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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
1
Bishop Turner proposes sending "colored" criminals to Africa to prevent assaults on white women. He argues for total separation of races, urging laws to banish and brand criminals, and envisions a country similar to Australia where punished convicts build a new society.
Paris reports a breakdown in negotiations after M. Constans left Constantinople on August 26. The French foreign minister said promises were flagrantly violated and that talks could no longer continue. Munir Bey was instructed not to return to Paris.
Managua reports the Nicaraguan congress debates a proposed unification of laws court practices and customs duties among Central American states. The plan includes duty-free entry of each state's products into others and mutual recognition of professional titles and patents, effectively erasing state boundaries. The measure is expected to be approved, following similar action by El Salvador.
The steamer General Washburn was launched in Bismarck in connection with the Bismarck Washburn and Great Falls road. Once machinery is installed she will sail to Washburn and begin work on Sept 10 under Captain Gould who formerly commanded a government steamer.
A report from Victoria says Yukon Governor Ross plans to ask the Dominion government to abolish the gold royalty and replace it with an export duty collected at the boundary line. This would shift the tax from internal royalty to a border levy on ore leaving the country.
London dispatch reports Li Hung Chang notifying ministers that Chinese plenipotentiaries may sign the protocol and asks to set a signing date. It notes an edict on arms import and two more edicts needed to complete the protocol.
Sir Knight W. S. Schrey’s name is cheered on streets and in the hall as the four hour pageant opens. Business transacted on the first day and visitors take excursions amid bustling activity.
Berlin reports Prince Chuns illness halts his Basel visit delaying the expiatory mission tied to peace demands. Observers note a possible ceremony dispute with the Chinese court and a postponement of arrangements at Potsdam Orangerie. In Louisville the Knights Templar open their 28th triennial conclave with a 4 mile parade drawing 300000 spectators. Sir Knight Schley hailed by Washington contingent despite absence.
Vice President Roosevelt will depart Thursday on the Pennsylvania Limited at 10 14 a m. He arrives Chicago Friday at 9 a m and departs 35 minutes later for Springfield Illinois to meet Governor Yates and review militia. He returns to Chicago Saturday morning and leaves at 6 30 p m for Minneapolis where he will speak September 2 3. He then goes to Burlington Vermont for a veterans address September 5 before returning to New York.
In New Richmond Wisconsin a mining craze erupts after the Oakes gold find south of town. S P Hummingson discovers silver samples assaying from 60 to 34.80 and 16.80 per ton. Indications of gold and copper noted. Rock tested for silver at about 50 feet under limestone in quartz. William Williams plans extensive prospecting for gold on land south of the Oakes farm.
A petition signed by 52 Nome bar members asks President McKinley to remove Judge Arthur H. Noyes of the Alaska U S district court. Dudley Vose, Nome attorney jailed six months for contempt in a Cape Nome case, has filed for a rehearing in the U S circuit court.
Cuba reports say the constitutional convention has sent the election law to a style and phraseology committee. General Leonard Wood is expected back to Havana to arrange for an election and organize the government by February 4, 1902. Secretary Root and Wood discussed Cuban affairs during his vacation.
In Havana eight persons bitten by infected mosquitoes during yellow fever board trials over the past three weeks. Three have died, three others are expected to recover, and two have not developed the disease. Surgeon Major Reed will continue the investigations. August shows two yellow fever deaths, far below the 11 year average of over fifty. Major Gorgas hails the mosquito infection work as of immense service to science.
Havana reports Martin de Castro a Cuban newspaper editor shot and killed in Manzanillo after exposing rural guard corruption. He warned Governor General Wood of danger, and authorities pursue the assailant who had quarreled with him.
The Times editorial on the South African situation cautions that hopeful expectations faded after scarce front news. It argues that to end the war Britain must strike hard and often, noting proclamations and block houses matter little without sufficient cavalry and infantry.
Secretary of War apportions one million dollars among the militia of the states territories and the District of Columbia. Allocation to states follows Congress representation while territories and D C funds depend on each militia organization. Certificates of militia are required before funds become available.
Philadelphia August 29 The Bethlehem Steel Company including Bethlehem Iron is now in the hands of Charles M. Schwab A Drexel Co check for 4032000 was deposited with Girard Trust for 168000 Bethlehem Steel shares making total shares 300000 A new board of directors and officers were elected immediately after the payment and transfer.
Colon Colombia Aug 29 Isthmian affairs remain quiet The US gunboat Machias likely heads to Boca Del Toro by week end if favorable government news fails to arrive The French cruiser Suchet is expected to sail within a few days.
Five of ten miners entombed at Donibristle colliery in Perthshire were saved after the mine walls collapsed again. The rescue effort also trapped two rescuers, with four rescuers missing. Eleven people are now known to be in peril and fate remains doubtful.
Former Missouri Governor William J. Stone, vice chairman of the Democratic national committee, declares his candidacy for the U.S. Senate to succeed G. G. West and reaffirms support for free silver. He says bimetallism remains an issue, but the U.S. is better off on the gold standard and notes no party reorganization is needed while praising William J. Bryan as the party’s leading figure.
Lord Kitchener reports since August 19 thirty two Boers killed one hundred thirty nine captured one hundred eighty five surrendered including Kruger nephew of the ex-president. Columns meet little opposition in Cape Colony as rebels hide from Beatson and Scheper forces driving north.
A Lawton report to The American says Lawton reached 112 degrees as Sanitary conditions worsen and fever fears rise amid the heat wave.
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