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Newspaper
Dakota Daily Leader
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1883
Page
1
In Springfield the legislature voted Palmer 95 and Cullom 107 with no choice. In Milwaukee the Newhall House fire yields one arrestee under guard as bodies are counted. sixty three dead and twenty still missing.
In the Senate today Senator Edmunds introduced a bill to appoint a commissioner to investigate railroad transportation. The measure aims to study rates efficiency and policies affecting rail service nationwide.
The agricultural bill was debated and approved by lawmakers. It outlines new farming subsidies and regulatory measures affecting farmers, lenders, and agribusinesses. The passage signals potential shifts in policy and funding priorities for rural communities.
Raleigh 17 Rawson has been elected U.S. Senator from South Carolina. The winner will assume the seat after the current term ends.
Washington reports the Senate has been considering the post office appropriation bill. The discussion focuses on funding for postal operations and services for the coming year.
In Chicago the city reports two feet of snow on level streets. Street cars are blocked and railroad trains delayed, disrupting daily travel and schedules across the area.
In Boston on the first two ballots for U S Senator Hoar was 129 to 131 with scattering opposition. In the Minnesota legislature joint convention Windom led on the first ballot 65 to 37 and on the second 61 to 34 with Wilson and scattering.
David E. Curier was arraigned before U S Commissioner Waldron in Pierre charged with killing an Indian girl named Little Cat on September 13 1882 at a Sioux reservation site north of the Morean river about seventy miles from Standing Rock. The case notes he shot at a deer and hit the girl who was with two sisters. he attempted life saving efforts and was discharged after review.
Edwin G. Wheeler announces a new land lot including a school house and street views with Jim River valley scenery. Warranty Deeds offered for sale at the Daily Leader office.
Huron's Favorite 50 and Huron's Favorite 100 cigars highlighted in local feature. Names, brands, and listings appear as part of a tobacco guide in the periodical.
The article argues for abolishing the pre-emption act and lengthening the homestead commutation period to curb land speculation in the west. It cites Dakota, urges reforms to timber culture and homestead laws, and notes Gov Ordway inviting H. M. Tuostpson to discuss forestry before the legislature.
Wanted. A buyer for 112 tons of hay. For further information inquire of E. A. Lovvell at Copps' Settlers' Guides in Wheeler's, 36.
The 51 Pioneer Store offers Ladies' Fine Writing Paper in Huron Dakota lithographed in gold with landscape design. Includes 24 sheets best cream laid note paper and 2 packages of envelopes for 25 cents.
Wheeler’s carries Dakota Codes and Session Laws along with domestic, Singer and Wheeler Wil son sewing machines at competitive prices. A request for bids to dig a town well is issued by N B Dotson, Town Clerk. Also listed are Ormsby Graves & Co bank and Wheeler’s assorted artist materials and a five cent “Little Fan” cigar at over $40 per M.
R W Tanst & Co Chicago announces Edwin G Wheeler holds exclusive agency for their Punch and General Custer cigars. Warns retailers against counterfeit products and stresses authorized sales only.
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