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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1899
Page
7
A humorous exchange recounted in Chicago News. A gentleman finds a boy astride a horse and writing with a pencil. The boy explains he is writing a composition about a horse because the teacher assigned it.
London reports General Buller’s Durban advance is nearly ready and a relief of Mafeking is still uncertain. Dispatches note a midnigh t sortie at Mafeking, Boer trenches rushed, and 300 killed or wounded in a Dewdrop engagement. Basutos rumored active as Orange Free State troops reassess siege.
A Mafeking dispatch describes a covert night raid by Fitzclarence's party near a race course where British attackers bayoneted Boers under tarpaulins. The operation began with silence, followed by a whistle signal as the attackers struck and then withdrew under heavy fire.
The Hawarden Castle with the Royal Irish Fusiliers arrived at Durban bringing the current reinforcements to 19000 since Friday. The force includes infantry, about 13000 horses and mules, three field artillery batteries and several quick firing guns. The move toward East London suggests General Buller believes the landed and en route troops can relieve Ladysmith.
A Pretoria dispatch dated November 9 reports heavy cannonading at Ladysmith from daybreak with Boer forces within 1,500 yards of the British before rifle fire started. The message says Mafeking and Kimberley were quiet.
London dispatch from November 9 reports the Boers attacking Bechuan chief Lahama at Sika Kop on the Crockodile river side and being repulsed. Lahama stays confident and allies with 300 supporters while Chief Lindew shows wavering loyalty.
Sioux Falls S D Nov 17 A large number of ranchers west of the Missouri river are using the dry season to construct dams in canyons. These works will store vast quantities of water for next spring.
Frankfort dispatch reports Taylor supporters in the legislature discuss possible votes if Knox Johnson or Pulaski counties are excluded and a Nelson county misvote is considered. Democratic lawmakers doubt Goebel will be seated, while Goebel and Blackburn deny any plan to abandon the contest and run for Senate.
Senator Deboe arrived in Frankfort and stated in an interview that Taylor has been elected and will be seated, adding that the people will not tolerate usurpation from the state election board or anyone else.
In Chicago Curcaco Nov 18 sensational disclosures are expected after charges against present board of trade firms for bucket shop operations. McLean Bros will withdraw from trading, with another prominent firm to follow, as a new grand jury convenes Monday to begin extensive investigations. The board of trade committee resumes its inquiry into methods of firms tied to bucket shop practices.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor arrives in Indianapolis with Samuel B. Donnelly of the International Typographical Union. He says miners will seek higher wages when the present scale expires next April noting coal costs and demand as reasons.
Washington Nov 18 A meeting of the Democratic national committee will likely be held in the city Jan 3 or Feb 11 Chairman James E. K Jones has chosen these two dates and Secretary Johnson has notified members to send by letter their preference for the two dates. The meeting will decide the time and place for the next Democratic national convention.
A meteorite falls seven miles south of Crescent City and strikes the north end of Joh Meyer’s residence, wrecking part of the upper story and burying itself about three feet from the foundation, causing panic in the neighborhood.
Reports from Captain John Lowe of the U S N and the Board of Inspection and Survey led by Rear Admiral Frederick Roberts are made public. Both investigations detail extensive trials and declare the Holland boat trials successful in nearly all respects.
In Chicago on November 18 thirty meteors were reported in the eastern sky before dawn. Professor Hough of Northwestern University secured several photographs due to the bright moon, observing three unusually bright meteors with visibility extending to second magnitude stars.
The visiting Methodist bishops and clergymen attending their Washington convention were guests at a White House reception. The lower floors of the residence were opened and tastefully decorated for the occasion.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great remedy for dyspepsia rheumatism scrofula salt rheum catarrh and other ailments from impure blood. It claims the medicine is non irritat ing mild and effective and contrasts deeds with words.
Dispatches report a strong mounted force and artillery leaving Estcourt with reinforcements reaching Estcourt and Pietermaritzburg. About 3,500 troops are ready to advance to Colenso, while Ladysmith and Estcourt fortifications are strengthened and may hold against a possible Joubert attack. Naval support and Buller’s corps may arrive before week’s end.
London dispatch warns Basuto uprising may be imminent and force General Buller to mobilize a second army corps. Sir Godfrey Lagden’s influence is pivotal to restraining chiefs as Basutos with rifles and mounted troops threaten Dutch enemies and British control in Basutoland.
London reports caution on exaggerated news of a great Ladysmith victory but notes General White has dealt strong blows to General Joubert. War officials say the British can hold their own and possibly influence Buller’s operations, improving outlook for the siege and overall campaign.
The Daily Mail dispatch from Queensmouth Cape Colony reports railway forces withdrawing from all border stations between here and De Aar. General Buller has taken steps to check the Boer advance and censorship prevents details, with expectation of good news soon.
Ottawa reports Lord Minto received a cable from the imperial war office stating that Canada's second offer of troops for the Transvaal would not be accepted as they were not required.
Senator James K. Jones, chairman of the Democratic national committee, is in Tyer Texas. He said he was puzzled but not surprised by the election results and noted he did not expect such a strong Republican majority in Ohio.
A Clove Leaf passenger and freight collision near Kexono Indiana damaged both trains and wounded nearly 20 people. Injured were transported to the town by ambulances.
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