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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
4
Col Bryan will go to the Philippines as Dewey maintains sustained pressure there. Deadwood will offer free mail delivery after August 1. Meade County populists endorse Lee and instruct for Lee Knowles and Kelley, shaping local political action.
A report suggests Santiago could surrender without heavy fighting, a development described as highly satisfactory and likely to spare casualties and further destruction in the conflict.
An old proverb about patience is invoked to entice readers in South Dakota with a forward look to the year 1898, suggesting gradual gains and future rewards for the populace. The statement frames civic optimism and delayed gratification as a shared regional sentiment.
The Sioux Falls Press urges attention to internal party leadership, suggesting the paper should focus on its own bosses while leaving Republicans to handle their own internal duties. The remark frames a call for party accountability within the political landscape.
Oregon leads Republican momentum as other western states including South Dakota are viewed as likely to follow suit. The comment suggests a regional shift in party strategy and influence across the Missouri country.
The Grant county delegation endorses L N Aldrich of Grant county for state superintendent of schools while reportedly remaining hostile to rival candidate Jack Lockhart.
Col Sheafe of Watertown has been appointed brigadier general by President McKinley. The citizens of Watertown express enthusiastic pride in the honor bestowed on the local military figure.
The South Dakota retail merchants association passed a resolution directing its officers to buy supplies from South Dakota establishments. It condemned the practice of purchasing stationery from outside firms.
Rumor says W. S. Glass will not run for Congress. He resigned abroad to return home and earn a living as the emoluments of his office fail to meet life’s necessities for one accustomed to Dakota fare.
Hon Edwin Van Cise of Deadwood declares for the republican nomination for Congress. He is the first to announce earnestly with some at home opposition, but it is believed he can unite support before the convention.
The Minneapolis Journal states it makes no difference if Dewey is Catholic or Protestant, Republican or populist, native or foreign born. He is an American, and one of whom we are all proud. His religion and politics are private matters of his own choosing.
The Sioux City Journal favors modest headlines and plain telegraphic pages. It emphasizes solidity and reliable service whether in peacetime or wartime, with minimal wood type and understated display.
A strong under current in triple alliance circles challenges Lee but his renomination seems certain now. Opponents have yet to present arguments strong enough to erode his backing. Despite media talk, Lee has proven a very acceptable governor.
Dr. Bentley of Grant county emerges as the anti machine boss in a clash with Lockhart. The fight between two anti machine men prevented the machine from attempting county control. The machine is described as a goblin used by unscrupulous politicians to frighten voters. Stay alert to the anti machine movement.
The annual meeting of the Duluth Pierre and Black Hills Railway has been held and H R Horner elected president. This is the only road in the region to announce such changes.
The state shifts from issuing no passes to granting annual passes to every male voter who opposes re submission of the capital question, marking a significant policy change with Horner’s presidency.
Friends of Major Pickler at the G A R encampment insist he will not seek aae this year and will back a strong Republican victory. Yankton Gazette reports Pickler is running for Congress, citing two months of quiet campaigning and letters from old soldier supporters. Which version is true remains to be seen.
The Missouri Valley Journal notes a ten year low in grain values amid a weak global surplus. A 1897 European short crop increases demand for American grain, bringing temporary relief to farmers while questioning why poor prices aren’t treated as similarly abnormal. The piece criticizes inconsistent money standards and calls for uniform national trade laws.
The Huronite argues against a ticket dominated by Huron candidates for county offices. It warns that nominating most offices from the city risks November defeat and urges agreements to nominate at least three county officers from the country and balance districts. It calls loyal Republicans to act now to preserve party strength and avoid crushing defeat.
The county Republicans express no desire to push a factional ticket on voters, stressing unity and collective effort rather than a clique approach within the party.
Pioneer Press surveys U S expansion and economic boom amid overseas conflicts with Spain. It notes rising industrial output, record wheat prospects, expanding rail and factory activity, and strong trade balances in 1897 and 1898. The piece frames Providence as favoring equal opportunity for many, including those under Spanish rule.
A New York Tribune piece ridicules rural brass hats calling themselves Crossroads Strategists who map campaigns from Oshkosh to Wynockie. It claims tens of thousands plot havana, san juan, spain's fall, and a quick Madrid victory, arguing officials are hampered by real facts while warmakers claim easy triumph with magic words.
Aberdeen News reports Hon. Maris Taylor of Huron, a state public examiner, as a receptive candidate for the demo populist gubernatorial nomination. While visiting the city he criticized Gov. Lee’s administration and suggested he might accept the nomination if offered, signaling potential candidacy.
The Woonsocket News warns that ex-Oil Inspector Dowdell may seize Sanborn county convention and nominate a delegation against Gov. Lee. The paper asserts all residents and livestock in the county align with the governor, while speculation about Robert Emmet’s influence follows.
Harper's June issue features Albert Bushnell Hart of Harvard University analyzing a century of Cuban diplomacy. The scholar begins with initial bias but, after thorough study, finds the United States exhibited forbearance and a notable lack of territorial ambition.
Dept of Agriculture reports mixed conditions across southern counties with too wet low lands causing lodging in some fields while spring wheat oats and barley show promising growth. Rust seen on a few localities. flax seeding nearly finished. hay crops look heavy and home grown strawberries and garden produce on market.
Across numerous counties Aurora to Hand reports praise spring wheat oats barley rye and corn stands with rapid growth. Potatoes gardens and flax fare well. rains and favorable weather improve grass growth, with heads forming on rye and early wheat, while some fields face wetness or weeds.
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