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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1897
Page
7
A Shanghai dispatch reports Admiral Von Diederich landed troops at Kiao Chan on Nov 15. German forces overran forts held by 1,500 Chinese, raised the German flag, and placed the forts under German control with aims to remain. China is viewed as too weak to retaliate, while American and British ships watch developments.
Police say a confession shows a larger plot to kill President Moraes than first believed, leading to many arrests. Relations between Italy and Brazil grow more strained as Spiritu Santo officials are accused of connivance in recent outrages, prompting a demanded degraduation. The Brazilian government has not yet replied.
London officials report a preliminary meeting between striking engineers and their employers led to a formal conference set for Wednesday November 24. Each side will send 14 representatives. A truce is in effect with employers delaying further notices and lockouts and workers agreeing not to interfere with employed engineers during the pause.
Telegraphic reports from Guayaquil say Loreto and surrounding area were wiped out by a hurricane. Only scattered houses remain and the loss of life is reported to be very heavy.
Will Probably Extend the Time. On Dec 1 the interstate commerce commission will hear railroads seeking more time to equip return cars and locomotives with automatic brakes and car couplers under the 1893 law. The law becomes operative Jan. 1 unless extended. The commission is expected to grant the extension.
The Empress of China arrived in Victoria from the Orient as the Japanese government demanded 200000 dollars in gold from Hawaii. The indemnity covers losses to denied immigrants, sending companies, and the warship dispatch to Honolulu. Japanese papers call the demand moderate.
Sir James Winter and his colleagues in the new cabinet formally assumed office at noon in St. Johns. The first act was to cancel all appointments made by Sir William Whiteway and his colleagues in anticipation of their resignation Tuesday.
In Howarakob South Dakota on November 19 Lars Olson, a pioneer and former county treasurer, was found dead in bed from asphyxiation. Mrs Olson was unconscious but recovering. Olson held several county offices and was a prominent Howard resident.
CuicaGo Nov 19 coal operators in Northern Illinois refuse to arbitrate with striking miners. Miners plan a Streator convention Friday to decide further action. A L Sweet of Chicago, a key operator spokesman, says operators might pay 41 cents under the miners demand, except for Streator price within 15 cents of the scale. Most miners seek a better settlement, though some see potential acceptance if an official offer matches Sweet’s figures.
A rider report from Nicholsaville Kentucky says 35 masked men attacked courthouse area at 9 pm and burned gates on the Lexington and Keene pikes. At 10 pm 75 horsemen burned the Sulpher Well Pike gate and three Danville pike gates. About 300 raiders were said to be active, threatening more toll houses and a blaze on the Keene and Versailles pikes by midnight.
Appleton Wisconsin November 19 local paper manufacturers report a notable price increase. The Bardeen Paper company announces an eighth cent per pound rise on all paper below the 30 cent quality, signaling sharp cost pressures for mills.
At Bear Creek twelve miles north of Grand Rapids Edward Vanoy a 25 year old blacksmith shot his sweetheart Nellie Skitman 19 and her brother Albert 25 in a jealous murder attempt. Both victims were mortally wounded and the assailant fled.
Alfred Ordway portrait painter dies at Melrose Massachusetts. General Charles E. Hovey, Washington lawyer, dies. S M Folsom, ex Albuquerque National Bank president, pardoned after five year penitentiary sentence. Treasury reports available cash 202,794,410 with gold reserve 156,043,061. New South Wales wheat crop estimated at 9,343,000 bushels averaging 9.9 bushels per acre. A Russian claim of Counts Teresa Alfeld suicide in Edinburgh.
Late market report from Milwaukee lists prices for Wheat No 1 Northern at 910 and No 3 Spring at 86 cents per bushel for May. Corn No 8 at 27 cents, Oats No 2 white at 24 to 24 1/2 cents, Barley No 2 at 42 to 48 cents with sample on track at 32 to 42 cents.
The report lists cash and contracted wheat bids and futures in Dow Utta, including No 1 hard at 92 3/4 cents, No 1 Northern 82 1/2, No 2 Northern 87 cents, No 3 spring 81 1/4, and various delivery months from 8 3/4 to 94 1/4 cents. It notes arrival prospects and ongoing quotations for November December and May contracts.
In Minneapolis trade on November 17 the Wheat market closed with November at 9 140, December at 8 97 1/4, May at 8 75 1/4 to 8 8 5/8 cents. Nearby soft and hard grades quoted with No. 1 Northern at 92 1/4 cents and No. 2 Northern at 87 3/4 to 87 1/2 cents.
Chicago market notes of November 17 show live poultry steady with turkeys at 9 cents per pound, chickens 5 cents, spring chickens 6 cents, ducks around 7 to 8 cents. Butter steady, creamery and dairies quoted between 12 and 22 cents, eggs firm at 18 cents for fresh eggs.
South St Paul market notes show hogs up 4 cents with prices from 3.00 to 3.2 cents, steady cattle with stockers at 5.25 to 5.37, cows near 2.00 to 2.15, steers around 2.95 to 3.89, calves 4.70 to 5.00. Sheep firm with muttons 2.65 to 3.66 and lambs 4.75 to 4.90 as buyers stay active.
Sioux City Iowa November 17 market report shows hogs active and strong with prices from 3.17 to 3.40. Cattle market steady with heifers 3.00 to 3.30, cows 3.50, calves 4.40, stockers and feeders 3.70 to 4.20, rangers 3.40 to 3.80. Sheep in demand at 2.70 to 4.30.
The CatcaGo market lists Wheat futures for November at 9 cents and December around 9 1/4 cents, January 9 1/2, May about 9 1/4. CornNovember at 2 64?, December 2 64 1/4, May 3 0 4. Oats November 21 1/4 cents, December 2 cents, May 23 2 3/4. Pork November 7.42, December 1.2, January 9 1/6.
Washington reports the Bering sea meeting with Canada Great Britain and the United States producing a unanimous seal expert report and an understanding to pursue final adjustment of Bering sea issues and border disputes. Canadians propose an international commission to broaden settlement and reciprocity aims.
The Globe notes Conservative critics attack Sir Wilfrid Laurier over a proposed preferential tariff linking Britain and Canada. It cites Laurier’s refusal to accept free trade conditional on duties, outlining Canada’s 25 percent duty abatements for British goods and the importance of customs revenue to Canadian industry and finances.
Harper's Magazine presents fiction from Ion Maurier Frank R Stockton Howells Twain and others with science and American feature series by Williams Lummis Wilson and Davis plus Africa and East reports by Bigelow Bonsal and Smith. The issue advertises illustrated coronation coverage and guided excursions by the North-Western Line with detailed travel services and schedules.
The war department awarded to C I McDonald of Pittsburg the contract to build six locks number 10 to 15 on the Monongahela river. The bids total about 600000 dollars.
The Sentinel printing office in Britton New Mexico was wrecked by dynamite. The editor, also county attorney, has prosecuted local liquor offenses, and the blast is believed to be retaliation. The incident occurred on November 18.
St Paul November 18 Governor Clough announces intention to appoint J F Nelson of Minneapolis to succeed J F Norrish as member of the state prison board Nelson heads the firm Nelson Teaney Co Jumbermesn.
Rapid City dispatch reports Pennington county courthouse burned again at midnight. The structure, nearly rebuilt after a prior blaze aimed for completion by December, was declared incendiary with investigators seeking leads.
New Orleans reports the yellow fever situation improving with favorable signals from points across the city. Officials expect a return to normal conditions by midmonth as supportive remedies like Cascarets are touted to stimulate liver, kidneys, and bowels without causing sickness or weakness.
Harper's Bazar presents a full 1897 program including Katharine De Forest fashion letters from Paris, New York Fashions, pattern sheets, and weekly designs by Sandoz Baude and Chapin. Features include The Red Bridge Neighborhood, Father Quinnallion, stories by Wilkins Spofford Harland and others, plus sections on outdoor life music etiquette and Embroidery. Subscription details offer four dollars post free in the US Canada and Mexico.
Harper’s Weekly marks forty years and previews 1897 with cartoons, serials, and departments. Mary E Wilkins begins A New England Story, Benson follows with a Greek uprising tale, Bangs authors a sequel to The House Boat on the Styx, illustrated by Peter Newell. Life and Letters, This Busy World, Amateur Sport, and world news remain central.
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