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.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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