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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1897
Page
5
The House fails to act on a relief bill as President McKinley appeals for aid to destitute Americans. Senate passes a $50,000 relief measure while House delays action, amid a row over Cuban recognition and amendments. House adjourns on Indian appropriations with bi weekly session rule.
President McKinley informs Congress that many American citizens in Cuba face destitution due to lack of food and medicine. He cites 600 to 800 Americans without support and urges an immediate appropriation of not less than 50000 dollars to aid relief and possible transport home.
Washington May 19 Cuba attracted the senate with large gallery crowds. Diplomats Sir Julian Pauncefote and Minister Hatch attended while General Sickles sat in the reserved area. The Senate adopted a joint resolution by Mr Davis from foreign relations, originally by Mr Gallinger, authorizing $50,000 to aid destitute American citizens in Cuba.
New York business firms and individuals seeking peace with Cuba have sent a memorial to Secretary Sherman outlining how the conflict harms trade and urging measures to terminate the war soon. The document details economic impacts and calls for a rapid resolution to the Cuban crisis.
Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota files a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging railroad discrimination against Sioux Falls as rail lines serving the city. The action centers on access and treatment by entering railroads in the state.
In Philadelphia on May 19 Owen Ziegler defeated Kid Lavigne by points over six rounds at the Quaker City Athletic Club arena.
Washington reports a potential clash between Cuban belligerency supporters and the tariff bill advocates. Cuban backers fear a filibuster to block a vote before Monday when the tariff bill is due for consideration. Senator Morgan aims for a vote before then, while Senator Mason warns against any delay that would push Cuba off the Monday schedule.
Ex Attorney General Aldrich, representing the American Tobacco company, says Illinois case has not issued an injunction and overruled a demurrer. He states the information is inaccurate and will be answered within 30 days. The court’s action is limited to overruling the demurrer, with no current injunction.
The Western passenger association's chairman urged lines to reestablish local associations across the territory and have them operating by the 24th. Local groups will resume in all cities where they existed before the association fractured after the supreme court decision.
George Francis Train reopens his claim to Omaha and vows to press it to the end. If successful he would be worth $20,000,000. if not he remains as he is. Friends believe the Union Pacific litigation past, where he was declared a lunatic, supports his case and have hired a large syndicate of lawyers.
Washington May 19 Secretary Gage will designate tea inspectors at Puget Sound after Representative Stevens advocated for Griggs Cooper and other St Paul wholesalers and importers. Senator Nelson also backed petitions and resolutions from Minneapolis jobbers supporting the action.
Washington May 1 no word has reached the department of state from Mr Calhoun who went to Cuba as special counsel for the United States in the Ruiz case. General Lee's dispatches indicate he arrived safely but the counsel has sent no communication to the White House or state department.
A group of silver Republicans from the senate and house met at Senator Pettigrew's home and backed a plan for an export bounty on agricultural products. They argue this system will help farmers offset import duties on other goods and ensure farmer benefits.
Hawaii’s Minister of Finance Damon travels via Chicago to attend the queen’s jubilee as the government’s representative. He is accompanied by private secretary C. P. Iankae and Hawaii’s medical director Dr. St G Walters. They sail from New York on Wednesday.
About 150 delegates from more than 50 000 iron and steel workers gather in Detroit on May 19 for the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers to work on the annual wage schedule over several days.
Thousands of Norwegian Americans witnessed the unveiling of the Fjelde statue of Ole Bull and its presentation to Minneapolis. Alexander Bull, son of the famed artist, attended the ceremony.
The biennial convention of the International Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen opened in Toronto with delegates from nearly every U S state and Canadian provinces in attendance.
London May 13. No sign of revolution in Athens despite defeat. Greeks relieved at mediation prospects and peace restoration. Powers press Turkey to cease hostilities with Greece likely to lose no territory and accept a moderate indemnity, as M. Ralli suggests.
A note from the powers on mediation is presented to Greek foreign minister Skoulondis. Greece is said to accept mediation and recall troops as the powers seek an autonomous Crete regime and Turkish armistice to end the war. The German minister signals support for mediation.
A Constantinople dispatch reports orders for mobilizing the fifth and sixth army corps reserves at Bagdad and Syria and for dispatching 50 battalions to Koaleh for Ismeed in Asia Minor. Turkey may face Greece or seek a stronger stance to resist mediation. Three staff officers assess armaments at Erzercum and Erzingen for reserve mobilization.
Daily News from Lamia reports about 80 000 Thessalians driven into Lamia and nearby villages after repeated flight from Tyrnavos Larissa Pharsalos and Domokos. The scenes are described as deeply pitiful across the area.
Canea reports Greek troops are already leaving Crete aboard three Greek steamers as part of departure operations.
The administration considers a relief plan to remove distressed American citizens from Cuba to the United States. Consular officers would assess need and Congress would limit appropriations to general relief terms. Estimates place those in distress at 150 to 200, with formal messages to Congress forthcoming.
In Philadelphia the Washington memorial was unveiled before a large crowd including the president and cabinet. Bishop Whitaker opened with prayer, Major William Wayne spoke, and President McKinley unveiled the monument amid a 21 gun salute from ships and artillery. Willian W. Porter delivered the oration before Mayor Wayne presented the memorial to Mayor Warwick and to the Fairmount Park Commission.
Two ships run aground off Newfoundland in fog and exposure. The French brigantine Crosine carrying cargo went ashore near La Maline after 30 hours at sea with 23 crew rescued. The German steamer Arcadia carrying grain from Montreal to Liverpool grounded near Cape Ray, with 25 passengers and 54 crew enduring a perilous attempt to reach land.
Thomas F. Bayard former U S ambassador to England arrived with Mrs Bayard and Miss Bayard on the Paris from Southampton. He must deliver the Mayflower log in person to Governor Walcott of Massachusetts in Boston under a deed of gift from the Church of England.
News from CaLieNnTE California reports Piute Indians are at war near William Shipsey's ranch in Piute mountain foothills. Fleeing women and children warn that one tribe may be annihilated before a military force can subdue the braves' angry passions.
The 109th Presbyterian General Assembly will meet at Winona assembly grounds Eagle Lake Kosciusko county Ind from May 20 to about May 31 about 600 delegates will attend half ministers half ruling elders planned sessions held in Indiana venue shown as Winona grounds Eagle Lake Kosciusko county.
The steamer Diana has arrived in Hallifax from St Johns and will be provisioned for a government expedition to Hudson Bay. The ship will carry a scientific party and crew totaling over 50, as officials weigh the trek's feasibility.
Trainmen from the United States and Canada gather in Toronto for the Brotherhood of Trainmen convention. Some 500 delegates have already arrived with more expected as the event begins in the morning.
In Genoa on May 18 a bronze medal lion was unveiled on the Palazzo de Asarta facade to honor Daniel O'Connell the famed Irish patriot and orator where he died.
A bank robbery in Eldon led to the arrest of Dick Dodd and City Marshal Stevers. A knife found on Dodd belonged to traveling man James L Ayersworth who was mugged, injured, and died. Police linked Dodd to a gang of young highwaymen from Ottumwa families. Fred Grube Jerry Devol and James Riordan were jailed with more arrests expected.
Washington May 15 Inspector Wright's report on Chippewa pine land sale presented by Secretary Bliss. The Red Lake reservation inquiry covered 85 forty acre tracts with 17 271 000 feet versus 9 635 000 previously reported and 12 472 000 feet sold versus 5 547 000. Wright notes buyers likely studied tracts before bidding.
In Deadwood South Dakota on May 16 four men including John Byrner and the Flick brothers were arrested for sweating gold coins and passing short weights at businesses and gambling tables. Bank officials detected lighter $10 and $20 coins and notified police chief Donovan. A crippled stranger to the city was also taken into custody.
An Indian named Ahvote shot and killed two Southwest Mining teamsters Lee Franzan and Ben Jones on the ore road. He then killed prospector Christopher Neilson at his cabin. A Chinaman reported Charley Monaghan shot in bed. Fears grow of more victims along the route.
Charles and Eu reka Bornemann, Nora Bornemann’s father and stepmother, were indicted for second degree manslaughter after a coroner’s inquest found extreme cruelty toward the 13 year old who died by suicide by jumping into a lake last week.
The steam yacht Rhouma from England is due at Vera Cruz with a large party of English capitalists ready to assess investment opportunities. Local bankers and capitalists are traveling to meet them, marking the largest and wealthiest English delegation to visit Mexico.
Detroit May 12. Exchange hall hosted the chamber of commerce second annual dinner with about 250 members in attendance. Special guests were Erastus Wiman of New York and William Everett of Quincy Massachusetts. Speakers focused on commercial enterprise and progress.
On May 4 and 18 the North Western line will sell Home Seekers' excursion tickets to many points in the west and south at exceptionally low rates with favorable time limits. Tickets and full information available from Chicago and North Western railway agents.
The Huronite Bindery manufactures blank books of all kinds and urges support for home industries by placing orders locally.
George E. Rector mortgaged a McCormick harvester and a cow to McCormick Harvesting Machine Company on May 29 1894 to secure $70 with interest. Defaulted, $81.91 due. foreclosure sale set for May 22 1897 at 2 00 p m at Second Street and Dakota Avenue corner in Huron Beadle County Dakota Territory.
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