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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
5
The initial San Juan voting event sparked a riot as crowds clashed during the election process. Authorities reported injuries and property damage as demonstrators protested results.
The public scene shows factories nationwide operating at or near full capacity. Polygamist Roberts threatens to appeal to the United States Supreme Court. The British loss at Spion Kop is estimated at 40 percent of those on the field.
The Centerville Journal suggests Pettigrew is a cipher with the rim rubbed away. British losses total 8 216 officers and men killed wounded and captured. Ex Consul Macrum has reached New York but declined to discuss Transvaal affairs. Thousands of South Dakotans attended Adjutant Jonas Lien’s funeral at Sioux Falls Sunday. US ships continue returning from Cuba with soldiers killed in the Spanish American War.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a custom duty of 25 percent on Porto Rican imports, aiming to adjust tariff policy. The move reflects fiscal priorities and may impact Puerto Rican commerce and pricing.
In a senate session on Thursday Senator Sewell of New Jersey denounced Pettigrew as a traitor for backing Aguinaldo, asserting political betrayal amid the ongoing Philippine conflict. The exchange highlighted tensions between rival factions and the broader independence debate.
The Great Northern labor dispute ends as trainmen approve the company's wage schedule.
The Maryland house of delegates, dominated by Democrats, effectively killed a resolution urging William Jennings Bryan to address the body.
Arthur Sewell, former Democratic vice presidential candidate, advocates expansion and predicts a McKinley victory in the upcoming election. He argues growth policy strengthens the nation and boosts the incumbent's prospects for a second term.
The situation in Kentucky calms but a clash is expected Wednesday as thousands attend the burial of Berator Goebe. Local authorities brace for potential friction amid the large turnout and funeral events.
Three new towns on the river railroad in Charles Mix county will be named Platte Seldes and Wagner Each town hopes to become the future county seat and center of government for the district.
Judge Brewer of the United States Supreme Court rules that the new century begins January 1 next. The decision clarifies the legal aspects of its use.
The body of Lieut Zanas Lien adjutant of the First South Dakota arrived in Sioux Falls on Friday and was buried Sunday with military honors.
General Roberts seeks 90,000 extra soldiers while the government proposes 50,000 militia and volunteers plus 40,000 reserves. The militia ballot act makes unattached men aged 18 to 36 liable for five years of service.
The Sioux Falls laager faces shock as Mark Bridge, known for anti Pettigrew stances, announces himself as an independent candidate for mayor. The Foxy pro Beers league and allied groups react with consternation seeking shelter amid the political upheaval.
Indications point to a spring and summer rush to Cape Nome on United States soil. Observers expect richer yields than Canada and foresee the US attaining a high rank among gold producers in 1900 and 1901.
The report notes this country may hold more precious metals than any other when all its gold and river mines are counted.
British troops pull back south of the river toward Ladysmith. General Jualler reports defeat with no casualty figures. Boers claim 1500 killed, likely including wounded. the setback marks the worst disaster for Britain so far.
In McCook county farmer H D Groenwold clashed with neighbor Dennis McMahon over horses trespassing on corn. Groenwold fired injuring the animals, was arrested, and settled the case by paying 500 plus 50 in expenses totaling 550 to McMahon.
The Goebel murder is denounced as a public calamity and a result of a corrupt system in Kentucky. The assassin should be found and punished swiftly. Goebel’s death is framed as a martyrdom for rights denied by the ballot, with both sides blamed for the violent climate and political vitriol.
A congressional bill aims to organize and advance the U S Weather Bureau, citing its recent progress benefiting commerce and agriculture. It envisions merit-based appointments, civil service principles, and a pro rata pension fund, with gradual retirement for aged or disabled staff.
The text argues for a favorable view of the weather service bill and notes Democratic debate. It cites The Minneapolis Times calling Bryan unelectable in northern states and urges Pennsylvania leaders to push prosperity and a strong currency. It humorously suggests a ticket with diverse ideological labels to unify factions.
In congress Joseph Sibley denounces the Chicago silver platform describing himself as a genuine article. He argues bimetallism once sacred is ruined by gold production and cautions the Democratic Party to adopt a practical policy or fail to legislate. Daly declares silver dead as Sibley labels 16 to 1 as ridiculous.
A Denver Post piece explains the egg market collapse as hens resumed laying in open winter, undoing monopolists who bought up summer eggs and stored them. The open supply forced cold storage eggs to be dumped at prices below cost as the monopoly collapsed.
The column defends Christian Science against hostile preaching and argues ministers should rely on truth, not slander. It cites Gamaliel’s caution, praises Christian Scientists for healing and reform, and notes regular services in the Hills block.
The Madison Outlook notes a wide split among reformers with twenty five factions including silver dems gold dems anti expansion and various pops. It suggests careful selection for the fall ticket to cover the field. The piece ends mid sentence with a Pettigrew pop example.
The piece notes how in the West a man who was once a $15 a month hired hand now often owns 160 to 640 acres with stock, a fine home, and savings. It contrasts this with rapid wealth schemes and urges young workers to value steady toil, honesty, and thrift as the sure path to old age security.
An old advertisement claims a half century track record for Karl's Clover Root Tea addressing constipation indigestion and sick headache. It offers 25 or 50 cent sizes and a money back guarantee if results are unsatisfactory.
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago vice president Illinois woman's alliance speaks of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy describing a severe cold that threatened pneumonia. She says the medicine was pleasant, relieved her quickly, saved a doctor's bill, and she will never be without it. For sale at Wheeler's drug store.
The piece laments England’s losses in South Africa and argues new tactics. It contrasts British officer casualty rates with American practice, calls for changes to soldier autonomy, and warns that British prestige and discipline must adapt quickly to modern warfare.
Mrs Mary Vavagan of Trimble Kentucky recalls severe postnatal illness including bearing down pains, back stiffness, and digestive distress. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Liver Pills and Wash for recovery and urges other women to seek the remedy.
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