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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
4
The Huronite states the Pierre outcome on the capital removal issue, endorses Loomis as a fearless, capable leader for the two year battle and urges forward efforts for capital removal and special appropriations. It praises Loomis as a coming South Dakota leader and rejects personal vilification.
Senator Vance returns from service with honor, guided by the best interests of Beadle county and earning the respect of the state senate. He faced embarrassment from Pierre influence, but remained steadfast, stood against treasury plunderers, and urged bills on their merits. The anti combine caucus released him with a vote of honor, and he earned loyalty to Huron and broad esteem.
Senator Loomis of Jerauld county showed leadership in Pierre by guiding the minority against corrupt majority coalitions. The passage notes his initial discouragement, later rallying followers, and asserts Loomis proved Stewart’s superior methods as the majority yielded when his advice was followed.
The writer criticizes Pierre aligned leaders for using Federal patronage to keep the capital at Pierre. He argues the Fifty sixth House should halt their "wild career" and warns that if they refuse, new leaders must be found to prevent the party from being prostituted to foreign purposes.
A Sioux City physician argues in a lengthy interview that small-pox is not contagious and questions the spike of thirty to forty cases at Redfield in one week. He states he would prefer small-pox to diphtheria pneumonia or typhoid fever, while the public clings to the belief in contagious disease and prevention through avoidance.
Redfield reports the legislature has appropriated 35000 dollars for a main building for the feeble minded. The structure will be a top class facility in the northwest, with furnishings and fittings, an artesian well, and an electric light and heating plant. Built of Sioux Falls granite, the cost is said to be 27000 dollars.
Sioux Falls Press weighs in on Wilmatrh and John Longstaff, arguing that personal opposition to community interests risks public backlash and political irrelevance as the paper aims to build up the area.
Secretary Long approved contracts for thirteen warships costing 81 million dollars. The ships will displace 176000 tons, equivalent to seventeen ships the size of the Oregon, boosting the navy to one of the largest and likely best in the world.
A Yankton man says he is content with his hometown conditions for now after visiting Pierre. He remarks that such comparisons would seem odious to Pierre residents and keeps a light tone about regional disparities.
The Republican legislature has endorsed the apportionment bill of 1897, which was passed by the populists then in control of the legislature.
A mother and her seven year old son attended church last Sunday. During collection the mother dropped a penny and later criticized the sermon. The boy listened briefly then asked, What could you expect for a cent?
New York Tribune notes shifts in British policy as sugar refiners push for protection. Fourteen Greenock refineries drop to four unprofitable outfits while imports rise with refined sugar and breadstuff concerns. Britain's foreign trade growth masks rising domestic tensions as steel mills cut wages and seek tax relief amid American competition.
Brookings announces the appointment of B. F. Roddle as county game warden. Critics question his fitness for the fish warden duties noting he caught only a four inch pickerel in a day and doubt his understanding of piscatorial arts.
Hetland correspondence notes Col. Cressey’s three nights of shows delighting readers. Pictures of senators include a shot of Coe IL Crawford and a bold forecast that Kyle will succeed in 1903.
The Hurley Herald reports the prospective capital fight is off and Pierre has another lease of the same. The paper notes the fight must come some day.
Opinion notes Gov Herried acts as acting governor while his private secretary remains non executive, contrasting with his predecessor. The piece questions concentration of power in state government.
If Pierre loses the capital status the town would be abandoned. The warning notes coyotes cowboys and Pierre security investors could be left with unkept fortunes and empty streets.
The vote in the house revealed general sentiment on the removal issue and indicates the question will likely shape the upcoming campaign.
The rural libraries bill passed the house in the final moments of the session and will become state law. Rep Redding led the push with a strong argument. The act directs ten cents per capita of school population to be kept by county treasurers for libraries, with a county library board overseeing selection and supervision. The district clerk becomes librarian and inter-district exchanges are arranged.
The Kelley land agency in the city sold two Beadle county farms on Good Friday. One quarter section in Richland township sold for 1250 dollars cash and another quarter in Dearborn township for 750 dollars. Iowa parties are near closing on several more farms in the county.
With the legislature adjourned the open secret of smallpox in Pierre gains publicity. City schools close and houses quarantine along the river at Pierre and Fort Pierre. The state health board president is to rule on cases diagnosed as chicken pox by local doctors. Mumps appear among schoolchildren. Two new smallpox quarantines reported at Pierre Sunday. No new cases at Aberdeen.
An old advertisement touts Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething aid for infants. It claims to soothe, soften gums, ease pain, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhoea with a 25 cent bottle price.
In February the United States land office at Aberdeen recorded forty two homestead entries covering 6593 acres, five final proofs on 795 acres, four timber culture proofs on 612 acres, and 455 acres sold in isolated tracts. Register Blake notes the I huron land office processed forty four homestead entries totaling 6618 acres, ten homestead and two timber culture final proofs, and two reservoir filings totaling 2121 acres, a combined 8738 acres.
Laxative Bromo nine tabs. All druggists will refund money if it fails to cure. E W Greve’s signature on each box. 25c.
Ben W. Ryan of Chamberlain arrived this week and closed a deal for the Kenyon stock of furniture. A pioneer resident and former Brule county official, he plans to relocate to Huron and become an active business man as prospects for continued advancement appear favorable.
Car load of full-blood Short Horn Hereford and Polled Angus bunks at North-Western stockyards. All young and choice lot. Come and see them. Augustine Delzell & Branigar.
A notice from Joan H. Kina of Huron advertises active engagement in real estate in South Dakota focusing on cattle ranches and dairy farms east of the Missouri River. The letter promises land sales at reasonable prices and provides an address in Huron.
For sale a fine residence property on west Third street in Huron with substantial house a large barn room for two horses and carriage hat-loft and other outbuildings all in good repair. The lot is 100 feet front with several shade trees. For price and terms apply to J H Milner Huron S D.
Tickets on sale each Tuesday until April 30 inclusive. Shortest time en route. Finest scenery. Daily and personally conducted tourist car excursions. For tickets and full information apply to nearest ticket agent, Chicago and North-Western Railway.
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