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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
1
An antique ad extols Syrup of Figs for pleasing taste and mild yet quick effects on kidneys liver and bowels. It claims effective relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation, markets 50 cent bottles, and urges not to substitute with other products. California Fig Syrup Co.
Washington March 14 The Bowman act claims bill totaling 1 200 000 for Union army stores and supplies faced intense opposition as filibusters blocked progress. Of about 800 claims most were from the South and the House recessed at 5 pm after two pages, to resume at 8 pm with the evening session focused on pension legislation.
The senate immigration committee reports adversely on T. Powderly for immigration commissioner. After delays due to Senator Chandler, the vote sided with Democratic colleagues to oppose confirmation, signaling a heated senate clash ahead. In Lancaster Wisconsin, the Hooser poisoning case jury has disagreed over charges against Jacob Hooser Jr. and his nephew Butler Hooser relating to heirs and the estate.
FRANKFORT Ky March 14 The Goebel election bill passed the house 59 to 32 overriding the governor's veto and is now a law During its passage deputies Depp and Elmore were involved in a brief fist fight but order was soon restored
Boxinxo Philippines March 14 The Spanish garrison under siege by insurgents was relieved by a vessel carrying reinforcements after resisting hundreds of rebels.
The Duluth Missabe and Northern Railway company filed a trust deed running to the Central Trust company of New York for $5,900,000. The action was filed in Duluth on March 14.
Captain Peral, head of the Spanish naval inquiry into the Maine wreck, says divers cannot yet confirm an external torpedo blast due to deep harbor mud and hull damage. He doubts a torpedo caused the explosion, cites missing fish, and notes the wreck requires internal causes or unforeseen accidents. Plans and drawings are being produced as divers gather evidence.
Washington officials warn affairs are approaching a crisis and preparations are prudent. The Maine disaster and intervention are debated as one issue by some, while others argue they are separate matters of law and humanity that should not be lumped together.
Lisson March 16 reports United States warships Helena and Bancroft sailing southwest from Lisbon. Cadiz dispatch notes Spanish squadron leaving for Porto Rico to await Captain General Blanco. Enthusiastic crowds bid farewell as rumors spread of a cross Atlantic pursuit by Bancroft and Helena.
Anxiety over Spain U S relations triggers market selloff with exterior and interior debt down about 1 percent. Treasury bonds and Cuban issues fall. Bank of Spain and tobacco shares dip. foreign exchange soars with Paris and London premiums. Papers urge government to clarify Cuba ties and respond to Montgomery Havana visit and 50 million defense appropriation.
New York March 14 The Herald reports John R Leach master at arms aboard the Maine and four other survivors have shore leave with his brother in law in Jersey City. He has been guarded in talks. Police Captain McKaig notes Leach told friends the Maine launch blew up before the ship itself, a fact previously overlooked.
The court of inquiry did little for most of the day while observers watched wreckers at work. Captain Sampson is improving though not fully recovered. Commander Converse and Captain Sigsbee met with the court informally.
Prince Albert of Belgium was hosted by the president at the executive mansion during his Washington visit. A dinner was served in the main corridor because the state dining room could not accommodate all invited guests, including the heir presumptive of the Belgian throne.
Washington March 16. The bureau of ordnance opened bids for armor piercing projectiles and 12,000,000 rifle ball cartridges. Representatives of large steel and ammunition firms attended and pledged that government orders would take precedence in the present emergency. Bids for shot shell and cartridges will be briefed and awards made within days as the war department seeks to start work at once.
The armored cruiser Brooklyn reached Fortress Monroe from La Guayara Venezuela on March 16. She will wait at Hampton Roads for the arrivals of Minnesota and Columbia, fitting out at Philadelphia, forming a strong nucleus for a projected flying squadron if approved by the department.
An official Havana dispatch reports insurgent leaders Cayito Alvarez and Nunz killed by fellow insurgents while en route to submit to Spaniards, sparking widespread astonishment in Madrid Maprio on March 16.
Detroit March 16 Members of Fairbanks post G A R announce readiness to serve in case of war between the United States and Spain. Secretary of War Russell A Alger is a member.
Maprio March 15. Officials think Spain will avoid war to avoid isolation. If America provokes, Spain would not be alone but would not need to seize American territory. A war of privateering would hurt American commerce more, as US trade is seven times that of Spain. War is mad, serves no one, and peace is advised.
The Temps reports Spain should not expect effective help from Europe. Paris notes latent sympathies exist but no real support from Great Britain or the triple alliance. London quotes a Daily Mail envoy saying French backing would be merely platonic and that Austria or Germany would not extend friendship.
A Washington dispatch reports the president has taken options on two Japanese ships then under construction in American yards. Each is 5,000 tons, rated at 22 knots, and could be commissioned in three months. London advised that US representatives also hold options on five additional ships in British shipyards.
Five car loads of war material bound for Galveston and three large 10 inch guns headed to Pensacola were moved through Atlanta last night. The Galveston consignment included four steel mortars weighing 117000 pounds and two carloads of gun powder.
Jefferson City March 11 Captain George H. Roach of the Seventeenth United States infantry has been detailed for years as assistant inspector general of the Missouri national guard and is ordered to join his regiment at Columbus Ohio.
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