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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1896
Page
1
A dyspeptic carries a dreadful load, with one part energetic and the other ailing. Constipation triggers most cases of indigestion and related ailments, warned by headaches, sour stomach, and loss of appetite. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are promoted as a gentle, fast-acting remedy.
Ottawa reports a reconciliation within the government after days of dissension. Sir Charles Tupper Sr. joins the cabinet and seven bolting ministers are readmitted, with Sir Mackenzie Bowell likely to remain premier for now while Tupper leads policy.
The Times discusses ministerial turmoil in Canada and argues Mackenzie Bowell could form a new cabinet but may hold office only weeks before resigning to allow Sir Charles Tupper to take over.
The Times urges the United States to press President Crespo to recognize that Venezuela must seek direct settlement with Britain. England favors direct settlement with Venezuela but requires Venezuela to initiate talks and reestablish contact with Great Britain. The Chronicle notes possible resumption of talks based on settled districts between British Guiana and Venezuela.
The fourth annual bonspiel of the Northwestern Curling association opened at Glen Avon rink under the Duluth Curling club. Participants include rinks from St. Paul Minneapolis Superior Mauston Milwaukee Portage Waupaca Winnipeg Rat Portage Portage la Prairie Neepawa and Chicago. Duluth sends eight rinks.
Orrumwa Iowa January 15 Senator Allison said the bond bill would pass the senate with a free coinage amendment but fail in the house The revenue bill would pass both chambers but be vetoed by the president
The International Bricklayers' Union convened at 9 a m with 572 delegates from the United States and Canada attending. President William Kline of New York presided as the session began.
Reports from Havana on January 15 describe fires near Vegas and San Francisco de Paula blamed on insurgents. Residents fear their approach while authorities downplay uprising risks and mobilize volunteers, guards, and civilian defense, though insurgents reportedly lack arms and ammunition.
Washington January 15 Senator Kyle introduces a resolution urging the president to recognize Cuban insurgent representatives when they appear to exercise a government seat and command a majority of natives. If so recognized they would be granted belligerent rights by the United States.
In Albany on January 15 1917 the assembly adopted a resolution asking the president and Congress to recognize Cuban patriots as belligerents and express sympathy with their cause.
Lawyers in the Northern Pacific railroad case secure agreement with Supreme Court Justices Harlan Field and Brewer to present facts. They will ask placement under one receiver or one set to manage the road as an entirety rather than multiple independent receivers. Each judge’s circuit would cover part of the road.
A scaffold at 38 South Second Street collapsed injuring three painters. Will Anderson and Edward Petrosky were instantly killed while Henry Peterson fatally injured as the accident occurred on January 15 in Philadelphia.
In Chicago on January 15 James S Clarkson of Jon s said the Republican nomination fight will be spirited and interesting but not as dramatic as Grant Blaine conflicts. He predicted several ballots with no clear winner and named possible candidates Reed Alison McKinley Davis Morton Harrison Custom Quay Lincoln Spooner Hoar Foraker Warner Miller among others. Clarkson cited Allison as the strongest on all points.
Republican Senators meet in brief caucus after adjournment and agree that if emergency arises they would support Senator Frye for president pro tem of the senate. No vote taken but plan praised. Utah senators’ arrival will delay secretary and sergeant-at-arms election.
A Davenport mass meeting urged Congress to provide ample funding for Hennepin canal work and Mississippi river improvements this year. The gathering also pressed testing by U S engineers of portable jetty effectiveness against sand bars. Speakers included J C Long and A P McGuirk along with Mayor Henry Vollmer.
Superintendent William Craig of the Duluth Gas and Water company faces a second degree manslaughter indictment after impure water led to typhoid death of Harry Smith. Engineer J B Stewart indicted for perjury. Craig released on five thousand dollar bond.
Des Moines Ia Jan 15 The 26th general assembly convened at noon In the senate W E Bullard was elected permanent secretary In the house H W Byers was made speaker and J D Bowen chief clerk Both houses adopted resolutions of respect for Judge Wright and adjourned to attend the funeral Upon reassembling Gov Jacksons message will be received and after canvassing the vote for governor and lieutenant governor the house will fix a date for the inauguration of Governor Drake
Winnipeg dated report states Premier Greenway of Manitoba is re elected as opponent in the Mountain division withdrew. Greenway now has nine supporters elected and expects to sweep on the school issue Wednesday.
A Congo steamer disaster on the Mississippi near Carruthersville leaves four missing and presumed drowned. Two others are injured but not seriously. The Republic report cites a Carruthersville special.
Omaha reports ex city treasurer Bolia released from jail after posting bonds totaling 40 thousand dollars. Authorities allege a shortage near 115 thousand dollars, which bondsmen say they will cover.
Turkey will not permit foreign or domestic groups to distribute funds to Turkish subjects within its borders. The government asserts it will meet the needs of all subjects directly, regardless of creed or race, and reject foreign interference based on hostile claims.
General Maximo Gomez reports success in Western Cuba with cane fields burned to provoke revolt against Spain. He states he avoids major battles to preserve arms and avoids occupying towns, directing movements to disrupt transport and rally support as the ten years’ conflict expands.
Washington January 15. A Turkish official cable announced the Red Cross would not be allowed to distribute funds in Armenia. Miss Clara Barton declined to comment while George M. Pulman said no official notice had been received and no statement would be made until one arrived. The executive committee would decide upon any action if official word comes.
Senator Morgan delivered a detailed speech on the silver amendment to the bond bill, dedicating much of his remarks to attacking Senator Sherman as the “Napoleon of finance.” The exchange grew livelier with Mr. Hill and others, offering witty retorts as the galleries watched a sharp triangular debate over financial policy.
News from Havana reports a battle twelve miles southeast of the city between Spanish troops and about 500 insurgents, with only Managua engagement details and doubt over the outcome. Gomez reportedly moves eastward with a large insurgent force, while stores are burned and officials killed in Banes and other locales.
The House spent the day debating the pension appropriation bill after a District of Columbia committee report. W A Stone spoke for the bill outlining provisions while Graff offered an amendment to block suspensions for fraud until court proof. Bartlett opposed extending the dependent act by removing the widow pension inhibition, estimating 50 000 additional names to the rolls.
In CuicaGco on January 15 Peter Hougaard, believed insane, murdered his wife and five children by gas asphyxiation then took his own life. Police forced entry to find the family dead and Hougaard in death.
A Havana dispatch says 142 corpses were found on the Zerra La Ceiba field after the defeat of Maceo and Mirra. It adds 123 insurgents were wounded and taken to the Spanish military hospital at San Antonio de los Banos.
Pierre Jan. 11. T P Conniff reports encouraging statewide replies to the Mitchell immigration convention next week. He says large, enthusiastic delegations are forming and that prominent St. Paul and Minneapolis workers will attend.
Havana reports Maximo Gomez with 2000 insurgents moved beyond San Antonio Alquizar and Guira Melena the route traces back toward Pinar del Rio. Cavalry under Colonel Molina secures Mount Manjuari with 15 insurgent dead and 2 officers 12 men wounded while insurgents burn Mejorana in Caminos province. Maprio cabinet rejects Campos resignation and orders larger Cuban naval and military forces.
Boonper Colorado January 11 Great excitement over new gold fields between South Boulder creek and Magnolia with rumors of riches found in shallow holes Five hundred thousand dollar strike rumored and one offer refused Frank D Baker reports sacks of quartz sent to sampling works from the White brothers claim Gold visible in quartz and to be sold by the pound Panning results described as wonderful with rings of gold around each washing test
Benjamin Johnson, resident partner of Kendall and Whitlock in New York, has vanished from Philadelphia as officials probe irregularities found in his Philadelphia branch accounts during a books investigation.
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