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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
6
Ex governor Herrick declines Taft cabinet post while Joe Bottom becomes judge in the new Tenth circuit. Senate defeats the bill dividing state into districts. Roosevelt to Oyster Bay after inauguration. Egan fakir exposé fuels Sioux Falls scrutiny as Taft administration nears change.
The Kansas Legislature has passed a Humphrey bill providing for a direct vote for United States senator. The bill, modeled on Oregon's, marks a wide departure from the established nominating process.
The Congressional Record of February 6 notes Congressman Hall was present in the House and voted by toll call for the first time in the current session which began in December.
President Ripley of Santa Fe argues business hinges on the next administration’s direction. He asks whether the country will be ruled by autocracy, monarchy, or republic, and says workers want clear policy from leaders before investing.
Grant Davies Adams Howard and Newton counties join prohibition after the election, totaling 143 saloons to close when licenses expire. The Sioux Fully Press questions the South Dakota legislature and cites history’s view based on official records rather than press opinions.
Bishop Vincent originated the Chautauqua idea but it has diverged into a political camping ground. The original students pursuing a structured course are gone and gate receipts now drive the effort, with figures like the LaFolettes competing for prizes.
Roosevelt hails Taft as the best equipped and most trained man for the presidency. The writer notes such praise may be excessive and cautions that history holds many great and well prepared presidents, making Taft unlikely to surpass the greatest who have held the office.
The legislature notes difficulty in dividing the state into congressional districts and suggests waiting until after the next census when the state will gain three representatives. It argues current at large elections have served since statehood and better compact districts will be possible with three seats.
W T Stead urges England to buy all liquor stocks and breweries and run production a government bond issue of 150 million dollars would finance the takeover He argues government operation would curb the liquor trade and yield revenue to cover interest and principal The British ministers reportedly show interest but remain reluctant to adopt the plan.
The 1909 hardware dealers of the state convene in Huron to share methods and ideas enhance the retail trade. Members praise a strong organization, seek modern practices, and aim to benefit every dealer beyond mere profits in bolts and bars.
The chairman of the house appropriation committee warns that state revenues will miss the requested appropriations by about one million, predicting a total debt of one and a half million by the end of the next biennial period. The piece condemns past excesses and calls out fiscal mismanagement.
Sioux Falls Journal criticizes Senator Kittredge for opposing anti trust action on the Tennessee Coal and Iron merger with the steel trust. The piece notes Roosevelt’s approval under threat of panic and points to the steel trust acquiring stock for cash and bonds.
The young Thomas Edison credits his mother for shaping his character. He recalls failing at school and facing dismissal, but his mother defended him, inspired pride, and kept him focused on proving his worth. Her steadfast support he calls the making of him and a lasting blessing.
A retrospective view on Theodore Roosevelt closes his White House era. The text probes his legacy as a brave, capable leader whose bold methods drew criticism yet yielded notable national service. It anticipates future historians assessing his rank among presidents.
The passage honors Roosevelt for seven years in the White House, noting constant action and turmoil, claims he reshaped Congress, and contrasts him with Taft and McKinley. It states the country welcomes a rest and regards Taft’s gentler approach, while hoping for Roosevelt’s happiness after leaving office.
The ad claims catarrh is a constitutional disease needing systemic treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio is advertised as the only constitutional cure. It is taken internally and promises a $100 reward if it fails to cure.
Three physicians warned Mrs. M Fisher of Detroit that an operation was her only hope for severe rectal troubles. She attributes her recovery to Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming they prevented appendicitis and cured constipation and headaches.
The Y M C A lecture course lists two remaining numbers on March 17 and April 8. The State AA executive board meets at the college Friday to plan for the state meet at Huron next spring, with Carl Weir as meet manager. Due to smallpox cases at Mitchell the intercollegiate debate is postponed. a new date will be announced. Leonard Small heads to Minneapolis Thursday with Coach Whitman and J A Hollingsworth as the college prepares a large delegation including debaters basketball team and band. The band concert from February is delayed to early March and the minstrel show is rescheduled for March.
Revs Chas T Riggs and Thos Gray spoke at the Congregational missionary conference then departed Tuesday night for Aberdeen. W J Farner of Chamberlain visited his son W N Farmer but found the tutor absent in Plankinton due to an opera house fire. J Abraham of Chicago rented space in the World building and plans a new Indies ready to wear store in Huron by April, after surveying North and South Dakota for a section deed.
Andee Carland of the United States report filed an order granting a temporary injunction in a South Dakota case over the 2 cent passenger fare law. The writ restrains the state railroad board the attorney general and county prosecutors from actions against railroads and from demanding service at the law’s fixed site. Railroads must post a $20 000 bond to cover potential damages if the injunction is later found improper.
Word received Tuesday confirms the government has chosen the Dakota Avenue and Fourth Street lots for the Huron public building. Treasury clerks inspected sites last June and followed recommendations. An alternate site was proposed but rejected, ending a spirited but friendly contest. Subscribes for The Huronite.
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