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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
1
Captain General Weyler reached Havana with his staff amid cheering crowds and decorated streets. He appeared on the palace balcony and thanked the multitude for their viva Spain Cuba and royal symbols. He stated the army had performed all duties as delegations met him at the palace.
Waiting readers in Key West discuss the uncertain status of Maceo’s death while awaiting Havana steamship news. The report that Dr Zertucha exhumed the body is denied and Maceo is linked to plans with Gomez. 7,000 Sergent forces are said to move toward Havana. Rios Rivera, recently landed in Pinar del Rio, is named as Maceo’s former deputy.
The steamer Dauntless, famed for filibuster activities, was seized in Jacksonville on a Spanish consul complaint she planned another expedition. Papers were removed, then returned, with order that she not sail without an affidavit that no expedition would proceed without a revenue officer aboard.
Maphnip December 14 reports continued joy in Spain over Antonio Maceo’s death. The queen regent was loudly cheered at the opera and sent an aide to congratulate Major Cuujeda’s wife, commander of Spanish troops at Punta Brava where Maceo fell. Frederico Gomez, son of Maximo Gomez, killed himself rather than leave his chief’s body.
In New York on December 14, Senor Tomas Estrada Palma of the Cuban junta says his Havana correspondent remains reliable and denies Antonio Maceo is dead. Other junta figures doubt the reports but have not abandoned hope of his fate.
United States, Mexico and Paris telegrams poured in to the Cuban junta and New York Cubans expressing sympathy for free Cuba and pledging financial support. Gulf states show strong anti Spain sentiment, and prominent Cubans say vessels can be moved to land arms and ammunition to insurgent lines within days.
Denver leaders claim a recruiting drive has enrolled about 1,000 volunteers for Cuba. John McAndrews, a Populist attorney general candidate, is named commander. The plan avoids stealth or train transport and calls for a land march to New Orleans, building a large force along the route.
Mapazio reports officials say no memorandum will be sent to the United States. Senor Canovas will discuss Cuba reforms only when the revolt is nearly crushed.
The Times editorial from London on December 16 argues that Maceo’s death will only briefly check insurgents and will not change the overall situation. It stresses Spain remains focused on the urgent problem.
The State Bankers Association executive committee in Aberdeen decided to fight the raised taxes after the state board of equalization boosted valuation by 50 percent. Local banks will pay the assessor's amount while pursuing a constitutional challenge to the board’s power, with attorneys to be engaged for a bitter legal fight.
The Calcutta Englishman contends home officials are utterly at fault in famine dimensions and that nearly every province is involved. It warns errors at the outset could cause irretrievable disaster and suffering before the crisis ends.
By buying more land the Carpenter irrigated farm near Pukwana now totals eight adjoining quarter sections. The Chicago ownership plans next season to demonstrate what irrigation can achieve in the state and showcase the operation.
In Fort Wayne Indiana on December 16 Fred Kruchenberger aged 13 and George Sturm aged 15 sons of prominent farmers fought. Kruchenberger stabbed Sturm in the neck with a penknife severing the jugular vein. The assailant was arrested.
Consul General Lee, in New York, prepares for departure to his official post. He told a reporter he has no special instructions from the president or the state department.
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. Alice Thomas a centenarian over 102 years, fell against a stove and died of exposure and burns after failing to attract help in time.
H H Kohlsaat of Chicago owner of The Times Herald and Post visits New York saying he will not seek or accept a cabinet post if offered. He believes a moderate tariff bill will pass at the extra session.
Washington reports the final Senate vote on the immigration bill set for Thursday at 4 PM after House passage. Debate featured calls by Mr. Call (D Fla) on Cuba and Americans held in Spanish prisons, plus exchanges between Senators Allen Hoar Chandler and Mitchell.
Washington. The house approved a two weeks recess beginning Dec 22 amid a quiet session. A key debate over Morse’s bill to tighten DC liquor sale laws ended with passage. The president’s veto of a pension bill for Lydia A Taft, described as a divorced widow, was sustained. Several minor relief measures were enacted.
Postmaster General Wilson orders extension of house to house delivery to permit sale of postage and special delivery stamps via slips inside official stamp selling envelopes. Trial in Washington to prove practicable, then general adoption expected. It aims to simplify business with the post office and boost stamp sales nationwide.
The secretary of the treasury reports total government receipts of 409,475,408 and expenditures of 434,678,664 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1896, including the postal service.
A bill filed in Birmingham requests a receiver for the Elyton company the state's largest land concern. It controls more than two million dollars in property around Birmingham and has bonds outstanding totaling about one point seven million dollars with trust companies.
HamesuraG December 16. The dockers strike is practically ended and many strikers return to work. Railways promise prompt freight delivery in future.
The Chicago city council has adopted an ordinance forcing street car companies to charge 4 cents per ride. It is expected the measure will be challenged in court.
In San Francisco Tom Sharkey appeared in court as the $10,000 purse dispute was pursued. Fitzsimmons and Julian sought to prove a conspiracy involving Fitzsimmons, the National Club, Sharkey, Lynch and Earp, but Julian offered only hearsay. Witnesses Hickey Naughton and others testified no foul blow occurred.
The Minnesota Supreme Court upholds a demurrer in a man damus case seeking certificates for Republican electors. It rules mandamus cannot lie against a state executive head and that the canvass, not complete, may recess to obtain county returns the court deems proper. The ruling implies certificates will go to the Bryan electors.
In Cincinnati on December 16 more than 50 delegates gathered for the national convention of lumber interests. An expected 150 delegates will attend the two day session starting at 10 a.m. The Tariff of 1894 is condemned as unfair to lumber. Northwest and Southern delegates argue over $600 million in lumber investments lacking protection while rivals receive duties.
President Cleveland and party arrived at Georgetown and traveled by lighthouse boat to General E P Alexanders hunting grounds. Weather proved too mild for satisfactory duck shooting as the party waited for birds to come within range.
Phoenix Arizona December 16 preparations for the fifth session of the national irrigation congress are elaborate and attendance is assured to exceed prior sessions A move seeks to organize a congress whose officers work between sessions to promote national and state legislation per the organization's plan.
In Dututs on December 16 an X ray showed a needle, broken in two with part lodged in Mrs. John Forbes hand as she brushed a table. The image made locating the foreign body easy and its removal was accomplished without difficulty.
In Appleton Wisconsin today newsprint paper manufacturers from nearly every mill in the state attended a meeting to hear delegates report on a New York gathering about forming a paper makers combine and a single selling agency. Proceedings were not made public.
Washington December 16 inquiry into the Newark and Raleigh movements shows the cruisers have not sailed toward Havana but are enforcing neutrality laws.
Dispatches from Key West report Havana papers denying Maceo's death. Cuban leaders say he was lured to a trap and killed. Suburban fighting continues near the capital with insurgents numbering several thousand as entrenchment and artillery work intensifies. Two thousand Spanish troops arrive amid anti American feeling and warnings to correspondents.
A Havana sourced letter describes the assassination of Cuban General Maceo and his staff near the trocha. Major Chujeda and Spanish troops trap Maceo after a promised conference, with Maceo killed by initial fire and his son Francisco Gomez among the fallen. Dr Zertucha survives as the sole staff survivor, with corpses buried on the field. The incident could push U S action on Cuba.
Washington December 15 The Lodge immigration bill will have the right of way in the Senate after 2 pm daily as supporters push for a vote. After it, a measure for free homesteads on former Indian Reservations faces debate. In the House, Army and legislative appropriation bills occupy most of the week with a December recess likely around Wednesday.
In Juneau Alaska Judge Delaney told the grand jury a sensational charge citing a published parody on territorial justice. He warned that liquor interests and canneries collude to block liquor and fisheries law convictions and urged indictments against those defying the laws or the libelous publication.
A man calling himself P H Bradley was arrested in Altoona Pennsylvania on a check swindle charge. He deposited a $500 check from Dayton Ohio at the First National Bank, received a bank book, then bought diamonds and clothing using checks. He is said to be wanted by Western railroad firms for forging passes.
President Cleveland left Washington for a weeklong shooting trip in South Carolina waters. He travels with Captain Evans Commander Lambert and Dr O Reilly and rests from heavy recent work. The party will board the lighthouse tender Wis teria at Georgetown and stay with the Annandale Shooting club at Winyah bay.
London mineralogist Lenere Foster warns England may face coal exhaustion as output growth slows. He predicts signs of decline within a lifetime if the current 31g per cent annual rise continues. Professor Nevin suggests a century of progress could drain mines to about 4,000 feet, deeper than any current shaft.
United States Indian inspector McLaughlin and Green Bay agency Agent Savage visit Washington to confer with department officials on matters arising from lodging on the reservation in Wisconsin.
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