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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
4
The article notes seed time for wheat has arrived and farmers work to bring in crops while creameries continue operation despite floods. Carter Harrison avoids attention from office seekers for now. An air ship risks water exposure if approaching South Dakota.
J. D. Rogers is succeeded by S. Woodruff as publisher of the South Dakota Daylight. Senator Voorhees died a poor man after nearly forty years of public service, leaving no property.
The passage argues for the Mediterranean as a suitable war zone and labels the Turks as ideal victims. It notes Senator Pettigrew gaining populist support this winter and predicts he will surpass Loucks if his momentum continues.
Governor Lee orders a cattle quarantine targeting Mexico Texas cattle and other southern states where Texas fever is believed to exist. The move affects livestock movement and commerce across the region as authorities implement disease control measures.
The text highlights the old cow as the best standby for a farmer, advising proper care to ensure she remains productive and contributes to a content and comfortable home life on the farm.
Edward Linden purchases the Watertown Journal and pledges to continue it as a strict democratic paper. The note extends wishes for long life and prosperity to the new publisher.
The piece notes Greece confronting Turkey as allied powers debate actions across the sea. It frames Greece as brave and determined to resist influence from abroad in a tense regional standoff.
The Kentucky legislature failed to elect a senator and did not send a committee to Pierre in February for guidance. The article suggests sending for Mr. Johnson of Kansas who could advise on the election process.
The soil and climate of South Dakota are praised as healthful and invigorating. The text extols intelligent, young, progressive residents and urges new arrivals to immigrate and join the early growth, signaling an advancing state ready to be built.
W. W. Taylor has served his time in the penitentiary and is now a free man. The sentence, though brief, was harsher for his nature than a life term would be for a hardened criminal. Few believe he carried theft in his heart, and the paper hopes he will build a reputable name in the state.
State politicians push free silver as a new sentiment after November while election tables from recent years fail to predict next results. They note Chicago voted Harrison the Democrat and St. Louis chose a Republican mayor, illustrating that municipal ballots mix local issues with national ones and silver questions cannot drive spring elections.
The Rad river swelled rapidly causing flood conditions in Beadle County as water levels rise like spring. Residents monitor the river's rapid advance and officials warn of land and road impacts.
Local agricultural officials announce that seeding will commence in Beadie County this week as crews prepare fields and coordinate with farmers to kick off the planting season. The effort aims to boost yields and support regional grain production.
Beadle county reports settlers moving onto productive farms while Chicago plans a broad administration. Grand Forks North Dakota endures Red River flooding with extensive inundation.
The note predicts seed time may run a bit late this year but assures the harvest will arrive on schedule. It emphasizes timely yields despite planting delays and advises farmers to prepare for a normal harvest period.
Michael Joyce, a leading local stockman, wintered his cattle without a single loss. The narrative frames Pickler’s visit as a test of what he can obtain rather than what he would accept.
The article asks where South Dakota's congressmen were when the flood relief bill was presented to the House, noting the absence or location of the lawmakers during the floor consideration.
William J. Bryan speaks from a porch in St Augustine Florida when the structure collapses injuring him slightly. The section’s unthreshed wheat remains in good condition and winter and flood losses are expected to be minimal.
The report links William Jennings Bryan’s outlook to Benjamin Harrison's Chicago win, suggesting renewed optimism for 1900. It notes a rainbow chaser’s hopeful interpretation despite practical limits.
A brief note contrasts old settlers of 1880-81 with a 1897 veteran who offers new insights into big snows and floods. The piece hints at knowledge passed down through generations and the evolving understanding of local weather events.
W. H. Kephart once of Miller South Dakota saved a man during a Knoxville Tennessee fire but sustained severe injuries himself.
The Hu ron election saw Hutchinson win by majority but the defeated contestant challenges the result seeking to overturn the count. Officials examine claims as supporters discuss potential recounts and legal action.
The populists lament the handling of patronage in South Dakota, calling it senseless and predictably brief in impact as the critique fades soon.
A ram page description notes the Jim River roamed for two weeks then eased toward its banks and is expected to settle back, resuming normal flow and behavior for years.
The women of Huron showed strong interest in the recent school election, voting in large numbers. Tovey appeared proud as they cast ballots and seemed to enjoy the overall scene.
A reflective note on enduring faith in growth and renewal. The text compares past and present optimism, asserting that despite pessimism, people progress and the world remains expansive and hopeful for harvest and development.
Superior resident Rev. Charles S. Starkweather, previously impeached over extortion allegations involving city police, won election again on Tuesday signaling a political comeback and continued public office.
The Volga Tribune reaches its sixteenth year as its eccentric editor keeps the paper lively despite the early missteps of youth. The veteran publisher remains energetic and continues to produce timely, engaging content.
The publisher vows to stay true to the old faith and continues work for God and home and native land and the Republican party. The note adds optimism that Tom will secure the post office.
Beadle County commissioners estimate damage from high water at $20,000. They propose not rebuilding all bridges at once but making needed repairs for safe crossings and gradually replacing bridges over two to three years to spread the cost and avoid immediate tax notices.
Authorities note bridges were built this year and a tax levy is proposed to fund the projects, a move seen as potentially burdensome on taxpayers and communities.
A commentator argues that legislators who aim to destroy wealth by law are no more harmful than those who try to create wealth through laws. Since Adam’s era, wealth has been built by labor, not by statute, and honest toil benefits society far more than confiscatory or promotional legal schemes.
Daniel Wolsey Voorhees died in Washington on April 10. A veteran statesman born September 26, 1827 in Butler county Ohio, he grew up in Indiana and served as United States district attorney for Indiana in 1858. He was elected to Congress in 1861 and served in one chamber almost continuously, later becoming a senator until March 3, 1897. A Democrat, he supported the greenback currency and free silver.
Clark County backs Osrl Sherwood while Brookings fields Andrews and G A Mathews. Kingsbury nominates Charles Whiting and Codington likely to name a candidate. The field is wide and may unseat Judge Andrews, who is urged by supporters to stay in.
In Washington Senator Kyle says he will vote for a moderate Dingley bill, not opposing its passage despite preferring the income tax feature of the Wilson bill. He notes revenue deficiencies require action and he supports Republicans testing relief measures while hoping prosperity is restored.
Carter’s Dollar Edition of the 1897 South Dakota session laws from Carter Publishing in Pierre highlights ten new revenue acts including four with emergency clauses and an entirely new school law repealing prior education acts. County and township officials are urged to study changes in assessment and taxation as well as the revised education provisions affecting state government administration.
The interim dollar edition fills the gap between legislative adjournment and official edition. The Carter Company reports capability to fill any number of orders for these books at a price of $100 each.
James Estright discusses the scope and power of U S trusts in Donahue's Magazine. He notes over three hundred trusts control essentials and luxuries, with railways and banks controlling transportation and exchange. He quotes Barrett on the sugar trust and its ability to manipulate refining and prices to crush rivals.
The editorial urges the appropriations for the investigating committee to stand and calls for a careful, thorough review of officers since statehood. It says those who run state affairs honestly have nothing to fear, while questions should be addressed if laws prove illegal, and warns the populist party may use the commission for capital.
The piece suggests a plain, hearty supper suits informal gatherings, emphasizing warm hospitality and easy, comforting dishes as the ideal menu. It notes the value of generous portions and a relaxed mood to match the setting.
Aplin of Heron has removed to Chicago to pursue law practice and make his future residence. He was a promising young man from the central part of the state and his permanent departure is announced with regret.
Near Chicago April 12 Developments show a far larger University of Illinois fund involvement in the Globe Savings bank suspension than thought. Two years ago $423,000 was appropriated to cover university expenses and drawn monthly by trustees allowing Treasurer Spaulding to withdraw the whole sum. Not only are $400,000 in school bonds missing but $423,000 in cash is tied up, a total of $823,000. If President Spalding cannot account, his bondsmen may be freed from liability due to alleged private deals between the university board and state treasury officials.
Warrants for the arrest of Globe Savings Bank officers Charles W. Spaulding president A D Averill vice president and C E B Churchill cashier were sworn in by Frank E Stone of Stone Francis depositors in the institution.
Montreal April 12 Mgr Mery Del Val papal ablegate to Canada opened a conference with the Roman Catholic archbishops to settle politico religious disputes dividing the Dominion The closed door talks included archbishops of Halifax Toronto Ottawa and St Boniface and several bishops The delegation will travel to Quebec and Manitoba to study the separate schools issue fueling the conflict.
Next week a group of girls plans a "Picture guessing Party" inviting guests to bring photos taken before age five. Photos are displayed and guests guess who each person was. Prizes go to the two cleverest and two slowest guessers, followed by a late supper with a varied menu.
Cur iaco April 12 The Western roads face upheaval as the emigrant clearinghouse loses control of rates after a supreme court ruling. Rail lines led by the Western Passenger association clash with Southern Pacific over commissions, while Union Pacific and others grow restive. Demoralization in emigrant business appears likely.
A Cape Town dispatch to The Times reports open revolt across the Limpopo border forming the Transvaal's northwestern limit. The situation is described as serious with troops sailing to Delagoa Bay aboard the Caravon and a further rise anticipated in Maputaland.
The Bessemer Iron association unites ore producers from the Marquette Menominee Vermilion and Gogebic ranges to conserve interests. Ore pricing ranges from 2.40 to 3.40 per ton with notable reductions in several cases. A separate Yukon-boundary note reports Canadian Northwest Mounted Police departing Regina to reinforce the Alaskan boundary against smugglers with a festive sendoff.
The Mississippi flood spreads to Warren county as Davis island with 2500 residents over 5000 acres near Davis Island is expected to be submerged after the levee failure. Government relief moves to Greenville Rosedale Helena Friars Point and other river towns while a relief steamer ferries food and forage up the St Francis River.
The Missouri River rose about two feet in 24 hours reaching 14.8 feet at noon and 16.8 feet at pumping-station gauge north of Council Bluffs. Iowa bottoms north of the city stay four feet deep while dykes hold back water on the Omaha side. Yankton ice house and Great Northern bridge are endangered as heavy rains flood regional streams.
A telegram to the White House from Moorhead Minnesota signed by Major Sannous and George N. Lanphere and a local relief committee asks for immediate aid for 50,000 people made homeless by recent floods. The secretary of war will consider the request at once.
Wisnkeec April 14. Melted snow and ice from the south begin to raise the Red river at this place. Projections of extreme high water grow as 11 tributaries between here and Grand Forks pour torrents into the main river.
Miss Magmie Traynor of Bette Paine Minnesota and F. Zellman of Assumption drowned when a large rowboat capsized during a river crossing. Ten people were in the boat. the others were saved as rescue efforts proceeded.
In St Vincent Minnesota on April 14 the ice runs out steadily over the last 24 hours. The river stands within one foot of last June’s height. Both bank benches are covered and families are moving from the village lower end due to flooding risks.
Yankton South Dakota April 14 The Jim and Missouri rivers rise several inches causing bridge damage and land loss. About 100 acres on the Dakota and Nebraska sides were washed into the Missouri during the day.
Rising rapidly at Pembina North Dakota on April 14, the water has climbed 5.5 feet in 48 hours. The flood is projected to reach the 1882 level after an additional 6.75 feet and the 1893 level after 6 feet more, with no losses reported so far.
New Orleans on April 14 reports the Mississippi River at 18 feet with no change in conditions. Levee officials remain prepared for possible emergencies as the river rises further.
In Vicksburg Mississippi on April 14 relief boats continue to operate in the overflowed district as the water rise breaks previous records and more stock is moved to safety.
A heavy rain draped the Sioux Farts area throughout the day with storms forecast to worsen flood danger and hinder fieldwork, delaying spring seeding efforts.
Great Northern lines east of the city are found in poor condition with shaky bridges after high water caused the damage.
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