21 Mar 1889
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1889
Page
1
Reports from Bismarck and Sioux Falls note political movements for the South Dakota capital site. Haroni, Pierre and others vie as residents argue rail lines and access will shape growth, with declarations of candidate strength and regional impact.
A garbled World’s Doings item notes Germans in Samoa tending toward peace, a Dakota farmers visit with a grand banquet in Watertown, and civic arguments over whether Huron or a Jim River valley town should host a future capital. It mentions South Dakota sentiment, geography guiding the vote, and ties to the Jim River valley. Ottawa reports an engagement between New York society figure and Miss Hotchkiss, with Gov. Hill offering no comment.
For a month German authorities in Samoa show inactivity as the Waini carries dispatches for January 23. The Samoa war declaration remains a dead letter and martial law has little effect beyond guarding the German consul and consulate. Mataafa seeks terms, while German influence and occupation in Apia persist with scattered support and desertions reducing allied forces to about 600.
The passage notes widespread discussion in the area about the demerits of a capital project and its field in the South. It suggests the town will have a role in settling the matter and mentions ongoing interest among residents.
A March 16 letter to the Citizens' Committee to aid Confederate soldiers home at Austin Texas from Admiral Porter expresses that Confederate veterans remain fellow countrymen. He notes harmony between north and south, postwar prosperity in the north, and a southern alignment with reunion and aid for overwhelmed veterans. The missive underscores humanity and magnanimity without lingering hostilities.
The article notes a general law election with a 209 to support opposition split. Voters approved a plan to divide the city into seven to fourteen aldermen districts.
The piece praises Hon Geo Aithews for promoting Dakota's entry into the Union while noting political backlash and the broad support from constituents. It reflects a heated public debate as South Dakota presses react to the policy move and the chances of his continued leadership.
Watertown report confirms the death of John J. Mellette cousin of Gov. Mellette. He was a partner in the law firm of Mellette and Son and connected with the former governor.
Wasurxaron on March 18 reports the resident excused himself from most engagements citing official matters while the president hosted a public reception in the stroom during the afternoon with only those previously engaged others attended.
The post general names J. Je Bell as assistant attorney general for the post office department. The president sends nominations to the Senate for France envoy Whitelaw Reid and three associate justices for courts in DC and NM along with a Dakota supreme court post and a Vienna consul general.
Stoux Bays March 19. After three days of discussion the county commissioners voted 4 to 1 to locate the new $80,000 house north of Main avenue. The county owns lands and plans to buy lots from A. Frizzell. Remonstrances were raised against the site citing that it is convenient with rock for a foundation, while opponents argue it is among the city’s lowest spots and that the courthouse should sit on high ground.
Sioux Falls reports the president nominated Frank R. Aikens of Canton for judge of the Fourth Judicial District of Dakota. District lawyers had endorsed ex-Boesker Hosmer H. Keith of Sioux Falls, with mixed reactions among local lawyers.
A fragmented note discusses congressmen desiring franking privileges for mail and the burden of replying to thousands of letters daily. It hints at payment for handling responses and questions the fairness of current practices.
A fragment suggests concerns about how land offices in Dakota are run under current administration. It hints at potential issues in oversight and policy. The readable text implies official accountability but provides no concrete actions or dates.
From akeside rE March 19 The letter describes a party at Ackerman's school on the 15th the last day of schools with dancing and refreshments until late. It notes the end of the party season and mentions geese birds of Dakota and seed sowing nearby.
The article estimates yearly visitors to Pierre, South Dakota’s capital, coming from nearby areas like Hand Hyde and surrounding counties for official business. It notes travel from Huron costs $4.80 one way, $9.60 round trip, affecting access to the capital.
A fragmented note from the Dell Rapids Times questions Sioux Falls status and location in Dakota, arguing the camp’s motives favoring real estate. The misspelled commentary suggests Sioux Falls is not deserving of recognition and hints at broader regional comparisons.
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