Moody praised for irrigation work by Pierre Free Press
The Pierre Free Press accuses Rev. Mr. Fielder of perjury and claims Prenat is laying the foundation for bogus bonds and large election frauds.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1890
Page
4
Question on Western Country Name Sparks Responsibility Debate
The remark notes a controversial name for a western country near Pierre prompts questions about who bears responsibility for the designation. Local observers and officials discuss naming authority and historical context.
Pierre Center Battle Cited In County Debate
The item notes a call to relocate Hughes county capital to the geographical center, criticizing Pierre for failing to act. It mentions local voices including W. P. Butler and reflected tensions with White Lake in Aurora county. The column laments a turbulent week for South Dakota papers and broad editorial strife.
Sioux Falls Argus Leader Sparks City Boom
The August 5 issue of the Sioux Falls Argus Leader highlights a thriving city outlook with upbeat coverage and vibrant local spirit, presenting the publication as a lively booster for Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Argus Leader
Argus
Pierre man roasts Aberdein buyer over property purchase
Mr. T. W. Pratr of Pierre criticizes W. P. Butler of Aberdeen for poor judgment in purchasing Pierre property. Pratr shows willingness to admit some fault in Butler's decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Pratr
Pierre
W. P. Butler
Aberdeen
Butler
Pierre Feud Over Free Press Ad Polite or Not
In Pierre, a deadly feud erupts over whether it was political for the Free Press to run an advertisement labeling Elder Fielder as untrustworthy under oath. The clash centers on the impact of the piece on public perception and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Free Press
Fielder
No. Noted remarks about South Dakota regions and aid
A brief note mocks regional reporting in Pierre and Huron coverage, contrasting claims about eastern Missouri river country in Sioux Falls area with the wider South Dakota condition and aid needs.
Pioneer Enters Tenth Year With Improved Weekly Form
The Aberdeen Pioneer begins its tenth year under new management and has become a livelier, handsomely produced county weekly. The Huron ite, two months older, advises it to go in and win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Pioneer
Pioneer
Quote on hotel counts in Prere and Aberdeen
W P Butler notes Prere has fewer hotels and residents than Aberdeen yet reports 400 hotels listed. He questions the accuracy stating that the figure seems inflated and implies only about one third may be real.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prere
Aberdeen
W. P. Butler
Magnificent corn stalks tall in Torger County farm
A Horley farm belonging to Capt. C. A. Near yields corn stalks that reach 11 feet 5 inches. Neighbors note the stalks are magnificently eared and show no signs of hot winds, marking Torger County as a top corn area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torger County
Capt. C. A. Near
Horley
Capitol relocation debated for state residents
Discussion favors moving the capital to a more convenient and cheaper meeting site like Huron over Pierre to benefit a majority of state residents. The proposal argues the good of the whole state requires a capital located where most people can access it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Pierre
Corby Reports School Trip Aglow With Praise And Caution
Hon F F B Corby returns from an editorial tour praising the trip for boys and girls while noting the Bik Hills were glorious and the Fort Pierre Cheyenne crossing area may not suit general farming. He warns water scarcity and suggests the region be kept for stock ranges rather than cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. B. Corby
Fort Pierre
Census Talk in Huron Sparks Local Debate
Sioux Falls and Pierre papers debate the recent census for Huron. Headlines claim the census was genuine despite local officials and citizens, highlighting financial strain in Brule County and calls for funds. The mock verdict against Padtown resurfaces as controversy widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padtown
Sioux Falls
Brookings County Campaigns Spark Local Talk
The Brookings Register notes widespread campaigning in Brookings County over Pierre funds. Local supporters accuse opponents of squandering money while promising to back Huron in upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings Register
Pierrre
Brookings County
Pierre
Huron
Huron Capital Prospects Rise as Election Nears
In the Hills region sentiment divides and may curb Pierre’s vote. Accessibility during the actual ballot is seen as a key factor that could swing results away from the temporary capital plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Hills
Pierre
Brule County Favors Huron as Capital Location
The article argues Brule County should support moving the capital to Huron. It notes travel costs for a Brule County man to Huron and Pierre, plus two days of extra time and hotel bills, asserting capital location serves Brule County interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball, Brule Co
Brule County
Huron
Pierre
Huron Seen As likely permanent capital in Brule county
The piece argues Huron will win a Brule county majority for permanent capital. A Buffalo county resident in town predicts Buffalo will back Huron. The section favors Huron as most accessible to the greatest number of people in the race today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Chamberlain
Brule County
Buffalo County
Buffalo
Irrigation Boosts Wheat Yields in South Dakota Fields
A Deadwood special reports irrigated land yields range from thirty to sixty bushels per acre, while rainfed fields average about twelve. Irrigation has surpassed expectations and is described as inexpensive, promising South Dakota as a state of fertility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Sioux Falls
Deadwood
South Dakota
Compliments of the Pierre Free Press to the Pierre Capital
A brief exchange of remarks between two Pierre, South Dakota papers criticizes polemical comments in a morning Capital edition. The Free Press cautions against heated rhetoric and urges self-examination before criticising others.
Huron Named Center for Concealed Convention Preparations
Reports from Sioux City and Mitchell highlight Huron as the hub for forthcoming state conventions. Headlines describe preparations for the Republican gathering while Miell and Mitchell areas prepare for their respective events and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Advocate shifts support from Pierre to Huron with bonds debate
The piece analyzes South Dakota politics around Pierre and Huron, noting Pierre’s failed schemes and a proposed 100000 bond issue for city debt with 7 percent interest due Sept 16 and dated Oct 1, 1890. It argues Huron’s central location makes it more accessible to most residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Pierre Free Press Claims Wide Election Fraud Ties
The paper cites civil engineer W P Butler as close to Pierre managers and an eye witness to election frauds. It accuses city officials of padding assessments and census figures to swindle funds while predicting a $500000 vote-buying effort in the final days of the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Free Press
W. P. Butler
Pierre
Butler
Mr. Butler
Pierre Lis
Amid St. Lawrence Journal Conflict in Pierre
The St. Lawrence Journal in Pierre accuses Haron of defaming the western part of the state and calls for truth to save time and expense of exploration. The piece imagines a transformation with Pierre at the center, amid a mix of places and peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence
Pierre
Haron
Tophet
Census turmoil fuels South Dakota capital fight in Sioux Falls
The Sioux Falls Daily Press argues that population shifts west of the Missouri justify placing the state capital for convenience, not geographic center. It cites Pierre and Huron conflicts, alleging schemes to shift votes, inflated Pierre property assessments, and calls for ending the contest this November with strong support for Huron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Pierre Free Press
Pierre Organs
Sioux Falls
Missouri
Census figures for Black Hills region by county and three cities
Black Hills Census data released by W Mather lists county populations led by Pennington 6,461 Meade 4,480 Custer 1,081 and others totaling 436,086 for counties west of the Missouri. City populations for Lead City Deadwood and Rapid City are noted. area remains partially organized with many counties ungoverned within the Sioux Indian reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Sioux Falls
W. Mather
South Dakota
Missouri River
Deadwood
Lead City
Rapid City
Pennington
Meade
Enns
Lawrence al
Banting
Ewing Eies
Ees
Washington
Atourbon
Essencedeees
Aes
Pomoog Bogard oPiestuaeeene
NOWHD
Eveee Jetehteevead 'Ee
Sterling Pree
Eeeetanes Lil Lyman
Reideaseves Vert
BOG Bony Dik
Chote Wu
Rhinehart
Sioux Indian Reservation
Perntpal
Follo
Pigs and Bonds Hit Hughes County Facing Debt
The fragment notes Piurce as a key figure in hog holdings, claiming Hughes County and Pierre own 344 hogs valued to clear bonds. It claims over 4 million dollars tied to hogs, with debts exceeding a million and a 1889 loss of 1,778 from a boom year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piurce
Hege
Hughes County
Pierre
Sheep boom hits Pierre area as flock declines
The Pierre region reports a sharp sheep drop from 2070 in Hughes county last year to 1615 this year, a loss of 456. Despite nationwide gains in other counties, local farmers struggle with wool shortages and a stock country reputation faces strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Hughes County
Horses Seek Escape From Pierre In Long-Running Loss
In Hughes county the 1889 assessment counted 1705 horses while 1890 shows 1340 horses, a drop of 365 amid booming horse country readings. The note hints at shifting horse populations in the region and public concerns in local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Hughes County
Puinar and Hughes counties gain four boom years of growth
The report notes that Puinar and Hughes counties saw four major boom years since establishing the capital, with a population rise from 44 in 1969 to 48 by 1890, reflecting early growth and settlement patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puinar
Hughes County
A Third Capital Candidate Emerges in Wolsey Fight
The Sioux Falls Daily Press reports a new candidate sprung near Wolsey to disrupt the state capital race. Critics say the move serves real estate interests and has Chicago St Paul and Sioux City financiers backing it, potentially hindering whichever of Huron or Pierre leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Prégg
South Dakota
Wolsey
Huron
Chicago
St. Paul
Sioux City
Pierre
Haron
How to Command Respect. Egan Express
Pierry argues rapid development if permanent capital is secured, a claim he casts as applicable to any town in South Dakota. The piece questions whether a few can outweigh the interests of the many and warns the idea will be rejected by intelligent voters. it urges the reservation to reject this doctrine to avoid losing respect from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
California
Iowa
Colorado
Nevada
Pierre Baset
Aberdeen
Pierre Ant
Pierre
Board of Trade
South Dakota
Egan
Pierry
Cattle counts drop in Hughes County figures
Official census style note records Hughes county cattle herds, 4767 head last year and 2571 head this year with a 2196 decline. The message ends with a question about who pays taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Hughes County
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Tar White Lake
Aurora County
Hooper
Sioux Valley
DeSmet
Tae Oclrichs
Advocate
Central
Conraleral
Jim
Jin
Flandreau Enterprise
Hutton
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
Harish
Tor Rewlong
Tas
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