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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1883
Page
2
The notice announces a weekly Thursday publication aimed at readers in the United States seeking resources and emigration insights. It claims high quality and broad distribution, with six postage paid worldwide signals and emphasis on improved international wire services.
A mass meeting at Stung Falls led by Frank Pettigrew condemned the governor and legislature over the capital removal issue. Proponents pushed to locate the capital at Sioux Falls, while critics warned of partisan manipulation. The Sioux Falls Daily Press faces harsh criticism for shifting positions on the matter as factions form. A committee led by Pettigrew may pursue impeachment if warranted, and the writers oppose wholesale praise of the commission while urging careful public support.
A poster signed by thirty Sioux Falls residents led by A. F. Pettigrew calls a Sioux Falls meeting on April 6 to oppose the Dakota territorial government and legislature. The message mocks Pettigrew rivals and accuses officials of disgracing the territory while urging concerted action against alleged land schemes.
The Sioux City report details the capital commission's disputed meeting in Yankton and the legal challenge by Yankton county officials. It covers the executive committee choices, the Canton adjournment, and a quo warranto proceeding served to five members. It notes a September indignation meeting in Sioux Falls and local reactions to the bill and process.
Reports from Grand Forks Brookings Canton Water town and Sioux City describe farm activity tenement housing demand new papers and newspapers changes local murders and wild geese. Items mention prices potatoes uniforms and land deals, migrant trains westward, and a Catholic missionary journey.
The Globe Telephone Company is organized in New York with capital of 10 900 000 to facilitate long distance conversation and expanded telecommunication services.
The group argues over revival of the capital and fears capitalists worry the site may not be permanent, suggesting this secures a boom. The exchange shifts from sour grapes to a dog-in-the-manger stance.
The Hukosrre notes anxiety to plant shade trees in front of all residence lots and praises two new aldermen who share the view. An ordinance requiring lot-owners to plant trees is contemplated, with Brookings' ordinance cited as satisfactory precedent.
The De Smet News reports on exchanges with The Pembina 3 equal making the Hu onire a call, The News always, The Dakota Star in Canton, The Marion Sentinel, The Herald, and Wessington Springs papers. It notes Fredericks Hie at Fredrick D T as a six column quarto with quality original material. It lauds Tracy Trumpet replacing Tracy Gazette and celebrates the arrival of their own power press after winter delays.
The Tribune reports a new discovery in the western territory with a mine expected to yield 2,500 tons per year and ore valued at high price. Tests indicate rapid development possible, supported by testimony from 1,000 credible witnesses.
The April 25 session of the Huron County Commission discussed transferring road districts 81 and others to Elias J. Oler, while districts 402 103 121 122 124 194 moved from Oler’s territory. J T Condon and others were appointed to supervise districts 5 6 and 12, and a liquor license for Wesington was approved with others denied for not meeting criteria. The board authorized warrants for taxes 1882 and set a filing deadline and clerk duties, adjourned and reconvened, and approved several bills and official duties including county auctioneer license to John Feeponel for the balance of 1883.
The city council of Huron deems it necessary to build substantial 8 foot wide sidewalks along the east and west sides of specified blocks in the first rail and third railway additions. The measure aims to create a continuous walk from the northwest corner of Block 8 to the adjacent properties.
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