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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1903
Page
4
The text proclaims J. A. Cleaver was reelected mayor by 171 votes. It notes the race was among Democrats, not personal or political, but over enforcing law. It urges community unity to support Cleaver and the council in upholding law and order, driving vice and ensuring license compliance and full police duty.
One law forbids selling intoxicating liquor to minors intoxicated persons or habitual drinkers and to anyone forbidden in writing by a spouse parent child guardian employer township supervisor township president or trustees mayor or county board.
Nebraska lawmakers approve a tax bill to raise state revenues. Railroads oppose the measure, and the governor, though urged to veto, says he will sign it, asserting the law will require railroads to pay their fair share and that, as a state Board of Equalization member, he will ensure compliance.
The Burdick inquest has closed with a verdict that does not fasten the crime on any suspect. Prosecutors and family members weighed testimony as jurors signaled no clear culprits or charges.
The court finds Pennell guilty beyond doubt, showing he killed Burdick to remove him so he could marry Burdick's wife. The narrative suggests Pennell then killed his wife and took his own life, a belief supported by the evidence.
Hon. Irving H. Welch publishes a signed explainer in The Platte Enterprise detailing his six month campaign of unjust attacks by the Platte Epitome and his subsequent severe threshing of the editor. The Platte public opinion appears to justify the punishment administered.
The Howard Democrat editor, after visiting Armour with the state Democratic chairman, states Johnson proved himself the best map for the position in the recent campaign. Republicans concur, judging him the right man for the job.
J P Morgan assures the public that conditions are favorable and that prosperity will continue. He did not address South Dakota farm lands specifically but implies they are a good investment.
The Presidential party has left Washington for a western tour. They will reach Sioux Falls Sunday morning and then proceed to Yankton Mitchell and Aberdeen, arriving in Aberdeen at 7 35 p m. The party will also pass Redfield, stopping there five minutes.
A Mitchell pastor urged a pledge to vote against licensing saloons at all times and under all circumstances. The remark suggests if he had lived a century earlier he would have supported burning witches.
The Clay County state’s attorney issues a notice to householders requiring all peddlers to display licenses for selling goods. He proposes enforcing the peddler law within the county until the supreme court rules on its constitutionality.
Secretary Hitchcock approves five reclamation schemes to irrigate one million acres in Wyoming Colorado and Montana at a total cost of 7 500 000. About sixty percent of reclaimed land will be worth irrigation and tillable making the cost per acre about 12.50.
A Presbyterian minister in Los Angeles was arrested for taking palms from a neighbor to decorate his pulpit. The act sparked moral concern as the article notes that stealing is a sin, even for a clergyman.
Turner county lawmakers were among the most conservative in the house with a habit of voting no. Senator Branson of Davison spoke in Sioux City predicting Mitchell’s November victory, but the interview's factual basis is questioned and caution urged in placing confidence.
In Evanston President Roosevelt tells students he welcomes rough athletic sports including football and basketball. A St. Louis district court judge says striking is okay, while a justice of the peace fines ten dollars for hitting another person, showing contrasting rulings.
A written remark about McLeod of the Aberdeen News warns that the editor has a long memory and will not forget taunts. The speaker suggests those mocking him should enjoy their jests now before consequences follow.
The absence of word from Senator Kit Tredge follows her quiet habit of not speaking publicly after a Sunday feat at two churches. The record notes she is not known for talkativeness.
Decline in Western Union shares follows reports that wireless communication systems will be developed and deployed widely across the country, potentially reducing demand for traditional telegraph services.
President Roosevelt toured South Dakota amid an ovation and was cited as closer to western people than any man of his generation. The passage notes the strong affection of western residents for the president.
Socialists plan a convention in Aberdeen on the 15th to discuss whether to refer several laws enacted by the recent legislature. The meeting aims to assess advisability of challenging the laws through a referendum process.
The government reports nine months of receipts surpassing expenditures by 33.8 million dollars, about half the surplus posted in the same period last year. The result signals tighter fiscal margins and ongoing revenue strength amid varying expenditures.
The injunction against the Wabash strike has been dissolved marking a victory for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen who ordered the action. The decision ends the labor stoppage and clears the way for resumed operations.
A concise reflection argues practical methods trump theory. The piece emphasizes implementing workable steps to address everyday questions.
A reflective note urges stepping back when things feel off to reassess personal bearings. It suggests that distress may stem from inner confusion rather than external chaos, encouraging calm evaluation before reacting.
A 1902 immigration tally shows 788 992 people arrived in the United States. The figure highlights a year of large migratory movement and was reported in contemporary figures.
Senators Gamble and Kittredge will be tendered a banquet at Aberdeen on Monday evening April 6.
The article argues licensed saloons pose less danger to youth than unlicensed blind pig operations. It contrasts regulated venues with unregulated establishments, noting oversight reduces risk to minors and public order concerns.
The Mitchell community has decided to pursue another corn palace this fall. Yankton may or may not host a state fair this year, with no decision yet reached.
A reflection notes indifference to which Democrat secures the party nomination for president, questioning the impact of the choice on political direction.
The article argues that young city men should pursue farm work for summer jobs. It notes farming offers easier transition to ownership, higher wages with board and lodging, and lower dress costs. It urges city youths finishing spring school to seek vacation work on farms and gardens.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader questions Brer Mc Leod definition of piracy as it targets paid lobbyists and foreign corporate influence. The Aberdeen News mocks Mc Leod for lacking direct lobbyist experience and for editorial defense billing during a political campaign.
The piece argues that temperance aids employment prospects and that businesses, including saloons, prefer sober workers. It notes saloonkeepers’ demand for temperate staff and urges young men to value sobriety for future opportunities.
The Hot Springs Herald laments social double standards as it contrasts how the wealthy avoid judgment with how poor individuals face punishment for stealing bread or coal. The piece appeals to moral reckoning and divine justice.
A retold fable frames Adam and Eve's expulsion as narrated by three angels Gabriel the Magyar Raphael the Roumanian and Michael the German each succumbing to hospitality before enforcing the sentence. The tale ends with Adam and Eve driven from Eden as angels defer repeatedly before final expulsion.
Odd facts emerging from bullets in murder cases show how a flattened or deformed bullet once used as lead or steel can reveal new details. The Baltimore American notes that such bullet fragments contribute to trial developments and investigative insights.
A collection of testimonials praising Peruna as a reliable remedy for catarrhal and bronchial ailments. Congressman D F Wilber of Oneonta New York reports near full recovery after a few bottles. C F Given of Sussex New Brunswick touts rapid cold relief and lasting health benefits. Julian Weisslitz of Buffalo recounts voice restoration after bronchial catarrh and a boost to engagements. The notices urge readers to write to Dr Hartman for free medical advice.
The article explains how bullets lose weight when fired and heat shapes their impact. It notes entry wounds can be smaller than the projectile and that clothing and dirt carried into wounds raise infection risk. It discusses lead, peritonitis, and powder stains indicating close range shots.
A portly mother with florid complexion leads a contented march along Twenty third Street. She grips a thin chain tethering a small boy of about five who tugs the chain when lured by roadside attractions.
Readers note lingering beliefs about the moon influencing luck. Some locals consider it unlucky to be empty handed upon first sight of the new moon, while having silver or gold is seen as a good sign. Undertakings are advised to wait until the moon is between new and full.
A young Ben Butler recalls Lowell town rules requiring muzzles for dogs. He walks with a Newfoundland and a small muzzle tied to the tail, declaring his dog is wearing a muzzle.
The piece contrasts Japanese proverbs with English expressions noting shared ideas and sharper phrases. It highlights lines about humility patience and wisdom such as Thine own heart makes the world and The lotus springs from the mud while contrasting manners skepticism and craft with colorful maxims.
The note discusses how nouns ending in ator lack a universal pronunciation rule. It cites Scottish and English patterns with stresses often shifting backward. A quip about Erskine and a judge highlights Latin pronunciation concerns, ending with a playful nod to authority figures.
A Mighty Man. Topham, described as the prince of English strong men, possessed extraordinary upper body power. He could lift a 10 inch diameter iron bar five feet long and bend it over his neck, then bring the ends together in front of his face. On another occasion he challenged a village blacksmith and snapped several horseshoes as if they were pine sticks, creating a lasting feud.
In a church scene a speaker notes his sermon on sincerity touched some hearts. A parishioner recalls Foley and his wife discussing on the street car that his wife’s hair and teeth were false, prompting reflection on appearances.
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