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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1899
Page
3
Publisher John Longstaff reports that Pennsylvania Republicans should promptly turn down Matt Quay, urging a decisive political stance within the party. The note frames Quay as an unfavorable choice and calls for immediate opposition.
A short admonition advises steady effort and self-reliance. It emphasizes doing one's best consistently to reduce difficulties, suggesting perseverance as a remedy for daily concerns. The tone is exhortatory and framed as practical wisdom.
Governor Stone of Pennsylvania endorses Matt Quay in an open letter while Insurance Commissioner Kipp travels to Manila to represent the Minneapolis Journal. The C B Q stock doubles in a year to 1.40. The Nicaragua canal bill passes the Senate despite opposition. A watchdog for the treasury is sought at Pierre South Dakota, with applications to the committee on appropriations.
The Aberdeen News notes Burke is nominated without opposition, while the paper adds a wait and see line about upcoming developments. The brief reflects local electoral dynamics and anticipates further results.
An afternoon departure at four o'clock caused the tuttermilk crew en route to Sioux Falls to pass through Huron. The group involved is the egis carving team assembling for a scheduled event, with plans awaiting further details after transit.
Gov Lee forwards the Taylor report on the hills interest case to Attorney General John Pyle with no instructions. Pyle will perform his full duty in the case, per the transfer.
The report suggests M waUkee will cross the reservations top the Hills, a persistent claim seen as a potential step toward uniting the Hills with the balance of South Dakota.
The Sioux Falls Press Pierre specials dismiss H. L. Loucks as a man of no influence, while the paper’s stance appears to ignore the state’s political history.
The Dowdell report appeared late, withheld from the public until after the November vote. Critics call it a poor campaign document and allege Honest Andy kept it quiet to protect his political standing.
The Heronitre surmises the legislature adjourned to Sioux Falls to attend the Butter Makers Convention, reasoning they would cause less harm there than in Pierre.
A speech extols state produce and resources including butter cheese wheat corn cattle hogs land climate soil gold and tin mines as the path to placing the state high among commonwealths. It emphasizes agricultural wealth and mineral riches as a source of regional prominence.
A speaker mentions a possible legislator introducing a joint resolution to amend the constitution to set the legislature meeting only once every four years. The remark stresses that this reform would maximize savings and minimize harm, implying it is the optimal approach among options. The note analyzes potential impact on governance and operations.
The James river could become a great waterway if the government funded it similarly to projects on the upper Missouri. Converting the James into a canal would balance freight rates between the Dakota wheat belt and Chicago.
The speaker pleads against a $15,000 appropriation for a blind asylum. He argues the unfortunates should be sent to other states where better treatment exists and warns against experimenting with the blind.
The National Butter Makers Convention meets at Sioux Falls on the 24th. They note a historic shift in views about western butter production and recognize the region as the nation’s greatest butter producing area after holding the convention in South Dakota.
The Huron-ite apologizes for an earlier stance opposing the Phillips interest case. It admits error, credits the Yankton Gazette and Sioux Falls Press for legal clarification, and states a public officer cannot take interest on public funds. It endorses Kirke Phillips as innocent until proven guilty and argues the salary and risks of the state treasurer should be addressed by law.
The article notes tension between the state legislature and Congressman Gamble over where the First South Dakota volunteers should muster out. It argues Huron as a potential headquarters for the militia, while Gamble favors Yankton for local interests. The piece suggests the militia may return to Huron if a state headquarters is set there.
The Huron press highlights Senator Stewart's opposition to a Vance military encampment bill. The measure would grant permanent encampment grounds near Huron for the state guards on state land. Stewart opposed, citing local reasons, and reportedly abstained from a clear vote.
A plea urges Congress to have the Manila volunteers mustered out at Huron the state’s central rendezvous. The writer argues Huron offers easier access and lower cost for all regions to greet the returning troops. Urges war department action through representatives.
Wheat of issues fills Pierre session as Wilmarth pushes for militia reorganization and rail rate control. Senate approves Aberdeen normal school land grant while house acts on tax, school indebtedness, and county court duties. Debates over railroad commission on the state board of equalization end with indefinite postponement.
In Pierre South Dakota January 23 1899 the senate introduced bills to tax railroads by system value require railroad crossings be built and maintained and bar relatives of regents from employment in state colleges. Other measures limit tax warrants to issuing party cut needless certificates and enable township elections around cities. A bill on stock disposal by railways was deemed evidence of negligence. Two tax collection reforms were killed and prairie dog destruction bill debated in the house. The conciliation court bill was reconsidered.
In Pierre South Dakota on January 18 1899 bills moved through the legislature authorizing penalties for trespass on state lands regulating barber practice repealing usury penalties and approving funding for Indian troubles and soldiers tuition. The tax discount bill died in committee and a scuffle arose between Lt Governor Kean and Cyclone Jones after executive session.
In the senate today key measures funded fuel and education needs at the state university and agriculture college, plus a charity board state agent for the reform school. Lands were attached to Clay county and timber sales approved. a Sioux Falls children’s home stone issue sparked sectarian debate but passed. House actions included free textbooks and ballot reform, with court term changes and a Spearfish dormitory appropriation. Initiatives faced referendum timing questions. adjournment halted further debate.
The Pierre special train carrying the legislature arrived in Huron at 4 35 Tuesday afternoon. It had five coaches and a commissary with Mose Kaufman in charge. After a ten minute stop the train departed for the Butter makers convention. The Pierre band provided music during the brief stop.
The senator elect Porter J McCumber of North Dakota is described as a Minneapolis born self made man. His wife was a self supporting telegraph operator at Wahpeton when they married. The piece presents his rise as evidence of American citizenship blessings.
The article notes Treasurer Schamber contemplates resigning due to large responsibilities and perceived unfair pay, fearing the risk to twenty years of hard earned savings and the burden of continued office.
The matter concerning Samp son and Schley is postponed for twenty days and records in the case are requested.
The Senate spent its executive session debating naval promotions linked to Santiago campaign. Senators argued over relative merits of Admiral Sampson versus Schley, calling the system a species of favoritism. The debate touched on official papers and potential disclosures about wartime decisions.
The Monday ballot totals Clark eight, Conrad thirty one, Hedges fifteen, Fox two, Maginnis seven. The needed majority is forty seven. The key result is Clark’s gain of two votes from Conrad’s home Cascade County members.
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