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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1898
Page
5
Reports describe American troops at Guantanamo repelling near constant assaults by insurgents. Spanish forces are noted in large numbers aiding operations while allied units fight under cover to hold the position.
From Guantanamo June 16, after two nights of heavy fighting the American flag remains over the marine battalion camp in Cuba. Two Marines killed and four wounded, including Sergeant Major Henry Goode and Private Tallman. Cuban allies largely ineffective. relief troops awaited. Canadian sealing claims settled for about 473000 dollars. County normal institute underway with instructors Dukes Jones Young and Larkin leading sessions and a large roster of teachers enrolled. Agricultural Insurance Co pays losses in full and promotes low hail insurance rates.
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius has joined Admiral Sampson's fleet off Santiago, with Ericsson and Foote to follow. Torpedo boats will reinforce, signaling an intent to force the harbor as troops prepare to land at Guantanamo Bay. Sailors await the army's movement for a decisive action.
June 18. A Senate labor subcommittee held a hearing on reports from corporations and others with government contracts opposing extending the eight-hour law to government contractors. Labor representatives had previously urged the law's expansion.
J. C. Milne, agent, states that the insurer returns a portion of premiums to the insured when not required for paying losses.
The notice announces Dr J H Surra opening an office over Rick's Drug Store in Hu Ron, offering thirty years of continuous medical practice and inviting the public to share his patronage. It includes a second insurance ad by Agricultural Insurance Co with local agent J C Milne and mentions low cost farm hail insurance and Nashville excursion rates via Chicago and North Western Railway for a July convention.
The North Western Line offers reduced excursion tickets for July 2 3 and 4 to points within 200 miles of selling station with return by July 5. Also very low Portland Oregon excursion rates June 30 and July 1 returnable until August 31 due to Congregational Council meeting. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Reduced fare excursion tickets to Omaha offered with favorable return limits on the Trans- ee Paritents event held June 30 to July 2. For exact sale dates contact agents Chicago North Western Railway.
Joan E Warp advertises pasture rental for cows and horses until November 1 1998 at 50 cents per head per month. She states three of the best stallions in the state are kept at her stables with service fees ranging from 5 to 10 dollars to insure. Pedigrees and registered certificates are available for inspection at the stables.
Luxurious parlor cars on the North Western Line operate between Kasota and St Paul and Minneapolis with a Kasota connection to a Huron bound train leaving at 7 40 a m and arriving back at Huron at 10 05 p m. Commodious day coaches provide comfortable seating for travelers visiting the Twin Cities. The Weekly Huronite and the New York Tribune one year 1 25.
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