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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
6
Friends alarmed by the former president’s condition as doctors report General Harrison is seriously ill. Dr Ameson says no immediate danger, but age and grip with intestinal neuralgia raise pneumonia concerns.
American businessmen in Manila react to the Spooner amendment restricting licenses for cutting timber on public lands. The provision, if upheld, favors private timberland owners and could curb building activity. Some propose a Washington petition for an extra session, but doubts on its efficacy persist. Local regret centers on Congress handling timber and land questions instead of administration representatives.
Manila reports Aguinaldo possibly hiding in Isabella province as American scouts search the area. Captain Duncan of the Fourth Infantry captures a insurgent squad and 12 rifles near Imus, Cavite, 12 miles south of Manila. General Wheaton says Northern Luzon troops are in excellent health with under 8 percent sick.
Washington March 11 Final action on the extraordinary session of the senate was delayed awaiting the new Oregon senator Mr Mitchell to take the oath of office. Senator Hoar of Massachusetts offered a resolution for the senate to inform the president it was ready to act without pay. Senator Morgan of Alabama pressed for consideration asserting Mitchell was not yet present and the senate should remain in session until his arrival. No urgent business remained to be completed in this one session.
A group of Americans has closed a deal for 500000 acres of Sierra Madre pine timber near Casas Grandes Chihuahua. They plan over a million dollars in sawmills and rail links, involving two and a half million in gold with Chicago men Frank Stephenson and Shawed y, and Des Moines' Robert Fullerton and W. W. Franklin named in the agreement.
Sheboygan Wisconsin on March 11 reports Andrew Carnegie has pledged 25000 dollars for a public library building on the condition the city provide a site and allocate 2500 dollars yearly for library purposes.
The text advises dosing from a quarter to half a teaspoonful in a baby's bottle several times daily to improve nourishment. For older children one half to a full teaspoon in milk is suggested. If breast milk fails, the emulsion helps both mother and child with immediate visible effects.
London reports a growing crisis as secret negotiations between the United States and Britain aim to curb Russia's moves in Manchuria. Japan likely joins the alliance with Britain and the US while Germany wavers and France backs its ally, with Washington signaling firm stance.
The British foreign office fears Russia may press a temporary occupation of Manchuria to force Chinese concessions. Officials worry a hard line could threaten China and disrupt the concert of powers, with Lansdowne warning that acceptance would invite further aggressive grabs.
Washington March 11. The United States denies any secret negotiations with other powers on Russia and Manchuria. Officials say no independent arrangements are being made while peace talks in Beijing continue. Identical notes have been sent to all powers involved, clarifying US attitude on China questions. The London dispatches are considered overdrawn.
Washington March 11 The secretary of war has issued an order abolishing all export duties on tobacco after April 1 on recommendation of General Wood governor general of Cuba. The move was a principal objective of the Cuban economist commission’s visit to the city.
Topeka reports over 1,000 smallpox cases statewide with Crawford and Cherokee counties worst hit. In these two counties there are at least 500 cases. Dr Swan, secretary of the state board of health, issued the bulletin on March 9.
News arrives via steamer Cottage City from Alaskan ports of a rich find on Porcupine creek with gravel yielding five dollars per bucket. The discovery promises strong prospects for mining activity in the region.
Stockholders of the National Tube company move to oppose the steel trust projected by J. P. Morgan & Co. An injunction may be sought in court. Counsel for the United States Steel corporation remain confident in defeating the challenge.
Ottumwa Iowa March 8 The joint scale committee of miners and operators district 13 United Mine Workers has finished fixing the mining scale for the district with a slight rise in miners pay. Most trouble remains in the first sub district southern Iowa and northern Missouri where rates for mining are set but dead work deficient coal and entry work remain disputed.
Moscow correspondent reports 50 men clearing snow from a railway cut near Volovo on the Riazan Ural line were struck as a train approached. About 30 men died, their clothing clogging the axles. Inquiry finds the engine driver and guards were drunk.
London reports the armistice at Pretoria, crediting Mrs. Botha as a key influence urging her husband General Botha to accept British terms. Kitchener offers general amnesty to surrendering rebels except Dewet and Steyn, and promises postwar rebuilding aid to lawful owners. Dewet and Steyn reject terms. submission expected from General Botha.
A Pretoria dispatch dated March 5 reports General Kitchener met General Botha and other Boer leaders at Middleburg on February 27 to discuss possible end of hostilities. A subsequent Pretoria dispatch dated March 6 notes rising optimism about a favorable outcome and potential surrender terms. A Friday report cites a long Gun Hill meeting with Botha, Kitchener accompanied by a secretary. Boers occupy Maraisburg Cape Colony with no British troops present.
Lourenco Marques March 11 General Kitchener grants General Botha a seven days armistice to confer with other leaders. The measure aims to facilitate negotiations and temporary halt hostilities.
At a quarry near El Paso two Mexican laborers and foreman Charles Shely were placing a dynamite charge when the explosion killed two workers outright and left three others fatally injured. The foreman had moved to San Antonio two years ago.
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