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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1882
Page
2
The Huron Tribune discusses Dakota territory issues including the push to repeal tax laws tied to a spring term, and mentions the St Paul and Mitchell rail line. It cites Preston’s pamphlet on Dakota growth and references debates in Washington with Minnesota representatives on preemption law.
A six month review notes funds raised and promised for next season including a $31 650 build fund and a $3 000 grant plus many other pledges. The report discusses Dakota territory statehood opposition and congressional bills, local bonds and citizen commentary with reference to Captain Rath and McCoy amidst political controversy.
The notice states Gov. Ordway and his wife are occupying their former residence in Washington. A separate Capitol Bill mentions Brave Behn to be hanged in Yankton on March 9, yielding strong political and territorial tensions.
The Tur Dell Exponent celebrates Charley Griswold as a constant presence, praising the improved edition and the steady, familiar voice he provides to the paper.
Devecate Krrig Row addressed the House mmutes on territories one' day this Ww on the subject of the admission f Dakota. Prospects for admisity are reported favorable. A serious railroad accident occurred on the Mississippi bridge at La Crosse Saturday. Two freight trains collided. one span 164 feet long collapsed with five loaded cars. no lives lost. damage about $30,000.
Fragment describes five Dakota men traveling to the national capital next week while discussing population requisites for admission to the Union and ongoing counts of people.
At a Turon gathering last Saturday resolutions endorsed the active movement for dividing the Territory and admitting the southern portion. J. W. Shannon was unanimously chosen to represent this section in the delegation heading to Washington from across the Territory.
The Huron Tribune reports estimated improvements of Huron at 74 000 dollars for the year just ended and Mitchell at over 100 000 dollars with more planned. The piece argues Mitchell could become a leading town in the state, compares growth, and praises regional aims along the Jim River Valley and Dakota Central line.
A group in Huron formed to support a literary library. A preliminary meeting was held at E. G. Wearon's home with BA Dickson as chair and Snell as secretary. I J Mouser named temporary treasurer and DeVoe Mouser Igeler named to a permanent committee. An invitation committee was set, with another meeting planned at Mrs DeVoe’s residence Friday evening. The aim is to engage youth with constructive pursuits to resist harmful influences.
Sioux Falls shuts Queen Bee mill and Cataract House in Sioux Falls expands. Vermillion improvements last year total £90,000, Madison improvements amount to $60.91. Population listed as 603. Springfield lamp explosion damages depot, sparing the agent and others.
An account of a La Crosse Board of Trade tour across the Dakota prairies in July, praising towns like Brookings and Benton, noting railroad progress, farm settlement, and local hospitality. It highlights the Chicago and Northwestern Railway’s role in opening vast virgin land, expanding shops, and boosting emigrant movement.
The Territory of Dakota issues a filing against Mary King in Beadle County South Dakota. The complaint, filed December 28, 1881, requires an answer within thirty days after service or relief will be sought. The document references James Conley and a Thomas H. in a timber entry dispute dated August 79, 1879, in Bronx, with Beadle County ties and Huron, D.T. locality.
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