04 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
1
Notice is given that a reduction in wages may be opposed by employees, with warnings that such trouble could ruin the cotton industry nationwide. The report notes possible strikes or protests as workers organize to resist lower pay across mills and plants.
Washington reports a treaty of convention among the United States Russia and Japan to suspend pelagic sealing during a period to allow seal herds to revive. The duration remains undecided with one year or multi year options cited. Britain’s stance on the plan is eagerly watched.
George Lavigne dominated Joe Walcott over twelve rounds in San Francisco. Ten thousand spectators watched as Lavigne set a furious pace from the bell, damaging Walcott with body blows and leg cramps weakening the challenger by round nine.
New Orleans reports another encouraging day in the yellow fever situation but fears heavy rain will worsen conditions and spawn new cases. The board of health lists 8 new cases, 5 deaths, 1510 total cases and 183 total deaths to date with cold weather expected after the rain. Washington notes improved outlook as frost approaches and daily cases should decline. Montgomery reports 6 new cases with no deaths, Mobile 11 new cases with no deaths, Biloxi 3, and Clinton 2 new cases.
The Vienna lower house resumed at 6 pm with readers admitted to the galleries. Violence and disorder flared as Leftists clashed with the vice president on the presidential tribune steps. The session was suspended and then definitively closed amid cheers from the Left.
Incoming returns from the Newfoundland general election show the Whiteway government likely to hold a smaller majority in the new assembly. Early tallies suggest shifts among voters as counting continues.
Rev. Charles O. Brown remains suspended from the ministry as the national council of the Congregational church says the conference acted properly in suspending him. The council’s finding clears him of the original charge and urges reconciliation between the conference and the minister.
Cincinnati, O Nov 1. W J Bryan with Horace L Chapman Democratic Ohio governor candidate travels from Van Wert to Logan in Hocking County to start a Southeastern Ohio speaking tour.
Captain General Weyler boarded the Montserat in Havana after 4 PM but the ship will not sail until Marshal Blanco arrives as new governor general. The palace is being prepared for Blanco and accommodation for both is deemed insufficient. Weyler’s planned Quinta Molines residence was found unsuitable.
Manchester England November 8 representatives of cotton operatives employers agreed to a one month notice of a 5 percent wage reduction. North England operatives plan to resist, making a strike likely by December 1 affecting about 200000 workers and risking the cotton industry’s ruin.
Maprio Nov. 8 The Foreign Minister Gallon Colonial Minister Moret and Naval Minister Bermejo reviewed the U S communication and Spanish evidence on the Competitor filibusterer case. They concluded Spain must satisfy the American state department per precedents set by Tetuan Canovas and Azcárraga.
Havana dispatch says Marshal Blanco announced the general staff for his Alfonso XIII expedition with Parrado as second in command and vice captain general. Bernal leads Pinar del Rio, Salicedo Sancti Spiritus, Aguierre Santa Clara, Luque Holguin, Valderama northern Havana brigade, Ceballos southern brigade. Seven hundred reinforcements arrived from Spain.
The Cuban junta met in New York on November 3 to protest Spain's proposed reforms for Cuba. It unanimously decided to draft a repudiation resolution to be signed by Cubans in the United States and abroad, presided by Tomas Estrada Palma with Enrique Jose Varona chosen to draft the repudiacion resolution.
In a letter to Lord Elgin viceroy of India the ameer of Afghanistan says he will arrest and expel the Haddad Mullah from Afghanstan. He also vows to prevent Ardis seeking refuge there from meddling in British territory.
In U.S. district court at MILWatKit on November 3, the Illinois Steel company secured a ruling in its favor against squatters on Jones Island, the first of many eviction actions.
Managua reports the Greater Republic of Central America in session has refused Secretary Sherman's argument for appointing Captain William II of San Francisco as minister to Nicaragua Costa Rica and El Salvador. Some claim the move aims to force U S recognition of the diet, though it may be overturned soon by revolution or a president's withdrawal.
A New York report states a syndicate of ten cattle buyers has secured all stock freighting room on White Star and Atlantic Transport lines for one year from Jan 1 and two years on National line, with P D Armour of Chicago linked to the move. All space on Wilsons Furness-Leyland and Bristol lines is spoken for, leaving no regular-space for local shippers.
A small funeral for Henry George takes place at his New York home and Greenwood Cemetery. Reverend Dr. Kramer honors his religious faith and social philosophy, while Dr. McGlynn recalls George as a living beacon for democracy on All Saints Day.
San Francisco on November 3 reports proposed distribution of Dr. Hirschfelder s oxytuberculining for consumption through free channels via city health departments and public hospitals. Cooper Medical College backs the plan and Hirschfelder relinquishes proprietary rights. Dr Reilly of Chicago health department expresses hope to use the cure for the poor in that city.
In St. Johns Nova Scotia? Newfoundland news shows opposition gains as premier Sir William Whiteway trails by 850 votes in Trinity district with 1500 counted of 3000 ballots. The outcome raises the likelihood of defeat for Whiteway and his government.
The fiscal year ending June 30, 1897 reports total receipts from all sources at 149,619,593 dollars, down 811,022 from 1896. Distilled spirits rose by 1,338,472 while fermented liquors fell by a nearly equal amount. Tobacco and related taxes totaled 30,710,297 dollars, a year decline of 1,331,000.
The comptroller of the currency announced dividends for creditors of insolvent national banks. Grand Forks North Dakota Second National Bank gets 20 percent, Madison South Dakota Citizens National Bank 17.3 percent, West Superior Wisconsin Keystone National Bank 15 percent, and Union National Bank of Minneapolis two dividends of 10 and 15 percent respectively.
Washington reports October receipts at 24,391,415 and expenditures at 33,701,512, an excess of 9,310,097 for the month. For the first four months of the fiscal year the shortfall totals 38,009,010.
Washington November 3. When the president returns a courtmartial will be ordered to try Captain Lovering the officer who has recently faced a court of inquiry at Fort Sheridan for alleged abuse of Private Hammond Considerable importance attaches to the trial and army circles are greatly interested in it.
Washington reports the monthly debt statement shows the public debt, excluding cash, at 1,020,563,901 dollars as of Oct. 30 1897. The month closes with an increase of 8,440,188 dollars primarily due to a drop in cash on hand.
A statement from the statistics bureau shows 49,296 immigrants entered the United States in the first three months of the current fiscal year, down about 11,500 from the same period a year earlier.
Consul Tingle in Brunswick Germany reports the importation of American products remains insufficient. He attributes the shortfall to a lack of initiative by American manufacturers rather than a reluctance among the local people to buy foreign made goods.
The entire gang on the Illinois Central extension to Stacyville Iowa struck for raises. They are idle in Ely Le Minn three weeks remain to lay the steel after grading.
In Omaha on November 3 the United States stake in the Union Pacific ended at 11 45 am as a committee of Eastern capitalists bought the railroad at foreclosure. The government claim totals about 58 065 748 40 dollars though exact figures were not fixed at sale due to unavailable treasury statements. Only one bid was made and the sale proceeded without opposition in what observers called a tame event.
The supreme court sustains Judge Morgan and rules that Fort Totten Indians who own land in severalty and hold preliminary patents are electors. The case involved a polling place denial before the last election, appealed through district court to the supreme court, which affirmed.
Four white men Walter Putney Tom O Day Frank Jones and Tom Jones overpowered the Lawrence county jailer and assaulted his wife then fled with William Moore a negro murderer who was being held for a recent murder Moore and the others had been indicted for a Belle Fourche bank robbery and are described as the Northwest’s most desper ate men.
Julien Dubuque’s bones and those of two Indian chiefs were reinterred in a sarcophagus within a monument after being unearthed by builders. J. H. Shields spoke to about 2,000 attendees while noting Dubuque as the first white settler west of the Mississippi and known to the Indians as Little Cloud.
Glencoe Minnesota, November 3, J J Brecher's livery stable occupied by J O Senescall was burned in the morning blaze. The property included 11 horses, 10 vehicles, harnesses, hay and oats valued at 2000 dollars with no fire insurance on building or stock.
In New Orleans on November 3 the board of health reports 28 new yellow fever cases and 12 deaths. They expect the cold wave will gradually reduce cases, though mortality has temporarily increased and new infections have risen slightly.
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