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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
2
A historic warning promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for weak stomachs and related digestive and systemic ailments. The testimonial from Lorain Ohio claims marked relief after use, noting improved strength, blood nutrition, and overall health.
The Tribune issued Monday Wednesday and Friday offers latest foreign and domestic news plus market data, humor, stories, and agricultural notes for farmers and villagers. Subscription price is $1.50 yearly with Twe Hour on ETE at $2.00. Huronite option available at $1.25. Send orders to The Huronite in Huron South Dakota.
Dispatches from Lord Kitchener report De La Rey’s counter proclamation and renewed Boer activity in Cape Colony. Skirmishes near Uniondale and a threat to Oudtshoorn emerge as Botha orders commanders to hold all captured British as hostages if Kitchener enforces the proclamation.
London dispatch reports the St James Gazette condemning yeomen sent to South Africa. It cites heart disease varicose veins crippled or nearly blind men among the ranks and questions home authorities and officers for allowing disease-ridden recruits.
London reports mixed views on Turkey yielding to France in the war of bonds and diplomacy. French claims rival British doubt that France achieved real gains, suggesting M Constans sought Turkey's purchase of French bonds while Turkey gains practical outcomes.
The Neueste Nachrichten argues Britain lags in cruisers armor and guns after reviewing alleged inefficiency stories. It asserts French maneuvers prove French superiority in the Mediterranean while a strong French fleet would dominate the Channel.
Berlin reports Prince Chun brother of the Chinese emperor has arrived at Basel Switzerland with the Chinese mission seeking to apologize for the murder of Baron von Ketteler. The prince is ill and will stay several days.
Cleveland reports divers recovered Albert Valincourte from crib No 3 disaster in an air shaft eighty feet below the surface. Four other victims are believed buried under mud at about thirty feet and recovery will take several days.
Major General MacArthur arrived in Chicago and was welcomed by his wife and son for the first time in three years. Mrs. MacArthur traveled from Milwaukee to meet him. The general, slightly ill, was driven to his hotel and will rest until Wednesday before proceeding to Washington.
An advertisement promotes the Home Gold Cure as a disease remedy for alcoholism. It claims the potion neutralizes poison, curbs cravings, and can be taken covertly in tea or coffee. Sold for one dollar with full directions and physician advice upon request, mailed worldwide from Philadelphia.
President Theodore J. Shafer of the Amalgamated Association says the strike will end by creating a crisis that compels a settlement, not by arbitration or litigation. No side confirms mediation talks, and rumors of plant moves and closures swirl amid a quiet day at Monessen and McKeesport.
Des Moines August 23 Iowa Democrats in a state convention nominated Governor Thomas J Phillips Ottumwa for governor and G W Ferguson Logan for lieutenant governor with John Shortley Dallas county as supreme court judge and W P Johnson Carroll as superintendent of schools and A C Brice Bedford as railway commissioner The convention debated the platform reaffirming the Kansas City national platform and calling for tax reform repeal of the multi liquor law and local option licenses The key fight centered on the resolutions committee producing a majority and two minority reports with the majority ignoring national issues and adopting a state issue plank The minority reports urged reaffirmation of the Kansas City platform and state issue emphasis The first minority report was adopted amid roll call confusion 669 1 2 to 550 1 2
Harrisburg August 23 The Republican state convention nominated Judge William Potter of Pittsburg for supreme court judge and State Representative Frank G Harris of Clearfield for state treasurer both by acclamation The platform endorses the national and state administrations commends acts of the last legislature and supports capital and labor rights to organize Senators Quay and Penrose and other leaders were absent.
Roanoke August 23 The Republican state convention met at the Academy of Music at noon naming a straight ticket for governor lieutenant governor and attorney general. Colonel J Hampton Hoge of Roanoke is nominated for governor R W Blair of Wythe for lieutenant governor and D L Groner of Norfolk for attorney general. Four of Virginia’s five living Confederate generals attend the gathering.
In Port Huron Michigan on August 23 the steam yacht George Stauber ferrying passengers was rammed by the ore carrier George McDougall off Fort Gratiot. The vessel sank within moments but all aboard were rescued by rowboats. no fatalities reported though the 42 ton yacht is a total loss. The Stauber was owned by Captain Dennis Kerigan of Port Huron.
Everetts flour mill reported from Yokohama that flour sent to Oriental ports during the Chinese war is deteriorating in heat. The Chinese will not buy current shipments and wait for cheaper consignments. Chinese merchants prefer late consignments from the Pacific coast.
Chinese officials faced petitions from native press demanding punishment for Earl Li Hung Chang amid delays in signing the protocol at Peking. Ministers of powers expect China to sign while decries call for punishment rise from accusations of betraying the country and surrender to foreigners.
Peking correspondent for The Times reports immense quantities of arms and ammunition are being manufactured in Chinese arsenals and large imports are arriving mainly via the Yangtze River.
London dispatch reports Great Britain Japan and the United States coordinating efforts to compel Russia to evacuate Niu Chwang. The Morn ing Post cites a Che Foo source noting a developing internationale maneuver.
Sault Ste. Marie Mich Aug 23 Fred Curlin a water power canal employee had a singular accident when landing on a spike studded plank. The spikes penetrated the soles of both feet and required several men to release him. The injury threatened his life.
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