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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
1
A short local notice appears with partial text about an event or action. The readable fragments reference a community update and possible timing. No full names, dates, or places are clearly identifiable in the legible portions.
Washington January 4 preliminary figures for government receipts and expenditures list December totals of 59,646,698 in receipts and 27,095,000 in expenditures, producing a $32,551,698 surplus. Excluding Union Pacific, the December surplus is 1,736,494. For six months of the current fiscal year the deficit is 44,865,000 without Union Pacific payments but a 5,454 surplus when Pacific payments are included.
After consultation with state department officials the Red Cross will open a New York headquarters to receive and forward Cuban relief contributions. Miss Barton will lead the effort and may travel to Havana to coordinate with Consul General Lee.
Ashland Wis Dec 30 D L Wiguins representing Weyerhauser Kallenge reports shipments of 600000 feet of lumber from Ashland and New York since navigation closed. Next week Ashland Lumber Co plans 400000 feet recently sold to New York parties to be shipped via Manitowoc and Ludington. Additionally 400000 feet will be shipped from Darfees.
A wartime note indicates a fleet mobilized to oppose, with England, any Russian occupation of Port Arthur. The ships await sign to act and stand in alliance with Britain against Russian forces in the region.
A Shanghai dispatch reports a Japanese squadron of 20 warships waiting near Gotō island outside Nagasaki, including Yashima and Fuji, in close contact with Vice Admiral Buller’s British China Station. Japan aims to block reinforcements to Port Arthur and oppose Russian occupation, amid warlike tension and the recent dissolution of the Japanese diet.
A private telegram to The Globe reports over 20 British warships arriving at Port Hamilton and a Shanghai dispatch notes the British fleet anchoring there. Rumor in Chefoo claims the Japanese fleet has arrived too. Port Hamilton lies south of Korea near Quelpart Island.
Senator Hansbrough said Robert Bergh of Grand Forks North Dakota has been notified to take the consular examination. Bergh is recommended for consul at Gothenburg among fifty candidates for the post.
In Columbus on January 5 the Ohio legislature’s senate race widens into a bitter struggle as the anti Hanna combine binds Republicans with Democrats to oppose Senator Hanna. The looming ballots on January 12 and joint sessions threaten a protracted fight, with figures showing Hanna short of the necessary votes. Bushnell’s allies denounce him while Republicans debate alliances with a Gold Democrat and potential charges against Cleveland officials. Colonel T W Moore resigns from the Athens insane asylum board, protesting Governor Bushnell's stance in the fight.
Canadian Minister Clifford Sifton, back from Washington, reports satisfaction with talks on Yukon affairs. He says duties at Dyea and Skaguay will end, replaced by a certificate on arrival and duty paid upon reaching Canadian soil. Sifton will report to the cabinet at its first meeting.
Senor Pidal, president of the chamber of deputies, in Madrid as Circulo Conservador head, attacked Liberal Cuba policy, autonomy, and urged Canovas policy. He sharply denounced U S conduct citing Monroe doctrine abandonment in Haiti amid German ship threats, drawing cheers for the Union Conservatives and the Queen Regent.
Madrid reports General Weyler has defied the government by resisting immunity from prosecution. A senatorial vote is needed to strip his immunity, while the army reportedly sides with Weyler against the United States. The Nacional paper, censored elsewhere, claims it cannot be stopped in barracks.
In London Ontario a crowded city hall floor collapsed during a municipal campaign rally. A sagging beam, a half closed south door and falling beams trapped attendees. Dozens died or injured, many youths among the victims, as responders retrieved bodies from wreckage.
Cairo reports Cameron Highlanders are prepared to ascend the Nile in two weeks while Seaforth Highlanders are ordered to Egypt. The Daily Mail notes a French expedition near Khartoum and Menelik of Abyssinia is said to have summoned forces to aid French efforts in Equatorial Africa.
Havana reports that General Blanco will take the field within the next fortnight and march to Eastern Cuba. While he is away Senor Galvez, premier of the new colonial cabinet, will govern the island. In Carabello town one hundred of one hundred thirty residents suffer hunger and disease due to lack of authorities.
The article argues health relies on pure blood and proper digestion. It extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the one true blood purifier, claiming it has saved many lives and is trusted as a family medicine by thousands.
The text indicates Floods Pills should be taken only with Hood s Sarsaparilla, suggesting a recommended pairing or regimen. No further context about purpose or usage is provided.
Tacoma reports rapid buildup of Chinese forces as Li Hung Chang returns to Beijing and the emperor seeks aid. Thousands of troops are to be recruited and battalions in maritime provinces doubled within 30 days. The emperor has received 48 secret memorials on defense amid talk of China’s partition by foreign powers.
In the act of moving the congressional library to its building a large box of papers appeared. Written by Thomas Jefferson the contents are public papers inclosed with a note that all papers found with the lot had been returned to the writers.
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