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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1897
Page
4
The piece notes strong corn, grass, and wheat crops and an improving Pettigrew condition. It mentions the Madison state firemen’s association as a success and the Flandrean Enterprise reaching twenty years. It cites daily rain in Jim river valley, a sale of Arlington Sun, a Watertown publisher, a Boston donor to Yankton college, and Ohio Democrats’ rallying cry.
Sioux Falls papers seize on rivalry between Ringlings and Barnums as a feature while reporting a deadly Wabash yard wreck Saturday night that claimed five U S mail clerks.
The group seeking the U.S. marshal job remind the Big Four that Otto Pemiller was appointed on June 19, 1893, highlighting a historic start for the position.
The article notes that Iowa will conduct a campaign in a new form while predicting that voters will repeat the same verdict in 1997 as they did in 1996. It emphasizes continuity in public opinion and electoral behavior across consecutive years.
Government survey work in the Black Hills proceeds under the direction of Professor Wolcott. The project includes geological and topographical study and a rectangular survey of the region.
Senator Kyle rejected the claim that a South Dakota citizen would work for ten dollars a day and instead named his brother from Ohio to the position.
A terse editorial warning that no political party can endure if built on human misfortune. It argues such a platform rests on doomed foundations and predicts the rise of political pessimism will soon end.
The Hunonite endorse Say lor's Gumbo Lily as state flower but require an inspection bouquet. The plants are not indigenous to Beadle county soil.
President McKinley may affix his signature to the Duingley tariff bill on July Fourth prompting the Senate to pause talks for several days.
The Ohio Democrats favor free silver at a 16 to 1 ratio. The statewide contest will draw world wide attention and indicate sentiment shifts on the money question since last November.
The milk crop proves steady as South Dakota farmers begin to receive $250000 a month from state creameries and expect the payment to double next year.
The sixth district Republicans meet at Faulkton on the 24th of July for nomination purposes. There is strong opposition to the renomination of Loren E. Gafty with about 20 opponents.
Circulated rumor claims Pickler seeks the U S marshal job. The report is said to be a slanderous smear aimed at Chamberlain of Faulkion, with Pickler going to Washington to aid a friend rather than pursue the office for himself.
In Belle Fourche South Dakota Clay Robinson and Co bank was raided by highwaymen during business hours Monday. The raid failed due to accidents. One highwayman was captured. The other was surrounded by armed businessmen. Several shots were fired but no serious injuries occurred.
Joe Kirby received a two year prison term in the state system. A writ of error has been filed and an appeal will go to the United States Supreme Court. The judge called the sentence moderate in its severity.
J. H. Kipp of Mound City is appointed to head the new office of insurance commissioner and prepares to assume the role on July 1. He completes preparations on the ground to begin his duties.
Speaker Reed selects committees for the upcoming session, to be named at the close of the special session. When the regular session opens, lawmakers expect immediate action with no delay.
John R. McLean will be the nominee of the Democratic state convention of Ohio. There is no strong opposition to him in the convention, and acting under McLean's advice the convention will not endorse any one for senator.
The wool schedule discussion in the senate triggered sharp cross debates as senators, long viewed as state figures, revealed they are common clay like others.
The Sioux Falls Press questions Kelley Knowles and their three K supporters, arguing the trio who seek state congressional representation were not born great nor have they achieved greatness.
The Mulholland block in Watertown collapsed after years of standing as an experimental grout building. The disaster killed several people and crippled others, underscoring the dangers of such structures as reported by Watertown press dispatches.
The South Dakota Press Association schedules its annual outing for the last week in July visiting Minnesota lakes and resorts with headquarters in Minneapolis and St Paul. Secretary Halladay reports all arrangements complete and expects strong attendance.
Col John King of Chamberlain criticizes the appointment as unjust and urges the president to revoke, noting the position is charged to South Dakota while tied to Ohio family connections. He speaks from Washington with hopes of correction.
A comparison notes the Queen's annual personal allowance of 2 million dollars versus the US president's 50 thousand. It argues birthright rule versus electoral choice, claiming no US president would swap places with the Queen despite the Queen earning 1.95 million more annually.
A rumor alleges that state committee members will be appointed to local offices through the executive committee. It suggests the county seat postmasters earning over $1,000 will be chosen where the state committeeman resides. The note predicts sharper criticism from John Sutherland.
Senator Hoar warned that vast combinations threaten the republic and that states should use proper laws while the federal government is nearly powerless to act. He argued the general government could confiscate trust property to curb the menace and protect prosperity.
Horace Boies of Iowa abandons the 16 to 1 cause and urges friends of silver to back Bryan. He says no leader could be better and no time more opportune than November 96. He foresees failure under the 16 to 1 banner and proposes a self serving financial plan.
The Jane Harper's presents two Americana pieces. Dr T Mitchell Proden recounts the discovery of remains of a hitherto unknown Indian race in the San Juan canyons, rich in western travel atmosphere. Charles Moore recounts the Henry Gladwin siege of Pontiac from original sources, with illustrations by Fred Remington.
All South Dakotans mourn the sudden breakdown of Senator Pettigrew, a longtime hard worker who has burned the candle at both ends. He sought to protect a Black Hills product on the senate floor and now rests, with friends hoping for his speedy and permanent recovery.
The piece argues that 1897 will bring a strong harvest for South Dakota farmers despite localized storms and grasshoppers. It cites rising prices and improved conditions, urges pride in farming, and quotes Secretary Wilson on farmers’ progress and living standards. It links better education to widespread happiness and growth.
The speaker argues farm living equals urban comfort, noting higher costs from improvements yet stressing farmers gain wealth. Mortgages on Iowa farms reflect land, better tools, and fine cattle, not extravagance, as crops improve and national wealth rises.
A Chicago Record letter shows a 4th assistant postmaster general report claiming a female postmaster lacks competence and is biased toward Bryan. An investigation reveals the accuser is her husband seeking the office for political gain, noting the post office’s annual value around $250 and its local trade impact.
The Minneapolis Journal reports export bounties abroad have boosted beet sugar production in Germany, France, Austria, Belgium and Holland. As a result refined sugar prices fell from 6.17 dollars per 220 pounds in April 1896 to below 4.25 by October, while European land use shifts show beet sugar profitability rising.
Globe- Democrat report notes Senator Elkins advised a Cabinet secretary on merit and pay. The dialogue shows Elkin dismissing a candidate as too grand for a modest post and humorously noting the mismatch of ideal talent and income. He asserts top talent would not accept such a lowly seat.
The Volga Tribune notes agitation for a state flower and lists other states choices. It reports South Dakota should have a state flower if it costs nothing and presents a roundup of each state’s selection from Alabama to Iowa with flowers like goldenrod, columbine, peach blossom, rose, and more.
The St Louis Globe Democrats notes Victoria has surpassed the English record for reign length while Louis XIV’s French reign, counted from age five, exceeds hers by about a dozen years. Louis’s rule began in regency and continued until he was thirteen. Victoria has ruled for sixty years in fact and in name. It is unlikely Victoria’s reign will be equalled in France but may be surpassed by a non French monarch.
In case Hawaii is annexed the Huronite suggests renaming the island with a strong American name. The proposal favors Blaine as a name replacing the foreign sounding term, making phrases easier to versify for poets. The vote supports the change.
The article reports that Republicans are expected to push a general currency revision. It claims President McKinley will urge Congress to create a currency commission before the special session adjourns so its plan can be ready for the December start of the next regular session.
A South Dakota man advertised for a wife and found one in Iowa. The Sioux City Journal notes this shows the value of advertising in the Iowa papers and suggests patrons will favor home institutions in the future.
Sioux City Journal urges optimism with a quip about sitting on the fence rather than siding with pessimism as the column opens a reader page on attitudes and civic framing.
Superintendent Oliver returned from a Dakota Central tour and reported on crop conditions across multiple routes. He noted varying rain amounts and improvements in most areas, with corn favored by favorable weather though cut worms near Yankton and localized hoppers in some districts.
Mr. F. Schuster of Fairfield Illinois reports his wife suffered severe cough and breathlessness miscalled consumption. After trying other medicines she began improving after half a bottle of Peruna and eight bottles left her well. The letter praises Peruna and notes Dr Hartman offers free treatment for women with outreach to Columbus Ohio.
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