Senate tariff debate nears end in week
The Huronite notes only one week remains for tariff discussion in the senate as John Longstaff reports on the progress and potential outcomes of the stalled policy.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
4
The Huronite notes only one week remains for tariff discussion in the senate as John Longstaff reports on the progress and potential outcomes of the stalled policy.
Charles Mix county operates the first creamery in the area marking a milestone for local agriculture. Sioux Falls announces a fall fair with grand displays and new exhibits promising a big year for farmers and residents.
Several candidates have entered the race for chairman and secretary of the next Republican state central committee. The field includes multiple party activists aiming to shape leadership and strategy ahead of upcoming party functions.
A new political party has organized in Chicago with the goal of freeing the city from the influence of machine politicians. The formation signals rising reform sentiment as organizers seek to challenge entrenched power structures.
Queen Lil expresses alarm over the reported loss of her island and notes she has parted with other valuable possessions as rumors spread.
Territorial bonds totaling 25000 have been paid by Treasurer Phillips. He also called $100000 state bonds maturing July 1.
The Salem Special accuses the recent campaign bosses of self serving conduct and warns voters that people in power often act for personal gain, urging vigilance against corruption.
The plan allocates one dollar for every school age child in each district, totaling a gross apportioned amount of 104327 dollars to be distributed among the district schools.
Question on the status of the authorized edition of the 1897 session laws. The contract requires delivery to the secretary’s office by May 1. Publishers face state penalties if fines are imposed.
Residents are invited to witness frequent rainfall in the Jim River Valley, with showers expected most any time, contradicting the notion of arid conditions in the region.
Chas W Spaulding once labeled bank wrecker at Globe Savings was acquitted as jurors found no intent to divert funds for personal use. The verdict absolves him of intentional guilt in the alleged embezzlement.
The Huronite notes Kyle supported the Pettigrew amendment to the tariff bill, proposing that all protected articles move to the free list once controlled by a trust. The paper views this as a correct vote.
The Ohio Republican convention disappoints the Demo Pop coalition by not delivering a factional contest. They expect some opposition to Bushnell’s renomination for governor and find broad support for Hanna for senator.
Prices of butter should not discourage Dakota farmers. Cows have long provided steady dividends and are expected to remain favorable compared with wheat, with dairy beating wheat two to one over a decade.
The appointment of Mr Person draws sharp criticism not for fitness but for the policy of granting sinecures to both the chairman and secretary of the state committee. Mr Elliott’s appointment was widely accepted as proper and wise.
The article notes Queen Victoria’s sixty year reign marked by lavish ceremony and public reverence. It contrasts her limited direct political role with the ceremonial duties she fulfills and the affection felt by subjects across the British Isles. It closes with reflections on monarchic government and American ideas of equal rights.
The article contrasts monarchical authority with republican ideals, suggesting birthright rule is reprehensible. It lauds the jubilee as ceremonial and extols the Grant tomb dedication as a genuine national tribute to a respected leader, noting the republic's heartfelt demonstrations and the kingdom's lack of such ceremonies.
The passage depicts Debs planning to take a colony to Washington to seize state power. It claims he will run trusts and combinations via public operation, promising prosperity with short workdays and communal living, and envisions a utopian yet ominous governance under his control.
The article extols Cuba, comparing its size to New York state and Long Island. It notes limited cultivation, rich soil, year round mild climate, absence of frost except mountain tops, abundant fruits and flowers, and extensive fisheries. It describes tropical forests, diverse wildlife, and six provinces with rebels limited to fortified towns in the east, where people are comparatively comfortable.
Chicago Record urges a revived Fourth of July spirit focused on aggressive honesty and anti corruption. It warns that traitors in public trust and wealthy bribe seekers threaten the republic more than external foes, calling for a patriotic observance aligned with the framers' ideals.
Superintendent Oliver reports crop conditions improving across Hawarden to Canistota with one heavy rain aiding small grain. corn delayed but prospects favorable in several stretches. Records of grasshoppers are scarce with ongoing extermination efforts. some districts report damage from cut worms and drought lingering in Ree Heights to Pierre.
The Des Moines Register argues for the harshest possible punishment for rapists and brutal assaulters to protect women. It links rising fear among women to social ills and urges immediate, severe action to shield mothers and children from violence.
In the Huronite counting room mortgage blanks complying with the new law are now available for purchase. The itemization guides lenders and borrowers through the updated requirements and fees.
The week saw above normal temperatures with scattered showers and some heavy rainfall in spots. Early spring wheat is generally good though in places lodging. late wheat, oats, rye and barley show promise, while grasshoppers appeared in several counties and farmers, with U.S. Station help, fight them.
Beadle-Good to heavy rains and warm weather spur rapid growth, especially wheat and grass. Bon Homme-Rains partly, remainder dry. wheat heading short. Brookings-Crops improved. corn near two years earlier. Brown-Showers varied. grasshoppers damaged near Groton and James but checked by farmers. Brule-Rains. wheat and corn look strong. grass recovering. Buffalo-Showers lift grain. wheat good, corn poor. Campbell-Good rains. crops booming. Clark-Moisture up. crops look well though some weedy. corn late. Clay-Vegetation rapid. drought frost setback compensated. hay fine. Codington-Three rains. grain doing well. Day-Week good for crops. wheat on. corn growing. potatoes resuming after frost. Davison-Corn fine. wheat good. gardens thriving. Deuel-Good showers. rapid crop growth. Douglas-Warm and moist. crops and garden growth excellent. Edmunds-Fine for small grain. some frost damage. grasshoppers in Ipswich area destroying 400 acres. control measures under way. Fall River-Rain needed. crops blooming. potato crop brighter. Grant-Wheat oats barley millet and potatoes growing fast. corn backward but improving. some fields to barley and millet due to frosts
The piece argues that British interests in the Pacific and the Western Hemisphere are obsolete as the United States expands its reach. It asserts Washington will annex Hawaii, dismissing British interference as bluster and citing the Venezuela incident as warning that Britain should retreat from the region.
The passage of this tariff bill will barely affect Peruna price keeping it at 1 dollar per bottle. The remedy remains essential for many families facing universal catarrh, with duties on imported drugs not causing price increases. Dr Hartman offers free treatment guidance for women and a free book from the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company in Ohio.
Ringling Bros World’s Greatest Shows drew about 10 000 to the parade on Capitol Hill Dakota avenue and Illinois Street. The grand street pageant featured elephants and 100 tableaux cars as the big tent opened at 2 pm with two hours of acts in three rings upheld by enthusiastic crowds and praised elephants.
O P Weer announces he has bought Hill’s photograph gallery, refitted and finished it, and will produce first class work at reasonable prices. He invites all contemplating photographs to call, examine his work, and obtain prices before going elsewhere. All work guaranteed.
The North ern Pacific railway company offers hundreds of thousands of acres in central Minnesota to settlers at 2.50 to 3.50 dollars per acre on ten years. Applicants should write F. W. Wilsey in St. Paul for maps and full information. For the N E A Convention in Milwaukee July 6 to 9 the North-Western Line sells excursion tickets at very low rates plus membership in the association. For sale dates and info contact Chicago and North-Western Ry agents.
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