Huron Items Show Rainy Season and Local Happenings
Rainfall exceeds an inch and a half by Saturday noon while Huron hosts a string of visits from officials and dignitaries. Farewell events for Rev. Burtt and Rev. Keyes draw large crowds as Pierre volunteers arrive for Sioux Falls, and local efforts focus on politics, militia readiness, and church synod planning for June 2 in Huron.
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L. W. Hazen
Huron Friends
Cleaver
Pierre
JA. W. Wilmarth
T. H. Ayres
Roving Meeting Endorses National Volunteer Reserve
A large crowd attended a Wednesday opera house meeting led by Mayor Cleaver to back the National Volunteer Reserve and support mobilization of state troops. Speakers urged readiness to serve, with Rev Van der Las leading songs and Captain Demaree among those endorsing war plans. Recruiting offices will open and committees will organize efforts.
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Opera House
National Volunteer Reserve
van der Las
Cleaver
Demaree
Huron
Governor Lee Wins Sioux Falls Clash Over State Troops
Governor Lee mobilizes state troops at Sioux Falls with approval from the War Secretary via Mayor Cleaver in Pierre. Sioux Falls claims the prize as Lee faces sharp criticism for his decisive action and perceived bias in the dispute.
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Lee
Sioux Falls
Cleaver
Pierre
Secretary of War
Farewell for Huron volunteers to Cuba amid tribute crowd
A large Sunday and Monday gathering in Huron honored a volunteer company bound for Cuba. The mayor, clergy, and civic groups led a farewell at the opera house, with a charity collection near $100. The Aberdeen company of 120 rode to Sioux Falls amid cheers as citizens bid tearful goodbyes.
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Opera House
Cuba
Caffee
VanderLas
Daly
South Dakota Regiment
Messrs. Barrows
Aplin
Bryant
Larkin
Shanaf
Burtt
Huron Cornet Band
The
Odd Fellows
MW. A
Huron
Aberdeen Company
Howard
America
Beadle County
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Sare La Grippe
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the remedy for widespread illness with liver and stomach distress. It claims quick relief, system toning benefits, and a guarantee or money back, offered at 50 cents per bottle at Holland Wheeler's drug store.
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Holland Wheeler's
Bombardment of Matanzas Precedes Cuban Landing
Lonpox April 30. The Matanzas bombardment is seen as a prelude to landing American troops and making Matanzas the base of operations in Cuba. It is believed Rear Admiral Sampson sought to assess Spanish gunners and provide his men activity to ease weariness.
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Matanzas
Lonpox
Cuba
Sampson
Ten Thousand Guns Shipped to Cuban Insurgents
Davenport Iowa April 30 ten thousand guns of an old style but in good order were shipped south during the afternoon from the Rock Island arsenal for the use of the Cuban insurgents.
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Rock Island Arsenal
Davenport
Spanish Destroyer and Torpedo Boats Reconnoiter Gibraltar
Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Destructor and torpedo boats Habana and Barcelo na continue reconnoitering in the straits of Gibraltar and adjacent Mediterranean waters as patrol activity persists.
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Gibraltar
Destructor
Habana
Barcelona
Straits of Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Official Matanzas Fortifications Not Damaged Report
Matanzas fortifications reportedly suffered no damage after 800 shells fired by the American fleet. Officials deride U S accounts, claiming no deaths or injuries occurred and dismissing the bombardment stories.
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Matanzas
United States
Cadiz Squadron to sail after Numancia arrival
The Cadiz dispatch says the squadron will be prepared to depart at once on Numancia’s arrival from Cartagena. It will include the Pelayo Victoria Alfonso XIII three torpedo boat destroyers and three torpedo boats. London reports May 2.
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London
Cadiz
the Times
Numancia
Cartagena
Pelayo
Vitoria
Alfonso XIII
Russia Accuses U S and England of Ingratitude
Lonpoy May 2 The Standard's Moscow correspondent reports Russia facing a blow from a suspected friendly agreement between the United States and England charging America with ingratitude.
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Russia
Lonpoy
the Standard
Moscow
United States
England
America
Nictheroy Delayed by Machinery Breakage
A Rio de Janeiro dispatch to the Daily Mail reports the United States dynamite cruiser Nictheroy has been delayed due to a machinery breakage delaying her departure from port.
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Nictheroy
London
Daily Mail
Rio Janeiro
United States
Bucklens Arnica Salve Ad Benefit Guaranteed
An advertisement proclaims Bucklens Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers and various skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles with a money back guarantee and promises satisfaction or refund. Sold for 25 cents by Holland.
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Holland
American Squadron Dominates In Short Time
In a rapid action reported from New York and Cincinnati, allied forces completed an operation in eighteen minutes. Spanish gunnery figures are cited as a key factor in the decisive success.
U S Warships Bombard Matanzas Forts at Short Range
On April 29 the New York Puritan and Cincinnati bombarded the forts south of Matanzas harbor. About 300 shots from 4000 to 7000 yards struck land as the fleet fired at the earthworks to prevent Punta Gorda's completion. No casualties aboard the ships. Spaniards believed hurt. Ships returned to Havana, others remained on Matanzas station.
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Matanzas
New York
Puritan
Cincinnati
Matanzas Harbor
Punta Gorda
Sampson
Havana
Watching Manila Naval Battle Nears U S Fleet
Navy observers in Washington expect Dewey to secure a base of supplies in the Philippines or move his ships across the Pacific to San Francisco. European powers may shelter belligerents at Chinese ports, risking coal limitations and a perilous position for the American squadron. Dewey may seize an unfortified post with native help to base operations.
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Wasuinatoy
Philippines
Dewey
Pacific
San Francisco
Great Britain
United States
China
Admiral Dewey
Asia
Spain
Best Prizes Captured by Blockading New York Fleet
On board flagship New York off Havana, April 29, the ship patrolled from west of Havana to near Matanzas. Officials believe the cream of the prizes has been taken and few Spanish merchant vessels remain. Rear Admiral Sampson, in the admiral’s cabin, said nothing beyond satisfaction with the blockade’s conduct. British coal purchases near Kingston show 6,000 tons on hand and 2,900 more bought, signaling fleet expansion ahead of a possible U.S.-Spain war.
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New York
Havana
Matanzas
Associated Press
Sampson
Kingston
Jamaica
United States
Spain
Steamer City of Washington Brings 95 Cuban Refugees
The City of Washington arrived from Havana with 95 Cuban passengers, two thirds women and children, the last vessel to depart Havana before the U S blockade was set up, having sailed last Wednesday.
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New Yorks
City of Washington
Havana
Ada E Hart’s Remarkable Recovery From Consumption
Mrs Ada E Hart of Groton South Dakota credits Dr Kings New Discovery for curing her after four doctors said she would die from consumption. She fell ill with a cold that settled on her lungs then worsened into a cough. She took eight bottles and recovered, praising the treatment. Trial bottles were offered free at Holland Wheeler’s drug store. Regular prices were 50c and 1.00, with a money back guarantee.
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Ada E. Hart
Groton
S. D
Dr. King
Holland Wheeler’s
Swift's Specific Promises Blood Purity For Summer
The article urges readers to cleanse and purify the blood with Swift's Specific to remove winter impurities. It argues a thorough course now strengthens the system and reduces the risk of common summer illnesses, claiming those who start early stay comparatively safe.
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Swift
Blood remedy touted as summer tonic and purifier
An advertisement extols S.S.S. as a powerful blood tonic and system builder, claiming it resists summer sickness by cleansing impurities and supplying rich red blood. It stresses the product is entirely plant based, free of potash and mercury, and uniquely guaranteed.
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J. C. Klemme
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Argus
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R. M. Keyes
Congregational Church
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Ludington
Mich
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Watertown Company
Fuller
Huron Council No. 111
Summers
Vander Las
Presbyterian Committee
Pierre College
Scotland Academy
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Uncle Sam
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Flag of the Republic
Puritan and Cin
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