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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
2
An excerpt quotes The Ladies' Home Journal on Americans seeking endless wealth while other nations ease into retirement. It contrasts European and American attitudes, noting middle aged tradesmen retreating to subsistence living and older Europeans pursuing studies or hobbies.
A Boer and a British soldier wounded beside each other exchange acts of courtesy on the battlefield. The Britisher offers a drink from his flask, the Boer returns a piece of bilton, and later they part with mutual greetings as ambulances arrive to take them to hospital.
A humorous exchange unfolds as she denies being from Chicago and warns not to anger her while he jokes about stamps on her dainty shoes. He notes no stamp exists, provoking a playful retort that ends with a fateful fetched moment.
An Irishman passing a London shop sees a man at a table selling something odd. He enters and asks what is sold. The vendor replies Asses beads. The Irishman quips that they must be in great demand for race. Save only your own left.
An advertisement claims cod liver oil balance aids for overwork and under digestion. It recommends Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for thinness or overweight, promises a free sample, and notes a price of 5c, 50c, or $1.00 with the genuine label and company address in New York.
Victims of the Rochester asylum blast number twenty eight with twelve more or fewer injured scattered to several hospitals. The gas explosion spread rapidly and overwhelmed many before warning could reach them.
A brief note states that the present step is insignificant beside the challenges still ahead, emphasizing the expected trials and ongoing efforts. No specific names, dates, or locations are provided in readable text.
In Rochester New York a devastating blaze at the orphan asylum caused twenty eight deaths including twenty six children aged two to fourteen and two adults. Gas boiler explosion sparked the fire, many inmates succumbed to smoke, attendants and police aided evacuations as fire crews fought the flames for over an hour.
The House, by 165 to 102, accepts the Burleigh plan raising membership from 357 to 386. Illinois, New York, Texas gain three seats. Minnesota New Jersey and Pennsylvania gain two. many states including Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Louisiana Massachusetts Mississippi Missouri North Carolina North Dakota Washington West Virginia Wisconsin gain one. The bill allows new states extra representatives and requires districts to be contiguous and compact. new seats may be elected at large until redistricting.
A Chinaman from Sian-Fu reports within the city 85,000 Chinese troops drill daily armed with modern rifles. Public sentiment runs strongly anti foreign, with belief they can confront the allies in battle. Ministers are astonished at a Russian concession north of the Pei Ho at Tien Tsin amid broader Manchuria gains. Li Hung Chang expects a favorable reply on the agreement.
A Washington bill amends the Nelson law to allow surplus lands on the Chippewa reservation to be set aside for forestry park purposes after timber removal and allotments. The interior secretary may choose to reserve lands for a park or to dispose of them under homestead laws, following Curtis and Eddy bill concepts.
A light engine collided with a freight train on the Monongahela division near Anderson on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Eight men were killed and two injured. The wreck tore up the track on a trestle. officials cite order miscommunication as a possible cause.
A blaze at the nitrate building of Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York, destroyed the plant section and released fumes from burning chemicals. Two firemen died from the fumes, another was gravely injured, and the loss is placed at $3,000.
Nebraska senate passes a sympathy resolution for the Boers amid their struggle with Britain and commends President McKinley for offering friendly assistance toward an honorable peace. The measure, amended from last Thursday, reiterates support for peacemaking efforts.
Miners in the Weir City zinc district are on strike after wage disputes and clashes with non union workers. A riot erupted at a mine with an attempted assault near a cor near intandanta Ris Most Useful Book. The exchange ends with a joke about the city directory as a bill collector.
An official regulation requires every three months burn old hospital linen in Ceylon. A government inspector visits to condemn holey sheets towels and similar items to destruction by fire.
The United States has withdrawn its proposal to negotiate certain features of the talks from Peking to Washington or another capital. Some powers oppose the proposal and others hesitate to decide, so the president directs diplomatic representatives to inform foreign governments.
Prince Chun, brother of the emperor, in Peking for a review honoring him as the Gu mans prepare to celebrate. He states he does not officially represent the court, yet believes the emperor favors returning the king. The emperor reportedly wrote Prince Ching about readiness for an early return.
In Seanonal January 12 report Liu Ken viceroy of Nankin memorializes the emperor to end Manchu Chinese distinctions. Sen Wen Pao, heir apparent, received 40 bamboo strokes for failing to show due respect to the emperor as the empress dowager approved the punishment.
In Washington on January 10 the Senate discussed the canteen issue linked to the army reorganization bill. The Senate committee restored the post exchange provision after it had been struck by the House, and no vote was near. Senators Gallinger and Mansfield opposed, while Sewall Hawley Money and Carter supported the amendment.
In Reaping, Pennsylvania, United Traction Company faces a 150-member strike by motormen and conductors at noon after the company discharged six union men during snowy days. No cars are running.
Both houses met at the state capital at noon and organized by electing officers. The Republican caucus nominees were selected in both chambers. M. J. Dowling was elected speaker of the house.
The empress dowager, remorseful for executing foreigners' supporters during the Boxer outbreak, plans to grant posthumous honors and money to the families of those individuals.
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