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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1890
Page
2
The Huronite notes Castlewood Times claims Huron is gaining in the capital race as Pierre campaigns on the Fourth. The piece suggests the spending is aimed at boosting a capital candidate, a costly path for the town to take.
Dispatch from Ax Artesian Sanborn County reports overwhelming support for the capital and opposition to woman suffrage in the area around Huron with strong voting sentiment against constitutional change.
Hox D W Dinas looks certain to win the nomination on the Republican ticket with Major Diggs as a strong alternative. The text notes no better or fitter men for the office.
On returning from the nominating convention, the Hamlin County editor of the local paper endorses the Democratic ticket and declares support for Huron as the permanent capital, signaling hope for Democratic success in the state treasurer contest.
The Yankton correspondent reports a strong county support for Huron with a big majority expected. Pierre leaders may mobilize opposition, but the Huron influence is ascendant and opponents face a retreat in local sentiment.
A report from Mr A G Williams to Mr Everitt notes the destruction of Alden B Gamage and Nelson E Pardee homes by a wind storm. Nine drownings in the Cheyenne near Appomattox and two men killed near Lebanon as houses toppled. The Cheyenne, normally dry, rose twenty five feet in an hour, sweeping away most valley homes.
In a provocative remark, a speaker questions why settlers who have developed South Dakota should not choose the capital site to suit their convenience rather than the needs of Indians and ranchers who will occupy the western grazing lands. The exchange highlights tensions between settlement progress and Indigenous traditional lands.
A dispatch to the Sioux Falls Press reports that women and suffrage supporters carried the school election by a large margin and that leading Republicans supported the cause. It notes potential for carrying future votes if a strong advocate lectures locally. Rain has blessed the region with excellent crops.
Ree Heights Press reports the Hyde County Bulletin taking up a bold campaign to shift capital attention away from its region. The move aims to secure economic advantages amid broader national tensions and competition for investment.
Dickinson of Webster notes the capital sentiment in Day county is practically unanimous in favor of Huron, reflecting strong local backing for the city in the capital issue.
The Pierre Capital prints rebuttals to claims about the Huron case as the editorials attack the accusers. The newspaper defends its positions amid a broader argument about truth and rhetoric.
Aberdeens ticker notes the slogan Vote for Huron still visible on fences at the county fairgrounds despite most of the fence being replaced. The enduring message remains prominent on the remaining board.
In Watertown the council votes unanimously to withdraw from the capital contest and commits to supporting Huron in the next stage, signaling a clear regional shift.
A reader survey shows shift in capital question sentiment. canvass of eleven voters finds eight backed Pierre previously while nine now favor Huron for the upcoming fall decision.
Judge Gaffey of Pierre notes a shift in sentiment on the capital question. Pierre shows few supporters while Huron is favored.
In advocating Huron's cause, proponents argue the broad platform serves the greatest good for many while also urging the capital's location benefits for the town, county, and region over Pierre.
South Dakota governor hopeful Maris Taylor, a Fargo Republican, lives in Huron. On returning from the Aberdeen convention, residents of Huron rallied to welcome him, hoping the recognition will boost the town’s prominence in the capital race.
Sheep breeders from South Dakota and several states met in Huron last week to discuss industry trends. Delegates noted South Dakota's greater adaptation to the wool trade than California Montana or other regions.
One of Besi gas Leader Hon D W Diggs of Millbank announced his candidacy for state treasurer. Diggs nearly secured the Republican nomination last year and will not be discouraged by that setback. He is regarded as one of the state’s best men with hundreds of supporters hoping for success.
Report says ex governor Church has earned 100000 dollars from Washington real estate since moving west. He predicts the Democrats will nominate and elect Cleveland as president. He also notes plans to return to North Dakota to influence state politics.
The Pierre band played to raise spirits of the democrats. They were less warmly greeted than last year when Pierre was the temporary capital. Still, residents enjoyed the music and drill, and the performance might have earned perfect ovation if Haron uniforms had been worn.
Hyde County Bulletin reports Attorney E S Martin back from Chamberlain finds sentiment nearly unanimous for Huron. He says no one voiced support for Pierre and that weather became a common topic during his inquiry into local views on the capitol question.
Elder Fielder declares in a late interview that Huron will secure the capital after touring nearly every county in the state. The Huronite cites his impartial, unwarped judgment, noting no interests that would bias his view per the Sioux Walls Argus Leader.
Watertown Public Opinion asks if vegetation bumping is needed in Camel county. The brief notes local concern over agricultural practices and community debate.
Old settlers and friends gathered at Broopaoon’s Grove Custer Town ship on June 12 for a reunion with speeches by Major Co Dr Steele and Walton Rev Mr Dresser and others. An afternoon program featured songs prayers solos recitations and discussions of pioneer life ending with tea and strawberries and late hours.
The Yankton college prizes were awarded after a declamation event by Miss Cheesman first, Miss Andrews second, Miss Chase third. The eighth annual Commencement featured essays by Miss Kingsbury and Miss Reynolds Kingsbury earned A B with diplomas for Phillips Swift and Clark in music, while Rev E H Pound received A M and Rev John P Williamson the D D. Rev W G Sperry attended and spoke. a reception followed at Acting President Bradleys home.
The Yankton Telegram accuses the Sioux Falls Press of lying about the country west of the Missouri river being barren land unsuitable for farming. The Press counters that the Telegram misstates its position and notes the region is suitable for stock raising and will be populated more densely than the east bank.
Local politics in the Black Hills center on Chamberlain as a potential candidate. If he enters the race, Black Hills votes may sway Pierre’s count, shaping the statewide outcome.
The Chamberlain Daily Tribune notes Chamberlain will be the junction for the western extension, despite rumors about the railroad company’s intentions. The paper frames Chamberlain as the connecting hub for future rail expansion in the region.
In a study of water resources, analysts contest the extent of the basin and the potential power generated by the Jim River area. The piece argues waterpower and irrigation should favor regional need over traditional Missouri allocations.
The report records E B Edgar of Plano Manufacturing praising Huron as capital prospects rise, with crops described as excellent. It details Major Coffin’s exploration of artesian water in eastern South Dakota, noting upheaval, geological formations, and trial borings across Milbank, Ortonville, Albee, Brookings, Clarke, Vilas, and Highmore, including depths and flows.
The passage argues that the general government should spend millions to bore artesian wells for irrigation of the world’s best lands rather than improve the Missouri River, where carrying trade is negligible and unlikely to exist.
Public notice announces foreclosure of a mortgage on the southeast quarter of section 8 township 111 north range 65 west Beadle County. The sale is set for August 9 1890 at 10 a.m. at the front door of the U S post office in Huron. John H Fish executor is the assignee with B C Lanoyer as attorney.
Public foreclosure notice on the Beadle county mortgage of Jacksons Benjamins with Sara E. Strong as the mortgagor assignee and Thomas B. Tyler as mortgagee. Proceedings set for August 1890 at the Beadle county courthouse front door.
An ordinance amends a prior city measure for regular public conveyances. It mentions drainage, poll tax, street commissioner duties, and publication requirements. The readable text is fragmentary but references Huron and council actions in March.
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