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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1904
Page
5
A 1904 column recalls the Second American Conference on International Arbitration urging support for treaties with France Germany and Britain. It contrasts the Kruger estate with Lincoln and critiques football deaths urging leaders to curb the sport. Dr Frank Gunsaulus praises Savonarola in a Sioux Falls lecture. The Sioux Falls Press riffs on Roosevelt’s election win and General Apathy’s role.
A budding political operative predicts Lawson will win the presidency if finance moves clear to the end, signaling a rapid surge in support for the candidate.
In Brown County a coal seam three feet thick has been discovered and touted by promoters as mineable at a profit. Local prospect and mining interest rise as tests and plans unfold.
Naval and postal officials present their perspectives before the Merchant Marine Commission. The discussion centers on standards, regulations, and the future role of naval and postal services in maritime affairs, reflecting on long-standing practices and emerging policy questions.
A Spirit of Dakota comment on Minnesota and other states predicts that if last May’s infamy recurs in a state convention, the party can drop any candidate without peril. It says voters will force favored men onto the ticket or the camel will refuse to carry the load, a braying cameloid image.
Col. McClure recalls Pierre’s battles against Sioux Falls and Minnehaha county while contrasting 1904 with the 1890 corker. Bras of Mitchell reports Milwaukee line extension to the Hills via Chamberlain in 1905. Aberdeen News notes North Dakota’s legislature may have a lone Democrat. Richards Trust offers loans.
Foreign Minister Lamsdorff and Ambassador Hardinge are cited as the Russians display notable courage skill and determination in a remark poised for coverage in the Official Messenger with advance press agency notes highlighting their stance.
The report notes eggs at 25 cents a dozen and turkeys at 30 cents per pound in larger cities, highlighting farm products as sizable in an era of large Republican majorities.
The Black Hills are projected to produce 7 million dollars in gold this year. State beer production is expected to double that amount and exceed it slightly.
The Vermillion Republican urges approval for a new state house while noting likely delays. Heavy snows hit North Dakota and Minnesota as James River's banana belt enjoys November sun. A political divide in the South favors Teddy and worries progress.
Henry Watterson urges focus beyond politics as President Roosevelt heads home from the Exposition. The piece notes Missouri admiration, a new streetcar line in Pierre, and looming legal action against the meat trust by Attorney General Moody.
In Sadan tengine service offered on Nickel Plate dining cars and alacarte options. Air trains depart from La Salle Street Station Chicago with a city ticket office and 111 Adams Street. For more particulars contact John Y. Cullahan General Agent 113 Adams Street Room 298.
The Argus Leader notes South Dakota is sixth among twenty five corn states with 28.1 bushels per acre and total production of 43,836,000 bushels, trailing Illinois Iowa Nebraska Indiana and Ohio. The piece reflects on the state’s shift from wheat and populist roots to corn.
Nickel Plate Road offers daily routes to Ft Wayne Findlay Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York Boston and eastern centers with standard equipment and dining car meals from 5c to 1.00. No excess fare. Christmas excursion rates December 4 1904 to January 2 1905 at a fare and a third for round trips Chicago to Buffalo with through sleepers and dining service. John Y Calaban general agent 113 Adams St Chicago.
In Alvarado near Fort Worth Texas on a Sunday night J M Williams, angered by his stepdaughter’s elopement with Steve McKinney, shot the bridegroom, his father D V McKinney, and wounded the brother. Williams fled after the killings as the bride was left in a pitiful condition. Police seek Williams, seen as desperate and enraged over the escape.
The U S Supreme Court heard arguments on Senator J R Burton of Kansas appealing a Missouri district court verdict. He was convicted of taking compensation for representing parties before the post office department violating section 1782 of the Revised Statutes. The lower court imposed a $2500 fine and six months imprisonment. Burton and his attorneys denied the charges and contended the trial judge erred in not directing a verdict of not guilty.
General Davis, judge advocate, drafts an ordinance to double the saloon distance from Fort Snelling to two miles, aiming to push saloons off the reservation. The plan targets bars near the edge of the Fort Snelling reservation currently within one mile of government buildings.
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