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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
4
The trial of Matthew Stanley Quay has commenced in Philadelphia. Justice Field's death ends a long, notable career. An acre tilled well yields more than ten poorly cultivated. The Philippines war nears end while beef scandals surge.
Britton in Marshal county reports robust growth edging toward a boom as the town experiences expanding housing, commerce, and population indicators. Local leaders cite steady investment and improved services fueling the momentum.
The speaker warns that if William Jennings Bryan is not careful, a new Republican-leaning leader could emerge to head the Democratic party, signaling a potential shift in party dynamics and leadership.
The president appointed Hon. Barnet Tripp of Yankton as a member of the Samoan commission. The move is expected to be regarded as wise by all South Dakotans.
The Railroad Age reports more than 5,000 miles of new railroad to be built this summer across several states. It lists the states where construction will occur and notes South Dakota is not among them.
State papers liken Speaker Summers to Cincinnatus but the editors say the comparison is strained and note no record of Julius Caesar like salary grab acts appears in the sources. The remark underscores doubts about the claimed public service motives amid salary dispute headlines.
A South Dakotan who claimed in St Paul that Pierre would soon rank among South Dakota’s three largest cities is mocked as a witty joker. The remark is treated as a notable and humorous misjudgment, highlighting a local reaction to the bold forecast.
Carter Harrison asserts his election rests on local concerns, not politics. He notes his name may be floated as a probable Democratic candidate against Bryan for the 1900 nomination, though he denies any national sway from his win.
The New York governor receives strong public applause on a western tour. He must read the goodwill correctly, as misreading may bring serious risk if the sentiment is not understood in a proper spirit.
The new Board of Charities and Corrections has not made any new appointments. Uncle Nyrum still holds the keys to the hastile, Ains worth manages the reform school and Meade has charge of the asylum. The suspense risks harming shareholders in Tom Ayer's spoilsmen combination.
Pansy Hopkins has been sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for sending obscene material through the mails. He was involved with S. C. Nash in a previous incident aimed at discrediting the Soldiers’ Home management, making Nash appear to be a victim of Hopkins’ erratic actions.
The assessors this year must also register voters as they list property or assessment. The registration law defines a general election as conducted in every precinct in the state. Under this broad definition, the judicial election is...
Assessors will carry registration while listing property this fall for a general election. Qualified voters may register or be registered by the assessors. After completing the assessment, the registration books are filed with the town, township, or city clerk. Assessors should not overlook this duty.
The Horonite received the annual Farmers' Institute of Minnesota handbook through courtesy of the Hon. W. F. Greeley. The volume offers valuable information and features illustrations including fine views of Mr. Greeley's sheep ranch in Devel county, inspiring pride in readers.
A. C. Johnson warned of a large 1899 crop, but observers deem his forecast premature as planting is not completed and numerous factors could affect maturation. The critic suggests Johnson sought public notice and advertising value by publishing the prediction.
Carter Harrison spoke about Chicago’s streets belonging to the people while noting the city’s growth. He praised a mayor whose practical ideas resist corrupting franchise combinations that would control a large municipality.
The attorney general rules that the canteen may continue selling intoxicants as organized, except no officer or enlisted man can be detailed for canteen duty. Judge Cantrie instructs the United States Grand Jury of Kentucky to indict all such concerns operating in his district.
The Houronire laments Mr Kittridge surrendering his proxy to an allied Republican committeeman. It marks the first regret from the party in the state about the move. Calamity populism free silver and democracy advocates rejoice, while the Leader expresses satisfaction in GOP influence strengthening in state politics.
The proclamation offers peace and freedom, equal rights, and protection for all. It is likened to our Declaration of Independence in significance, hoped to be seen as showing the United States’ kind purpose. The text suggests the real leader will guide Filipinos away from revolt.
The piece blends a denunciation of Rev. Carhart for slander against R. J. Woods with extraordinary demonstrations of liquid air by Mr. Tripler. It describes the energy’s potential to replace steam, its dramatic experiments, and a call for truth and charity while noting political tensions over the dispensary bill and Aguinaldo sympathizers.
Washington exhibit before the National Geographical Society showed liquid air as a new motive power by Charles E. Tripler of New York. By compressing and cooling 800 gallons of air to one gallon of liquid, it expands with heat to vapor and air, enabling potential use in transport, factories, and furnaces. The display occurred at the Arlington hotel with prominent attendees including cabinet members and clergy.
B H Lien and G W Kingsbury, board of charities and corrections, visited Redfield to select the grounds for the Northern hospital for the feeble minded. They marked the site and will have a surveyor and architect finalize the location. Redfield residents may plant trees and shrubs on the grounds this spring.
When traveling whether on pleasure or business, take a bottle of Syrup of Figs. It acts pleasantly and effectively on the kidneys liver and bowels preventing fevers headaches and other sickness. For sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Concord Monitor questions whether the Democratic Party will disband to form a new entity or reconcile with leaders like Edmunds Hoar Reed Harrison and Carnegie who oppose silver inflation protection and anarchy. It asks what becomes of Bryan Bailey Jones Altgeld and other spokesmen and whether reform means purging or allying with Republicans to lead a regenerated party.
City council met Friday night to canvass returns and declare officers elected. A heated dispute over Second ward alderman ballots ended with no recount and no new election, suggesting possible court action. Aldermen Van Dalsem Luddblad and Schaller voted against a recount while Tobin and Graves favored it. Legal opinions differed on whether the canvassing board may review returns.
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