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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1899
Page
5
Senator Tillman terms Pettigrew and Teller sap heads as he criticizes Free Silver Republicans in a remarks filled political scene. John Longstaff, publisher, notes the exchange on free coinage policy and party divisions.
William Waldorf Astor departs the nation to serve the public good of his homeland. His move is described as a voluntary return that Britain warmly accepts as a gesture of national service.
Senator Tillman labels populists as saints and sap-heads provoking Loucks and other old-time populists to abandon fusionists in South Dakota politics.
The South Dakota boys return home, with all glad except politicians Lee Ayres and La Follette who tried to gain political capital from the delay in their arrival.
Andrew Lee states he will meet the South Dakota boys in San Francisco on their arrival from Manila. The text adds a hope that the governor brings along an English speaking interpreter or a capable friend to handle conversations for him.
A discussion notes that naming gubernatorial candidates in 1900 is a pleasant pastime. The lead Republican for 1900 has not yet been named, leaving the field open for speculation and party strategy.
The South Dakota boys head home soon and will be mustered out to pursue peaceful occupations and defend themselves as the press notes the chief occupation is gone with a tone of rueful lament.
Joseph B. Moore of Deadwood, judge of the Eighth circuit, urges laboring men in the Hills to unite with him to form a new party with a Reform platform. He is an old-time populist among thousands deserting the democracy reform movement in the state.
Bros Moore of the Big Stone Headlight and the Redfield Journal editor join the list of presidential makers. They wish Dolliver of Iowa success and suggest they may be considered for cabinet positions when he forms his administration.
The Sioux Falls Press endorses sending a committee to greet volunteers back in San Francisco. It suggests including mothers of returning boys, proposing Mrs. Clark head the committee to greet her son.
Kirk Phillips of Deadwood invites applications from young women under 18 who wish to pursue a course at the Original School for Industrial Design for Women. Applicants should be patient good-natured industrious and have drawing taste. A South Dakota woman is set for a free scholarship and applicants are asked to write him.
The reform party led by Andy Lee seizes control of the Yankton insane asylum. Superintendent Meade is deposed and Dr. Ross of Yankton chosen as successor. Ross, a naturalized citizen, is described as violent and irascible, with loyalty to A Lee cited as his main qualification. The public hopes for minimal harm to the feeble minded under his care.
President Hill may push an overland route from Huron to Chamberlain for a Great Northern extension. Supporters say the line would connect the Black Hills with farming regions, boosting regional trade and development. Hill has not disclosed plans, leaving question to aides and politicians.
The article reports on a rift within the Democratic Party as Acting Chairman Stone pushes to purge populist and free silver elements. Teller and Allen are removed from the advisory committee while Tillman supports distancing from allied factions. South Dakota populists face expulsion or exit, with Bryan era alliances under threat and potential realignment for 1896 dynamics.
The Sioux Falls Press is called un-American and insincere for questioning the policy the Republicans want South Dakota volunteers to back. The piece argues the paper should not be taken seriously and asserts broad support for McKinley Otis and the national administration. It cites Iowa Republicans’ platform as aligning with that policy.
The piece argues for McKinley’s Philippine policy and praises South Dakota soldiers returning from Manila. It warns party factions to fairly include veterans in the next Republican ticket, favoring a broad, open convention and candidates who honor the war effort and national unity.
The South Dakota Republicans reaffirm the national platform, endorse McKinley’s war leadership in Spain and the Philippines, urge strong anti trust and anti monopoly laws, praise state judges, and invite cross party voters to retain the convention nominees. Also notes a stray horse notice and a reward offer for an escaped mare.
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