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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1896
Page
2
London observers note hidden details of empire foreign affairs and heavy war material activity. The navy yards arsenals and supply shops rush to prepare for potential conflict with Germany while Kruger's Transvaal demands loom. UK government increases small arm cartridge stocks and wages rise, signaling a huge treasury outlay.
In Frankfort on January 14 the Democratic caucus nominated Blackburn and the Republican caucus backed Godfrey Hunter leading to a bitter fight for the Kentucky senate seat. A special election to replace Wilson occurs January 20 while possible joint ballots and filibusters loom as contests over Kaufman and Tomkins seats unfold.
London reports high speculation that Britain bought Delagoa Bay from Portugal. The potential sale could alter the regional balance, prompting Transvaal protests and German concerns. Officials seek confirmation or denial amid rising Fleet of Portland rumors.
The Times dispatch from Pretoria reports Johannesburg disarmed without incident and Boer police patrolling the town. The crisis is largely over and Boer commanders are ordered to Pretoria. President Kruger and the executive council showed remarkable coolness. government stability is noted.
Twenty two reform committee members including Colonel Rhodes Sir Drummond Dunbar Lionel Phillips and Dr Bauer were arrested at their club on high treason charges and escorted to Pretoria. The city remains quiet and Uitlanders disarm. In Washington a subcommittee agreed to report Towne's bill to dispose of pine on Red Lake reservation in hundred thousand acre lots.
In New Orleans an interracial couple, Patrick Morris and his wife, were killed after a mob attacked their flatboat. Fire was set to the hull and they were shot as they sought refuge on shore. both perished and the boat burned. Jefferson parish authorities lack leads on the perpetrators.
Vint McCullough C Scholer and John Beck allegedly stole a keg during a party at John Oelson’s home in Burnington Iowa. Pursued they turned on the hosts in a bloody fight. Charles Oelson is gravely wounded with a four inch throat gash. his father suffers knife and bruise injuries. The three suspects are jailed awaiting the outcome of Charles Oelson’s condition. he is not expected to live.
Former residents of Paynesville township circulate a petition to detach from New Paynesville and Paynesville village corporations. They accuse villagers of dictating policy and imposing unfair taxes on township residents.
German banks will invest 40 million dollars in the new United States loan. A 90 year old Minneapolis resident, Daniel Chase, has died. Dr Jameson may be turned over to British authorities for trial. London speculators influenced the Transvaal crisis. American department deficits to congress total 4 million dollars. The Portuguese cruiser Vaco de Gama is ordered to Lorenzo Marquese from Aden. Paris rages over a young millionaire blackmail case. Platte county Nebraska treasurer Lynch loaned funds to friends and is about 50 thousand short. Damaging testimony in a North Dakota insane asylum inquiry. A stone shattered a Santa Fe car window injuring William Munn of Dallas. Tennessee Chief Justice Nodgrass indicted for shooting Colonel Beasley. Paris banker H Meyer linked to canal scandals reportedly killed himself. Alabama GOP leader Reed favored for delegation. The death of Most Rev Samuel Gregg archbishop of Armagh is announced. Cuban operatives plan a Havana strike. A new filibustering expedition reportedly landed. Illinois Attorney General Maloney moves against National Linseed Oil as a trust. Northern Pacific receivership likely to pass to Bigelow McHenry Burleigh under Judge Caldwell's order.
London dispatch notes England ready to accept the Kaiser’s challenge if provoked while Berlin sees no immediate war risk. Kruger seeks US support against British actions as Rhodes allegedly plots a broader Transvaal republic with colonial tension rising.
In Transvaal the government voices discontent over Rand men resisting disarmament. About 40 000 are armed while 2 000 have surrendered. Johannesburg remains critical as Boer leaders struggle to restrain troops. A 24 hour disarmament proclamation threatens prosecution, with leaders facing punishment. The Rhodes charter may be cancelled to curb disorders.
London January 11 The secretary of state for the colonies Joseph Chamberlain sends to President Kruger that the queen is satisfied by his decision to hand over prisoners to her government. The move is said to credit Kruger and foster peace and harmony between British and Dutch races for South Africa’s future development and prosperity.
Berlin dispatch says Russia will cooperate with Germany in the Transvaal matter and that France will act with Russia. The report suggests an anti British alliance and portrays William II's Boer policy as a carefully weighed step.
Lisson Jan 11 Portugal will stay neutral in the Britain Germany dispute over the Transvaal and will not permit either side to land troops at Delagoa Bay or to traverse Portuguese territory in South Africa.
A Port au Prince report says a far reaching revolution again threatens Haiti with major political change and uncertain outcomes, as relayed to a New York newspaper.
London Chronicle correspondent in Washington reports that all questioned senators favor arbitration for non autonomy disputes between the United States and Great Britain. The dispatch notes broad support for a permanent arbitral court to decide issues after failed diplomacy.
Washington January 11 The senate finance committee did not meet as instructed because Senator Jones of Nevada would not join the Republicans in reporting the bill without a sugar duty. He argues Pacific coast beet sugar interests require protection, potentially forcing an adverse report if caucus keeps its stance.
A Caracas dispatch reports English responses to Guiana frontier incidents inflaming local papers. Newspapers urge Venezuela to deploy heavy artillery and troops to deter incursions. Armed Venezuelans have crossed toward the frontier to act as a territorial guard without government knowledge.
Dispatch from St. Petersburg reports the first class Russian steel cruiser Rurik mutinied in Algiers harbor. The mutiny was suppressed by French authorities and about 280 leaders are said to be en route to Cronstadt for execution.
United States District Attorney McFarlane filed a bill of complaint in the circuit court against the 32 railroad companies forming the joint traffic association and announced a Jan. 17 motion for an injunction to restrain the group from operating under its agreement.
The colonial office in London published a denial of a Caracas to New York report that British troops with cannon had landed at Cuyuni, the farthest point of British claims on the disputed territory and scene of the Uruan incident.
IL Townsend Burden, whose New York home was robbed on December 27 of diamonds worth about 5000 dollars, received a letter from the thieves offering to return the gems intact if Burden grants immunity from arrest and pays a 5000 dollar reward.
The British steamship Hadden Hall departed New Orleans for Rotterdam carrying 203 662 bushels of corn in bulk and 400 tons of other cargo. This is the largest grain cargo ever carried from the United States and likely the largest ever floated.
The Yokohama correspondent of Novo Vremya reports Japan has offered Russia unlimited anchorage in all Japanese harbors to deter Russia from seeking a Korean harbor.
Secretary Carlisle has issued a circular to persons intending to subscribe for the new loan. The circular will be sent to all applicants requesting blank forms of proposals now ready for distribution.
Auditor and Treasurer report the Beadle County South Dakota funds for quarter ending December 31 1895. It details treasury balances deposits and each disbursement showing how money moved through the county coffers.
Strate or Saura Dakkora and Edward Sterling swear that the exhibit presents a true and correct financial condition of Beadle County for the records. The statement is sworn before Notary H J Warp on January 9, 1996 with official seal.
Auditor William Rogers sworn to certify the Beadle County financial condition including assets and liabilities and warrants drawn on the treasury for the quarter. Notary H. J. Warp dated January 9, 1896.
Judge Gilbert of Portland appointed Andrew F. Burleigh of Seattle sole receiver for the Northern Pacific road after arguments by counsel. The court cited need for harmonized management, set aside prior receivers Bonner and Mills, and fixed Burleighs bond at $100,000 with no objections raised by interested parties.
An editorial in The Times argues no grounds exist for expulsion demands against Hon. Cecil Rhodes. It concedes Chartered South Africa Company should compensate Transvaal for Dr. Jameson raid but finds no pretext for Rhodes’s removal.
George Terrell fatally shot a young man named Hinton during a drunken altercation with several colored women at Hedrick. Hinton died later. Terrell fled. Both men were prominent in the community.
Cleveland January 11 report that owners of the Chapin Hamilton and Ludington iron mines in the Menomineé range have merged. The adjoining mines plan to connect and operate at full capacity, aiming to become among the world's best producing mines.
In Alexanderia Louisiana on January 11 the Populists caucussed and, after committee appointments and Booth's nomination for governor, a secret body resolved to pursue a coalition with the Republicans as a major political shift emerged.
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