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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1885
Page
3
A garbled exchange hints at a series of odd questions and social scenes. The text mentions a wife, a man, a caravan, and phrases about colors and names, all presented as fragmented dialogue from a city setting. The overall sense is a puzzle of misread diction and historical partials.
Gen Hugh Campbell replies to Senator Voat defending his actions in Dakota and disputing charges of revolution. He cites precedents from Dred Scott to Taney and McLean, asserts loyalty of Dakota residents, and argues for peaceful, legal self-government through statehood and appeals to the Supreme Court if needed. He recalls Union service and rejects Hayes reward claims, insisting his duties were judicial and lawful.
The Covington Kentucky Commonwealth reports a surprise family gathering for Governor Fisk turning seventy. Children from Dakota New York and elsewhere arrived at Union Depot Cincinnati then Covington, blessing the birthday with kisses and shared memories under one roof. Interwoven names include Byron Andrews Robert B Fisk John F Fisk Jr Chas Fisk and A R Scoville among others with grandchildren joining in a festive convoy of well wishers.
Advertisers tout Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup as a perfect cure for coughs colds and bronchial troubles. Available for sale by C Durand and for pure drugs call Geo Fessenden Ott.
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