Maine court report on explosion expected next week
Washington awaits the Maine court of inquiry findings with officials leaning toward an external cause for the battleship explosion. The report will reach Washington next Thursday and be sent to Congress with a president’s message after consulting Spain. Surge of official opinion mirrors Havana and Key West views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasn Hindon
Maine Court of Inquiry
Congress
Washington
Havana
Key West
Maine
bulky Maine disaster report handed to Admiral Sicard
In Key West on March 23 Judge Advocate Marix of the court of inquiry arrived with an armed orderly from the Iowa carrying a bulky bundle of official papers. The package, handed to Rear Admiral Sicard, is believed to be the full findings of the inquiry on the Maine disaster. Marix refused to confirm the contents. An Iowa officer said the documents were the long awaited report. The papers were read by Sicard and Commander West and may be sent to Washington by Marix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicard
Marix
Key West
Fla
Advocate Marix
Court of Inquiry
Iowa
Maine
West
Washington
Dingley Bills Free Entry of Naval Supplies
Washington details the house opening where Mr. Dingley, floor leader, introduces a Ways and Means bill to allow free entry of guns, ammunition, and other naval supplies bought abroad until January 1, 1899. Democrats question who pays the tax. Dingley notes buyers pay duties on articles purchased abroad, bill passes without division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dingley
Ways and Means
War
Navy
Names for Brazilian cruiser Amazonas and sister ship
Secretary Long renames the Amazonas to New Orleans and its sister ship Adreuall to Bany, honoring New Orleans and the capital. Artillerymen from Fort Sheridan in Chicago volunteer for New York harbor defenses, with 200 volunteers. 100 selected to move to Fort Slocum, and fresh recruits fill their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
Amazonas
Newcastle-on-Tyne
New Orleans
Bany
Pire State
Fort Sheridan
CuicaGo
New York Harbor
Fort Slocum
Four Mortars Reach Galveston Fort Point for Battery
Four mortars, completing the Smortar battery at Fort Point, arrived at Galveston during the day and will be mounted at once. Light Battery K is bivouacked on the reservation preparing to build quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Iex
Fort Point
President McKinley Cabinet Meeting Yields Little Significance
Washington March 22 President McKinley held a several hour cabinet meeting with Assistant Secretary Day and Secretaries Long Bliss present none noting any special significance. The Maine court of inquiry report date remains uncertain and likely public by midweek. Long says the country would grant the president a day or two for review if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Long
Bliss
White House
Maine Court of Inquiry
Secretary Long
Naval Bill Comes Up In House Debate
Washington March 22 The naval board of inquiry report on the Maine disaster may reach Congress this week with a presidential message urging action. The house will debate the naval appropriation bill starting Tuesday, examining emergency prep measures, increased enlisted force, battleships, torpedo boats, and dry docks amid Spain and war concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Board of Inquiry
Maine
Congress
Spain
House
Enthusiastic Benefit Show For Maine Monument Fund
More than 4000 people at the Metropolitan Opera House joined in the Star Spangled Banner during a March 22 benefit performance for the Maine monument fund. The entertainment, excluding subscriptions, netted about 12000 dollars with many renowned actors and actresses participating. Spectator Evangelina Cisneros received strong applause during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maine Monument Fund
Metropolitan Opera House
Opera House
Evangelina Cisneros
Germany quiet on Cuban issue, Berlin hints restraint
Berlin correspondent to The Times reports Germany has no inclination to interfere in the Cuban question. The Berlin Post is cited as saying Germany’s complex interests and concern for German residents in the United States prevent interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
London
Berlin
the Times
Berlin Post
United States
To Repair Vesuvius Guns Arrives for Repairs at Yard
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius has arrived at the navy yard for gun repairs. It is expected the work can be completed within 15 days. In Cleveland, Secretary Gage says he does not believe current Spain tensions will lead to war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesuvius
Washiington
Navy Yard
Gage
Cleveland
Spain
No Discrimination Against Klondikers
Washington dispatch reports the U S consul general in Ottawa informs that duties on Klondike bound goods match those charged for imports into any other part of Canada, confirming equal treatment under current policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washindton
Department of State
United States
Ottawa
Ontario
Klondike Region
Canada
Ville de Rome Wrecked Off Balearic Islands
The mail steamer Ville de Rome of General Transatlantique was wrecked off Port Mahon in the Balearic Islands on March 24. It carried 117 passengers including 30 women, with no loss of life and mails saved. In Washington on March 21, the auxiliary cruiser board prepared reports and was ordered to inspect harbor vessels for first class cruisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ville de Rome
Balearic Islands
Marseilles
General Transatlantique Company
Ville de
WasHingTon
Auxiliary Cruiser Board
Army and Navy Enlistments Report Strong
Washington March 21 Recruiting is going on apace at all stations for the army and navy. The Erie Pennsylvania station has enlisted 55 men so far and good reports come from all quarters. An officer at the department said that 5,000 handmen could be secured in a day if they were desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy
Washington
Army
Navy
Erie
Department
Portsmouth adds ammunition and two 8 inch guns to fortifications
A schooner from New York delivered ammunition and two 8 inch guns for the New Castle fortifications. Portsmouth harbor defenses will be pushed to completion as rapidly as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
New York
New Castle
Portsmouth Harbor
Battery from Fourth Artillery Arrives for Fortress Monroe
Battery F of the Fourth artillery has arrived by the Big Four railroad and taken the Chesapeake and Ohio to Fortress Monroe. The unit comprises 3 commissioned officers and 76 men, with 4 guns and 50 horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortress Monroe
Cincinnati
Fourth Artillery
Chesapeake and Ohio
Soothing Syrup for Teething by Mrs Wixstow
A historic advertisement touts Mrs Wixstow's Soothing Syrup as the remedy for teething children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Orders for fruit trees and shrubs urged by Lake City firm
Spring will arrive soon and customers are urged to place orders now for fruit forest shade ornamental evergreen trees shrubs flowering plants rose bushes bulbs or house plants. J S Vanderburgh is the agent for the Jewell Nursery Company of Lake City Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Vanderburgh
Jewell Nursery Company
Lake City
Minn
Grain-O promises a grain drink to replace coffee
Ask your grocer today to show you a package of Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. All who try it like it. Grain-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java but it is made from pure grains and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress. One-fourth the price of coffee. 15¢ and 25c per package. Sold by all grocers.
Grain-O: A coffee substitute for children’s nourishment
A publicity piece touts Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee, costs about a quarter, is sold by grocers at 15 and 25 cents, and urges avoiding tea or coffee.
Dixon Farm for Sale in Beadle County Iowa
Land for sale in section 5 two range 59 Beadle County described by Geo M Pardue of Sioux City Iowa. Prospect buyers may inquire for details and ownership terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Range
Beadle County
M. Pardue
Sioux City
Iowa
Cash for Potatoes Pay Offer for Ten Days
Joy Bros announces a ten day period during which they will pay cash for potatoes. The notice stresses immediate purchase at market rates and invites growers to bring produce to their location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Bros
Seed Wheat Orders from Red River Valley Ad
Advertisement from J. W. Kelley & Son of Huron Roller Mills inviting customers to leave orders for fancy seed wheat sourced from the Red River valley. Mentions milling firm handling the grain and prompt processing for farmers seeking quality seed wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River Valley
J. W. Kelley
Notice of tax sale redemption period on Beadle County lot
On November 5 19 the Beadle County treasurer published notice that parcels Lots 6 and 7 Block 12 George W Sterling's 2nd addition to Huron SD were taxed delinquent for 1394. The certificate of purchase was issued February 11 1898 to Hetty Losey as the holder. Redemption costs total 14.90 plus accrued interest and service costs. Redemption period ends sixty days after service, or a deed will be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Ballard
Christian Ballard
Beadle
South Dakota
City of Huron
Beadle County
Ceeasenes
Frank G Lundius
Frank G. Lompius
F. F. Randolph
George W. Sterling
Huron
Tte
Hetty
Losey
Lizzie R. F. Randolph
South D
City of
Beadlecoun
Sai County
Hetty A. Ponson
Summons in Beadle County Justice Court
The State of South Dakota sends greeting to Chicago House Wrecking Co. You are summoned to appear February 1598 at 9 o'clock a m in Huron to answer a complaint by F. H. Holton for fifteen dollars plus costs for goods advanced in November 1897. If you fail to appear judgment for fifteen dollars and costs will be entered. The cause continued to April 9 1898 for service completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ummons
South Dakota
Beadless
L. C. Kemp
F. H. Holton
Chicago House Wrecking Co
Huron
S. D
Beadle County
Kemp
Notice of final proof land claim Heck 1898
Notice is given that Emil Nawotthy has filed for final proof on his land claim in South Dakota. The final proof will be made before the Register-Receiver at Huron on March 18 1898 for the south west quarter of section 33 township 111 range 4. Names witnesses Carl Neker C Medegar Teuber Holli and others reside in Huron. First publication March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhard
A. Koster
Gerhard A. Koster
Foster
Beadle
Gerhard F. Koster
Reister of Deeds
Beadle County
Mattaneen
Sage Sit
Moes
F. B. Coffin
Susanna Coffin
Mortgagors
Colonial & United States Mortgage Company.Limited
South Dakota
Huron
CoLonial & United States Mortence Company—Limited
Eppy
S. D
U. S. Land Office
Emil Nawotthy
Tad
Carl Neker
C Medegar
Ne Teuber
Holli
A. Ter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ment
W. EF. van Arsdel
J. A. Sauer’s Cigar Store
Dak. Ave
Farymuers
Geo. ” Ongstaffs
M. Kanyon
and Leimbalmer
Kenyon & Treadway
Cial
State
Executive Branch
Mr. Hitt
New Orleans and
Albany
Dixon
Hetty A. Losey
Walter R. Lloyd
E.S. Ormsby
Palo Alto
Register of Deeds
County of Beadle
County of
Mort
Richarps Trust Company
M L
Commissioner of School and Public Lands
Pierre
L. Locquart
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!