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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1894
Page
4
The Prenkinton Beacon suspends publication as frost heavily damages orange crops in California. Henry Watterson nicknames Mr. Cleveland as "The Little Jupiter" in a noted remark.
The Turner County sheriff announces the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Peter Anderson, crediting diligent investigation and local cooperation. Police say the case is advancing toward prosecution with evidence gathered at the scene.
The Ways and Means Committee of the House has again moved to address the income tax. The panel debates proposed changes and potential impacts on revenue and compliance.
The Bradstreet outlook indicates a distinct turn for the better in business matters. Analysts point to improving indicators and renewed optimism across sectors as economic activity shows signs of recovery.
The State Board of Agriculture announced the state fair will be held in Aberdeen from September 17 through 21. Officials expect exhibits and competitions across agriculture crafts and livestock with regional participation.
North Dakota farmers in regions troubled by wheat smut plan to obtain new seed for next spring. They aim to reduce disease risk by starting with clean stock and improved varieties for upcoming planting season.
If Dan Coughlin is not again convicted, it will be strange given the amount of new evidence the prosecution is dragging to light.
Hopes rise that a hard coal discovery near Redwood Falle Minnesota may prove true. The potential find could bring substantial benefits to the northwest region.
Gust Anderson, a 22 year old Swede visiting Yankton, is reported at seven feet four inches tall and weighing 290 pounds. He is described as still growing.
The city of Sioux Falls furnishes work for a portion of its unemployed by quarrying rock for use in building an engine house.
A sense of improved mood appears in business circles and observers note that the long awaited reaction has finally materialized. The shift is regarded as badly needed for momentum and confidence to recover.
The people of Hawaiia insist they discarded the black queen before the draw and refuse to admit Mr. Cleveland's claim that a misdeal occurred.
The contest for the U S Senate seat in Iowa grows intense as Gear supporters press their bid while doubts linger about a possible victory and the strength of the opposition.
Report states Mr. Cleveland issued another batch of instructions to Willis while plans to restore the queen were dropped due to the impossibility of implementation.
Congressman Tim Campbell of New York City comments on the Wilson bill saying it would fail badly in the south if pushed, using a vivid metaphor about Cleveland and a tarpon.
Iowa Governor Jackson in his inaugural address advocates using both silver and gold as money and supports modifying the state liquor prohibition law. He calls for monetary reform and changes to the existing liquor statutes.
Hon. Joseph Manley of Maine states Maine will present the name of Thomas B Reed to the next national Republican convention. He adds the convention might do far worse than to make him its candidate.
At Gov. Sheldon’s request the supreme court decides the appointed judge will serve through the fall term. The ruling specifies the term length and aligns with the governor’s selection timing. The opinion clarifies tenure duration for the interim position in the judiciary.
Republicans hail the discord as Hill and Murphy refuse to confirm any of the president's New York choices, boosting GOP prospects for harmony within the state Democratic Party.
A reflection on shifting perceptions of making a living as the administration changes. The piece contrasts the past skepticism toward those claiming to merely survive with current views that deem such claims fortunate.
The article laments delayed wage earner action against the Wilson bill and notes ballots could have defeated several petitioned names a year earlier. It urges voters to act in the ballot box to curb the bill's passage.
Pierre, Jan. 15, 1894. Judge Fuller is appointed to the vacancy on the supreme bench. L. E. Gaffey is appointed circuit judge to succeed Judge Fuller.
Special to the Huronics reports a rear end collision on the Delaware and Lackawanna Railroad near Hackensack. Fifteen people were killed and twenty five injured as heavy fog contributed to the wreck.
The Chicago Street Railway Review highlights a lengthy article on the water power found in the James Valley artesian wells and argues it will soon see wider general use.
J. Fred Bowman offers the Bowdle Pioneer for sale after receiving an editorial position offer on a daily paper. Bowman is noted as one of the state’s brightest newspaper men and is urged not to leave South Dakota where he is a pioneer.
Ex Senator Palmer of Michigan reports that Mr Harrison told him last summer he would never run for president again. He cited personal reasons and said the decision was irrevocable.
The State Farmers' Alliance of Minnesota reports 1400 alliances statewide with about 500 in good standing and only one in seven paying dues of 20 cents per year. Attendance at the meeting stands at 150 members.
Mr. Springer, chairman of the Ways and Means committee, compares the Mills bill to the Wilson bill. He says the Mills measure seems like the work of a statesman while the Wilson bill faces a rough road ahead.
The Aberdeen News reports Brown county spent less on destitute citizens this winter than several winters past yet the needy were never more fully provided for. It marks the record as particularly good under the circumstances.
Mr Willis tells Hawaiians the Democratic Party will stay in control of the United States for twenty years. He may have been told this by Mr Gresham. The move would occur in June alongside his handling of the Hawaiian matter.
The Woman's Republican Association of the United States urges every woman who cares for the suffering to write a letter or postcard to her member of Congress and to both senators from her state, asking representatives to vote against the Wilson bill.
Blue and Gray for January previews a new shipyard at Newport News Virginia with engravings of the dry-dock hydraulic cranes and the steamship E Cid now the Nictheroy. Union Jack continues Farragut on the Hartford with Vicksburg and Port Hudson anecdotes.
The piece argues Gov. Atgeld should not pardon Prendergast, condemning him as a cowardly murderer and praising him as morally superior to the felons Atgeld pardoned. It insists Prendergast deserve death and stresses he acted alone without intoxication, unlike the released accomplices.
The Sioux Falls alderman sustained a badly damaged nose when a stick of wood he was cutting flew up and struck him. The newspaper notes the need for affidavits to support the city council proceedings.
The South Dakota Firemen's association meets in Yankton on January 16 for its annual board of control session. It will set the next tournament location and prize, and discuss reducing the championship race distance from 300 to 200 yards.
The Aberdeen bar wrestles with a court appointment. Judge Campbell led as initial pick but declined to allow his name. Brown County Bar backs Hon. J A Luse who withdrew after brief candidacy, then endorses John H Perry.
Ohio congressman Tom Johnson condemns the Wilson tariff act calling it weak and ineffective. He argues the Democratic Party will face the bill’s shortcomings before the country in the coming fall campaign.
In 1892 Democratic papers argued tariff reform did not equal free trade. Now leading journals claim the Wilson bill is only a first step toward free trade, with the end goal in sight. The one step could threaten the Democratic Party for decades.
Reports from Washington say the free wool section of the Wilson bill will encounter strong opposition from the South Dakota delegation. Senator Pettigrew may offer an amendment to include manufactured woolen goods on the free list. Congressmen Pickler and Lucas are gathering statistics to argue the bill harms western farmers.
Richard Harding Davis reports on a Mediterranean journey that frames an international story set in New York and Tangiers. Three American figures confront Arabs and North African enforced residents, in a two chapter tale with illustrations for the May Harper’s Magazine. a Van Bibber sketch titled An Anonymous Letter will run in the February issue.
The piece discusses the Hessian press and the populist press as neutral, recalling a Virginian's wartime remark that Virginia had loyal, disloyal, and neutral people. The neutral group allegedly shot for boots, whether with Federal or Confederate forces.
The article argues Governor Sheldon gains a vast responsibility as he names one third of the state’s highest tribunal for six years at the fall term. It notes diverse opinions on the choice, praising his conscience while predicting humiliation among supporters and questioning the appointment’s strongest reasons.
The forthcoming election of John H. Gear to the Iowa senate meets broad satisfaction across the state. Opponents concede his honesty and capability, noting he has honorably served every public role and will complete a six year Senate tenure with useful work.
The piece asserts South Dakota will have multiple cities over 20 000 eventually and Huron will assuredly be one of them. It argues location advantages guarantee continued prosperity and leadership, with local people able to influence growth or let others reap benefits.
The New York World extols the Republican party's decisive use of authority and power to carry policy, urging Democrats in Congress to emulate this discipline and unity without hesitation or cowardice.
A dispatch from Woonsocket reports J B Lowe president of the South Dakota State Farmers Alliance and Joseph Meyer treasurer presented a free political meeting with the Singing Hayseeds in the afternoon followed by a 25 cent charged concert. Lowe warned members to hire a hall cover expenses and take receipts, but the party did not respond and the troupe did not sing.
The Hartford Plain Talker reports a rumor that Senator Pettigrew and Robert Buchanan of the Forum arranged a deal to block each other’s parties from contesting the governor and legislature. The paper notes denials but treats the tale with caution.
The Daily Huronite marks its ninth year of usefulness. It is steady and dependable, not flashy, but can be relied upon six days a week. The Iroquois Chief note praises fraternal wisdom and trustworthiness of the publication.
The Mitchell Republican reports a sailor returning from Honolulu on the revenue cutter Corwin. The town notes the incident as lively, with the President and Secretary Gresham both able to testify to the ongoing mild excitement.
The S. D. P. A. members are assured of $1.00 rates at the two best hotels in Brookings. The city promises full attention and a welcoming stay, hoping publishers will visit and contribute to a good time and fair treatment.
The Chicago Record notes unprecedented demoralization in the US government during the war era. It claims the president and secretary of state are overwhelmed by the results of Hawaiian policy. the secretary of the treasury is portrayed as utterly helpless in the face of the crisis.
A historic crisis forces the House to issue warrants for the arrest of thirty nine members to compel them to consider a pivotal measure—the central plank of the Democratic platform and a top issue in the recent presidential election.
The Iroquois Chief began in 1887 with four papers between Huron and DeSmet. It later became the sole publication in the area, despite early forecasts of its demise.
The Sioux Falls Press and Huronite celebrate Shannon and Cal on their birthdays. The notes praise the pair for their influence in politics business and their professions. Best wishes for many happy prosperous years ahead.
The True Republican notes gradual Republican revival after populist upheaval. The Mitchell Capital resumes its status as an official paper for Davison county while the Huronite and Wessington Times reclaim official recognition in Beadle county. Merit is predicted to win in the Jong race.
The Redfield college starts the winter term on January 31 with lower expenses than ever. Board is provided at cost about 41.90 per week and a heated furnished dorm room is available for about one dollar per week. Young people are urged to pursue an all round education.
The commissioner of school and public lands reports counties in the state are generally paying interest and lease payments on school lands promptly. Although not due until January 1, many counties have already forwarded funds, signaling strong public finances and anticipated prosperity for South Dakota amid national downturns.
A Sully County column argues that heavy emphasis on astronomy geology and general knowledge outweighs practical farm training. It laments farmers neglecting profitable husbandry methods and efficient plow use, urging emphasis on agricultural skill to boost returns and reflect biblical admonitions.
The piece argues that improved machines and methods lower prices but require practical education for farmers to seize wealth. It notes upcoming Farmers Institutes at multiple state points and counters populist editor sneers against practical value, blaming partisan motives for opposition.
A dated critique argues that prominent Republican editors including S Burleigh Milton injure the party with footnotes and gossip during pre election skirmishes. The writer condemns slurs on current state officials as petty, personal, and faction driven, calling for restraint.
E A Barton of Woonsocket visited Sioux City and spoke on a coming migration to farming. He warned South Dakotans that after financial panics mercantile and manufacturing jobs fade, unemployment rises, and many workers will seek farm labor as land prices rise and good farms grow scarce.
Brief sketches detail the careers of Howard G. Fuller and Loring E. Goffy as they advance in South Dakota judiciary. Fuller, born 1851 in New York, practiced in Bowdle and served as sixth circuit judge from 1889, re-elected in 1893. Goffy, born 1850 in Clinton New York, studied law in Wisconsin, moved to Deadwood and Pierre, served as state attorney from 1888, re-elected 1898, now appointed sixth circuit judge.
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