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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
7
A man finds his son Harry astride a horse in the stable holding a slate and pencil. When asked what he is doing the boy replies he is writing a composition. The father jokes asking why not write it in the notebook, and the boy explains the teacher told him to write a composition on a horse.
An 18th century quotation referencing the phrase the kind you have always bought attributed to Cervantes and a playful jumble of words about value and spending. It appears as stray text rather than a coherent article.
Manila reports Major Kobbe's column reached San Luis eight miles up the Rio Grande with minimal opposition and one wounded man after a brush. Americans press toward Candaba at daybreak as insurgents evacuate MacArthur front. Twenty third infantry sails to relieve Jolo garrison.
Buffalo officials issued a firm ultimatum rejecting prior agreements and demanding new terms. The meeting concluded with no new proposals and the city reaffirmed its initial high demands.
Reports from Burrago and Havana describe unrest among grain shovelers rejecting contract terms with Mr Connors and Bishop Quigley urging work. In Cuba a Veterans Association debate on surrender of arms ends without decision while General Brooke plans quiet troop displacement and Gomez criticism contrasts with Aguinaldo.
Manila May 19 11 40 am General Lawtons advance guard led by Colonel Summers occupied San Isidro the insurgent capital at 830 am Advancing from Baluarte Summers command with Second Oregon Thirteenth Minnesota reinforced by Twenty second Infantry First North Dakota met the enemy two miles south of San Isidro Scott batteries shelled rebels causing retreat to the town Insurgents 2000 strong suffered 6 killed 20 wounded Americans 2 lightly wounded Escamillo Aguinaldos ex secretary now interpreter for authorities.
Dispatch from General Otis reports Lawton's column covering Bulacan Province and pushing insurgent troops north toward San Isidro. He captured the second insurgent capital this morning and drives the enemy into the mountains while inflicting heavy losses with minimal casualties. Kobbe's column with gunboats moves up the Rio Grande.
Hot Springs Virginia May 19 The war department forwarded General Otis dispatch on the capture of San Isidro by General Lawton and his force President McKinley sent telegrams of congratulations to Lawton and his gallant men The Cuba advices were said to be more reassuring and a satisfactory outcome there was anticipated.
William H. Young, chief of scouts for General Lawton's division, dies, described as a serious loss. He served with General Howard in the Nez Perces campaign across Idaho and Montana, noted for efficiency and long service.
President plans to present Admiral Dewey with a jeweled sword crafted by congressional authority as a government testimonial. The sword, finished earlier, was kept back due to its delicacy and high value before his Washington arrival.
New York May 19 report states the Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout will occur at Coney Island Athletic Club on June. George Siler of Chicago is agreed on as referee.
Chicago May 22 directors of the Chicago board of trade approved resolutions urging immediate abrogation of the contract between Mr Conners and the Lake Carriers association and calling for instant restoration of normal Great Lakes transportation and Buffalo unloading conditions.
Wisconsin department G A R opens its 334th annual encampment in Milwaukee with Department Commander C H Russell praising the Woman's Relief Corps and urging remembrance of fallen heroes on Memorial Day. The adjutant general reports 10 878 members and 1456 00 dollars on hand. The Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans meet, and a veterans parade highlights the afternoon.
Mrs. Estellars of Corona North Dakota reports her daughter’s scrofula healed by Hood's Sarsaparilla and her husband cured of heart trouble and night sweats. The ad claims Hood's Pills provide strength while acting as a cathartic and are easy to take.
Major General Leonard Wood, military governor of Santiago, arrived after his first interior trip. He traveled to Manzanillo by steamer and returned overland, reporting a generally prosperous countryside with cane planting and expectations of a full crop next year. Enthusiasm accompanied his route and support for annexation appeared to be growing despite agitators.
Havana May 18 General Maximo Gomez prepares a manifesto that will review his stance on payment to the Cuban army and likely direct forces to disband. Governor General Brooke will issue a revised order removing Cuban commanders from distribution duties of the 3 million dollar fund, citing Gomez's sincere but coerced withdrawal amid deser tions by generals he depended on.
Senator Davis and Representative F. C. Stevens of St Paul were guests of honor at a notable banquet at the Hotel Aberdeen in St Paul on May 18. Covers were laid for 166 guests including leading St Paul figures and notable attendees from Minneapolis and the state.
General Henry at New York reports the U S transport McPherson arriving after leaving San Juan on May 9 and anchoring for quarantine. General Guy V Henry, governor of Porto Rico, oversees the situation in a military capacity.
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