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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1898
Page
1
The California Fig Syrup Co stresses the true origin of Syrup of Figs to avoid imitations. It highlights manufacturing care, medical standing, and trust from millions of families while noting benefits to kidneys liver and bowels without irritation or griping. Offices listed in San Francisco Louisville and New York.
The secretary of the treasury told cabinet members that war loan subscriptions are rising rapidly and expectations point to a large over-subscription. He noted the entire issue could have been sold at a lower rate than D percent, regrets the law did not specify a fraction lower, and pledged to distribute bonds to the widest possible public, favoring small subscribers.
A dispatch from Manzanillo in Santiago de Cuba says the Spanish steamer Purissima Concepcion has arrived with food for Spanish troops and is believed to carry about 100000 in gold. The vessel sailed from Kingston Thursday morning and reached Manzanillo by daybreak.
Madrid dispatch reports four insurgent warships appeared in Manila Bay and attacked the city from the sea in coordination with land forces, according to a Hong Kong dispatch cited by Madrid.
The governor of Santiago de Cuba sent a cable detailing Thursday’s bombardment. He reports Americans fired 1,000 shots, with 38 killed and 21 wounded, including 2 officers.
In St Paul on June 13 the Supreme Court denied H D Minces habeas corpus relief and held fire sale licenses valid. Minces had refused to pay the Winona license fee and was arrested. His defense claimed the law unconstitutional.
A growing crisis isolates the walled city as pine interests escalate actions cutting all communication with outside parties. Officials report severe disruption to trade and aid, while residents face growing hardship amid limited access to essentials.
General Aguinaldo urges making the Philippines an American colony or an independent republic. If another power seeks control, resistance is planned. Dispatches from Manila warn Captain General Augusti may be cut off if he shelters in the citadel, hindering outside communication.
Cuban General Garcia with 4000 troops marches from Banes toward Santiago de Cuba. He reports Spaniards starving and predicts quick victory, while Admiral Sampson on the flagship plans investment of Santiago. Masso and Toral’s forces are cut off at Guantanamo with dwindling provisions and no Spanish reinforcements.
London dispatch reports General Aguinaldo prefers the Philippines become an American colony. If not allied with the United States he would push for a republic. He notes any other power would have to fight for control and the insurgents number about 10,500 rifles and eight field pieces.
Manila June 17 via Hong Kong June 22 insurgents unable to seize Manila due to lack of field guns. They could not take it even with Dewey's permission, which he will not grant. Reports of US transports sighted are incorrect. arrivals expected June 20. Foreigners leaving in neutral ships. Aguinaldo informs US Consul Williams of a provisional government for cohesive purposes and seeks Philippine islands as an American colony.
Manila advices dated June 17 report General Nonel marching with mixed troops from Bulacan about 30 miles north of Manila. He was surprised by insurgents in an ambush as the railway line was blocked. Three days of fierce fighting followed and General Nones was killed. Native troops joined the insurgents and about 500 Spaniards surrendered.
United States transport Zafiro reports a plot to assassinate General Aguinaldo. He became violently ill after eating a meal and exhibited symptoms of poisoning. Aguinaldo suffered illness for two days before recovering.
The hospital train of 12 cars departed Tampa last night led by Surgeon Charles Richard and 25 nurses. It carries 62 sick soldiers moved from the provisional division hospital to the general hospital at Fort McPherson.
Bruno Puhan killed a woman named Jennie Armling believed to be his accomplice and wounded a boy after attempting to shoot a police officer during a bold daytime burglary. He was chased by police and captured.
Rear Admiral Sampson released reconnaissance data from Cuba noting quiet conditions at Guantanamo Bay while Spanish troops push toward Santiago. Cuban forces near Holguin and Rabí at Acerradero total about 1 860 men, Garcia’s force within three days of Santiago at 4 000. The Merrimac hull is likely not blocking the channel and vessels can pass.
War department reports securing an end of a cable from Cuba that will enable Admiral Sampson to speak directly with Washington. Secretary Alger would not specify the cable but hopes for word from the admiral over it soon.
Key West Florida June 22 The Red Cross society steamer State of Texas with Miss Clara LeParton aboard sailed in the afternoon amid steady breeze and calm seas.
In a seven hour session the House approved the measure by a 209 to 90 vote with thirty minority members joining Republicans. Notable speeches occurred on both sides and the chamber erupted with applause from members and galleries as the result was announced.
In Washington on June 17 the House approved the Newlands resolution 209 to 91 to annex Hawaii. The debate spanned seven hours with strong support from Republicans and mixed votes from Democrats, Populists, and fusionists. The measure centers on Hawaii ceding sovereignty and lands to the United States and its formal annexation.
Mary L. Comminas of North Brookfield Massachusetts suffered ceatarrh of the stomach with alternating hunger and pain. After taking Hood's Sarsaparilla she recovered strength and health as the symptoms faded. The advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier sold by druggists at $1, six for $5.
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