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Newspaper

The Dakota Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1897

Page

4

Turkey Submits to Powers as Congress Debates Tariffs

In Chicago on Thursday wheat traded at 7 24 cents and silver at 6 03 cents as Congress wrestles with three tariff bills since 1890.

Congress Chicago

Senate Committee Backs Hawaiian Annexation Treaty

The senate committee approved a favorable report on the Hawaiian annexation treaty signaling legislative movement toward ratification. The action comes amid debate over territorial expansion and U S strategic interests.

Senate

Supreme Court Regency Case Opinion Receives Favor

The recent Supreme Court opinion in the Regency case meets with general favor there, signaling broad support among observers and stakeholders.

Supreme Court

Tammany Cheers for Cleveland and Hill Boy Orator

Tammany gave hissés to Cleveland, the marble heart to Hill, and a wild burst of applause for the boy orator. The scene mixes playful taunts with praise as spectators celebrate a young speaker.

Tammany Cleveland Marble Heart Hill

Brookman Bid Still In Service As Filler

The Brookman bid remains used as a filler while aging items should be ruled out. Silver dropped three cents an ounce over the last three months and gold in Mexico commands a premium of 113.

Brookman Mexico

Reed to Strike Sugar Trust With Tariff Bill

The conference committee of both houses agreed on the tariff bill and this week it is to go into operation. If Speaker Reed succeeds, he will be the sweetest man in the country.

Speaker Reed Sugar Trust

Wheat Price Trend Warns of Short-Lived Peak

The report notes wheat gains were rapid and likely temporary with prices expected to ease before any lasting high level.

France to Import Nearly Eighty Million Bushels of Wheat

France will import about 80 million bushels of wheat this year as domestic production falls short of home demand. The country normally raises enough wheat to meet its needs.

France

House Proposal Teaches Senate A Play Ball Lesson

Lawmakers suggest Senate sessions adopt a playful approach to governance as House members urge collaboration. The proposal emphasizes harmless, sugar coated rhetoric to ease bipartisan tensions while avoiding sharp political clashes.

House Representatives Senate

Pierre Declares Clean Town With Inclusive Baths

The baths at the Locke are universally used by its citizens without regard to race, sex or previous condition of servitude. This reflects a commitment to equal access and civic unity in Pierre.

Pierre the Locke

Wheat Prices Rise as Silver Drops

The note observes wheat prices continuing higher while silver declines and calls for Mr. Bryan to explain the supposed link between wheat and silver.

Bryan

Burke Files Campaign Speeches on Divorce Bill and Equal Suffrage

Pierre expert Charles H Burke distributes campaign documents featuring his speeches on the divorce bill and the equal suffrage resolution. He aims to shape public opinion ahead of votes and public debate.

Chas. H. Burke Pierre

Consul Nomination for Watertown Lawyer to Kiehl Germany

Hon W S Glass of Watertown has been agreed upon for consul at Kiehl Germany The post was previously filled by Judge Drake during the Harrison administration and is now assigned to Glass.

W. S. Glass Watertown Kiehl Germany Drake Harrison

Alaska Gold Rush Draws New Wave of Young Seekers

The lure of Alaska's rich gold fields inspires many young men from across the country to abandon homes and embark on journeys to find fortune in this booming Eldorado.

Alaska

Col. O. F. Crocker Dies at San Mateo Home

Col. O F Crocker a California philanthropist died at his San Mateo home on July 18. He had been a partner of the influential Huntington but resisted the latter’s greed and monopolistic aims.

Col O. F. Crocker California San Mateo Huntington

Tariff on Imported Cattle Affects Mexican Trade

The new tariff will have a prohibitory effect for Mexico as exporters. In the last two years about 600000 cattle were imported from Mexico into the United States, reflecting the scale of cross border livestock trade.

Mexico

Sioux Falls Forum Sold to H C Sessions and Son

The newspaper announces its sale to H C Sessions and his son. The Forum will pursue a Republican editorial stance. Huron and others extend best wishes to the new publishers.

H.C. Sessions and Son Sioux Falls Forum Forum Huron

Eight populist lawyers seek Mitchell district judge nomination

Eight populist lawyers in the Mitchell district seek nomination for the judge’s seat. After the remains are gathered up it ought to be an easy matter for a united republican party to re elect Judge Smith.

Mitchell Republican Party Smith

South Dakota Delegation Attends Republican Club Convention

The South Dakota delegation at the Detroit convention includes J. D. Elliott of Tyndall I. B. Bartly of Charles Mix Charlies N. Herried of Eureka C. J. Buell of Rapid City Porter Warner of Deadwood C. J. Anderson of Hot Springs H. J. Woods of Sioux Falls F. A. Brown of Aberdeen W. T. Buchanan of Elk Point and John Arthur of Webster.

South Dakota Detroit J. D. Elliott Tyndall I. B. Bartly Charles Mix County Charlies N. Herried Eureka C. J. Buell Rapid City Porter Warner Deadwood C. J. Anderson Hot Springs H. J. Woods Sioux Falls F. A. Brown Aberdeen W. T. Buchanan Elk Point John Arthur Webster

Minneapolis Journal Invites D P A To Headquarters Visit

The Minneapolis Journal invites the D P A to view its office during the mid-summer association meeting. The visit would let many of the boys see how a great newspaper is produced.

The Minneapolis Journal Association

Populist Judicial Convention Set for Mitchell

The fourth judicial circuit convention will meet in Mitchell on September 16. Leading candidates include Martin of Miner Goodykoontz of Davison Ramsey of Sanborn Fellows of Aurora Wright of Broadland and Mohe of Davison.

Fourth Judicial Circuit Mitchell Messrs. Martin Miner Goodykoontz Davison Ramsey Sanborn Fellows Aurora Wright Broadland Mohe

Administration Moves to Tighten Grip on Hawaii

Washington reports indicate steps to strengthen control of Hawaii. Officials warn that any aggressive action by Japan will trigger Marine landings and raising of the American flag, regardless of the status of the annexation treaty.

Washington Hawaii Japan

Senator Kyle set for Europe voyage this week

The senator plans a trip to Europe and avoids appearances with constituents. He has dodged key votes since arriving in Washington and now faces criticism from populist and Democratic allies.

Kyle Europe Washington

Codington County woman proposes long lasting accounting books

A Codington County woman introduces a new county accounting system claiming thirty year durability. Opponents warn it would ruin printers and argue against adopting the books, urging an amendment.

Codington County

Senator in London Provokes Rothschild Interview Speculation

The excerpt hints at geo political intrigue with a European visit by a senator and potential media manipulation by the Rothschilds. It suggests fears of the senator being portrayed unfavorably in an imagined tale of two countries and the risk of compromising the subject.

Kyle Europe London

Jail Escapee Returns to Hughes County Prison

A prisoner who fled Hughes county jail roamed the countryside and joined the geographical center before returning to surrender. Authorities note the heavy Gumbo Flat solitude may have driven the decision to give himself up, describing it as choosing the lesser evil.

Hughes County Gumbo Flat

U S marshal Peemiller term expires in August

The U S marshal for South Dakota Otto Peemiller faces expiration of his term this August. The successor must secure commission quickly to relieve Peemiller, while the Big Five may delay to allow reflection before naming a replacement.

Otto Peemiller U.S South Dakota Mr. Peemiller Peemiller

South Dakota Promises Rich Harvest Across Crops

The talk proclaims abundant rain will moisture crops and boost yields. It claims wheat fields cattle corn and hogs will produce wealth, making South Dakota a bonanza year without needing Alaska. The speaker urges staying and prospering locally for years.

South Dakota Alaska

Unclear presidential advisory record noted in Argus Leader

The Argus Leader reflects on Grover Cleveland and a disputed claim regarding seeking advice. Records show he asked Mr. Tomlinson about appointing a Sioux Falls postmaster, triggering a bitter fight and a vow to reject others' advice, with little further detail available.

Argus-Leader Hvronite United States Cleveland Grover Tomlinson Sioux Falls

South Dakota inquiry halts after eight snags

Gov. Lee's committee on state offices and institutions, meeting in Pierre on Tuesday the 13th, halted work after eight snags and suspended labor until removal. The panel examined the insurance commissioner’s office, filed vouchers with the auditor, who sought the attorney general’s opinion on the appropriation and the commission’s creation before approving payment. The auditor indicated he would await the attorney general’s ruling.

Gov. Lee Pierre Insurance

Court debate over committee validity and appropriation

The speaker argues the committee was constitutionally appointed and the appropriation valid but would follow the attorney general if they ruled otherwise. He says if the attorney general deems the committee unconstitutional yet the appropriation valid, he would respect that view. He notes the auditor’s tactic as a game and says the issue will go to the Supreme Court for decision.

Supreme Court

Record Exports Hit New High in Fiscal Year 1897

The monthly statement of exports shows the United States reached an all time high for merchandise exports in the fiscal year ending June 30 1897 excluding gold and silver. The excess of exports over imports also reached a historic peak, with a prior near level in 1892 during large grain shipments to Europe.

United States

Annexation and crops shape new national outlook

The piece contends Hawaiian annexation will proceed next winter or via treaty if the Senate acts this session. It notes McKinley era expectations, a rising wheat demand, India’s restraint on exports, and a predicted easing of finances as crop payouts and tariff calm boost nationwide prospects toward a form of unexpected prosperity.

Japan Senate Congress Washington Sandwich Islands McKinley

Demagogues blamed for social ills and political drift

In stark critique, the author denounces demagogues who thrive in troubled times and urges rejection of demagoguery. He cites false doctrines about government sanctions, socialism, and social democracy, plus disrespect for courts and calls for class legislation and unearned wealth.

David Bennett Hill

Turning Point in Tariffs Sparks Wheat Boom Forecast

The Dingley tariff passage will trigger markets for a record wheat crop likely to exceed 1896 by 75 to 100 million bushels. Merchants gain clarity on next four years’ business conditions, enabling stock replenishment and a brisk general demand. Manufacturers may gain momentum but not a full immediate boom, awaiting stock clearances and new price stability.

Dingley United States

Prosperity trends spread through the west and plains

National business notes praise western and midwestern loan repayment gains with 10 to 25 percent of mortgages paid off in Minnesota Iowa Nebraska the Dakotas and beyond. Nebraska Iowa North Dakota and Colorado show strong asset buildup while coal and iron sectors loom. wheat prices rise on foreign demand with possible short term pullback.

Cchicago Northwest Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Dakotas North Dakota South Dakota Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Colorado Dun & Co

Financial optimism on crops and markets grows

Money remains abundant in New York with a hefty bank reserve rise and deposits climbing. Stocks in Wall Street stay unusually strong as crop movement hints at continued interior money use. grain prices may rise further and rail and industrial equities hit new highs.

New York Joana Wall Street Milwaukee St. Paul Common Sugar Trust

Weekly Crop Bulletin Reports Mixed Conditions Across Counties

The week saw normal temperatures with warm days and cool nights, dry conditions, and scattered showers. Wheat recovery from prior heat is uneven with some permanent damage. late wheat mostly light in yield. Rain is needed in many areas. corn, millet, hay, potatoes show varying progress and moisture supports harvests.

Early wheat crops vary across counties with poor stands

Aurora reports a poor stand and very short straw on early sown wheat. Beadle sees fair prospects for early wheat, lateness in head, but some crops not worth cutting. Oats and barley look well, corn growing, grass fair. Bon Homme notes rapid growth with good flax and millet. Brown and Brule describe mixed conditions with rain needed or favorable weeks, while Buffalo reports dry, heading wheat with short straw. Campbell and Clark show mixed results. Clark notes poor prospects, Devison notes headed wheat with thin stems, Day mentions localized heat.

Uglas Edmunds Fall River Grant Hamlin Hanson Hughes Hutchinson Hyde Jerauld Kingsbury Lake Lawrence Lincoln Marshall McCook Miner Minnehaha Pennington Sanborn Sully Turner Yankton Aurora Beadle Bon Homme Buffalo Campbell Clark Codington Devison

Buy Good American Goods Editorial

American goods should be bought to support domestic industry. The piece argues many commonly used items can be produced at home and cautions against paying higher prices for imported products simply because they are foreign.

Sioux City Journal

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier

An advertisement urges public health through pure rich blood and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the true blood purifier. It claims the remedy vitalizes blood, safeguards health, and cures many diseases when other preparations fail.

Hood

B and O Summer Book Promotes Road Trips

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad issues a handsome summer travel book detailing mountain resorts springs and baths along its lines and on the Atlantic coast. It outlines routes and is well printed with illustrations. copies available from B and O agents or by sending 10 cents to J. M. Schryver in Baltimore.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Atlantic J. M. Schryver Baltimore

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