Boundary settlement ends Alaska dispute with US favored line
A dispatch from Ottawa reports Sir Julian Pauncefote informing Ottawa that Britain and Canada concede the US claim to measure the Alaska boundary three marine leagues from the mainland shore along inlets as arms of the sea. The border remains at Chilkoot and White passes per 1825 Russo British terms. The decision is viewed with disfavor by Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ottawa
Julian Pauncefote
United States
Chilkoot Pass
White Pass
Substitution of Plan for Yukon Relief Expedition
Seattle March 12 The government relief expedition to the Yukon is abandoned and replaced by a parallel plan. A herd of 53 reindeer will be split with 347 departing for Pyramid Harbor to travel the Dalton trail to the Yukon river. An American relief station will be set up under William Kjellman. The rest, with about 50 herders under Captain Abercrombie, will go to Prince William Sound. The second expedition heads for Prince William in May and into Alaska in June.
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Seattle
Wash
Yukon
Pyramid Harbor
Dalton Trail
Yukon River
American Territory
British Territory
Teachers win their fight in Chicago salary hike
Chicago March 12. The Board of Education approved a substantial raise for grammar and primary grade teachers by a 19 to 1 vote. The plan increases salaries by 75 dollars this year and 50 dollars annually thereafter until a maximum of 1,000 dollars is reached, with all teachers projected to earn 1,000 dollars within three years, eliminating current pay differentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago School Board
ChicaGo
Board of Education
Federation of American Railway Employes Formed
The Federation of American Railway Employes was perfected in Chicago on March 12. The body aims to unite all organized railway workers into one central group that can act with one accord under certain conditions while preserving the identity of each member organization. Attending were F. P. Sargent, P. H. Morrissey, W. Y. Powell, and E. C. Clark representing major unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Federation of American Railway Employes
F. P. Sargent
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
P. H. Morrissey
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Miners and Operators Pick Daily Labor Rates in Columbus
In Columbus on March 12 the miners and operators committee set daily wages for day laborers. Inside laborers and drivers receive 1.75 dollars per day, trackmen 1.90 dollars, and assistant trackmen 1.75 dollars.
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Columbus
Instructed to Enlist New Men for Marines
Washington March 12 Colonel Heywood commandant of the Marine corps has received an official order from Secretary Long directing him to enlist 673 men for two battalions of marines and have them ready for movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Heywood
The
Marine Corps
Long
American squadron sails after Manila from Hong Kong
A Hong Kong report cited by The Daily Mail says the American squadron has sailed from Hong Kong after Manila, as of the March 12 dispatch from Singapore.
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London
Daily Mail
Singapore
Hong Kong
Manila
Maine Loss Inquiry Outlook Signals Possible Arbitration
A Washington dispatch reports the Maine inquiry will likely be deemed external in origin by the board of inquiry and that the president and cabinet plan to seek a $10 million indemnity from Spain. Spain may propose arbitration, with debates over accountability and possible war pressure in Havana influencing Congress.
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Sr. Paut
Globe
Washington
Maine
Board of Inquiry
Woodford
Spain
International Board of Arbitration
Havana
Congress
Davis
Minnesota
Business Men's Convention Invites Sioux Falls Delegates
Sioux Falls Business Men's League extends invitation to a convention of business men on April 5 and 6, 1898, to boost state prosperity, develop resources, aid manufactories, plan city growth, and attract immigration. Mayor G S Hutchinson names representatives F H Kent H J Rice M J Dinneen Coe S Crawford Dr C B Alford F M Wilcox John A Sauer M Booth C E Bryant G W Abell H C Hinckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's League of
Sioux Falls
F. H. Kent
H. J. Rice
M. J. Dinneen
Coe S. Crawford
C. B. Alford
F. M. Wilcox
John A. Sauer
M. Booth
C. E. Bryant
Peruna touted by doctors in catarrh cure letter
A letter from Dr J W Egbert of Neosho Missouri praises Peruna as an effective medicine for chronic catarrh. It describes initial vigor and appetite gain leading to lasting cures, and offers a free Hartman book. The note includes a sworn affidavit from F J Cheney offering a tola hundred dollar reward for untreatable catarrh and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure works systemically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
J. W. Egbert
Neosho
Peruna
Columbus
Ohio
Ready for Sea After Repairs on Four Warships
The Miantonomah Katahdin Minneapolis and Columbia are nearly ready to sail within days. Additional repairs may be handled en route. A few more men are needed for Katahdin and Minneapolis. Marines under Lt Fuller expected to join Columbia. Ships are coaled with stores aboard and ammunition to be replenished at the government magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Columbia
Philadelphia
Fuller
Government Magazine
Navy Yard
Navy Seeks Proposals From Ship Owners for War Vessels
The Navy Department will open an New York office inviting owners and agents to propose turning over ships valuable for conversion to war use. Officials say many vessels are available, from liners such as the St Paul to oceangoing tugs, for a wide range of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Washington
New York City
Naval
St. Paul
Fort Pickens Sees Activity Near Pensacola Harbor
Fort Pickens on the east entrance to Pensacola harbor buzzes with construction as new 6 and 8 inch rifle guns are prepared for mounting. The fort, famed as an old style stronghold, will bolster defense against vessels passing Santa Rosa island batteries. Large quantities of ammunition have arrived with more on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Fort Pickens
Santa Rosa Island
Dupont Powder Works Ramps Up To Night Shift
Wilmington March 15 the Dupont De Nemours powder works now operates day and night on a government order for artillery powder. Until recently only the day force was at work but Washington orders reportedly required a night shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Dupont-De Nemours Company
Washington
Lower Sections Flooded in London Ont Heavy Rains
Heavy rains cause flooding in London's lower city areas driving many residents from homes. Authorities warn damage will be substantial and relief measures are being organized as waters rise.
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London
Ont
France to occupy Lei Chau as naval base
Reported plan states France intends to seize Lei Chau in the Quang Tung peninsula north of Hai Nan to establish a naval base. The claim ties to ongoing geopolitical maneuvers and regional strategic interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lei Chau
Pexin
Quang Tung Peninsula
Hai Nan
Cash for Potatoes Potatoes Cash Offer For Ten Days
Joy Bros announces a ten day cash for potatoes program offering payment at stated rates for all potatoes delivered to their plant. The notice emphasizes prompt settlement and broad acceptance of potato varieties.
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Joy Bros
Seed wheat orders in Red River valley from Kelley & Son
J. W. Kelley & Son of Huron Roller Mills solicit orders for fancy seed wheat from the Red River valley. Also seeks salesmen to handle lubricating oils on commission in Huron and vicinity for the Euclid Oil Company of Cleveland, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River Valley
J. W. Kelley
Huron
Vicinity
Euclid Oil Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Land for Sale in Beadle County Section Five Township 111 Range 59
Beadle county buyers see land listing in Beadle county near Sioux City Iowa. Property described as section five township 111 range 59 with owner Geo M Pardue. Local real estate interest notes sale details and location.
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Range
Beadle County
Geo
M. Pardue
Sioux City
Iowa
Notice of Tax Deed Redemption for Huron Property
On November 5 1595 a parcel in Beadle County South Dakota titled to Christina Ballard or earlier owners faced tax sale. The east 25 feet of the west 50 feet of the north 50 feet of lot one block ten First Railway addition to Huron was sold for 1894 taxes and certificate assigned to Frank Grundius now holder. Redemption amount to date is 3.52 dollars plus costs and accruing interest. Sixty days after service a deed will be issued. Published March 17 to March 31, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie R. F. Randolph
F. F. Randolph
Beadle
South Dakota
George Ster
Huron
Beadlecoun
Hettie
Oustee
Losey
Christina Ballard
Christian
City of Huron
Beadle County
Frank Grundius
Frank G. Lunpius
Lizzie R. F. Sneae
George W. Sterling
Hetty A
Walter R. Lloyd
Ormsby
Palo Alto
Richards Trust Company
South Bakota
Aly
Register of Deeds
Martenee
City of
County of
Reister of
Court House
Corontal & United States MortGage Company—Limited
Eppy
Final proof notice for Emil Nawotthy on section 23
The U S Land Office at Huron S D will hear Emil Nawotthy make final proof April 18 1898 to establish his claim for the southwest quarter of section 23 township 111 range 13. He names Carl Neker Carl Medegar Pee Teuber and Edward Hollister of Huron as witnesses. C A Blake registrar. First pub March 10 last April 11.
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Otice
Huron
S. D
U. S. Land Office
S. Oak
Emil Nawotthy
Carl Neker
Carl Medegar
Pee Teuber
Edward Hollister
C. A. Blake
Ter
Lease of School Lands Beadle County Public Auction
On March 16 1898 unleased school lands in Beadle county will be offered for lease at public auction to the highest bidder. Leasing hours are 10 a m to 6 p m daily until all tracts are offered. Pierre South Dakota January 6 1898 J L Locquart Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of School and Public Lands
Beadle County
Pierre
S. D
J. L. Locquart
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Court of Inquiry
Ment
W. EF. van Arsdel
J. A. Sauer’s Cigar Store
Dak. Ave
Ongstafis
Res A
I Kenyon
KE Uneral
and Leimbalmer
Uruitare Ad
Kenyon & Treadway
Hawr
Great Britain and the United
Kan
Sam
Federation of Railway Organizations
Suggest International Ar
Business Men’s Convention
Hutchinson
J. W. Egbert, M. D
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gixenson
F. J. Coeney & Co
Henry A. Losey
Dixon
Said
F. H. Holton
L. CO. Kemp
L. C. Kemp
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