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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
4
The attorney general has issued an opinion declaring the law that created the investigating committee unconstitutional. The ruling challenges the legal basis for the panel and raises questions about subsequent actions and authority.
A monument was unveiled in Salt Lake City on the 20th to perpetuate Brigham Young memory by his people, signaling a ceremonial tribute and lasting remembrance.
The tariff bill has passed both houses of Congress and was signed by President McKinley at four o'clock on Saturday. Congress has adjourned.
The supreme court rules the state license constitutional and counties remaining unsure must post the required $150 per license. The ruling binds counties to fund the program as specified.
An old adage cautions against overexcited rushes as readers reflect on the Klondyke excitement and the risks of pursuing quick bounty. The phrase underscores moderation amid speculative fever and headlines.
The race in Iowa becomes a free for all after Drake exits the gubernatorial contest. Entries are expected to be large and the campaign promises to be vigorous as nominees unite for a winning effort.
The Congressional record notes Pettigrew and Kyle show striking tariff bill agreement. It prompts speculation that Pettigrew’s influence helped Kyle gain reelection.
Yankton management prepares for the state fair from Sept 27 to Oct 1 outside the exposition of state products and resources. They promise the finest line of special attractions ever grouped at a northwestern fair.
Upon the supreme court decision in the regency case Dave Williams the treasurer of the old board of regents wired Treasurer Phillips that he had sent the books and the balance of funds in his hands by express. This illustrates his mode of operation and supports the Aberdeen News claim that Dave is all right.
English commentary favors the Dingley bill as best for the nation. It notes Britain supports tariff laws aimed at open markets for its goods. The bill’s aim is to employ American workers and expand American product markets.
The Argus Leader claimed Kyle would vote on the tariff bill’s final passage if needed, but Kyle has departed for Europe and instructed he does not wish to be paired on the bill. He maintains his non-participant stance from the tariff fight, contradicting the Leader’s claim.
The Horonite says Mr Lockhart refused the investigating committee entry to his office though he spoke freely with the Republican member. He asks the committee to wait until about August 1 as he will be absent in the Black Hills on office business. He approves Chairman OConway’s Sioux Falls interview as correct in other respects.
The South Dakota Press Association delegates spend a week in Minneapolis and St Paul enjoying Lake Minnetonka trips and area resorts. The writers are praised as community servants and the best group of country newspaper workers in the Union.
The passage notes perseverance of a community press that continues publishing despite lack of support and recurring obstacles. It mentions the Huron-Ire group's desire for a successful summer outing in 1897 and regret at missing the event due to circumstances.
The Aberdeen News questions the Lee investigating committee over delay in wages. The auditor withholds pay pending legality, and the reformers demand weekly cashing out. The Huronite asks how long a journalist would work unpaid, while urging frank honesty about the stance.
Chairman Conway’s interview fuels comment as state officers clash over committee access to records. Mayhew and Anderson resist official questioning while auditor denies recognition. Crawford supports broader inquiry and offers assistance to pursue a thorough, impartial investigation.
The attorney general states the investigation commission’s funding was not legally passed and is void. He notes the constitution bars general appropriation bills from non current expenditures and requires special appropriations. The commission plans to appeal to the supreme court for mandamus to force action.
The Argus-Leader and Huronite discuss a governor appointed committee, the legitimacy of appropriation, and court oversight. Predictions touch on constitutional validity, potential investigations, and political implications for parties. The piece questions motives, calls for a Supreme Court ruling, and cites concerns about officials like Mr. Anderson and Mr. Mayhew.
The Argus Leader notes Auditor Mayhew invites a full, proper review of the auditor's office amid suspicions raised by opponents. It questions authority of the investigating committee and highlights the need to probe how inspections and fees were handled and by whose mandate.
G A R Commander Clark issues a circular urging posts to prepare for the national encampment August 23 to 28 in Buffalo. About 75 000 veterans expected, with South Dakota choosing the North Western and Lake Shore routes. Sleeper and roundtrip tickets offered with Chicago rail connections.
The week opened with heat and dryness harming oats and early spring wheat, then received heavy rains totaling 1 to over 4 inches, improving soil moisture and crop potential. Wheat heads forming, corn and potatoes thriving, with rye harvest general and local rust and blight noted in places. Many counties report good to excellent prospects for small grains and other crops, though some areas show uneven yields and pest pressure.
Citizens urged to guard health with blood purification. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses impure and impoverished blood, preventing diseases and offering remarkable cures when other remedies fail.
The Baltimore & Ohio railroad announces a handsome summer travel book detailing mountain resorts springs and bathing locations along its lines and the Atlantic coast. The guide outlines routes with a clear plan and is richly illustrated for prospective travelers. Copies may be obtained from B & O agents or by sending 10 cents in stamps to J. M. Schryver in Baltimore.
Advertisement urges readers to have their magazines bound in 1896, promoting Huron Bindery as the affordable and neat option for finishing the work.
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