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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1890
Page
1
South Dakota lawmakers arrive in Pierre for the new session with a two month timeline. The financial situation dominates debate as factions seek constitutional interpretation. A strong liquor lobby is present or forming, shaping forthcoming bills on enforcement.
A deadly and destructive snow slide yesterday in Serra Crry California killed six women and a boy, leaving devastation in its wake and prompting authorities to investigate the cause and extent of the damage.
Rain has drenched Houston since 2:00 yesterday with unprecedented flooding. The third and portions of the fourth ward show two feet of water in residential areas. The bayou is up ten feet and still rising, causing suspended railroad travel.
The Democratic joint convention in Helena Ontario met at noon with thirty members present, six short of a quorum, and adjourned until Monday noon. Delegates say they will heal differences and elect two senators.
A report alleges Wisconsin Congressman Hanyan pursuing a plan to defraud the state of several thousand acres of land. It notes the Dakota I. O. O. F. grand encampment to be held in Deadwood in May organizing a grand lodge for each state.
The state starts with an apparent deficit of about 585000 dollars due to interest and territorial debt plus initial expenses. Assets total 389400, leaving a projected shortfall of 195600. An Aberdeen News correspondent believes taxable property could reach 250000000, with a 2 mill levy yielding 500000 annually and additional corporate taxes near 750000, suggesting ample funds with prudent management.
N B Rego and Billy James face ridicule for an attempted theft of old man Traversee's farm in the mile square west of the Issouri river, a site proposed for a new town of South Pierre. The text recalls their past ties to the Woon socket Investment Company.
Senator Pettigrew returns from the East as the senate convenes and pushes Sioux reservation matters. Representative Gifford introduces a wagon bridge bill for the Missouri at Pierre and a scheme to relocate Sioux half breed scrip on the reservation. Moody and Gifford back irrigation and a public building at Aberdeen. The Dakota delegation advocates an Indian agent nominee, facing questions about church affiliation and diplomacy.
The Smith system of elevators A B O on Milwaukee's South side has been sold to an English syndicate for more than 1 million dollars. The group, led by A K Shephard a former Milwaukeean who just returned from London, also backs other ventures and previously acquired breweries in Cincinnati and Syracuse.
Yanxton reports the death of John P. Crennan at 9 oclock due to pneumonia. A prominent property owner and active local citizen, he leaves a legacy of business and community involvement.
Rev Dr G Smith of St Paul calls the Bible deluge story preposterous. Ole H Lukken proposed as compromise candidate for Minnesota internal revenue collector. Indian post traders oppose proposed canteen system. Eight year old George Dorsey of Waverly Iowa dies of hydrophobia after rabid dog bite. Mississippi River at Davenport lower than ever for this season. Francis Murphys leads temperance meetings at Waverly. Wardner Washington, a mining town, nearly destroyed by fire. Heaviest snowfall in 25 years hits Wasatch and Seirres Utah with 10 to 15 feet depth. Indian school at Rapid City to begin in spring, occupancy by October. A letter with 90000 dollars stolen in transit between Wipps and Pesth.
Kansas and Missouri storm as Col Foster receives appointment. In Pierre the joint session adjourned with the lower house deadlocked on enrolling and engrossing clerk after multiple ballots. Senate and house caucuses pick minor officers and report retrenchment pay. Weeks wins engrossing and enrolling clerk for the Republicans.
Advices from Kansas Orry Missouri report the blizzard has abated after thirty six hours of passage through both states. The storm did not delay railroad travel.
Wasameron January 7 Colonel E W Foster was appointed Indian agent at Yankton after earlier reports said he was rejected for not being Presbyterian The South Dakota delegation including Senator Moody supported his appointment and story tellers claim a first class religious pedigree secured his confirmation
The president decided to open the Sioux reservation by proclamation before March 2 when the last congress act expires. Gen. Crook advised issuance after favorable negotiations as did Secretary Noble and the South Dakota delegation. The Sioux delegation in Washington pressed that promises were made to induce treaty signing, and Congress is expected to ratify those promises.
Judge Crefoot's opinion states state law revokes city ordinances affecting liquor licenses. Aberdeen council cannot issue or ban sales by ordinance before licenses expire April 6. Returning unearned license fees would require a separate resolution.
The Honore states that 60 percent more hogs have been marketed in South Dakota than ever before and more have been shipped. Combined with increased grain shipments, this helps explain the larger agricultural narratives in Aberdeen.
Beadle county farmers and local business men clash over purchasing goods abroad versus at home. The writer urges business leaders to prioritize home agriculture and circulate money locally to support farmers, protect domestic industry, and reduce farmer hardship. The letter cites Beadle county crops and South Dakota pride, urging partnership between merchants and farmers.
The bill introduced by Senator Moody authorizes the secretary of the interior to conduct surveys and identify artesian wells to develop the artesian basin beneath South Dakota for irrigation. It appropriates 150000 dollars from current treasury funds for this purpose and enables hiring relevant experts and labor.
It is probable that a special term of the United States court will be held in Pierre early in February. The notice suggests a gathering of federal judges and proceedings in the South Dakota city.
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