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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1904
Page
4
Government Ownership Debate Spurs Rail Road Talks
President Roosevelt's message prompts major rail magnates to seek terms with the government. Chicago & Great Western President Stickney favors government ownership or strict regulation, warning private control could let a few men dominate railroading and threaten public influence. The issue is pushed to the front as Roosevelt opens public discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
United States
White House
Stickney
Chicago & Great Western
Lee Stover Resigns as Receiver at Tage Pistes Land Office
Lee Stover has resigned from his post as receiver of the Tage Pistes land office. Details on succession and immediate actions to fill the vacancy were not provided in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Stover
Tage Pistes Land Office
New Revenue System Needed in State
The state faces inadequate revenue as current taxes and assessments fail to cover ordinary expenses. Officials note coal per-capita spending is very low and some wealth escapes taxation. A system that places all taxable property on the assessment roll is urged to reduce taxes for many and boost the treasury to meet government costs.
Control of the Mormons in Reed Smoot inquiry
Senate privlegees and elections committee hearings on Reed Smoot reveal claims that his oaths to the Mormon church render him an enemy to the country. As the testimony grows, expulsion from the Senate appears increasingly likely, with critics saying church control of Utah politics violates constitutional norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Reed Smoot
Senate
National Guard funding debated as proposed cuts loom
A public discussion centers on reducing officers pay and trimming the National guard appropriation. The debate cites seventy thousand dollars as excessive and questions the true cost of two encampments and two years of incidental expenses. General Conklin notes economy is needed to manage with far less than seventy thousand.
Supreme Court Validates Annual Saloon License Voting
The supreme court affirms Judge Whiting in the Hetland saloon case ruling licenses must be voted annually in towns where the election did not submit the question. Licenses cannot issue without annual public submission, marking the most far reaching decision under the license law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
Whiting
Hetland
Government ownership urged in Congress on rebate issue
In the lower house a strong disposition to back the President on rebates grows. Transportation questions of freight and passenger service concern every citizen. The Homonizes have long supported government ownership believing it would benefit all regions and classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Sioux Falls Tops State Post Office Receipts for 1904
The annual post office report shows the seven largest South Dakota cities by receipts for the year ending June 30 1904. Sioux Falls leads with 51795 10 dollars Aberdeen 25967 18 Mitchell 17217 38 Deadwood 16384 86 Huron 13967 18 Watertown 13697 97 Yankton 11907 02. The figures reflect each town’s business activity and size. The other note references Wm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Sioux Falls
Aberdeen
Mitchell
Deadwood
Huron
Watertown
Yankton
Advocates Seek to Invoke State Initiative Amendment
The primary election advocates will petition the legislature under Sec 1, Article III of the amended Constitution to use the initiative. Submitting this amendment was done in 1897 by the legislature and approved by voters by a narrow margin the next year, marking its first use in six years.
South Dakota ads via Indianapolis News collaboration
The Minneapolis Journal plans broad advertising with South Dakota counties through a partnership with the Indianapolis News. A twenty week series will run to promote the state to a large readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Minneapolis Journal
South Dakota
Indianapolis News
Beadle County
Journal
Legislature considers building plan through commissioner
The legislature could avoid upfront capitol funding by appointing a commissioner to obtain plans for a suitable state house. Before any appropriation, the building’s concept, size, and general character should be defined. The adage about buying a horse echoes needing to see the subject first.
Rockefeller Attacks Lawson in Sunday School Remarks
The article reports John D. Rockefeller speaking out in a Sunday school setting against Lawson. It accuses Rockefeller of never letting religion interfere with his money making and contends he should not mix church and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Lawson
John
Fireproof buildings in a late Minneapolis blaze questioned
The account notes another fire proof building destroyed in the late Minneapolis fire and argues true fireproofing lies with early town construction, citing Huron as having a notable number of such structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Huron
Soldiers' Home seeks wives admission plan
The Board of managers of the South Dakota Soldiers' Home recommends to the governor that legislation be enacted to admit the wives of soldiers to the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers of the
South Dakota Soldiers’ Home
Dowie’s Wife Leaves Zion City Amid Accusations of Fraud
A woman formerly known as Dowie’s wife announces she has quit Zion City due to ongoing neglect and perceived hypocrisy. She brands Dowie a fraud and separates from the community leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion City
Japan Ready to Enter Baltic to Face Russian Fleet
Report states Japan is prepared to enter Baltic waters to engage the Russian fleet. A warm reception is anticipated on arrival with Japanese forces expected to be at home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic
Opposition to Merchant Marine Bill Blocks Passage This Session
The opposition to the proposed bill for the upbuilding of the merchant marine is described as strong enough to prevent its passage at this session.
Gov Herreid to Become Aberdeen Citizen at Term End
The announcement states Gov. Herreid will gain Aberdeen citizenship at the end of his term. Aberdeen is urged to congratulate. The note adds Chauncey Depew may not be a great senator but New York would fare poorly trading him for former Gov. Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Aberdeen
Chauncey Depew
New York
Roosevelt Plurality Cited At 2,526,470 Votes
The message notes Mr Roosevelt’s plurality of 2,526,470 and warns that if Teddy is not satisfied with it the people will make it unanimous if given a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Teddy
Christmas Week Reminder for the Poor and Sick
A plea urges readers to remember the poor and helpless and the sick and friendless in the last week before Christmas. The note emphasizes charity and kindness during the holiday season.
South Dakota land bargains beat metal stocks this season
The item notes farm land prices as a better deal than amalgamated copper or United States Steel. It mentions Governor Elrod's rumored opposition to a larger state militia appropriation and briefly cites the Reed Smoot inquiry into Mormon Church affairs. Christmas sentiment and a holiday travel promo follow with Nickel Plate routes and rates to Ohio and New York destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Amalgamated Copper
United States Steel
Taubman's Turbulent Career Continues in Sioux Falls Libel Trial
Plankinton Herald editor Tom Taubman, famed for surviving a gun incident and a federal jury probe, faces a Sioux Falls libel case where he again escapes without punishment. The lengthy sequence marks Taubman’s enduring resilience against opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Plankinton
Z. W. Taubman
Sioux Falls
Thomas
Post Office Department Expenditure Rises in Fiscal Year
The annual post office department expenditure reached 152 million 362 thousand 116 dollars and 70 cents. The growth trend aligns with the broader development of the rural and city delivery network amidst service expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Who's Afraid! Beautiful engraving for nursery use
The Chicago and North Western Railway issues a 6x9 inch steel engraving titled Who's Afraid! designed to delight children and decorate a nursery. Printed on heavy card with wide margins suitable for framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Beadle County Girl Duped by Omaha Jewelry Agent
Marion Burgess, 19, daughter of farmer John Burgess near Huron S D, was betrayed by a smooth Omaha jewelry agent. The father vows vengeance if he finds the con man. Marion was found penniless in a room on Capitol Avenue and taken to the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Daily News
Beadle County
Omaha
Burgess
Wolsey
Hitchcock
Huron
Marion Burgess
John Burgess
S. D
Marion
Capitol Avenue
Judgment Against Keene in Libel Case Awards $5000
Jury in the case C. J. McLeod versus Arthur G. Keene awarded $5,000 in damages for a libelous Sioux City Journal article. The panel was out an hour. Judge McCoy instructed the jury to focus on damages only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. McLeod
Arthur G. Keene
Sioux City Journal
McCoy
Ten Elks take obligations at lodge ceremony
About 125 Elks gathered in the lodge room Tuesday night to confer the obligations on ten candidates. Visiting members attended. The meal featured venison provided by Eberhart and gifts from McMurry of Lake Preston. A social hour followed with a hearty welcome to the new brothers. Those taking obligations included O. H. McCarty, C. B. Hawes, J. Roy Hubbart, John Fosnaugh, Geo. B. Risdon, Wm. Marston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Elks
Eberhart
Brother McMurry
Lake Preston
Supt
O. H. McCarty
C. B. Hawes
J. Roy Hubbart
John Fosnaugh
Geo. B. Risdon
Wm. Marston
Nickel Plate Road offers daily trains to major eastern cities
The Nickel Plate Road schedules three daily trains to Ft Wayne Findlay Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York and Boston with standard equipment and meals in dining cars under the American Club Plan priced 35c to 1.00 per meal. Eastern terminals are near Ocean Steamship Docks and service is first class with no excess fares. For details contact John Y. Calahan at 113 Adams St Chicago IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Buffalo
Ft. Wayne
Findlay
Cleveland
Erie
New York
Boston
van Buren and
la Salle Sts
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
John Y. Calahar
New England
John Y. Calahan
Chicago Depot
la Salle and
van Buren Sts
Feed and Boarding Stable Advertises Horse Care
Hay and water furnished for six dollars per month. Horses boarded. Teams pick up any hour of day or night. Charges reasonable. A. Teuber, Proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Teuber
Huron bachelors wooed by eastern marriage prospects
A local column reports that Huron bachelors face a flood of love letters from women seeking alliance with them including widows and spinsters. Judges have fined a suitor, and residents fear a prank could end in matches with in-state eligibles, stirring plans to boycott nonresidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Argus-Leader
Old Town
Whiting
Maine
Britt Gets Decision In Notable San Francisco Fight
Jimmy Britt defeated Battling Nelson after twenty rounds at San Francisco on a full limit. The bout was highly anticipated and both fighters had even chances, with Britt winning the decision as Nelson proved himself among the best in his weight class and looked toward future championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Britt
Nelson
San Francisco
Sporting World
Britt
Advertised Letters List Includes Clergy and Local Residents
The notice lists names such as Rev. J. M. Adair Miss Lucy Blair Mrs Clara RB Heintz Fred Horton Miss Helen Hulbert Mrs Nell Jaeschke Miss Warnek Jas R Yager H J, with Postmaster Joan Lonestarr identified as related to the postal listing.
Rhodes Scholar Examinations Set For January 17 18 1905
Rhodes Scholar candidates will be examined at Yankton College on January 17 and 18, 1905. For further information contact W. J. McMurry in Yankton South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Yankton College
W. J. McMurrry
Yankton
Tourist Tickets to Colorado on Winter Through Trains
Round trip tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo are sold daily in winter. Travel via Union Pacific and Northwestern lines on fast through trains with high class equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Union Pacific & North-Western
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santa Claus
C. F. Koepp
Huron, South Dakota
Dakota
John Longstaff
Mr. Stickney
Ment
Mormon Church
Utah
Public Opinion
Wm. J. Bryan
Tom Watson
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
David B. Hill
Swayne
Northern
Florida
North
Bumber
Apostle Dowie
Black
Richaards Trust
Tom Taubman
the Plankinton
Sense Timning Td
Keene
McLeod
Elks
Huron Post Office
Joan Lonestarr
Rhods
Colorado
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