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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
7
A London committee report condemns the British army education system from Woolwich to Sandhurst citing officers’ lack of basic knowledge and keenness. It calls for real rewards for good work and warns social influence should not govern promotions. A coal strike update follows with White House talks and possible government help.
The dispatch reports over 1,500 Boers surrendering at various points in Cape Colony. Commandant Fouche arrives at Cradock with 36 Free Staters and 219 rebels but is ill. General Dewet oversees surrenders in Vredefort district. Schalk Burger urges Burghers to accept terms and forgive the past.
Lord Kitchener in Pretoria dispatches progress in Boer surrender with 440 burghers surrendering at Middleburg and 289 at Standerton. Cradock in Cape Colony reports 255 Boers surrendering, 219 rebels, while some surrendered arms and signaled peace.
Dr W D Duff was killed by W H Clark a farmer in Garden Grove Iowa after Duff returned to the village despite a threat to kill him Clark borrowed a shotgun located the doctor in a drug store and fired twice both shots hitting near the heart Clark surrendered saying he had kept his promise.
In South Wilkes-Barre a crowd hangings an effigy of J Pierpont Morgan in a street. Afterward the mob cheered and pelted the figure with stones until police dispersed several hundred people. Mining towns nearby remained quiet and residents expressed disappointment over President Roosevelt’s inability to broker miner operator peace.
In New York on June 9 a new settlement plan for the anthracite miners strike is discussed. Leading operators are said to back a committee to visit the mines, examine conditions, and seek a settlement. President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers reportedly discussed the plan and may waive union card recognition with slight concessions expected from the other side.
Huntington West Virginia June 9 A skirmish between mine officials and strikers is reported at Keystone. The mine boss was killed.
Elkhorn West Virginia June 9 reports the general strike order has been observed along the Norfolk and Western railway. Few coal mines are running and those at Simons Goddwell Eckman and Vivian still see only a fraction of their usual workforce as some union miners refuse to quit.
Advices to the Norfolk and Western Railway report ten Roanoke district mines closed during the day with about 12,000 men on strike. Other mines are crippled and operating with reduced forces in Pocahontas coal fields.
Hazleton Pennsylvania June 9. Delaware Susquehanna and Schuylkill railroad crews refused to handle trains carrying deputies between collieries. Lehigh Valley crews have been substituted, and some Lehigh Valley workers also object to this duty.
Twenty seven Boer refugees in Denver appeal to the British ambassador in Washington for arrangements to return to South Africa. They speak for about ninety Boers in Colorado and pledge to be law abiding. The appeal was sent via Consul Harold Pies through the British service in Denver.
Amsterdam reports that Mr. Kruger declined British facilities for returning to South Africa but accepted Queen Wilhelmina's offer of a Dutch ship to convey him when he chooses to go back.
In Cambulata village in a mountain pass of the Uruch range a landslip destroyed the settlement and nearby farms. A large tent toppled into the village while inhabitants escaped unharmed.
In Chicago General Miles arrived by the Pennsylvania line and stated he has been ordered to Washington and will not attend West Point Centennial exercises. Earlier rumors linked him to recall by President Roosevelt and possible retirement over alleged betrayed secrets. He refused to discuss reasons for his Washington trip.
Secretary Root said General Miles has not been summoned to Washington. He is reportedly en route from Fort Riley Kansas to West Point to attend the centennial celebration there next week.
Felipe Buencamino, fresh from testimony before the house committee on insular affairs, sends a letter to Secretary Hay. He summarizes urged Philippine needs and proposes U S student scholarships and targeted propaganda to address American misconceptions. He also notes minor housing complaints to be corrected.
Boers held in prison camps near Hamilton Bermuda have been allowed liberty on parole. Generals Cronje Wessels Botha and other officers spoke cautiously yet expressed relief the war is over and a wish to return home. Rank and file to ashore in groups of ten. Officers invited to an at home at Government House.
Complete returns from Oregon show Chamberlain as governor by a 34 vote margin over Furnish with only minor precincts outstanding. Tongue leads in the First District by 6,031, up 3,012 from two years ago, while J N Williamson wins the Second District by 3,172. In Rome, Signor Franchetti challenges Foreign Minister Prinetti to a duel after a heated Eritrean budget discussion.
London reports Lionel E G Carden the British consul general at Havana has been gazetted as minister to the republic of Cuba after an appointment announced May 20.
A fragment compares sharks to dolphins noting a shark’s surface behavior and slow swim for its size. It also contrasts Byron’s poetry with real sea habits and mentions a sailing ship versus a torpedo boat. The text ends with a humorous theatre exchange about speaking parts from an Ohio State Journal item.
The speaker asks William to weed the flower bed and he checks the bed. He reports back that it would be simpler to flower out the weed bed, a wry remark attributed to the Washington Capital.
Dr Doran announces a regular visit to Huron South Dakota at the Depot Hotel on Monday June 30 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM He will return monthly and offers consultations while the opportunity lasts
An advertisement by Dr. Doran of Minneapolis Minnesota offers a $50 reward for any case he cannot diagnose in five minutes. He promises prompt cure for many diseases including catarrh eye ear nose throat lung digestive and nervous disorders and claims a new subcutaneous injection method for cancers tumors goiter fistula piles varicocele and enlarged glands with painless treatment. Consultation costs $1.00 at Boston Plock.
Shippers announce a trial period to showcase their extended experience handling all shipments. The message emphasizes stock management and provisions as central strengths and promises best possible service.
The North-Western announces library buffet cars on trains Nos. 1 and 2 between Minneapolis St Paul Sioux City Council Bluffs and Omaha with breakfast service and modern amenities. Free reclining chairs will be provided on the Twin Cities to Kansas City route, and standard coaches will run through on trains No 3 and 4 between St Paul Minneapolis and Kansas City.
Very low excursion rates to ver Col via the North Western line. Tickets on June 23 and 24 with final return Oct 31 for Internation Sunday-school convention. Lake S destination includes Tracy Minn with reduced summer fares Friday and Saturday 4.10 round trip, return by Tuesday. daily 6.60 round trip, return within 30 days. Shetek as summer resort offers fishing hunting with prairie chickens ducks and geese. Hotels and livery available at reasonable rates. access to Current Lake Lake Si Lake Fremont Lake Sarah Bear Long Lake Buffalo Lake Iron Beauty Willow Lake Lake Bella Cedar Lake.
Excursion tickets sold at one fare for round trip via the Nor Wester line June 17. Return limited to June inclusive. Apply to agents Chied and North-Western railway.
North Western lines 23 24 25 provide final returns by October 31. The notice directs agents in Chicago and the Northwestern railway to apply.
An advertisement touts IRONADE as a life renewing drink made from pure vegetable tea and aromatics. It claims to refresh better than soda water and is dispensed by first class druggists in pleasant establishments.
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen’s Foot-Ease powder. It eases tight or new shoes and provides instant relief for corns and bunions, swollen feet, blisters, callouses, and sweaty hot feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c. mail order offer with free package from A S Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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