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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
7
A man finds his son Harry atop a horse in the stable with slate and pencil. When asked why he is writing in the stable, the boy replies he must write a composition on a horse as instructed by his teacher, a joke attributed to the Chicago News.
The report finds General Miles failed to notify the War Secretary promptly about suspected unfit beef and faults General Eagan for extensive purchases of canned beef. It also says no chemicals were proven used and recommends no further proceedings.
Three mass meetings in Chicago gathered about ten thousand people to back the administration's Philippine policy and condemn anti expansion sentiments. Judge Oliver H. Horton ex Judge John Barton Payne and Thomas B. Bryan presided at the Auditorium Central Music Hall and First Methodist church where speakers included William Dudley Foulke Bishop Samuel Fallows Congressman Jonathan P. Dolliver ex Congressman George A. Adams Richard S. Tuthill and Rev P Henson. Resolutions read by General John C Black were adopted unanimously at all meetings.
The United States cruiser Buffalo reached New York from Manila after 44 days at sea with a contingent of about 500 officers and enlisted men from Admiral Dewey's squadron whose terms had expired. Also aboard were Paymaster John R. Martin Captain Dutton and Lieutenant Robinson of the marine corps from the cruiser Boston.
Governor Thomas of Colorado warned that within days he would pursue recall of Colorado troops stationed in the Philippines if President McKinley and the War Department ignore his communications. He said volunteers enlisted for the Spanish War are illegally detained and may face military action or courtmartial while the conflict continues. He pledged to exhaust all resources, possibly resorting to legal proceedings if needed.
German Americans of Toledo held a mass meeting at Germania hall to oppose a proposed British American alliance. A division sparked heated discussion and many left the hall. When the vote on supporting the U S government in the Samoa issue was counted the result was 297 for and 7 against.
General Miles reads the court of inquiry report but offers no comment. When pressed on the decision, testimony, or conclusions, he repeats, I have nothing to say. The reporter asks if he will let the matter rest, and he again states, I have nothing to say.
The Pottsville Water company powder mill in the Indian Run valley seven miles west of Pottsville exploded destroying 18 tons of powder. The blast shook Pottsville and broken windows were reported in the western suburbs.
An advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as curing humor related diseases by expelling the humor. It claims relief from scrofula salt rheum boils and eruptions. Hood’s Pills are praised as the best family cathartic and liver tonic with assurances of gentleness reliability and sure results.
In Duluth on May 8 dynamite disrupted street railway service as sympathizers and strikers halted traffic. Four cars derailed, three at West Duluth and one on Garfield Avenue, with one car smashed beyond repair. One man seriously injured, four others hurt. Manager Warren confronted by strikers amid a company review of actions.
Three hundred fifty miners accused of rioting and property destruction near Wardner Idaho are confined under guard by United States troops. Five hundred troops are in the Coeur d'Alene district. leaders to be charged after evidence collection. Inquest into Smith and Chiene may run a week with about 100 witnesses. Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mine contracts for reconstruction work on the mill continue. about 75 men now operate the mine.
Washington dispatch from General Merriam reports an inquest ongoing with closed doors at Wardner Idaho. One hundred twenty eight arrests made by state officials with military support. No resistance seen and most strike leaders are said to have escaped into Montana and Washington or hid in the mountains. Sheriff at Thompson Falls Montana notes many arrive on foot via mountain trails. Idaho and Montana governors seek further arrests. troops remain ready. no organized resistance appears.
Washington reports say brigades of Ovenshine and Hall near Manila total about 1,600 men and remain ample for emergencies. Otis plans to stay defensive, hoping to starve out the southern rebel army while keeping it separated from Aguinaldo’s main force. Malate and San Pedro Macati are noted as outposts near water works protection.
Berlin Wisconsin May 8. August Smith a gardener and fruit grower tried to kill his wife with an axe during supper and then attempted suicide with the same weapon. Mrs Smith has a fractured skull and it is doubtful she will survive. Smith likely to recover.
A Marinette Wis special report says the Menominee river freshet is over with water higher than ever before known but no serious damage resulted.
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