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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
5
At noon on January, officials prepare for a formal exchange of flags in Havana as commissioners convene in a joint session to agree on a programme. The meeting aims to outline upcoming steps and cooperative actions between parties.
In Havana on December 26 a joint US and Spanish medical commission planned flag exchanges for January 1 at noon. American ships will fire 21 guns for Spain, then Spain lowers flags and USA flags rise over El Morro, with Cuban harbored warships joining. Spanish troops remain under international law protections post January 1.
Senor de Bocardi mayor of Santiago and the city council visited General Leon ard Wood, presenting an old Spanish medal of honor with a parchment scroll praising popular support in hard times. They asked Wood to forward a similar medal to President McKinley with a scroll declaring a people never forget its benefactors.
The New York arrives from Havana with Admiral Sampson aboard. He notes that Cuba’s wealthier classes favor annexation by the United States, while many Cubans want self government. He says Cuba cannot govern itself now and a period of U S military rule will continue for at least a year, possibly longer.
In Havana on December 26 Spaniards including the Marquis de Pinar del Rio demanded protection to leave Cuba. They entered his Cerro residence and forced him to proclaim Viva Cuba Libre. The Marquis, a leading planter family member, appealed to Captain General Castellanos and the American evacuation commission. The group insists the United States must establish a strong government and provide ample protection.
Ghani Bey, the sultan's aide-de-camp, was killed by Hafuz Pasha in a quarrel at a pastry shop in Constantinople. Ghani Bey had gained notoriety for his lawless raids in Epirus and extorting money under threats of death. Foreign embassy officials have pressed for Bey's punishment but have not succeeded.
News from Manila reports U S cruiser Boston and gunboat Petrel returning from Chinese ports plus Union from Iloilo with troops, St Paul delivering Christmas mail. The flag of the United States was raised over the Malate school house by Father McKinnon, honoring his work reopening the schools. Native troops encamped in the suburbs again cause anxiety.
Montreal Dec 26 General Manager Hays of the Grand Trunk railway proposed submitting operators complaints to arbitration in reply to an ultimatum from Telegraphers chief Powell. The operators accepted the arbitration suggestion and outlined how it should be conducted through their committee.
Omana Nebraska December 26 a jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the case of W F Bechel former auditor of the Pacific Express company charged with embezzlement from company funds leading to a court verdict.
In Madrid on December 26 Senor Sagasta the premier is gravely ill with bronchial pneumonia and high fever. Six physicians treated him and agree on the diagnosis. The illness is said to be aggravated by recent events. The queen regent and many dignitaries are monitoring his condition and have sent physicians.
General Miles, after returning to Washington, reiterates his charges from testimony about beef sent to the army in the West Indies and Cuba. He cites 327 tons of refrigerator beef and 198000 pounds of canned beef unfit for food in Porto Rico and blames chemicals for army sickness.
The government orders Captain Taussig to take possession of Wake Island to serve as a Pacific cable station linking the Philippines with Hawaii and the United States. The move placesWake Island roughly 2,000 miles from Hawaii and 1,300 miles east of Guam, with historical claims noted by Admiral Wilkes.
In Cumberland Maryland on December 26 J W Bowling colored and Martha Craven his white wife were each sentenced to 18 months in the penitentiary the minimum for miscegenation The judge noted it was the first prosecution of the kind in Maryland Bowling claimed the marriage was in good faith and the couple had come from Pennsylvania to wed
London dispatch reports Washington orders the U S consul at Samoa to act with vigilance and not delegate duties to British or German colleagues. It alleges a German agent used rivals to land guns and munitions of war without their knowledge and to gain advantages for German firms.
The secretary of the navy issued an order directing the distilling ship Iris to leave Callao Peru upon her arrival this week and make a course across the Pacific to Manila where her services are needed by Admiral Dewey's fleet accompanying the battleships Oregon and Iowa on their trip around the Horn.
In Cleveland on December 26 Judge Dissett sustained the demurrer to indictments charging ex Mayor F. E. Magowan Mrs Magowan and Mrs Wynn with child stealing The court discharged all defendants stating it is not a crime for a mother to steal her own child in Ohio
In Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin December 26 fire wrecked the steam barge Joyce en route from Milwaukee to Menominee for lumber while moored in the canal. Several crew members including Captain Connolly had narrow escapes as the blaze swept the vessel.
London dispatch reports several hundred Montenegrin soldiers overtaken by a snow slide in the Lara pass. many perished from exposure as rescuers scrambled to reach survivors.
William J. Bryan returned to Lincoln and was toasted at the Oliver theater by the Woman's Bimetallic league. Governor Holcomb welcomed him and praised his patriotism. Bryan spoke on current issues, opposing the gold standard and trusts, with much of the address devoted to anti annexation of the Philippines.
The Havana city council in solemn session resolved in the name of its people to extend warm thanks to President McKinley for the contribution sent in aid of the needy poor. Marquis EstaBan, President.
The American steamer St Louis from Southampton was sighted east of Fire Island at 11 o'clock. The American peace commissioners are on board.
Lieutenant R. P. Hobson arrived in San Francisco in the evening and was driven to the Palace hotel where a public reception, under the Union League club, drew a crowded great court with hundreds unable to gain admission.
DouLuth Dec 26 The mining operations ashore of the Carnegie Steel company on the lake ranges for the past year have amounted to 3 343 784 gross tons about 750 000 tons less than the requirements more of that concern Of this amount 1 154 996 tons came from the mines in Minnesota.
John G Carlisle former secretary of the treasury testified in a police court as complainant against cab driver Richard Leake for stealing a sealskin lacque from Mrs Carlisle valued at 300 dollars Leake was held for trial.
An epidemic of grippe strikes Columbus with several thousand cases reported and public institutions deeply affected. Cincinnati reports a milder, more limited outbreak north of Ohio, with the illness appearing in the city in a mild form.
Str. Louis reports several grippe cases in hospitals and about 100 in East St. Louis, with daily rising suspects. Physicians agree an epidemic of grippe is at hand as cases become widespread.
A Atlas line steamer named Andes ran aground at KingsTon Jamaica during daytime winds and heavy seas. If tugs cannot refloat her, the vessel may be a total loss.
An advertorial touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething aid for children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, ease pain, relieve wind colic, and treat diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents.
State of South Dakota Beadle County to Roxa Pitman owner Walker and Rhomberg. A land sale for unpaid taxes on November 4 1806 sold Lot 5 Block 9 Original Town of Huron West of the 5th Principal Meridian to Beadle County. John P Kirk now holds the tax deed. redemption expires sixty days after service of this notice. John P Kreeg by Geo C Fullinweider His Agent. Dec 29th.
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