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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1894
Page
5
Gov. Sheldon and O. S. Basford, chairman of the state central committee, passed through Rapid City yesterday morning en route to Sturgis. They plan to visit all principal Black Hills cities before returning to eastern state areas.
The Sioux City Journal notes that Democrats and Populists in South Dakota are publicly pursuing separate campaigns yet evidence suggests a behind the scenes deal. The Populists would gain control of the state, while Democrats would secure a senator.
The statement declares Prof. R. F. Kerr as the strongest and most able man on the ticket for superintendent of schools and asserts he will prove the nominating convention correct on election day.
The Iroquois creamery, under six months old, moved to second place in state production. For the month ending Sept 15, it received 150,070 pounds of milk, averaging 5,558 pounds daily. Milk payments to nearby farmers totaled $890, aiding cash flow. Frank Sly led individual milk deliveries with 5,789 pounds and $33 earned.
Huron items report Karl Swartz in the train dispatch office and the return of O P Helm from the south. Notices mention a portrait of public interest, estate administration in Patrick Flaherty’s case, and Asa Harris leaving Bicks drug for Arlington. Military movements outline cavalry and infantry relocations from Ft. Sully to Ft. Assinaboine, Ft. Meade, Leavenworth, and Niobrara with next month as the change period.
The Camp Fire is held under the auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic the Woman's Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans with representatives including Rev O B Clark Mrs Emer Cook and T A Nickell. Hon John M Davis Miss Zara Smith and James Walton will speak or recite as music by Mrs Munson enhances the event. Refreshments follow the exercises admission is 10 cents and all old soldiers are urged to attend.
In Bonilla township on Tuesday the vote was thirty four for installing two artesian wells and nine against. A republican league meeting Saturday night will feature W S Demaree on government ownership of telegraph lines and coal mines, S M West on post 1860 finances, and Wm B Sterling on government ownership of railroads. Bishop M Marty and Mgr Seratti visit, traveling to Standing Rock via Bismarck, hosted by the Dinneen and Mrs. John A Barke families.
Judge Gaynor of Brooklyn opened Suffolk county circuit court in Riverhead and faced questions about a possible gubernatorial nomination. He said he was not anxious about a nomination, preferred to finish his 14 year term on the supreme bench, and remained noncommittal when pressed on accepting the Democratic ticket.
London reports publish correspondence between Baroness Burdette-Coutts and the London Painters Trade Society secretary. The exchange centers on a complaint that Brookfield stables were painted by her stablemen rather than union painters. The baroness denounces union coercion as oppressive and contrary to personal liberty. Newspapers largely editorialize in her favor.
The Olympic Club schedules a major upcoming event in New Orleans with Fitzsimmons vs Creedon on the 26th. Fitzsimmons is undefeated in this country and has toppled rivals like Hall Maher Dempsey. Creedon has beaten Hall Costello and Alex Greg gains.
The article discusses chronic malaria as described by Dr. Hartman and the medical publication. It highlights symptoms such as chills, fever, dry skin, headaches, and nervous disturbances and notes quinine often fails. Peruna is promoted as a cure and a free malaria book is offered by The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus, Ohio.
In San Francisco General Antonio Ezeta and lawyers Rubens and De Quesada secretly left for Mexico after signaling a larger scheme. Reports say consolidation of Central America with Mexico and Ezeta's plan to raise an army to challenge rivals, possibly aiming at Salvador or a broader union, with ongoing telegraph chatter from Mexico and a prior visit by General Collocho to Mexico City.
Lieutenant Colonel Cienfengos, a young Central American refugee, spent a lonely day in Alameda county jail after Judge Morrow ordered his extradition to San Salvador on a charge of attempted murder. He voiced confidence he would win release when his case reaches the president and said he would kill himself rather than be extradited.
Minnesota Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor holds its plan at Winona October 19 to 21. A. W. Laird chairs the general committee. A chorus of 100 voices drills for the event in the new opera house. Expect large attendance and 500 guests. Railroads offer one and one third fare rates.
Reports from San Francisco state H A Wideman of Honolulu travels to the United States to pursue a $200,000 damage suit on behalf of ex Queen Liliuokalani. The aim is to hold the United States and the Boston warship’s actions accountable after the provisional government’s rise and the queen’s deposition. />}
Fire gutted St Marys College in Oakland causing about 100000 in damage with 80000 insured. The brick and stone building erected five years ago by the Christian brothers was found gutted. At discovery 122 students and 30 instructors were in residence. all escaped with papers and some property saved.
Walter Wellman and his American Arctic expedition leaders are due in New York by morning aboard the steamer Spree. Local press and national capital friends plan a welcome. Reported plans include future funding to resume the voyage next year and establish a stake at the North Pole.
In Bessemer Michigan on September 26 the Colby company announces plans to sink No 7 shaft below the dyke and to extend Nos 8 and 9 to the lake of ore. The project will create work for 300 to 400 workers in addition to the 250 already employed.
In Marshalltown Iowa on September 25 a six hour jury deliberation returned a not guilty verdict for Mrs Bennett in the Weise murder case. The acquittal follows weeks of contentious testimony and she and her husband left for their farm home amid the lengthy legal drama.
Data from the weather bureau in Str Pau cover 23 Octobers. Mean temperature 47 degrees. warmest October 57 in 1870. coldest 42 in 1887. Highest 87 on Oct 5, 1879. lowest 12 on Oct 25, 1887. First killing frost typically occurs around Oct 6.
George Walcot is jailed in Yankton South Dakota for passing counterfeit coin and is said to be one of four men producing and circulating counterfeit money in the area for several months.
Hebrew speaking shirtmakers in New York totaling nearly 3000 workers have struck, leaving about 200 shops deserted as labor action disrupts garment production on September 25.
T M Singer a justice of the peace in Lorimer Iowa was sentenced by Judge Towner to one year in the penitentiary for forgery.
Blakely Durant known as Old Shady died in Grand Forks North Dakota on September 21. He was a faithful servant of General Sherman and is noted in the Memoirs of the War. Durant once met Sherman when the general visited Grand Forks and he attended Sherman’s funeral.
Dan Stevenson of near Clearfield and his wife and three children were struck by a runaway team near Cresston Iowa. Two children were killed instantly and Stevenson died hours later. The wife survived with only serious injuries.
Charles F. Gloystein a Mica Washington farmer who disappeared July 31 was found by Spokane County sheriff at Grants Oregon working with a thresher outfit. The missing man had sparked a sensational murder rumor and left his wife destitute.
The grand jury has indicted 12 of the alleged leaders in the July 16 massacre in Birmingham. Deputy Sheriff B. W. Pierce and several Black miners were killed by strikers.
Birmingham authorities order removal of all racing and betting news from newspapers in libraries. White slips of paper are pasted over such items as papers are filed to conceal coverage.
Toman Wis Sept 25 fire late last night wiped out 10 stores on the west side of Main street. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars and partly insured.
Nashville September 26 Governor Peter Turney declines Minnesota's requisition for J R McMaurrin accused by a St Paul firm of embezzlement. He says a thorough investigation shows the charge to be groundless.
Default on interest and taxes on the Fox mortgage dated September 9 1885 to be foreclosed. Mortgagee Pelagia Stahaski estate names John H. Miller as administrator. sale set for November day at 10 o clock at the front door of the Court House Huron Beadle County Dakota. Joan L. Prix attorney for mortgagee. First pub Sept 20 last Nov 1.
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