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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1892
Page
2
In a third ward special election in Huron Sioux Falls Press notes W F T Bushnell editor of the Dakota Farmer won the seat. The editorial observer hopes his public service mirrors his prudent private conduct for the city's benefit.
A Rapid City item argues that a controversy is manufactured by papers inviting correspondents. The piece cautions against enabling trouble and hopes no harm comes to the Brookings State Agricultural College and its ongoing work.
A Sioux Falls source notes a well known local bachelor keeps bachelor friends at his home and discusses chicken raising. He claims no success at farming except roosters and must buy hens, a humorous take on his single lifestyle.
The Haronite denounces the Brookings Press for attacking the Agricultural college through its columns under assumed signatures. It argues the college is not owned by Brookings and urges Brookings residents to recognize this fact. The writer warns that exposing Brookings to legislative opinion could reveal the city as a center for college row profits and suggest several remedies.
Watertown Public Opinion cites the Brookings Register charging the Press with allowing unsigned communications to incite state college disputes. The Haronite line warns that Brookings is seen as a breeding ground for college row agitation and urges action to protect the city’s profit from large college expenditures.
Public Opinion reprints a letter from Branheart Bros. & Spindler of Curacao dated December 10 1892 asking L D Lyon Watertown SD for information on Black Hills tin mines. The firm notes it uses large amounts of pig tin imported from New York interests and seeks local data for potential sourcing.
The article argues against reviving a state immigration commissioner. It favors establishing county immigration boards empowered to spend a moderate sum locally. It asserts fifty county boards could outperform a single state agent, with each locality receiving value proportional to its contribution, and notes records could be kept by the labor statistics office.
Archbishop Ireland denies reports on Mgr Satolli powers and mission in America. He states Satolli speaks for Leo XIII and that opposition to him is opposition to the pope. Satolli has full authority to settle disputes. O Connell returns to Rome. Ireland praises the pope.
Pallen editor of The Church Progress, in St Louis, rebuts Archbishop Ireland’s school doctrine interview. He argues Ireland appeals to secular opinion, calls secularism hostile to church, and notes bishops dispute Satolli’s authority with Satolli’s school proposals only supported by one archbishop at the conference.
New York dec 19 a hearse to the cemetery carried the body of Ann Day who died at Bellevue hospital on December 3. Born in Ireland she followed a soldier husband to Crimea and later to America where she saved 8000 dollars and later 2500 more before her death. She never allowed anyone into her attic and left a meager fortune despite years of nursing.
Revenue agents report a major seizure of illicit distilleries in Wilkes and Catawba counties. Deputy Collector Jones and a large party raided Bath Mountain under fire, capturing three stills and one moonshiner, with 40 000 gallons of liquor seized in the latest action. The operation followed detective tips from a man named Osborne who aided earlier raids.
A stabbing in Geneva near Cuintex Indiana ends with the Italian colony outraged as Farmer fatally wounds Italian immigrant Steven Farro in the back of the head and neck. Farmer fled the scene and is at large as authorities search for him. it is unclear if Farro was a naturalized citizen.
A morning blaze at the David Arnot cotton warehouse between Twenty seventh and Twenty eighth streets in South Brooklyn sent walls crashing at ten o'clock. Twelve firemen were said to be buried and likely killed as the fire raged with heavy losses anticipated.
The steamship Elbe reports the London bound Cubana abandoned on December 10 at 11 am, at latitude 50° la min, longitude 28° 14 min, with fore and main masts and jibboom gone and the main hatch open. She lies in a dangerous position for westward steamers after a rough passage.
Rev Dr Briggs resumes defense before the New York presbytery arguing against papal and general assembly infallibility. He contends the prosecution misrepresented his inaugural address and cites scripture to support his stance. An audience applauds as the session adjourns.
The Wyoming supreme court heard arguments on a mandamus suit to finish vote counting in Hanna precinct Carbon county and assert the legislature's supremacy. Counsel for the canvassing board sought to quash a writ issued in vacation, while Democratic petitioners argued statute powers allow vacation writs. The argument was ordered to continue.
In Hot Springs Arkansas Mr. Blaine's condition shows little change over the last day. Family and admirers exchange sympathy as he remains precarious yet slowly improving. officials foresee a move to a milder climate in the South when his bronchial illness allows.
After a long illness Senator R L Gibson of Louisiana States passed away at 8 10 p m in Hot Springs Ark He died peacefully with family and close friends weeping at his bedside His wishes will be honored in Lexington beside his wife who died years ago The record notes no suffering and describes the end as a quiet sleep.
Panic swept through a school on Dec 17 when a teacher Anna Schwarm fainted after a fire alarm rang. About 700 pupils rushed to flee along narrow aisles. more than seventy-five were injured and Mable Freedolf likely to die from the panic.
The disappearance of banker Ignus E. Post of Tacoma Washington is cleared. He was not murdered or suicidal as feared and was seen alive in Hoboken before taking a steamer to Europe. He had previously been a member of a national Democratic committee for Washington.
The National Real Estate Association board of control opened its annual meeting in Dec 19 in the Jogi board rooms. The morning session was informal with guest introductions and refreshments. In the afternoon the board outlined business for the August convention, planning committees and events.
James Rowe, charged with murdering his brother in law William Campbell at Port Arthur, surrendered to authorities in Winnipeg during the night. He has not yet con-
In Colo dia Dec 17 City Clerk Gorman says a $6500 shortage was caused by others and that he did not steal the funds. He faces accusations linked to a robbery case and asserts his own innocence.
Fire at Derenn Wisconsin destroyed the engine house along with 1000 feet of hose and the engine. The building burned for hours, losses estimated at 10000 dollars and partly insured.
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