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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1893
Page
4
A playful column riffs on free trade and free soup, questions if Cleveland will send a substitute to the Hawaiian war, and lampoons royal groveling. It imagines Queen Lilli, a muskrat and cornhush sign for a big South Dakota crop, and hints at a merrier Christmas under a Republican administration.
Weather last week was harsh and the market lagged, yet Iowa output outpaced the national market during the same period. The report notes work as the best antidote to the blues despite tough conditions.
The Grand Island beet sugar factory has finished its season for the winter. Output shows about two and a half million pounds of product completed for the period.
A humorous suggestion proposes marchers in democratic parades of 1996 wear a soup bone instead of a rooster as a lighthearted icon.
The quote argues that a working man would face lower costs if the Wilson bill passes, suggesting a necessity to accept higher living costs otherwise. It frames the bill as essential for affordability and survival for workers.
Mr. Cleveland's remarks leave Democrats who supported using force to restore the queen in a difficult position, highlighting internal divisions over royal restoration efforts.
A would be statesman urges the legislature to abolish the cold wave flag and introduces a broad package of proposed remedial legislation aimed at addressing the issue.
The Chicago Times suggests a playful revision of the old adage to reflect Hawaii’s situation. It proposes replacing Barkis is willin with Willis is barkin as a cheeky nod to current Hawaiian affairs.
President Dole vows to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer and notes that Hawaii will extend the contest into a lengthy period.
Minnesotans rally in public meetings regardless of party against proposed changes in the McKinley tariff law. Sheep raisers and flex raisers say they feel the pinch from the prospective tariff adjustments.
A struggling workforce faces a harsh winter with many men relying on free soup programs to survive. The public aid efforts reflect widespread economic distress and rising demand for charity amid cold months.
The Chicago jury in the Coughlin case lives well with an elegant room fitted with piano and billiard table and was taken to the theater Wednesday evening under guard in a booked box. Jurying in Chicago must be pleasant.
The passage argues that a tariff labeled for revenue only is effectively a free trade tariff. It compares such a policy to Great Britain's own revenue oriented tariff scheme, noting the implicit impact on trade and duties.
A reflection on South Dakota climate praising its rare calm days and questioning why storms erupt occasionally. The speaker longs for steadier conditions and milder weather throughout the region.
The passage notes that several leading Democrats now concede the Wilson bill faces slim chances of becoming law. It highlights doubt within the party about its prospects and possible legislative obstacles.
The Paris hazardous device thrower says he was paid 100 france by a well to do anarchist to stage a major attack. Both were to meet in a small bred hot coop about half an hour away.
The speaker notes there is no more land in the Northwest than in Columbus era discovery, yet land users increase hourly and demand pushes prices higher. The observation ties geographic scarcity to rising costs amid growing occupancy.
A Watertown man says he routinely gives a ninety day note at Christmas time and feels no winter seems worth mentioning afterward.
In a sweeping reform mood workers abandon rapid growth for steady footing as urban laborers pull back from speculative policy. They urge petitioned measures to coax the economy’s spirited charger to walk, not gallop, toward stabilization.
Mr. Cleveland’s message on the Hawaiian question proves to be a complete backdown from the position heretofore assumed by his administration. That wonderful backbone seems badly broken.
The two major Nebraska beet sugar factories produced about 6.4 million pounds this year. South Dakota consumes around 23 million pounds annually. The data suggest room for additional factories to meet demand.
A commentary notes Mr. Cleveland's impact on the nation as fathers of owners vote for him, implying many stockings remain empty this season due to political choices made last year. The piece links economic malaise to political decisions and public sentiment during the holidays.
As a concession to men enjoying soup on the Wilson bill the Ways and Means Committee reduced the duty on cut diamonds from 15 percent to 10 percent.
Pierre dispatch reports a mortgage on controlling Pierre Capital stock foreclosed. The Heronirs expresses regret over the proprietors bad luck with the Capital venture.
A Chicago single lady organist testifies she believes Pendergast is of unsound mind after he showed attentions and asked to sing. The report notes hopes the lady’s appearance does not confirm her opinion.
It is predicted Mr Cleve land will retreat from his proposal to use force to restore the queen. Observers say his backbone has proved too heavy a load at last.
A. J. Ewling the general manager of the O. M. & St. P. road and lifelong Democrat announces his conversion to the Republican party and support for protection saying recent months prove a high protective tariff serves all classes.
The Brookings debt repudiation circular, born in Kingsbury county, gains endorsement from leading populist papers but draws criticism from some public figures including Senator Kyle who object to labeling it a populist move.
The Watertown correspondent of the Minneapolis Journal notes strong talk about Hon. W. B. Sterling, former United States district attorney under Harrison, as a potential senator. He is described as popular, eloquent and magnetic, admired by young party members.
The Brookings County Press releases a six teen page issue printed on pink paper. It is praised for elegant presentation and depth of local advertising, signaling Brookings as a leading business town in the state.
John A Stroube of Chamberlain, famed for a recent shooting scrape, is depicted as an old Iowa boy whose early training seems forgotten if he is seriously at fault. The piece notes his physical being makes him a poor mark for a shotgun in sensitive human circumstances.
Former Sioux Falls journalist J Adam Bede is a candidate for U S marshal for Minnesota. He filed his application with the attorney general in Washington and presented it on birch bark as a symbolic gesture of safety in political waters and self reliance if not chosen.
Democrats claim Hopkins won Chicago mayoralty by 1300 votes while Republicans allege illegal voting and a contest. The usual Democratic margin is 15,000 to 20,000, so 1300 is not a strong endorsement.
The text questions why Mr Cleveland earns favor with Englishmen and English newspapers. It argues John Ball’s views on right and justice are biased toward self interest, with justice following after self gain.
The editor of the Huronane is invited to Des Moines to observe the making of a new Republican United States senator. He has long aided Iowa incumbents but cannot vote, so he will likely send regrets.
Minneapolis adopted a plan to provide breakfast for all lodging applicants at the police station. The first day 150 men were served, costing a little over $3 total. In the following 24 hours patrol wagons stood idle and only two cases of drunkenness appeared in police court.
The citizens of Hot Springs prepare to dedicate a splendid thirteen room white sandstone school building hailed as among the finest in the state. Mr Shannon of the city is invited to give the dedicatory address but cannot attend. The city is envisioned as a desirable American dwelling place with a strong educational spirit.
A New York felt and woolen goods maker with 1100 workers says it will close all factories on December 15 to cut stock. The move is driven by the Wilson bill reducing wool and goods values by 25 to 30 percent, with expected widespread suffering for workers.
A critic wonders why the promised business revival did not follow Sherman law repeal and argues that Democratic opposition to the McKinley bill has not improved prospects. The piece questions judgment on economic policy and its impact on prosperity.
The passage argues that the nation will endure at least two years of severe hardship in commerce and industry. A lasting revival hinges on the election and seating of a Republican congressional majority.
The president names Wayne McVeagh for minister to Italy amid expected heated confirmation fights. Critics recall past disappointments with Gresham and label McVeagh treacherous and cowardly, arguing he disgraced the party and is now aligned with his true political stance.
The January Harper's Magazine, on sale the 22nd, features the first part of George du Maurier's Trilby with illustrations, Edwin Lord Weeks's Persia caravan journey, Richard Barding Davis's The West and East Ends of London, a Brander Matthews New York tale, and Owen Wister's Wild West story Balaam and Pedro about a Wyoming horse and cruel master.
The message of Mr. Cleveland on the Hawaiian question is a complete back down from his earlier position and an admission of failure to restore the queen. Democratic papers like the New York World, San Francisco Examiner, and Chicago Times condemn his actions, which are seen as a blemish in American history.
An editorial argues that Vanderbilt's ten million dollar mansion benefits the economy by employment. It contends the wealth spent on construction supports hundreds of workers, contrasting this with vaulting money in a vault. The piece questions if the world is poorer for the house’s existence.
Telegram from Gettysburg South Dakota to the Sioux City Journal reports a cruelty and injustice case. James Flyte of the town faced a medical examining board in Faulkton after being carried to trains on a mattress. The telegram credits Dr. F Bullard as the board chair and notes his political position as secretary of the independent state central committee.
In United States district court jurors found G. W. De France, a nineteen year old cowboy, guilty of robbing a mail carrier of a mail pouch. Judge Dundy indicated a life sentence in the penitentiary. The carrier was a boy. the thief took only a cent.
Representative Robert T. Sedam returns from Ishmons with a woolen shawl made from Sully County South Dakota wool. The Rockford mills owner says the South Dakota wool is the best in the world and orders 40,000 pounds more. The miller notes other wools from Australia but favors the South Dakota product.
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