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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
2
Otto W. Dresser of Indianapolis a railroad machinist compares his pay under Democratic and Republican administrations. He notes total wages of $987.05 over four Democratic years and $1,922.60 over forty three months of the current administration, a rise of $935.55, with expectations of further increase.
Gales with snow and rain sweep across England causing floods. Northern lowland districts flood with rail lines impassable and water reaching car floors in some areas.
Berliner Tageblatt cites Budapest dispatch that the Austrian heir apparent will renounce the throne in favor of his brother Otto and Otto's son Archduke Charles. The report, dated Oct 27, notes the change would alter the line of succession in Austria Hungary.
Maprio Nov. 2 reports 600 Carlist soldiers near Berga and 126 chiefs identified after raids on Senor Torres Baros. A second band with 16 horses appears at Figols. Authorities say the uprising aimed for early Novembers first fortnight, with attacks planned on municipal, civil, and military offices.
In Santiago de Cuba on November 2, residents and businessmen oppose orders to discontinue the local military department. They favor keeping a strong commander like General Wood, arguing Santiago's needs differ from Havana and would suffer under a central move. Colonel Whitside’s position is uncertain, but local influence remains to retain authority here.
Charles R. Flints Arrow launched at Ayres shipyard Nyack New York under a 42 mph guarantee and pressure trials suggest fifty mph capability. Rumor says it may serve as a personal yacht for Flint or as a torpedo boat under contract for a South American government. Plans show full torpedo equipment.
The Indian bureau finds that direct railway transport of supplies, replacing contractors, cut transportation expenses by 20 percent or $40,000 in the last fiscal year. Previously railroads did not bid for contracts and private contractors earned large profits.
Adlai E. Stevenson spoke for two hours to an estimated crowd of 10 000 to 15 000 in Plymouth Indiana after a large parade of floats and horsemen. He addressed the trusts issue amid a magnificent reception.
The engagement of Miss Margaret Daly, eldest daughter of Marcus Daly the copper king of Montana, to H Carroll Brown of Baltimore is announced. Brown is with Brown Cooper Co bankers and brokers.
The Var nel estate in Avondale was sold at auction by the judge's court. Sir Boyland purchased the property, described as the estate of the late Charles Stewart Varnell, amid arrangements involving local acquaintances and family connections.
In Valparaiso Chile on November 2 the cabinet tendered its resignations sparking a crisis as President confronts pressure over a key cabinet post. The secretary of interior and other ministers face uncertain futures amid political turmoil.
New Orleans November 2 The Times-Democrat reports from its correspondents the cotton crop of 1900 stands at 1 790 000 bales.
Wealthy William Marsh Rice dies at his Madison Avenue apartments as Albert T. Patrick and Charles F. Jones face charges of forgery and murder. Jones allegedly confessed to a plan involving poison and a towel with anaesthetic, while Patrick denies supplying the weapon or swaying the witness. Jones sues for safety after a suicide attempt in the Tombs.
In Maprip on November 6 the Liberal government acted against Carlist forces with a cabinet meeting chaired by the queen regent. Police search homes of Marquis de Gerralbo and Marquis de Cassassia, seize arms and compromising papers, close the Madrid Carlist club, and arrest Marquis Villagdias as prefects are ordered to crack down on agitators and halt spreading false or harmful news.
Paris dispatch notes Carlists in upper Catalonia armed with Mausers and tents, threatening Puiguerda and Seo de Urgel. Reports say two gendarmes and two Carlists killed near Baga and Berga as bands enclose the frontier, with refugees in mountains and calls for troops to halt incursions.
In St Petersburg on November 5, M Dewitte reports grain exports total 271 million poods for the month so far, up from 217 million poods in the same period last year, with the 1895 figure listed as 317 million poods.
Ninety Americans who served with Boer forces in South Africa have landed in Trieste and will proceed to Hamburg to sail for the United States.
Nov 3 report from San Juan describes serious rioting at Aguadilla where native regiments clashed with civilians. Soldiers fired into a mob, several wounded but none fatally in Porto Rico conflict.
Grand Rapids Mich Nov 3 County Treasurer Henry B Proctor Republican nominee for state senator in Seventeenth district died by taking poison. Officials say deputies report no shortage. an investigation will be ordered. Campaign criticism of alleged irregularities in treasury administration is believed to have driven the act.
Queen Victoria approves the appointment of Lord Salisbury as premier and lord privy seal, the Marquis of Lansdowne as secretary of state for foreign affairs, Mr. William St John Brodrick as secretary of state for war, the Earl of Selborne as first lord of the admiralty, and Mr. C T Ritchie as secretary of state for home affairs.
A Pretoria dispatch reports the death of Prince Christian Victor eldest son of Princess Helene of England and a grandson of Queen Victoria. Born in 1869 he served as a major in the King's Royal Rifles.
Frank Bakkey killed a seven foot three inch gray eagle in Preston Minnesota near the business streets after it perched in a pine tree within ninety nine yards.
New York reports show 26 missing after the blast and fire at Tarrant & Co. Eight are listed as employees. debris reveals melted Arabic gum and rubber mistaken for human remains. Authorities scrutinize excess explosives and permit violations, risking criminal liability and insurance exposure.
Principal witness Eliza Wise, 15, details a plot to murder her mother and brother and cripple her father. She recalls dances with Miller and a $1500 payoff after her mother’s death, and identifies Miller and Hardy as participants from porch light flashes.
The Continental Company Limited, a national screen door and window trust formed a year ago in Detroit, has closed. E M Kemp announces dissolution after one year of operation with 1500.00 dollars of business in the United States and Canada due to outside firms creating prejudice against the group. Everything had stayed harmonious among interested firms.
Eight steam ships cleared at the New Orleans customhouse for Liverpool Barcelona Genoa and Hamburg carrying 76 767 square bales of cotton and 4 921 round bales the largest daily cotton clearance from any port. The ships also carry wheat corn cotton seed products and more.
Vienna correspondent of The Daily Express says serious anti-tax riots erupted in the Serat district of Roumania. Two local officials were killed and troops sent to enforce payments were resisted by peasants, who killed eight of the soldiers.
Diplomats met this morning in Peking to discuss negotiation forms for settling the Chinese difficulty. The decision reached is kept secret to prevent any information reaching China.
Samel Buchanan struck James Peffer with an iron weight during a dispute over politics in Bridgeport Illinois. Peffer, an aged saddler, died almost instantly. Buchanan was placed under arrest.
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