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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
7
A father finds his son Harry in a stable writing a composition on a horse with slate and pencil. The boy explains the teacher asked for a composition on a horse, prompting the humorous exchange.
The Record reports David B. Henderson of Iowa has 120 pledged votes for the Republican caucus in Washington. With 93 needed for a House majority, Henderson leads by nine. Sherman and Payne of New York plan to withdraw, clearing the path to an unanimous nomination.
At the Ohio Republican Convention George K. Nash of Franklin was nominated for governor and John A. Caldwell of Hamilton for lieutenant governor as Hanna Cox aligned delegates solidified control. Other statewide posts went to W. H. Davis, Walter D. Guilbert, James M. Sheets, Frank A. Huffman and Isaac B. Cameron with the party endorsing President McKinley.
Madrid announces Spain cedes the Caroline Islands Palau and Marianas in the Pacific. Guam remains under the American flag. The move strengthens German Pacific positions as a supply line between Hawaii and the Philippines. The U S hoped to secure one Caroline island via the Paris Peace Commission. Wake Island flag remains American.
New York June 6 The New York Republican congressional delegation will vote on the speaker question this week The delegation is expected to declare for General Henderson of Iowa Congressman Sereno E Payne visited Senator Platt and said reports from Henderson backers show his nomination is assured They anticipate a caucus outcome that aligns with Henderson the Iowa candidate
Washington observers say Spain's sale of Pacific islands yields five million dollars in cash plus extraordinary guarantees from Germany. Spain retains three coaling stations and Germany pledges protection in war, seen as a de facto alliance risking German involvement if duty to defend applies.
Maprio June 6 reports Germany will pay 25 000 000 pesetas for the Caroline Palau and Palaus islands. Spain keeps three coaling stations, one in each group, and Germany defends them if war comes. Germany grants Spain most favored nation status in Germany and its colonial islands.
Delegates from all directions converge on Kansas City for the Modern Woodmen of America convention. Northcutt of Illinois establishes headquarters at the Coates house as Major G W Hawes head clerk seeks re election and F Crocker of Iowa seeks the head banker post. A St Paul special train brings a determined group who begin their work for the next meet.
A 5 o'clock storm swept Northeastern Iowa from Cedar Rapids to the northern state, covering about 50 miles. It was a straight wind blow, not a tornado, toppling telegraph and telephone wires.
A Union Pacific report states Albany county sheriff s posse has captured three of the Union Pacific train robbers six miles from Casper Wyoming. One robber confessed. The remaining gang members are pursued toward Glen Rock.
Mrs. Johanna Schilling, 35, and her two daughters Gertrude 10 and Edna 8 were found dead in a New York tenement. All three died from gas asphyxiation, likely turned on by the mother to murder her children and commit suicide.
Maprio June 5 The queen regent opened the cortes and announced in the throne speech that the Caroline and Palau islands along with most of the Mariana islands were ceded to Germany by the late Spanish cabinet. The speech noted a recent cabinet change and a convention to convey these territories under law to be submitted.
Seven hundred sixty nine bimetallists from across the United States join William J. Bryan for a dry dollar banquet hosted by the Ohio Valley League of Bimetallic Clubs. The event at Fountain Ferry Casino in Louisville features Bryan and O. H. P. Belmont as principal speakers in a starry night setting along the Ohio River.
Dutruth June 5 report that Scott and Holston's mill team has struck, leaving two mills idle. Tug managers propose wage hikes for captains by 5 to 10 dollars monthly and engineers by 5 dollars to ease unrest.
A Times dispatch from New York reports Minneapolis and St Paul will soon host autocabs and auto trucks powered by compressed air. Joseph H. Hoadley confirms two firms will operate passenger and freight services, with Boston capital backing. The International Power Company of Providence is supplying many motor cabs and trucks for the West, including the Twin Cities, with production underway.
A letter from an executor in New York to Arkansas State Treasurer Little uncovers a bond swindle tied to fraudulent state bonds. Initial losses already reach 175 000 with officials warning the total may grow into the millions as investigations continue.
Mrs. Leora Nichols of Encampment Wyoming says she was weak nervous and irritable with headaches and stomach trouble. After taking three bottles her nervousness headaches and stomach issues disappeared. Hood’s Pills prevent distress after eating and do not gripe.
The Journal and Advertiser reports the banking firm Morton Bliss & Co will dissolve. Negotiations aim to transfer its business to a forthcoming trust company named after Morton, with Levi P. Morton set to be its president.
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