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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1889
Page
12
The Huronite reports President Harrison's message to both houses as a plain statesmanlike presentation of current national affairs. It endorses tariff civil service and leading party doctrines and urges all young residents to read the document carefully.
Fragmentary note warns against careless behavior near fire and urges constant vigilance to prevent blazes. No additional context or entities are readable.
Boston Minneapolis Philadelphia appear in a string of city mentions as readers speculate which city comes next. The note hints at travel or movement with a casual “look out near at home” cue.
The Minneapolis Tribune fire caused an estimated $877000 in damages with about $195000 covered by insurance. The figures reflect the financial impact of the blaze and the insurer’s participation in the claim.
Strusie of Iowa is named chair man of the committee on territories. Dakota has lost much of its old-time interest in this committee.
Co. Henderson of Iowa appears set to become chairman of the banking and currency committee, a key post for western interests and regional financial policy.
The Mitchell Republican enhances its Sunday edition quality, delivering improved size and better content than previously. The paper notes continued effort to provide more value within its available resources.
The new Senator Casey was asked for a one word view on tariffs and replied that he is a protectionist, but seeks protection for wool and hides as well as manufactures. This statement underscores his stance on shielding domestic industry while supporting broader protective measures.
Congress organized Monday with Reed elected speaker by a 166 to 154 vote for Carlisle. One vote went to Cummings of New York. McPherson chosen clerk, Holmes sergeant-at-arms, Adams doorkeeper, Wheat postmaster, per Republican caucus nominations. Dr Milbern, former chaplain, re elected against Rev Ramsdell the Republican nominee.
In the December issue of St Nicholas 1889 an account by Mrs. Ritchie presents Thackery’s boyhood with facsimiles of drawings and letters not published before. A frontispiece bust shows Thackery at eleven, contrasted with his last portrait of Mrs. Ritchie’s father, illustrating a life of truth, courage, and enduring affection.
John E Owens discusses his ambitions as a rising comedian and his wish for contemporary newspaper recognition. The excerpt from Joseph Jefferson's autobiography in The Century reflects on theater life, anticipation, and audience reaction as Owens pursues stardom.
Joseph Jefferson recalls a night of vivid emotion and envy that sparked his resolve to match Owens' achievements. He notes his own imperfect self awareness and the golden moment when评价 and ambition merged, shaping his future goals.
The branch office in this city of the Northwestern Mortgage Trust company, E. O. Issenhuth manager, will be discontinued Dec. Ist. Mr. Issenhuth will be compelled to remove to another locality. He is a genial, competent businessman with many friends in the city. May his lot be cast in pleasant places.
John A. Owen moves from DeSmet to Pasadena with household goods and stock. He helped draft the prohibitory clause and contributed to state growth, while plans emerge for Northwestern Headquarters in Washington to promote Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming with exhibits, documents, and hospitality for visitors.
Moody Pettigrew Squires and Allen sworn in as four senators from Dakota and Washington. A brief formal ceremony followed and party colleagues escorted the newcomers. In the House South Dakota adds two members Gifford and Pickler are sworn in with seating gaps noted. An onlooker recounts a fall and a fatal injury incident near a fire escape and drugstore.
Prof Bristol recounts escaping from the Tribune building with Dr Edward Olson during a blaze. They reached the seventh floor fire escape and, as Bristol descended inside, Olson slipped from the last rung and fell, dying as he reached the final descent.
Minneapolis witnesses the still smoking Tribune building ruins as crowds gather. The coroner collects evidence while an inquest proceeds. officials anticipate a full investigation into the disaster and deaths. Indignation runs high as bodies are identified and examined.
A corner brick building on Second and Huntington streets burned early this morning. Gustave Gross operated a bakery on the ground floor and lived with his family on the first floor while Joseph Bitner occupied the third floor with his family. Ten people perished or were injured including Mrs Annie Bitner and several children. Mrs Minnie Gross died later at the hospital while pregnant.
Presiding Elder Fielder of South Dakota resigns from the Methodist church to lead the Enforcement Prohibition League. He takes a job with no salary provision, accepts a $3,000 debt from the Prohibition Alliance, and pledges moral leadership that prohibition advocates praise and reformers respect.
Arlington Sun endorses I. A. Keith of Lake Preston as a strong Republican choice for the state board of education. The editorial argues Kingsbury County deserves representation and praises Keith as prominent, zealous, and deeply invested in local education.
The document outlines reorganizing into subdistricts with small municipal councils and discusses a pension system for Civil War veterans. It mentions eligibility for those wounded or ill in service and notes enrollment patterns including three and four year service and re enlistments.
The speech discusses federal aid versus local relief for veterans and displaced workers, new states Dakota Washington Montana and their resources, safety measures for interstate rail lines with 10000 brakemen backing automatic brakes, and urges Congress to standardize car construction and create a Department of Agriculture. It also calls weather service reform, DC district interests, and land law adjustments to aid settlers.
Notice to creditors and all with claims against Cordelia C. Wood deceased. Executor van McKixerry of the estate, at C. O. Morgan agent, must receive vouchers within four months after the first publication. Dated at Huron November 30, 1880.
The Fifth Judicial Circuit Court in Beadle County requires Herbert E. Crofts to answer the complaint filed December 7 in Huron South Dakota. If no answer is filed by the deadline, the plaintiff seeks the relief demanded. Notice dated 27th day of 1889.
First publication December 5 notices a chattel mortgage default by Avery Warden of Beadle County on April 24 1889 to Aultman Miller involving an Akron elevator mower binder and other farm chattels. Sheriff orders sale for cash on December 7 1889 at 3rd Street corner in Hews. Amount due listed as 205.67 dollars. Deputy S. T. Waren executes.
Mortgage sale due to default on March 10 187 in recorded instrument. Henry M Joesa and Leonora L Knapp mortgaged lands in the west quarter of section 29 township 109 north to Little. Public auction set for January 20 1860 at 10 am at the courthouse front door in Huron County. W Larrux attorney for mortgagee Wx Mincumst.
A breeder from Springboro Pennsylvania offers a Yogi Holstein bull for service until spring and then for sale. They also advertise 20 horses and mules for sale or private sale at the same time.
Publication advertises no capital required and free outfit for agents of any gender. Promises best stock plan and terms and urges immediate correspondence to F. Corzine at 65 Warren Street, New York.
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