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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
1
The Times editorial notes trust in sources that Germany plans to open Kiao-Chou to world commerce. If upheld, Kiao-Chou would become a bustling entreport and ease tensions between England and Germany, likened to a Northern Hong Kong.
A semi official note from London states British ships recently visited Port Arthur only briefly during normal cruises and would depart after a short stay. The exact departure time is at the discretion of the British admiral on the station.
In Van there is widespread unrest as police conduct house to house searches for a Caucasus revolu tionist named Deroyan. Many Armenians are arrested and several thousand expelled. The Armenian bishop resigns because his mediation failed to aid his co religious community.
President and Mrs. Sanford B. Dole of Hawaii arrived in Chicago at 8 05 a m greeted by a distinguished party including Judge Grosscup General John C Black United States district attorney Thomas E McMillan clerk of the district court and Thomas W Cridler of the state department Chicago officials Major Harrison Major Heistand and Lt Commander Phelps in full dress uniform. The party welcomed President Dole aboard his private car and the president responded cordially. The presidential party will stay several days in the city.
Three weeks after the Commonwealth of Liverpool broke her shaft en route from Kobe to Portland, the crew were found in a cove near Vancouver Island. The ship drifted to Nootka Sound where the Wallapa located them, then towed the vessel to Sidney. Salvage from Willapa estimated at 400000 dollars.
Duluth Jan 25 Dr Charles Slaughter a leading physician and surgeon died at 10 o clock from a poison dose believed self administered about two hours earlier. He is said to have been a victim of the drug habit.
The battleship Maine heads toward Havana after orders from Washington to resume friendly naval relations with Spain. Officials insist the move is routine and not alarming, with Madrid urged to avoid misjudgment while the vessel sails from Key West toward Tortugas and then Havana.
The legislative committee concludes its Cincinnati probe into Otis bribery charges in the U S senate race. Witnesses include Gibson House staff and bank officials. Daugherty refused to answer jurisdiction questions and was excused pending contempt risk.
Victoria British Columbia January 26 steamers Tees and Willapa sailed for Alaskan ports crowded with men bound for the Klondike and heavy freight. The city is filled with workers assembling outfits for this week’s sailings.
Minneapolis report states A C Hangan former city treasurer was convicted on misappropriation charges. Sentencing set for Saturday.
The steam schooner Noya departed Seattle on January 26 bound for Alaska with 160 passengers and 175 tons of freight. Among the travelers were 24 women.
Havana dispatches state General Pando was seriously wounded in an engagement with insurgents along the Canto river. Battles flared near the aio river as Pando’s forces pressed for gains around Manzanillo, with rebels holding defensive positions and delaying any counterblow until reinforcements arrive from Havana.
Blanco departs Havana on an express train from Trailroad Station Villa Nova at 6 a.m. for Batabama on the south coast. He then sails to Cienfuegos and proceeds to Manzanillo, Santiago de Cuba, with General Parrado acting in his absence.
News from Havana reports General Castellanos led 2,200 infantry 400 cavalry and two field guns toward Esperanza, forcing a hard fight against about 1,100 insurgents. After days of maneuver he routed the forces, with insurgent losses heavy and Spanish casualties including Lt. Col. Perez Monto among 31 wounded.
The censorship over foreign newspapers has been abolished in Havana. January 2 report notes removal of prior restrictions enabling freer press access to international papers. The change marks a shift in media policy and could affect readers nationwide.
Strikers of the Chicago and Southeastern railroad seized the westbound express at Lebanon Indiana and took control of the railway yards. Forty passengers are held in the city as they receive hospitality at private homes while public sentiment supports the strikers. They demand back pay eight months overdue for most of them.
Great excitement grips Key West as reports circulate that Consul General Lee has resigned. The Maine and the rest of the fleet departed at dawn for Tortugas, with torpedo boat Dupont sailing at 5:01 p.m. carrying important dispatches for the fleet.
A cable from Secretary Congosto reports General Castellanos has taken possession of the village of Esperanza in the Sierra de Cubitas, where insurgent government headquarters were located. After stubborn resistance, insurgent officials escaped. Next day he defeated about 2500 insurgents aiding the government, scattering them and killing 59.
Persistent rumors in Havana on January 24 suggested General Calixto Garcia, famed insurgent leader, may have been killed in a recent engagement with Spanish troops, though no official confirmation arrived from Spanish headquarters.
Washington January 24 the house committee on foreign affairs approved a favorable report on Representative Williams of Mississippi resolution seeking information from the state department about the Ruiz case.
Government officials in Havana seized issues of the New York World and the New York Journal and Advertiser dated January 16 and several Madrid papers, the Heraldo and Imparcial.
Official circles in Madrid, Jan 24, express that after Sagasta’s Cuba dispatches Washington has no motive for direct or indirect interference in Cuba. The sentiment follows U S reactions to recent reports.
In Paris the Latin Quarter saw a mob parade with conscripts' cockades during the conscription vote in the Fifth district. Police dispersed the demonstrators, arresting forty participants. Red placards denounced Dreyfusards and attacked Hebrews, while praising the army and the republic.
Plans are under way to send a detachment from Seattle on the steamer Signal to Skaguay around February 5. The force includes 2 officers 22 men and 110 pack animals with 100 bob sleds designed by Jack Dalton arriving from the East for use on the expedition.
In Bupweis Bohemia on January 24 the communal elections produced a German victory triggering violent unrest. German residents faced smashed windows and stone pelting while police were assaulted. Troops were deployed to restore order.
Washington January 24 Democratic free silver leaders create The American Drama Company with Washington and Virginia politicians and business men. First play The Curse of Gold aimed as another Uncle Tom's Cabin to spur campaign effort. Senators Stewart and Allen predict strong reception in the West and South. The troupe plans a speedy national tour.
A United States report from Aden states France is beginning a railway to connect its East African holdings in the Somali protectorate with Abyssinia. The 186 mile line will run from Djji bouti to Harara, draining a fertile region. Surveys finished and construction started at several points.
Washington January 24 The banking and currency committee wrapped hearings on revising the currency and will start Wednesday to consider a report on proposals. Members split with many predicting no majority for any single plan while others favor a composite measure combining features of the Gage bill and monetary commission bill. No bill is likely to be reported in its current form.
Washington January 24 ambassador White telegraphed the secretary of state denying allegations that he and Mrs White were treated discourteously. He called such statements in morning papers absolutely and entirely without foundation.
Washington Jan 24 a favorable report by the house interstate and foreign commerce committee on the bill to purchase or construct a revenue cutter for service on the Yukon river in Alaska was announced meaning to equip federal surveillance and aid transport along the remote watershed.
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