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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
7
Attorneys for Admiral Samp Schley have filed a brief appealing a prior ruling. The document argues points of law and cites previous precedents to support the challenge. The appeal seeks reversal or modification of the decision in question.
Attorney for Rear Admiral Sampson submits to President Roosevelt that the court of inquiry did not hear evidence on who held supreme command at the Santiago battle. The brief asserts fresh testimony shows command signals, ship visibility, and that Sampson was in command, while Schley’s claim seeks relief from the court’s ruling.
Alarming rumors circulated in Washington on February 8 that Admiral Sampson had taken a serious turn for the worse in the past day. Official inquiries found no definite change, but noted a steady retrograde progression common to his illness.
Charles M. Schwab president of United States Steel and Mrs Schwab were guests at a private luncheon at the Mansion House London hosted by Lord Mayor Sir Joseph C Dimsdale. Also present were Sir Thomas Lipton Archibald W Maconochie Sheriff Bell and Colonel Hunsiker chairman of the Nickel corporation.
London reports the death of Thomas Sydney Cooper, born 1803, the oldest academician who exhibited at the Royal Academy for 67 consecutive years. He died at Vernon Holme, Hardledown near Canterbury, after a period of illness.
Laurenc Erasmus known as Commandant Marais, leader of Boer forces in the Zwartkop range in 1901, has been captured in the vicinity of Laingsburg, Matjesfontein, Cape Colony, on February 8.
Washington reports indicate the United States working with Japan and Great Britain to deter Russia and China from a Manchurian treaty that would close ports. The State Department emphasizes preserving U S trade advantages in Manchuria and a firm open door stance guiding concessions and railroads.
The Presbyterian committee on church revision meets daily in Philadelphia to prepare its report for the general assembly in New York next May. Dr. Minton of San Francisco chairs the sessions, with executive proceedings limited to authorized channels. Textual revision is the key item, with a subcommittee directed to report, plus a brief doctrine statement and notes on debatable points in the confession of faith.
Berlin officials provided a detailed account of German stance during 1898 Cuba crisis. They reiterate that Germany refused to join European powers in any collective move against the United States and would not back armed intervention in Cuba. The report also notes Germany's aim to counter impressions of unfriendly intent toward the United States.
Oriental dispatches report a decree from the empress dowager calling viceroy Sun Fang and Shan Si governor to surround and slay the desperadoes who killed Belgian missionaries. Local officials are cashiered and ordered to capture them or be dismissed.
A London Herald dispatch asserts that William C Whitney and Foxhall Keene are unlikely to join the English Jockey Club. The claim that either American may be elected is dismissed as contrary to custom, though they would be welcomed personally.
The remains of Edward and John Biddle were interred in a single grave at Calvary Cemetery in Pittsburg at 9 45 a m. with fewer than 25 mourners present. Rev Father Sweeney conducted the Roman Catholic burial service as the grave was filled and the mourners returned home.
Government forces retreat to Carupano after daily skirmishes near Gdaria. Troops reach the port exhausted with several men killed or wounded in fighting with the insurgents.
Major General Otis commanding the Lakes division has come back from Washington where he attended the army post board sessions. He declined to preempt the secretary of war with remarks on the board's recommendations, noting that the report to the secretary is not yet public. The Chroni...
In Greeley Colorado on February 8 jailer Williams mortally wounded Peter Kane an insane prisoner during an attempted jailbreak. Two other prisoners Thomas Huff and David Fair charged with highway robbery rushed the door. Williams fired at Huff who used Kane as a shield to block the shot.
London reports in the house of commons that 446 008 horses were p urchased during the war. Of these 177 101 came from the United States and 11 364 from Canada. About 89 750 horses were captured in South Africa.
Admiral and Mrs. Schley departed Knoxville at 8:37 a.m. bound for Washington aboard the private car of W. H. Peddle, superintendent of transportation for the Southern Railway. The trip will be made entirely on the Southern with numerous stops en route.
Snow storms and heavy fog grip most of the United Kingdom in what is described as the worst weather in twenty years. London experienced darkness in the morning and traffic along the Thames and Mersey faced danger. Scotland and Wales saw communications blocked and outdoor work halted across districts.
The Post reports the president will publicly answer Admiral Schley's appeal next Saturday and the response is expected adverse to Schley. A White House visitor quotes the president favoring sustaining the majority court verdict. Also noted is the execution of Frederick Schultz in Sault Ste. Marie for a August week shooting of Mrs. Craig following intoxicated quarrel.
The War Office summary shows up to Jan 31 a total reduction of 25 305 men from death or permanent disability. Casualties including surviving wounded total 5 240 officers and 190 701 men.
Chicago reports an explosion at the Trestle butcher shop on Twenty second street causing a deadly fire. Eight Trostle family members are listed among the dead as investigators probe gas pipe damage and possible negligence. Fire, police, and gas experts search ruins for additional victims and cause.
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