Senator Foraker Makes Ten Strike Against Expansion
In a Senate debate Senator Foraker answered Senator Hale's argument against expansion with a decisive ten strike.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
4
In a Senate debate Senator Foraker answered Senator Hale's argument against expansion with a decisive ten strike.
The fragment suggests debate over dropping a gubernatorial bill and its political atmosphere, noting cumbersome and impractical implications and uncertain outcomes as to whether it will pass or affect oversight.
The proposal urges raising chief justices to 3000 dollars and circuit judges to 2500 dollars per year, arguing current salaries do not reflect service and that a 500 dollar annual increase should become law.
The article notes many figures anxious about the Philippines while urging William McKinley to act at the proper time in the right way. It frames the issue as a matter for careful presidential decision rather than public pressure.
Nelson Dingley chairman of the ways and means committee of the house of representatives died in Washington on January 13. He had served in Congress since 1881 and was recognized as a leading Republican in the national House. His death leaves a notable loss to New England and the nation.
Senator Loomis of Jerauld introduces a measure forcing state officers to reside at the capital. The proposal is likened to banishing a man during his official career and suggests moving the capital to dodge residency laws.
The account recounts Treasurer elect Schamber securing a bond via United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company agents, delays and rumors by populists, and the ensuing acceptance of the bond. It also covers Senator Pettigrew's role in appointing Professor Droppers as Vermillion state university president, plus Regent Herreid's repudiation of a secret, improvised election and a warning about populist influence in education and state finances.
A Wessington Springs Republican brief notes an Iowa girl advertised for a husband for nine dollars and married a man who died in the Santiago campaign within a year. He left $3,000 life insurance and the widow will receive a pension, illustrating the ad tactic's outcome.
The legislature should refuse any appropriation for additional state educational institutions or to fund new buildings. The state already has ample educational facilities, and centralizing into one grand university could advance education, lower taxes, and compete with older states. Aberdeen and Watertown seek a normal school, while Hills requests more facilities, but any grant would burden taxpayers. Existing institutions are underfunded, and building more would weaken all.
An item notes a pricing detail: the publication renames or lists the WerekLy Houronire alongside the New York Tribune with a one year rate of $1.25. It indicates a subscription comparison or offering.
The Sioux Falls Press accuses this paper of being under machine influence for denying Kirk Phillips accepted interest on state funds. The Horonick rejects the Press and Public Examiner Taylor as untrustworthy and demands judicial examination of Phillips. The paper urges the public not to rely on partisan claims, urging fact based verdicts and refunds if funds were wrongly paid.
Des Moines Leader reports a dispute over Chicago & Northwestern Railway plans to discharge all female employees. A Northwestern reply from President Marvin Hoourirt argues women will be excluded only from operating and mechanical branches, as promotions favor internal advancement within the company.
In Pierre on January 17 1899 legislators filed many first reading bills. The senate considered a prairie dog destruction petition and a Denver invitation from the National Stock Growers Association. House bills covered state medical exams boards funds for Phelps murder trial reimbursements and military education access. A Vance encampment bill passed with minor opposition. senate censures railroad commissioners for failing to adopt express rate schedules. A painting fund for Governors Mellette and Sheldon was appropriated.
Geo C Ingraham seeks to trade a quarter section of land in western Kansas for lands in Beadle County Nebraska. Parties interested should address him at Stromsburg Polk County Nebraska.
Pierre Jan 16 The South Dakota House spent more time on debate than routine business. The majority report favoring the abolition of the state insurance office passed 40 to 23 after extended discussion. A bill to tax interest bearing paper met resistance as Rep. Glass pressed for a more favorable outcome, leading to recommitment. The Wilmarth election registration measure faced procedural turmoil before being straightened out.
Pierre Jan 13 In the senate Lawson presented a bill for townships to elect fire marshals a judiciary committee report proposed raises for supreme and circuit judges. Wilmarth spoke on voter registration and capital removal measures while the house discussed budgets and bond approvals. The day closed with a bond acceptance for Treasurer Schamber awaiting attorney general signature.
In Pierre on January 12 the senate committee on state affairs reported favorably on locating the state militia encampment on state land at Huron. Proposals asked Congress for liberal militia appropriations and urged the War Secretary to return South Dakota troops via Suez. The senate passed its legislative expense appropriation bill and sent it to the house for first and second readings. The house will consider final passage tomorrow. A wolf bounty bill was also introduced.
Senate Bill No. 32 proposes dedicating a specific land tract in Huron to the South Dakota National Guard for permanent encampments. The tract includes Outlet one, Fisher & Foster's second addition, plus certain quarters of section six and surrounding lands, excluding portions deeded to Huron. Senator Vance touts hopes of passage, with local publication by Hurogirr.
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