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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
1
The ad praises the Oxford shoe as cool and comfortable, noting a well shaped ankle and good taste in hosiery enhance the option. It suggests the Oxford is the desired choice for refined style and practical wear.
Governor Roosevelt said after a meeting with President McKinley that there is an understanding on the campaign and he will begin stumping as soon as it opens. He indicated he is not afraid of the Kansas City ticket.
New York reports three additional recoveries from the Saale wreck tragedy. The latest finds raise the total recovered to 146 bodies, with 29 recovered from the vessel since the blaze.
Talmage at Stockholm delivered a sermon at Immanuel church to a large crowd. The sermon was translated into Swedish by an interpreter.
A letter from Sir Frederick Hodgson governor of the Gold Coast Colony dated July 1 at Akwabus confirms his safety. Colonel Willcocks command reaches Fumsu en route to relieve Hodgson and expects hard fighting as the expedition advances.
The United States auxiliary cruiser Mayflower under Commander Duncan Kennedy arrives from San Juan with Governor C. H. Allen of Porto Rico aboard. Governor Allen is visiting his home briefly and had no special remarks when questioned at quarantine.
The Chronicle notes a report that the Chicago and Alton, the Kansas City Southern and the Union Pacific systems may be amalgamated under a single management, forming one integrated railway company.
The article reports on a reform in campaign organization by allied parties with a new structure. It notes that William Jennings Bryan will not tour the country as he did in 1896 and mentions James D. Stevenson or a Stevenson figure taking a lead role. The piece discusses shifts in strategy and leadership dynamics within the campaign effort.
A Lincoln conference outlines fusion plans with Silver Republican and Populist partners, forming a joint campaign committee to run the 1900 effort. Bryan plans limited touring while Stevenson and party leaders decide travel. Chicago eyed for headquarters and Lincoln as campaign hub. Secretary Long orders 500 marines to China as naval reinforcements prep.
Republican leaders from across Kentucky and anti-Goebel Democrats met at Lovinsville and agreed on a hurrah campaign for the year. They will run special trains to Louisville on July 17 for the state convention and discussed affiliate ties with anti-Goebel Democrats. The plank to unify the platform was labeled anti-Goebelism.
Albany July 11 David B Hill arrives from Kansas City and says he aimed for a more conservative financial plank at the Democratic national convention but failed to join the platform committee. He is reasonably satisfied with the convention’s action, acquiesces in the result, and regards the ticket as strong. West reception suggests popularity and potential success.
Governor Roosevelt at Oyster Bay declined daytime calls but met with appointment holders. He arranged for Thursday's meeting of the national Republican convention notification committee and will depart for St Paul next Sunday to attend the National League of Republican Clubs gathering on July 17 and 18.
A delegation of full-blooded Pawnee Bill Wild West show Indians visited the president in Canton Ohio on July 11. They were greeted with cordial handshakes and were accompanied by the show's namesake who gave a notable reception to the visitors.
Washington July 11 The secretary of the interior has appointed J. B. Mc Intyre Kalispell Montana James H McNeely Evansville Indiana and G H Hoyt Beatrice Nebraska as commissioners to deal with the Crow Flathead and other Indians under the act of June 1900
A Tien Tsin dispatch reports the empress dowager, not dead, actively working to stop fighting. Prince Ching would rather lose his head than warn her again about the ongoing anarchy. Prince Tuan supports decapitation, but the dowager opposes it and will shoulder responsibility as he plans to retake Tien Tsin and Taku. Outside Pekin only Pe Chis Li and Shang Tung show any interest.
Report from St Petersburg states Russia consents to and desires Japan's active cooperation in pacifying China. No limit is set on the number of Japanese troops, provided the pact is not a mandate granting privileged position. Japan must cooperate under the same conditions as other powers.
The German East Asiatic squadron departed for China in the morning with Emperor William and Prince Henry of Prussia witnessing the exit. The ships set sail from Kre. on July 11 as the observers noted the departure of the warships.
telegram from Vancouver Barracks reports Lenox departed the Columbia River at 7 a.m. carrying 338 horses of the Sixth Cavalry 28 riding horses for packers and 100 pack mules bound for Chinese service via sea passage.
A special fast train left Bethlehem Steel companys ordnance works with 130 tons of finished armor bound for the transport Wyoming which is nearly ready for service to the Orient.
London dispatches report Boers unusually active in the Orange Colony and Western Transvaal but not weakening British arms. Cape bond leaders expand boycotts of British firms, Dutch companies with 200000 pounds capital formed. Lourenco Marques says fighting near Middleburg and Machadodorp leaves Boers defeated and demoralized.
At a Cape Town meeting of Afrikander women protesting annexation and rebel punishment, Mrs Olive Schreiner Cronwright denounced British policy. She said she was ashamed of her British descent and warned that annexation and oppression would wound England’s honor and blood would find a billet in the English empire.
Five Afrikaner leaders arrived Saturday to press Boer independence but face adverse reception. They have been asked to leave their hotel. Among them are Professor Devos of Stellenbosch Theological Seminary and D Dewet formerly Cape Colony cabinet member.
The Cape Town correspondent reports civil mails to Johannesburg suspended as of July 9 with telegrams to Pretoria refused, causing unease among officials and residents.
Cleveland news reports the Idler wreck in a July gale off Cleveland. Captain OToole of the Ogemaw says the yacht capsized despite warning, with sails set and no sea to blame, and no recovery attempts yet due to rough weather. The victims include Mrs Corrigan, three daughters, a niece, and a granddaughter.
Ho Tung & Co files in the court of claims to recover 32945 dollars paid as import duties port charges and other costs on two cargoes of American merchandise sent to Manila in August 1898. They argue the July 12 1898 proclamation establishing a tariff for the Philippines exceeded presidential power to enforce tariffs on American goods.
Stillwater man W. C. Masterman selected as chairman of the Republican state central committee. C. C. Whitney named secretary candidate and Bixby of Red Wing to head the executive committee.
The supreme court of the United Order of Foresters opened a three days session at the St. Charles hotel in Milwaukee. Seventy delegates attended as Mayor Rose welcomed the gathering and Supreme Chief Ranger James Schoonmaker of St. Paul responded.
Washington July 11 General Greely chief signal officer is enlisting competent telegraph operators to place the signal corps in an efficient condition for service in the Philippines and China. The move aims to bolster communications and readiness for Far East duties today.
London reports from Che Foo that the Ninth United States infantry arrived at Taku under date of July 7, per Daily Mail correspondent.
The Navy Department reports the Oregon has reached Che Foo and will proceed to dock at Kure Japan. The ship is expected to depart around July 12.
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