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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
1
Lieutenant Simpson recalls the clash with the Colón and Viscaya during the Santiago engagement. He details gun ranges, near misses, and admiral Schley's presence, noting signals, flag use, and the surrender of the Colón as the Oregon pressed forward.
In Washington the Schley court of inquiry heard AP correspondent George E. Graham describe Commodore Schley as cool under fire during the July 3 engagement off Santiago. He recounted the bombardment of the Colon on May 31 and a key exchange with Captain Sigsbee aboard the Brooklyn.
John Redmond M P arrived in Cork en route to the United States. A large crowd greeted him and numerous addresses were presented. He stated he was not on a begging mission but aimed to urge Irish Americans to take their proper place in Ireland's cause and battles.
Mexico City on October 24 marks formal opening of the Pan American conference led by Ignacio Mariscal with delegates from multiple nations. Genaro Raigosa of Mexico elected acting president during regulations discussions as Diaz receives guests and fireworks light the ceremonial night.
Fire swept through hay fields surrounding La Crosse Wisconsin on October 22. Firemen could not reach the flames as they were outside city limits and beyond water supply. Tramps are suspected as the fire’s source and thousands of tons of hay were destroyed with enormous losses possible.
London reports Sir Redvers Buller has been removed from command of the First Army Corps after his October 1 speech regarding the Ladysmith dispatch. General French to succeed him on half pay, with General Hildyard to lead at Aldershot in the interim. Public reaction cites poor judgment and calls for army reform.
Paris reports France hesitates to use coercive measures against Turkey over the Lorando claim due to Turkey’s unsettled interior. Powers, led by Russia and France, discuss joint representation to the Porte to secure Berlin treaty reforms in Macedonia Armenia and Crete while France reserves its enforcement rights.
General Chaffee expects no major engagement in Samar but warns that all unemployed men will be required to join town defenses. Rifles captured at Balangiga are said to be in Leyte where bolo bands have spread. Leyte and Samar are reported disturbed. Reinforcements aim to raise garrisons to 38 men and bolster field operations against insurgents. A bolo-led force has reached Tarlac in Luzon posting inflammatory bulletins.
Albany reports the execution of Leon F. Czolgosz, killer of President McKinley, to be carried out at Auburn Prison with details nearly finished. Warden Meade and Superintendent Collins expect the sentence to be carried out by 6 AM on October 28, or 6 AM on October 29 if needed. The jury for the death warrant has been selected but kept secret until the electrocution day.
Six men sealed in a submarine boat at Barrow-in-Furness for 12 hours endured no ill effects as vitiated air was absorbed by the onboard apparatus and fresh air supplied from compressors.
Boston October 23 Russia's American built battleship Retvizan completed a 10 mile measured run off the Isle of Shoals and a 20 mile test at natural draught achieving 18.01 knots, .01 over contract. Officers on board reported 17.75 knots average over the 10 mile leg with 119 screw revolutions per minute and expressed confidence the contract speed can be exceeded.
The Leipzig anti duel congress named a committee including Prince Carl Lowenstein Count Stolberg Erbach and Baron Delanitz to intensify efforts against duelling. A session plan pressed for Emperor William to support the movement.
Letters from Mrs. Catherine Toft of Chicago and Mrs. Clara Makemer praise Peruna for catarrhal ailments and general debility. They cite success in liver issues dyspepsia and female health. The Peruna Medicine Co. offers free literature including a Hartman book and Health and Beauty booklet.
Notice by licensed auctioneer Rockway of Huron South Dakota offers to attend auctions county wide by day or percent and handle advertisement matters to save costs with coffee cups furnished free.
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