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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
4
Labor war ends as brick and mill supply dealers resume sales to citizens and contractors employing union labor. Cook County yards had few workers earlier, now over 2,000 are at work. Trade unionists fear a broader strike ahead of the upcoming labor convention.
Maroonette by May 11 reports W. S. Prickett, a leading local lumberman, returning from Wisconsin and Minnesota, saying that without June freshets logs may be hung up there and impact the lumber market noticeably.
For the week ending May 7 1900 frost struck eastern localities injuring plum and small fruit blossoms in some spots while wheat oats and barley showed no lasting damage. Reports note cool conditions aiding small grains with steady stooling and generally favorable conditions for corn flax and potatoes as planting advances. Soil remains moist across regions with rapid progression in gardening and early vegetables, though some southeastern lowlands remain too wet for work.
Beadle to Jerauld report very favorable conditions for small grain and early corn, with minimal damage from frost. Soil moisture remains good in many counties, though Hyde shows poor soil and several areas note heavy frost with no lasting damage. planting activity varies, with some counties already seeding or plowing ahead.
Faroe North Dakota May 11 The Webster block burned in the morning causing a loss of 215000 Seven firms and 21 roomers upstairs lose everything.
Sioux Falls on May 11 reports the vice presidency as the central issue at the Populist convention. Towne appears to command a majority while rivals push for credential challenges and a reduced Texas delegation vote. Minnesota remains in Towne’s camp despite local tensions as supporters mobilize ahead of the convention.
The opening session features Senator Butler and Temporary Chairman Ringdal as Bishop O Gorman offers prayer. South Dakota Governor Lee welcomes delegates and the committee on resolutions is formed. Evening music by the Fifty first Iowa regiment band follows adjournment.
The Populist convention in Cincinnati opened with 470 delegates and 75 in galleries at Robbins Opera House. Ignatius Donnelly urged unity while the credentials fight opened the day, and the ticket outlook favored former Congressman Howard with uncertain running mate. Deaver declined the vice presidency.
The funeral of Munkacsy, the celebrated painter, who died May 1 in an asylum at Boon, was held in Buparest on May 11 with much pomp. Military officials deputies cabinet ministers and art club members attended. Bishop Dessenffy officiated and the minister of public instruction gave an oration.
A forest fire swept Raanton Pennsylvania on May 10 killing three children and injuring several adults who tried to rescue them. The blaze damaged homes and forced evacuations as responders battled flames.
Wichita Kan May 10 A resolution will be offered at the Kansas Democratic convention declaring Porto Rico is entitled to a delegate to the national convention in Kansas City.
May 11 report from Cape Town says Brandfort losses were heavier than first thought. British patrols captured all residents, seized horses and guns, and removed armaments. Lord Roberts imposes a sterner policy to deter guerrilla actions in the rear areas.
Lonpos May 11 The admiralty has not received an official report on the boarding of the American ship Sea Witch by a boat from the British warship Wasp in Delagoa bay Portuguese waters. Lourenzo Marques dispatches note the Sea Witch was in trouble and signalled for a tug, suggesting the error rests largely with the Sea Witch.
Reports say federals quit Zand river retreating toward Vaal and Boshrand south of Kroonstad. Burghers arrive with Mausers and horses. Free Staters and Transvaalers quarrel, hinting at surrender of Free Staters. General French arrives at Smaldeel. Washington notes US flour seizure settled. Britain to pay 10 percent above market price.
Report from Care Town dated May 11 states that a proclamation was issued on British arrival at the Vaal river annexing the Orange Free to the queen’s dominion. It claims the proclamation demonstrates the determination of British forces to assert supremacy over the annexed territory.
The Nether lands Peace Society sent an appeal to President McKinley urging him to advance the Boer mission’s peaceful aims. They request investigation arbitration and an end to the pernicious war in South Africa.
Special dispatch from Lourenzo Marques reports the Orange Free State government shifted from Pretoria to Heilbron. The move relocates the capital authority within the republic, confirming administrative change.
San Francisco reports 157 Japanese immigrants landed, with 75 admitted on Vancouver certificates and the remainder on Seattle certificates issued by U S immigration officials.
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