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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1898
Page
2
A dated medical advertisement touts Cod Liver Oil Emulsion as a superior tonic for weak children. It claims the product supplies food, blood-building and nerve-strengthening nourishment, with hypophosphites of lime and soda aiding growth and vigor, urging readers to obtain SCOTT'S Emulsion at 50c or $1.00 from all druggists.
Rio de Janeiro notes say martial law is extended indefinitely amid political turmoil. Senator Pinheiro Machado and other top officials were arrested on charges of conspiring against President Moraes, triggering a strong reaction in the city over the high-profile detentions.
In St Paul on December 17 the jury found Bickel not guilty. He was vice president of Minnesota Savings Bank and led the institution. The trial concerns alleged violations of state banking laws and is among several indictments against him.
Boston owners sell to New York capitalists a seven mine group near Tucson Arizona, extensively developed. Count Manfred von Matuschka of Silesia and Miss Ella Walker of Detroit were married in Detroit on Tuesday. Miss Walker is granddaughter of Hiram Walker founder of Walkerville distillery in Ontario.
William Sinclair is reappointed to the post of White House steward by the president, a position he held under the prior administration. Isabella Fulton, a Chicago teacher visiting Reading, Pennsylvania, died by suicide by stepping in front of a train.
The Ohio legislature elected Marcus A. Hanna to both the short and long term Senate seats in joint ballot, securing seven years and two months of service with a tally showing Hanna ahead of McKisson. The day featured bribery charge debates, a senate investigation resolution, and discussion of the Bramley street railway repeal bill. A push to reorganize the house and remove Speaker Mason arose amid the afternoon session.
Columbus Ohio January 14 Governor Bushnell says he will acquiesce in the legislature action and has been misquoted He says he was asked to run for senator and declined and would not have accepted the election under the present circumstances He hopes the party now moves forward smoothly
Coltu mious Ohio January 14 Senator Hanna has received over 2000 congratulatory telegrams. All members of the national Republican committee and many state committeemen and other representative Republicans from all states and various county chairmen are included.
Portland Oregon dispatch says the government relief expedition will begin January 28 aboard the steamship Oregon to Skaguay and Dyea. An advance party of 60 men from the Fourteenth Infantry will accompany 100 mules and 250 tons of supplies with Captain Ruhtan of Fort Riley in command.
The flagship New York may sail for Key West in the morning. One hundred tons of coal have been ordered beside the ship at Sewalls Point. Naval officers will discuss the situation but note that orders for the squadron to winter in the gulf have not been revoked.
Rumor of violence against United States Consul General Lee is groundless. He moved about without incident in Central Park and near Hotel Inglaterra during the two days of disturbances in Havana.
Washington reports from United States Consul General Lee say Havana remains absolutely quiet and no cause for concern. Marblehead has orders to sail to Navassa to investigate labor conditions, dismissing rumors of a Cuba mission.
President Sanford B. Dole sails from Honolulu to Washington by the Peru on January 8 to consult with U S officials on annexation of the Hawaiian Islands. He will be accompanied by Major Curtis P. Snakes and Dr. Day. J O Carter sails to oppose the treaty. He expects to return by mid February.
Maprio Jan. 15. The government says it has received disagreeable news from Cuba but will not provide details. The Marquis Pazo de la Merrzed, president of the senate, and five members of the last Canovas cabinet publish a manifesto opposing the Pidal-Silvila coalition. Dispatches from Havana report shouts of Viva Don Carlos and Viva Weyler near General Blanco’s headquarters.
The Maine and Marblehead with torpedo flotilla have been ready all day at Key West. Stores and coal were taken aboard. Upon Detroit's arrival the Marblehead will sail to Navassa to inspect reported trouble. The cruiser Montgomery departed Tampa with sealed orders after a two week stay.
Newport News Virginia January 15. The battleship Indiana departed for Old Point Comfort after taking on 950 tons of coal to join the North Atlantic squadron. The Iowa came to fill bunkers. Rumors of trouble have reached crewmembers and excitement exists, but no significant orders have been received from Washington.
Washington reports that Lewis Baker of St Paul and President Cleveland's minister to Nicaragua has returned and expects to establish a temporary residence in the city.
A Dawson City letter dated December 9 reports Joaquin Miller arrived from Circle City on December 4 at 11 o clock badly frozen. He lost part of the great toe of his left foot and his left ear was flaking. both cheeks were frozen after leaving Circle City 36 days earlier.
Batavia dispatch reports the Amboyne capital of the Molucas islands destroyed by a quake. Fifty killed and 200 injured.
Judge Scott of the district court on January 14 ruled the law creating the Omaha police commission unconstitutional. The decision holds the framework for appointing commissioners invalid under state statute and affects city governance structure. The ruling centers on authority and legality of the police board's appointment process.
Washington January 15 The senate made little progress on the Hawaiian annexation treaty with speeches mainly introductory. An executive session opened after 1 pm with White on the floor but Stewart and others cut him off. Speakers included Stewart Frye and Morgan with Morgan delivering the day’s principal address in support of annexation.
Madison Jan 14 Justice Newman of the Wisconsin Supreme Court has died from a fractured skull after a fall on an icy sidewalk. He was 64, serving on the court for four years.
A testimonial from Mrs Malleh of Sundance advocates Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills for stomach and liver trouble. She reports improved appetite and strength after two bottles and ongoing use for lasting health, labeling the pills as the best family cathartic.
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