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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
8
An unclear fragment cites July Fourth statistics claiming higher risk or fatalities on the holiday. It notes a general claim about deaths and societal impact, though details are garbled and attribution is not clear.
The passage notes October as a highly risky month for stock speculation, listing all other months as equally dangerous. It emphasizes the peculiarly dangerous nature of these periods for investment decisions.
British infantry advance under Lord Roberts stalls at the Rhenoster due to a fordless river. A pontoon and temporary bridge are under construction as British forces maneuver near the Vaal. Boer reports mention 7000 troops and looting while Pretoria secrecy continues.
Lourenco Marques correspondent reports Kruger now favors surrender to avoid ruin of burghers property. He has left the decision to commanders while civilian prisoners say rail traffic from Pretoria to Pietersburg surges with up to 20 trains daily moving supplies northward for safety.
In May at Kroonstad the Boers retreated without a shot but lined 10 miles of rifle pits on the south bank and blasted rock gun emplacements while grass patches marked ranges. President Steyn informs Free Staters that Robber's proclamation was rescinded. Military Academy bill advances in Senate with army reorganization amendments and cadet appointments UP to 50.
The Boer peace commissioners have not fully outlined plans. They will likely stay in Washington until Tuesday before a Westward tour. Wessels, fluent in English, may join Representative Lentz of Ohio to address a pro-Boer meeting in Bridgeport on Saturday night.
President Kruger issues a proclamation calling on all Boers to defend Johannesburg and fight to the bitter end. In Oberammergau the initial performance of the passion play drew enormous attendance despite cold cloudy weather, with judges deeming the show superior to 1890.
Washington May 26 The senate committee on Indian affairs authorized a favorable report on a bill providing the registration of marriages of reservation Indians and otherwise regulating marriages.
The senate voted to ask the treasury secretary to report on the United States v North American Commercial company appeal, amounts due under court order, the starved seal pups in Behring Sea 1898 1888 and whether branding of seals is still practiced and its effect on seal life.
The House spent eight hours on the Alaskan civil government bill. It adopted two key amendments authorizing the secretary of war to issue permits for gold dredging and searching at Cape Nome, and struck out a section allowing arrests for certain offenses. The conference report on the Indian appropriation bill was adopted.
Washington May 26 After talks with Speaker Henderson and the rules committee the house judiciary chair introduced a rule to place two anti-trust measures on the fast track The constitutional amendment would become a special order as soon as the rule passes with a final vote set for June 1 at 5 pm The anti-trust bill would follow for a final vote on June 2 at 5 pm.
Republican Auditor Sweney notified Democratic Auditor Colter he would turn over the state records and office in the statehouse without awaiting action by the court of appeals. The transfer will occur immediately and other Republicans are expected to follow in the next day or two, leaving the statehouse under Democratic control by next week.
It is reported here that President McKinley has offered Charles T. Saxton former New York lieutenant governor and current judge of the court of claims the job of judge advocate on the island of Porto Rico. Saxton is expected to accept.
New York May 26 The charge against 25 Italian laborers arrested for inciting a riot during a recent strike at the Corne dam was dismissed in the Westchester County Court at White Plains. The defendants faced charges of inciting unrest in the labor dispute.
The Gate notes a fatal bubonic plague in Darba Durban with an East Indian victim. Authorities impose strict caution and control measures to prevent spread.
Washington may 10 report that George I Clellan of New York seeks Democratic presidential nomination as his supporters run the candidacy efforts. The article notes active backing from local colleagues and party members in New York as the process unfolds.
General Wood demands a thorough overhaul of all Cuban accounts in Havana, with auditors already reviewing the treasury and the North American Trust Company. No fraud is suspected, but stricter examination is urged as inspectors continue postal service scrutiny and promise results within a month. Bristow replaces the solicitors bureau, cutting costs and signaling further reforms.
Havana reports progress in postal revenue frauds. Special Agents Seybolt and Williams accuse Neely of misappropriating stamps money and property totaling over $65,000 in five counts. Largest item $57,000. others include $31,500 and $500. Report to be sent to New York counsel.
Edward Erickson has been placed under arrest for murdering his brother Martin P. Erickson in a Decatur street butcher shop on Feb 1594. Gustav Wall testified he saw the suspect over the victim after the shot. Erickson had been previously arrested but released for lack of evidence.
The president has sent to congress correspondence on creating an American national institute in Paris for visiting Americans. The French authorities donate a site and tax exemption for the building. Senator Chauncey M. Depew leads donors urging a government appropriation of 250000 dollars.
Jim Jeffries and Tom Sharkey are matched to fight on August 25 before the club offering the best purse. If Sharkey loses to McCoy on June 25 or to Rubins on July 16 the match with Jeffries will be off and Jeffries will offer to meet Sharkey's conqueror. Al Smith is stake holder and Charley White referee.
The House committee on commerce has ordered a report on a railroad accident, with Washington action dated May 26. The move signals congressional scrutiny of rail safety and industry practices amid ongoing investigations and standards reviews.
Provision requires complete reports of railway road collisions on interstate routes. Accidents involving passengers and employees must include causes and nature of the incident.
St Peterssburg May 26 A plan for Manchuria defenses has been drawn up. Six fortified posts will be erected there. General Sacharoff chief of the Russian general staff will start for Manchuria at month end with eight high Russian officers to plan for a possible conflict with Japan.
John McGovern a machinist was killed and William Philean severely injured when a platform collapsed during condenser construction at the Cooke Brewing ice plant on Seventeenth and Johnson streets.
Paris May 24 The chamber of deputies backed the government in three votes with 271 ayes 226 noes The premier’s declarations were approved noted as Not Guilty. Chanco May 26 In the McLain case five board of trade brokers faced mail fraud charges but Judge Kohlsaat ordered a directed verdict of not guilty for all defendants.
Welland Ontario dated May 25 reports a grand jury returning a true bill against Dall man Nolin and Walsh the alleged dynamiters. The trio pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Washington May 24 The senate adopted Mr Jones of Arkansas resolution directing the secretary of war to conduct a thorough investigation into the operations of the North American Trust company in Havana its organization and its relation to the government.
Major Edwards of Fargo has been nominated by the president to serve as receiver of public moneys at Rampart Alaska. The position carries a salary of $2500 per year.
The Modern Mother notes her children improve more with the gentle laxative effect of Syrup of Figs than with other remedies. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company.
An advertisement claims Warner's White Wine of Tar Stirrup cures La Grippe in 24 hours and relieves coughs that follow, with price points of five and ten cents.
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