Huron Chamberlain Hills Railroad Talks Continue
Rail talks among Huron Chamberlain and Hills progress as officials pursue a new line. Officials report ongoing discussions, with no final agreement yet reached.
15 Aug 1889
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1889
Page
1
Rail talks among Huron Chamberlain and Hills progress as officials pursue a new line. Officials report ongoing discussions, with no final agreement yet reached.
In Brookings Aug 9 a Press special claims a false impression over the Brookings county state senate caucus for Mathews. Eureka township elects a Mathews delegation as farmers express broad Mathews support versus political deception. The writer notes harsh climate and grazing viability, and asserts Indians may advance rapidly in coming generations.
Yaxxrox August 9. McCoy, candidate for Congress from the saicide part of the state, was in town today. He attended the county convention in Bon Homme where his friends were defeated. John R. Gamble conducts an active campaign in opposition to Gifford in the southern part of the state.
The Black Hills Chamberlain Huron and Duluth railway is formed with 1,000,000 dollars capital. It plans to lay iron as soon as right of way is secured. Opening the reservation makes the line essential and will be secured at any cost.
Charles McCoy, candidate for congress from the northern part of the state, was in Yanxrox today. He had attended the county convention in Bon Homme yesterday where his supporters were defeated.
In Moronecy on Aug 9 W Hineaure of this city secured a contract to build the home at Hot Springs for $34,724. The item appears in a war context and outlines the awarded bid for residential construction.
In Mitchell a caucus selected twenty delegates for the county convention on August 17. They united behind Judge Edgerton as a candidate for the United States Senate and adopted strong resolutions affirming his candidacy.
Not as Good as it Might Be notes that Gov Charles Foster of Ohio Maj William Warner and Gen Warner plus Gen George Crook met in Onicano. The Sioux commission leader says public acres open for sale are now estimated at 10,000,000 instead of 11,000,000, revising previous Commission estimates.
Lincoln Neb Aug 13 an historic flood overwhelms Salt Creek valley with more than 2000 houses flooded. Water rose for a day breaking banks at midnight and flooding homes as families fled in water filled rooms. Freight tracks halted as a small yard bridge washed out and a locomotive toppled.
In Helena on Aug 12 the suffrage committee reported without recommendation on a separate woman suffrage proposition. A tie vote left the question unsettled. The capital location vote for 1892 was amended to keep the temporary capital at Helena until the election.
First Comptroller Matthews rules the $600,000 appropriation for agricultural experiment stations may be used only for the 40 stations listed in the 1889 estimates. Each station in 39 states plus Dakota and the agricultural department qualifies, while other territories are excluded except Dakota.
August 13 report notes H. L. Loucks president of the Dakota farmers alliance and Scandinavian Elevator company, once blackballed by the chamber. Since returning, C. A. Pillsbury has urged him to reapply and promised acceptance.
A rousing opening meeting kicked off the campaign in Hircnoocg with Hon. A. B. Melville of Horo delivering a spirited address amid enthusiastic support. The event marked the first major gathering of the season.
One of his best addresses and a republican club of twenty seven members was organized after the meeting. Harvest is over here and the thrashing machines are humming consider ably. Now wheat has already been marketed.
Bismarck on August 13 reports strong likelihood that the convention will stay in Bismarck with other institutions spread as committee recommended. Congress has appropriated $20,000 but this falls short of convention expenses, leaving a territory deficit of at least $1,000 to be covered.
Delegate G. A. Mathews says the Brookings county fight was not directed at him and he still expects to carry Brookings, his home county, in yesterday’s events.
Hutchinson County Republican convention convened Saturday and elected a delegation that selected J Gamble for a seat in the D Githetanaingame.
Aug 12 The Republican county convention of Mc Henry county gives a solid delegation for Hansbrough of Devils Lake.
The Gazette announces the candidacy of M. P. Beebe for state treasurer. He is praised for his banking experience with the Bankers' Association and broad county support, with Beebe to be presented at the Huron convention as a capable choice for statewide office.
Opinion from Press and Dakotan arguing that a candidate lacking home backing may be unfit to seek general convention support. It notes the danger of incurring local opposition due to unmet neighbor demands and stresses the idea that a single precinct should not saddle a candidate with burdens beyond their home precinct.
Haron dons capital university attire and steps into the contest with determined resolve, signaling a formal entry into a heightened confrontation. The fragment emphasizes effort and readiness without detailing specifics of the conflict.
Mrs. Jon Sutphen has departed for Tracy and will be absent for a week or more.
A. W. Burtt and Hunes of D. respond to the Sioux Falls Press and Press and Dakotan over irrigation, arguing Dakota growers sought aid from a senate committee, citing drought and fertile land with underground water and urging action by state delegates and Congress.
In Purvis Mississippi at a special circuit court session Sullivan Referee Fitzpatrick Captain Tom Jamison and others appear for trial. The grand jury has been sworn and charged on the law of prize of and assault and battery with a report expected today.
Huron leads with twenty nine points while Pierre trails by twenty seven as voters weigh the capital issue. The remaining options are far behind in latest survey results.
The note describes how the poet Tasso produced his best work in lucid spells during periods of mental disturbance. It highlights the contrast between his creative brilliance and his troubled mind, suggesting a link between clarity and crisis in his writing.
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