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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
5
Reports outline a decisive defeat of General Buller, with details unfolding as news from the field reach observers. The outcome signals a turning point in ongoing military engagements and prompts analysis of troop movements and strategic implications.
In a small engagement at Colesbury British forces defeated opposing units, lifting national spirits as gloom over London deepens across the capital and surrounding areas.
Prof. Garrett of the Weather Bureau declares Chicago the windiest location in the United States based on recent measurements. The comment highlights persistent gusts around the city as the principal exhibit of the windy condition.
About 2800 residents in Minnesota participated in the 1899 tree planting bounty receiving 2.40 dollars per acre.
The government bans Indians from leaving reservations for exhibition purposes. The South Dakota press association plans its mid winter meeting in Sioux Falls on January 18 and 19.
A sentence alleges that a reform backed plan has been set up to expose the final deceived individuals, with an American league proposed to catch the rest under the reform banner.
Mrs Aguinaldo surrenders to Major March while her wary husband continues to roam the mountain passes. The piece notes ongoing search efforts and uncertain fate for the rebel leaders amid the tense pursuit.
Mr and Mrs C H Burke welcomed a baby girl at their Washington home during the congressional recess.
The grand total of railroad building in the United States during the past year was 2 700 miles, a mileage equal to another trans continental line.
The pension office reports over 25,000 applications from veterans of the war with Spain and with the Philippines, filed during these peaceful times.
The article notes England’s debt may rise by about 100 million dollars as conflict with the Boers continues. Current debt stands near 3 billion, with 4.5 billion in 1816 and a 640 million reduction since 1883. If Britain wins, gold mines could provide indemnity.
A new nonpartisan political organization, the American league, is launched with Gov. Lee Senator Petti grew Tom Ayres and Harry Sawyer leading the movement. The leaders’ backgrounds are cited as evidence of the group’s nonpartisan nature.
The passage contrasts Andrew Carnegie with the evangelist Moody, noting Carnegie’s fear of dying rich and Moody’s example as a model that avoids earthly riches and seeks a heavenly reward.
A Sioux City Journal note says Senator Pettigrew will again win permission from constituents to remain at home. The Sioux Falls Press mentions Mr. Perkins received similar leave years ago and Pettigrew is expected to get the same in 1900.
The article notes a group forming a political religious party to apply Christian teachings. It questions the merging of religion and politics and doubts the methods proposed despite the laudable objective.
The state board of charities and correction sits in Yankton to investigate the insane asylum run by Dr. Ross. He faces drunkenness and misappropriation charges with sensational claims about patient care. Accusations include attendants striking quiet patients and one patient in critical condition lies in the stock ward.
Curtis cites naval observatory experts arguing there are 100 years in a century and that the first year is 1, with 1801 marking the start of the nineteenth century, supporting a precise century reckoning amid ongoing controversy.
A reflective note on how counting years shifts with starting point from one to zero, explaining that if the century began in 1800 the last year is 1899, and that people tend to begin counting at one rather than zero.
The fallen sailors and Marines from the Maine were buried at Arlington Cemetery on Thursday. President and cabinet members lead simple religious services and battlefield honors in a ceremony attended by army and navy officers and government representatives.
Des Moines Capital notes Aguinaldo resembles Bryan in optimism after defeats. It argues Aguinaldo believes public sentiment may differ from last election and that rapid firing and swift campaigning could prolong the rebellion until after next year’s polls.
The piece reflects on the arrival of 1900 with hopes and warnings about material greed. It urges readers to follow Christ's example, focus on duty, and improve both personal virtue and public life as the new century begins. It uses a reverent tone, urging fear of God and steadfast obligation to moral progress.
Philadelphia Press discusses General Lawton's message on the Philippine campaign. The letter to ex Minister Barrett is urged to be read for truth amidst anti imperialist misrepresentations. The piece argues anti imperialists distort Philippine life and leaders while avoiding factual drift.
The piece notes Barrett’s decisive move in countering anti Aguinaldo rhetoric. It credits Barrett with preventing further slander against Gen. Lawton by exposing Winslow’s followers and their misguided views.
The piece cites Senator Hoar proposing resolutions defining the republic's purpose including securing wages for all workers to fund leisure in old age. It argues such aims are impractical due to human nature and recurring poverty, saying government cannot alter natural factors underpinning poverty. It concludes nature, not government, largely drives poverty in America.
The Christian Science Society of Huron gains permission to publish a district column in the Huronite. The piece discusses the movement, Judge Ewing's lecture, and the religion’s growth, while noting tolerant doctrine and organized church stability in Greater New York.
The report compiles mean temperatures precipitation and wind data from Huron South Dakota across January for 18 years. Notable figures include a warmest month average of 24 degrees in 1891 and coldest 1888 at minus 1 degree with extremes of 57 and minus 43 on specific dates.
An advertisement urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla to cure catarrh and avoid complaint about suffering. It presents the tonic as a preferred remedy and implies health benefits from using the product.
An advertisement extolls Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a universal cure for la grippe and a 24 hour remedy for fatal cases. It promises relief for coughs after la grippe and promotes Alice and 50c. subscription offers for the Weekly Horonire.
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