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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1899
Page
4
A wave of Filipino resistance at Balabac Island ends with Americans repulsing the brief clash without loss. A War Department statement projects 46 000 troops to Manila or en route to the Philippines by Oct 22, including 13 090 volunteers and 1 900 regular recruits, plus cavalry and marines.
Naval dispatch from Admiral Watson reports Nazro of Manila restoring the Balabac Cape Melville light on July 10. Moros under arms resisted landing. one officer and one enemy were killed, Diengo Manao killed, seven prisoners taken. Manila’s force landed. Charleston en route to assist.
The Epworth League gathering in Ashland Park on August 8 drew about fifteen hundred attendees for an opening program led by Prof. Excell. The Northwestern and Dakota University quartets performed, Rev. Caffee presided, and Joe Bell’s lecture on Sand and Grit delighted the crowd. The event closed with a stereopticon view by Dr. Akers and son, and plans for Thursday’s schedule featured music, Bible study, and Rev. Bell’s lecture resumed.
Secretary Root arrived at Plattsburgh New York and spent the night in a long meeting with President McKinley. He told the Associated Press he would remain for a day or two and declined to discuss Otis’s command in the Philippines or any potential force increase.
Regular army officer in Chicago reports President McKinley intends General MacArthur as field commander for the Luzon campaign at the end of the rainy season.
Aug 0 Maprio reports insurgents in the Philippines demand seven million dollars for the release of Spanish prisoners held by them. The claim centers on ransom as authorities and observers weigh options and potential negotiations.
Providence R I Aug 9 Men prominent in national state and municipal affairs gathered at the Pombal club to honor General David B Henderson of Iowa slated for the speakership of the house as guest of the Rhode Island delegation. Covers laid for 250 with a Rhode Island clam dinner. brief addresses were made by Governor Dyer Henderson and senators Depew Wetmore and Gallinger.
Mayor John H. Senior of Montpelier reports Admiral Dewey, writing from Trieste on July 21, would be glad to meet his old friends and townsmen if he visits his native city. The letter expresses appreciation for the invitation and kind regards.
ToLepo Aug 9 Officer Lang derfer shot and killed Patrick Meade after Meade assaulted him and beat him badly. Four shots were fired and all took effect.
An old remedy for teething is recommended for babies. The advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as soothing gums easing pain curing wind colic and treating diarrhea. A twenty five cents bottle is advertised.
Horse breeders urged to visit James Stewart on First Street opposite the freight office to view Petoskey Prince, touted as the best bred stallion in the country. Jas. Stewart invites inquiries from interested horsemen seeking good colts.
Public auction to foreclose a mortgage on the southeast quarter of section 8 in township 110 north range 65 west of the 5th principal meridian. Beadle County South Dakota creditors claim 1702.80 dollars with principal interest and fees. Sale at the Beadle County Courthouse front door in Huron on September 16, 1899 at 2:20 PM.
Public auction to foreclose the mortgage dated May 6 1891 on the southeast quarter of section 30 in township 113 60 west Beadle County South Dakota. Assignee Mary E Bryant will conduct sale at the courthouse front door Huron on September 16 1899 at 1 p.m. for 306.53 dollars due including principal interest and attorney fees. Mary E Bryant assignee of mortgage. D G Medbery Sheriff.
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