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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
6
A collection of brief items and opinions notes the California assembly defeat of an anti Japanese law, Roosevelt veto of the census bill, Oklahoma Governor Haskell's indictment, YMCA funding in Brookings plans, and local weather and politics chatter. The storm disruption delays a South Dakota Press Association meeting and critics mock a proposed jog care institute.
The electoral college will convene to ballot for the president and vice president with Taft and Sherman to be officially declared president and president-elect. The insurgent party faces harsh wishes from commentators as Pierre lawmakers seek enacted laws. An appropriation of 14000 is requested to compensate Oscar Hunt for lifelong injuries from a cannon explosion at a state encampment in Huron years ago.
Mr LaFollette urges an investigation into a colleague's senate bid while noting Governor race era ethics. Robert objected to Stephenson using his money now for own interests. Senator Cummins praised late Senator Allison, contrasting with charges against rival Ailigon during his life and campaign for the senate.
The text proposes lawmakers use Rockefeller support to pull Standard Oil from the state. It suggests Rockefeller would propose a partnership and profits to pay off debts from prior and current reform administrations.
A fragment discusses J A Ross love letters and a wife defending herself, describes the primary law as election machinery, and cites Crawford Richards Hopkins Stephenson as critics. It notes disagreement among doctors and argues legislatures guard constitutional prerogatives over voters in nominating officials.
The legislature supports funding to finish the capitol project, arguing completion prevents further economic loss. Governor Vessey reportedly disagrees with Mr Wheaton, the state food and dairy commissioner, who is depicted as a career job hunter whose tenure tends to be short.
A reform legislature argues members should receive actual mileage for travel to and from the state capitol. The piece condemns mileage graft, noting it existed before railroads and that travel expenses have improved with new states admitted. It urges reduced mileage allowances and cheaper travel.
The senate passed a joint resolution authorizing the state board of regents to accept a $40,000 donation from Andrew Carnegie for a university library. Despite objections, the measure carried by one vote, though it commits the state to an ongoing annual expense of $6,400 indefinitely.
General J. S. Clarkson longtime Republican leader and former Des Moines Register figure, who has held the New York port collection for eight years, will be replaced by the president’s secretary Mr. Loub. Initial plan to place Leeb in a cabinet role shifted when Taft resisted.
Mr Bryan argues relief must come from the democratic party to end trust extortions, but many see this as unlikely. The party has rarely controlled government in fifty years and has, in turn, strengthened its main foe, reducing chances of another national election win.
Henry D. Thomas, secretary of Cleveland United Trades and Labor Council and Ohio Federation of Labor, announces that organized labor across the United States has begun a campaign for a seven hour workday in all industries. He argues the eight hour day was only the start and aims to eventually reduce hours to one per day if necessary.
The arrival of President-elect Taft from Panama prompts notes on canal feasibility after his dam tour. Engineers will present opinion on the Gatum dam and the lock system, with results due on Taft’s return to New Orleans. Senator Tobin fuels talk with a state wiring inspection bill, raising fears of costly compliance and political jobs for insurgents.
The Bruce Herald argues habit forms early, linking simple acts like putting on a shoe or coat to lifelong patterns. It warns that youths imitate older peers, often embracing tobacco, liquor, or other vices to appear grown, and stresses the duty to cultivate good habits and avoid undesirable ones.
A Sioux City News opinion holds that a judge is a lawyer with influence, not sacred, and that justice, not the bench, is sacred. It argues corruption exists, criticising faulty judges while defending the need for scrutiny to improve administration of law.
George F. Parker argues in February McChire’s magazine that the late President Cleveland faced unfair censure for not serving as a soldier. In a discussion with a reporter, Cleveland responds to misjudgment about his stance and sympathy for the Union army.
A narrator recalls a family of three fighting-age brothers during the Civil War. Poverty forced two to enlist and the third to stay home. a mother hid paper slips in a family Bible to decide who would serve. One drafted brother later borrowed a thousand dollars for a substitute, paying it off over years, reflecting on loyalty and sympathy for the cause.
Government forest land use rises across timber sales grazing and permits, with 1908 fiscal year figures highlighting 236 percent more timber sales and substantial increases in timber cut, free permits, grazing permits, and special use permits. Concerns grow over administrative strain and protection costs, prompting proposed budget increases. Also contains medical ad copy for catarrh treatments and local plumbing ads.
Lincoln birthday centennial observance by city schools includes afternoon exercises at each grade with public attendance and a large evening program at the auditorium featuring speakers, music, drills, and patriotic songs.
A dubious home remedy mixes Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparil, marketed by a local druggist, claiming to cleanse strengthen and regulate kidneys urinary tract and relieve bladder weakness even before Brights disease. The notice also mentions a Lutheran Young People’s meeting at John Gundersons home in Iowa Block between Second and Third near Thursday at 7 45 PM.
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