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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
6
A mother notes her baby grows thin and pale despite feeding. The child shows hollow cheeks and fear, living on stored fat until quick intervention with Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is urged to restore fat and health.
ATien Tsin court martial sentenced Privates Dickson to 21 years and Seamons to 20 years for highway protection money demands during river guard duty. Dickson fled. Seamons jailed. Meanwhile Kiang Su province 300 residents petition the emperor for a public return date to Peking to soothe unrest after Boxer troubles. The Chiao Pao laments the destroyed Tien Tsin wall built over 300 years.
A Baltimore winter zoo fire in the old cyclorama building kills 75 or more animals including one elephant one camel two donkeys and a pack of hounds. Estimated animal loss about 109000 with building replacement costs in the 15000 to 20000 range. The blaze started from a likely insu lated electric wire and was discovered at 10 40 p m during a snowstorm.
Peace among warring Creeks appears near as Chitto Haj is to be tried for treason after a preliminary hearing in Muskogee. A few minority leaders may be arrested, cavalry under Lt. Dixon stays to quell any remaining unrest, and signal fires on surrounding hills kept troops on alert through the night.
King Edward and the Duke of Cambridge arrived in London and will approve funeral plans this afternoon. There is speculation over the late royal residence with Sandringham likely kept and Marlborough House possibly vacated or sold to William K. Vanderbilt for the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough if they relocate.
State Oil Inspectors Baird of Toledo and Mall of Columbus issue a mandate for all gasoline lamp manufacturers in Ohio to discontinue at once. Large factories exist and thousands use lamps. Officials warn of radical measures if not obeyed and anticipate court challenges to enforce the statutes.
Governor Sayers reports a total relief fund of 1 988 414 dollars from September flood aid. Donations flowed from Galveston Houston and other places with contributions from nations around the world.
Residents report four incendiary fires in Champion Michigan with kerosene used in all cases. The schoolhouse, Champion Iron Company hay barn, Beacon House stable, and the town hall were targeted. The iron company hires guards to watch properties after the attacks.
Columbia February 4 legislature kills a second time a bill to prohibit child labor in cotton mills. Lawmakers reason 6000 Piedmont mill operatives petitioned to be left alone.
Two thousand workers on the Madrid Caceres and Portugal railway walk out, causing disruption. Authorities guard trains between Madrid and the Portuguese frontier to maintain service.
Washington reports show the House spending the day on the agricultural bill with speeches from Thayer on the ship subsidy, White delivering a valedictory on race relations, and Gaines addressing constitutional limits on insular possessions. Corliss attacked the animal‑industry bureau, a Mahon point of order cut the science bureau reorganization, and a Flynn Stephens exchange resurfaced over the Kiowa and Comanche bill.
In Washington on January 31 Senator Frye announced plans to keep the shipping bill ahead of appropriation measures, signaling leaders intend to force an early vote. Senator Turner denounced the bill as a “lawless” raid on the treasury, alleging up to 270 million dollars in government expenditures. The Indian appropriation bill passed earlier in the day.
Washington January 31 The house committee on judiciary votes 10 to 5 that Representative Richardson of Alabama should be paid from August 6 1900 the date of his election to succeed General De Wheeler The ruling addresses whether pay should start from Wheeler’s resignation or congressional convening date and will serve as a precedent.
Washington January 31 Rear Admiral J B Kautz, recently relieved from command of the Pacific station, is placed on the retired list due to age. He served nearly 18 years at sea and led American forces during the Samoan crisis, credited with firmness that helped avert serious international complications.
In Berlin Ontario on January 31, Judge Chisholm heard sentencing for the kidnapping of Mrs. Abel’s daughter dated January 11. William Ahl, the principal, drew seven years in Kingston penitentiary. Neufischer received six months in Central prison for taking the child to Elgin Illinois. Klinberger got three months in Berlin jail for driving the child to Galt.
Fort Scott Kansas dispatch reports a leading New York plate glass insurer instructing its Kansas agent to amend policies on glass in joints saloons and drug stores to shield the company from losses tied to Carrie Nation and the W C T U.
Joplin Missouri February 4 75 leading zinc producers convened to curb supply and shut down mines for four weeks to bolster prices.
London reports confirm General Dewet with 1500 men and two guns in Cape Colony. Durban sources say field operations will be revived with mounted troops hunting Boers. The Daily News urges using visiting European dignitaries to press for an end to the war in South Africa.
London dispatch says Dewet’s force crossed the Bloemfontein Ladybrand line near Israelspool on the night of January 30. French’s cavalry and mounted troops sweep east of the Pretoria Johannesburg railroad and engage about 2,000 of the enemy at Wilge Valley. Knox reports fighting south of Welcome on January 29 with several Boers buried and British losses.
Reports from Caracas via Port of Spain say insurgents retook Carupano and plan to attack Cuma soon. A Venezuelan revolution grows while Caracas stays calm. U S officials consider reports serious as press dispatches and diplomatic messages are suppressed.
A group of four to five hundred Boers raided Benoni on a Wednesday in January, evading patrols to damage the mines. After fighting, the Boers were repelled, many wounded were taken away, two remained behind, and three prisoners were captured by the British. Commandant Marais was wounded and later captured.
Walter C McAlister William A Death and Andrew J Campbell were found guilty of second degree murder in the Jennie Bosschieter killing and were each sentenced to 30 years in prison with hard labor. George J Kerr pled to rape and received 15 years. Kerr could have faced a $1000 fine.
Rome dispatch reports Lord Kitchener writes to Archbishop Sogaro dated January 15 admitting British position is difficult and Boers hope for European intervention while asserting Britain has not committed cruelties.
Cleveland February 2 Memorial post G A R has received for final application from Senator M A Hanna to join the organization. The request was referred to the committee for report and action will be taken in a week or two. Hanna was first lieutenant of Company C 150th Ohio during the Civil War.
Brigadier General Fitzhugh Lee relays that Lieutenant Dixon reports no violence by Indians at Holdenville and Eufaula, while Chitto Harjo Crazy Snake is arrested and held at Henrietta. Dixon ordered to protect railways and bridges. locals stay in homes without fear.
The Navy Department will omit certain equipment and supplies from the specifications of the new battleships and protected cruisers bids for which open Feb 1. The changes reduce vessel costs. Also reports quartz in Klondike running up to 400 dollars a ton and Dawson plans February 24 claims openings.
A Harper Kansas report says all the local joints are closed in anticipation of a possible visit by Mrs. Nation. The rumor reached Topeka with a January 31 dispatch noting the town preparing for her arrival.
In Washington on February 1 the house debated amendments to the agricultural appropriation bill. Indiana's Mr Landis proposed withholding funds to Utah’s college until polygamy proof satisfied. Mr King challenged the move, while Landis asserted existing polygamists among Utah staff. The amendment passed despite King’s later counterproposal. The bill also included a $50,000 farmers bulletins boost and irrigation study discussion. the bill finally passed.
In Washington on February 1 the ship subsidy measure remained at the front with little progress. Turley of Tennessee and Jones of Arkansas led opposition speeches accusing the bill of favoritism. Jones called it a scheme to loot the treasury. The day closed after the reading of the bill and without action on amendments. Earlier an effort to agree to the conference report on the army reorganization bill failed.
Representative Mercer of Nebraska introduced a public buildings and grounds bill raising construction cost limits across several cities. The package totals about 1.5 million dollars with increases in Aberdeen South Dakota Eau Claire Wisconsin Creston Iowa Fergus Falls Minnesota Helena Montana St Cloud Minnesota St Paul Minnesota Oskaloosa Iowa.
General Uribe-Uribe, Colombian revolutionary chief, sails from San Juan aboard the Red D line steamer Philadelphia to New York to purchase arms. He says insurgents control interior forces with 5,000 men but lack ammunition and predicts Panama city may be attacked.
The basement blaze at Platky's department store in Grand Forks N D spread to gut the entire building within about ninety minutes causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars.
Little Rock Arkansas February 1 The house after a spirited debate voted 46 to 37 against expunging from its records a resolution previously adopted expressing sympathy with the Filipinos and Boers.
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