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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1896
Page
1
An advertisement asserts health as the rope to success and promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It claims the remedy purifies blood and kills germs to cure disorders from dyspepsia to rheumatism and skin diseases. It offers a free Medical Adviser with a 21 cent mailing fee.
Justice Brewer of the United States Supreme Court and Venezuelan commission president sends a letter to the Peace association. He thanks the association for its arbitration efforts and expresses hope that the boundary dispute will be settled peaceably without harming U S Venezuelan relations.
Pittsburg March 21. The joint committee of 10 railroad coal operators and miners in the Pittsburg district set the mining rate at 70 cents per ton until further notice. The rate, demanded by miners and agreed by operators with 95 percent signing, saves the Pittsburg advance and yields a six cent statewide gain for Ohio.
About 50 coal operators and shippers from Ohio and Western Pennsylvania met in Columbus to form a percentage pool. They agreed to raise prices by about 25 cents per ton and share the advance with miners.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as unique in merit with massive sales and cures. A father recounts his 7 year old son with rheumatic fever leading to severe sores on the thigh and claims the medicine purified and vitalized the blood.
A family recounts a year of scrofula sores and failed medical opinions. After three doctors and pieces of bone emerge from sores, a last resort medicine Hood’s Sarsaparilla is tried when an issue of a newspaper is left at the door. Howard begins the remedy in late February.
Delegates at Minnesota’s state Republican convention endorsed McKinley with a rising vote after Senator Davis withdrew from the presidential race. The platform backed sound money and protection while opposing unlimited silver coinage, and named Evans, Thompson, Hunt, and Hendryx as delegates at large.
The Northwest's largest state Republican convention opened with Chairman Bixby and featured a sudden withdrawal telegram from Senator Davis. Ex-Lieutenant Governor Rice won temporary chair over Ives. W. P. Roberts urged McKinley, who Minnesota then backed, with Cushman K. Davis noted but McKinley named as the party's 1896 presidential choice.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Senator Davis quitting the race by telegram to Minnesota Republican leaders. He asks that his name be not considered at the Minneapolis convention and urges the party to oppose silver coinage at 16 to 1, back a protective tariff, and grand national defense while expanding foreign trade and recognizing Cuba as belligerents. The message frames Monroe era principles and calls for reciprocity and strong U S defenses.
In Austin on March 26 the Texas Republican convention opened after delays over credentials. Cuney, backed by Allison and Reed, won the temporary chair with 407 votes to 205, amid a racial line dispute that favored the Reed-Allison faction gaining control of the convention.
Philadelphia March 24 A group of 300 to 400 Republicans pledge to escort the Pennsylvania delegation to the Republican national convention at St Louis. The escort will be marshalled by Lieutenant Governor Lyon and supports Senator Quay for president.
New York’s Republican convention endorses Levi P Morton for president with Thomas C Platt Warner Miller Chauncey Depew and Edward Lauterbach as delegates at large The minority McKinley instruction was defeated 631 to 109 The platform backs protection reciprocity gold standard and Morton’s candidacy The evening session applauded Platt as Hail to the Chief rang out and Morton’s name drew long applause
A Times-Herald dispatch from New York, via Havana, reports that a Pinar del Rio battle attributed to a Spanish victory was in fact a crushing defeat for General Weyler’s forces. Insurgent gains prompt doubt about Spain’s Cuba cause and raise expectations Weyler may resign or be recalled.
Madrid and provinces show a profound, disagreeable impression of General Weyler's recent declaration. The Madrid press regrets the timing but urges all Spaniards to support Weyler and push the government to allow his policy without foreign pressure.
The Adver tiser reports a New York conference of Cuban sympathizers led to three steamers being fitted out within six weeks to carry arms and ammunition to Cuban insurgents. The expedition costs total about 225000 dollars, largely raised and in the hands of John D Hart. One wealthy donor in New York reportedly contributed 50000 dollars.
A Madrid dispatch to the Pall Mall Gazette says pacification of Cuba is impossible without a supreme effort. It calls for large reinforcements and a complete blockade of Cuban coasts.
The government issued an immediate order reducing water use by Neenah and Menasha mill owners from 40 000 to 25 000 cubic feet per minute.
Superior Wisconsin March 26 John McLaren cashier of the defunct Douglas County bank was arrested at Chippewa Falls on a charge of receiving deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent.
General Weyler, head of Spanish forces in Cuba, telegraphs Minister de Lome and the home government that he does not intend to resign. He says he is satisfied with the progress of military affairs in Cuba.
Visatia Cal March 26 Lovera head of train robbery gang who tried to hold up a train last week cut his throat in jail and likely faces death.
The British steamship Ethelred arriving from Jamaica reports being chased for an hour and a half by a Spanish cruiser on March 11 while bound for Jamaica. The Ethelred proved faster and escaped, with the incident occurring off Boston.
An absolute decree was issued by the New Jersey Courts in Trenton on March 25 granting Mrs Charlotte Augusta Drayton an absolute divorce from her husband J Coleman Drayton on the grounds of desertion. The evidence remains with Chancellor McGill rather than on file in the chancery clerk's office.
Ballington and Mrs Booth issued a statement via Lt Col Glen saying they will not again take command of the Salvation Army in the United States under any circumstances. London reports had suggested efforts to lure them back into lead. Silver meeting at Salt Lake endorses bi metalism with speakers Warner Merrill Barbine asserting improving prospects for the cause.
In Ottawa on March 25 the council rescinds the appointment of Sir Charles Tapper as Canadian high commissioner in London. There is no longer a high commissioner. Sir Charles remains to supervise from Ottawa the work of the high commissions office.
A. R. Dickey minister of justice A Desjar dines minister of militia and Sir Donald Smith with Father Lacombe leave for Winnipeg to meet the Greenway government about school cases. Liberal representation on the delegation is missing.
Washington March 25 The House committee on election of president and vice president reported favorably Corliss of Michigan’s bill to elect senators by direct popular vote. Minor amendments were adopted.
The Northern Pacific reorganizers aim to retire the divisional first mortgages quickly. The third mortgage bondholders convene April 2 to decide on action, with likelihood they will accept the current plan.
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