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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
6
An old advertisement for Castoria claims it is the gentle remedy for infants and children and bears the familiar signature. It promotes a trusted, long-standing product used as a comforting health aid for families.
Lid New York capitalists have closed the of the famous group of San Revier mines from the Boston owners. The group comprises seven mines, extensively developed, located 16 miles south of Tucson. A. T. Count Manfred von Matuschka of Bilesia and Miss Ella Walker of Detroit were married at the latter place Tuesday. Miss Walker is a granddaughter of Hiram Walker, founder of the Walkerville distillery in Ontario.
A Chicago school teacher visiting her sister in Reading, Pennsylvania, died by her own hand after throwing herself in front of a crane. The act occurred as she traveled to visit family, leaving behind questions about her motives and circumstances.
In Newburgh a man, G. Leakes Jr., a civil or electric worker by trade, was found unconscious after touching a door knob in a sheltering attempt during a cold night. He later recovered consciousness but had no memory of how he came to be near the knob.
Reports from Walker Minn describe fierce fighting as General Bacon and his troops face Pillager Indians on Bear Island. A citizen posse retrieved four bodies and nine wounded, while Bacon’s force, undersupplied and exposed, holds position awaiting reinforcements. Lieutenant Colonel Harbach with 215 men moved toward Bear Island to assess the siege.
At Santiago the operation was well conducted with necessary hardship in the trenches noting shortages were avoided. Wikoff stands as a model place in logistics and morale, praised for exemplary supply and discipline. Army deaths from all causes are reported as nearly three.
Gov Clough appeals to Washington as a war investigation opens with Major General Wheeler on the stand. Wheeler cites shortages and orders to supply troops at Santiago Wikoff and Leech Lake forces move toward Bear Island. Inspector Tinker warns 500 soldiers may quell unrest with potential bloodshed as 100 to 200 Indians head north.
Washington reports a front office bulletin showing 2910 total army deaths to date from all causes with 2565 dying of disease. Corbin cannot separate volunteers from regulars, and no reliable ratio between branches is given. An annual disease death rate near 20 per 1000 is noted, similar to city rates. Also mentions Mille Lacs Indian scouts, arming locals around Walker Lathrop and Hackensack, and unrest among Leech Lake agency Indians with feared bloodshed.
General John M Bacon of Leech Lake is noted for a long Union service career. He served in the Kentucky cavalry during the Civil War, attaining major, was mustered out in 1865, then joined the Ninth Cavalry in 1866 as captain and rose in rank. He received brevet promotions for Resaca and Texas Indian campaigns.
Two brothers living near Harrodsburg Ky. resemble each other closely. One joined the Baptist church and, when about to be immersed, found he had no suitable clothes and paid his brother 10 cents to be baptized in his place.
Cass Lake Minnesota residents report armed Indians in groups of five to twelve as night fell. Local businessmen request arms and ammunition for 200 men and troops from Governor Clough to ensure protection during the tense situation.
Washington October 6 Major General Wilson's report on Porto Rico political social educational and financial conditions is with the president who is weighing it along with recommendations to Congress on island governance.
Indian Agent Suther reports from Walker Minnesota that an arrest on a US warrant led to an Indian riot at Leech Lake. Deputized marshal was helped by Indians in freeing a prisoner, triggering battles with troops arriving to enforce arrests.
Musician John Kemkes of the Fiftieth Iowa dies at Camp McKinley Des Moines Private Wierauch of the Thirteenth Minnesota dies in Manila conflict with families notified and local authorities preparing memorial notices.
Secretary Bliss relayed a dispatch from Agent Tinker reporting a battle scene death toll including Major Wilkinson one sergeant and four privates killed. A deputy marshal and an Indian policeman were wounded as 200 troops head toward the battlefield, but the War Department orders more troops to start immediately.
Major Charles Schaffer Captain Holmes and Lieutenants Demming Baker and Mattson of the First Battalion Fourteenth Minnesota Volunteers offered their service at army headquarters. Major Sturgis thanked them and recorded full details of the unit and its status in case its use became necessary.
Grand Forks N D October 8 The street fair opened today drawing about 15 000 strangers to the event aided by the fireworks display and boulevard illuminations witnessed by around 20 000 spectators making it the greatest event of the year for the city.
The Iowa, reported to be bound for Manila, arrived back in New York harbor at 6 20 p m after an afternoon of Atlantic tests on guns and machinery. Multiple reports circulated about why the battleship returned.
Vancouver on October 4 reports the Canadian Pacific will establish a new transpacific route. The steamers Tartan and Athenian, each over 5,000 tons, will sail between Vancouver and Wladivestock, the terminus of the Transiberian railway.
Curiaco October 4. Six immigrants were arrested by the Illinois immigrant inspector for alleged contract labor law violations and sent to New York to be returned to Berlin, their port of origin.
A White House conference with the President, Secretary Alger and Adjutant General Corbin resulted in instructions for ample reinforcements to General Bacon at once. Telegrams from Twin City editors urged stronger troops. It is understood orders were sent to St. Paul.
When tired languid and nervous with pimples and eruptions Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and tones nerves. It cures blood humors and nourishes the system. Hood's Pills cure sick headache nausea and bilious liver ills. Price 26 cents.
WalBer Minn Oct 8 A report says villagers have sent runners from the field of battle to Red Lake and other reservations to seek aid from tribesmen. It is unclear if their attempt to incite revolt among the Chippewa will succeed.
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