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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1899
Page
7
A gentleman discovers his son Harry astride a horse in the stable with slate and pencil. When asked what he is doing, the boy explains he is writing a composition, saying the teacher told him to write one on a horse.
Columbus Ohio November returns show Democratic gains in larger cities while Republicans widen margins outside Cincinnati Cleveland and Toledo. Judge Nash appears to lead for governor by 30 000 to 40 000 with a Republican majority in both state houses. Dick had predicted at least 50 000 but retracts none.
A concise report notes that capital requirements remain. Despite improvements in the overall state of affairs, ongoing funding is needed to sustain progress and address remaining gaps. Authorities emphasize steady investment and strategic oversight to support recovery efforts.
General Ludlow in New York discusses Cuba's path to self rule under American oversight urging patience for a firm government while warning of a shotgun republic risk if capital rushes in. He notes Cuba’s literacy, sugar and tobacco sectors, and the need for protected investment. Separate dispatches report Estcourt and Pietermaritzburg reinforcing defenses as 3,500 troops mobilize toward Colenso and Ladysmith amid Boer War activity.
Return results from Baltimore on November 9 show John Walter Smith elected governor by an estimated 10 000 to 15 000 vote margin. Democrats likely win the lower house and enough Senate seats to control both chambers, while Republicans blame Malster and Wellington supporters. Gold Democrats backed Lowndes but had limited overall impact.
London dispatch warns Basuto uprising imminent, risking General Buller’s plan and possibly requiring a second army corps mobilization. Sir Godfrey Lagden’s influence is pivotal to restrain rebellious chiefs as Basutos, fierce cavalry and rifle armed, threaten to disrupt the English war with the Dutch and endanger the Basutoland frontier.
Washington observers note longer talks with the Russian ambassador Count Cassini and French chargé M. Thiebart plus a visit from Wu Tung as European powers press the Chinese trade issue. France has yet to reply on formal assurances of trade privileges, with questions over Tonquin and historically French held sections in China.
Lovallsville Nov 9 The Republican anti Goebelite coalition yields Attorney General W S Taylor to become governor by about 17 000 votes over Goebel with most of the state ticket and likely Republican legislature. Weather clear and high turnout with few disturbances and several arrests for election law violations.
A dispatch from Hong Kong reports the battleship Oregon fired a recall gun Sunday and left port early Monday to proceed to Cebu for Manila. The ship appeared unprepared for sea and was set to depart for the Philippines.
Hattiesburg, Mich. reports Chief of Police John I. Bennett was shot and killed by L. N. Hollingsworth, a traveling man. The shooter had to be rushed to Meridian to prevent a mob from lynching him.
At Loxpon on November 11 a food supply scandal sparks outrage as British transports delay due to rotten meat. The Arawa's 24 hour delay follows 15,000 pounds of spoiled colonial beef and mutton dumped overboard. Scarlet fever outbreak at Horse Guards barracks may disrupt queen's household cavalry departure plans.
The Orange River report from Cape Colony dated November 11 notes 2000 additional Boer troops arrived to aid the siege of Kimberley. Boer forces have also driven off and captured goods valued around five thousand pounds meant to sustain Kimberley merchants.
London reports say the Ladysmith victory claim is unconfirmed and Kaffirgram reports likely exaggerated. Despite this General White's actions suggest he can do more than hold his own, striking decisive blows that aid Buller and bolster hopes for the campaign’s outcome.
The Daily Mail reports from Queensmouth Cape Colony that railway troops retreat from border stations to De Aar. No alarm to border towns. General Buller has acted to halt Boer advance and censorship limits details, but good news is anticipated soon.
Ottawa reports that the imperial war office rejected Canada's second troop offer for the Transvaal, stating the forces were not required. Lord Minto received the cable confirming the decision on November 10.
An advertisement urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla at the first signs of disease such as pimples headaches digestion issues or other blood and organ troubles. It claims the medicine regulates the whole system and never disappoints, touting Godfrey's Pills as the preferred family cathartic.
United States Senator James K. Jones, chairman of the Democratic national committee, is in Tyler Texas. He said he was satisfied with election results and not surprised, though he did not expect a Republican majority in Ohio.
In Roxomo Indiana on November 10 a Clover Leaf passenger and freight train collided near the town. Both trains were damaged and nearly twenty people were injured, with ambulances transporting the wounded to this city.
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