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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1889
Page
6
A wartime tribute notes the brave fallen, honoring their sacrifice and memory. It laments their passing and recalls their years of service, portraying them as Sleep the Brave. The piece honors resilience and remembrance of a hero.
Gen. Cameron died at 8 o clock this evening in Watertown healthful quarters at The Dakota. He showed improving condition during the day and was surrounded by Attorney General MacVeagh, his wife and several relatives. The funeral is planned for Harrisburg.
A triple collision of freight trains near Latrobe Pennsylvania on the Pennsylvania road at about 2 30 this morning left thirty cars derailed and seven killed. Engineer Caldwell and his 80 are believed killed. four unknown tramps and two other workers named Brake and Miller are also fatal casualties. Bodies lie in the creek beneath the wreckage as the locomotive fell. The accident’s cause is not yet known and investigators will report to the railroad company.
Sioux Falls Press notes Jack Entington formerly on the editorial staff and recent reporter for the naha Bee will cover the convention. He plans to arrive early to be on the ground as delegates begin arriving.
President appointed William Walter Phelps minister to Germany. The nomination was presented personally by the president, with the remark that the appointment served as a reward. The document was sent to the Department of State for formal qualification and record.
June 26 report notes Superintendent Porter assigns 178 census districts for the upcoming census. Each district will have a supervisor, with Dakota receiving three of the 173 supervisors identified in the plan.
The Military Camp at Warecrows June 26 Camp Ben Harrison is now fully organized. The Huron company arrived today joining twenty companies in camp. Various drills and sports were held and no accidents have occurred. health of the camp is excellent.
Journal notes that in twenty four years forty nine laborers have shown typhoid symptoms. It also reports the river channel above the railroad bridge opening this morning after five blasts were fired.
Pierre district court under Judge Spencer starts a term with about 133 cases scheduled for trial. Most are criminal matters. The term is expected to extend through the balance of the week and possibly into the next.
In Prasxmton on June 27, Postmaster James allegedly assaulted District at toney Haney of this city without provocation. Judge Kinsey and Attorneys were involved in legal actions as James faced suits from J. F. Mentaer of Band me of the court aps.
A terse note from city authorities warns that penalties for aggressive behavior on local streets will be strict but not harsher than prior standards. The message targets repeat offenders and emphasizes a peaceful urban environment.
The article notes Governor's Day with parades and a town review at Camp Ben Harrison under militiary officers. It reports a severe cyclone and hailstorm east of Wake Misyegapouis Wakefield Minnesota damaging trees and property, plus drownings near Yucatan and Houston. It mentions spectators, visitors, and local preparations in Watertown.
A band of 150 Fort Thompson men led by Repricep from Armadale visited adopted brother W H Hedges. They performed a war dance in the evening and planned a July 4 celebration on the island. The group is described as friendly to local residents and to the open bill.
Spectators flocked to Mitcnell Races as Herman H of Wisconsin won the 2:35 trot with Ned of Lake Benton second and French Girl of Aberdeen third at 2:85. In the free-for-all pacing John Woods of Minneapolis claimed first money, John W of Sioux City and President of Lake Benton followed. times noted 2:804 2:82 2:89. Anna of Minneapolis led the first heat for the mile with Mike Maloné of Waucoma second.
Vermillion June 27. M D of this county has secured a patent on an apparatus for feeding and tending stock in cars. The device will enable stockmen shipping distances to feed stock without extra handling. Mr Moore can place these cars at a cost below current methods and is working vigorously to bring the invention into general use.
This county resident C. H. Van Tassel is named as the farmers candidate for president of the Sioux Falls convention. Some say he is not a candidate while others, including Judge Edgerton, believe the convention continues from the previous one and supports the same goals.
The court in Rochester Minnesota sentenced Beckman and ay to life in a penitentiary and three years for the killing of an insane patient at the state asylum, Coombs.
A biographical sketch recounts Simon Cameron born in Pennsylvania in 1799, his rise from printer to banker and railroad promoter, service as secretary of war during Lincoln's presidency, and later roles as minister to Russia and U.S. senator. It notes his influence on party policy in Pennsylvania and a controversial 1862 cabinet incident. The piece closes with an aside on a Harrisburg newspaper and a horse race chant from the era.
J. B. Kelley, a bright young attorney from Huron, has been appointed assistant United States attorney for South Dakota. The paper predicts he will rise to prominence during his term of office.
A fragment from a Fargo Republican piece argues campaign committees may justify aggressive tactics including distributing extra papers while noting only cash could settle the bill. The tone implies political maneuvering and debate over campaign expenses.
An aged narrator recalls enduring nine summers and eight harsh winters, reflecting on resilience and better conditions now after harsh times. The fragment hints at endurance through long seasons and a hoped improvement in circumstances.
The document records a rift in Dakota leadership as southern members question General Allen and insist on a separate convention. It notes possible meetings at Haton and Sioux Falls and argues the southern half should form its own committee, not be led by Allen.
The Fourth of July dress at Huron will feature all territory leaders. Gov. Mellette and Judge Moody have accepted invitations. Mr Cox and wife will reach Huron on July 2.
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