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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1889
Page
4
The piece extols Huron's hospitality to workers and leaders shaping Iowa's development. It praises the unity of city and guests, the industrious citizenry, and notes Miller and Cox as notable figures while lauding the city as built by steady toil and shared goals. Huron’s hospitality is becoming proverbial.
In a forthcoming session the alliance will discuss power and irrigation for the region. Soderberg argues parts of river and harbor funds should help improve agricultural lands, with benefits to people and national wealth. The idea of surface water aid over large reservoirs is urged, urging practical study by committee in the Jim River valley.
The passage notes a critic comparing an actor to Coquelin and discusses training and art in performance. It mentions the author Charles Warner and the Harper's Magazine July issue with a portrait based on a photograph by Mr. Miller and contributions by Mr. Curtis.
A late Washington dispatch reports Senator Quay visiting the city for several days to discuss business with party leaders and committee members. Observers note precautions to protect or enlarge the Republican majority in the next house as several seats are at stake. The clerk’s roll shows a slim three vote margin, with ill health affecting some members and a push to elect a Republican to replace Gay of Louisiana who has died. The national committee plans help for upcoming elections and aims to gain up to five Republican seats nationwide.
The passage argues for leveraging long service in Congress and practical ability to gain government aid for Artesian water supply. It notes a cautious forecast of rain and a friend getting soaked, drawing a moral about preparedness.
Elk Point Courier reports Gen. A. R. Z. Dawson openly attacking Col. Moody in a bitter fight. Dawson’s unsavory record is used to counter Moody, with Dawson’s abuse said to rally Moody’s friends across camps.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Iroquois figure Chief Moody is named as a new state water leader or representative. Details are unclear but suggest an appointment or designation involving water affairs.
Report notes a gathering in Huron planned for the 181st of this month as farmers prepare to attend and decide on a lively event.
The Dakota Masonic gathering concluded in Mitchell attracting members from Grand Forks Yankton and Deadwood along with farmers merchants lawyers editors bankers teachers. The event hailed as the largest most representative assembly in Dakota history shaping social as well as political ties across the state.
The article notes early readiness to push surveying of arid territories. Chiefs and division heads are on the field, awaiting the president's word on whether geographical survey or civil service will handle minor appointments before operations begin. Engineers must map topography and water resources to show reclaiming potential for Yellowstone and Platte basins.
A Dakota gathering debated constructing a railroad from Morris to Chamberlain via the N B R with Gov J E Church as chair. A committee was chosen to prepare articles of incorporation naming the line Duluth Milbank Huron Chamberlain R R Co with 30 000 shares and to report tomorrow.
Members of the Farmers Alliance in the Black Hills prepare for the territorial alliance meeting at Huron on the 18th to 20th of the month. Delegates will travel overland from Smith's ranch Belle Fourche with horses and wagons, gather in Pierre then proceed to Huron. Notables joining from Spring Valley include C. V. Gardner Edwin Boye George Allen Jobin Mr Morehead Mrs John Allen Miss Maud Gardner Miss Allie Gardner and Miss Emma Cessna among many others.
The press shows remarkable accord on constitutional prohibition. If the rammed up South Dakota journals are bought, it will require a lot of staff to cover it.
Milbank to Egan and Sioux City line planned with incorporators D W Diggs Irving Bath H S Volk of Milbank J H Eno and Brown of Egan and others to join from Brookings and Clear Lake. Project aims to open northern coal fields and transport hard wheat benefiting Sioux City with city franchise support. Local ministers urged to preach and a dental student, Elmer Dean, will manage in Huron after Blair health issue.
Notice announces a meeting of the Republican Central Committee of South Dakota to organize the territorial group and set a date for a state convention. Attendees include J. Ouas, T. McCow, M. Harris, C. T. Howard, B. Dopaz, and others. meeting to be held in South Dakota on a Thursday in June 1889 at 2 PM.
A report notes discussions between Knights of Labor and the Alliance about uniting labor groups. The meeting cited shared aims and the potential benefits of amalgamation. A committee will be appointed by President Lomeks of the Alliance later. Prominent Knights present included Judge Conklin and Z D from Milkbank and Krank Wilder of Aberdeen.
The Honorire advocates a clear constitutional prohibition stance in the Aberdeen Daily News. The paper states its position will strengthen the cause and adds weight to the argued policy.
On July 3 and 4 the Chicago and North Western Railway Co will sell region tickets between rival stations good returning until the 5th at one fare for a round trip. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago and Western Railway.
The Insurance Company of North America filed a sworn statement with Auditor J C McManima. The record details assets liabilities premiums and risks outstanding at year end and includes a formal certification and seal.
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