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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1882
Page
1
The notice lists subscription options with prices in advance at the Tribune Building. One year in advance costs $2.00, six months $1.00, and three months 50 cents. The text is partially garbled but shows office location and pricing.
OCR reads about passengers landing at New York and varying destinations including Dakota Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin. It mentions a Continental Congress context and a man named Adam and an alleged public acknowledgment of innocence amid a discussion of illness and climate effects on health.
A wary forecast notes no flood of cash this year due to ongoing demands from wider enterprises. analysts warn that revenue will not match the two to three year peak levels seen previously.
The piece argues that legislators face relentless letters and requests from constituents, draining time from duties and limiting effectiveness. It contrasts modern congressmen with those from older states who worked through departments, suggesting assemblies struggle to manage broadened duties.
A garbled report discusses a court scene involving Gen Garfiel 118 and accused threats toward Gui li Scoville. It portrays motives for a crime, public attention, and the subject’s vanity as the courtroom audience reacts to autograph writing and perceived honor.
The text spoofs claims about visions of heaven by Swedenborg and praises figures like Thomas Montgomery and a French painter while mocking critics. It includes garbled quotes about beauty, a journalist comment on Mary Anderson, and a vague note about John Edwards at Coldbath Fields prison.
The Dakota Territory division convention at Panoo advocates dividing the territory along the forty six degree parallel into North and South Dakota. Delegates urge swift action, praise certain senators, and name representatives to visit Washington to press their plan.
A clergyman notes war damaged coins have boosted offerings in the collection plate. He cites a half dollar with a hole passed at church and sold as bullion at reduced value aiding the poor at home and foreign cases alike.
A New York Public table shows prices of staple commodities climbing over twenty years from 1800 to 1900, with several items like corn and red winter wheat exhibiting marked increases. The data track changes by year and indicate regional shifts, such as in Michigan, reflecting general inflation and market movements of the era.
A fragmented interview recalls Miss Evans, known as Mrs. Lewin by law, describing her tall gaunt figure, dislike of gossip, and careful writing habits. It contrasts her earnest kindness with social awkwardness and notes shifts after Lewin's death and the limitations of her later novels.
A Boston Transcript piece on Newport winter residents divides them into shopkeepers and social elites. It cites tales of arithmetic avoidance by a P F family child, remarks on marital matches like a naval officer marrying a seaport, and a social scene where dancing schools and gatherings provoke mixed reactions amid a curiously influential yet flawed set of newcomers.
The report highlights a consolidation plan affecting rail lines with figures cited for costs and services. General Rosser organizes next season's survey for the Canadian Pacific with Major Rogers overseeing Rocky Mountain surveys. Three parties will operate from the western side and one from the east.
A report lists Thomas Egan and associates tied to burglaries across Chicago Buffalo New York and Pittsburg draining nearly 15000. Deputies in New York arrest three cabin passengers from ships Mosel and Vaderland for burglary and larceny of 24000 marks from John Horn of Waals Germany. Suspects include Carl Pfistenger Anton Mugenthal and Schwaub all aboard the Vaderland.
Eighteen buildings burned in rapid succession at various locations including Willeedepark Ontario and Decatier Illinois. Freight brakeman Hugh Feuly was killed instantly on the Minerick division when a coupling failed and he was crushed by engine parts. His body was taken to his former home as officials confirmed tragedy and suspect conditions.
A chaotic account cites possible Supreme Court changes with Bayard and Morton, temporary appointments in the mail service, and queries over a fraud scheme in the southwest. Reporters note smallpox spread, a rogue postmaster fee dispute, and tensions over mail access amid cabinet and district-level inquiries.
Avon Dickenson postpones debut in Hamlet to February in Boston amid shifting schedules. Senator Lamar of Mississippi wins Democratic nomination by acclamation with no opposition. Maine and provinces face rail demand notes and factory shifts. Baltimore house chooses O Keefe as speaker amid broad legislative changes.
In Dublin an insetting of Irish landlords drew six thousand attendees who unanimously adopted resolutions expressing alarm at the land act and its administration. They demand impartiality from commissioners, oppose reduced property value, and seek compensation if appeals limit landowners’ holdings. A proposal urged to present views to the queen. Rome dispatch notes Cantina Ludovine Jacobini sending a papal inquiry to powers with Vatican representatives about possible actions if they desert Rome.
Fragments recount Kankowsky’s and Phelps’s executions. Kankowsky died after a four foot drop in New Jersey for Nina Miller’s murder. Phelps was hanged in Missouri for Ergah Keyton’s murder, professing love and warning youths before death.
Philadelphia Times reports rumors from New York indicating General Grant trusts Gen Porter’s innocence and seeks a full review of Porter’s court martial. Friends say Porter’s dismissal was a grave injustice and call for restoration to the army.
Attorney General Hahn issues rulings on Merrill need for county treasurers to get certificates from district treasurers for school money and legality of printing county notices. road commission quorum rules and per diem pay for county commissioners.
A gallery in a Catholic church at the funeral in Quisby collapsed causing fear and a panic. Forty injured, several very seriously. The crowd surged toward the exit as doors clogged for minutes and women were trampled. The service resumed after the excitement subsided.
Mr poseel of Minnesota returns from Washington and visits Gen. Grant at the Mexican railway offices. Grant notes the road’s future impact on American products and manufacturing, urging development while warnings rise about possible land grant forfeiture amid political stakes.
A contested review by Gen. Swaim draws wide attention as critics question its form and informality. The piece is seen as testing the duty to prove guilt and prompts readers to scrutinize the text and its conclusions.
A warily garbled excerpt notes Postmaster General James amid quarterly financial figures. It mentions receipts around 8 351 157 and expenditures near 9 400 706, with space allocated for aids and counters. The text cites Keilf-Sine confidence and fiscal items dated December quarter.
Reading a stray wartime-era clipping, the tale describes a Kansas incident about a “War Path” claim and a schoolmaster in Austin who reads on a classroom blackboard a grim line about teachers being donkeys. The piece then shifts to fragmented notes about religious divisions in America and a Chicago memo on social irony.
The trial continues with Dr. Gray and Dr. Bowker testifying on the defendant’s sanity. Scoville seeks additional expert input including Dr. MacFarland and others. Judge Cox rules none will be admitted. Guiteau further clashes with bailiffs and declares his aim to address a 50 million audience, while the case heads toward jury submission.
Washington reports on the Guiteau trial where expert testimony on insanity dominates the proceedings. Twenty four physicians examined largely find Guiteau sane with only one of the New York experts voicing a contrary view.
The article discusses growing public attention as Guiteau's trial nears its end. It notes limited inmate visits, debate over humane treatment, and the warden and jail officials' opinions on the prisoner’s conduct and prospects, including remarks on his sister’s influence and the defense strategy.
A collection of letters from General Porter and General Grant dated 1881 discuss appeals for restoring Porter to military rank. The documents urge review by the President, noting alleged injustices and requesting hearings, with Grant endorsing corrective action.
In a Congressional session report, discussions cover committee selections, excusing members, and procedural motions. Mr Orthross faces questioning over eligibility, while Mr Hewitt retires from a public works panel. The record notes suspensions and upcoming decisions with references to Egypt and a Minneapolis building project.
A New York Times excerpt outlines Prof. P B Hough heading a forestry division in the agricultural bureau. It discusses European forestry study, poten tial prairie trees, and state efforts in Connecticut Massachusetts and other regions to tax exempt planting and create public woodlands along highways.
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