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Newspaper

The Dakota Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1898

Page

4

Arrangements Made for Exchange of Flags at Cuban Capital

At noon on January final, officials announced arrangements for the flag exchange at the Cuban capital. Commissioners will meet in a joint session to agree upon a programme.

Salutes for Both Flags in Havana Exchange

In Havana on December 26 a joint U S and Spanish military meeting set the January 1 at noon flag exchange. American ships to fire 21 guns for Spain and Spanish flags to be lowered while Stars and Stripes rise over El Morro. Spanish guns to salute the American flag. Spanish troops to be paraded in barracks and accorded normal international law privileges after January 1. Eighth and Tenth regiments held forts at El Vedado with no American flags visible.

Havana United States el Morro Cabanas Cuba Matanzas and Cienfuegos el Vedado

Cubans Are Grateful For Medals To McKinley

In Santiago on December 26 Senor de Bocardi the mayor with the city council visited General Wood the military governor and presented an old Spanish medal of honor with a gold chain and a parchment scroll praising beloved leadership in hard times They asked Wood to forward a similar medal to President McKinley with a scroll declaring a people never forgets its benefactors Wood thanked them and said he would send the president the medal and scroll and believed McKinley would be gratified to receive them.

SanTiago Senor de Bocardi Leonard Wood Wood Washington Mr. McKinley

Admirals Sampson Favors Cuban Annexation Debate

New York arrival of the United States cruiser New York carrying Admiral Sampson sparks a view on Cuba’s future. He says the island’s wealthiest support annexation by the United States, yet many Cubans want self rule. He notes Cuba cannot govern itself now, delaying independence for at least a year or more, with military government continuing in the interim.

New York United States Havana Sampson Cuba

Spaniards Alarmed as Havana Prominent Figure Threatened

In Havana a mob entered the residence of the Marquis de Pinar del Rio in Cerro and compelled him to cry Viva Cuba Libre. The Marquis, among the island’s wealthiest and most noted families, complained to the Captain General and a note was sent to the American evacuation commission. The Marquis and other Spaniards plan to depart Cuba unless the United States guarantees a strong government and ample protection.

Havana Marquis de Pinar del Rio Cerro

Ghani Bey Murdered in Istanbul Pastry Shop

Constantinople December 26 Ghani Bey sultan s aide de camp was killed by Hafuz Pasha in a quarrel at a pastry cook shop. Ghani Bey was known for lawless acts in Epirus and for extorting money under threat of death. Foreign embassy officials repeatedly demanded punishment but were unsuccessful.

Constantinople Ghani Bey Hafuz Pasha Epirus

American ships arrive from Manila and flag raised at Malate

The Boston and Petrel have returned from Chinese ports. Union comes from Iloilo with native and Spanish troops but is refused landing. St Paul brings Christmas mail. The first American flag was raised over Malate school house sent by the University of Pennsylvania. Father McKinnon of California honored for reopening schools. Native troops in suburbs cause anxiety.

Boston Petrel United States Union Iloilo St. Paul Malate School University of Pennsylvania Father McKinnon California

Threatened Grand Trunk Operators Strike May Be Averted

Montreal December 26 General Manager Hays of the Grand Trunk railway proposed submitting operator complaints to arbitration in response to Chief Powell of the Telegraphers organization ultimatum. The operators accepted arbitration and outlined how it should be conducted.

Grand Trunk Montreal Hays Grand Trunk Railway Powell Telegraphers’ Organization

Bechel Not Guilty Verdict in Embezzlement Case

Omaha dispatch reports W. F. Bechel former Pacific Express auditor found not guilty on embezzlement charges after jury deliberation. The case stemmed from alleged misappropriation of funds during his tenure.

Omaha Neb W. F. Bechel Pacific Express Company

Senor Sagasta Ill With Bronchial Pneumonia

Maprio Dec 26 Senor Sagasta premier is gravely ill with bronchial pneumonia and high fever. Six physicians consult and agree on diagnosis with poor expectoration. News coverage shows sympathy as the queen regent and foreign diplomats inquire and send physicians, reflecting the strain of recent events.

Maprio Senor Sagasta

General Miles Reiterates Charges On Beef Ration Scandal

General Miles, honored at a New England banquet in Cincinnati, refutes claims that beef supplied to the army was fit. He cites 827 tons of refrigerator beef and 198,000 pounds of canned beef sent to Porto Rico, plus bad rations in Cuba and Tampa. He blames chemicals for Army sickness and cites medical authority.

Miles Washington New England The Commercial Tribune West Indies Porto Rico Cuba Tampa Jacksonville

Wake Island to be seized for Pacific cable station

Washington reports the government will hoist the flag and take possession of Wake Island in the mid Pacific. The Bennington commanding officer is ordered to secure the island as a Pacific cable link between the Philippines Hawaii and the United States. Wake Island lies about 2 000 miles from Nihau and 1 300 miles east of Guam. The lagooned atoll is described as three miles long and already claimed as American territory since 1851.

Washington Pacific Ocean Bennington Taussig United States Wake Island Nihau Hawaiian Islands Guam Philippines Hawaii Wilkes

First Time in Maryland Miscegenation Case Sentences

In Cumberland Maryland J W Bowling colored and Martha Craven his white wife were each given 18 months in the penitentiary the minimum for miscegenation. Bowling claimed the marriage was in good faith the judge noted it was Maryland's first such prosecution and the couple had come from Pennsylvania.

Cumberland J. W. Bowling Martha Craven Boyd Bowling Pennsylvania Maryland

German Agent Secures Trade Gains in Samoa

London dispatch notes Washington instructs the Samoa consul to be vigilant. The German agent allegedly used British and German colleagues to land guns and war munitions and to gain advantages for German firms without their knowledge.

London Washington Auckland United States Samoa

Distilling ship Iris ordered to Manila voyage

Wasu Hinaton Dec. 26 reports the secretary of the navy issued an order directing the distilling ship Iris, now with the Oregon and Iowa on their voyage around the Horn, to leave Callao Peru upon arrival this week and cross the Pacific to Manila for use by Admiral Dewey's fleet.

Wasu Hinaton Secretary of the Navy Iris Oregon Iowa Horn Callao Peru Pacific Manila Dewey

Judge discharges Magowans in child stealing case

In Cleveland on December 26 Judge Dissett sustained the demurrer to indictments against ex Mayor F E Magowan, Mrs Magowan and Mrs Wynn for child stealing and ordered all defendants discharged, ruling a mother cannot steal her own child in Ohio.

Magowans Cleveland Dissett F. E. Magowan

Fire destroys steam barge Joyce on canal voyage

In Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin December 26 a fire swept the steam barge Joyce as she lay moored awaiting favorable weather from Milwaukee to Menominee for lumber. Several crew members including Captain Connolly escaped narrowly from the blaze.

Sturgeon Bay Wis Joyce Milwaukee Menominee Connolly

Reception to Bryan in Lincoln at Oliver Theater

William J. Bryan returned to Lincoln and was welcomed with an overflow crowd at the Oliver theater by the Woman's Bimetallic league. Governor Holcomb welcomed him home and praised his patriotism. Bryan defended the gold standard and trusts and focused mainly on opposing the annexation of the Philippines.

Lincoln, Neb William J. Bryan Lincoln Oliver Theater Woman’s Bimetallic League Bryan Holcomb Philippines

Havana City Council Thanks McKinley for Aid to Needy

The Havana city council in solemn session resolves to return its warmest thanks to President McKinley for the contribution sent in aid of the needy poor. Signed by Marquis Estaban, President. Washington dispatch dated December 26 reports the gratitude from Habana for the gift to the poor.

Washington Havana McKinley United States Habana Marquis EstaBan

Peace Commissioners Arrive in New York Aboard St. Louis

The American steamer St. Louis from Southampton was sighted east of Fire Island at 11 o'clock with the peace commissioners aboard. The arrival marks a significant moment as the delegation reaches New York.

New York St. Louis Southampton Fire Island

Lieutenant Hobson Receives Public Welcome in San Francisco

Lieutenant R. P. Hobson arrived in San Francisco in the evening and was driven to the Palace hotel for a public reception organized by the Union League club. The great court of the building was crowded and hundreds were left outside unable to gain admission.

San Francisco R. P. Hobson Palace Hotel Union League Club

Carnegie Steel mine output on lake ranges for year

DutoutH Dec 26 report shows Carnegie Steel mining on lake ranges produced 3,343,784 gross tons in the past year, about 750,000 tons short of requirements. Of the total, 1,154,996 tons were mined in Minnesota.

Dutouth Carnegie Steel Company Minnesota

Montenegrin Soldiers Die in Snow Storm in Lava Pass

Vienna telegram reports several hundred Montenegrin soldiers overtaken by a snow storm in Lava pass perished from freezing. The casualty figure and exact timing are not confirmed. The event underscores harsh winter conditions impacting Balkan forces.

Montenegro London Vienna Daily Telegraph Lava

Carlisle accuses cab driver in lacque theft case

John G. Carlisle ex secretary of the treasury testified in a police court against Richard Leake a cab driver for stealing a sealskin lacque from Mrs Carlisle valued at 300 dollars Leake was held for trial

Grippe Epidemic Hits Ohio and Cincinnati

An epidemic of grippe has struck Columbus with several thousand cases. Local physicians report wide spread illness though not as severe as the 1891 epidemic. Public institutions are heavily affected. Cincinnati reports a mild form of grip in the city and surrounding areas.

Columets Columbus Cincinnati Ohio

Epidemic Grippe Forecast Brands City Hospitals

St Louis reports several grippe cases in hospitals and about 100 in East St Louis. Daily rising suspects push physicians to warn that an epidemic is at hand across the area.

St. Lous East St. Louis

Steamer Andes Goes Ashore at Kingston Jamaica

The former Andes of the Atlas line ran aground in Kingston Jamaica during strong winds and heavy seas. Tugs may fail to refloat her, risking total loss if she cannot be pulled off.

Kingston Jamaica Atlas Line

Baby Teething Remedy Ad Promotes Winslow Syrup

An old advertising snippet urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims the remedy soothes the child softens the gums relieves pain cures wind colic and is best for diarrhoea. A twenty five cent bottle is mentioned.

Notice to Redeem Beadle County Lands in Huron South Dakota

Notice to John P Walker owner D R Rhomberg that Lot 10 Kicek 33 3rd Railway addition to Huron was sold for 1895 taxes. Beadle County held certificate of purchase assigned through J M Darell to John P Kirby now owner. Redemption expires after sixty days from service. deed will be issued to Kirby. Dated December 22 1898. John P Kresy by Geo C Fullinweider agent.

South Dakota Beadle John P. Walker D. R. Rhomberg Beadle County Kicek Huron J. M. Darell J. M. Durell John P. Kirby John P. Kresy Geo. C. Fullinweider M E Preston Mary E Patterson John W Martin Dakotank and Trust Company Mary E Preston Attio M Drake Hattie M. Drake Elgin R. Rush Standard Savings Ank Standard Savings Bank Sara T Mellvaine Sara T Melvaine L. C. Kemp M E Menzie J W Menzie M L Tobir M Menzie F H Holton Horton F.H State of Beadless Thomas H. Campbell J. W. Campbell Sait Beadie F. E. Grant Coente Court City of Said County Jos. H. Alexander John L. Pyle Heriff Fifth Judicial Circuit J. J. van Wagener Maggie McCullen Alexander McCullen Marion Brown Maria C. Brown H. Austin Locke Scandia Bank of Minneapolis Luther Jaeger Sandia Bank Marsfield & Harris J. H. Gray County of Norhwest D. G. Meppery Shoes Oan L. Pyle Wm A Hein Pauline Hein Territory of Dakota Lyman D Goodrich Alzena Wylly Beadle 5 Co Sioux Falls M. S. Hunting Towit Mary L.riegel Standard Saving Bank Mary L. Breee Department United States Land Office Huron Dle County C. A. Blake Register Hanson E Lewis W C Wolfe Barnard W. C. Wolfe F. H. Holton

Notice to Redeem Beadle County Property Huron Sale

Legal notice from Beadle County South Dakota noting unpaid 1895 taxes on a parcel in Huron original town block 5 lot 5 9 West of the Fifth Meridian. Certificate of purchase transferred from Beadle County to J M Durell then to John P Kirk. Redemption must occur within sixty days of service or deed will issue to Kirk. Agent Geo C Fullinweider signs. Dec 29.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Red Amer Ican Warships President McKinley Admiral Sampson Sultan Bechel Sly Admiral Dewey M’kinley City Council of America Hobson Carnegie Andes Dee Roxa Pitman Walker & Rhomberg Said John P. Kirk John P. Kirsy S. R. Crockett Owen Wister Howard Pyle John Kendrick Bangs Mary E. Wilkins Werk ‘Cially Caspar Whitney ES. Martin Arnold White Asporiing Alzena A. Wylly A. Harrison Ummons Richards Rest Company J. W. Hill Mary J. Hill Henry Ee R. Miller 2Nd Street Huron South Dakota Samuel W. Goodhue E. J. Keith Fronia R. Keith Circuit Court Plains Huron Uron H. Howton State of South Dakota Howard A. Maxfield Plaiatt William H. McLelland Harriet McLelland H. Sanford W. W. Peckham Ohanadane L. Kemp Dakota Albert J.burger U. S. Land Office S. D Herman Baumbhoff Charles May Roy F. Burger Blind T. Burger S. Dak la Crosse Wisconsin Business University of la Crosse
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