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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
2
Rebels seized Kam Chou in Kwang Tung province capturing the prefectural town arsenal and granaries. Mandarins and garrison fled sending an appeal to Canton for aid while the viceroy replied that further depletion of the Canton garrison was impossible and urged General Ma to crush the rebellion.
A damaged ad-style notice promises Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser at no cost on receipt of 21 one cent stamps. The fragment names an address for sending stamps and cites a papen expense note, with unclear postal instructions.
Doran scheduled for next regular professional visit to Huron South Dakota at the Depot Hotel on Saturday April 12, inviting locals to seek his care despite prior grim prognosis.
An item notes the Venezuelan revolution expanding with government forces pressed into service. It mentions Castro recruiting day and night, villages deserted, and the populace resisting as rebels gain momentum near Barcelona and Caracas.
Berlin reports indicate Germany is boosting its presence in China with large labor parties sent to Shan Tung to finish the Tsing Tau railway by June 1. Freighters carry railway material while syndicates move to control Weih Sien mines and extend lines into Kwang Su and Chi Li.
London reports John Dillon’s outburst at Mr. Chamberlain calling him a liar triggers Daily press rebuttals. Irish nationalist papers defend Dillon while Dublin Evening Telegraph mocks Chamberlain’s impending damnation. Tailor and Cutter riffs on Chamberlain’s wardrobe suggesting decline.
Congress disposed of three measures the river and harbor bill the repeal of the war revenue taxes and the president protection bill The harbor bill passed without additions totaling 60 688 267 The revenue bill passed after brief debate Tillman opposed a ten percent tea tax The president protection bill seeks the death penalty for assassins or would be assassins
St. Petersburg reports Colonel Grimm, condemned to death at Warsaw for revealing military secrets, confessed to high treason. The semi official Russky Invalid notes his decade long disclosures to Germany and cites his wife as the informant in revenge for another affair.
The Imperial Tobacco company of England aims to wage a major war in the United States against the American Tobacco company. Through a alliance with Universal Tobacco, Havana firms, Henry Clay-Bock, Weiskinger of Louisville and Anderson Tobacco of New York, plans center on diverting American focus to domestic battles to curb foreign incursions.
Manila reports the courtmartial phase of Major Littleton Waller Marine Corps trial. Captain Marix outlines five defense points including firing party acts and Waller’s service in Sama. Captain Porter testifies he heard General Smith order Waller, who warned his men of a treacherous foe and urged punishment.
Washington March 20 The Republican steering committee decides to place the oleomargarine bill first in the Senate after finishing pending business, with the Chinese exclusion bill scheduled to follow it.
Harry A. Garfield of Cleveland son of President Garfield declines appointment to succeed William A. Rodenberg as civil service commissioner. The offer was extended in Washington on March 20.
The Republican prints an interview with Paul Morton vice president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway saying the Colorado and Southern Railway has changed hands and is now owned by private individuals as an investment, with no other railway company in ownership.
Captain Keene of the tug Edward Luckenbach reports losing the barge Hamilton in rough seas off Highland Light after leaving Newport News. It is feared the barge foundered with Captain John A Shoemaker and his four crew members drowned.
Port au Prince March 24 Leon Gabriel charged with treason fired at General Damieu the chief of police who aimed to arrest him. The general returned fire wounding Gabriel who was captured and later executed. Quiet prevails.
A court martial in Manila ruled it had jurisdiction and began trying Major Littleton Waller and Lieutenant John H Day of the Marines for executing natives of Samar without trial after a communication from General Chaffee.
In Versailles Kentucky on March 24 a fire destroyed the dormitory of Ashland Female Seminary. Most students were asleep and escaped in night garments. Loss estimated at under seven thousand dollars and covered by insurance.
New York March 24 A subpoena serves J P Morgan to appear before Examiner Mabey as a witness in the Peter Power suit against Northern Securities Company.
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