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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
8
A quoted passage notes the day’s higher fatality risk and claims one fourth of July per year is inadequate, suggesting a connection between holiday activities and shortages. Figures imply a broader concern about national preparedness and safety.
A quoted excerpt notes October as one of the peculiarly dangerous months for stock speculation, listing all other months as similarly risky. The passage emphasizes caution amid market forecasts and historical patterns.
London dispatches report Boers withdrawn east of Pretoria with fresh fighting expected. General Rundle skirmishes, Dewet reportedly captures volunteers and yeomanry. Steyn blocks peace talks, Kruger wary of unconditional surrender. Baden Powell named lieutenant general.
London dispatch says optimism from Roberts' reports is artificial as De Wet and Dewet forces raid Lindley and Roodeval, taking prisoners with guns. Boers remain uncaptured. Botha's army withdraws but not dispersed. Transport and rail line security remain key challenges as operations continue from Heilbron to Ficksburg.
Philadelphia dispatch notes speculation among national committeemen and leaders on a Republican vice presidential pick. No clear favorite emerges, with Long Dolliver and Fairbanks cited as leading possibilities, while Hanna and McKinley insiders guide cautious sentiment and potential administration support remains private.
London reports from Lord Roberts that Klerksdorp surrendered June 9 to a Hunter led party. Kitchener notes a Boer attack on a reconstruction train near the Abernoster River. mounted troops repelled it with one dead and eleven wounded. Cronje planned surrender upon Pretoria’s fall, inspiring others to follow.
PARLE CAPE COLONY June 18 Mr Trhon president of the Afrikanderbond congress denies that the Afrikanders seek a conspiracy to detach British South Africa from the crown and affirms the bond party’s loyalty to Queen Victoria.
Mrs Jennie Benton Fremont widow of General John C Fremont is seriously injured after slipping from a dinner table in Los Angeles. The 79 year old fractured her hip and will have a slow recovery as doctors monitor her condition.
A new Mahdi appeared at Wadey Halfa issuing a proclamation that Christ would appear in the flesh soon. He was arrested with 45 adherents in the crackdown.
Washington June 18 Admiral Dewey after returning from a Western trip will stay at Beauvoir outside Washington until the end of the month then go to Newport for the navy general board session where he presides He said he has not been offered the vice presidency and would not accept it if offered declaring he has not contemplated candidacy for the office and his position remains unchanged despite Democratic discussions about teaming with Bryan.
The Shanghai report to The Daily Express describes Pekin under siege with 100,000 imperial troops surrounding the legations. Foreign ministers demand entry, while relief columns struggle between Tien Tsin and Pekin. Moscow ally China amid growing anti foreign mobs and cautious relief efforts at Lang Fang.
American painters won seven gold medals at the Paris exposition of 1900, second only to France. Four medals went to other nations. In 1889 most medalists lived in Paris. This year five of the winning paintings were by artists living in the United States.
Havana June 18 Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow acting director of posts in Cuba says he will complete his work and leave the island June 23 He has set a definite plan to reorganize and reduce official salaries to the levels paid elsewhere.
News via Venezuela and Trinidad confirms a signal defeat of Colombian revolutionists in Santander. Rebel General Uribe escaped and is now a fugitive. The same source reports a Conservative revolution beginning in Ecuador against President Alfaro.
Beatrice Nebraska June 18 a miniature riot broke out at the institute for the feebleminded when Dr Deering the governor s appointee for superintendent and constables armed with replevin papers attempted to seize institute books and records from the facility at Beatrice.
Kingston Jamaica reports a river boat accident on June 10 at the Cuyuni falls. A boat carrying 25 people plunged over the falls and was dashed to pieces. all 25 perished. The incident adds to a recent tally of 23 drownings in the region.
London dispatch reports that Russia will act independently in China and elsewhere without joining a European concert. The Times’ St. Petersburg writer says Moscow intends no collective policy with great powers and reserves independence of action, like the United States.
Keen feeling in Japan following the murder of the chancellor of legation at Pekin by Chinese imperial troops. The press urges the government to exact strong retaliation and secure redress for the act.
Kingston Jamaica June 18 British war office accepts composite volunteer militia from Jamaica Trinidad and Demarara for Ashanti service. Jamaica to supply 200 men and five officers. West India regiment ordered to Ashanti forthwith.
The Washington grand lodge of Masons in Tacoma voted not to admit liquor dealers to membership and directs current members in that business to withdraw.
The A1 gas? The text is unclear. Alaska Exploration Company reports the steamer A. F. Gustin left Dawson on June 4 for St Michaels carrying 2 000 000 in gold dust. Expected to connect with the Zealandia at St Michaels for this port.
Admiral Dewey and party arrived in Washington aboard the Baltimore and Ohio. Mrs. Dewey has practically recovered from a light tonsillitis suffered during the West tour.
In Butte Montana on June 14 Democrats who split from the county convention formed their own body and named a full delegation to represent Silver Bow in the state convention. Senator William A Clark leads the delegation.
Caricaco June 14 2000 linemen strike after Chicago Edison and Commonwealth Electric Light refuse advance in wages.
Milwaukee June 13 The Fourth Wisconsin district Democratic convention nominated George W. Peck without opposition. Resolutions pledged Peck to support the national party platform adopted at Kansas City.
The report cites 293 bubonic plague deaths in Rockhampton Queensland with two additional local cases in Brisbane where one has died and another is fatally ill. Adelaide notes broader urban impact and ongoing case tracing.
North Western line offers summer excursion tickets from Huron South Dakota to Lake Shetek Tracy Minnesota at 5.00 for a Friday or Saturday round trip with thirty day return limit and 7.95 for daily round trips with thirty day return limit. Lake Shetek offers fishing hunting prairie chickens snipe ducks and geese with good hotel and livery rates. Reachable lakes include Current Lake Siegel Fremont Sarah Bear Long Buffalo Iron Beauty Willow Isabella and Clear Lake.
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