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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1888
Page
1
Hugh J Campbell for congress delegate leads a strong push in Dakota territory. Supporters claim his energy, nerve and enthusiasm will represent the rustling new empire, while opponents like Gifford are deemed only adequate.
The Heartily Endorsed Campbell plan calls for electing a legislature this fall to repeal costly laws and curb executive power. It urges abolishing railroad commissions and limiting exemptions within justice, shaping a reform agenda for the state.
The Daily announces advertising terms with rates for six months, one month, and one week. It notes copy deadlines before 2 o'clock and special notices at 10 cents per line. Shannon and Longstaff are editors and proprietors, promoting the paper as a key emigration information source.
The Republican convention for the Eighth Council and Representative District will meet at 1 p.m. on October 2, 1888, in Al to nominate one councilman and two representatives. Delegates are allotted by counties including Adie, Sanborn, Jerauld, and E. Issenn. Uth Chairman and N. E. Maynew is Secretary.
The territorial Republican convention to select a candidate for delegate to Congress will be held in Watertown on May 22 1888. The chair will call the meeting to order at o'clock p m. Representation is one delegate per votes or major fraction of the total vote cast for delegate to Congress in 1884. Each organization voting then will have a delegate upon certification. The convention will consist of 528 delegates apportioned among counties Harrison AvneN, Chairman. Cuares T. ChEwent, Secretary.
A regular meeting of Farmer's Alliance No. 478 at Lakeside Lakeside July 18 elected B F Teets as president John L Weller as vice president E Cass as secretary Peter Milne as treasurer about twenty members exist and farmers urged to join for unity Weather notes mention a Friday shower and hail causing some damage Northwest of the area.
Sioux Falls Press notes a sunny Jamestown convention with playful quip about there being no Day present. The exchange highlights local humor amid events.
From Ontcano to Vermillion and beyond, reports detail a new anarchist circular resembling the Haymarket plea for revenge. Chicago police promise action, a Vermillion harness maker faces vigilante threats, and Melville Fuller is confirmed as chief justice by a 41 to 20 vote with mixed Senate reactions.
President Cleveland’s commission including Capt. Pratt Dr. Hepburn Rev. Cleveland and Judge Wright arrives to press consent for opening the great Sioux reservation. They plan to depart for Standing Rock tomorrow as Indians’ council opposition grows and Sitting Bull and Gall reportedly resist the measure.
H and S W Jacobs presidents of the Madison National Bank were arrested by U S marshals on a charge of falsifying accounts to defraud depositors and creditors. They were arraigned before a United States Commissioner and placed under $3000 bonds each to answer at the next term of court. The bank had been closed by a government examiner weeks earlier with no reason given, but the arrests clarify the trouble.
At the Grant County commissioners meeting a large petition urged submitting intoxicating liquor sales to a fall vote. The board granted the request, and license is expected to pass by a large majority.
Washington July 19 The senate approved a bill reported by Senator Davis from the committee on territories aimed at relieving the territories of a broad range of financial burdens following extensive efforts.
The national committee chooses a four story brick house at 91 Fifth Avenue New York as headquarters and will move in once preparations are completed.
Telegraph correspondent reports a cordial interview between czar and Emperor William leading to a pledge of a pacific policy. In Hiaumor, a party of forty five left for Fort Thompson for a few days of picnicking, with good weather and expectations of strong crops in Hyde County if favorable conditions persist.
Bennett Mitchell a pastor at the M E church in Iowa declares opposition to the third party idea for now He supports the old party marching to victory under the star spangled banner and calls three cheers for Harrison and Morton due to his enforcement of liquor laws.
Azerpezen News reports telegram from Hon. Wm. M. Springer stating the omnibus bill to admit Dakota as a unit with Montana Washington and New Mexico will likely be acted on in the house late this week or early next. The senate passed a house bill creating two new Dakota judicial districts and it is in conference with expected passage in the house by Tuesday next.
The Mills revenue reduction bill cleared the house with a 162 to 149 vote. The tally reflects party line divisions as supporters touted budget slimming measures.
James T. Clarke, general superintendent of the St. Paul railway, died tonight of peritonitis after several days of serious illness beginning with bowel inflammation. His death was expected by those aware of his condition.
Judge Wal lace signed a decree overruling a demurrer of the Church of the Holy av. E. Walpole War from England to tract. A judgment lien and costs will be entered immediately on behalf of seven evan ie eee aged a will be appealed to the United Bates tes supreme court.
Fort Sutty notes show Sioux chiefs wary of approving the Sioux bill as commissioners near arrival. Reports from Cheyenne agency indicate some opposition while others await further influence. Prohibition arrests in Brooras Dak, and cattle pleuro-pneumonia outbreaks in Sioux Malls. cavalry company organized at city hall with Joseph Fisher named leader. Wheat in Hand County praised as above average. recurring complaints from two chronic kickers noted.
A severe afternoon storm in Plymouth Wisconsin and Greenbush area uprooted trees and damaged corn and other crops. The face of the fruit crop was ruined, with grain losses reported to be incalculable. Mills and farmers face thousand dollar damages as the storm moved west toward Fon du Lac.
Fragmentary text references Borvato New York and Cleveland, mentions a person advising and canvassing for Har, with references to Morton and astonish results. Content is incomplete and unclear about event, date, or outcome.
An important case involving a mortgage and homestead claim was heard before Judge Pathan. The case centers on a party who held a mortgage and another party asserting ownership of land tied to the claim, with events spanning several years since the mortgage date.
A letter from Huntley Wil of Lixcoty Nebraska dated July 23 1888 challenges Gen Huntley of Huron Oak to a public race for sums from 100 to 1000 dollars. The writer proposes a 100 yard sprint and a 150 or 200 yard race with agreement to meet Sioux City in ten days for signing. The claimant signs as Champion Spirit of the World.
McCook Nebraska and Denver report ongoing discussions on a strike by engineers and firemen. Both sides show intent to continue the fight with Murphy and Hoge traveling between cities to coordinate.
The piece notes Tomas Nef, once free after a ten year contract, has spent time on the Pacific coast with a farm and is now in Newdord for a campaign. It mentions his liberty status and recent movements as part of political activity.
Washington July 23. The son of Samuel J Randall is reported in ill health with speculation about stomach trouble. A private secretary said Randall has not left life and dismissed the rumor as untrue. Doctors Mallan and Lincoln denied any stomach ulcer claim and cited hemorrhoids as the known cause.
An unclear political missive attacks a Republican plan offering free whisky and tobacco. It warns that failure to reveal the plan may cost Democrats votes while mentioning figures Baron Democ Hush and Miller P in a fragmented anti campaign note.
A fragmented early 20th century passage urges Seon Alexandria Berald to write to a Democratic friend in Tribates. It frames relief for Dakota as dependent on a Republican administration and calls for appealing to a personal friend who could be a Digan candidate for Congress. The text hints at political leverage from each vote.
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