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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1894
Page
4
Douglas county plans to install four six inch artesian wells at once. Rumor says Secretary of State Gresham may resign. Pennsylvania endorses the protection idea by 160000 plurality. Irrigation convention set for Huron March 7 and 8 amid continued state interest.
Senator Pettigrew succeeds in retaining the Signs Service Station at Yankton, one of the oldest stations in the northwest. The move preserves a long-standing local landmark and utility for area motorists.
In Pennsylvania the laboring man has used his forced layoff to cast a ballot. The poll result favors Key Some for America by 160 000, signaling strong support amid economic strain.
Announcement invites attendees to the irrigation meeting in Huron March Tth and 8th via the North Western railroad with a return fare set at one fifth of the usual price.
The Doland Times-Record notes its twelfth year of usefulness and prosperity as a deserving local journal celebrates ongoing community impact and growth.
Senator Morgan presents a report on the Hawaiian matter that officials expect will generate extensive debate when it reaches the Senate. The position is said to be aimed against the president, likely broad discussion ahead.
The passage notes praise for Pennsylvania Democrats for not interfering with the recent election and states a 185,000 majority is sufficient for one state.
A local altercation over newspaper subscriptions ends with Cy Short drafting a note for Bro Blosser. The exchange reveals tension between readers and staff as critics are urged to curb slate of opinions.
Mrs. H. B. Strait of Minnesota died suddenly in Texas on Sunday. Major Strait served in Congress in 1882 when the bill creating the Huron and Aberdeen land district was passed and was noted as a diligent advocate for the measure.
J. Adam Bade has been confirmed as U S marshal of Minnesota. This will end all talk about the matter probably. He is a clean, ambitious, bright, bustling young man.
Up to date no leading Democratic journal has offered an explanation for the Republican victory in Pennsylvania. The St. Paul Globe, the Sioux City Tribune and the Argus Leader are described as dumb as oysters in response.
The issue notes a society section titled The Wor vrais Season and mentions a story A Venture in Opals by Anna Fuller with illustration by Francis Day. It also reports Cappy Grow’s Pennsylvania majority nearing 180000 with up to 200000 possible as four counties await returns and recalls a Democratic governor elected about four years ago, signaling shifting sentiment.
Harper's March issue features five short stories: The Buckley Lady a colonial New England romance by Mary E Wilkins A Partie Carree a yachting cruise history in the Mediterranean by W E Norris An Undivined Tragedy a romantic English country life tale by Lawrence Alma Tadema At a Private View a New York sketch by Brander Matthews and Qache Csche a French Revolution story by William McLennon.
Puapepaia Feb 22 The Grow candidacy for congressman at large is set to surpass 160000 votes, with GOP claims of 100000 and 70000 by Democrats. Republicans expect 175000, as Democratic strongholds shifted to the GOP. The House Indian affairs committee favored opening Yankton reservation. Hu nontte telegram arrived too late for use. Congressmen from this state appear to be delivering solid work.
The Yankton Press and Dakotan predicts a 25 percent yearly rise in Yankton county land values for the rest of the century. A mild tone contrasts with a note about rising values in northeastern Iowa after Charley Thomas settled in the area. A West Union Gazette item cites 170 acres selling at 52 dollars per acre, a dramatic jump from under 20 dollars per acre fifteen years ago.
Six prominent millionaires share their views in a March Demorest's Magazine article. The portraits accompany their sentiments, offering a personal interview feel on how life appears to those with vast wealth.
A former leading figure in last year’s Agricultural college disturbance, now self-employed, writes a private note praising Doctor McLouth. He says he previously misjudged events, remembers McLouth as a gentleman, and regrets any actions that caused him hardship last spring.
The piece extols Governor Sheldon as an honest, principled and fearless Republican, a model public servant who handles tariff finance and human rights with a prudent, thoughtful approach. It urges abandoning unfair criticism and political infighting in South Dakota.
The state and the wider northwest are expected to see a heavy influx as men seek new locations amid dissatisfaction. Eastern workers show strong interest, with many good men unsettled by the current outlook in that region.
Dr. Cormack in Water town Public Opinion says Faulkton hosted six farmer institutes, among the best in the state this winter, with Faulkton and St. Lawrence noted as top. Elk Point also hosted a recent successful meeting.
The writer mocks a report that Mrs Leade claims Mason status, noting such a claim would provoke laughter among Masons and other secret orders. It suggests she would fail to gain lodge entry and warns that impostors are barred.
The speaker argues South Dakota should not stay arid but use artesian waters to boost land values. Citing Minneapolis and Chicago as parallels, he contends water development costs would pay off, with government funds and private capital both able to invest. He urges citizens to contribute effort and resources.
The Appletons align with A J Johnson to publish the Universal Cyclopaedia edited by Charles Kendall Adams of Wisconsin with 36 associate editors from Harvard Yale Columbia and more. Over 2500 contributors from Europe and America craft fresh leading articles signed by their authors. It is twenty years ahead of rival cyclopaedias and aims to be invaluable at home and in professional use.
The Sioux City Journal notes that the phrase cuckoo as used today began with Senator Morgan in October 1893 during a speech on the silver question. He said the trumpet had sounded the forces were marshalled the clock in the White House had struck and the cuckoos here all put their heads out of the boxes and responded to inform us of the time of day.
The Highmore Herald switches to the Hyde County Republican association with John C. Stoner in charge after L. E. Whitcher’s lease expired. Whitcher had run the paper as a democracy organ for two years and now ceases further work, feeling slighted by the current administration.
Chairman Carter of the national committee says the 96 convention basis will award one delegate per congressional district plus one for every 7000 Republican votes. He argues this shifts control to states providing electoral votes and predicts Montana will vote Republican by a huge margin this fall.
A political exchange notes E. E. Carpenter a former Republican auditor of railways now active in Gulf to Duluth construction as a populist leader. The discussion criticizes past Santa Fe script ties and claims many former Republicans joined populism or returned to the GOP.
Gen. Geo A. Silsby in charge of Fort Sisseton says Washington charges against Gov. Sheldon are active. He explains militia encampment buildings cost 200 to 400 dollars new and were dilapidated. one sold for 65 dollars. Hay cut on the reservation was not paid for, and Silsby favors letting farmers cut hay to prevent waste. He believes Sheldon can clear himself of the charges.
The forecast predicts a sequence of storms from the 7th to 29th across the country with heavy rains in the south and likely tornadoes and cyclones, northern blizzards, and sudden heat cold swings. Electrical disturbances around the 11th, western storms by the 13th, crisis by the 17th, polar waves at month end, equinoctial planetary centers on the 20th to 22nd, ending with a cold fair close.
The vote of the knights and ladies of Harper's Young People's Round Table on the Forty American Immortals resulted as follows.
The piece discusses Hilary A. Herbert on counting a quorum in the Fifty-First Congress when Republicans controlled the House. It notes the Reed rule precedent, Democratic opposition, and Supreme Court approval. It predicts Democrats may adopt a similar rule to guard against partisan advantage.
A large delegation of settlers from Iowa, all farmers, has reached Hu ron saying more to come.
Minneapolis Tribune notes Congress man Wilson is gravely ill with typhoid fever. He championed his bill on the house floor despite illness and is praised for his pluck. The item wishes him a speedy recovery.
The Democrats should adopt the Reed rule now to count a present quorum as the prerequisite to business. Silent members are deemed to consent, and the Reed rule is supported by the U S Supreme Court and state supreme courts in related decisions.
In the Dakota Farmer last week W. B. Keiser of Verden Times writes that starting with government claims one gains 720 acres of land a rented school section fenced for pasture a Groton dwelling about 3 000 bushels of old wheat sixty high grade mares six registered and other property totaling eighteen to twenty thousand dollars all dug from Dakota soil.
Postoffice inspector Fosnes stopped a scheme where the Buffalo Gap postmaster boosted his salary by collecting letters from Hot Springs, delivering them to Buffalo Gap, then canceling stamps to take commission. From now on all Hot Springs mail must be deposited at Hot Springs post office.
Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes that Gov. McKinley’s indebtedness was settled by private contributions raised without his knowledge. The trust property used to cover debts has been returned to him amid praise for his character and conduct. The paper does not expect his presidential election, yet expresses admiration for him as a citizen.
Johnnie Pease, once a Republican in Mitchell, left over a quarrel with Judge Edgerton and joined populists. He published a populist paper and sought Congress but lost to Loucks amid party intrigue. After a clerkship secured by Senator Kyle, he moved to Chicago to practice law, with an unclear future.
The savings banks of New York State show 1893 as a year of free trade with a net loss of 51 million dollars for wage earners. Deposits fell 24 million and withdrawals rose 27 million compared to 1892, most losses occurring late in the year amid pro free trade fears.
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