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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
4
The text notes crop insurance for the year 1899. It mentions Lee's veto is used poorly. It states the Grand Lodge I O O F will meet in Huron in May. It references the Minors Central promoting Black Hills via heeler.
An unclear fragment hints at a successor to Ny Phillips Swarden at the state penitentiary. The text mentions an enviable record and a contemplated transition, but lacks concrete details, dates, or names to specify the outcome or timeline.
Congressman Sulzer of New York runs for the doubtful honor of succeeding Bailey of Texas as the Democratic leader in Congress.
Railroads operating in Iowa paid the state taxes totaling 1 399 090 79 dollars for the previous year at a rate of 3166 11 dollars per mile. The figure highlights the revenue contribution of rail transport to state finances.
M. L. Hayward has been chosen senator from Nebraska to replace Allen. The legislature remains in deadlock since the first ballot two months ago.
Representative Glass disappointed populist allies by refusing endorsement of their measures, proving too shrewd to join the party.
The Aberdeen News publishes one of Lee's letters to a citizen of Aberdeen about the school bill, placing him in an enviable predicament. The correspondent suggests Lee should have added burn this letter.
The statement compares Iowa railroad tax receipts to South Dakota's current expenses, noting the payments would nearly cover all state costs including interest on debt and populist deficiencies of 1897.
The Hucronrre counsels populists to reserve tears for 1900 as they decry the party’s failure to redeem pledges. The tone suggests rising political discontent and an anticipatory warning about future elections.
Governor Lee vetoes a bill raising supreme court and circuit judges salaries, calling it an injustice to the judiciary while noting current pay is widely regarded as too low. The dispute centers on compensation for state judges and the impact on judicial independence.
Nebraska's state agricultural department released information praising Russian thistle as a superior forage plant, claiming it outperforms alfalfa and offers great value to farmers across the state. The notice emphasizes potential benefits for Nebraska agriculture and livestock feeding strategies.
Ex Governor Merriam of Minneapolis is appointed superintendent for the next census and will appoint many supervisors assistants and clerks. He is already besieged to distribute the pie.
The Pierre Journal comments on the Huronire views regarding Lee's vetoes and notes the restraint of the Huronire's vision. It reminds Mr. Anderson that the state penitentiary's contraction has never threatened their vision.
Justice Carson, aging, may skip renomination while Justice Haney faces no opposition. Judge Campbell is named as a potential candidate against Justice Fuller in the forthcoming contest.
The Sioux Falls Press vows to reveal undisclosed deals in the legislature including any actions by A. Lee that helped the Aber deen school bill become law. The Houronire pledges precedence, with contingencies if it fails to publish first.
The report accuses Lee of surrendering forty thousand acres of common land to advance a bill in which he had a personal interest. The piece frames the action as a political maneuver risking public land for private gain, highlighting the controversy and potential impact on citizens.
If Attorney General Pyle’s view on the Phillips case is correct, the legislature should enact a law to recover interest on state funds. No one should reap interest on trust funds. The Lake Preston Times notes the legislature passed such a law, but Governor Lee vetoed it.
Governor Lee rejected multiple bills including the permanent educational levy depository act sugar bounty and several education related measures. His sole disapproval in the appropriation bill was a $10,000 allocation for the Springfield normal school. He favored all other appropriations and used veto power in a narrow partisan manner.
Captain Jonas Lien, who grew from a young candidate in Minnehaha county to chief clerk of the house, later served as adjutant in the Spanish American War and has now been honored with a captaincy. A manly, dignified figure, he is expected to perform well, though his side arms may need to be shortened.
In a Sioux City Journal interview Senator Phillips from the region between the Black Hills and Missouri River criticizes railroad builders in Pierre. He says the district is largely cattle land with about 200000 cattle, no railroads, and stockmen oppose land subdivision for rail lines, delaying outside connections for another generation.
The Yankton Gazette criticizes a department regulation with a red blizzard flag, arguing there is no practical distinction between its use and the symbol signaling a cold wave. The article urges stronger rules to address perceived weaknesses.
The public pays little attention to warnings and the bureau lacks a loud alert for dangerous storms. Reform is urged to reserve the red flag for real danger, signaling the community to take immediate siege preparations and precautions.
John L. Pyle holds that article 27 of the state constitution does not repeal the existing licensing act. He notes the old law remains in force until operable by new legislation, and counties may receive license money in the absence of a dispensary law. The opinion addresses enforcement gaps and concludes the old framework still governs until updated by lawful enactment.
An 19th century advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough influenza and notes it saved children from dangerous croup attacks. The piece also mentions other medical products and lists a long slate of legislative measures under consideration by a state senate and house, including various appropriations, reforms, and amendments.
Former State Senator Jacob A Cantor discusses his financial rise from a small capital base. He explains he earned about 125000 in six months by stock trading after years in public service, noting early entry, pyramiding, and following market signals. He defends the figures as exaggerated.
Sioux Falls Journal reports Gov. Lee vetoed a bill to prevent illegal voting at caucuses. The measure aimed to keep caucuses open only to party members and punish outsiders, curbing cross party packing and alleged manipulation by allied boosters.
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