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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Cod Liver Oil with lime and soda phosphates as a winter tonic. It claims it strengthens adults through autumn and winter, and encourages asking a doctor about the emulsion. The wrapper should show a man and fish, with price one dollar.
Rio Janeiro reports indicate martial law extended for an indefinite period due to unsettled conditions. Senator Pinheiro Machado and other prominent public figures have been arrested on conspiracy charges against President Moraes, causing a sensation in the city.
Sr. Paw reports the jury returned a not guilty verdict for Mr. Bickel, former vice president of Minnesota Savings Bank, who headed the institution and faced charges under state banking laws. The ruling comes amid several indictments against him.
McUewe and partners close the purchase of seven San Vier mines from Boston owners. The mines are extensively developed and lie 16 miles south of Tucson, Arizona. Count Manfred von Matuschka of Silesia and Miss Ella Walker of Detroit were married Tuesday in Detroit. Miss Walker is granddaughter of Hiram Walker, founder of Walkerville distillery in Ontario.
The president reappointed William Sinclair to the White House steward post, a position he held under the prior administration. Isabella Fulton, a Chicago teacher visiting Reading, Pennsylvania, committed suicide by stepping in front of a train.
In Washington the civil service debate opened in the House as part of the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill. Three camps formed among members: supporters of the law, advocates of full repeal, and those seeking modification. Key figures Moody Grow Grew, Dockery Robb Pearson, and Landis took positions on the law.
Washington January 7 The Senate saw a sharp civil service debate as cabinet replies to a resolution on civil service applications across departments were presented and the bill for the 12th census bureau was discussed. Senator Cullom Illinois urged law modification as authorities drifted from the original intent with contributions from Senators Allen Nebraska and Cockrell Missouri.
The German press voices self-satisfaction over German diplomacy in China after Baron von Buelow’s high honor from Emperor William. Germany plans to strengthen holdings in Shan-Tung, establish a bank branch at Kiao-Chon, issue coastal maps, and exploit coal beds while warning of clashes with Russia or England depending on north or south moves. Vienna notes The Deutsche Zeitung echoes pride, claims England’s defeat but denies war, praising William for undermining Britain’s universal dominance.
Washington January 7 a Republican committee bill would overhaul the civil service system introducing a six year tenure for eligible workers. The measure confines coverage to Washington departments and localities with more than twenty six employees and sets five year commissions with removal power limited to the appointing authority.
Washington announces senate appointments of interest to the Northwest including collectors of internal revenue John W Patterson and John M Kembie of Iowa, receivers of public moneys in South Dakota, registers of land offices at Huron Mitchell Aberdeen, and Frank A Morris named surveyor general of South Dakota.
At the 21st convocation in Quicano Pres Harper announced a Rockefeller gift of 200000 to raise the university income for the year starting July 1 1898 to 729000. A new college of commerce and politics will be founded to teach practical business and politics with departments in railways transportation banking finance insurance manufacturing trade diplomatic service and journalism.
In the Transvaal capital Johannesburg Jan 6 voting has begun for the presidential race. Candidates Kruger Joubert and Schalkburger contend with Joubert alleging Schalkburger is splitting the vote to aid Kruger. Joubert vows to stay as commandant-general if Kruger is re-elected, otherwise he will resign.
In San Francisco the circuit court with Judges Morrow and Dehaven heard Eugene Duprey seek leave to file a writ of habeas corpus for W H T Durrant at San Quentin. The petition was heard and the judge took the matter under advisement after Duprey's argument.
A Shanghai dispatch reports Russia aims to secure terms like Germany's for occupying Port Arthur and the Kia Tong peninsula from north of Talien Wan. It is believed England and Japan will thwart the plan. The Hong Kong Daily Chronicle correspondent says Port Arthur blocks Pekin's entrance, making transfer of the court to Nankin essential.
Senator Teller introduced a concurrent resolution declaring that United States bonds, principal and interest, may be paid in standard silver dollars at the government's option. The measure argues such payment does not violate public faith or harm creditors and was referred to the finance committee.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Bland of Missouri predicts a gains for silver in every region at the next congressional election and says the next house will hold a comfortable silver majority. He states the fight will be directly between gold and silver with no bi metalist dodge. Cuban Relief Appeal From New York asks for donations to aid 200000 Cubans in danger of death from starvation. Checks should be made payable to Treasurer Central Cuban Relief Committee Temple Court New York City.
Representatives of a Canadian and American company who visited Labrador for saw mill sites report vast gold deposits rivaling the Klondike and expect development soon.
In London it is reported that Britain may guarantee the new Chinese loan of 16 million pounds at 3 percent. The concessions would require opening new treaty ports to all nations on equal terms, per The Globe's financial report via the stock exchange.
Washington on January 7 Representative Johnson of North Dakota introduced a bill to repeal the new pelagic sealing law and the importation of sealskins obtained by pelagic sealers.
The Maryland house of delegates adjourned without organization as 11 Baltimore city delegates rebel against party leaders Senator Wellington Governor Lowndes and other Republicans. With seven seceders the GOP cannot elect a speaker, and with four seceders the Democrats would have enough to organize.
A special committee aligned with opponents of civil service reform has agreed on a bill and will report it to the conference soon. The measure makes changes to offices in the classified service and narrows the powers and duties of the civil service commission.
In South Dakota Rivera Wasn Hington on Jan 7 Senator Kyle introduced amendments to the river and harbor bill proposing 100000 dollars for the Missouri River at Yankton 100000 at Pierre and 67800 at Elk Point with a focus on elevated river works and funding details for three cities.
Mrs Mauch of Sundance Wyoming recounts stomach and liver trouble with poor appetite. After using Hood’s Sarsaparilla with Hood’s Pills, appetite and strength improved. two bottles left her perfectly well. She continues to use Hood’s Sarsaparilla occasionally for ongoing health.
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