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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1889
Page
2
Gov Meterre returns home to Watertown amid strong support for Huron as capital. A North Dakota pamphlet issues the constitution while Sam Small addresses Brookings on loyalty over rhetoric. Beatrice posts James W Borrox as postmaster. North Dakota editors set Devil's Lake meeting for July 16 1890.
The Montana Republican state convention nominates Thomas H. Carter of Helena as president delegate for Congress. The piece hints at Senator Moopy securing a U S Senate seat in December and urges supporters to act with confidence and optimism for future opportunities.
Robert B. Fisk, brother of John F. Jr., is presented as a candidate for the Potter County judgeship. The notice endorses Bob's ability as beyond question.
A statement asserts Haron must rise above personal preferences and prejudices to pursue her highest interests without influence. The text emphasizes neutral stance and integrity guiding her decisions.
Gen Manone regains command of the Republican forces in Virginia and appears positioned to drive a victory. His return strengthens leadership at the front as battles continue and supporters anticipate success.
Dispatches report Mr. Loucks lost the delegate race at his own county convention precinct. The note laments that good men fail to be appreciated at home.
Friends of Mrs Maybrick, unhappy with a life sentence after a commutation from hanging, are now seeking a full pardon for her.
Joan Mitxer of Richmond county secures the Republican nomination for North Dakota governor. The move undermines General Harrison Allen's political plans and shifts the contest substantially.
The Mitchell gun club has begun prosecutions after warning violators. Chickens seized by lawmen have cost the offenders about 364 dollars each.
The speaker praises the republican ticket as honest capable and devoted to the county's best interests urging voters to give every republican vote.
The Aberdeen assembled group of the Taz Pharmaceutical Association recommends W. Branc of Parker J. H. Marshall of Ipswich and J. C. Donaldson of Haron as suitable persons to be appointed to the government’s board of Pharmacy.
Nonrs Daxora praised a strong farming Republican for governor and nominated H. Hansbrough for Congress. Voters favor Hansbrough as a longtime fighter for expanding the territory before its admission, signaling party unity.
The article endorses a prominent Northwest stalwart as a strong addition to Congress, expected to be seated by December. It also mentions Judge Gifford and Geo A Mathews as contenders to return to serve South Dakota, with an implied plan to resolve the congressional contest.
President Harrison spoke at the laying of the cornerstone for the monument to soldiers and sailors of Indians. An immense throng gathered to hear him. He was accompanied by General Rusk, Attorney General Miller, and others.
Hon Atrngo Dickey of Jamestown elected lieutenant governor on the North Dakota Republican ticket after a roll call ends with unanimous acclamation, contesting F B Fancher.
The text endorses Hon. R. Farmer as a secretary of state candidate at the Republican convention in Huron. It praises his public service record and integrity, argues the opposition seeks a targeted attack, and urges Beadle County to support a clean Republican ticket top to bottom.
Acting Commissioner W M Stone issued 17 655 land patents between June 1 and July 27. He now delivers about 500 daily and aims to complete the entire office workload to January 1 1899. Gov Stone, a western practical man, knows what is needed and how to accomplish it.
The North Dakota preamble is briefer than South Dakota’s. North Dakota begins with We, the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty. South Dakota’s preamble states similar ideals and aims to form a more perfect and independent government, establish justice, insure tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote general welfare, and preserve liberty.
A Mitchell Republican urges Davison county to back representatives loyal to Mitchell’s interests with good judgment and fair mindedness. They should act independently, guided by character and experience in territorial affairs to contribute to the upcoming county and state deliberations. Beadle county is urged to adopt this guideline.
Hand County citizens show strong interest in selecting a capital compatible with local growth. Huron could see property value benefits while Pierre and Sioux Falls back growth aligned with regional priorities.
Doland Times notes residents of the Jim River valley oppose Pierre causing Huron to gain strong support in the region. The commentary highlights regional political divides and the likely voting impact in the valley.
The piece argues for careful vetting of candidates for the new state and county offices. It calls for temperance, honest financial management, businesslike governance, fair taxation, protective measures for farmers and workers, and loyalty to Beadle county. It urges selecting seventeen trusted delegates for the state convention.
The Horostre editor states he has never asked for or accepted proxies in public affairs aside from a single common Dakota political practice. He condemns delegated powers being redelegated and calls political proxies a fraud, hoping for a day when conventions require actions clearly provided by the people.
A Heroxire correspondent hints at a mistaken trail in news about the Wessington caucus. The piece notes M. V. Miller is not on the delegation though previously listed as a voter. It also says Maj. Gen. Winston likely teased the Heroxire reporter about the mix.
A warning to Haron residents as the city faces a critical moment in its history. The text urges vigilance and declares that a single wrong step could prove fatal, noting a unique period when mean actions and decisions could sway the city’s fate.
The Tax Republican League of North Dakota elected officers for the year including Judge Sebring of Eddy County as president with vice presidents F. H. Register Joseph D. McDonald and G. K. Andrews. An executive committee list spans multiple counties and includes W. H. Ellis as treasurer and a conference role with the young men's Republican club.
Tar De Smet argues Huron should be the state capital as it serves all interests. He cites lower travel costs for county residents, easier statewide access, and Huron as ideal for state conventions. The Republican convention names a committee to push artesian well legislation and seeks broader talks during conventions.
The Alexandria Herald notes Brookings county shunned Mathews and wonders why the local pride did not grant him a delegation, though a congressional nomination seemed near. The piece asserts Mathews will rise again and that he is not the type to stay down.
Enthusiastic Alpena residents push for the Hu Ron Chamberlain and Black Hills railroad firm, confident a capitalized project will soon be built and bless a vast region of South Dakota's rich lands.
A postal notice announces a farmers caucus in Huron for tomorrow the 27th to choose a state ticket to carry through the 28th. Campbell and Loucks are named for U S Senate consideration.
Taorxpree of the Kimball Index backs Sioux Falls while his paper leans that capital should be at Huron. He remains a Mitchell man at heart and argues for the right location.
Tae Doland Record notes Hu ron likely gains farmers' support while implying farm voters can swing the election. The piece emphasizes Huron as a population hub and suggests farmers hold key influence in the outcome.
A political thought argues that a person unfit to endure life without office cannot be trusted to govern. The quotation reflects a caution about leaders who crave power for personal ease rather than public duty.
In Harop the representative men gather to appoint the initial officers of the newly formed state. The event marks the launch of a new government structure as leaders are chosen.
Julius Toft known as Stein was arrested in New York on the Milwaukee theft charge for stealing 670 dollars. The arrest connects him to the Milwaukee case and removes him from the run.
The Winthrop community notes harvest yields on corn ground yielding 13 bushels per acre and 8 to 10 on old wheat land, with light oats. A July prairie fire burned grain and pasture, a few heroes helped prevent greater damage, and locals praise J L Davis a West Point cadet candidate. Prohibition gains, upcoming county fair, and community tidbits color the week.
A civic appeal urges South Dakota voters to locate the capital in the Jim river valley with Huron favored as the permanent site. The piece argues against a temporary capital and warns taxpayers against the cost of moving the capital, urging active support for central placement and influence in Huron.
Delegates to the Huron convention are George Rice F E Brain C H Rore beck W W Spear D O Hogeborg B Iyersop Jesse Connor W F Brown Benedict Miller Uninstructed. Mathews will probably get five of the nine. The judicial delegation likely favors Mellotte Gifford and Pickler.
The Lake County Republican convention nominated Judge WE Howe for state senator and Charles Bingham BB Bowell and F Knight for the legislature. Resolutions endorsed Mellette for governor. The Huron delegation was instructed to back W F Smith for state treasurer.
A Cheyenne dispatch says Crow Nation chief White Horse was murdered by unknown assailants. His badly decomposed body was found in the Yellowstone River a day or two ago, provoking anger among the tribe and threats of vengeance by the warriors.
Faulk County Favahoy August 24 delegates nominate Frank Byrne for senator and list W. D. Kiting and E. C. Hage for the legislature. County judge O. H. Deer and Clerk of Courts W. H. Bailey are also named.
The Fifth district Republican judicial convention met today and placed Judge A. W. Campbell of Aberdeen in nomination for district court judge.
The Farmers Alliance carried the coin convention and sent a delegation to Huron. They were instructed to favor Patten for lieutenant governor.
In Sanborn County Lerenep on August 24 H. Warner was nominated for the senate with 8. L. Winslow and W. H. McKeele named for representatives. They back Petti grew and Moody.
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