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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
6
Witness accounts describe blockade lines near Santiago, ranges during July 3 actions, and Commodore Schley’s cautious tactics. Ensigns Haligan Macy Hand Marble and Dr. Fitzsimmons offer details on ship positions, weather, and the commander's concern for keeping vessels safe while pursuing strategic reconnaissance.
Eight officers from the Brooklyn testified at the Schley court of inquiry with unanimous support for Admiral Schley’s account of the July 3 battle off Santiago. Witnesses described ship positions and conditions, while the department assigned Schley to active duty to avoid retirement questions affecting the inquiry.
Scotts Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil advertised as life and health support for men women and children. It claims to restore flesh lift the burden of heavy work and make food enjoyable and easy to digest. Free samples offered by TT and Bowne chemists with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, en route to the Samoan Islands to review charges against naval officers, declines to publicly opine on the Schley case. He notes public opinion does not condemn Schley and highlights Admiral Dewey's presence on the investigation board. He adds the Texas deserves more notice for its role in sinking Cervera's fleet.
The Ilabor situation in Tampa grows more serious as United States District Attorney Stripping probes the deportation of strike leaders. Resistencia union members press undecided workers urging refusals to return, while hiding leaders reappear. London reports Habib Ullah takes oath as ameer at a Kabul durbar on Oct 9, with brothers named to top posts.
In a brisk fight at Twenty four Streams near Piquetburg Captain Bellew and four British were killed and several wounded. Boers shift camps by night while British columns find fields deserted as they advance. The commando of five hundred men reaches the Cape Town coast region.
A 500 strong commando penetrates the Great Berg River valley to Hoefield and Saldanha Bay northwest of Cape Town. Republicans recruit and secure supplies while General French directs operations against the force.
Minneapolis reports Governor Pillsbury died at 2 38 am after days of declining strength. Born July 29 1827 in Sutton New Hampshire he moved to Minnesota in 1855 settling in St Anthony now Minneapolis and became integral to state and city public life.
Washington reports indicate the naval board will forward to Secretary Long a majority and a minority report on plans for two new battleships and two armored cruisers. The dispute centers on whether to use plain or superposed turrets, with a compromise effort failing.
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