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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
7
A fragmented note questions July Fourth safety by citing dubious statistics about fool loss and stock counts, suggesting the nation’s July Fourth adequacy is overstretched and that the figure k.1 in stock implies a misread annual risk.
The text warns that Metober is one of the nearly dangerous months for stock speculation, listing a full cycle of months named in a cautionary note. It emphasizes caution during volatile periods and reflects an era view on market timing.
Emperor William addressed rectors of three technical high schools in Berlin, denouncing socialism as evanescent while urging clear social duties to workers. He highlighted Germany’s tech prowess and the strong influence of technical graduates on social questions. Attendees included top government officials such as Count Posidowski-Wehner.
London January 13 The Daily Mail cites British losses in the January 6 Ladysmith attack as 14 officers killed 84 wounded and over 800 other ranks killed or wounded The Boer losses are estimated between 2000 and 3000 The War Office claims no news and censor suppresses dispatches
Berlin reports a British answer to Germany over the seizure of German ships. The tone is conciliatory but the dispute over contraband and right of search remains unresolved. Emperor William consults daily with Count von Buelow as Berlin objects to British mail restrictions to German consulates.
London reports reveal protests over official censorship of war dispatches. Newspapers accuse the war office of doctoring edits while readers are left with fragmented, numbered pages and unclear chronology. The typhoid toll at Ladysmith is published, but battle losses remain undisclosed.
London dispatch reports a sharp backlash against the home government over South Africa arm shortages and wartime leadership. Balfour’s Manchester speeches trigger widespread criticism from Conservative and provincial papers, with Lansdowne and other ministers under scrutiny amid looming fiscal constraints and treasury bill issuance.
A Cape Town cable reports Boers seized Kuruman northwest of Kimberley and plan to invade Cape Colony via Prieska and Eenhardt. Local unrest grows as rebels may gain headway in sandy terrain with no railways west of the republics. Boers reportedly release one in seven burghers to farm while an additional 10,000 men are kept in reserve.
At the opening of the diet in Berlin Prince Hohenlohe read the throne speech noting a surplus in 1898 99 and expected favorable results for the current year. Estimates for 1900 show balance, rail revenue remains satisfactory, and new bills for light railroads Rhine Elbe canal and Emden port project aim to boost Rhine commerce and agri interests.
A dispatch from Frere Camp dated Monday reports patrols have searched both flanks of the Boer position. They found a large camp five miles east of Colenso, apparently preparing for a potential turning movement against the British forces.
Paris seeks more than money for Bois mare-Caccarelli claim. Washington reports Secretary Hay received dispatch from the American representative in Santo Domingo stating France demands an apology in addition to installments. Dominican officials have not sought U.S. intervention.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Senator William Goebel, amid his dispute over Governor Taylor, is engaged to marry Corinne Blackburn, sole daughter of Senator J C S Blackburn. The ceremony is said to follow promptly after his election contest is resolved in Frankfort.
The Great Northern offers a one fare round trip from Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota to Fargo for the Grain Growers convention January 22 to 28. Tickets return valid January 27.
FRANKFORT Ky Jan 11 Judge Cantrill fined General P Watt Hardin and Theodore Hallam attorneys for John H Whallen 20 each for contempt The court held their petition demanding an immediate trial of Whallen was contemptuous.
Halifax dates for the second Canadian military contingent to South Africa have been moved ahead two days. The initial two transports will depart Saturday January 20 and the third on Monday January 22 from Halifax.
In Hampton Iowa on January 11 Dr G W Appleby a longtime Bristol Hull County physician killed a ten month old child of Henry Wearly during a fit described as insanity. The alleged trigger is religious excitement.
Des Moines January 13 convention opened as Superintendent Abrams reported that in eight counties the league broke existing saloon petitions and reclaimed the counties for prohibition.
Des Moines Jan. 13 William Musson one of Iowa’s leading Odd Fellows died instantly from heart failure. He was active in local politics and founded the Iowa Odd Fellows annuity insurance.
Miss Inez Godward daughter of Rev Mr Godward has been elected by the Red River Valley presbytery to teach in their Puerto Rico school and will sail from New York on January 26 for the assignment.
La Crosse Wis Jan 11 announced another price increase for white pine lumber with a rise of fifty cents per thousand across the board as manufacturers move to adjust costs amid market shifts.
The ad proclaims Great Hood's Sarsa parilla as a health restorer curing neglect of blood purity. It claims thousands recovered health once thought lost and invites readers to try the remedy for themselves.
RenspurG Cape Colony January report confirms disaster of the First battalion Suffolk regiment. At daybreak Lieutenant Colonel Watson addressed officers when enemy volleyed from 100 paces. Colonel Watson and an adjutant and two officers were killed. The regiment fled to pickets, about 150 remained and surrendered after heavy losses.
London report from January twelfth notes a Cape Town correspondent says Boer successes sparked a huge wave of Boer sympathy in the western colony. Paarl districts report bands of youths parading at night singing the Transvaal volksleid and children practicing Boer national songs.
London dispatch reports from Frere Camp that a heavy gun on Ambulwan hill has fired since daybreak. The correspondent notes that the siege of Ladysmith appears to still be maintained, indicating ongoing bombardment or defense.
The British steamer Hortensia departed New York today bound for South Africa carrying 25,000 bales of hay for the British army. It marks the second shipment in three weeks from this port of fodder and provisions for the South African theater.
Henry C Payne reports a letter from Elihu Root stating he will not be a candidate for vice president. Root explains candidacy would force retirement from his post as secretary of war and require a new head of the bureau. The president is believed to share Root’s view that he should remain in his current duties.
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 12 the House adopted rules to govern the joint assembly by a decisive majority, surprising Republican and anti Goebel factions who expected a close vote. Ex congressman Breckinridge and ex governor Bradley with Governor Taylor’s attorney discussed possible legal objections to the Goebel contest process.
Newsarea New York Jan 12 The funeral of Dr Edward McGlynn was held during the day in St Marys church crowded to the doors. Occupying seats in the church were all the Protestant clergymen of the city who had been specially invited to attend.
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