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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
1
Witnesses discuss distances between ships off Santiago and the Brooklyn during the Spanish American War. Lt Bristol cites a 3,300 yard gap to the nearest Spanish ship, criticizes the stadimeter, and notes night conditions near Cienfuegos. The court adjourns without finishing testimony.
Two new witnesses testified in the Schley court of inquiry about fleet positions during the Santiago engagement. Commander Richard Wainwright and Lt M L Bristol discussed chart making and the compromise record of ship placements. Dyson and Hodgson corrected earlier testimony on coal, engines, and ship speeds.
Commander Wainwright and Lieutenant Bristol testified about a navigators board that sketched ship positions during the Santiago action. The chart relied on approximations, not exact bearings, to show how Brooklyn Texas and other vessels moved, while the battle narrative covered distances and actions near the harbor and pursuit along the Cuban coast.
A blaze at Peabody and Co docks near Orleans street swept to freight sheds of Chicago and Northwestern, Globe Lighting and Heathing, and Davidson marble works. Five acres of coal burned with losses over 250000 dollars. Strong winds threatened the John Brooker Warehouse. Incendiary origin suspected. earlier arson attempts noted. By 1 am the fire was under control.
Washington reports that England did not surrender any principle to the United States in the new canal treaty. The arrangement preserves the Clayton Bulwer principle while creating a practical mechanism to keep the waterway neutral and open to world commerce. The pact mirrors Hay Pauncefote amendments, with changes deemed textual rather than substantial.
Berlin reports dispatches from Washington claim the United States and Great Britain are near a new canal treaty. Great Britain's renunciation of Bulwer Clayton rights without compensation allegedly shows war paralysis from South Africa.
Kingston reports letters from Bocas del Toro and other parts of Colombia detailing assaults on British subjects including women. Appeals urge the government to dispatch a warship for protection and to demand compensation. Over 100 refugees have arrived from Colon.
Boston reports show $49,574.61 in cash and $7,000 in unpaid pledges, totaling $56,574.61 with more overnight receipts to come. Charles A. Stone urges continued fundraising beyond the current rush, aiming for $110,000 as Miss Stone marks her 23rd sailing anniversary next Saturday.
Lima reports Bolivia asserts Santo Domingo mines owned by Inca Mining lie on Bolivian soil and extends into the Inambara river. Peru vows to oppose, while new Peruvian minister Irma Osma travels to La Paz to discuss the dispute and other issues.
Commander Uriel Sebree is detached from the Twelfth light house district inspector role and ordered to command the Abarenda and assume commandant duties at Tutuila, Samoa, relieving Commander B Tilley. The move shifts Pacific coast responsibilities to Sebree and fills Tutuila with Sebree in charge.
Washington Oct 10 Rear Admiral W S Schley ends active service by retirement on account of age. The retirement will have no effect upon the ongoing court of inquiry.
In Council Bluffs Iowa Judge Macey ruled that the Doyle versus Burns contract falls within the statute of frauds due to its sweeping character. If further evidence supports the pleading the court would be justified in directing a verdict for the defendant, giving the defense a decisive advantage in the million-dollar mining case.
Edmore Michigan October 7 A seven year old girl Florence Grant died in a fire sparked by gasoline explosion at a meat market and several adjoining buildings burned. The market location and residence were destroyed with an estimated five thousand dollars in losses.
The Nickel Plate Road sells October tickets to Buffalo Pan American Exposition and return for $6 good in coaches. Through daily Chicago trains depart from Van Buren Street and Pacific Avenue with city office at 111 Adams Street Chicago. Auctioneer Brockway Huron offers countywide advertising services at reasonable rates.
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