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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1888
Page
1
The Napolia Journal notes the 1888 convention signals a strong Republican outlook with no credible opposition. It claims the party will triumph nationally in November under Cleveland tariff policy and cites a list of capable men presented to the people.
Arrangements completed for a special notification committee headed by Gen. Patrick A. Innis of Massachusetts and the national committee to be received by President Cleveland at 2 p.m. next Tuesday.
The notice text lists legal rates, classified notice services, and publication details. It names Shannon and Longsiaff as editors and proprietors and mentions weekly publication in the Territory with postage paid options across the United States. It emphasizes legal style print and various notice types.
The Eighth Council and Representative District convention met in Alpena on October 2 1888 at 1 p m to nominate one councilman and two representatives. Delegates numbered by county Beadle 12 Sanborn 7 Jerauld 5 with district totals and names listed. The gathering endorsed Morton for vice president and adopted a temperance moral tone before adjourning.
A humorous remark about a congressman’s burial costs notes that the funeral itself isn’t costly, but the medical bills and care do, leaving the bill to rise into the thousands while the congressman’s value is joked as not worth ten cents a pound. The piece plays on political satire and public sentiment toward government spending.
A New York Sun piece quotes a mother questioning her son Bobby about eating an entire rhubarb pie. The boy defends the act by claiming the rhubarb will help his health as prescribed by a doctor.
Hanrer wonders at Brones’s wit and asks Harti where he gets his clever remarks. Brones is identified as proof reader for Phun ny Phone, prompting speculation about his source of ideas.
San Francisco crowds greet Gen Harrison as a leading Republican, though not first choice, with enthusiasm. A procession of local clubs paraded through the city followed by fireworks. A Mechanics Division meeting featured prominent speakers from the city and state.
Curiaco June 25 Harrison and Morton are praised as the ticket that fits the party platform. Delegates across states agree the ticket is strong and united, returning to campaign for Republican success.
The text reports a rally and ratification meeting in Lixcoty Nebraska to celebrate Harrison and Morton receiving Republican support. Blaine is noted as the field’s strongest candidate and large speeches are promised for Thursday evening.
Harrison's nomination was received with enthusiasm here and he is seen as a strong, familiar figure shaping local politics. The report notes public approval and expectations for his potential impact on the community.
A ratification meeting under the auspices of the Republican Club will be held tomorrow night. The event aims to rally support and organize discussions among attendees.
Gary ratified Harrison’s nomination and planned a band parade speeches and a torchlight procession tonight reflecting great enthusiasm from residents.
Rejoicing runs high in Watertown over Harrison and Morton nomination with Indiana supports. Dakota victory expected in November as old allies claim the ticket will carry Indiana. Baltimore plans a silver badge for the Democratic clubs convention featuring Cleveland and Thurman with a public trust motto.
Attorneys for several roads meeting in Carcan o Illinois discuss whether to ignore an Iowa railway commission rate cut and let courts decide legality. Reductions shown exceed 40 percent for major freight, with Iowa earnings anticipated to drop about 23 percent per year for one large road and over 20 percent for another.
Allison wore his eyeglasses and appeared pleased by the jokes from colleagues. A shifting group of senators surrounded him, both Democrats and Republicans, as the Iowa aspirant behaved in good humor like a playful candidate at a presidential convention. After adjournment he and Sherman retired to their committee room with convention bulletins.
The Mitchell Republican says Harrison's nomination will boost Dakota's cause in the campaign, noting he was her faithful and indefatigable friend when her friends at count were few.
Dakota delegates celebrate Harrison and Morton as party unity grows for the campaign. Plummer Moody and Caldwell invited to stump. Harrison’s stance on Dakota statehood sparks support. President nominates Oscar Rea for Bis marck land office. Clarkson elected temporary chairman at Republican meeting in Chicago.
In Detroit on June 25 the Michigan club led events to ratify Chicago nominations. Gen. Alger addressed the crowd declaring we are all Harrison men tonight and urging unity to work for Harrison in November. He praised the party’s pride and the forthcoming victory.
A garbled report notes a judge advocating a convention to address division and statehood, claiming strong effects at the Huron convention. Gen Campbell references a recent South Dakota meeting in Yookton, emphasizing unity and future plans.
A garbled note praises Irish American republicans and soldiers for courage and national unity. It mentions Benja citizens and expresses祝 support and celebration, though details and names are unclear due to damaged text.
A Faulk county deputy brought in a suspect from near the city after pursuit for embezzlement from the White Sewing Machine Co of Pierce Nebraska. The man, 28 to 30, unmarried, claims only breach of trust and is to be turned over to Sheriff G W Box of Pierce County under a governor’s requisition from Dakota. He was brought to the court in Sencer today and will be delivered to Nebraska authorities at Huron.
Gen Grant's old homestead four miles from St Louis on Gravois road sold today by Chauncey Depew to settle an 8 mortgage held by H Vanderbilt. The 750 acre farm, mortgaged during the Grant Ward failure, was bought by H Conn of the city for 7000 dollars. The property once belonged to the Dent family and is linked to Grants courting and adversity years before Galena. The Grant family did not preserve the property.
The Minnehaha county convention met and elected a solid Grigsby delegation to the Wastertown territorial convention. The delegation was instructed to press for Mr. Grigsby and support for division by resolution.
The June issue of Woman is described as brilliant and refreshing for its leafy period. Illustrations are numerous and well executed, its prose is pointed and well told, and its descriptive papers are masterly and instructive.
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