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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1890
Page
4
Prohibition Hits Yankton Papers Over License Loss
Tar Yankton Journal reports three Yankton newspapers lose about 2500 dollars yearly due to prohibition. The papers allegedly operated without licenses, triggering revenue loss and enforcement action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton Journal
McCormick Framed by Fence Theft at His Farm
The report ties Hon. B. F. McCormick to the lieutenant governorship and notes ongoing thefts of his fences from the farm, signaling local concerns over security and political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. McCormick
South Dakota lands offered in mass sale by Huronate group
A bidder claims Tress rains are valued at five dollars per acre for up to twenty million acres in South Dakota, with the Huronate proposing a modest five percent commission for its negotiating stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Hurley Herald Enters Eighth Volume With Progress Hopes
The Hurley Herald begins its eighth volume and declares the town will surpass all former records of progress before the volume ends. The notice highlights optimism for local development and community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley Herald
Census Enumerators Question Marriage Within Year
A census instruction states that if a marriage occurred in the past year the respondent must tell the enumerator all details. The enumerator is not authorized to ask whether the marriage is a failure or not.
W C T U Convention Planned in Faulkton
The third district of the W C T U will hold a convention in Faulkton on June 3 4 and 5. The ten county district includes Huron and Pierre and the ladies of Paulkton are asked to prepare to entertain visitors in royal style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulk County
Huron
Pierre
Faulkton
Paulkton
Watertown Opposed in Capital Race Fight
The Doland Times-Record notes Watertown lacks a capital bid and would hinder the Jim River candidate Huron if Watertown stays in the race. It forecasts a contest mainly between Heron and Pierre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Huron
Heron
Pierre
Doland Times
Huron Keeps Paying Wages Despite Rumor of Turning Men Away
The Pierre Journal remarks that Huron has not turned away working men for years. Despite rumors the plant advertises little, yet it has paid wage earners an average of at least $50,000 each month for more than five years, and it continues operations at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Pierre Journ
Death of Senator Beck Highlights Democratic Statesman
The obituary honors Senator Beck born in Scotland who became a thorough American citizen. It recalls his personal respect across party lines, praising his integrity and friendship with James G. Blaine and Senator Allison. It notes his forceful defenses amid political disputes and his support for the people in Iowa during legislative deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Beck
Democratic Party
Scotland
America
Beck
Ingalls
Senate
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Allison
Committee of Appropriations
Iowa
Ator Beck
Rae
Weather Prophet Forecasts Rain Then Flood Pressure
The Wessington Times notes rising rain anticipation warns residents to act quickly. Citizens are urged to pump out cellars to prevent first floor carpet damage as forecasts suggest imminent wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessington Times
Voter Rules Tilt Indian Registration Warping Dakota Elections
The article asserts nonresidents of South Dakota cannot vote in the upcoming Indian regulation election. It claims Pierre pushes to attract settlers from eastern Dakota, harming that region. It suggests eastern Dakotans will not migrate to the Indian reservation this year, regardless of efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Pierre
Eastern
Dakota
Credit mixup over newspaper items causes confusion
Tar St. Lawrence Journal objects to crediting live items to a neighboring paper. The Horowire aims to minimize such slips in its business, noting in a second case that the Horowire was not to blame. The Journal is credited, while Hu-Ronite was wrongly named by other papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar
St. Lawrence
Bro. Sage
Death of Father Clarkson Revered by Newspaper Fraternity
The obituary notes Father Clarkson's passing announced in dispatches. He earned high regard as an American figure and far surpassed mere praise, living to a ripe old age after faithful service. The piece expresses collective bereavement for his loss to the newspaper community in the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Clarkson
Northwest
MarcHet Moves to Secure State Convention in City
MarcHet pushes to secure this year’s Republican state convention in the city. Huron declines candidacy but supports friendly cooperation for a fair proposal. Mitchell is hospitable and the community would welcome the event if hosted this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MarcHet
Huron
Mitchell
Huronirz
Love of home and loyalty in town creed
A Wel sington Springs Herald observer argues true manhood and citizenship start at home. People who betray their town should leave for honest replacements, as most folks prefer a town where residents actively support it. He urges everyone to get in the traces and pull for town country and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sruscaisé
Welsington Springs
Oil land stock company planned in Sioux Falls area
A meeting in Sioux Falls to organize a stock company with 1,000,000 capital to develop Wyoming oil deposits. About 24 men, including Huron newspaper men, hold 8,840 acres near recent discoveries. An adjourned meeting next Saturday aims to secure a charter and finalize plans led by Geo. W. Hopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Wyoming
Mathews & Murphy's
Geo. W. Hopp
Naughty and Careless Letter Stirs Dakota Street Curiosity
Residents on Dakota Street are puzzled by an intimate letter written by a married woman to a younger man in the city. The advance urges discretion and warns against discarding love letters in public view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Dakota Street
Moody Receives High Praise From Irrigation Commissioner
Colonel Nettleton, government irrigation commissioner, credits Senator Moody with securing the present investigation. He calls it one of the grandest things for South Dakota and for residents in the region the commission will visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Yankton Press
Dakotan
Nettleton
South Dakota
Noted geologist views Wessington Springs limestone rock
Mr. Hay of Kansas, a distinguished geologist, arrived with Rev. McCaslin and Mr. Coffie from Huron to survey irrigation. He deems the big rock on Charlie McDonald’s homestead the finest limestone specimen in the United States and plans two rock photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessington Springs
The
Springs Herald
Mr. Hay
Kansas
Huron Monday i
McCaslin
Coffie
Hay
Big Rock
Charlie McDonald
United States
Clark on Watertown Pilot Review
Public Opinion remains squarely against Watertown entering the race for the capital. Watertown holds advantages except location, yet locals refuse to vote for the city after last fall’s conviction she cannot win the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Watertown
The Old Railroad Gag in Doland Times-Record
The Pierre board of trade toured toward Aberdeen to map a route for a proposed railroad. The piece hints at an upcoming capital campaign in Doland area and railroad flyers spreading statewide. It asserts the capital will go to Huron, not Doland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doland Times-Record
Pierre Board of Trade
Aberdeen
Huronm
Circular authenticity in Centérville Journal report
The Pierre Knights of Labor circulars declaring little work were sent from Pierre and received elsewhere. The circulars appeared genuine despite local hubbub, and Pierre must reconcile boom reports with the actual labor market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centérville
Pierre
Huron
Pierre Knights of Labor
Too Awfully Too Yankton Journal Ends Its Run
The Yankton Journal proclaims a dramatic shutdown of its tax regime and social crusade against bootleggers drinkers smugglers and revelers as the publication closes its era announcing the curtain falls and gratitude to Nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton (Dem
Voltaire
God of Nature
Huron Emerges as Leading Candidate for Permanent Capital
In the race for permanent capital, Huron leads over Pierre. The piece accuses Pierre of disgraceful actions toward newspaper boys, arguing only amends can keep Pierre in the race as Huron gains momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Bangor
Walworth Co
Rustler
Pierre
Wolsey Journal Notes Local Prominent Appointments
L P Teeters of Huron seeks appointment as aide at the new soldiers home in Hot Springs. The Wolsey Journal reports efforts to renew railway plans and comments on the committee's suitability for this section as P A Bliss of the Journal notes ongoing discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolsey
Wolsey Journal
Pierre
L. P. Teeters
Huron
Hot Springs
P. A. Bliss
the Journal
Andover
Capital Campaign Narrows to Huron vs Pierre Clash
In a South Dakota contest to locate the state capital, Huron and Pierre lead while Mitchell, Watertown and Sioux Falls bow out. Voters east of the Missouri River prefer proximity and convenience, predicting most votes will favor the nearer city as the race centers on local economy and accessibility. Pierre faces erosion of promises from 1889, while Huron touts central location and growing artesian irrigation in the Jim River Valley as advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Pierre
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Watertown
Chamberlain
Missouri River
Sioux
South Dakota
Missouri
Heron
Haron
Jim River Valley
Gas Franchise Granted in Huron for 20 Years
City of Huron South Dakota grants gas works franchise to T B Everitt F H Hagerty and G L Wray and associates for twenty years with mains and service rights in streets and public places to supply lighting. Conditions require restoration of streets within one year and a bond of $1000 to cover damages. Rates set at two dollars and seventy five cents per thousand cubic feet with lamp lighting fees and a minimum four year contract. City may purchase the plant at franchise end based on appraised value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Huron
Common Council
Uch
Coegors OF Ite
Apo
Maine
Oor Matee Wearead
Dakota Flunox Onda
Fight over Hyde county land and Pierre's influence
Highmore Bulletin rebukes Pierre papers for praising the west Missouri country while Hyde county residents see no benefits. It argues Hyde county had high election turnout but no new settlers or land claims in Hyde townships, claiming promises of settlement and land rewards have not materialized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highmore Bulletin
Pierre
west-Missouri
Hyde County
Hughes County
Fire Ends Hotel, But Not J I Wells’ Resolve
J I Wells, long respected rustling editor judge and hotel owner in eastern South Dakota, lost his hotel to a fire. He rises from disaster, donning cast off clothes to work on Armstrong's dray, determined to succeed through hard work and grit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Advance
J. I. Wells
South Dakota
Armstrong
The Croaker's Lament in Rainy Evening Drift
Fragmentary verse notes a strange river of rain and a woman appearing, with unfinished lines about her presence and departure. The piece reads like a stray poem fragment from a late night page.
Real Estate and Insurance Office Opens in Huron
C N Cooper opens a Real Estate and Insurance office in Huron and will move there after winding up his business in Wessington. The A O U W of the Dakotas has given more than seven thousand dollars to needy members for seed grain and feed as Pierre grows toward a bigger town with 50 000 population. The Cadies aid society plans a major benefit at the M E Church Friday May 9 featuring Mrs A B Melville with vocal and instrumental music. Admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessington
C. N. Cooper
Huron
Pierre
Dakotas
Cadies Aid Society
A. B. Melville
M. E. Church
Price
State Auditor Certifies Insurance Company Compliance
The Dakota Auditor confirms the Brien Insurance Company licensed under state laws. The company is empowered to engage in fire insurance business through December 31, 1890, with filings on record and sworn statements in accordance with the insurance statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Insurance Company
Lingt
Sunenwa
Sts of Soul Daka Pauata
He Lam
John G. Miller
Jacob Alter
Main Street
Oes Eiaenenns
C. R. Horner
Pierze
of South
Office of State Auditor
Peta Hs Insurance
Ibe Brien Insurance Co
LL. C. Taylor
Spark
Ft Dakota
Tnpoweri
Iianasy Ie
A.D
Ft Tn
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Ti. Capital
Ero
Renee
Gaceibes
Des
John G
France Company
G. Hanren
Auditor's
L. c
Southakota
Ted
Taylor
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