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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
4
Hot winds reach Kan 58S delaying harvest by about a month across South Dakota. The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports a notable boost in business amid changing agricultural conditions. Tomlinson’s ceasing industry linked to the area’s evolving economic landscape.
The president did not sign the tariff bill on July 4 and observers expect it to become law within the week.
Fragmentary note discusses how a few disruptive people can contaminate a community through their ideas and affect the surrounding environment and residents.
The Argus Leader lauds its large amount of type in every issue and cautions the proprietors that quality counts more than mere quantity in newspaper production.
Opinion urges senators to pause in the capital suburbs and observe snails. The piece argues a slow, considered pace could inform quicker, prudent action when resuming work on the tariff bill.
The reform press bureau in Pierre reports enforcement pressures rise with Editor King from the Gettysburg Herald arriving to work in the insurance commissioner’s office.
The state faces prosperity tied to crops amid tariffs and money questions. The year 15897 is believed to promise bountiful harvests and signs of returning prosperity are visible across South Dakota.
The president considers sending a special message to Congress on the currency question. Prompt action is seen as crucial to the administration’s chances of success in 1900, with delay blamed for risking the cause of sound money.
The Cosmopolitan of July features a report by special commissioner Julian Hawthorne on the Indian famine. The article is praised for its vivid illustration and its stark portrayal of distress within the Queen's possessions during the 19th century.
The article notes a sharp fall in bicycle prices led by Pope Manufacturing cutting the Columbia model to 75 dollars. It predicts other makers will follow and that high quality wheels may soon be available for 340.
Senate judiciary members draft amendment to the tariff bill making monopolizing or conspiring to monopolize any article protected by the act an offense. Fines and imprisonment are prescribed for individuals or corporations found guilty.
The U S money commission, appointed by McKinley to pursue international bimetallism, receives strong encouragement. France may join the United States in an agreement, and the National Review cites England to open Indian mints and expand its legal tender use.
On July 29 in Sioux Falls U S court representatives of Great Northern, Chicago Burlington Quincy and others sought a restraining order against enforcing the maximum rate law. The order lasts until August 2, marking the first step in a drawn out challenge to the new railroad statute.
The governor appointed a three member investigating commission under a joint resolution despite the attorney general saying it was unconstitutional and the funding void. He also named A. R. Allen and OC. T. Howard to revise revenue laws. A populist clash among legislature governor and attorney general is anticipated.
President Beadle leads a strong faculty as the Madison state normal expands scholarship and training. Last year 336 students enrolled with 27 graduates. Tobin from Huron became a high school principal at Estelline and Bates from Beadle city praised as a bright capable teacher. Two four year courses offered Latin English scientific.
The piece argues for immediate annexation of Hawaii by the United States, condemning Japan's protest as frivolous and urging senate ratification or a joint resolution. It also cites a long-standing U S policy to not permit other nations to acquire Hawaiian sovereignty and predicts war if tried.
A strong assertion calls for annexing Hawaii to the United States in response to tensions with Japan. The speaker urges government action and warns Japan to refrain from further discussion or interference, insisting on decisive territorial expansion.
Sun flower soap manufacturing gains notice with a New United States company formed to produce soap from sunflower seeds. Reported yields reach 2500 pounds per acre with one third oil content and 600 pounds of seed yielding 200 pounds of oil valued at one dollar per pound. Net grower profits cited at eleven dollars per acre.
The Argus Leader reports monthly $250,000 goes to South Dakota dairy farmers for milk used by creameries and predicts at least a 25 percent boost in state creamery business over the next year as informed insiders project growth.
The week brought above normal temperatures with warm days and nights. Rain fell as showers across counties, soils remained moist, and sunshine kept soils warm. Vegetation advanced, small grains matured toward harvest, corn and potatoes progressed, and hay yields may fall short of last year due to general conditions and rust in some areas.
Across counties, crops show mixed results with wheat heading, barley and rye varying by locality. Notable conditions include hail damage in Brown, grasshoppers in eastern areas, and strong growth in Campbell with ample moisture.
The free coinage advocates face a setback as U S gold production for 1896 reached 53.9 million dollars and could top 60 million in 1897. World gold output may reach about 250 million dollars this year, while US money in circulation exceeds last year by about 138.15 million dollars, challenging silver expansion claims.
Minneapolis Tribune notes Major Pickler has traveled to Washington to untangle appointment tangles caused by Kyle's interference. The piece asserts the Major will not attempt to appoint any Democrats at the White House.
Readers express strong support for Major John A Pickler, suggesting if winter concern had matched current sentiment he would have secured a U.S. Senate seat. The tone reflects a local newspaper column debating Pickler’s prominence and political fate.
Yankton Herald vows the Yankton and Norfolk railroad will run trains between Yankton and Norfolk before January 1, 1898. The paper urges readers to believe the claim and dismiss doubters as croakers.
The weather bureau signals hopeful crop reports while the reform press bureau contrasts with cautious forecasts. Tension grows as the two offices dispute future prospects and policy impacts.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in the Huron South Dakota post office for the week ending July 34 1897. Names include Augusta Klemund Jenkins E M Ogden Herm Walters O W. Parties calling for above must say advertised in the Huronite and provide publication date and one cent at stamp window. J B Cogan Postmaster.
Renewed fighting led to residents being massacred, followed by the pillage and destruction of the settlement. Reports describe a chaotic assault with civilians caught amid the violence.
Turkish troops and Albanian allies, about 2000 strong, attacked Kalabaka in North Thessaly after a sharp fight with local inhabitants. The town was pillaged and destroyed, many townspeople were killed or taken prisoner, with survivors fleeing to the mountains. Kalabaka remained under Turkish occupation though previously Greek administered.
Constantinople July 7 The sultan shows signs of yielding on the Turkish frontier rectification dispute with Greece and ambassadors expect peace negotiations to resume within 24 hours, hoping outcomes align with European views.
Special dispatches from Bombay say 600 to 1,000 rioters were killed in the Calcutta disturbances. Native circles reportedly place the death toll as high as 1,500.
Nellie West, an American, was badly beaten by two Japanese marines from the warship Naniwa while helping her brother attacked by other Japanese sailors. The incident sparked street clashes as a Vancouver press report notes a prominent businessman felled three Naniwa sailors and American sailors hunted the attackers. One suspect was left fighting for life after a severe beating.
In Cienfuegos district insurgent bands led by Rego Pancho Carrillo Cla vero Perez and Quintin Bandera joined to shield General Gomez from a Spanish pursuit. The forces moved westward aiding his retreat but Weyler ordered renewed operations and halted further westward movement.
A Sydney cable reports the British warship Wallaroo has raised the Union Jack on Russell Bellona and Stuart Islands in the Solomon group marking possession by England. The action occurred amid naval operations near Sydney New South Wales on July 7.
The 11th annual Elks reunion and grand lodge session opens with delegations arriving in Minneapolis. Election of officers is the main focus with Meade D. Detweiler expected to seek continuation as grand exalted ruler against Charles L. Jewett. Cities New Orleans and Louisville vie to host the 1898 reunion.
Cuicano July 7 Carl A. Anderson, a 7 minute man, won the Pullman road race with a time of 49:30. R W Merrill and Charles Terryberg, both 6 minute men, finished second and third. Fred Nelson was the first scratch man with 40's minutes. The time prize goes to Nelson or M J Bolsted, a 2 minute man.
Dennis Hennessy, 71, a Warren resident and Warren County pioneer, died suddenly at the Central House in Houpson on July 7. The obituary notes his longtime status as a pioneer of the county.
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