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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
2
Brussels reports a spreading socialist led agitation with a feared mutiny as police and loyal troops brace for an acute stage. The Liberal socialist split strengthens the government while a dynamite threat closes La Louviere Faience works and Borinage coal mines prepare for a general strike.
A Brussels dispatch reports troops and gendarmes clearing streets with bayonets as mutiny fears rise. Militias display anti-government colors and sing revolutionary tunes while hundreds are wounded. Regulars stay in barracks as disturbances ripple nationwide. Ball cartridges issued to the troops.
Forces patrol Brussels streets while thousands of workers strike. Centers of agitation bristle with bayonets and cavalry squads move continually. Reports speak of clashes between striking workers and troops in the city.
In Brussels on April 11 police and mounted gendarmes with drawn sabres dispersed riotous mobs after exchanges of gunfire. A policeman was shot and beaten. a cafe attic refuge was set ablaze as socialists sacked the place. Rioters clashed at the Northern station and were dispersed as civic guards moved in and authorities restricted gatherings.
April 11 reports indicate Switzerland breaks off relations with Italy over an anarchist article insulting King Humbert's memory. Geneva and Rome recall envoys as protests escalate. Italy refuses to prosecute without a formal complaint. Brussels reports riot suppression and broader unrest across Belgium with police, gendarmes, and cavalry deployed.
Chicago reports that Colombian insurgents seized an American steam launch near Bocas del Toro north of Colon. One American crewman was killed and thrown overboard. A United States cruiser was sent to recover the launch. The Taunton of United Fruit arrived with the news. insurgents had planned to seize launches and move troops to the plantation.
In Detroit on April 14 Professor J M Miller, a music teacher, confessed to murdering Miss Carrie N Jennett with a hatchet. Judge Murphy appointed three alienists who found him sane. Miller pleaded guilty, was judged sane, and sent to the penitentiary.
Dayton Tenn April 11 The Nelson mine where a deadly explosion occurred is burning. Miners rest while Dayton Coal and Iron Co prepares to respond to resolutions detailing requested changes in mining methods.
Sioux City Iowa April 11 Louis Mass an insurance solicitor was killed in a quarrel that occurred in a sa No arrests have been made as yet and police are investigating the incident as a possible homicide in the city.
Alberto Santos-Dumont, airship builder and navigator, arrived in New York aboard the Deutschland to discuss plans for an aerial navigation exhibit with St. Louis exposition managers. He will stay about three weeks and may return in July or August for a race or exhibition if England coronation duties allow.
Washington April 11 Officers and soldiers in Cuba have been notified that upon withdrawal they may bring their household goods and personal effects to the United States without duties. Merchandise or other dutiable articles are not included.
Washington April 12 Secretary Cortelyou forwards a letter from the president stating that after considering charges against Powderly Fitthie and McSweeney a full change is needed for good of the service. Powderly resigns Fitchie’s term ends Williams to succeed McSweeney asked to resign McMurray to replace McSweeney in weeks ahead.
General Wade Hampton died at 9 am in Columbia, S C, aged 83. The death followed a general breakdown after a recent illness and a revival that allowed him to drive a week ago. His children were summoned to his bedside as his condition worsened.
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