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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1888
Page
4
The Huronite reports the Harrison and Morton ticket as favored by the Allison and Blaine camps and notes support from figures like Don and Warrkrows. It mentions Daxira voting solidly, forecasts for November, and praise for the convention work despite garbled text.
Fragmentary report notes Morton favored at Chicago convention with first ballot victory. context unclear due to damaged text while indicating a decisive outcome on the initial vote.
A Chicago convention influence visible as New York voters back Levi P. Morton and Benjamin Harrison. The text notes Republican support solidifying through strong local enthusiasm and a plan to inform Harrison and Morton of their nomination on July Fourth.
Riaer reports broad satisfaction with the Harrion Morton ticket across the area. The declaration of Independence is noted as signed, and the warrant for Dakota is expected to be signed, signaling a hopeful admission to this frontier territory.
A terse note shows Daxora urging support for Harrison and Morton on the same basis as prior votes. The message implies a gesture of good will despite potential ineligibility and does not specify official actions or dates.
Fragmentary notes reference an ancestral figure named Harrison and a warrant tied to the Stuart era. The text hints at themes of English liberty and constitutional rights without concrete events or dates. Further readable context is needed to fix names, places, or outcomes.
The text is incomplete but hints at a discussion about a statue of the Union and its political interest in the election, mentioning Cleveland and Morton. The fragment references territorial concerns and immediate, perhaps ceremonial, significance. No clear event or outcome is stated.
In a scrambled, OCR like passage, calls emerge for a Mor Nowhead backed Virginia unity bid. The text elevates Mor as a presidential choice and hints at Virginias forming a united front to influence the coming congressional scene.
Gens gid reports Be Northweste Mutual Insurance of Wahpeton has shut down operations, with foreign companies reportedly smiling at the development.
A stock of Daxora is reported in Itick as preparations begin for a major boom. Local counties along the Dakota Central are hit by what is described as a million dollar rain bringing potential wealth and investment.
Saturday night gathering at City Hall to consider measures for future upgrades and a potential inauguration around July 10.
July issue previews the Pierre Collegian with an account of the college commencement. The text lauds the event and highlights the college's admirable management under its leadership.
Opinion pages argue Dakota’s steadfast support for Harrison shaped the outcome. Critics ponder whether a two faction split at St Louis affected results, noting Tuerx lacks Dakotan ties yet urges prayer and effort for the Republican ticket this year.
Acknowledgments extend to Pierre residents for inviting unity in Independence Day celebrations. The note expresses goodwill and hopes for a loud, joyous day whether or not the writer joins in person.
Burteres of New York boasts of a notable victory with the ticket named today. He says harmony exists now in New York and elsewhere and declares he told you so.
The Dakota Democrat argues the year’s vote should reflect patriotism over selfishness and claims Harrison's win will immediately raise the value of homes and land across the territory.
The Minneapolis Journal notes Benjamin Harrison of Indiana as the 1888 Republican standard bearer. It recalls William Henry Harrison's sweeping victory over Democrats and warns that 1888 will bring a genuine Western cyclone to labor and business.
A notice calls farmers to attend a convention in Huron on July seventh. The purpose is to discuss how farmers may influence upcoming elections, not to form a separate farmers party. All farmers are urged to devote a day to the topic and to arrange deeds or actions as needed.
In Dakota, judges celebrate nominations including Harrison Morton Edgerton Harri Gifford Harris Morton and others. Judge Moody Campbell Palmer Owen Morse all express happiness at the developments. The entire judiciary shows approval of the nominations.
A call from Dakota editors for a united Dakota statehood convention in Huron to discuss admission of North and South Dakota. Editors including Wade Turtle, Chamberlain, Clark, Bates, Warner, Carpenter, Girton, and others urge a joint press-backed gathering on the July 12 meeting date to outline counsel and action for granting statehood.
A Dakota Statehood committee urges farmers and businessmen to attend conventions in Huron on July 10 11 to discuss division and admission efforts. They warn Congress may block measures while stressing rights of trial by jury and local self government. A county plan calls for delegates and funding to support the effort with rail fare reductions for attendees.
May 25 1888 Yankton Dakota organizers announce a convention to press for two states North and South Dakota. They argue Congress will not act and urge immediate moves to hold constitutional conventions, organize county divisions, and appoint delegates under a one delegate per 800 inhabitants ratio to ensure equitable North Dakota representation.
A readable fragment lists individuals including Jacques Fortier M Biernstad Edwards unger Geo H Markley Laverne Costley Albert Best Au Sasse RO McCallester MJ McGibinary Frank Smith J C Crow SC Baile AH Tuttle VR Wadelon 8 B Sheldon W E Scarrett M D Alexander CE Boyden E Carpenter J W Jacobs John Michael John B Sweet P Cram Bes it Will Arthur Alex McInt David Wolfe M F Waite Daniel Nesbit Isaiah Daughert sik.
A fragment notes faster cash by Home Farm loans, claiming money is given instantly and customers depart rejoicing. The text is incomplete but suggests a consumer finance pitch promising immediate funds.
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