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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1888
Page
1
Public legal notices offered at legal rates. Job work and printing services handled promptly in the approved style. Advertising terms include 10 cent per line and brief briefs prepared for onward publication. Rates listed for 31x months and three months arrangements.
In the Dakota lower house a three-way contest forms among Col. M M Price H H Keith and Frank R Aikens with Price hiring costly headquarters at the Sheridan and Keith and Aikens also establishing bases. Aikens enjoys farmer alliance backing and TE editor and legal support, while Keith faces ineligibility due to railroad counsel role.
The Dakota convention at Mitchell votes four to one for division and immediate admission, with leadership from Justice Bartlett Tripp and many federal officials present. Delegates favor temporary Huron capitol location and urge Democrats to back division as the democratic wish.
Glaspel is out of the race and trains for the judiciary committee chair with alliance backing. He will support the alliance candidate for president, pointing to Smith Stimmel of Casa county as the favored figure. Stimmel, a farmer and Blaine cousin, is openly supported by alliance secretary C. A. Soderberg, suggesting he may lead the voting council.
Private advices report the Milwaukee and St. Paul depot and freight house at Vilas, with several cars on the tracks, were completely destroyed by a fire that started about 10 oclock last night. The agent, his family, and a companion living upstairs barely escaped as the blaze spread before discovery.
In Yankton on December 20 about forty feet of brick cornice from the west wing of the insane asylum toppled. A child, the son of Jacob Lee a disaster victim from October, was beneath the debris but escaped injury as others fled.
An enthusiastic gathering in Pauger honored Dr. Buchanan, late Yankton Insane asylum superintendent, but he was removed by Col Gale and two board members. Citizens spoke across parties, resolutions praising Buchanan were adopted, and a full investigation is likely.
Pierre reports the Missouri river near town stays open and crossings are possible only by skiffs. Balmy sunny conditions persist and businesses are bustling with doors wide open today.
Craniox Jr held in a Diggle trial continuance as counsel argued all day for acquittal. Judge Hindman instructed the jury at 5 o clock before they retired to consider their verdict. The state’s careful pursuit of facts earns praise, with expectations for a prompt acquittal if the jury does not disagree.
Curren of Bottineau charged as an accomplice in a recent opium smuggling ring. He says a stranger delivered goods to his house and asked Curren to forward them to Denver after pre paying charges. Opium totaling 400 pounds found in the boxes shipped by Curren. revenue officers claim strong evidence.
A provocative article discusses the chance of a block to opening the Sioux reservation and notes a boastful portrayal of a Sioux man with a white wife. It references surrounding political tensions and regional viewpoints amid frontier policy debates.
Washington reports on the Gifford bill to open the Sioux reservation and the split it sparks in the senate committee. Dawes favors opening but cautions against violating treaty rights and Indian wishes, while others push for terms fair to Indians and settlers. After holidays, Dawes’s stance could decide committee votes and influence the measure. Chaska and Cora Belle welcome a son at Fort Bennet as the Sioux society figure and his wife face public attention.
Fire swept the steam boat John H. Hanna at Plaquemine Louisiana last night with 100 aboard. Fourteen were saved from the 3 060 bale cotton laden craft built in 1873 at Madison Indiana and operating from Louisville Kentucky. The 877 ton vessel valued at 18000 carried insurance of 12000. Captain J W Banks reports the latest message from Moores City.
Capt. Banks said the number of passengers aboard the Hanna seemed small because travel in that section is light at present.
Acting Adjutant General Kelton reports a telegram from Gen Stanley confirming arrests at Austin Texas during the execution of a government ejectment order. The government has not yet determined any further action.
Fanno December 24 county Republican committee sent Gen Harrison and Mrs Harrison a beautiful keepsake after the election. Gen Capehart, chairman, received an acknowledgment from Ben Harrison praising the Dakota friends and expressing gratitude for the esteem shown by Capt Gregg and associates.
Woonsocket December 21 special: Guy Hanna, arrested at Sioux City for horse stealing, was brought back here by Sheriff Levey last night. He confesses all.
A North Western railway conductor, K. Rowley, based at Huron, is known for his regular travels and broad friendships in Aberdeen New Brunswick. Local residents describe him as devoted to his duties and well regarded for his conduct.
Hon J 8 McMarland of the land office seeks information on Irishman John Gallagher, married father of two, last heard near Milbank Day County. If alive he will receive his estate. otherwise his heirs may claim it. Send any information to the Farland receiver United States probate road.
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