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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
4
The 1903 article discusses England and Wales fighting drink addiction. It notes 31 treatment institutions, two government facilities, and many reformatories. An inspector praises detention as useless and emphasizes recovery, crime reduction, and social improvement through treatment and prevention.
An advertisement from Richards Trust Co urges readers to call in Huron for farm loan services and financial assistance. The brief notice highlights borrowing and lending options tailored to farmers.
Washington correspondent Walter Wellman reports general prosperity in the northwest after touring Illinois Iowa and Minnesota. He notes abundant bank deposits in agricultural districts and lenders shifting funds to eastern banks, with South Dakota showing higher deposits despite more banks. Farmers increasingly become lenders as western growth continues.
Government officials declare the Panama Canal treaty likely to be ratified with broad support from the South West and East and predict the canal’s immediate construction once approved. They cite completed appropriations and the canal commission ready to begin pending Colombian ratification.
The article notes the Panama independence and ratification of the treaty clearing steps to dig a great canal joining oceans reducing New York to San Francisco distance by about 13000 miles. It also mentions New York’s worn Brooklyn bridge needing replacement and other economic and political items of the era.
Latest statements from Secretary of State Berg report discouraging news about his daughter's illness with little hope for recovery. The brief notes appear in the dispatches, noting the somber tone from Berg and family concerns.
The late fixed date for the Ohio State Convention offers another chance for columnists to discuss Senator Hana and the Presidency.
A Toledo dispatch reports Rockefeller reduces crude by five cents per barrel in the East and two cents in the West affecting market pricing nationwide.
The holiday cold spell spread nationwide with severe conditions in many states while South Dakota escaped the harshest effects. Forecasters warned of lingering frost and travel disruptions as temperatures fluctuated across regions.
State newspapers laud O. C. Berg’s gubernatorial bid with favorable editorials and strong backing from party leaders, signaling broad media support for his campaign in the coming race.
The Annual State Bar Association will convene in Redfield on Wednesday December 30th.
Minneapolis Tribune notes the New York McClellan dinner next Monday will outline the Democratic platform with Grover Cleveland discussing key issues. The invited prominent Democrats exclude Southern and Western Bryan allies, prompting questions about forming a national convention platform with regional delegate balance.
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Washington reports Canada may build an armed cruiser for lake service amid moves in Congress to repeal or modify the treaty limiting naval vessels on the Great Lakes. Representative William Alden Smith presses the issue, arguing the Bush treaty hurts Great Lakes shipbuilding and could spark Canadian protests as Ottawa watches U S plans for a naval training station.
Commodore Edward F. Glover once president of Crescent Athletic Club vanished after a December 18 warrant for grand larceny and obtaining money under false pretenses. He posted bail, failed to appear, and another warrant was issued. Reports say he drew $20,000 from a Richmond Hill bank before leaving his wife at their country home and fleeing to his New York office. he has not been seen since.
London reports the enthronement of Most Rev Francis Bourne as archbishop of Westminster in the new Westminster Cathedral. The vast crowd included ecclesiastical and lay members as clergy robes and diverse orders contrasted with the unfinished brick structure. It marks the first consecrated Roman Catholic cathedral in the metropolitan see since the Reformation.
Chicago grand jury reports harsh criticism of those who disturbed funeral processions and of irresponsible organizations causing disorder. It urges Judge Clifford to direct January jurors to conduct a special inquiry into these objectionable conditions.
Berlin December 30 Emperor William likely cancels plans for a southern Europe vacation to focus on public duties. Arrangements are underway for the traditional winter court functions, especially those on January 18 and 27.
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