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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1884
Page
2
Reader excerpts critique South Dakota politics and press dynamics. Debates on postmasters and governance unfold in Sioux Falls Huron and Scranton papers. The dialogue references Gov Weng and Gen Campbell, media labels, and calls for new voices in Dakota politics.
Article accuses three editors and postmasters, Manakin Bowen E W Caldwell and Johnny Cain, of coordinating a plan to steer Dakota politics and control the capital, alleging conspiracy to mold public opinion and influence legislation while portraying reformers as self serving.
At the Huron convention John Vain wept and begged to be sent to Chicago. A Blaine map and admirer of the Plumed Knight he sought work for Blaine. Although his paper supported Arthur, he claimed to be a Blaine man. Cain went to Chicago on his own, wore an Arthur badge, and shouted for the man with bread and butter. An honest man is the noblest work of God.
The Huron Times faces criticism for biased political reporting on Dakota delegates Col Jolly and Gov Ordway. Articles discuss anti Blaine influences, Jolly’s stance, and internal party maneuvers before and after the convention, highlighting tensions within South Dakota politics.
The St Paul Jobbers Union excursion train arrived about 1 30 p m yesterday on a special consisting of a baggage car two coaches two directors cars and the dining car used by the late California delegation to Chicago. Conductor B K Rowley led the train engine 151 Neil McCabe. The party toured with Mayor Nash N T Smith of the Times and others. bands played and the visitors were hosted in carriages to view points of interest. A list of excursionists from local firms was published by the Sioux Falls Press verified by Mr Hall of the St Paul Globe.
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