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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
6
May 31 1900 report from Huron South Dakota notes the drought not confined to the state but extending over a large portion of the United States. Weather conditions and arid trends affect many regions beyond South Dakota.
Idaho produces six million dollars worth of wool and one million dollars in silver each year. The sheep men are expected to carry the state for McKinley in the coming election.
The fragment hints a completion of a small agreement between a figure named Zuna and the sun, promising renewed rain and a shift in weather. No further context or details are provided in the readable text.
Hon John L Pyle of this city was renominated for attorney general without opposition a tribute to his honor and ability which Beadle County people appreciate.
In a county convention the Lincoln republicans declared support for making the office of inspector of public health elective and placing it on the same footing as other state offices.
The platform makers of the Republican state convention wisely ignore Pettigrew. Abusing arms is a foolish pastime, and the HuRONITE notes the practice is becoming less common among Republican exchanges.
Ex Senator James Ross of Sissleton has filed for voluntary bankruptcy and is regarded as a wealthy figure in the southern state. His liabilities total $20,000, reflecting long years as an Indian trader.
A editorial argues war costs in money and lives are offset by civilization gains. It contends all major human progress stems from conflict and that civilization might have advanced without war, but the sword ensured greater global control for barbarians.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports five township farmers from Kansas left with their families for the Paris Exposition. In McCook county last week three farmers started for Paris, one who moved there ten years ago now owns 320 acres with a fine house and stock, valued around 215000. Kansas farmers thrive while South Dakota farmers fare better.
The draft discusses Bartlett Tripp as a potential vice presidential candidate. It notes that supporting him at the Philadelphia convention and endorsing him at the State level are separate decisions. It also mentions concerns about older Republicans and a Methodist-leaning stance of the HoRonite in politics.
Beadle county delegation at the Sioux Falls convention united in supporting George W. Snow for lieutenant governor and largely influenced his nomination. A biographical sketch notes Snow, born in Indiana in 1842, long resident of Dakota and South Dakota, banker by trade, and former state senator with service in 1890-91 and 1899-1900. He held roles in Bon Homme county treasurership and the 1885 constitutional convention.
The passage notes a senior member of the Odd Fellows fraternity serving 1887 to 1891 and now filling a second term, having been elected grand master in 1882. His renomination is said to strengthen the ticket and lend dignity to the lieutenant governor’s office.
One Judge Lochren denounces the Porto Rican tariff bill in a long opinion. The piece portrays Lochren as a controversial figure admired by some in the party but distrusted by Civil War veterans for his record and methods.
The Catholic Citizen notes estimated English language use across denominations and regions. It cites 120,850,000 English speakers worldwide with major groups including Episcopalians 28,750,000 and Methodists 18,500,000, while China leads global language numbers after English.
The platform lauds the national administration and Congressmen Burke and Gamble, praises Senator Kyle, congratulates settlers on the free homes bill, and supports laws to control trusts and monopolies with penalties. It backs currency reform, praises Civil War survivors, commends the First South Dakota for Philippines actions, and urges expanded railroad commission powers and state purchase requirements for public supplies.
The 1900 South Dakota Republican convention is hailed as historic and harmonious. C H Burke of Hughes county leads the congressional ticket, E B Martin of Deadwood secures nomination, and C N Herreid is the governor nominee. The delegates praise the slate as strong and electable with broad state support.
A long list outlines the Republican State Central Committee with county by county names and districts, including Aurora Ludwig Loevinger White Lake Beadle John Longstaff and many others across South Dakota. The report also notes a battle at Klip River near Pretoria with British forces gaining ground and a presidential order for days of prayer and confession.
Fort Pierre’s Stanley C. L. Mellette and Okoboji’s Sully R. J. Courtney are named along with Parker’s Turner F. C. Danforth and Elk Point’s Union J. F. Reed in a series of assignments. Bangor’s Fred Grippin and Yankton’s John Holman are also listed, including Sergeant S. M. Lindsey.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood humors eruptions and a tonic for overall health. It also promotes Hood's Pills as the favorite cathartic and lists the price as 5 cents.
London May 31 dispatch from Lord Roberts reports Germiston taken with no opposition. Johannesburg quiet. mines undamaged. Rail junction to Natal, Pretoria and Klerkadorp secured. He plans to enter Johannesburg with troops at noon if no opposition, amid rumors the town has been mined.
Lord Roberts announces to troops the annexation of the Free State to be named the Orange River State in the empire. Reports suggest General French severed Boer communications near Heidelberg and Bloemfontein, while Lord Salisbury outlines policy to end republic independence to prevent further war.
Berlin reports the German press largely agrees that further Boer fighting is pointless. The Vossische Zeitung asks what purpose remains as the Boers abandon positions without resistance.
Three Boer envoys departed Washington in the evening for a northern journey. They will first reach New York and then proceed to Boston.
A Green Bay and Western passenger train was wrecked five miles from Keewawunek Wisconsin by a washout on May 31. Engineer and crew were reported safe as crews began inspection and repair work.
Michael Riordan survived a dangerous incident while Fireman John Brown was instantly killed by a large rod piercing his body in the accident.
Five cases of yellow fever reported at Santa Clara among men of the Seventh Cavalry who are married to Cuban women and live off base. Province of Havana has two cases, while the city reports none.
Beait Wis May 31 Robert P Burt aged 90 years died here He was the oldest locomotive engineer in America He first ran an engine from Plattsville to Susquehanna Pa and ran the first engine across the high bridge at Poughkeepsie NY
Washington May 31 Senate appropriations committee approves Senator Cockrells amendment to the sundry civil bill granting 35,000,000 for the Louisiana Purchase Centennial Exposition at St Louis in 1903.
John Drake of Albia Iowa longtime leading banker and brother of former Governor Drake died suddenly at the Great Northern hotel. Death caused by hemorrhage of the banks.
Indianapolis May 2 Returns from the canvassing board of the International Typographical Union show Lynch defeats Donnelly for president by about four to five thousand votes.
Four year old Ella Keegan daughter of James Keegan of Bemis Bay company address 2447 Twenty fifth avenue south died after a lamp lighting accident. She died within five hours of the burn in Minneapolis on May 29.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago votes to refuse recognition to athletics and withdraw official sanction from the college football team. In Washington a cigar-shaped train dubbed Grizzly Adams runs 40 miles to Baltimore and Ohio rail line, achieving high speed and signaling a potential time and fuel saving device.
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