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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1890
Page
6
March 12 report notes debate over a bill to appropriate 250000 for irrigation wells. Maj Pickler advocates prohibition for the Oklahoma Territorial Government while OY Meliette in St Paul Miner County warrants bring good currency. Senator Moody expresses belief in irrigation prospects amid unclear details.
Representative Hess accuses Pierre journalist F. B. Ireland of distributing a malicious telegram alleging Hess harmed himself over a quarrel with Frankie O’Brien. Hess demands retraction or legal action, citing prior feuds and Ireland’s dubious reputation.
March 12 in Wasurworox Representative Pickler spoke on the Oklahoma pill and defended prohibition with his characteristic force. He joined in the discussion and interjected strong remarks, nearly convincing prohibitionists that he could become their leader.
Governor Mellette Senator Hunter and South Dakota leaders arrive in St Paul with North Dakota visitors to meet the chamber of commerce and jobber’s union. They seek contributions for seed wheat feed and other farm needs and aim to raise 5000 funds for farmers to begin work.
Commissioners report selling about $8,000 worth of warrants at par and purchasing 10,000 bushels of wheat at 66 to 70 cents and 4,000 bushels of oats at 22 cents. It is hoped the seed and donations will seed the county. Each farmer purchasing gas will give a mortgage due in the grain value equal to seventy-five bushels of wheat.
Senator Casey announced a significant amendment to the general bill regarding water needs in the Dakota and Montana region within the artesian basin. The amendment authorizes an investigation to determine the best method to supply water to dry and arid lands in this area.
Postmasters appointed for South Dakota include M. J. Ney at Ney in Sully County, W. Krockman at Oranden in Spink County, O. C. Fassett at Glendale in County, and A. T. Boies at Tetonka in Spink County as of March 12.
A brief note from Aberdeen details a delivery initiative announced for March 14. Representative Pickler is credited with securing a brief for a tree delivery system to support the project.
Washinerox March 14. Senator Moody of the irrigation committee has advanced the bill authorizing 300000 dollars to develop an artesian irrigation system in the level plains belt. The measure seeks urgent consideration and broad approval.
Rohell March 14. County commissioners voted to issue warrants for the purchase of seed wheat. Doubt remains about their constitutionality and Davison county may need outside aid.
Fragmentary notes mention sending a box of gold Pharaoh’s clothing and seeds with a four century old item. The date references to May and supplies for rye and oats imply agricultural shipment planning.
Mus Haxex G. Porvan formerly led the city and now fills the Unitarian pulpit in Eastown North Dakota Sabette Ml.
Pioneer Press telegram relayed by the Dakota page claims Hon. Samuel L. Hess former Moody county legislator attempted self harm. Sioux Falls visitors recalled by Minnehaha delegation express surprise and call telegram a possible canard. A city woman described as Frankie O Brien, formerly of a local house of ill fame, is linked in city gossip.
Preraz heads toward a royal move amid rising excitement in the temporary capital as officials and citizens sense significant action ahead.
Tennessee flood reports from Memphis describe the river at high flood stage with expected rise toward the gulf in days. Hutton, 55 from Aberdeen, has been declared insane by local commissioners and transported to Yankton Asylum, noted for his marked religious delusions.
The Oklahoma bill advances with prohibition amendments passing 134 to 108 while the measure overall moves 160 to 25. The plan defines boundaries to include the Cherokee outlet with a proviso on consent, opening public land and favoring bonafide settlers under homestead laws.
March 14 report from Wasminorox notes the senate appropriation committee favoring Senator Pierce's $20,000 request for surveys and experimental wells. The aim is to prove the artesian system feasible for gating water, with four Dakota senators pushing for broader water access for the western region.
The Mavrrapotas Journal notes estimates show $1.6 billion needed to cover arrears service pensions per diem and dependent bills under new measures. It cautions few of the bills may pass and highlights veterans who truly faced war hard times as the target for action.
Former Hu ron resident Hon. Geo. Cooper announces support for Woman Suffrage and plans to campaign publicly. He will deliver one address in Wessington, with a crowded hall expected.
In Sioux Falls a dangerous experiment led to the unexplained disappearance of two men who sought to test drying stick dynamite in a stove. The fate of the pursuers remains unclear as authorities note the incident's perils tied to scientific experimentation.
Delegations from Rapid City Sioux Falls Aberdeen and other towns attended a Pierre meeting where she pledged to fulfill promises from last summer's capital campaign. The Aberdeen line and the Midland Pacific from Sioux Falls are planned to reach Pierre and extend toward a Mid City across the reservation to the coast within the year. Committees from town delegations were formed to secure these goals this year.
In Sioux City Journal notes, Booth Dakota favors farming over politics as focus shifts to preparing a large crop. The piece contrasts political chatter with agricultural readiness, highlighting a practical, farming oriented mood.
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