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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
2
Washington April 5 War department officials welcomed General Otis dispatches describing continued American advances in the Philippines. Deser tions of Aguinaldo s followers increase as Amer ican pressure drives insurgents from Panay Cebu Negros and nearby islands. The report notes natives discouraged by repeated defeats and emphasizes thorough patrolling and strategic gains north of Manila.
Natives along American lines continue to return to their homes in Manila as promises of improved treatment are believed fulfilled. The U S Philippine commission arrives with Colonel Charles Denby to discuss the situation and hopes for a peace conclusion. Brigadier General Harrison Gray Otis sails home aboard the Sherman and says insurrection appears defeated while General Wheaton assumes command. The Third and Twenty second regiments join Wheaton’s brigade and head back to Manila.
Washington April 5 General Otis reports present indications insurgent government is in perilous condition its army defeated discouraged and scattered insurgents returning to their homes between here and Malolos seeking protection from Americans Visayan islands news improving daily
General Merritt said the Manila news is satisfactory and Aguinaldo would be treated as a prisoner if captured. He foresaw no prolonged fighting as Filipinos are not prepared for it, contrasting with the Northwest Indian experience. Municipal Ownership Wins at Totepo with S. M. Jones elected by a large plurality.
Coumens Ohio April 5 The election result shows Swartz Republican defeating Black Democrat for mayor by about 1800 votes. Swartz becomes the first Republican mayor elected since 1887 in the town.
The Cuban assembly voted 21 to 1 to disband the army and dissolve the insurgent forces. Muster rolls will be given to General Brooke, with copies prepared for governor general. Salvator Cisneros alone opposed the measure, deeming it unconstitutional.
Washington April 6 The Cuban assembly voted 21 to 1 to dissolve and disband its army. Officials here express relief and expect quicker reconstruction work and easier reforms on the island. The vote shows a quorum shortfall from the 48 originally, yet the effect is tempered by many members leaving the assembly.
The Belgica with the Degar liche Antarctic expedition aboard reached Punta Arenas, Patagon ia after two months icebound. A cable from Montevideo dated April 4 reports the voyage a complete success with new land in the Weddell Sea, open water to the far south, active volcanoes seen, and no deaths by disease.
Revised estimates from incomplete county returns place Judge Grant with a plurality near 25,000 for supreme court justice. He trails slightly behind the Republican candidates for university regents.
The 20 round bout between Dan Creedon of Australia and Tommy West of New York was declared a draw by the referee. West earned an even break while Creedon appeared deserving of the verdict. Both boxers fought a fast and determined contest.
About 100 machinists quit work at the Rock Island arsenal in Davenport Iowa after demanding higher wages. Commandant Blunt said only the chief of ordnance could modify the pay scale, leaving the issue unresolved for the moment.
Acting Secretary Allen received a letter from Neptune company manager stating it is not possible to raise and repair the vessels of Cervera's fleet sunk near Santiago, despite efforts by the Swedish wrecking corporation.
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