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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
4
Attorney General Griggs will not remain in the cabinet. This is Pettigrew's last day of service in the United States Senate. Redfield relieves itself of the strict smallpox quarantine. Recommendations by Gamble and Burke favor Capt Englesby for army paymaster, approved by the people.
In Clay county locals report a spring boom as buyers and prospectors converge for a petroleum discovery. The text notes excitement and the pressure of rapid interest, with the community watching how developments unfold.
Carrie Nation remains jailed in Topeka Kansas and refuses to promise to keep the peace. She is currently writing two magazine articles. Authorities believe she may still act in a way that could lead to a legal punishment.
The missive criticizes Captain Morgan as unworthy and snobbish, noting Sampson's own rise from poverty might bias his judgment. It argues Sampson’s education and social ascent erase his memory of humble beginnings and color his condemnation of Morgan’s ambitions for honest duty.
Pierre correspondents defend Public Examiner Taylor as a man of thirty years in South Dakota, saying he cannot be harmed by venal minds and slanderous pens. They note his unbroken record of honest action in public and private life despite an investigating committee not yet submitting its report.
Vermillion plans a district heating operation pending city council approval of a franchise for Vermillion Milling Co. The plant would heat business houses, save about 25 percent on fuel, cost $5,000, and provide hot water and a fire protection plug. It follows a profitable Ida Grove Iowa model.
The war revenue bill reducing war taxes has passed both houses and is estimated to bring £341,000,000 in revenue. Tax cuts target tobacco products, beer, brokers tax, and stock transfer certificates while repealing taxes on bank checks, deposits, promissory notes, money orders, telegraphs, leases, mortgages, and more. The law takes effect July 1 next.
Aberdeen rejoices as Congress approves 100000 for a public building and Pierre reports a 30000 grant for a normal school. The two funds, announced in one day, raise plans to begin spring construction and boost local development in the western town.
Clare Tinan editor at Kimball Graphic expresses pride after attending the South Dakota Press Association gathering in Pierre last month. He notes colleagues and peers shared strong newspapers and professional camaraderie.
The Salem Special notes editors avoided alcohol at all stages of the game and celebrates temperance gains in the South Dakota Press Association. It credits its paper on temperance for influence and jokes that Mrs Nation is not the only reformer.
The speech condemns a governor's power to remove appointees at will as dangerous, arguing that only just cause and judicial determination should allow removal. It cites Gov Herried and warns that future leaders could abuse such authority, harming charitable and penal institutions under executive control.
Spring immigration influx starts early with Sioux Falls attracting wide attention. Immigrants, mainly Iowa farming families, arrive daily. five cars near Humboldt in Minnehaha County. Mitchell sees trains carrying immigrant goods. ten cars unloaded this spring. By early March, special trains from Iowa aim for Davison County along the Milwaukee road.
A commentator describes Pierre political strength built on cross party unity among state leaders. It notes the city’s crisis and a congressman sent to Washington, highlighting collaboration between legislative, judicial, and business leaders in Pierre to defend the city and advance Pierre’s interests.
The text argues loyalty to the city over individuals hurt Huron's caucus bid for the capital, suggesting Pierre benefited at Huron's expense and that justice will address the deviation from the expected path. It hints at intra-city political tension and potential future consequences without detailing specific events.
Two tough-looking tramps entered the depot and asked the operator to report two empties going south, prompting a terse exchange at the ticket window.
Ex governor Lee of Vermilion spends the night in the region and plans to purchase about 900 head of cattle for feeding as he travels across the state.
An explosion at mine No. 5 one mile northeast of South McAlester Oklahoma on March 2 killed three shot firers named Steve Delucas Bristo Barto and W B Welch and injured or trapped others as rescuers struggle through heavy blast damage and gas.
A 250000 acre land strip along the Wisconsin Michigan boundary lies in neither state. Included is Ironwood Michigan, with the rest between the Brule and Paint rivers. Discovery by FE D Pease shows the area was Michigan land not included in Wisconsin survey. Legislation may address validity of marriages and land transfers in the strip.
Important litigation from Milwaukee filed March 2 tests the state anti-trust act in a suit that affects wholesale and retail trade. The action raises questions about competitive practices and enforcement under the law.
Valentine Gebhart, a Milwaukee meat dealer, sues Armour & Co and William G. Loyd to test the validity of a blacklist of customers and price fixing by meat packers. The action appears preparatory to a state attorney general suit challenging the conduct's constitutionality.
President Chambers and Secretary Phillips of the American Window Glass company reportedly met with the Window Glass robbers' association in New York and announced a 25 percent price increase for March and April deliveries with a possible rise in May. Earlier, prices were raised 30 percent.
Washington March 2. The house adopted the war revenue reduction bill conference report with little opposition. Minority Leader Richardson said the tax cuts should go further by 70 million dollars. Final reports on diplomatic and consular and agricultural appropriation bills were approved. The day centered on a measure to improve the revenue cutter service, pushed persistently by its supporters and set for a brief morning debate.
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