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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
5
In Huron and Beadie county the winter building boom continues with high demand for skilled workers and helpers. Projects extend beyond modest repairs to substantial future residences, including a $5000 house near Lake Byron funded by a Beadie county rancher who shifted from farms and stables to luxury living.
Weather notes predict a regular storm period around the 14th with disturbances reaching crisis near the full moon. Expect blizzards in the north and west around the 14th 15th, a high barometer and northwest gales, and a cold wave reaching the southern coasts. A return to storm conditions with rain and snow may occur around the 19th to 21st, with Christmas Day likely fair in central and eastern areas. From the 26th to 29th rain and snow move eastward, followed by very cold conditions nationwide.
Washington reports progress as the House Judiciary Committee advances the Littlefield antitrust measure. Littlefield of Maine chairs the subcommittee and expects to report around December 12. He argues the bill embodies the president's views and will require publicity of large corporations and a new inspection system.
A Groton Independent note discusses moving the capital removal referendum to the capital. The author quips that the current referendum law is more cumbersome than a capital on wheels.
In the Yanton Gazette residents of the Black Hills express renewed disappointment that Pierre remains favored as capital. They claim long hope for a railroad link hinged on Pierre and vow to shift faith to another town, lamenting the setback.
The Rev. Chas. Sheldon suggests starting an insurance company composed solely of total abstainers. The Lyman County Argus notes such a venture would likely have a small or modest membership and a low death rate.
A boiler at Smith & Steinbraker's sawmill four miles north of Bruce's Crossing exploded killing three men, including Mr. Steinbraker and two others named Hughes and another unidentified worker, in Sidnaw Michigan.
In St. Paul on December 10 William Harvey won damages of 300 dollars against Scheffer and Rossum in a blacklisting case. Harvey had originally claimed 2300 dollars. The jury remained out all night.
A peculiar drowning is reported from Canarsie Long Island. Edward Porter carrying 300 in silver in his pockets was knocked from his sloop by a storm while returning to port and drowned. His crew could not assist due to the gale and Porter sank almost instantly despite being an able swimmer.
The article reports that the president favors admitting Oklahoma first to statehood after reviewing conditions in New Mexico and Arizona. He speaks with senators, noting New Mexico’s backward English skills and limited political participation, with courts operating largely in Spanish.
Monterey Mexico December 9 Through the efforts of Jose Castellot governor of Campeche and president of the national senate a company has been organized in Monterey for exploration and development of 50 000 acres of coal lands in Northern Mexico with a paid up capital of 1 000 000 Among shareholders are Enrique Creel Governor Castello Colonel Gorilla General Garza Galan and A Elguezabel
From St. Petersburg dated December 9, reports show severe unemployment in Russia s interior. In Saratov workers accept 17 cents a day while crowds of beggars flood shops and homes and streets overflow with sick and starving people. Similar conditions are reported in other interior cities.
The funeral train bearing the body of former Speaker Thomas B. Reed arrived in Portland, Maine, at 1 29 p m on December 9. The ceremony marked the final tribute to a prominent political figure.
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