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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1886
Page
6
A vivid poem laments drought across the land, describing parched earth and the longing for water. The speaker mourns a failed relief, imagines fire and ice, and awakens from a dream where the sun’s glare and a straw obstruct relief.
General news briefs report quarantine established by Dr R M Nicholson assistant state veterinarian in Brovx City Iowa to halt spread of cattle disease anthrax, spurring other items including John Roach's decline, political tensions in the UK and US Senate activity on veto messages and territorial legislation.
In Sioux Falls the resolutions to submit repeal of the restraining clause to a popular vote failed 31 to 20. The report lists yeas and nays from numerous counties and localities, with other briefs on crops, appointments, and incidents across South Dakota and neighboring towns.
Tar Hoxonrrs began to agitate the artesian well subject before its first press was set up and was to be visited by ridicule from friends and foes. The idea appears to be taking hold.
The closing session renews the fight on the repeal of section 32 with Judge Moody’s opposition letter and Judge Campbell delivering key arguments. The convention adopts plans for a public vote on division by November and reelects the executive committee while planning meetings through November 23, 1886. The State League also meets, naming John A. Owen as president and T. D. Kanouse as an officer.
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