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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
4
A disastrous fire struck Elk Point on Tuesday causing widespread damage. The report notes the blaze as one of the era's notable destructive events in the Dakota region.
Senator Kyle introduces a bill directing continued surveys at the headwaters of the Big Sioux river in this state. Chas A Boutelle, famed congressman from Maine, is a physical wreck and will soon tender his resignation from Congress.
Veterans and lawmakers debate canteen suppression as the House defeats the proposal. Levi D. Wait of the Howard Democrat announces retirement after selling his paper, noting his long effort to keep the Democrat engaging.
Congressman Gamble has returned from Washington and will personally supervise his bid for the Senate. He is described as the strong man in the race today. The House committee on River and Harbors voted against further funding to make the upper Missouri navigable, a decision seen as prudent for state finances.
The question whether the constitution follows the flag will soon be passed upon by the Supreme Court. The case of John H. Gaitze versus the United States is now being submitted to the court.
A brief note from the Aberdeen Daily News dated the 21st inst outlines that the paper aims to publish full news but acknowledges occasional gaps. It signals ongoing effort to provide complete coverage to readers.
A state statistician claims the South Dakota hen contributes 2,000,000 dollars yearly to the state. The reader asks for a calculation of the rooster’s value using this premise and basic proportional reasoning.
The state newspapers have elected Pettigrew's successor several times since Nov. 6. If orderly, the transition should cease and the men responsible for this task be given a chance to perform it.
The secretary of state records show forty Republican and five fusion senators, with seventy-eight Republicans and nine fusionists in the House. Sixty votes in the Republican caucus and sixty-seven on the joint ballot are needed to elect, making a caucus seem hardly necessary.
Land Commissioner Eastman informs county auditors they may loan up to $1000 on real estate with suitable security and may extend deferred payments on purchased lands to Jan 1 1902 if interest is promptly paid.
The article reports Bishop announcing his candidacy for Professor of Irrigation with notable energy. It claims other candidates withdraw upon hearing his name, leaving Bishop unopposed, and suggests his appointment would make every day feel like Sunday.
Foreign fire insurance companies carried risks in South Dakota last year totaling 27,923,704.93 dollars with receipts of 444,125.84 dollars in premiums. They paid losses of 226,694.17 dollars, leaving a profit on South Dakota business of 217,431.67 dollars.
A critic brands the insurance trust as a deeply corrupt public robbing scheme with exorbitant charges and largely symbolic protection, calling the system rotten and extortionate.
Attorney General Pyle submits that counties cannot charge above 6 percent interest on school money loaned through county commissioners. Brown county and others charged 7 percent, using the extra 1 percent to reimburse loan and collection costs. An amendment now allows state loans up to 1000 dollars on a quarter section, up from 500.
The editor is warned about Missouri’s upcoming asylum at Redfield and urged to change editorial stance lest the board of charities and corrections take notice. With election over, imperialism militarism Bryanism and free silverism have lost appeal, and the paper is told to keep pace with the procession.
Watertown dispatch shows city boosters backing Col Stover for the United States senate. Yet many locals doubt his electability while press writers fill space with political chatter, aiming to stir interest for readers despite skepticism.
The HURONITE questions The Canton News claim that Gamble is the people's choice. It notes two other men may have higher votes, and unity on a single candidate is unlikely. The piece cautions against misleading settlements and argues legislative action on settlement policy matters for the state's development.
The article argues that abolishing the Commissioner of Immigration was a mistake and urges reestablishing the office. It claims agriculture stock raising and dairying thrive with proper effort and that an authorized immigration agent could attract thousands of settlers to the state.
Representatives Gamble and Burke presented Captain Palmer to Speaker Henderson on Thursday. They joined South Dakota representatives in asking a day be set for considering the bill providing a sanatorium at Hot Springs. The Speaker agreed to place the measure for consideration before the holidays. The bill has passed the Senate and was favorably reported from the House committee and will doubtless pass the House soon.
The Scotland Journal argues against centralizing the State University at Vermillion noting Vermillion has benefited the University with about $75,000 in local support. It contends existing distribution of schools is fair and removal would incur high costs. The piece warns against policies that would “hold up” Vermillion and Clay County.
Vermillion Republican argues for bi annual appropriations of 400000 to fund and equip state educational institutions at a central point. It says after two years 100000 annually would benefit the state and northwest, noting agricultural college as an exception and accusing the Republican of errors.
The advance sheets of the biennial regents report urge appropriations totaling 392 395 65 for the next period. It itemizes 130 000 for the state university and 50 000 plus 4 184 25 for the agricultural college, with further sums for normal schools, mines, and surveys. The writer argues for consolidating institutions to improve efficiency and denounces scattered facilities.
The statement warns that if plans are not halted the state’s taxpayers will bear an expanding burden imposed by ambitious legislators and growing communities seeking to advance their goals.
A political note in the Volga Tribune reveals Huronirz endorses United States Senate candidate A B Kittredge, signaling partisan support. The piece stresses the endorsement without further detail on platform or affiliations.
D W Wilmarth attended a stamp-lickers meeting in Huron earlier this week. The gathering aimed to benefit and instruct postmasters and the public. If you lack a letter, Dell will likely be glad to write one for you.
The Sioux Falls Press has been predicting United States senators to replace Senator Pettigrew and making appointments for Gov elect Herreid since November 6. Its forecasts are abundant and ready to claim vindication regardless of legislative or gubernatorial actions.
The Sioux Falls Press accuses the Republican press in South Dakota of planning to discredit the referendum and sway public opinion before any practical test. It argues that the people should trial the measure to judge its utility and that opposition stems from partisan prejudice due to a lack of study of its effects where in use.
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a fast acting remedy for rheumatism with symptoms of stiffness and joint pain. Claims to neutralize blood acidity and end pain, plus Hood's Pills for biliousness at 25 cents.
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