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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
1
Mob at Camp Hamilton seizes a train bound for Lexington sparking calls for radical action to prevent the lynching of a provost guard as authorities scramble to restore order.
American forces under Colonel Ray take control of Manzanillo signaling the evacuation of the southern end. Two regiments are called out as troops are rounded up amid unrest.
Canton dispatch reports George D Saxton brother of Mrs McKinley was shot five times in front of Eva Althouse residence. Anna C George arrested on suspicion. Saxton died at the scene. details trace a tumultuous divorce and alleged alienation of affections with prior legal actions and settlements. The case ties to Mrs George's alleged threats and mail indictments.
New York regiments move toward San Juan amid expected action. Units prepare for immediate land operations as plans accelerate for an underlined operation in the Caribbean theater.
A headline notes a rising seriousness with ten thousand men from outside Parracks ordered to the city. The item highlights a major mobilization or security measure affecting the metropolis, indicating a large regional influx and potential disruption to local routines.
English press lauds Salisbury policy and a Blue Book details the Fa shoda affair. Paris reports the war department ordering 300 infantry to the capital, with Journal des Debats citing up to 10,000 men. Troops receive two days’ rations and 60 rounds each. day passes quietly as President Faure stays away from Longchamp races to avoid demonstrations.
London papers applaud Lord Salisbury for backing General Kitchener after the blue book publication. The Times notes the situation remains grave and retreat is impractical, while other papers praise his firmness on the Fashoda question.
London reports a Madrid Times correspondent says Paris peace negotiations lack smooth progress. No conclusive details, but prevailing opinion in Madrid and government circles agrees on slower progress than desired.
Wasu Hind Ton October 6 reports the secretary of war approved about fifteen discharge requests from the Third Nebraska Infantry. The men wished to return home and their cases had the approval of company and regimental officers as well as brigade and corps commanders. Grounds varied per case.
General orders from corps headquarters detail the Seventh army corps move from Jacksonville to Savannah starting as transport becomes available. Regiments listed include Ninth Illinois, Second South Carolina, Fourth Illinois, First Texas, Second Louisiana, Third Nebraska under Colonel Bryan, 161st Indiana, Second Illinois, First North Carolina, Forty-ninth Iowa, Fourth Virginia, and Sixth Missouri. The signal corps must ready itself and report readiness. the sick will remain in Jacksonville.
San Juan Porto Rico October 12 Spaniards evacuate Vega Alta Vega Baja Toa Alta Toa Baja Drada Barcelonet Manao delayed by rains and floods but now proceeding American evacuation commissioners received word from Washington and the session agreed evacuation must finish by October eighteenth with transport provided for any remaining Spanish troops if needed American postal commission completed its island needs assessment and the San Juan force is stationed there awaiting action.
The Pekin correspondent reports an imperial edict ordering suppression of the native press and punishment of editors. It cancels recent reform measures, aiming for general satisfaction as reforms were deemed too radical. Officials who signed memorials in favor of reforms are dismissed.
San Francisco Oct 12 Work on the transport steamers Valencia Indiana Seoxtr and Obio is progressing. It will be Sunday before the enac n to be ready for dispatch. Valencia will carry the Twenty third United States infantry and recruits of the Second Oregon regiment. The Valencia will be ready some time next week but the troops have not been assigned. The Ohio and Indiana need extensive repairs.
The Call reports two San Francisco bankers will sail to Hawaii aboard the Gaelic to establish a new bank in Honolulu. The First National Bank of Hawaii will start with a capitalization of 1,000,000 dollars.
Mapxip October 12 report says Porto Rico evacuation to finish next week and Cuba to be evacuated by end of November. Government uses 21 vessels to repatriate troops. Soldiers have June pay. on landing in Spain they will get two months pay, civilian clothing, and mustering out of service.
A Santiago dispatch reports protests over Jamaican negro imports, many from the criminal class, taking jobs from natives. General Wood orders that no boat may land passengers of this class.
Pittsburg hosts an immense Knight Templar gathering as about 50 000 pilgrims fill the city. Commanderies arrange headquarters and prepare to welcome guests with no reported lodging shortages or complaints about accommodations.
In Havana on October 11 the United States evacuation commission hosted a luncheon at the Hotel Trocha for the Spanish evacuation delegation. Rear Admiral Sampson was absent due to illness. Major General Wade and Brigadier General Butler presided. Twenty three Spanish and American officials attended, with no political remarks during or after.
The News at the White House reports Mrs McKinley was shocked by the murder of her brother. Urgent plans were made to depart for Canton at once as the tragedy unfolded and officials prepared trips.
Ex mayor A Oakey Hall died of heart failure at his home 68 Washington Square South New York aged 76. He served 15 years as New York City district attorney and was mayor during the Tweed era. He later lived in Europe and edited the New York World before returning to newspapers in this country.
Captain General Blanco issued a decree allowing regulars and volunteers who have served six years to remain in Cuba. Some will lay down arms for peaceful pursuits, though authorities expect many to return to the peninsula.
Wasnineto, Oct. 11. The president issued an executive order amending the Cuban tariff to admit duty free oxen for draught, breeding bovines, and immediate food supply, plows and other agricultural implements not machinery into all ports under US possession. The rule is in effect until further notice.
George Reno arriving in Jacksonville from Cuba reports to President McKinley that Cuba needs only 5000 troops to maintain order. He states Cubans trust the United States and warn a larger force would raise suspicion.
Washington October 8. The war investigating commission held two sessions. General Boynton described disease causes at Camp Thomas blaming regimental and brigade commanders for sinks. General Lee spoke on Jacksonville camp conditions, calling the site good and supplies plentiful with no complaint toward the War Department. He noted June delays, later steady ample supplies, and said soldiers often complain though none warranted. He also stated he had wanted to go to Havana and that the president planned to ask him to lead if an assault was necessary.
In Washington on October 8 Surgeon General Sternberg sent a voluminous medical department defense to the war investigating commission. It contends the medical department was not derelict in forwarding supplies to the army in the field.
A Daily Chronicle dispatch from Alexandria reports that returning troops from Khartoum are dying like flies from enteric disorders. The illnesses are attributed to canned beef and indulgence in spirits.
Mary L. Cumminas of North Brookfield Massachusetts describes a year of catarrh of the stomach and fluctuating appetite. She credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with ending pain, restoring flesh and strength, and says it purifies blood. Sold by all druggists, one bottle for $1, six for $5.
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