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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1899
Page
7
A man finds his son astride a horse in a stable with slate and pencil. The boy explains he is writing a composition on a horse per teacher's instruction, prompting a humorous exchange about where to write it. The anecdote is attributed to the Chicago News.
The Fifty first Iowa regiment of 744 soldiers and 46 officers led by Colonel J. C. Lopez arrived in San Francisco from Manila aboard the Senator after a typhoon. One death occurred Edward Kis sick of dysentery at Nagasaki. Two injured, Statler and Reed, with leg and skull injuries. Adjutant General Byers and 300 Iowans greeted them at the Golden Gate as escort steamer Empress of Japan dodged the storm.
A report states uniformed officers have not yielded to Ma nila natives and have halted conferences with envoys up to the present time. Officials note continued negotiations while security remains tight.
A deadly domestic case reported with a serial killing followed by suicide. The scene involves a man who killed his wife and three sons before taking his own life. Police are investigating motives and circumstances of the crime.
General Young’s guard reached San Isidro with one American death and three wounded after heavy resistance at San Fernando where a bridge was destroyed. Pio del Pilar commanded Filipino forces. 1 Spaniard and 15 insurgents were captured. In Minnesota, Frank E. Babcock killed his wife and three sons before taking his own life on a farm near Redwood Falls.
Citizens of Council Bluffs Iowa learned at four o’clock that the transport Senator had arrived in San Francisco Bay. News sparked excitement as crowds gathered at newspaper and telegraph offices to celebrate the early report.
Des Moines woke to joyous signals as the Fifty-first Iowa regiment reached San Francisco. The 2:20 p m arrival prompted the curfew whistle to sound 51 toots, church bells rang, and newspapers rushed extra editions to celebrate.
A committee of prominent San Francisco citizens led by Rabbi Jacob Voorsanger and including General Shafter Mayor Phelan and Mrs Phoebe Hearst has begun steps to establish a library in Manila for U S soldiers. Originated by the late Colonel Miley the project gains broad support to carry it through.
A Morgan linked financier in Chicago says the next months will see sweeping consolidation of railroad interests. The plan aims to weld together lines controlled by Harriman Gould and Vanderbilt and other major financiers, following the Pullman Wagner agreement.
A Vienna dispatch reports renewed disturbances in Prague and Bohemian centers. Police charged rioters who then reassembled in suburbs smashing windows of German and Jewish homes and attempting to burn a cycling school. Dozens wounded including about 25 policemen. Similar riots reported in over a dozen cities.
Twenty girls escaped from the Mitchellville state industrial school near Des Moines. They were pursued and captured while about 100 girls remaining in the institution sparked violence breaking windows and destroying property. Des Moines police and a posse aided authorities to restore order.
Secretary Long orders Admiral Dewey to active service at the naval department due to the reconvening of the Philippine commission. He has waited on orders since arriving in Washington and will now receive full emoluments.
Philadelphia reporters note that delegates to the international commercial congress and the National Export exposition have traveled to Washington to request an audience with President McKinley regarding trade and export interests.
Springfield report says Mrs. Ernestine Schuedlingh, tried as an accessory to the murder of Senator Hampton Wall at Staunton in the summer of 1898, has been acquitted in Macoupin county circuit court.
At Windfall near Menceg Indiana robbers used a team and wagon to loot the J. H. Sellmer general store taking more than 1000 dollars in merchandise including 200 pairs of shoes. The date is October 24.
In Colon Colombia on October 24 the revolution expands from Cundirvarie. The gunboat Mercia is ready to depart for Cauca where the government is assembling an army of 10,000 men.
The synod of the Reformed Church embracing Illinois Iowa Kansas Nebraska and California is in session at Longtree Iowa. Rev Blosser of Orangeville Illinois was chosen president Rev Boomershine of Marquette Illinois and Rev Shuey of Iola Kansas were elected stated clerks and Rev Ruffin of Nebraska is corresponding secretary.
A convoy of 24 lumber vessels arrived at Duluth after a heavy gale on Lake Superior. Many ships docked and delays are expected due to a labor shortage impacting unloading and repairs.
The ad argues health loss comes from impure blood and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies and vitalizes the blood. It asserts thousands recovered health using the medicine and that Hood's Pills are gentle yet effective.
At 7 48 p m a Rock Island eastbound train struck a wagon carrying a crowd of young men en route to cheer a newly married couple. One man Will Cupples died instantly, nine others injured, some fatally. The wagon was demolished and horses scattered along the track.
Des Moines reports fears the transport Senator carrying the Fifty-first Iowa regiment may have endured heavy weather. About 1,200 Iowans aboard and relatives fear disaster while Governor Shaw cancels speaking dates to reach San Francisco and assure care for the troops.
Immense fires rage in the mountains near Parsons West Virginia burning millions of feet of lumber and men fight to hold the blaze from Hendricks three miles away. Smoke blankets the town as night falls and property remains in imminent danger.
George Wanko a Washington Pennsylvania pugilist has been found guilty of manslaughter for causing the death of Felix Carr of St Albans West Virginia during a recent glove contest near Parkersburg The sentence ranges from one to five years in the penitentiary.
A large hotel in Green Lake Wisconsin the Terrace Beach Casino owned by W A Meyer burned to the ground in the early hours. Mr and Mrs Jenks parents of Mrs Meyer were burned to death. The total loss is estimated at 50 000 dollars.
The cruiser Newark sailed from San Francisco on October 20 for Manila via Guam. Upon arrival she will join a blockading fleet to guard Luzon and prevent filibusters from landing supplies for the insurgents.
Interior Department dispatch from Acting Indian Agent Nicholson reports Indians at San Carlos Agency A. T. are quiet, working on their farms, with no trouble expected and confidence in apprehending any offenders.
Washington observers report growing belief that General Lawton will be appointed to the regular brigadier general vacancy created by General Shafter’s retirement. The note cites military officials as the source of the expectation.
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