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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
1
Floodwaters recede in parts of Wisconsin easing danger to several cities while Clark and Chippewa counties report ongoing fires. Authorities urge vigilance as weather shifts and containment efforts continue.
Fire outbreaks have raged for three days across Chippewa and Clark counties and stretch 200 miles along the Wisconsin Central. Officials estimate at least 50 million feet of pine burned and more than 100 farmers report total loss of buildings and grain. Estimated property damage ranges from 1.5 to 3 million dollars with standing timber heavily hit.
A Wisconsin dispatch reports forest fires raging near Fifield and Pike Lake leaving roads impassable and guests stranded until cleared. Rain subdued flames though damage is noted near Clear Lake and Glenwood with unconfirmed rumors of Sprague’s destruction. An Iowa trumpet player Walter Black of the Fifty-first Iowa died of typhoid fever in Chariton with his brother having died earlier in Jacksonville.
Shanghai dispatch reports two day delay in Pekin telegrams. Foreign ministers hold emergency meeting and ban foreigners from Pekin as crisis grows. Expectation of joint occupation of Pekin by powers and demand that Sir Claude Macdonald surrender Kang Yui.
Pekin mob targets foreigners as the wife of the Italian minister is assaulted en route to church and several Americans arriving from the railway are wounded by sticks. Foreign ministers issue a collective note to the government demanding suppression of outrages and punishment of culprits.
Secretary Long ordered Admiral Dewey to dispatch two warships from Manila the Baltimore and the Petrel to approach toward Pekin by the Pang Ho river and Tianjin to safeguard American lives and property amid threatening China conditions. The plan aims to shield American interests if an outbreak occurs, though the Baltimore may be halted at the Taku forts and the Petrel may reach Tianjin, about 80 miles from the capital.
Washington reports from Pekin indicate no immediate danger but growing anxiety. The foreign fleet is gathering at Tien Tsin and several ministers are dispatching marines to Pekin for legation guard duties.
Hamburg America line representations lead the German Foreign Office to invite maritime nations to form a legal agreement. The aim is to compel steamers to follow designated transatlantic routes to prevent collisions. Berum reports the plan is to seek international consensus among governments and shipping interests.
Canadian passenger steamer Majestic carrying passengers and merchandise from Collingwood to Duluth is stranded on Big Shoals at the east end of Drummond Island, Lake Huron. The ship drew three feet and sits in an exposed position as tugs are rushed to assist.
Santa Monica California October report says Governor Smith the wounded commander of the soldiers home is much improved. He is not entirely out of danger but physicians believe he will recover if no complications arise.
The report notes calls for delaying action until Madrid confirms details, with Americans pressing the home government on the timetable and policy implications.
The Spanish American peace commission met two hours in Paris and adjourned to Friday. Americans push a demand on the Philippines while Spanish negotiators seek Madrid guidance and expect Merritt to advise on self government and coaling stations, with potential renewed hostilities if pressed too far.
Maprip Oct 5 The United States government retaining the entire Philippines is said to cause stupefaction in Madrid. Semi official note claims the Spanish government will vigorously oppose such action, contending the peace protocol precludes it. Governor General Rios reports another insurgent defeat in Antigua province.
War department dispatch from Manila dated Oct 3 1898 lists deaths of U S troops in July to September. Totals include 4 officers 83 enlisted in July August 1 officer 16 enlisted killed in action 7 died of wounds. September 25 enlisted. overall 17 killed in action 7 died of wounds 14 from typhoid fever. Other deaths from accident and miscellaneous diseases.
Henry George declines the Chicago platform Democrats ticket for governor. The vacancy is filled by Henry Mac Donald of New York County, a lawyer and former banker of Pierre South Dakota, who now serves as president of the New York Bimetallic association.
A blast at the Linds Road mining camp near New Wyatcom Washington destroys the area killing Gus Swanson Mike Gees and the 6 year old son of John McCulloch. The force of the explosion leveled nearby structures and left the community in shock.
Winsnipec Sept 30 The business portion of Trehorne destroyed by fire in the night including two banks and several hotels with a loss of about 50000 dollars.
Manila reports the Malolos assembly votes Aguinaldo a civil list of 25000 dollars but he refuses until the army is paid. Autonomy favored, distrust of Americans lingers as Raleigh sails to show the flag and foster frienships aided by an American headed sanitary board and corps of surgeons.
Washington reports Major General Arthur MacArthur published his account of the Manila battle detailing his First brigade Second division Eighth Army Corps actions. It highlights notable officers and units including Colonels Ovenshine and Reeve of the Thirteenth Minnesota, Captain Sawtelle, Lieutenant Kernan, and Lieutenants Whitworth Lackore and Seebach.
Paris reports say the Lake Wagerian closed the Dreyfus demonstration led by M Presence amid clashes. Police arrested Presence, Vaughan editor of The Aurore, and Deputy Morcy. they were released. Injuries reported, foreigners alarmed, and an anticipated exodus from hotels.
Berlin report says the Prussian minister to the governor of Berlin issued an order condemning lenient policing during recent election disturbances. Police must use the edge of their swords and fire if rioters refuse to disperse, with blanks prohibited.
In Murfreesboro Tennessee on October 4 a mass shooting left five men dead in a Cannon county barn during an auction to satisfy a $5,000 Higgins judgment. Hollingsworth and accomplices fired double barrel shotguns at the party, four killed and one fatally wounded. the victims were leading local figures.
American troops settle into Manila as Private Parvick of the Thirteenth Minnesota dies in the pesthouse from smallpox. Several regiment members suffer serious illness with typhoid fever and dysentery, including Herman Heims, S. Hantz, William Martenson, Michael Shaughnessy, Jonathan Boothy, C. Lahman, Albert Carlstrom, and Ernest Everett.
Dispatch from the Visayas reports Tagales landed in Antigua Province and were driven off by a Spanish column after a sharp fight in which 94 insurgents were killed.
A riot erupts as 150 coal miners from Pana Illinois join local unions to expel Black coal miners from Cincinnati. At the fair grounds the mob corralled about 50 men and forced them from town at gunpoint. one man was shot at a shack and unaccounted for. Police took no action.
Bertha Bertstein killed her mother and then shot herself four times. She died from the wounds, the only explanation given being that she was tired of life. The incident occurred in Pittspore on October 4.
Avout 4 m. the Roseburg Myrtle Point stag was robbed about one mile west of Myrtle Point by a lone highwayman. The robber secured the registered bag containing between $800 and $1,000.
Dover New Hampshire October 4 N A and Joseph Sawyer woolen manufacturers have assigned liabilities estimated at 1,000,000 Ex Governor Charles H Sawyer serves as president of the corporation.
A dispatch from Shanghai to The Times reports Huata Po has been named president of the court of censors and a member of the grand council. He is known as Lung Lin's chief supporter and was recently removed from office by the emperor.
The Rev. Father Hugh McMahon pastor of St. Jerome's church for 23 years has died after a prolonged illness. He was widely known in the state and conducted missions in various areas. Ordained in Philadelphia 50 years ago, he served the church and community for decades.
The War Department outlined a two division troop movement to Cuba after presidential orders on Sept 7. Major General Wade will lead the first 6000 men leaving in October, followed by Major General Fitzhugh Lee with a second 6000 in November, totaling about 12000 troops within 60 days. Troops will be kept dispersed to maximize maneuverability and avoid large concentrations.
General Francis Greene major general of volunteers arrives in Washington from Manila with his staff and Philippine insurgent delegates. He visits the adjutant general's office and the White House, bringing official reports of Merritt Otis and field officers on operations before Manila.
In Santiago de Cuba on September 2 the Wood era shows a near complete civil framework with Cuban officials replacing Spaniards. Major McCleary, ex Texas attorney general and Spanish scholar, serves as mayor while a committee of 50 leading Cubans selects officials. Wood trusts the system but offers no assurance on readiness of local talents. In Minnesota, a Milwaukee road work train derailed after striking a cow near Trevino, killing Louis Limbo and John Tarnutzer and injuring several workers.
Health guidance explains that digestion and pure blood are key to well being. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the sole blood purifier with a strong cure record, claiming hundreds saved from illness by taking it and that families rely on it.
An advertisement promotes Hood's Pills as the only pills to take alongside Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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