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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1899
Page
4
Publisher John Longstaff notes the legislature will adjourn on Friday. Richard Kipling, a Bombay native, and Joe Kirby, now in Mexico, are mentioned amid a roundup of remarks. The Sioux Falls Press plea for the noble red man is echoed as a tearful reference.
Rudyard Kipling lies at the point of death in New York City. Senator Pettigrew was among thirteen senators who voted against army reorganization. Filipinos want to quit and the war may end soon. Manila engagement toll: 77 killed, 345 wounded. Sioux Falls Press notes it has a U.S. convict as a special correspondent.
General Miles is gradually removed from the list of eligible candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination, signaling a shift in the race and narrowing the field for the party.
Freeman Knowles denies selling or lending his railway passes while Tomlinson asserts he did. The dispute invites public judgment as both sides present their claims and offer competing narratives about who held entitlements and how they were used.
The dispensary bill will doubtless become a law with an amendment offered by Smith of Sanborn. The amendment would continue in force the present liquor law until the dispensary goes into effect.
The attitude holds that disagreeing with McKinley or criticizing beef supplied to troops in the Santiago campaign marks one as substantial. Critics argue this posture signals a vogue of claiming greatness through faultfinding rather than constructive critique.
The Aberdeen normal school bill has passed both houses and gone to the governor. Lee will not approve the measure, and his veto is anticipated as a repeat move against this scheme for plunder.
The Minneapolis Tribune, reduced to ashes for a second time, vows to endure. Though consumed by flames, the newspaper remains undeterred and promises to continue serving readers, like a phoenix ever rising.
The piece argues Cleveland may seek the 1900 presidency on anti imperialist and anti expansion platforms. It warns history and Washington’s third term refusal, asserting Cleveland would reject a crown as Washington did, and accuses him of covert imperialism despite opposing it publicly.
A critic decries Chicago with thousands of saloons gambling houses and opium joints. He argues the money fueling sin causes greater harm than smallpox and urges eliminating vice to unlock legitimate commerce, saying the liquor question matters more than Philippine policy for mankind's benefit.
The South Dakota legislature wrapped up a busy session with the governor signing the pure food bill as debates continued on appropriations for Yankton asylum and Brookings College. Other actions included measures for a ninth judicial circuit being killed, and bills funding hospitals, a sodlier’s home, and various college and state projects, while vetoes and amendments shaped the final bills.
In Pierre on Feb 23 24 lawmakers push a joint resolution to tax corporate property proportionately with other property. The house advanced general appropriations while opposing or defeating several amendments. A railroad litigation fund of 10000 and a Gary blind school line item faced fights. the senate defeated a single tax idea and moved through education and dispensary measures. Additional votes covered university funds and public offices with ongoing committee actions and postponements.
The St Paul Globe summarizes H P Robinson of Omaha on railroad money flows. In 1896 97 officials earned about 12 million dollars, stockholders 57 million in dividends, and employers 453 million. When earnings fell by 185 million, savings would come from labor wages, not execs or stockholders. Labor, with about 900,000 workers and their families, forms 5 percent of the U S population and depends on railways for livelihood.
Excerpts describe Hawaii’s climate as a unique natural resource. Islands lie within 154 30 to 160 30 west and 19 to 22 30 north, in trade wind belts with pure sea air. Year round open air living, minimal sunstroke, and broad outdoor activity are noted, with snow on mountain tops in rainy seasons and rich scenery from mountains to shores mentioned by Sanford B. Dole in Harpers Weekly.
A brief historical item notes the Werekty Horonire and mentions the New York Tribune with a one year subscription priced at $1.25.
A new law enacted for South Dakota townships mandates annual town meeting elections on the first Tuesday of March 1899 to choose three supervisors with a designated chairman, and from 1900 elections to fill a three year term with senior member becoming chairman. The act repeals conflicting laws and takes effect upon passage.
Chicago Record reports that Admiral Dewey favors central U S control of the Philippines with local government entrusted to Filipinos. His appointment to a commission to study governance supports this view, showing confidence in his judgment on the matter.
Corporal Osborn of Company F dies from small pox in Manila. He is the son of Editor Osborn of the Spirit of Dakota in Howard. The state presses mourn with his parents for his valiant sacrifice to the country.
Property notice states the Argyle Hotel on Dakota Avenue is available for rent. Inquiries directed to Charles Reed for details and terms.
The Senate approved the river and harbor bill after an eight hour session by a decisive margin. Debate focused on the Nicaragua canal amendment with opponents insisting it won’t pass the House. Senators Pegram Rawlins and Teller led opposition while Sewell urged the broader war context and cautioned about future trouble in Cuba and the Philippines.
Indiana Congressman Johnson delivered a highly critical manuscript speech in the house debating the army reorganization and Philippines policy. He condemned the administration as imperialistic, mocked the Boston banquet and Secretary Al, and accused selfish interests of influencing policy and renomination concerns, shocking listeners with sharp attacks and calls for Congress to act on Philippine affairs.
Victoria British Columbia February 27 The government moved to second reading a bill to send a supreme court judge to Atlin with full power to settle all disputes over mining claims filed by original locators under Northwest Territory jurisdiction instead of British Columbia laws. The bill is expected to pass and the commissioner may travel to Atlin in July.
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