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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
8
A fragment notes July Fourth patterns with statistics suggesting higher losses on Independence Day. It argues the national outlook is diminished as the holiday leaves a larger share of the population depleted or in decline.
General Joe Wheeler says his name as a vice presidential candidate is a flattering, not serious notion. He states his greatest ambition is already achieved by witnessing Confederate veterans serve under the Stars and Stripes and the South’s renewed prosperity through strengthened national unity and trade.
Republicans in the house held a full caucus and decided to concur in all senate amendments and send the Porto Rican bill direct to the president. Some dissenters objected to provisions on upper house appointment and franchise power, but overall support was overwhelming. The timing depends on summoning absentees and no debate limit has been set.
April 9 report states Admiral Dewey met for two hours with three men from New York, said to be connected to Tammany Hall, with no details given about the discussion. A Philadelphia-bound Herald dispatch notes Van Wyck and two other New York Democrats also met Dewey regarding his possible presidential acceptance.
The house did not finish the Hawaii territorial government bill and will continue under the 5 minute rule. Amendments approved include nullifying labor contracts in the islands extending alien contract labor laws prohibit liquor sales limit corporate land holdings to 1000 acres and shifting appointing powers from governor to president per senate provision.
Ex Governor Bray announces that Taylor and Marshall will seek a writ of error to the United States Supreme Court. Republican counsel Bradley and Yost in conference say no intent to delay and the contest may end soon. Breckinridge and other Republicans plan to join Taylor in court actions.
Chicago committee may drop plans to invite Admiral Dewey to attend a May 1 visit. The Grand Army of the Republic says it hopes he will appear at the August encampment as a presidential candidate, with William H. Harper confirming the desire for his attendance. McLean in Kansas City engages deluxe rooms for the Democratic convention, signaling possible Dewey presence.
The naval appropriation bill was reported to the house by Acting Chairman Foss. It carries $61,219,916, the largest sum ever reported from the naval committee. The report includes facts on sea power, foreign programs, and charts showing major maritime powers.
Ex Governor William J Stone vice chairman of the Democratic national committee invites the sub committee to meet him in Kansas City on Thursday April 12 to discuss the aftermath of the hall fire destruction and its impact on the party.
In Chicago on April 9 a dispute over Admiral Dewey's presidential candidacy led to a deadly shooting and severe injuries. Eugene Tucker, a Black man, was shot and killed by George Miller, a barber who was later badly cut by a razor and may die. Both men had been drinking.
Representative Payne of New York, floor leader and Ways and Means chair, announces the Porto Rican tariff bill would be called next Wednesday. He says no time limit for debate has been set, and a vote must occur that day.
Navigation on the Mississippi to Dubuque opened with the arrival of steamers from the South. The river is clear of ice for many miles north, marking a seasonal opening for river traffic.
Dvnsury April 9 The Dublin police by order of the government seized the day's issue of the United Irishmen as a print aimed to produce discontent disaffection and disloyalty.
TheRussian cruiser Variag nearing completion at Cramp's shipyard conducted a private dock trial with the port engine in motion. Russian naval officials overseeing the build reported satisfaction with the test and the ship's performance during most of the day.
In Lonpoy April 7 the railway automatic coupling bill passed its second reading in the house of commons. James Bryce Liberal stated that America was far ahead of Great Britain in automatic couplings and had shown Britain the way in many things.
Two plague cases were recorded March 25, one involving a Japanese fisherman and another a white man named John Hurley. Since March 25, no additional cases have occurred.
In Bern on April 7 during the March quarter 31 persons were convicted of lese majeste. The sentences totaled 170 months of imprisonment.
The Court of Appeals decides in favor of Democrats in the Kentucky governorship case. Six judges join, four Democrats and two Republicans dissenting. The ruling says the action seating Governor Beckham was final, that courts cannot review it, that Governor Taylor overstepped by adjourning to London, and that the legislative journals are regular.
In San Juan on April 9 a crowd of about 2000 natives attacked foreign colored men, especially English-speaking negroes from St. Thomas and St. Kitts. One Porto Rican was killed, others seriously wounded, and three from St. Kitts were critically injured. Martial law deployed. infantry patrolled as rum shops closed.
In Ponce Puerto Rico on April 9 Simeon Rodriguez Carlos Pachee Hermogenes Pacheco Eugenio Rodriguez and Rosalie Santiago were executed by garroting at an early hour after being condemned for their crime.
An 1898 report from Ocala describes the murder of Senor Prudencio Mendez and asserts the attackers forced his wife and daughter to dance around the body after assaulting them. It states Americans had no involvement in the crime.
The Census Bureau has obtained a Chinese language proclamation with official seals of China’s consular officers in San Francisco and New York. It directs Chinese regents in the United States to provide proper replies to questions asked by census enumerators for a satisfactory count of the Chinese population.
Fort Worris Texas April 7 One of the worst Fort Worth and Denver wrecks occurred when a fast train struck a track defect from a partial washout. The collision derailed the train, cars piled up, fire enveloped the debris and two passengers were killed John F Dane of Denver and John J Kuntz.
Harrisburg April 7 Delegates from Pennsylvania to the national Democratic convention are instructed to support William J Bryan under the unit rule. The platform endorses Bryan and denounces McKinley war policy while urging state reforms.
The battleship Kearsarge returned to Old Point after 48 hours at sea with the naval board of inspection. The turrets proved eminently satisfactory as all big guns fired simultaneously. The board’s tests are reported to the naval department as an unqualified success.
Admiral Dewey expresses gratitude for the reception of his presidential candidacy, says he will issue public statements about plans soon, and declines to specify party affiliation or policy questions at this time. He hints he may seek a later statement on tariffs and the Philippines.
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