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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
5
General Buell is reported to be expanding commercial operations in the Far East, pursuing new markets and partnerships to grow its overseas presence and sales footprint. An unnamed executive cited active negotiations with regional distributors and potential joint ventures.
The article argues General Otis will emerge as a hero regardless of Aguinaldo's shifting qualities and military maneuvers, emphasizing resilience and leadership.
A small group of onlookers gathers in Manila as authorities pursue Aggy who has not yet been apprehended. The pursuit continues with police coordinating efforts.
Congress convened Monday and both chambers immediately adjourned to honor the late vice president, signaling a unified pause across the legislative branch.
The ordinance requiring child vaccinations will be strictly enforced in Sioux Falls, with compliance expected from parents and guardians. Officials emphasize mandatory health safeguards and penalties for noncompliance.
The Hoeronire weighs the question of McKinley and Dewey as a possible Republican ticket. It suggests the party might not fare better with other candidates and reflects on current leadership concerns.
A note from the region indicates Filipinos were not ready for Thanksgiving but will accept the American flag as a proper Christmas offering. The sentiment ties traditional observances to symbolic acts of allegiance amid ongoing cultural exchanges.
The annual War Department report surveys insular policy, army reorganization, the Philippine campaign, and Cuban affairs. It aims to quell critics and present a comprehensive view of wartime administration and policy.
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company now operates 8 273 miles of road. They built 250.42 miles on the C and N W proper and 298.62 miles on the C and St P M and O this year, totaling 5 273 miles. A line laid east to west would reach one third around the globe, or extend from pole to pole.
The great New York publishing house Harper Brothers collapses with liabilities of 5 million dollars. Their weekly and monthly publications including Harper's Weekly and Harper's Bazaar will continue, but with sadness among their friends and patrons.
The Huronite notes to readers that positions on the census bureau are being allocated by Kyle. The paper rebukes Kyle's political record and questions any partisan backing for his Washington influence, comparing him to Senator Pettigrew in terms of career notoriety.
The article reports Admiral Dewey rebuffing John R. McLean’s push to back his sister’s brother in law, endorsing President McKinley for a second term. Dewey cites loyalty to McKinley and preserves his Manila messages while urging McLean to mind his own affairs.
The annual message to Congress is praised as a nonpartisan, broad document. It highlights prosperity under tariff policy with a projected 40 million dollar surplus, urges banking reform with capital of 25 thousand, and supports the gold standard. Cuba and the Philippines are discussed with firm but measured policy, while trusts and imperialism are debated.
The column argues La Follette may run on a fusion ticket and notes all commission printing, including a $600 brief, has gone to John Longstaff of the Huronite, a Republican paper. It claims the Democrat and other officials favor Longstaff’s paper and dismisses La Follette’s control over the funds.
Lieut Gov Kean claims his office licenses him to speak for the Republican party while noting that other notable leaders have faced retirement for the same error. The remark echoes broader tension over partisan actions by public officials.
A Hot Springs G A R post condemns South Dakota Soldiers Home rules barring Home members from holding offices attending primaries or caucuses and voting unless admitted from Fall River county. The post denounces Commandant Arthur Linn and Home Board as tyrannical and unjust, urging fair treatment for veterans.
November just past was the warmest since record keeping began in 1881 at Huron. The month’s mean temperature 41 degrees topped the 17 year average by 18 degrees, with 10 clear, 12 partly cloudy, and 8 cloudy days. Precipitation totaled 0.16 inches, well below the 0.64 inch long term average, yielding a 0.48 inch deficit for November and 6.64 inches for the year to December 1.
The state populist committee met in this city and half the counties were represented. They held a secret session at city hall and passed a resolution demanding that national committee remove H S Volkmar as state committeeman for being out of sympathy with the party. The vote sparked heated debate about the party’s future and magnet to draw voters.
The reform press association adjourned Friday evening after electing President A. Sherin of Water Town, Vice President F. Wright of De Smet, and Secretary-Treasurer Tom Ayres. Attendance was small and no details were given on campaign strategy or oiling the cogs. They urged the insurance commissioner to begin the pie distribution early.
Guy McClure returns from Hawarden Iowa after a three week visit among old friends. Farmers Derschied, Derschied Ed Burch and Charles, add cattle to their herds rather than rely on wheat alone. Frank McClure ships cattle to Sioux City with about 90 head left for winter. George Nafus and wife of Iroquois dine with daughter Mrs A Scouten. Sibyl Sammis, Chicago mezzo soprano, praised by Pittsburg Post on her upcoming Huron college benefit performance.
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Huron SD will be held at the banking house on Tuesday January 9 1900 between 9 a m and 4 p m for the election of directors and other legitimate business E J Milner Cashier Professor Bankrup of the Manka to Commercial College is the shorthand system author Titled fall term opens Sept 3 for those entering the business world
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