08 Aug 1889
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1889
Page
1
The Daily announces publication at a fixed seat location with display ads due by noon each day. It notes a one month preparation period and standard deadlines for ad copy submission.
Vague fragment mentions legal rates per line and printing services. It references a paper, emigration and territory pages, with scattered words like “emigration” and “United” but lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or clear event details to identify a specific notice or item.
Aberdeen reports a major blaze in the business district with losses estimated at 30 million dollars. Delegates Reagan Stewart arrive to discuss irrigation amid a busy day at the Northwestern depot as a Pettigrew bid for U S Senate shapes South Dakota politics in Sioux Falls.
Dispatches report 698 signatures at Standing Rock with 550 counted there and 660 at Cheyenne. Pierre shows great excitement over strong results as the Sioux commission moves toward opening the reservation.
Helena Mont August 5 Spokane Palle, W T city is burned to the ground by a fire that raged last night. Details of the destruction were hard to obtain in the morning as crews battled the blaze and assessed the damage to structures and streets.
Officials report a major telegraph outage sweeping away communications from the city through Spokane Falls. Recovery efforts are underway, with losses estimated around 30 million dollars as crews strive to restore service amid widespread disruption.
Mitchell August 5 The Davison County Republican convention meets in Mitchell on August 17 to nominate a state senator two representatives and a county judge and to select nine delegates for the state convention in Huron on August 28. D M Powell and John Pease are aspirants for representative. candidates for senator are T F Mentzer and Mayor George A Johnston.
Cannox August 5. Major Pickler of Faulk county Col Wright of Charles City Sr and Judge P O Shannon spoke urging Republican principles to the convention. A committee named to the purpose brought Judge Gifford to the convention whose straightforward remarks drew hearty applause.
The readers of South Dakota urge President Harrison to appoint A. O. Mollette as governor of the new state, praising his merit and the long standing request from last winter for his leadership. The piece lauds Mollette’s service and the voters' confidence in his fitness for the higher post.
J. J. George, a pioneer printer in Dakota, died of consumption in Huron last Friday evening. He was renowned as a fine job printer and among the most skilled visitors to Dakota, though ill health had kept him from steady work for several years.
A letter from The Honorife challenges Pierre over Hughes county capital location. The author questions why the capital is not at a geographical center, arguing geography yields to accessibility in determining site.
The item notes Moneor Press in Huron branding itself as the Convention City with plans for a Prohibition convention following the Mareh event. The readable text emphasizes the city’s branding and upcoming gathering.
The De Smet Leader notes that eastern county support favors Huron as the temporary capital, declaring Huron the natural choice for this region and for Kingsbury County overall. The Times articles provoke surprise in Sioux Falls.
Hon Geo A Mathews praised as capable and energetic. urged for renomination to continue service for Dakota. Editorials front a call to voters to back a proven Dakotian over a political trickster. Wheat and corn crop prospects rise in Minnesota and the Dakotas with optimistic forecasts.
The Sioux Falls Journal notes all capitals contenders target Sioux Falls as the race narrows. Pierre Huron and Watertown papers direct criticism toward Sioux Falls, while Sioux Falls supporters claim it dominates discussions and rising favor statewide.
An Iroquois Chief and convention observer notes Huron’s rising strength in the capital debate. Rival cities unite against the strongest candidate, with polls showing Huron favored as the temporary capital of South Dakota amid judiciary committee vote patterns.
The article reports fighting at Carthage after War Palmer is named postmaster amid a defeated faction rising in arms. Palmer receives a threatening letter from the White Cape demanding resignation or harm.
A Milbank dispatch notes harvest began July 23 with quick ripening and average yields around fifteen bushels per acre. Rail surveyors started Milbank to Sioux Falls routes, while Soo line promises timely completion to harvest. The piece reports a heated political clash with anti Mellette Diggs faction defeated and delegates pledged Diggs and Mellette, though two cross-aisle seats appeared in the county convention.
The Hamilton Spectator unambiguously rejects annexation and alliance with the United States. It asserts Canada will remain a sister to the U S with no prospect of full union or partnership, urging separation and independence in tone.
Aug 5 Wanamaker and Post Master General were aboard the Philadelphia passenger train on the North Pennsylvania branch when a wild locomotive rammed the train. Several passengers were slightly injured. Wanamaker and an associate were thrown from their seats but uninjured. The engineer said valves and throttle stuck, preventing the collision.
United States senate committee on irrigation visited Redfield early Sunday. Senators Reagan and Stewart spoke on the committee’s work and the prospects for Dakota amid extensive irrigation plans, after touring the city and the artesian well.
Clarence H. Van Tassel of Sanborn county, a constitutional convention member, will leave for Omaha to take the deputy revenue collector position for Dakota. He carries Captain Nave of Woonsocket's resignation.
Bismanck August 5 Gov Mellette announced a $500 reward for Gustave B alias John B, dead or alive, sought by authorities. The dispatch notes the offer aims to capture the alleged fugitive believed to be in the region.
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