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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
6
A Michigan minister recounts near collapse from nervous exhaustion and stomach troubles in 1896. After failing to improve with various treatments, he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his health, enabling him to preach and conduct revivals again.
The House of Representatives spent the day on business, passing 430 extra pages of the Sundry Civil appropriation bill. Cannon accepted an amendment to raise funds for unused Springfield arsenal machinery. Resolutions for two extra naval cadets in the Navy’s engineer corps were adopted.
Representative Boutelle of Maine, chair of the naval affairs committee, has introduced a relief bill for the victims of the battleship Maine. The measure follows the Samoan disaster relief act of 1890 and reflects administration views after days of committee conference.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of the Interior Bliss prepared an adverse decision denying Minnesota title to sections 16 and 36 on the Red Lake and Chippewa reservations for school use. State agent Byrnes protests and seeks a hearing this week, with Senators Davis and Nelson likely to appear. The outcome would affect thousands of fertile acres meant for educational purposes. Officials cite treaty obligations. Minnesota argues constitutional basis under Article 4, Section 3.
Montreal Feb 26 Grand Trunk officials announce an arrangement with the Great Northern and will meet any rates the Canadian Pacific has set to the West. It is expected the Canadian Pacific will further reduce their own rates.
A Rome dispatch reports the government will take energetic action to compel Hayti to make reparation for the illegal sequestration of the property of an Italian steamer at Port au Prince.
Scurvy has developed among the miners with 17 cases in the public hospital and an estimated 12 to 15 more in private cabins, totaling about 30. Precautions are being taken to prevent further spread.
The British ship Asia under Captain Dakin, sailing from Manila to Vineyard Haven, is believed wrecked on Nantucket Shoals during a recent gale. All hands, about 20 crew, are feared dead. A man and a girl’s bodies were found aboard a floating hull near Handkerchief Lightship by tug E. V. McCaulley.
Detroit on February 24 saw the creation of the Central Coal and Coke company, an Ohio trust with headquarters in Columbus. The reported capital stock is $200,000, though the true capitalization remains undetermined.
General J B Gordon once Confederate officer was to lecture in Topeko. A telegram from Port Huron says he suddenly fell ill and private advices indicate he is very ill.
The Field Columbian Museum in Chicago has received 14 cases of Eskimo curios and utensils totaling over 15 000 pieces. This collection makes the museum the largest and most complete Arctic assemblage worldwide with more than 30 000 pieces in all.
News from Dawson City reports a rich strike on American creek, 130 miles down the Yukon river. Seventy five men have left Dawson for the new diggings, located on American soil just 25 miles across the boundary line.
Maprio Feb 23 Senor Sagasta the premier says reports of divers now confirmed prove the Maine disaster resulted from an accident.
Los Angeles oil fields face output excess of nearly 500 barrels per day as of February 23. The report notes current overproduction challenges in the regional oil industry and implications for supply balance.
In London February 23 Joseph Chamberlain said a dispatch from Lieutenant Pilcher reported four French officers with 100 men reaching Argungu on the Sokoto river within British influence. He doubted French authorization during negotiations. The Lords echoed the reply. Paris denies the advance and hints the expedition will be recalled.
London reports heightened activity at the Colonial office and Lagos hinterland as rumors spread of two French expeditions toward Sokoto. British officials and the St James Gazette weigh implications linking the move to Dreyfus era tensions and a bid to boost Parisian support.
In Washington on February 24 Cuba dominated Senate talks as Senator Morgan presented Mr. Koop of Boston’s interview notes. Koop reported 34 provinces visited, dire reconcentrado deaths, and said Blanco’s policies matched Weyler’s in harshness with no evidence of liberal treatment. No official action followed.
In Glasgow on February 23, a semi panic swept the Stock Exchange as large liquidations drove bears to control. There are fears operators may struggle to meet the wide settlement difference due Wednesday.
Paris reports the government has no knowledge of French forces crossing the Niger into Sokoto country and any such unauthorized movement would be disavowed by the government.
Boston, Feb 28 The sixth week of the cotton mill strike begins with both sides still standing firm. Except for Fall River King Philip mills where most strikers have returned after nearly five weeks away, and Centreville Rhode Island Enos Lapham mills where the action is nearly over, the dispute persists. New Bedford's situation remains a focal point with rumors of compromise but expectations that full operation will take weeks.
A Door County farmer found three Menekaune fishermen lost in the Green Bay blizzard, wrapped in the sails of their fishing sleighs. They were nearly dead but brought home to Menominee, Michigan.
New York dispatch reports Captain Sigsbee state documents rescued from a private drawer in his cabin. Keys to magazines found above the bed head, floated up by the mattress rise. Mascotte sails for Havana with Senator Proctor aboard. locals note Havana excitement over his visit.
A letter to the central Cuban relief committee from the Havana relief official reports thousands of starving children in the streets and dens. It notes malaria and exposure as the main hazards and states a hospital will be opened immediately with General Lee and General Blanco aiding the effort.
A Madrid dispatch to The World reports the Spanish official inquiry into the Maine catastrophe has ended. Official divers found no exterior cause and concluded the disaster was accidental. Premier Sagasta relayed the telegram to the palace. the queen regent welcomed the result and will meet United States Minister Woodford to receive McKinley’s thanks.
The Spanish ship Vizcaya lies off Tompkinsville since Sunday awaiting Madrid orders. If none arrive, the man of war will weigh anchor this afternoon and depart for Havana after Arturo Baldasano the Spanish consul general delivered dispatches to Captain Ealate. The captain had been awaiting sailing time while the crew prepared for voyage.
Maprio Feb 26 The queen regent presided over a cabinet council that discussed the relations between Spain and the United States.
Three doctors and the chief nurse of the American Red Cross have departed New York for Cuba after a summons from Clara Barton. They travel via Tampa to establish hospitals and extend relief to the starving, sick, and wounded throughout the island.
Washington Feb 28 A long debate over river and harbor appropriations erupts during sundry civil measure. Moody attacks a 350000 Rockland Missouri item in Dingley district while Dingley denies proposing it. Debate touches San Pedro Santa Monica and Kentucky river funding with an amendment raising Kentucky from 105000 to 350000 and San Pedro item passing.
Washington Feb 28 The White House cabinet met fully for the first time in weeks with Secretaries Alger and Sherman present after illness. They discussed the Maine disaster at length but took no action. No word yet from the court of inquiry on its schedule or report. No other news from state or navy departments altered the situation.
Washington February 28 The Senate debated Henry W Corbett of Oregon for five hours clear on his right to a senate seat Spooner of Wisconsin spoke briefly in favor Teller of Colorado urged support of the committee majority Allen of Nebraska and Turley of Tennessee spoke in opposition The lively exchange highlighted regional and party divides in the crucial seating decision
The sub committee of the house military affairs committee agreed to the increase of the nation artillery forces by two regiments as provided in the senate bill. The measure will be reported to the full committee at the regular meeting without changes.
ReeInBeck Iowa, February 25. Richard Clausen, 15, fired at Minnie Foght, sister of his employer, due to imagined wrongs, then killed himself by hanging. The girl is reported to die.
Baltimore February 25 Work on government ships is progressing at the Columbian Iron Works with a force of 500 to 600 men kept busy on the dockyard project.
The Havana inquiry started at noon with Lt G F Holman and Lt Cmdr Wainwright testifying about the Maine disaster. Divers work under hatch in darkness. electric lights from Mangrove promise aid. Koebeler dies, others improve. Gunner Charles Morgan oversees ammunition checks, barred from details.
Consul General Lee and the US court of inquiry into the Maine disaster called on Captain General Blanco and Admiral Manter ala in Havana. After ceremonies the court returned to the Mangrove and resumed sessions. Guana bacoa’s military commander ordered three days of public festivities suspended in memory of the Maine’s dead.
At the navy department the contract to raise the Maine topped the day’s news. Capt Sigsbee’s dispatches warn of naval court scrutiny of coal bunkers while Washington prepares for any emergency. Fourteen Maine bodies were recovered unidentified, with identification unlikely beyond clothing. A rumor suggests a war department traitor aiding Spain, amid questions over New York harbor fortifications and a Vizcaya sighting outside defensive lines.
Washington February 24 The house committee on naval affairs spent the day shaping a relief measure for Maine disaster victims. The proposed bill mirrors the broader response pattern used after the 1889 Samoan disaster, aiming to provide timely assistance and support.
New York on February 24 Admiral Bunce commandant of the navy yard received Captain Eulate of the Spanish cruiser Vizcaya in a formal official visit. Bunce was accompanied by his two aides.
Gladstones travel to Bournemouth en route to the railway station. They stop at Marlborough House and sign the visitor’s book, completing a return visit to the Prince and Princess of Wales.
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