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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
6
General Frederick Funston's plan succeeds with Aguinaldo seized in Isabella. Aguinaldo and the U S gunboat Vicksburg arrive in Manila as officials weigh his fate from death penalty to amnesty under presidential guidance.
Washington dispatch notes General Funston should receive a brigadier general rank for the capture of Aguinaldo. The report credits Funston's expedition, with Wheaton's supervision, and predicts rapid end to hostilities in the Philippines. Otis and Taft commission officials signal waning Aguinaldo influence and potential surrender addresses.
Boston March 29 Senor Sixto Lopez ex secretary to Aguinaldo questioned the AP claim of Aguinaldo's capture. He doubted the report but said even if true others would lead and Filipinos would continue the defense. He declined to speak in detail and would prepare a press statement in days.
Lord Kitchener reports from Pretoria that General Babington’s action left two dead and seven wounded while Boer losses reach at least 22 dead and 30 wounded. Pursuit followed rapid Boer retreat from Kaffis Kraal to Leeuwfontein as Greys, New Zealanders and Bushmen pressed the flank drive and routed the convoy before exhaustion halted the chase.
Cape Town reports twelve new bubonic plague cases on March 29 with eight Europeans and four colored victims. Two colored victims died. Malays challenge authorities while priests aid sanitation efforts. stricter precautions may be needed for the irreconcilable.
Coroner's jury finds Abrams Deemus to await grand jury action over the Deremus laun boiler blast at 468 West Madison Street. Eight people died in the March 1 explosion. Deremus was arrested on a mittimus and taken to the jail building to post bail.
Chicago report notes that Major General Finel S Otis, formerly in command, is linked to a capture whose significance is questioned by observers. The dispatch suggests doubts about the victory's impact on the broader military effort.
Emulsion of cod liver oil touted as vital for appetite restoration, health, and strength. Claims to ease burden of food and improve digestion, with broad appeal to men women and children.
A testimonial from Mrs. James Kell of Washington D C describes severe sciatic rheumatism and failed medical treatment before using S S S Swift's Specific. She credits the remedy with removing pain restoring appetite and eliminating the need for crutches. The ad argues blood purification via the tonic cures the aches by eliminating acid poison.
A passenger train collided with a freight train at Little Rapids five miles south of De Pere due to an open switch. One person was killed Engineer Jones and eight were injured as the units were wrecked and passengers were transported to St Vincent’s hospital in Green Bay. Separately Director Merriam reports three more arrests in St Marys county Md over census frauds.
Ogdensburgh firm Spalding St Lawrence Boat Co reports a cable from George L. Watson ordering hollow spruce spars for Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II. Dead number fifteen.
Birmingham March 28 under police coordination order followed the deadly storm that hit the city. A revised death toll lists 15 dead in Birmingham and area. Thirty five injured with more minor injuries reported as details unfold. Sarah Brown a Black woman died in the event.
London reports that Lord Lansdowne announced no immediate British military operations in China. Russia seeks a modus vivendi with China to prevent frontier disturbances, denying any territory or protectorate aims in Manchuria.
Yokohama March 30 an official statement says Britain informed Japan Manchuria is included in the Anglo German agreement on China. The Tokyo Ji Ji Shimpo notes Japan will resist interference in Korea and will act to protect its material interests if needed.
From Tien Tsin Colonel McDonald asked the Russians to remove their flags from the British portion of the disputed territory after a mutual evacuation. The Russians declined. It is understood the question of an arbitrator to the title to the concession has not yet been settled.
Kentucky Court of Appeals grants new trials for Caleb Powers and James Howard in the William Goebel assassination. Powers objected as ex secretary of state serving life. Howard to be hanged as alleged accessory and principal. Decision splits along political lines with Republican and Democratic judges issuing opinions. Indictments deemed sufficient and pardons voided for Powers by ex Governor Taylor.
Washington reports that on May 5 the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York will arrive in Melbourne for the opening of Australia’s first federal Parliament on May 1. If any United States ships are nearby they would be welcomed and given due attention by officials.
In a Chicago Auditorium address before about 3000 supporters John P. Altgeld Democratic ex governor denounced Mayor Carter Harrison's administration and urged Independent Democrats to back Judge Elbridge Hancey and the Republican ticket in next week's city election.
The attempt to unite Connellsville and Fayette coke producers failed due to the United States Steel Corp acquisition. Producers chose to wait and see how the steel combine would shape future conditions before agreeing on a coke price pool.
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