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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1897
Page
4
A brief inquiry questions whether Kyle will back protection measures for South Dakota sheep in a forthcoming vote. It notes regional livestock interests and legislative context without assigning a stance.
South Dakota looks to attract more settlers in 1897 than in the prior decade, signaling a prosperous year for farmers. Thomas Ryan of Kansas is named first assistant secretary of the interior.
The plums Major Pickler sought appear to be plucked by other fellows. The death of E. Crosby Cu ban correspondent of the Chicago Record is announced.
If the present congress passes the Dingley bill with an anti trust clause the American people will have cause to applaud its action.
The high water of the Mississippi is causing greater property damage than years of drought in Dakota, washing away homes and inundating farms as rivers swell and threaten communities.
Water returns to South Dakota lakes indicating rising moisture for crops and a hopeful economic turn for local farmers amid improving agricultural prospects.
As the Dingley bill approaches the senate, Kyle's stance on the wool schedule draws keen attention from South Dakota farmers. Col Lynch seeks the city attorney position, while John Wood accuses a patronage deal and claims involvement.
After two weeks of debate the tariff bill lingers in the House. Lawmakers urge swift action and completion of committee talks to move toward final passage.
The winter snow in the Jim River valley has caused some inconvenience but with the approach of the golden harvest days the scene is seen as a blessing for the region and its people.
The mayor states he will not seek a $1000 annual salary if returned to office. The question remains whether Col. Myers will serve as mayor under the charter salary provisions if elected.
The business affairs of the city demand a business city administration. This cannot be bad under Col Myers. The past has demonstrated this to the satisfaction of every taxpayer in Huron.
Lasse Botham charges the Republican party with nearly all state ministers among its members. He argues the party is unashamed of this membership and portrays the pattern as a political reality of the era.
The article urges allies of good government to rally behind Mr. Hutchinson and elect him. It warns that the group has the power to influence the outcome and that failure would place responsibility on them.
Some populist papers in the state report an insurance statement while the law creating the office of insurance commissioner does not become effective until July 1.
The lower house debates the tariff bill amid differing views on protective tariffs. Supporters say the public backs protection. opponents argue debate wastes time and money.
The civil service commission report notes 178 717 persons drawing salaries from the U S treasury. It highlights a large federal payroll and the lifetime entitlement implied by current numbers.
Cleveland held a farewell reception in Washington for newspaper correspondents. Only eleven of the more than two hundred eligible press gallery members attended the event.
Citizens grow uneasy as oratorical attacks on state governance intensify. The piece suggests populist claims stem from a diseased mindset, predicting growing public awareness of alleged mismanagement with time.
The populist press in the state condemns Judge Fuller of the supreme court as grave if true. Justices Haney and Oor are noted for their dignified attitude amid the controversy.
A report notes the son’s position sharply contrasts with the duties Judge Fuller is charged with taking on as the fifth legislative session nears its end.
A meeting of the state retail merchants will be held in Aberdeen on April 7 to perfect an organization aimed at promoting the interests of merchants in South Dakota.
Senator Tilman called on President McKinley and both sides described the meeting as pleasant. Tilman did not press policy while McKinley gently raised tariffs in relation to the South Carolina senator.
The big four of South Dakota met at Sioux Falls on Tuesday to apportion the McKinley administration’s patronage. Hv RONITE urges rewarding honest, deserving Republicans and excluding other candidates from consideration.
Canadian farmers reject Dingley bill schedules on farm products while American farmers gain protection. The dispute highlights a tariff policy split between Democratic and Republican viewpoints.
Congressman Kelley of South Dakota spoke in Congress in his maiden address. The Huronite has not received a printed copy yet but suggests the speech contained demagogic utterances anarchistic phrases and soft money fallacies.
The James River reaches the high water mark at Huron and rises rapidly. The Jim River valley shows a beautiful stream today and the land it would inundate could be sacrificed if the water volume could be kept flowing through the state.
The article notes financiers in Japan expect prosperity on a gold basis while Bryanites in the United States argue prosperity hinges on adopting a silver standard. The speaker suggests both sides may be mistaken.
Dan Shields of Aberdeen enters the race for United States marshal for South Dakota. He claims Fitzimmons like confidence in defeating rivals and says Kyle backs him along with other strong backers in the state.
Ex marshal Bussey John Wood Wm. A. Lynch J. N. Shelton Bob Milne John M. Davis and Celestial Martin met Monday and organized the city for Myers. Each ward is laid off into blocks of five and every voter is to be rounded up and the war carried into Egypt.
The article argues the aldermen hold substantial powers beyond the mayor and emphasizes the need to elect an capable board. It stresses that a strong aldermanic body is as crucial as selecting a capable executive mayor for municipal governance.
An intimate friend of Col. W A Lynch says Lynch stated he supports Myers for mayor because Myers agreed to pay the Freeman warrants if elected. The remark is presented as the most reasonable explanation for Lynch's endorsement.
H.5S. Volkmar reenters the Republican fold but the Huronite urges restraint noting many political revolutions and the risk of overpromising a future campaign. The piece cautions against counting on Volkmar carrying the party banner in two years.
The article notes the bars have been let down at the White House under McKinley allowing common citizens to enter without police interference. It also says reporters can speak with the president without insult, contrasting a gentlemanly presidency with a mere door in the exalted station.
The appointment of James Elliott of Tyndall to United States attorney for South Dakota is expected to give universal satisfaction in the state as he is described as especially well qualified and capable for the role.
The passage commends a lawyer of high standing for his loyal party service since statehood and asserts his strong republican principles justify a handsome presidential acknowledgment.
Citizens urged to choose a candidate who would ensure good government and fair administration. The piece argues that a treasurer must manage public funds responsibly, and questions Myers ability to handle both small and large city affairs amid anti trust and rail traffic debates.
The April Century will publish a Grant Memorial Number with an article on The Tomb of General Grant by General Horace Porter who will speak at the dedication on April 27 Grant’s supporters fund the monument A unpublished letter shows Sherman’s opinion of Grant and Kasson recounts Grant on the Inflation Bill veto A brief friendship piece covers Grant and Buckner Donelson surrender Grant’s famous despatch fight it out on this line shown in facsimile with owner’s notes
Excerpt from a letter to Robert Duncan of Beresford shows Kyle framing his election as a conservative victory in South Dakota and vows to defend the platform and common people against socialist elements. He criticizes fellow Republicans’ infighting and urges immediate organization to push conservatism to the forefront.
The text argues that Mr Myers should have cooperated with the finance committee to audit his accounts and reveal any unclear transactions. It suggests settling without bitterness and paying any shortfall to the city treasury if vouchers are lacking. It compares this stance to the conduct expected of Oliver P Helm upon retirement.
The U S experiment station at Brookings issues Bulletins 49 to 52 covering artesian wells fruit culture forage crops and James River irrigation with free copies available by postcard. The Huronite urges Republican unity praising Charles N Herreid and defending party loyalty and educational service against accusations of populism or disloyalty.
The Huron electorate is urged to choose a city chief executive as a business decision, not a party contest. The editorial favors Hutchinson as better qualified, citing honesty and taxpayer sympathy, while cautioning against forcing elderly Colonel Myers into a costly, stressful campaign.
The Press questions Charles N. Herreid as a popocrat but he has accepted the appointment to the nonpartisan state board of regents by Governor Lee. The Houronire endorses his selection as highly qualified and appropriate, noting the board’s nonpartisan and honorary nature.
The city of Huron proved Myers mishandled public money with chaotic records. Judge Campbell awarded $90.95 after finding extensive mismanagement and missing check stubs. Bussey’s inconsistent testimony limited Myers’s recovery while raised stubs and missing coupons fueled further scrutiny. The case raises questions on repayment and political future.
The South Dakota regents of education, composed of populists, democrats and republicans, convene under Judge Blair as chairman. They adopt a resolution urging the attorney general to determine which regents board is legally constituted and to halt all business until a court ruling clarifies the authority.
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