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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1896
Page
5
A Journal dispatch reports insurgents near Havana with muskets and cannon heard from the eastern suburbs. Trains carry refugees from surrounding villages while steamers fill with fleeing passengers. Plantations suspend grinding as panic grows and families flee toward Mariano and major seaports.
Havana reports insurgents moving through Pinar del Rio province destroying sugar cane and tobacco crops. Guira Melena and Guara Malena burned, mayor and merchant killed, churches and homes plundered. Refugees flood Havana as insurgent advance guard reaches Pastoral and Saco Taco. No current fear of attack despite alarms. Dr Artigas poisoning claim dismissed.
An official dispatch from Havana reports the march westward of Cuban insurgents has been halted by General Navarro who defeated them. The news stirs Spain as reinforcements are expected, while authorities criticize Captain General Martinez de Campos but keep him in command of Cuba operations.
Key West Jan 8 Jesus Pena a Cuban patriot received a cipher dispatch from General Gomez stating the Spaniards were hemmed in on all sides and that Havana would fall to the patriot troops before night.
El Heraldo reports that Martinez de Campos, captain general of the forces in Cuba and governor general of the island, has resigned. The resignation marks a key change in colonial administration and military leadership on the island.
In Quincy on January 8 a county poorhouse retiree, Wilson Wheeler, inherited a large sum from a distant relative. The windfall unsettled him enough that a conservator was appointed to manage his property.
After a 700 strong column under Dr Jameson fought southward to Vinkvontein six miles from Johannesburg it was surrounded by 4800 Boers on Thursday. The marchers exhausted and without food for a day and a half continued until cartridges ran out and no flag was raised. Jameson had hoped 2000 Uitlanders would join at Krugsdorp.
A Cape Town dispatch reports President Kruger halted food to Johannesburg and arrested the entire national reform committee. Entry to the Transvaal now requires a passport for all travelers.
Helena, January 8 1895. Montana reports 1895 as the greatest cattle year with total receipts of 11,002,560 dollars. Cattle shipments reached 246,460 head and home slaughter about 60,000, totaling 305,460 head. average price about 56 dollars per head.
Special Indian Agent Able forms a committee of three in Bulackk River Fats Wis to pressure the mayor for a pledge that no intoxicants will be sold to Indians during payment. If the mayor cannot assure compliance, Able says he will withhold payment.
The bulletin notes a $61,251,826 gold reserve, Baker reelected president of the Chicago Board of Trade, Boston and New York temperatures at extreme lows, eastbound Chicago shipments up from last week, Trumansburg fire with about 50 000 pounds loss, Leupp named to the Indian Commission, Humes sentenced for pension irregularities, a double murder suicide attempt in Little York, jealousy cited, and U S 1895 gold production at $52 614 000 up $15 million from 1894.
Latest market report from Milwaukee dated January 6 1896 shows flour firmness and price quotes for grains. Wheat No 2 spring 57 percent No 1 Northern 51 cents May 59 4 cents. Corn No 3ек unspecified. Oats higher No 2 white 18 cents No 3 white 18 19 cents.
Wheat prices in Minneapolis on January 6 1896 show January at 44 and a half cents, May at five diecents. Track prices list No 1 hard at 46 cents, No 1 Northern at 55? cents, and No 2 Northern at 53 ½ cents.
Cash No 1 hard 54 3 4c No 1 Northern 53 34c No 2 Northern 51 50 ig 4c No 3 spring 49 34 84c Rejected 174 tse.
Hogs were strong and active with quality good and only two loads on the market. Cattle and sheep also showed strong demand with more cattle wanted. Receipts noted were 100 hogs, 50 cattle, 0 sheep, and 0 calves.
Hogs market active with prices from .85 to 3.57 for light hogs and up to 4.89 for heavy. Cattle market strong with beeves around 3.20 to 4.75, cows and heifers 1.70 to 3.80, calves 2.80 to 3.75. Sheep market strong. receipts hogs 49 000 cattle 15 500 sheep 17 090.
On January 6 1806 Chicago reports closing prices for wheat corn oats pork and lard. Wheat January 3 cents February 53 7 60 May 60 cents. Corn January 254 cents February 264 cents May 83 cents July 2 3 cents. Oats January 1144 May 193 cents July 19.19 cents. Pork January 3 dollars 35 cents May 89.6 percent. Lard January 5 dollars 474 cents May 5.75 dollars.
London reports Sir Joseph Chamberlain condemns Dr. Jameson for entering the Transvaal. Sir Hercules Robinson and the British agent at Johannesburg urge compliance with law as Jameson’s forces cut wires while advancing. Cecil Rhodes says Jameson acted without authority and sought to halt him.
The Times dispatch notes Rotterdamsche Courant criticizes Dr Jameson’s Transvaal action as British arrogance and fears Britain will act to erase the Majubhill incident. It cites hopes Germany will intervene as Anglo-German tensions rise and public opinion turns angry. The Berlin Times correspondent says the crisis threatens relations, with Germany viewed as a moral protector of the Transvaal.
Bern reports a British assault on the Transvaal has sparked a sensation. Kreuz Zeitung accuses greed and bad faith, while National Zeitung urges defending South Africa's independence and aiding President Krueger if needed.
The throne speech notes potential federal action to re establish separate schools in Manitoba as Premier Greenway declines. It also calls for stronger militia readiness and improved Canadian defenses. A joint Alaska Canada boundary commission report has been signed and will be presented to governments.
A Pretoria cable says Johannesburg has an uprising. Three hundred more armed men from a British chartered company crossed the frontier Tuesday evening. President Kruger declares determination to repel the freebooters by force of arms and a Boer English conflict is expected within 24 hours.
Berlin dispatch says Emperor William promises moral support to the Boers and may pursue further measures if Britain continues its current course. The report notes potential German actions beyond moral backing in response to the Boer government crisis.
London dispatch notes skepticism about a reported offer from Kruger to Germany to assume a protectorate over the Transvaal. The correspondent says the move would violate conventions with England and questions the claim's accuracy.
London report says President Kruger telegraphed Colonial Secretary Chamberlain pledging the Boers will adopt a passive attitude toward Dr. Jameson's force on its arrival outside Johannesburg.
Berlin reports the Komische Zeitung says Germany has sent an official inquiry to England seeking the English government's intended actions to restore the status quo in the Transvaal.
The January mass meeting at Labor Lyceum declared a street railway strike amid chaotic scenes in Philadelphia. Conservatives protested strongly while Kirschner of the Cigarmakers' union urged action, and the vote showed a striker majority despite earlier attempts at peace.
Helena Montana reports 1895 metal production valued at about 47175000 dollars with gold at 4100000 dollars and silver totaling 4500000 ounces. Copper, lead and bullion receipts show strong gains. copper output estimated at 65 percent of U S production, Helena assay receipts up 10 percent from 1894 and 47 percent from 1895.
The World reports Mrs. Alva S. Vanderbilt has announced engagement to Oliver Belmont. She is the divorced wife of William K. Vanderbilt and mother of the Duchess of Marlborough. Belmont, son of the late August Belmont, is also a divorcee. A wedding is anticipated soon.
A lengthy London article argues that President Cleveland’s position on the Monroe doctrine is justified and as legitimate as Europe’s, presenting a defense of U.S. policy in the era.
The State of South Dakota to Huron Manufacturing Company defendant is summoned to answer the complaint filed by Everett F. Dutton in Beadle County Circuit Court. Answer due within thirty days after service, dated November in Huron with publication from December 12 to January 24.
George W. Longstaff sheriff announces sale of Lots 1 and 2 and the east half of the NW quarter of section 7 township 109 range 63 Beadle County South Dakota at public auction on January 18, 1896 at 2 PM. Property seized under an August 1595 Beadle Circuit Court execution in favor of A F Anderson against Joseph Gilfillen for 94.67 dollars plus costs.
Notice of foreclosure on a mortgage made September 12 1893 by Jerry Burger and Virginia A Burger to Catharine E Schuman Beadle County South Dakota. Sale at the Beadle County Courthouse Huron on February 1 1896 at 2 PM for 16 acres southeast quarter section 20 township 112 north range 60 west fifth principal.
State of South Dakota Fifth Judicial Circuit Beadle County. W S Schuyler vs Chas W A Reynolds Foreclosure sale ordered by judgment. Sheriff W Longstaff will auction January 4 at 1 pm at the Beadle County Court House front door Clarksville Altoona property Lot 21 Block 2 Beadle County SD to satisfy $657.83 plus costs and interest. First publication Nov 25 last Jan 10.
Broadland township invites sealed bids for constructing three artesian wells at specified compass points in town 112 range 63. Bids due January 2 1896 with bidder responsible for moving machinery fuel and water. S. M. McFarlane chairman EF Potter clerk Broadland SD postal address listed.
The State of South Dakota issues summons to defendant Joseph Geltiling in Beadle County Fifth Judicial Circuit. Plaintiff seeks $118.07 plus interest. thirty days to answer after service, or judgment will be entered. Dated Huron September 25 1895. Joan Woop, Plaintiff's Attorney.
Taken Up By the undersigned at Virgil, one small scrub mare, shed all around, and one small bay colt. Owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and get some. W. S. Van Horveg, Virgil, S. D., Dec. 28, 1895.
Public notices announce foreclosure sale in Beadle County SD on January 4 1896 for a measure in Huron and mortgage foreclosure on January 25 1896 for Allen P Cram and Cram mortgage. Also a plan to vacate Miller's First Addition plat in Huron March 2 1896 filed by John H Miller sole proprietor.
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