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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
8
A July Fourth observance notes higher fatalities and safety concerns, stating statistics link Independence Day with more losses than other days. The piece comments on national risk and the paradox of growing safety gaps despite celebrations.
The author notes October is dangerous for stock speculation, listing the other months as equally risky. The warning emphasizes caution in market bets and highlights the unstable nature of seasonal investing.
James J. Jeffries defended his world heavyweight title at Sea Side Sporting Club in New York by knocking out James J. Corbett in 23 rounds. The bout featured early Corbett outboxing Jeffries, a dramatic 17th round rush by Jeffries, and a shocking finish as Corbett was halted to the shock of spectators.
A British force of about 8,000 reaches Vryburg, 100 miles from Mafeking, pushing toward the siege town. General Hunter's main body at Taungs moves slowly with 3,000 mounted men, aiming to reach Mafeking by Monday or Tuesday. Lord Roberts continues toward Kroonstad as Buller advances toward Helpmakaar and engages Italian troops.
Senator Clark of Montana says there is no plan to resign. He notes he has no current intention to step down and cannot predict the future while reaffirming he does not anticipate any change to his present stance.
In Pine Bluff Arkansas on May 14 J S Estes shot and fatally wounded Dr J Coke. Samuel Files, a bystander, was wounded in the leg by Estes revolver fire.
A Cape Town dispatch reports Mafeking relief troops have passed Vryburg. A Pretoria dispatch claims a 3,000 strong British relief force is advancing along the Bechuanaland railway by forced marches, reaching Vryburg yesterday.
Lord Roberts telegraphs from Riot Spruit detailing a day of advancing Allied forces. French, Porter’s and Dickson’s brigades with Hutton’s mounted infantry push along Vermont’s Kraal to Maatschapy, while Pole-Carew's division and Gordon's cavalry cross near a railway bridge. Eight miles north of the river, infantry march, cavalry and mounted infantry occupy Ventersburg road station, Delfonteinnoord, as Hamilton and Broadwood advance on Ventersburg. Continuous enemy opposition and support actions by Smith-Dorrien’s brigade are noted.
Free Staters occupy strong positions on the Korannaberg hills east of the Thaba N Chu to Winburg line in Basutoland. President Steyn was with them yesterday and may have moved north after urging residents with forecasts of Boer support from foreigners arriving at Delagoa Bay. General Rundle's division camped on the Little Leuw river between Thaba N Chu and Ladybrand.
British forces from Thaba N'Chu under Generals Rundle and Brabant advance toward Clocolan and Platberg. A large Boer commando has returned from Koranberg hills and awaits the British approach, unsure of the route.
In Madison a Times-Herald dispatch reports Governor Scofield rejects a vice presidency bid and endorses Henry C. Payne of Milwaukee as the suitable Republican running mate for McKinley.
A San Francisco woman identified as Mrs Nettie faces a felony indictment. Her testimony is linked to her claimed share from the James G case, detailing relation to the claim.
A man named Kone on May 1st near Aarzzo killed members of his family and wounded others in a spree. He also set fire to a barn filled with cattle before authorities stopped him.
The interoceanic canal commission testifies before the senate Hepburn bill committee. Members affirm Nicaragua feasible with cost estimates between 118 and 140 million dollars but note larger locks may raise figures. Panama feasible but no cost estimate given. Neither route is favored for immediate legislation. engineering feasibility noted for both.
Clarinda Iowa May 14 Congressman W P Hepburn at home says the Nicaragua canal bill is certain to pass the Senate and will gain President McKinley’s approval.
Washington May 14 The senate has not disposed of the naval appropriation bill. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts urged speedy navy expansion with a vigorous speech. Senator Daniel of Virginia supported an immediate government armor factory while Senator Allison of Iowa opposed the factory on economic grounds.
Mr. Davis presents a joint resolution in the senate praising the Lafayette statue in Paris and honoring Lafayette and French aid for American independence. The president is asked to send a copy of the resolution to the French government.
The House set a record by approving 180 private pension measures. Included was a Senate bill to pension General Guy V. Henry's widow at $100 monthly, cut by the House to $50.
Kansas City May 14 There is every indication that Metropolitan Street Railway employees will strike in the morning. Men hold a secret meeting and will go to the hall as soon as cars return to the barns. Reports say workers on three lines have voted not to operate in the morning.
In Catskill New York on May 14 the night temperature dropped to 26 degrees. The sudden freeze ruined fruit and berry crops that looked promising a week earlier. Local losses are estimated around 840 million dollars.
The College of Journalism was incorporated today by Murat Halstead G H Davidson A E Brown G F Osler and C C Archer. Capital stock stands at $25,000 with Cincinnati named as its place of business.
In Jamestown St Helena on May 14 a guard shot a prisoner as he tried to slip over the boundary fence after being challenged three times. The incident is under court martial investigation.
The senate finished debate on the naval appropriation bill except armor and armament. A morning session passed several minor measures including reimbursement for internal revenue stamps. The cadet commissioning paragraph was approved, striking the four year academy term and two year preliminary at sea.
War Office dispatch reports the Chinese attacked Wei-Hzi-Wei on May 6. Captain Watson and 60 British troops repulsed a 3,000 strong Chinese force with no British casualties.
The national committee met at Sioux Falls South Dakota on May 10 and selected P M Ringdal of Minnesota as temporary chairman with R E Bray of Oklahoma as secretary Eugene Smith of Illinois and Leo Vincent of Colorado named assistant secretaries. They adjusted state delegate totals raising California by ten and increasing the overall convention delegates from 960 to 1000.
The consulate of Sweden and Norway at St Jonas N F offers rewards to anyone finding articles linked to the Arctic expedition of Andree the aeronaut. The reward targets whalers from this port for Baffin Bay straits and Labrador coast fishermen. It is thought Andree may have reached areas visited by Newfoundland whalers or Labrador Eskimos.
The fourth biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers opens a three day session at West Side Turners hall. About 700 to 800 engineers attend as a key issue arises over creating a home for aged brothers at Mattoon Illinois on the Brotherhood's farm there.
A meeting in Consin on May 10 with the Earl of Abercorn and county lieutenant governors set up a committee to fund and arrange a statue of Queen Victoria to stand before Leinster House on Kildare Street. Dublin has had no prior statue of the queen.
Kansas City reports that the sub committee of the national Democratic committee met for the second time since the convention hall was destroyed on April 14 and gave its stamp of approval to the hall and to arrangements being made by Kansas City residents for the July gathering.
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