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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1894
Page
4
In this district the year shows grain sown late yields best. Suaxnon and Lonestar, proprietors, note the saying everything was 80 perfectly proper. Once ten mills to make a cent, now ten thousand mills fail the old measure.
Willie Breckinridge recalls a cold day when he first met Miss Pollard, describing the weather and moment with a humorous hint of romance. The anecdote captures a noted social meeting from the era.
The exchange recalls a defendant saying he sent his name up higher than Gilroy’s kite as the conversation shifts like a blizzard and then returns to the topic. The line captures a courtroom moment with metaphorical phrasing.
The piece notes Governors McKinley and Mc Kinley in Minnesota for a northern visit. It highlights Breckinridge and Pollard as potential 1896 Democratic ticket names, and praises the Minnesota author of the McKinley bill as the biggest man there during a two day stay in Minneapolis and St Paul.
The infamous Breckinridge testifies for the prosecution, attempting to exit but sinking deeper with each effort. His testimony portrays a mounting challenge to his defense and credibility.
The governor was introduced as the most distinguished Methodist layman of the country at Hamline University last Thursday.
The Kimbel Index urges the text legislature to provide for re submission of the liquor clause, stating its prior stance favored prohibition.
The Clark Pilot Review notes Marshall Crippen has been bound over to the circuit court and reports that the mayor and city council may face trouble over the affair.
The article notes laboring people in Minneapolis and St. Paul looking to a rising sun with optimism for today and tomorrow. It mentions President McKinley’s countenance inspiring hope, even if obscured by a Wilson cloud.
The St Paul Democratic Globe attacks Speaker Crisp saying the cowardice of his soon associates has repeatedly left the house without a quorum. The piece frames the Democratic Congress as cowardly and ineffectual.
The Madison Sentinel notes regents of education may resign in groups and suggests a constitutional change to make these officers elective. While arguing all state officers should be elected, the paper questions how this remedy would prevent future resignations.
The senator rejects a report claiming endorsement of Coxey’s Army. He says he supports the oppressed and votes to ease burdens, but denounces Coxey’s plan to mobilize the idle classes as an army in Washington.
At the Minneapolis audience room Gov McKinley spoke to nearly 7000 people last evening. Ticket demand was high and thousands were turned away amid dissatisfaction over distribution rules. Democratic supporters urged preference for seats as they argued for a chance to hear the candidate.
Hon Frank Conklin railroad commissioner comments on farming schedules, party unity, and media bias. He defends Sheldon and notes distrust of newspapers when reporting politics. He urges renomination of current state officers and urges party unity to avoid divisions.
The Yankton Press and Dakotan argues South Dakota has superior water power compared to New England. It notes year round artesian and river power, no dams or ice jams, and claims South Dakota can produce flour as efficiently as Minneapolis while boasting abundant mines and skilled workers.
J W Shannon, speaking at the Huron Irrigation Convention, argues for the economic and social potential of irrigation in South Dakota. He compares Iowa and South Dakota, advocates using abundant water with soil and sun, estimates farm gains from irrigation, and urges faith, skilled labor, and population growth to boost wealth and industry.
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