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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1896
Page
2
Mrs. Y T Buck of Delaney Ark suffered twenty five years with scrofula. After ineffective treatments and arsenic remedies she used S S S and says she is now perfectly well with clear skin. S S S claimed to cure eczema rheumatism contagious blood poison and other blood disorders. Free books on request Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
Ottawa February 29 Mr John Charlton Liberal introduced a Sabbath observance bill in the house of commons proposing closing all canals halting railway traffic and prohibiting newspaper publication and sale on Sunday The bill mirrors Charlton’s earlier measures defeated in six prior sessions of Parliament
In Wilkes Barre PA on February 29 notices announce the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal company will move all employees to three quarters time and nine hours per day starting March 1. About three thousand men are affected as workers now toil half time.
Judge W. S. Warner of Appleton Wisconsin, wintering in Florida, died in Jacksonville of cerebral congestion. A leader of the Wisconsin bar, his remains were sent to Appleton for interment.
Rolla O Heikes of Dayton Ohio, famed world champion, set a new world record at the Limited Gun club grounds. He fired 100 consecutive targets in 4 minutes 20 seconds, delivering a sensational performance for the crowd.
Nineteen sailors from the American ship William G. Davis arrived in port on the Red Line steamer Curacoa from Maracaibo. The Davis sailed from Manila on October 2 for Delaware Breakwater and was wrecked on February 16.
The Minneapolis term of the United States courts is moved from March 3 to March 17 while the Fergus Falls term shifts to April 6. Judge Thomas of Deadwood South Dakota will open the Minneapolis term in Judge Nelson's absence.
A Kentucky business man, afflicted with a long illness, reports recovery after using Dr Miles Nervine. The account credits the remedy with restoring vigor, improving appetite, and revitalizing energy, enabling him to resume daily duties.
In a 64 to 6 vote the Senate and House concurred to assert that war exists between Spain and Cuba and that the United States should maintain neutrality while offering friendly offices for Cuban independence recognition. Senator Sherman attacked Weyler, detailing acts against girls, as debate followed with other speakers.
In Washington on March 2 the House spent the day on the legislative appropriation bill with progress reported. Secretary Cox announced the upper house passage of Cuban resolutions but no other action occurred. An amendment to provide year-round clerk hire at $100 per month was ruled out as a salary grab.
A Washington dispatch reports the United States poised for possible war as Congress shows strong support for Cuban independence. Ventured resolutions aim to back the Cuban revolutionaries with near unanimity, signaling a shift toward active intervention and a united front with the president.
English press comments from Lonpox on the U S Senate vote regarding Cuba report varied views. The Standard says Cleveland faces a difficult position and warns Spain may not yield without conflict. The Times sees the move as embarrassing to Spain but not a casus belli. The Chronicle suggests Cleveland will act before the presidential election and notes the seriousness of the situation.
Managua Feb 29 The revolution in Nicaragua erupts with Zelaya’s troops marching on Leon. Government forces seize Nagaroto, 25 miles northwest of Managua, boosting morale and signaling a major advance toward the rebel capital. Granada conservatives back Zelaya while Leonists mobilize for a counterstrike.
From Tampa dated March 2 reports outrages near Havana with 22 noncombatants killed in Quatao after Spanish troops took the town. A major Cuban victory at Palo Prieto near Santa Clara and Placeta is hailed, with 700 Spanish casualties and General Palanco wounded, while Serafin Sanchez leads Cuban forces.
Caracas March 2 congresses of Venezuela pass a resolution thanking the government and people of the United States for their attitude on the boundary dispute between Great Britain and Venezuela over British Guiana.
Paris March 2. Foreign Minister Berthelet informed the Brazilian envoy that a joint committee of French and Brazilian members will administer the contested region until an arbiter is chosen. Both nations agreed to accept an arbiter appointed by Spain Switzerland or Sweden.
A San Francisco local paper reports anarchists in the city will form an organized group under Italian anarchist Pietro Gori, once the instructor connected to President Carnot's assassin.
In Frankfort West Virginia on March 2 a boiler at W. H. Overholt’s plant exploded destroying the building and machinery. Five workers were killed and five or six injured. Fire officials said rescue operations were underway.
In Mexico City on February 29 the capital notes a clerical plot behind Nicaragua's revolution. Clericals back by moneyed interests aim to curb U S influence and block American protectorate requests, with priests fueling the uprising and gathering funds.
Telegraph from Constantinople reports 3000 Armenians killed at Arabkir with widows and orphans in distress from cold and hunger. Armenians in Sivas and Cesarea fear further massacres as forced conversions to Islam spread across Asiatic provinces.
Senor Andrade the Venezuelan minister says Caracas reports a government commission is gathering evidence for the boundary line case. The commission expects to forward the matter to Washington by the next mail steamer.
A Kirksville area farmer and his wife share experiences with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Mrs Gehrke describes regaining health and weight after a year of weakness and spells, while the Klingler family credits the pills with restoring mobility and sight after grip and paralysis. The ads tout the pills as a life restoring remedy for multiple ailments.
About 300 delegates and an equal number of citizens attended the Manitoba immigration convention. The day opened with welcome addresses from Lieutenant Governor Patterson for the province and Mayor Jameson for the city. Speakers discussed key immigration issues and related topics.
Frankfort Kentucky February 29 the Southern Pacific repeal bill faced debate at 3 oclock Senator Weissinger opposed saying repeal would shake American securities in this country and Europe Senator McCord supported passage the measure and the bill was defeated by a 26 to 8 vote.
The World reports President Cleveland has accepted an invitation from the home mission board of the Presbyterian church to preside at a mass meeting next Tuesday at Carnegie hall. The goal is to clear a debt of 252000.
Worri Hindon Minn Feb 29. The Swedish Lutheran church of this place has expelled 10 members for belonging to the A O U W, deeming secret society membership contrary to church tenets. Much bitter feeling arises from the action.
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