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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
3
Chicago reports from The Times Herald that labor groups plan to unionize coffin factories and grave diggers, insisting every cradle, coffin, and burial service be union made. They target 150 cemetery gravediggers and seek to enforce union labels from cradle to grave.
Des Moines reports the conference of coal miners and operators, active since Feb 26, has adjourned after adopting a uniform mining scale. The agreement yields about an 18 percent increase for miners and suggests operators will raise coal prices by roughly 10 percent to cover higher mining costs.
In Cleveland on March 19 the union machinists appear ready to declare a strike. Several large firms refused to grant a 9 hour day and others have yet to decide.
Governor Taylor met with Republican leaders John W. Yerkes and D. W. Lindsay at the executive mansion in Frankfort. They discussed a memorial to President McKinley urging intervention in political contests. Taylor reportedly sought troop support and recognition as governor.
The Peoples party state convention for delegates to the national convention at Sioux Falls will be held in Minneapolis May 2. The central committee decided this at the Clarendon hotel. The state officers nomination convention will be set at a May 1 meeting in Minneapolis.
Fort Worth Texas March 19 Colonel W J Bryan breakfasted here en route to Nebraska Commenting on the Porto Rican tariff bill Mr Bryan said it is frequently true that an object lesson is needed and it is fortunate for the country that one has been given prior to the election No one can doubt the administrations so called expansion policy which really means superior strength.
Washington March 19 Representatives of the Chicago sanitary board presented to the senate and house a memorial urging the federal construction of a deep waterway from Lake Michigan through the Chicago Sanitary and Ship canal via the Desplaines and Illinois rivers to the Mississippi river.
United States assistant secretary of the interior Webster Davis lands in Naples on his way home from Pretoria. He sails next for New York aboard the Aller, a North German Lloyd liner.
A gasoline blast at James Weaver's home in Columbus on March 19 killed one child and seriously injured others, with five sustaining fatal injuries and one more badly hurt.
Mafeking relief column led by Colonels Drummond and Pearman wins a sharp engagement at Fourteen Streams with light Boer casualties. Kimberley mounted force reaches Warrenton to aid Mafeking relief. Boers blow a bridge near Windsorton and many burghers plan to trek toward Damaraland as Hootenti chiefs resist escape.
Manila is described as the most troublesome center of the Philippine situation with insurgents reported to be reorganizing in several provinces. The report notes active insurgent efforts and growing unrest across key areas.
A nationwide general strike order halts work in the United States and Canada affecting about one hundred thousand men. Railroad shops and related transportation hubs are anticipated to shut as unions coordinate action against wartime production demands.
News from Mafeking relief by Colonel Palmer remains unannounced but likely complete. Lord Methuen operations focus on Boers near Fourteen Streams as railways near Bloemfontein are cleared for stores. In Manila General Otis reports insurgent activity with leaders arrested, arms landed, and craft to pressure Congress on the Philippines.
March 18 1900 report from Lord Roberts notes the Guards brigade returned from Norvals Pont. Burghers surrender to General Pole-Carew at Edinburg and elsewhere. Cavalry moves to Thaba Nehru to reassure locals and distribute proclamations. Methuen reaches Warrenton March 16 and preserves bridge integrity. Mail and railway services to Cape Town planned. Mafeking reports stability on March 6.
Dispatch from Mafeking reports the garrison is holding its own under quarter rations with occasional cattle captures. Bombardment of Boer trenches continues while rumors of a siege lift circulate, and fears grow over alleged abuses against native runners.
General Pole-Carew's force returns from Springfontein after a junction with General Gatacre. He moves to Norvals Pont and heliographs to General Clements reporting 1,800 Free Staters surrendered at Edinburg.
BurGrersporp March 17. Commandant Olivier evacuated his position on a hill facing the British during the night. Several Boers surrendered. Dr. Dewett a Cape parliament member and his brother were arrested.
Mr. Toham forwards to London papers a letter from the secretary of the Delagoa Bay arbitration tribunal stating the decision will be officially proclaimed probably within about a month.
Bishop Henry C. Potter told Grace church parishioners that his trip to Honolulu and the Philippine islands aimed to expand the Protestant Episcopal church there. He urged English speaking people to ensure the Christian religion is established in those lands.
A compromise at the miners and operators conference ends the strike threat for the district this year. Miners drop the 10 cent wage differential and the 4 cent rise for thin vein work. They gain a small increase for room turning and break throughs.
Lexindon Neb March 20 The jury finds Frank Dinsmore guilty of murder in the first degree for killing his wife and John Laure the husband of his paramour The verdict carries a penalty of hanging.
The adjutant general received General Otis telegram asking authority for Filipinos to enlist as band members in the Philippines. The request will be granted as a matter of policy.
Chicago March 20 Typographical union No 16 printers were expelled from the Federation of Labor after a large majority voted to unseat its 13 delegates and suspend them until they apologize. The move shielded leaders from charges of violating the constitution by holding political offices. The printers intended to press the issue but were unseated before debate.
Washington March 20 The week in the senate will be spent waiting for the special Republican caucus committee to harmonize the Porto Rican constitution. The Porto Rican governmental bill remains unfinished business on the calendar and will not be pressed until the caucus reports. Republican senators oppose rapid action and expect no final results soon.
Complete returns from the Milwaukee Republican caucuses show Henry J. Baumgartner garnering the nomination by an overwhelming majority. The street railway issue dominates the campaign with Baumgartner opposing the 4 cent fare measure enacted by the current administration seeking ratification at the polls.
New York bank officials report a majority of national banks have filed applications to raise their circulation to par value of bonds on deposit at Washington. Papers are sent to the secretary of the treasury, with an estimated total increase of at least 2.5 million dollars, excluding any extra circulation from additional bonds.
Calcutta report states General Sir William Stephen Alexander Lockhart, commander in chief of British forces in India, died today. Born in 1841, he led British troops and held senior command roles across India.
J. L. Williams of Columbus City Iowa is in Winona with plans to start a button factory to employ 25 workers. He will locate here if a suitable building is provided and the necessary funds can be raised.
Captain Joseph Nicholson, longtime warden of the Detroit House of Correction for 21 years, died today. He was renowned as an organizer and manager of prison industries.
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