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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1885
Page
2
A long, dense item covers Beadle County political moves and regional rail planning. It notes legislation to split Beadle County, opposition from local residents, and a push for western-rate reforms. It mentions river water works, salaries, and a proposed southern sleeper train, with editorial reactions from the Pierre Journal and Bradstreet’s rebuttal.
A Minnesota farmer movement seeks unity through Territorial Alliances meeting in Huron on February 4 to discuss credit, farm organization and county representation. The piece warns of lax governance and corruption while urging strong leadership and coordinated action to protect farmers and advance cooperative laws.
Schyler Corfas notes reveal details of Schuyler Corfas and Mayes in Mankato Minnesota, tracing Colfax’s political rise in the United States. The piece recounts Colfax’s early life in New York City and St Joseph County, his editorial work at South Bend, and his role as a state legislature figure who rose to Speaker of the House. It covers his 1862 to 1865 career, including his vice presidential consideration, survival of Lincoln’s assassination, and his later reputation as a reformer, lecturer, and philanthropist before passing away, with notes on his estate and family.
From Besmarck reports state leaders push for Bisnawek as capital while South Dakota factions threaten readjustments, with Pierce opposing removal and lawmakers eyeing county boundaries and expositions. Meantime tax relief measures and farm bills dominate session pace, as Governor’s speech draws praise for breadth.
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