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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1894
Page
2
Primary Election in Kentucky Hots Up Over Breckenridge Owens Race
Lexington reports a bitter Democratic primary for Congress pitting W C P Breckenridge of Lexington against W C Owens of Georgetown and Evan Settle of Owenton. Returns delayed by long balloting and horse travel. Breckenridge backed by powerful interests while Owens, a Scott County native, has a long political past including five terms in the state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky
Congress
W. C. P. Breckenridge
W. C. Owens
Georgetown
Evan Settle
Owentown
Washington
Breckinridge
Lindsay
Frankfort
Blackburn
Versailles
Breckenridge
Ashland
Scott County
Blue Grass
Columbia College Law School
Chicago
Joseph C.S. Blackburn
Quiet Election Proceeding in Cincinnati District
A Times Star report from Frankfort at 10 a m notes the election moving smoothly. Breckinridge supporters avoid pledging due to Judge Cantrill's injunction, aiming to curb prior unrest. Women hold prayer meetings and mobilize as factors against Colonel Breckinridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckinridge
Pollard
Cincinnati
Times Star
Frankfort
District Committee
McLean Nominated by Seventh District Democrats
McLean mayor of this city was chosen for Congress by the Seventh district Democrats in a convention here. The platform declares against fusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Congress
Fercus Fawhs
Minn
Fair Loses a Million Over Wheat Bet
San Francisco on September 17 reports a massive wheat bet by L. F. McGaughlin for unnamed speculators. McGaughlin accumulated 175000 to 200000 tons at 1.20 per cental but current prices leave him far short of recouping costs. Ex Senator James G Fair is cited as the only coast financier with enough funds to back the deal, with a potential loss near one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
L. F. McGaughlin
James G. Fair
McGlaughlin
Texas Editors Die in Triple Street Duel at Galesville
In Galesville Texas editors J D Goodman of The Peoples Voice and B G Armstrong of The Star meet in front of Goodmans office and exchange fire. Goodman dies instantly from a heart wound Armstrong dies from bowels wounds. Bystander J C Beeman is fatally struck in the neck by a stray bullet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Galesville
Cotton Belt
Here
J. D. Goodman
People’s Voice
B. G. Armstrong
The
Star
Ed Cash
Goodman
Arnestrong
J. C. Beeman
Former G A R official accused of funds misappropriation
Mrs Anna E Grubb of Camden New Jersey former national treasurer of the Ladies of the G A R is charged with misappropriating funds to the tune of 500 dollars. The convention proceedings were secret and a high ranking member says suit has been brought against her bondsmen to recover the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Anna E. Grubb
Camden
N. J
Ladies of the
Harvard President retracts criticism of Wisconsin professor
Professor R T Ely of Wisconsin University receives a letter from Harvard President Albert Bushnell Hart apologizing for caustic remarks about Oliver E Wells. Hart says his sympathy with Wells and censure of Ely were unjustifiable and he withdraws them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
R. T. Ely
Wisconsin University
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard University
Oliver E. Wells
Ely
Wells
Spinners and Weavers Vote to Strike in Faw River
In Faw River Massachusetts on September 17 crowds filled meetings of the Spinners and Weavers associations. Forty thousand textile workers are effectively on strike as the spinners approve a strike and the committee urges wage concessions with a 5 to 4 dollar weekly rate, then 3 dollars after the second week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faw River
Mass
Carrolton Hall
Battle in Faywood ends with stabbing in Kentucky
A Versailles dispatch reports that in the Faywood neighborhood near Lovettsville a clash between Breckinridge and Owens men left G. W. Gillesvie stabbed twice with a dirk knife just above the heart and in the back, dangerously wounding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovultsville
Times
Versailles
Faywood
Here
Breckinridge
Owens
G. W. Gillesvie
Threshing Yields Surpass Expectations Near Jackson
Threshing near Jackson Minnesota is nearly finished with crop yields higher than anticipated. A field east of town yielded 26 bushels per acre of wheat and oats on the same farm produced 70 bushels per acre by weight. M. H. Smith sold oats and barley from 73 acres for 827.37 dollars, about 11.33 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Minn
M. H. Smith
Beech Fork shooting claims deputy and farmer in Kentucky
A Middlesboro dispatch reports deputy sheriff George Wilson of Leslie county was fatally shot in a Beech Fork clash with William North, a Bell county farmer. North was lightly wounded after both sides fired six shots over a tax settlement dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
the Times
Middlesboro
Beech Fork
George Wilson
Leslie County
William North
Bell County
Wilson
North
No Damage Suits in Johnstown Flood Case Abandoned
After the flood, Johnstown businessmen raised 1500 to pursue damage suits against the South Fork Fishing Club. A 1000 fee paid to lawyers yielded an unfavorable opinion, and at a final meeting the plan was dropped. The remaining funds were donated to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
South Fork
Plates for Mississippi warrants arrive for bank note case
United States District Attorney Klopton received in the afternoon the plates used to print the Mississippi state warrants. They will be introduced as evidence against the St. Louis Bank Note company officials who face trial in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States
Klopton
Mississippi
St. Louis Bank Note Company
Oil Tank Explodes Injuring Passengers in Wisconsin
Three Omaha road oil cars caught fire near Roberts station Hodson Wisconsin. A tank exploded sending oil and debris high into the air. Seven spectators were badly burned and doctors from the area attended them. Injured passengers were transported to St Paul with multiple injuries including hands faces and heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodson
Wis
Omaha Road
Roberts Station
St. Paul
Fredericks
William Conway
Ellsworth
M. R. Dickey
Cleveland
L. Rhodeger
Menominee
Levi W. Myers
Victoria
B. C
Wapelo
John Hoagland
Hudson
Olaf Oakwald
Improvements at Stanford Under Mrs Stanford Plan
President Jordan outlines Stanford University enhancements funded by the late Senator Stanford estate. About 3 million dollars will go to the university, Mrs. Stanford controlling the remainder during life and bequeathing it later. The project includes a 150000 dollar library, a museum and lab building, a memorial chapel, a 25000 dollar girls dormitory, and a 50000 dollar chemical building, aiming to triple facilities to house 2500 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jordan
Stanford University
Stanford
Frightful Runaway at Irondale Funeral Party
A funeral cortege near Irondale Ohio experienced a severe runaway wrecking four horse teams. Fifteen people were injured including Miss Anna Burnside and her sister with facial and chest injuries, William Householder with multiple leg injuries, Alex McHane with internal injuries, and Eli Cope with serious facial wounds. Several others suffered serious but non fatal harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Burnside
William Householder
Alex McHane
Eli Cope
Forest fires out as rains reach Minnesota Wisconsin
Rain finally douses fires across Shell Lake Barnum and Hayward areas. Sept. 17 reports describe first soaking rain since June with relief and renewed safety for residents in forested regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Lake
Wis
Barnum
Minn
Hayward
Government revenues dip sharply in early September
U S government receipts show a sharp fall in the first fourteen days of September. Customs income totaled 9 two seven million dollars while internal revenues reached 2 two nine two million, versus last half of August totals of 6 seven three million and 20 six three million respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fire at Hodges Apartments Raises Panic on Twenty Second Street
A basement fire in the Hodges apartment building at Twenty second street and Indiana avenue caused panic as residents, including women and children, clung to window sills and fire escapes. Several jumped to safety with minor injuries. the blaze was controlled with slight damages reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Indiana Avenue
Burglars Loot Hamre & Scanlan Store in Preston
Preston Minnesota September 17 burglars broke into Hamre and Scanlan’s store. They entered through a back door hole cut with a knife. The burglars left clothing undergarments and shoes piled as if selecting a new outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Minn
Hamre & Scanlan’s
Tragedy in Kenton: Husband Fatally Stabs Wife then Drowns
In Kenton Ohio on September 17 Fred Miller a 70 year old German immigrant fatally stabbed his wife four times and hacked at her head with a hatchet before leaping into a 30 foot well and dying. Both were respected German pioneers in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Fred Miller
Fire Hits Scranton Business District in 300000 Damages
Fire in Scranton Pennsylvania caused about 300000 in damage to the business district. The Matthews Norton Cross and Foster blocks were completely destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Norton & Cross
Foster
Japanese Force Beats Chinese at Sing Chuen
A Seoul dispatch dated Sept 10 reports Japanese forces moving from Gensan routed Chinese at Sing Chuen with heavy losses on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sondon
Seoul
Korea
Gensan
Sing Chuen
Boy Dies After 40 Foot Fall At Wisconsin Farm
Theodore Larson fourteen year old boy fell forty feet while oiling a windmill on a Wisconsin farm near BaLochy on September seventeenth. He died from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BaLochy
Wis
Theodore Larson
Here
Peary Expedition Reported Entering St Johns Harbor
A dispatch from St Johns Newfoundland reports the Peary expedition entering the harbor at 1 30 p m. Hallifax Nova Scotia dated Sept 17 notes the vessels sighted near the harbor entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallifax
St. Johns
N. F
Treasury Gold Reserve Rises on Strong Bank and Bullion Flows
Washington reports a growing treasury gold reserve totaling 56,945,524 as the overall net cash reaches 127,162,441. The reserve has climbed since August with bank gold surrender and small-note exchanges totaling 216,000 last week. Gold purchases in Helena, Denver, and Charlotte also add to the reserve as Montana and Colorado output boosts supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Department
Helena
Denver
Charlotte
N. C
Colorado
Montana
Chicago Dispatch on Relief for Wisconsin and Minnesota Fires
City Controller Ackermann orders telegraphic dispatch of all relief funds to Milwaukee for Wisconsin sufferers and to St Paul for Minnesota. Receipts reach 1163 dollars with substantial clothing and shoes gathered. One-third of relief to Wisconsin committee and two-thirds to Minnesota, due to greater need in Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Ackermann
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Minnesota
Chicago Board Replaces Penmanship With Vertical System
The Chicago board of education voted to abandon the old slanting penmanship in favor of a vertical system. It also introduces bath tubs in school basements at Jones and Washburn schools to scrub pupils. Truant officers report many children in poor condition and some parents lack cleanliness awareness. Mrs. J. M. Flower, former board member, originated the tub plan and seeks a state university trusteeship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Chicago Board of Education
Chicago
Jones’ School
Harrison Street
Plymouth Place
Washburn
Fourteenth Street
Desplaines
J. M. Flower
Board of Education
The
State University
Judge Jenkins Linked to Plankinton Bank Failures
Milwaukee reports sensational bank records show federal Judge James G. Jenkins actively aided by President F T Day in the Plankinton Bank affairs. Directors knew of insolvency before the May 1893 failure, with Jenkins approving an overdraft of 5000 dollars and a 15000 dollar three month certificate on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Plankinton Bank
James G. Jenkins
Federal Bench
la Follette
F. T. Day
Jenkins
Lappen
Browning Leaves for Northwest Indian Reservation Tour
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Browning began a several week vacation visiting Indian reservations in Minnesota and the Dakotas, traveling from Hins inether on September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasn Hinetron
Browning
Northwest
Minnesota
Dakotas
Bank Cashier William Pancoast Linked to Medina Embezzlement
A Minneapolis arrest for embezzlement ties Myron R. Kent to the murder of his wife and to May 1874 theft of $30,000 from the First National Bank of Medina, Ohio where he served as cashier. His parents in Medina County have long hoped for his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Myron R. Kent
Minneapolis
William Paneoast
First National Bank of
Medina
Pancoast
Medina County
Investigation Reveals Secret Raid Contacts in State
Fargo reports that Walsh county commissioners probe shows Attorney General Standish contracted with a Minneapolis detective agency to raid counties. About 20 illegal drink establishments and 40 Cass county operators were affected. The Secret Enforcement league funded the detective bureau, with saloonkeeper groups in nearby Minnesota cities contributing. It remains unclear who ordered the most recent sweep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
Walsh County Board of Commissioners
Standish
Minneapolis
Cass County
Detective Bureau
Secret Enforcement League
Minnesota
Railroads to Appeal Minnesota Rail Commission Ruling
Great Northern and Northern Pacific reject Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission decisions and plan to appeal. They expect court action possibly reaching the U S Supreme Court. interstate commerce not directly affected, so IC C involvement unlikely. Great Northern likely first to file appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pau
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
State Railroad and Warehouse Commission of
Minnesota
Supreme Court of the United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ivan Must Hang verdict in Hastings murder case
The jury in Hastings Minnesota found John Ivan guilty of first degree murder in the July 10 death of Policeman Albert Jacobson. They deliberated about four and a half hours before returning the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings, Minn
John Ivan
Albert Jacobson
Shooting near Gregory County ends in injury for Ed Harrison
Word arrives of a shooting in Gregory county. Ed Harrison’s wife, visiting locally, and sister Miss Nellie Shriber, kept house for him. Harrison allegedly tried to force the woman to submit. she barricaded herself in another room and warned she would shoot. He was shot in the neck and fell, with recovery not expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KimpBall
Gregory County
Ed Harrison
Nellie Shriber
Harrison
Prohibition Party Withdraws Candidates in State Ticket Change
Farno Sept 17 executive committee withdraws Terger Hov for secretary of state and E D Allen for insurance commissioner from the state ticket. Dahl and Fancher, Republican picks, are substituted. L B Ellis congressional nominee asked to withdraw for the good of the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farno
N. D
Prohibition Party
Terger Hov
E. D. Allen
Dahl
Fancher
Ellis
Lena Mattson Found Guilty of Murder in Fourth Degree
In Buiack River Fas Wisconsin on September 17 the jury convicted Lena Mattson of murder in the fourth degree. The same woman previously faced an infanticide charge three years ago resulting in a not guilty verdict. Earlier last spring she was arrested on suspicion of murdering another infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buiack River Fas
Wis
Lena Mattson
Preacher’s Mental Break During Cascade Races
Rev. F. A. Miller pastor of the Farley Methodist church drove to Cascade to watch the races. He became so excited his mind gave way and he is now at the home of Richard Baker. He is noted for a fancy for fast horses and owns several.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulvete
F. A. Miller
Farley
Cascade
Richard Baker
Levis Nominated by Democrats in Seventh District
George W. Levis of Black River Falls has been nominated for congress in the Seventh district by the Democratic Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
George W. Levis
Black River Falls
Iron and Steel Output Presses Ahead of Demand
The Iron Trade Review notes in Cleveland that iron and steel production has run ahead of current demand over the past ten days. New orders since tariff passage have not grown enough to signal a strong revival, and mills likely operated at about three quarters of early 1893 average, with capacity built for prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Iron Trade Review
Lee Comments on German K of P Lodge Secession
Charles A. Lee supreme representative of the K of P says the German lodge in Indianapolis should conform to American practices or leave. He notes 500000 members with 13000 German members and predicts 26000 new members would join if the German lodges exit. Lee denies any rift with the former supreme chancellor and says the new chancellor is in accord with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles A. Lee
K. of P
Indianapolis
America
Mr. Lee
Lee
Pennoyer Wants The Money In Escheated Bank Deposits Suit
Portland banks served with information and interrogatories by District Attorney Hume for the State of Oregon. Governor Pennoyer directs the action claiming seven years of divers deposits from decedents who died intestate, with escheated funds held by banks to be recovered through lawsuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland
Stearns
Hume
Pennoyer
Mora and Milaca Threatened By Fire Again
Passengers on a freight train from Mora reported both Mora and Milaca were under threat from wildfires as a strong wind rekindled forest flames. The Great Northern dispatched a train and crew to Milaca to assist, but the wind subsided and danger eased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Cloup
Mora
Milaca
Great Northern
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen backs Hanrahan in strike
Harrisburg reports the convention unanimously adopts resolutions supporting Vice Grand Master Hanrahan over the A R U strike actions in June and July. Members who joined the sympathy strike are advised not to work with non union men as talks occur in state delegations and likely re election of grand lodge officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Hanrahan
Grand Lodge
Chicago Great Western reelects officers and names GM
At the annual directors meeting in Curiaco on September 17, officers were reelected for the next year. A. B. Stickney remains president, A. Kalman and C. W. Benson as vice presidents, W. D. Bond treasurer, R. C. Wright secretary, M. C. Healion auditor. A. C. Stickney becomes permanent general manager after acting in that role since John M. Egan’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Chicago Great Western
A. B. Stickney
A. Kalman
C. W. Benson
W. D. Bond
R. C. Wright
M. C. Healion
C. Stickney
John M. Egan
Census Work About Completed
The eleventh census work is nearly finished with population and vital statistics main tasks done. Only the occupations portion of population data remains to be completed. Vital statistics rely on population figures and have been delayed by the population division’s workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Money For Yankton Sioux
Congress failed to fund a disbursing officer for Yankton Sioux in South Dakota. The interior secretary must designate a special agent to handle about 100000 dollars in distribution while 560000 dollars will be held in trust for the tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
South Dakota
Secretary of the Interior
Department
City Garment Workers Favor General Strike
Boston delegates from every shop report in favor of a general strike, with 4500 workers at stake. The main grievance centers on the piece and task system, which members call unfair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
District Council of
United Garment Workers
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Settle
Owenton
FAIR
Texas
Northwestern Railroad
Irondale
Chicago Relief Fund
Judge Jenkins
MR. Kent
Mandan, N. D
Ohio
William Pan
Bank of Medina
Fargo Blind Piggers
Ivan
Jacobsen
Hov and Allen
Levis
Mora and
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