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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1896
Page
1
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption claiming 98 percent success. It attributes disease to blood impurity and urges purity of blood with the remedy, and promotes a free medical adviser book from the Buffalo New York dispensary.
The Imparcial argues the United States senate action on Cuba brings grave danger of daily clashes. It says Spain must prepare for every eventuality, rejects perceived Yankee pride, and notes Spain is not isolated though naval power is limited.
Frankfort Kentucky March 3 Dr W Godfrey Hunter withdraws from the senatorial contest returning the party caucus currency commission to the Republican General Assembly. The move follows disintegration in the party and leaves the ballot showing Blackburn 60 and scattering 70.
At a Des Moines meeting the Populists nominate ex governor Boies as their presidential candidate after his letter declining Democratic consideration and endorsing silver coinage. General James B Weaver declares Boies should head the People’s party ticket.
Semi official reports say a new boundary dispute crisis has emerged between Chile and Argentina. The Argentine minister and Chilean foreign office disagree on protocol terms and have referred the matter to Buenos Aires. Politicians foresee trouble from all viewpoints.
United States District Attorney Stringer launches a major federal action in Minnesota within ten days. Dozens of suits name 2000 defendants and seek recovery of about 2000000 acres valued at four million dollars. The town of Litchfield and major farmland in Hennepin county are implicated.
Washington reports the Interior Department says opening of agricultural lands in the Red Lake Indian reservation will not be delayed by Minnesota's swamp land claim nor by boundary disputes. Lands to be opened will be about the originally proposed area, with an extra 200 000 acres added by late returns, and disputed lands may be reserved if no settlement is reached before advertising.
White Ghost, Crow Creek Sioux chief, and interpreter John Flourney head a delegation chosen by the grand council to Chamberlain to urge the Indian Affairs Commissioner to expedite the $198,000 owed as reimbursement for receiving less land per capita on their diminished reservation than other Sioux agencies.
A Northwestern states convention on mining and immigration will meet in Helena on March 10 with delegates from all Northwestern states. St Paul will be well represented with leading speakers, and railroads offer a special fare of one and a fifth to delegates.
Paris March 4. Foreign Minister Berthelot receives the Brazilian minister who seeks arbitration on the Amapa possession. The Brazilian propose a mixed commission to govern the disputed territory until a final settlement is reached.
Lovussvville March 4. O O Staley Washington correspondent telegraphs The Courier Journal that President Cleveland will not be a candidate to succeed himself. He will write a letter declaring his position and decline to have his name used at the Chicago Democratic convention.
Berwin March 4 The US Senate action on Cuba draws broad interest across society and press. The Cuban resolution linked with Cleveland’s Venezuelan message fuels European belief of a shift from non intervention. Europeans consider the US may act as belligerent, while Spain retains legal rights to quell the rebellion.
Massowan March 4. Italian forces under General Baratieri attacked the Shoans on March 1 in three columns. They captured passes to Adowa but were driven back by the Shoan army. Salbertone’s column retreated after a stiff engagement as Italian forces pulled back behind Beliesa.
Spanish minister Senor de Lome says the Cuban revolt grew from U S interference and support. He alleges Americans sent money arms and promised belligerent rights and fleet aid, while claiming Washington has not conducted a fair investigation into Cuba. He cites Cuban generals in the Spanish army.
A Brisbane dispatch reports gales and floods damaging Townsville in Queensland. Seventeen vessels in the harbor foundered, one sinking with passengers and crew. Shore houses were razed and four passenger steamers lost valued at about 2.5 million dollars.
A St. Petersburg dispatch notes No ves ti editorial warning Russia will defend Korea independence and may occupy the peninsula if Japan continues aggression. The piece says Japan must consider war with Russia if it seeks Korea.
The Pere Marquette statue in Statuary Hall was unveiled quietly on Sunday and drew attention during the day. A man reportedly threatened to place a bomb under the statue if given the chance, prompting police to guard the monument and implement extraordinary precautions to prevent harm.
The United States steamship Alert reached Acapulco and cables report orders for the commander to sail south to Corinto to guard American interests amid Nicaragua's revolutionary disturbances.
In Mapri D March 4 crowds in Spain rally against the United States with Barcelona leading demonstrations. Police repeatedly charged to disperse mobs at the consulate and US legation while authorities claim to curb disorder amid Cuba question tensions.
Jefferson Wisconsin March 2 L M Smith secretary treasurer and superintendent of Wisconsin Manufacturing Company shot by unknown man in factory. After a pursuit officers exchange of shots the building burned with the plant and the assailant consumed. Smith fatally wounded, murderer believed burned alive. cause and identity unknown.
A blaze swept the four story building on Michigan street owned by wholesale produce concerns. With a strong wind, the structure burned completely. It is reported that Mrs. Paul Baldwin died in the flames and several residents were injured by jumping from the upper floors. Loss estimated at 60 000 dollars.
The Northern Pacific and Manitoba Railroad company’s suit against Henry Villard for 545432 dollars over alleged unaccounted funds from bond sales was postponed to March 20 in the U S circuit court. Counsel agreed to allow Villard to file an answer and the plaintiff to provide $5 000 security for costs.
Paris reports broad interest in the Cuban issue as military men and politicians gather. The Figaro criticizes the US Senate for Weyler related actions and the recall of Marshal Martinez de Campos as a double error. The Journal condemns U S policy for supporting insurgents while opposing Weyler.
Moritz Fierky, a wealthy farmer near Bice Barrtu Crry Minnesota, shot his wife in a barn then killed himself. He cited knee joint tuberculosis and jealousy as motive. He left an estate valued at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars and seven daughters, three of whom were married.
The body of ex County Treasurer George Greendyke was found west of Washington Indiana by a fence. Authorities believe a gun misfire while he climbed the fence caused immediate death. He was an old settler and well known across the county.
Official circles in Havana express strong disapproval of Senator Sherman’s claims in the United States senate that Captain General Weyler committed unlimited crimes during the last revolution outlining the sharp diplomatic tension and public reaction.
The state penitentiary at Jefferson City is quarantined by order of the state board of health. No entry or exit is allowed until the quarantine is lifted. The action follows smallpox outbreaks in Pleasant Hill Nevada and Kansas City.
Washington March 4 The senate appropriations committee reported favorably the bill to erect a public building at Fergus Falls Minnesota with an amendment capping the project cost at one hundred seventy five thousand dollars.
A Lokalanzeiger dispatch reports that at Russia's request the porte plans to expel all English and American missionaries from Asia Minor. The move affects foreign religious workers and reflects regional tensions involving Britain and the United States.
The Butter Makers of America convention in CepaR Rapids, Iowa, adjourned in the afternoon as suppliers moved exhibits and the dairy work concluded. The meeting was described as one of the best ever held.
Three hundred eleven black Americans from several Southern states began their journey from Savannah on Sunday to Liberia where they will settle on government provided land in the republic.
A Rome dispatch to The Herald reports Dervishes prepare a renewed invasion of Eritrea advancing on Keren Adingri Godefelassi Amae and threaten Italian garrisons. Fanfulla says 16 battalions will be sent. King Humbert and Signor Crispi push for swift victory as Menelik threatens Adiquali and may surround Barateria and join revolting tribes at Oculecusia.
Kingston report says Jamaica warned of a Cuban filibuster voyage and sent two warships to stop a suspected steamer. The cruisers advised plan changes but the expedition sailed on unmolested.
Ottawa reports Sir Charles Tupper has sued for criminal libel after the Halifax Chronicle and other Liberal papers published a claim that he misappropriated 40000 of public funds during his tenure as high commissioner to England.
In Dusbuque Iowa Judge O Donnell said Judge Waterman will hear demurrer arguments on the mayor and aldermen Tuesday. If demurrers are overruled the cases will be tried at the March term of court.
Manitoba legislature adopts Attorney General Sifton's protest against Dominion government meddling with school laws after an all night sitting. The vote stands 31 to 7 in Winnipeg on February 29.
The February 29 immigration convention in Fergus Falls Minnesota drew larger crowds on day two. Forenoon speakers included E Ballantyne E W Randall M D Grover E W Smalley and Moses Folsom. In the afternoon James J Hill addressed the crowd for nearly two hours at the Lyceum theater.
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