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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
2
The Elmwood cotton mill enterprise, formed by Columba's negro workers after buying the old Congaree mill, held services on site. Despite cold weather, a good turnout gathered for devout exhortations in an unusual start for a cotton mill project.
Count Manfred von Matuschka of Silesia married Miss Elia Walker of Detroit Michigan on Tuesday in Detroit. Miss Walker is granddaughter of Hiram Walker founder of Walkerville Ontario distillery. The New York capitalists closed the base of the San Reavier mines near Tucson Arizona. The group includes seven extensively developed mines located 16 miles south of Tucson.
Isa bella Fulton a Coniongo school teacher visiting her sister at Reading Pennsylvania committed death by her own action by throwing herself in front of a crane. Will iam Sinclair u weir of the White House, ace the eid under the preceding administration.
In Newburg at William B. Beakes Jr bearery an unknown man sought shelter overnight. He touched an electrified door knob and was knocked unconscious. He recovered later and said he cannot recall details after the shock.
Two Harrodsburg brothers so alike that one joined a Baptist church but lacked proper clothes for immersion. He gave his brother 10 cents to be baptized in his place, prompting a curious church moment and a tale of identity and funds.
Dollburn November 25 reports the steamers Tampa and Arthur Orr wrecked on the north shore. Combined value of about $450,000 with cargoes. No lives lost. crews believed to be safe. Tampa total loss insured for $100,000. Orr valued at $150,000, both near Beaver Bay and Baptism River. A wrecking expedition leaves Duluth to salvage the Orr’s cargo.
A powder mill at Lamott Missouri 80 miles south of Quincy exploded at 7 55 am killing six men and wounding several others The blast was heard and felt 25 miles away shattering windows and shaking buildings in New Canton Authorities fear the cause may never be known as all workers in the packing house were killed.
A northbound freight train on the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton railway blew its locomotive boiler on a viaduct one mile north of Jones station. The blast hurled the engine into the air, wrecking 23 cars and tearing up 50 yards of track. One trainman was killed and three were injured.
In Cleveland on November 26 Judge Blandin led a blistering attack on the Cuyahoga county bench during the Burke disbarment proceedings. He asserted the bench needed reform starting with judges Walter C Ong and T K Dissette. He argued Burke's disbarment mattered less than cleansing the bench to protect property liberty and life.
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, met with the president for about an hour to seek endorsement of labor bills currently before Congress. The discussion centered on measures aimed at advancing labor interests and their inclusion in the president’s message to Congress.
The Atlantic mine at Guton Michigan reopened after a daytime fire was extinguished. Dense gas in the lower workings prompted Inspector Hail to warn of several days delay before resuming work to protect miners from possible asphyxiation.
Utica Ohio November 25 bank officials away fifteen minutes at dinner. thieves took 2000 in registered bonds 5600 in coupon bonds and 5600 in gold. Authorities suspect two or more tramp suspects.
At Anniston Alabama on November 26 members of the Third Alabama colored regiment engaged white soldiers in heavy firing. Two Tennessee guardsmen were wounded and two negro soldiers killed while provost guards retreated. White civilians armed themselves and saloons were closed as authorities sought to restore order.
Charles Bereni a 13 year old from Duluth Minn was arraigned in Jefferson Market police court on a charge of wandering the streets He said he was the mascot of the Fourteenth Minnesota volunteers who were mustered out at St Paul ten days earlier He arrived in New York with three members of the unit and was later committed to the Gerry Society after failing to see Mayor Van Wyck.
Red Lake Falls Minnesota November 26. Indians at the Red Lake agency demanded the Martin Lally boat and its provisions and clothing valued at about $300. Captain Powman gave way to avoid bloodshed. The band is believed to be Cross Lake Indians known for troublemaking.
Paris reports Spain ready to invest $20,000,000 in pride as Madrid officials edge toward rejecting the US ultimatum. A private bargain hints Spain will retire in the Philippines when US force appears and avoid attacking the Spanish coast. Other terms include suspending negotiations and evacuation of Cuba and Puerto Rico.
London reports from Madrid that Spain will authorize Senor Montero Rios to sign a peace treaty with the United States, with ratification by the cortes possibly required. The move risks an internal crisis amid Carlist smuggling of 12,000 Mauser rifles and a Carlist leader's secret voyage after a Venice conference.
Maprio reports bitter reaction in Madrid to American peace terms and US wartime reinforcement landings in the Philippines. Imparcial says American exactions grow harsher and notes a European plot favoring might against right.
General Matthew C. Butler of the Cuban military commission and his aide Lieutenant Hampton left Havana aboard the Mascotte for the United States via Tampa. They expect to return in about two weeks.
Mrs. Johanna von Wagner of Yonkers testified before the war inquiry board that Camp Wikoff lacked competent hospital help, ambulances, and experienced contract doctors. She witnessed improper operations and a fatal dose, and noted the medical staff’s indifference to suffering the sick.
Tangier reports the Italian government has issued an ultimatum to the sultan of Morocco regarding the detention and mistreatment of Italian proteges. A week is allowed for a reply, and the Italian warship Umbria will retrieve the sultan's answer.
SevaT VIGGERSEN of Hyde Montana reports years of digestive trouble and headaches eased after using Hood's Sarsaparilla and says the product keeps her healthy. She notes neighbors are pleased and keeps it on hand. Hood's Pills are the favorite family cathartic and easy to take and operate.
Washington reports the battleships Oregon and Iowa have resumed their voyage toward Honolulu. Captain Barker, commanding the Oregon, announced the squadron sailed from Rio de Janeiro last Saturday bound for Montevideo for coal. After Montevideo they will proceed to Punta Arenas near the Magellan Strait, completing about half the voyage unless ordered to Manila from Honolulu.
A 19th century testimonial recounts women managing homes while claiming Paine's celery compound restores health and blood purity. Letters from Mrs. C. B. Bolser and others describe relief from backaches and fatigue, praising its tonic effects for convalescence and vigor for both women and their families.
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