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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1899
Page
8
Senator Hanna at the Union Club in Cleveland said the late returns show a splendid Republican victory. He called the outcome an endorsement of the party and the greatest victory thus far, though he cautioned that final proportions are not yet known.
Returns show Republicans won by about 20 000 with majorities in both houses. Senate will be 1 7 Republicans to 62 Democrats and the assembly 41 Republicans to 19 Democrats, up from last year.
The US cruiser Charleston was wrecked on a northwest Luzon reef on Tuesday November 7 but all crew members were saved. Built in 1888 at San Francisco she displaces 8780 tons and measures 312 feet long with two propellers and four torpedo tubes. The ship carried a 206 man complement and armament including two 6 inch guns and smaller weapons.
Manila reports General Young neared San Nicholas while Aguinaldo's forces remained encircled near Dagupan. Aguinaldo's secretary is captured. Major Coleman moves with 175 bolo men toward Nueva Vizaya as allies suffer disease and low supplies.
On November 15 Colonel Hell led a reconnoitering force toward Tarlac, meeting 100 rebels at Murcia who withdrew. The main column entered Tarlac by night, finding the insurgents evacuated and the depot burned. A rear guard of 400 failed to stand, aiding the American advance and rail line preservation.
The tally dispute intensifies in Kentucky as the official count reaches day three. Republicans cite a 3 111 plurality for Taylor from 110 counties while Democrats hold firm in their confidence in Goebel with contests in Knox and Christian counties delaying final results. Barbourville and Hopkinsville host crowds amid calls for justice and orderly resolution.
SPRINGDALE Washington November 10 Burt Smith brake man was killed and Fire man John Connelly fatally injured in a wreck on the Spokane Falls and Northern railroad six miles north of Springdale Connelly died before a wrecking train arrived from Spokane
In Kentucky on November 15, reports claim county election boards may discard fraudulent votes in Jefferson Christian Knox Johnston and other counties to alter the Goebel Bradley result. A rumor of Governor Bradley declaring martial law if Knox or Johnson counties are discarded circulates but lacks general credit.
Baltimore November 15 The official count of ballots from the late election shows J Walter Smith Democratic candidate for governor leading incumbent Lowndes by 12 121 votes.
The Geological Survey issued a circular by hydrographer Frederick H. Newman detailing surveys and reservoir plans in Western states. It notes many sites have been surveyed reserved with cost estimates prepared to guide construction and states that funding source—private or public—does not affect their availability.
Returns show Republicans enlarging their majority in the next New York Assembly. Nationwide gains balance city losses as Erie and Chemung counties swing against Democrats. In New York City counties, Democratic majorities collapse while Buffalo Troy and Albany move Republican. Overall Republican plurality about 85,000 versus Roosevelt’s 17,786 last year.
The 1900 Massachusetts election returns show W Murray Crane winning the governorship by a 65 000 vote plurality with the GOP also capturing the state ticket and maintaining a heavy legislative majority. The senate stands 33 Republicans to 7 Democrats and the house 165 Republicans to 68 Democrats with minor Socialist and Prohibitionist factional splits. Herbert C Parsons of Greenfield, who had championed the expansion issue, was defeated.
Tennessee volunteers arrived and camped at the Presidio as Colonel Childers urged a 75,000 to 100,000 man force to quell the Philippine troubles. He argued troops must stay until allies can self defend, or natives will strike against supposed traitors. He favored native control of local affairs where possible.
Vice President Hobart showed continued improvement in Paterson New Jersey after a favorable night. He ate solid food with relish and it was promptly assimilated. Milk with meals and milk punches between meals supported his return to health.
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