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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
4
A December 24 1903 editorial argues Burke deserves renomination and dismissal of any effort to defeat him. It praises his third term and argues continued service benefits South Dakota and the nation, contrasting past political changes with stability. It warns against prohibitionist excesses and presses for sustained leadership in Congress.
The article contrasts the United States drink bill of 1.2 billion dollars with a bread bill of 700 million. It notes per capita costs of about 15 dollars for drink and 9 dollars for bread, praising bread for health and happiness while condemning drink as wasteful and harmful to the nation.
The senate approved the Cuban reciprocity treaties completing self-imposed Cuba obligations. Opponents warn of dire sugar beet industry damage while protectionists fear a wedge toward free trade. The sugar trust backs the measure, and beet sugar is seen as competitive with Cuban products under the treaty g. President Roosevelt remains a staunch protectionist confident in home industries.
The canal is described as to be built within a decade using modern tunnel and canal construction methods. It is expected to cost about 180 million dollars including concessions. The route would save vessels about 13 000 miles, with a length near 47 miles.
The Doland Record proposes O C Berg of Spink county for governor subject to state convention action. Berg is in his second term as secretary of state and would be the first state officer elevated if elected. Ringsrud and Phillips previously failed after nomination. Conditions have changed.
The text notes that days ahead enact a shift where a nomination equals an election. Berg seeks governor, Bromley seeks congress, and Packard seeks lieutenant governor, giving Spink county Republicans a rare primaries opportunity to decide.
Senator Gorman speaking for the Democratic side vows a vote against the Panama treaty. He notes Democratic tradition since 1856 and portrays the party as obstructive. Republicans are depicted as accustomed to opposing Democratic objections and not troubled by the Panama treaty dispute.
The piece asserts Roosevelt would win re election even if Rockefeller and Morgan pushed him from the Republican party. It argues Rockefeller has not yet gained control of the party or public opinion and suggests support would shift to Roosevelt if Rockefeller joined the Democrats.
Moody instructs Naval Commanders in Isthmian waters to let Colombians take the lead, with the rest to imagination. The move is seen as aiming to repeat Dewey’s Manila concentration and victory.
The piece notes that all votes against Cuban treaties were Democratic except one and that the party backs lower trade terms, implying strategic voting as campaigns loom and disputes over trade policy surface.
The coal mining syndicate plans to cut output as production exceeds consumption. A simpler remedy would be to boost demand by lowering prices to increase consumption.
Commissioner Bach assigns the December income fund totaling 91,183.50 with Beadle County Schools receiving 1,953.39.
The outlook for a new trial for Dreyfus is very promising and his restoration to the army would follow if the revision is in his favor, with little doubt expressed at this time.
The Louisiana state legislature passed resolutions urging United States senators from the state to vote in favor of ratifying the treaty that provides for the construction of the Panama Canal.
The Senate minority may delay consideration of the Panama treaty but cannot block it. They will only delay the canal's construction through Panama by withholding action in the chamber.
Walter Hubbard of Huron visited Miller on Friday to circulate a petition for a Crawford Republican club. The draft petition was signed by nearly all Republicans in town.
The Be Fourche Bee projects that within ten years the population west of the Missouri in Dakota will surpass that to the east. The editorial voices bold confidence in future demographic changes.
Attorney General Knox argues to the public that his drive to curb concentrated power in business sustains his reputation as a trust buster. He emphasizes enforcement actions against monopolistic practices and the need for federal restraint on corporate power.
The office of public examiner is raised to deputy status within a department under the administration of Public Examiner Hemmingway. The change elevates the authority and scope of the office, aligning it with departmental leadership duties.
Colombia's bid for European backing collapsed, leaving Bogotá to contend with Panama unaided in the political struggle. The setback narrows diplomatic options as regional powers shift to a solo contest with Panama.
The text hopes for rich coal deposits beneath Brown County and envisions a roof of massive rock above. It suggests prospects of mineral wealth and geological features without detailing discoveries or dates.
Sir Thomas Lipton announces construction of another Shamrock to challenge for the International Yachting Cup, aiming to add a ninth victory for his yachts.
The Dakota University has received a gift of 1000 dollars by the will of Rev. W. B. Smith deceased, of Platte. Congress has taken a recess until January 4. Japan is preparing to go to war with Russia. Rourke Cochran will succeed Geo. B. McClellan in congress. The Cuban reciprocal treaty will go into effect December 27. General Wood’s appointment will be confirmed.
An amused reflection by Charlies Allen contrasts editors and doctors. He notes editors face lawsuits and spartan consequences for mistakes while doctors cause funerals and elaborate scents. He ridicules language use by both professions and jokes about visits to wives and charges.
A discussion notes limited pledges to the Crawford movement while many favor cautious support from Vermillion Republicans. Editors debate Crawford's possible impact as politics grow blurred. If Crawford fails to win, Linch argues no machine can bear full responsibility.
Bradstreets reports a broad advance in railroad rates over three years affecting most regions. Key commodities such as coal grain lumber livestock and dressed meats saw higher prices with many increases driven by classification changes and carrier coordination. For 201 miles of line representing 98 percent of total mileage gross earnings reached 1.89 billion dollars while expenses stood at 1.25 billion leaving net earnings around 641.6 million. Net earnings rose about 34 million from the previous year and stock dividends increased by about 10 million.
Warning against mercury containing catarrh treatments and urging prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as safe, mercury free, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and price 75 cents per bottle.
Paris reports the United Colombian Committee outlines a staged approach to Panama dispute. First seek U S recognition of 1846 treaty rights via a commission. If that fails, submit to The Hague for arbitration. If arbitration is refused, Colombia will declare war and seek aid from Latin allies. The committee forms in Paris to inform Europe of Colombian rights.
In Washington on December 19 the House backed a resolution by Rep. Wanger to have the postmaster general transmit all papers from the postoffice investigation. The decision came after a near tie on the previous question and a division that produced a 109 to 100 roll call. The minority largely supported the measure.
Washington reports General Reyes observes the Senate canal debate despite directing his communications to the state department. He is impressed by Senator Hoar's speech and plans to publish it in Bogota. Negotiations on his note to Colombia face delays while he argues policy against international law precedents.
Washington Dec 19 The Navy Department reports the gunboat Vetrel has departed San Francisco for Acapulco en route to Panama for patrol duty with the Pacific squadron under Rear Admiral Glass.
All cabinet members attended the meeting except Secretary Hay who remained at home. Discussions focused on the Panama situation both abroad and in Washington, shaping the day's agenda and policy considerations.
In Dayton Ohio twelve girls leaped from the fifth story of the Canby building to the roof and skylights below to escape suffocation. Dr. Lambert, with offices in the building, broke falls to save six lives as smoke filled the upper floors from a basement fire. The injury list includes Minnie Troxell and Charles Reeder who were said to die, along with Mrs. Frank Hughes and Miss Levisson who were seriously hurt.
In Le Sueur Minnesota Mrs Anna Krenen wife of Fred Krenen killed herself and two children by drowning in the cistern of their home sometime during the night. The tragedy was found when the husband returned at 3 am and discovered the bodies.
Avonmore Pa Dec 19 a man was killed and two others probably fatally injured when a can of powder exploded followed by a flash of flame in Edri a small mining settlement Fire swept through the building and three men escaped burning though one of the escapees was burned others remain seriously burned in the incident
Senator Daniel challenges secrecy in Panama talks as the Panama treaty stands with limited committee action. Hoar wins a resolution to improve Congressional Record readability while Daniel cites Loomis and Bunau Varilla criticism amid renewed discussion of Panama’s revolution.
Washington reports Senator Morgan introduced a resolution declaring the president cannot wage war against a foreign power without Congress. It argues the canal treaty with Panama equates to a declaration of war against Colombia and US intervention to stop Panama’s secession violates neutrality and international law.
New York dispatch reports Puerto Plata surrendered to revolutionists without a fight after a severe battle. Government troops abandoned Santiago de los Caballeros due to ammunition shortages. General Caceras fled, signaling Jiminez’s supremacy in the island’s north.
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