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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1904
Page
4
The piece outlines the push for canal construction now that Panama is recognized as independent. It notes the President's appeal for ratification of the Panama treaty and calls for Republican unity in backing the project, while Democrats may offer objections.
Doane Robinson reports South Dakota reached a record 1903 wealth production of 136,063,264 with per capita new wealth at 253.77 dollars, up from 242.56 in 1902. Population estimated at 525,000, with strong farm finances and substantial bank deposits.
The president presents a forceful canal negotiation message to Congress. It clarifies Panama's independence, supports the administration’s recognition stance, and argues for approval of the canal treaty and related arrangements with Panama and Colombia.
The piece warns that war between Japan and Russia seems likely as diplomacy fails. It states a broader European and global interest in the Japan Russia dispute and suggests other powers will intervene to curb Russia's expansion in Manchuria and Korea.
A U S senator told a New Yorker that if the country votes democratic in 1904 the Republican Senate would stop opposing a tariff bill along democratic lines. He urged letting the people have what they vote for, whether free trade or soup houses, and to again show the evils of free trade by experience.
The machine shows little urgency as the upcoming state convention nears while Chairman Crane has departed the scene.
The passage notes Kittredge Gamble Burke and Martin at Washington while Governor Herried to Pierre works hard at his duties. The busiest are the extractive machine fellows and Bre'r Osborn as wintering in California looms.
The Aberdeen Democrat edited by Hon. Geo. B. Daley criticizes state school funds loaned at 5 percent, arguing the state should earn 6 percent. The piece notes Daley once advocated cheap money and now questions the lower rate.
In Deadwood Judge Moore declares for Hearst, joining a rising tide among SD Democrats. The piece notes the growing bloc and frames Hearst as the leading option amid party alignments.
Sioux Falls will host Democratic guests including journalists and newspaper men from South Dakota this month. The article notes the events occur two months apart, with dates yet to be fixed, highlighting preparations for the visit by key figures and media from the region.
A. G. Keene, new to the newspaper field, has bought a local outlet and plans a paper at Abe Deen. The paper will be described as a canal organ. The Minnesota gubernatorial race is noted as especially lively compared to nearby states.
A short classified notice invites readers to borrow money or buy or sell a farm, directing contact with Richards Trust in Huron for arrangements.
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