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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1899
Page
8
American forces push toward Manila capturing another town in their advance on the Filipino capital. Reports say insurgents destroyed important city of Bulacan before retreating, signaling continued heavy fighting and strategic setbacks for Filipino forces.
A Manila dispatch to The Journal reports Bocave captured and General MacArthur's division eight miles from Malolos. The railroad bridge remains uninjured as forces advance toward the town in the continuing campaign around the capital.
A Manila dispatch reports the insurgent capital has moved from Malolos to San Fernando. General MacArthur's forces camped at night with the Third artillery across the Marylao bridge and the Nebraska regiment on the right. At 5:30 insurgents appeared, deployed a mile long skirmish line, and advanced to drive the bridge artillery. Kansas volunteers crossed the bridge in support, with two men killed and several wounded.
Washington March 31 The president conferred with advisers and callers on the Philippines situation praising General Otis and his generals for good progress while regretting loss of life. Meiklejohn and Corbin joined the discussion as news of Otis’s dispatch reached the War Department. Officials believed Otis had ample force and that arriving regulars would reduce the need for volunteers in Manila.
General Otis reports from Manila that MacArthur's advance reached the outskirts yesterday and by late afternoon bridges and rail lines were repaired to push supplies forward. The march resumed this morning toward Bocave with a goal seven miles from Malolos. Enemy rail and telegraph lines are destroyed but resistance is lighter. towns ahead are burning and troops remain in good spirits.
London papers publish approximate lists of the Stella survivors and victims. The wreck occurred on the Casquet rocks near Alderney last Thursday, with about 80 reported dead among the passengers and crew.
In Ishpeming Michigan on April 4 serious trouble looms as several hundred leading union workers gathered to pressure non unionists to join the union. The mining companies will protect non union men who wish to continue working.
The well known remedy Syrup or Fies from the California Fig Syrup Co offers a pleasant laxative derived from senna and aromatic plants. It claims to cleanse the system, dispel colds headaches and fevers, and aid habitual constipation without weakening or irritating the bowels. To avoid imitations, use the full company name on the package. Sold by druggists for 50 cents per bottle.
A U S military court revisiting General Miles beef contracts heard testimony from former Commissary General Eagan, Rear Admiral Stewart, Paymaster Colby, Major Black, and Captain Pomeroy. Eagan said Armour & Co bid to supply beef but he did not consider it, and he claimed forgetfulness about a 24 hour clause amid war-time duties. Major Black recounted a refrigerator beef remark attributed to Eagan.
An anti Hanna faction leader loses his bid for re election as Cleveland mayor while the remainder of the Republican ticket secures victory by substantial pluralities.
In Cleveland on April 5 John H. Farley a Democrat was elected mayor over incumbent Robert E. McKisson by about 3500 votes. The Republican slate for city treasurer police judge police prosecutor justice and four at large school council members won large pluralities and will dominate the city council. McKisson loss traced to Republicans defecting over his tie to Hanna and party actions last winter.
A Chinese capture report names Captain Henry Francis May, Hong Kong police superintendent, as two Welsh fusilier companies sail from Hong Kong to Canton. A torpedo boat destroyer with 200 men also moves toward Canton while placards in the Kowloon hinterland incite against British officials. Hong Kong officials return amid threats.
Ohio voters held municipal and township elections with local issues driving results. Cleveland backed the Democratic ticket, Columbus elected a Republican mayor for the first time in 12 years, and Cincinnati stayed Republican with a 7,000 plurality. Toledo faced factional tensions, Dayton saw Democratic gains, and various Northeastern towns like Youngstown and Warren showed Republican advances. Canton elected James Robertson (Rep) mayor by 13 in a shift from Democratic rule.
The American line steamer Paris reached Havana at 8 a m carrying the party of Americans touring the West Innes, after departing Santiago de Cuba.
Detroit and several large cities show strong Democratic gains while rural districts remain solidly Republican. Circuit judges were elected in 36 districts with about two thirds of new judges Republicans. Judge Claudius B. Grant is re elected as supreme court justice by at least 20 000 votes.
A correspondent reports Macedonia is ripe for revolt with 100000 armed men ready to act. Turkish troops pour into disturbed districts while trains are guarded and garrison towns swell with soldiers. The mood is siege like and trade stalls as Bulgaria is blamed and Russian influence looms large.
The Daily Mail's Gothenberg correspondent reports Norway is preparing for war with the aim of attacking Sweden. Sweden's defenses are weak, its infantry poorly armed, and if the Norwegian fleet attacks Gothenberg the city would likely fall.
The Record reports a new merchant bar iron combine near completion. Total capitalization will reach 55 million dollars with 25 million in 7 percent cumulative preferred stock and 80 million in common stock.
A Rome dispatch to The Daily Telegraph reports the pope suffered a fainting fit of grave urgency. Cardinal Rampolla, papal secretary of state, is said to be concealing the condition to keep powers from acting before the next conclave.
The department of agriculture issued a formal advertisement inviting proposals to furnish field, flower and vegetable seeds to the government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1900. All bids must be filed no later than April 20.
Havana reports say Governor General Brooke is urged to address incommunicado imprisonment used by Cuban authorities. American doctor C C Jolliffe was arrested for practicing medicine without a license and held for two days without contact. Arrests of witnesses and lack of jury trials are alleged to persist under the new regime, mirroring Spanish practices.
CIENFUEGOS April 3 General Alger sailed on the United States transport Ingalls for Santiago during the morning. Colonel Hecker has started for Havana en route for New York.
Washington reports the March treasury statement will show strong receipts and lower expenditures. Customs yield about 21 million, internal revenue over 22 million, miscellaneous over 13.4 million, totaling above 57 million. Disbursements reach 42.996 million, leaving a 14.002 million surplus after Central Pacific payment excluded.
Indignation marks both American and Porto Rican circles after rumors claim the island’s people are ripe for insurrection. Officials note no organized effort or arms exist since the U S occupation and express annoyance at reports seen as unfounded.
General Otis lists additional casualties from the past four days. Northwestern volunteers wounded include Major F. J. Adams and Private Edward Morrisey of First Montana. Private George Benson and others from First SoutH Dakkota. Privates Jack Hamilton and Robert Geib of Thirteenth Minnesota. Private Harry W. Donovan of First Norra Dakota. and several named others such as Arno Hughes Fred Barber Meyers Allison Byron Hastings Loren cen.
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