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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
4
The June moisture assures a splendid harvest with six inches of rain recorded. The Sioux Falls Press lauds R.S. Person as a hero while Huron is chosen as the site for the upcoming Masonic grand lodge.
Editorial correspondence from Pierre criticizes President McKinley for surrounded by sycophants aided by modest pay. The Aberdeen News notes the influential role of smaller salaries in shaping loyal supporters and urges discernment.
Seth Bullock has been appointed supervisor of the Forest reserve for the Black Hills district. The Woodman is urged to spare the trees under his control, as the new supervisor begins duty.
A remark notes daily rain in the Jim River valley, claiming it is the only U S fertile land near markets within a thriving civilization, offered at low prices.
Senator Allison states in Washington that Iowa Governor Shaw will run for the presidency to succeed McKinley. Shaw is described as possessing the right stuff to be a model president.
The passage notes Cuba accepting the Platt Amendment and advancing independence, and anticipates critics claiming the administration is buncoing the Cubans.
Pettigrew predicts GOP control of the legislature in 1902 and names Burke or Martin as logical candidates for the senate, stating either would reflect credit on the state.
The South Dakota Press Association will hold its summer meeting in Buffalo New York on Friday June 21.
Judge Crofoot issues findings after hearing testimony, upholding railroad rate reductions as justified. Expecting appeal to the U S Supreme Court, with potential impact on confidence in judicial proceedings if reversed.
Miss Noble of Mitchell University won first prize at Mitchell in the Inter-state oratorical contest and earned second place at Grand Forks where Mr. Jensen of North Dakota took first. Jensen was later disqualified for plagiarism, elevating Noble to the victory.
The Sioux Falls Press and HvROnItTeE push to base the next election on state issues. Republicans back making expenditures the campaign issue arguing large but necessary spending. They claim no money was wasted and state business runs honestly. One Republican law would bring half of the legislative appropriation into state and county cash boxes.
Minnehaha county widow files suit for 15000 against bondsmen of three Dell Rapids saloonkeepers. She alleges Garrigan was an habitual drunkard and that sales continued to his death in violation of state law. The piece also notes temperance angles and mentions capital removal fears and submarine references.
President McKinley has declared he will not be a candidate under any circumstances, quelling third term talk. The letter labels the idea as school-boyish and urges one term, six years, to improve presidential service and avoid re nomination ambitions.
Head Consul Northcott of the Modern Woodmen warns that Woodmen and Workmen groups sell insurance to members below cost. He argues annual premiums are impossible and urges rate adjustments to avoid undermining these fraternal organizations and their policies.
Essay argues against selective warehousing of corn and urges broad government storage of all surplus farm produce. Calls out corn focus as inadequate policy and warns to avoid partial measures. Seeks a comprehensive approach to stabilize markets and support workers.
The Plankinton Standard condemns the Huronite for quoting a 1896 silver debate paragraph by J. W. Shannon. It notes Shannon served as Huronite editor 1881 to 1896 and says the silver issue is long past. The Standard urges the paper to calm its nerves and keep the record straight.
A fragment notes the Huron Submarine Mining and Construction company is among listed entities in an ongoing regional coverage. The snippet hints at industrial or economic activity involving the firm within Yankton area press pages.
Hon. Coe I. Crawford spoke at the G A R encampment in Sioux Falls praising his rhetorical command and reputation as one of the state’s ablest and cleanest public men.
The week saw temperatures slightly below normal with mostly cool nights and heavy widespread rainfall. Wheat, oats, barley, rye, flax, grass, and especially oats and millet germination benefited, while corn lagged due to frost and wet conditions. Pasture and hay prospects improved. strawberries yielded well though heavy rains risked damage.
Excursion tickets offered at greatly reduced round trip rates for the Christian Endeavor convention to be held in Cincinnati from July 6 to 10 via the North Western line. For sale dates and details, inquire with agents in Chicago and the North Western railway.
Low fare excursion tickets to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo are sold daily via the North Western line with favorable return limits. Direct Chicago connections offer fast trains to Buffalo. For details contact agents. an illustrated booklet is mailed for two cents by W. K. Kniskern, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago.
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