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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
3
Senator Pettigrew opposes the Nicaragua canal and appears increasingly opposed to policies regarded by many as vital to U S interests, framing criticism of the administration and its plans.
Members of the legislature elect will resent domination by party bosses. They will demand the right of way, and anyone who obstructs the legislative track is likely to be run over.
Pierre Free Press editor Yates vows to deliver copies of all bills introduced in the legislature within thirty six hours of their introduction. The note hints at rapid rail facilities for the capital city, implying ambitious, paper driven development on Pierre’s rails.
The Aberdeen News urges Wilmarth and Goddard for speakership as aligned with capital removal, while contending Wilmarth alone serves the interests of the legislature and its constituents, insisting the contest should hinge on the body and the people they represent.
The Kimball Graphic mocks moral views with a jab at Philippine bridal dress and society ladies. An old NY summer season comment resurfaces about gowns and seashore sightings, while a quip recalls a guest who avoided under-table sights. The item frames gossip as irony in dated social satire.
The legislature must pass laws implementing the dispensary system and the innative and referendum. Public opinion favored these measures, though individual lawmakers may differ. Their practical success will drive continued use, guiding future applications and potential revocation. The duty is to craft effective laws meeting constitutional provisions.
The Republican state central committee secretary Thomas G. Orr is reported to have rented quarters at the Locke hotel for the legislative session. The note hints this may be a misprint or exaggeration as Orr is known for his oracular speaking style and the text questions whether he secured a room for himself there.
An editorial argues against headquarters at Pierre for the Republican state central committee. It claims HoRr and Harreld threaten legislative independence, urging the party to withdraw from Pierre and let lawmakers handle public business. It contrasts private citizen Orr with a party official and warns of potential machine influence. The piece also discusses South Dakota creamery growth and dramatic state progress.
The Farm and Real Estate Journal editor reports a ten day visit noting exceptional crops and farmer prosperity in South Dakota. He cites corn yields from 35 to 75 bushels per acre, wheat 12 to 30, good oats, and superb potatoes. He adds most farmers were pleased with the state's prospects despite earlier dry spells.
In Nashville on Sunday Rev. J B Vance of the First Presbyterian urged erasing the church’s north south divisions. He argued for a coterminous geographic scope with the Earth, proposing an American Presbyterian church without regional lines.
In Knoxville on December 27 the military hospital at Camp Poland nears closure as the hospital train from Fort McPherson departs with 42 sick soldiers bound for further care and recovery. Six patients remain, largely convalescents, except Major David Hemphill of South Carolina who is in critical condition and may not recover.
Rome reports that Cardinal Satolli may travel to the United States early next year. Vatican officials acknowledge the possible trip but insist it stems from urgent private business calls.
The Paris peace commission members arrived at the White House at five o clock and handed President Day’s duplicate of the treaty to the president. Secretary Hay said the pact would be sent to the Senate as soon as it reconvenes after the holidays.
A Akron dispatch notes Goodrich Rubber will not join the mechanical rubber combine led by Charles R. Flint. The Akron plant, the nation’s largest, employs about 2,000 workers.
In St. Petersburg on December 27 semi official sources reported that Finance Minister M. Dewitt cannot accept the proposal from William M. Ivins of New York, representing financiers, to provide a large loan to Russia after the recent communication by the United States charge d affaires H. H. D. Pierce.
Notice promotes North-Western Line service to California with favorable single and round trip rates for the season. First-class and tourist sleeping cars operate daily year round. Weekly personally conducted tourist car parties to California and Oregon. Multiple route options offered with no extra charge. For details contact Chicago agents or connections. In exchange an offer from Geo C Ingrham of Stromsburg Nebraska for Beadle County lands.
Washington December 27 The administration will rely on General Otis to decide if United States troops should be sent to Iloilo and how many men to deploy The president and Secretary of War Alger discussed the matter and authorized Otis to act on the ground using his discretion in handling the situation.
Seattle, December 27. A majority report of the special state legislative investigating committee finds the Northern Pacific railroad title to about 9,000,000 acres in Washington invalid. The legislature will be urged to act to restore the lands to the public domain. The inquiry concerns the transfer of granted lands from the old Northern Pacific Railroad company under a congressional act to the Northern Pacific company of Wisconsin, which succeeded the old firm.
Rumor says John Wanamaker partners with Bamford Brothers Manufacturing Co of Paterson to control markets for raw silk, brown silk, and ribbons. Bamfords operate mills in Paterson Belvidere Chaleroi Wilkes-Barre and in North Carolina, making them the world’s largest ribbon producers.
Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hobson sailed for the Philippines on the Gaelic. He will report to Admiral Dewey on arrival and prepare the vessels of Admiral Montejo for service under the U S flag, after their severe damage in Dewey’s attack.
A Havana cablegram reports Henry Becker of Dubuque member of Company A Forty-ninth Iowa volunteers fell through a hatch and died while disembarking in Havana.
U S troops begin regular patrols in Havana to guard against disorders. St Patrick’s Cathedral, the Harrisburg diocese church, was ruined by fire Sunday afternoon. Rome reports King Humbert signed a decree granting amnesty to minor offenders in Milan riots. Secretary Bliss said Hitchcock would sail for the United States January 6 with a cabinet change before February 1.
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