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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1896
Page
2
Philadelphia report on March 30 cites John D. Hart denying reliable Bermuda sinking by a British cruiser. Hart Steamship lawyer suspects a mistake and fears Volusia may have been sunk by a Spanish cruiser with 25 to 30 aboard.
William Phillips Hall, head of Hall Signal Co and director of major firms, has organized a new evangelistic movement named The American League of the Grand Army of the Cross. Leaders will hold military titles, it mirrors the Salvation Army but will not adopt uniforms. The emblem is a small silver cross enamelled in red white and blue with A C initials.
Managua March 30 negotiations advance toward peace between Leonist rebels and President Zelaya. A peace commission led by Dr Prudencio Alfaro General Comans and Senor Ramirez will visit Paz to meet rebel leader Francisco Boca to discuss terms.
A letter recounts how Dr Miles Recreative Nervine restored sleep appetite and memory after months of nervousness irritability and fatigue. The writer reports weight gain from 160 to 176 pounds and a full recovery including steadier nerves and sharper memory.
Austin March 27 The Republican state convention opened for two days yet produced no action due to the credentials report delay. McKinley supporters claim a delegation spot, but most doubt this, as fusion with Reed men was rejected last week. Delegation will be instructed for Allison.
Harrisburg March 27 The Republican convention of the Nineteenth district met to elect delegates to the national convention in St Louis Resolutions urged support for Senator Quay for president and endorsed his candidacy for the party ticket
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS Mo March 27 The Sixth congressional district Republican convention met here and elected delegates to the St. Louis convention instructed for McKinley.
General Butler's career is sharply challenged as the Ways and Means Committee debates a bill to erect an equestrian statue. Colonel Thomas L. Livermore says Butler's exploits are dwarfed by other Massachusetts figures, while remonstrants include J Malcom Forbes General Francis A Walker John C Ropes Major Henry Higginson and Moorfield Storey.
Washington March 26 Mills defended a resolution for forcible occupation of Cuba to aid local self government. He denounced General Weyler as an atrocious scoundrel and villain and recalled Spain's bloody record. Morgan supported the Cuban resolutions as the day focused on the legislative appropriation bill.
The Missouri river spring rise begins in Omaha as the river climbs four feet at Decatur within 24 hours. The Nebraska and South Dakota Missouri valley sits under 15 inches of snow that is melting quickly. All Nebraska streams are running full.
Minneapolis flour output for last week totaled 216,330 barrels, up from 211,310 the prior week and 168,610 in 1895. Superior and Duluth combined yield reached 60,075 barrels, compared with 40,435 the week before and 39,380 last year. The flour market remained practically unchanged.
A Havana dispatch reports U S congressional recognition resolutions increasing rebel enlistment in ten days. Thousands join the insurgents as the rebels advance within about fifteen miles of Havana. Sugar planters halt grinding under General Weyler's orders and preparations stop again.
Madrid dispatch reports widespread anxiety over the Cuban resolutions conference in Washington. Press and military men criticize results of Spanish operations in Cuba while officials in Madrid, led by Dupuy de Lome, predict quick, favorable end to Spanish rule despite optimism abroad.
Maprio notes a majority of local papers express pessimism over the Cuban issue in Washington. They highlight three Senate members on the joint committee as showing ill will toward Spain. Papers urge preparedness for any contingency as belligerent rights vote remains undecided while the conflict continues.
Reports indicate a group believed to be the Bermuda expedition has landed between Guantanamo and Santiago de Cuba in the province of Santiago de Cuba.
Trouble flares between the English railroad and Puerto Cabello authorities as Valencia line rails must be removed from streets. The company refuses, faces contempt accusations, and the city vows to remove rails at the railroad’s cost. Caracas government signs contract with Yaracuy Navigation Co. to develop eastern Venezuela.
Rome reports the Italian Senate approved a 140000000 lire credit for planned Africa operations after the defeat at Adewa by a 109 to 6 vote. Debates noted Britain’s stance as evidence of a strengthened Anglo Italian alliance beyond treaties.
St Paul March 27 The schedules of assets and liabilities of P H Kelly who assigned recently to John F Meagher were filed in the clerk of courts office. Liabilities are estimated at 708837.84 with 534227.84 due to the P H Kelly Mercantile company. Total assets are 314208.29 with 255411.50 in real estate.
A dynamite cartridge thawing over a fire on Gorge road near Lewiston exploded. The Italian was killed, and Seymor E. Eddy of Lewiston suffered severe injuries including loss of eyes and multiple leg fractures.
Bombay dispatch reports a tremendous fire in Calcutta's native quarter causing numerous deaths. Local authorities work to assess the damage and identify victims as the blaze rages.
Federal and provincial commissioners held a two hour conference on Manitoba school difficulty and moved toward a compromise. They agreed to exclude stenographers and keep no record of proceedings except the final report. A second brief session followed as Manitoba negotiators prepared their draft proposals. A small protest occurred in Winnipeg against the remedial school bill.
A powerful storm swept Nebraska with hurricane force winds and heavy rain, causing traffic suspensions in Omaha and tearing small buildings from foundations. Denver reported a 62 mph wind, rail telegraph lines disrupted, as Minnesota and the Dakotas recorded general rainfall on Friday night.
In Ottawa the House of Commons debated a resolution by Finance Minister Foster protesting a British bill to permanently bar foreign cattle. Foster argued pleuropneumonia exists only abroad and not in Canada. Liberal Mulreck criticized the government for delays. Sir Charles Tupper defended its actions to protect Canadian interests.
Traveling men report strong public alarm as smallpox spreads across Indian Territory. Quarantines are in effect in towns along the Missouri Pacific railroad from Coffeyville to Fort Smith Arkansas.
William Verrill of Biwabik found guilty of first degree murder with mercy recommendation. He and Joseph Soular shot an old French man named De Mars on January 13 for robbery. Verdict suggests life imprisonment due to Verrill's youth.
In Jefferson on March 30 Judge Henderson and Senator Russell clashed as opposing counsel in the Odd Fellows' Home injunction case. Judge Elwood ruled that Jefferson location of the home formed a contract and was triable there.
In Sioux City on March 27 the court empaneled a 12 member jury for the case Phipps vs Phipps a divorce and minor custody action. The panel includes six men and six women with the court reserving verdict options and the right to accept or reject special findings. Separately in Chicago March 28 a decayed body was found in a trunk purchased at Wakem McLaughlin’s warehouse with the note G M Morgan 166 Jefferson Court Chicago on top, no other identifying clues.
Dennis F Murphy longtime U S senate reporter since 1868 and chief of the official reportorial corps since 1876 died in HiInGTon last night aged 62. He was among the best known stenographic reporters in the world.
A Chehalis Washington woman Mrs Martha Reed, after a fifteen year struggle with loss of blood and dropsy, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her health and independence. She offers affidavits and urges others to seek treatment. A second account from Mrs Frank Murray of Ogdensburg New York corroborates relief from chronic headaches after using the pills. The advertisement emphasizes blood health benefits and lists numerous conditions the pills purportedly aid.
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