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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1890
Page
6
Sioux City committee that pledged 75 000 for a National Order of Railway Conductors temple withdrew the offer after the conductors failed to commence construction by the agreed May 1 date.
In Iroquois on a Wednesday state veterinary surgeon D. E. Collins examined horses suspected of glanders and quarantined animals in Beadle County and at the Northwestern Hotel barn in town. The artesian well at this location is rapidly deepening, now over 400 feet, planned to be six inches in diameter, to provide water power and fire protection.
A representative of the Dan Commercial agency canvassed Yankton this week and claimed no knowledge of plans to cease doing business in the state despite legal requirements.
Wasnxarox May 1 Ex President Cleveland appeared before the supreme court and was admitted to practice before that body.
Prenne May 1 reports saloons in the city shut yesterday as all keepers pledge compliance. Old saloons are being repurposed. one establishment closed with a placard reading it will remain closed until the democrats win in 1892.
Yanxrox May 1. The farmers alliance reports success from its experiment purchasing supplies directly from manufacturers. A warehouse is established here and an agent appointed. The alliance is poised to be a strong factor in national politics during the fall campaign.
Wasuixerox May 1 Assistant Secretary Chandler of the interior department denied the motion for a review of the land office decision canceling W N Payne timber culture entry in section 25 township 115 range 77 Huron South Dakota land district.
The Union Pacific Railroad held its annual stockholders meeting in April 80. The sole change was Marvin Huggitt of Chicago and Northwestern elected to replace the late David Daws as director.
Cascada April 30. General passenger agents of the western railroads report excellent progress today and expect a new association to be formed within a week.
A four year old child from Lewis Lake in eastern Aurora county was burned to death when a prairie fire overtook the youngster as he was returning home. The tragedy occurred April 30 and the victim was alone in the area at the time.
Curcaco April 30 The Western Freight association voted to reduce livestock rates from 25 to 21 cents on originations west of Omaha for shipments to Chicago, aiming to lower freighting costs and boost westbound traffic.
Wasnxoros April 30 report lists new postmasters A. O. Culbertson at White in Brookings County and G. A. Gray at Buffalo Center in Buffalo County, South Dakota.
Rail service now uses the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line between Aberdeen South Dakota and Sioux City Iowa a distance of 266 miles. Previously the St Paul and Mitchell line carried Sioux City to Mitchell mail duties.
The House Committee on Territories voted to report favorably a Senate-passed bill to reimburse South Dakota for expenses incurred in holding its constitutional convention.
Senator James R. Beck of Kentucky collapsed at Baltimore and Potomac station at 4 PM after arriving from New York with his daughter Mrs Goodloe and private secretary. He died, doctors diagnosing paralysis of the heart, with witnesses noting prior breathing difficulties and a dizzy spell.
May 3 Surveyor General Sullivan names Maj. Thomas A. Bones as inspector of surveys on the Sioux reservation, expanding oversight of land surveys and government work in the region.
Reports from Chicago and across the state describe peaceful May Day demonstrations and a large labor parade in Chicago. Peoria coal miners strike for 85 cents per ton, while a fire in Chamberlain on April 30 causes $6,000 in loss. Senate service pension bill advances after amendments amid applause. Nearby towns note irrigation tests, drought concerns, and ongoing political maneuvering as regional news highlights include railroad talks and water supply debates.
The Agricultural Department forwards seeds to several counties but has not yet appointed agents. E. P. Palmer of Estelline and Dr. Roger of Alpena were named as possible Cheyenne and Pine Ridge agents, yet recommendations remain under consideration and no appointment is made before August.
Washina tox May 2 Representative Pickler presented a petition from 2 500 farmers in 65 localities in South Dakota backing his sub treasury bill. Secretary Rusk notified Pickler that the first seed installment will be sent to Aurora and Bon Homme counties for distribution through county alliances to farmers.
Harrisport Pa May 2 Governor Beaver issues proclamation for a special election to fill the late Samuel J Randall’s seat in Pennsylvania’s Third congressional district.
Wassington May 2 Postmasters appointed G W Nichols at Hiram Lincoln county and J E Brown at Myrtle Bon Homme county announced in local notices.
Apropera News reports an artesian well irrigation test on the Day Harrison farm near Huron. Visitors stream daily to view clear crystal water of favorable temperature and ample flow. The venture is touted as a strong advertisement for Huron and may bring broad benefits.
On May 3 Wasarxetox reports new post offices formed in South Dakota with C. D. N. Springer named postmaster at Forest City Potter County and Eric Olson named postmaster at Orleans Faulk County.
A sketchy excerpt from the Ceylon Catholic Messenger describes using babies as crocodile bait, with hunters bargaining for infants to lure crocodiles and return them to mothers. The piece mocks sensational advertisements and notes the risky practice amid colonial attitudes.
A 19th century travel note describes Seminole taboos on relationships with whites, strict bloodline purity, and ritual penalties for deceit and theft. It also recounts a Persian judge and prisoner exchange during a trial, where a finger-raising bidding game determined innocence and payment.
A Dublin tobacconist Lundyfoote rebuilt after a fire using snuff heating to boost aroma and wealth, while a hen’s muddy foot marks led to a sugar whitening method. The Chevelatia Press notes both accidental insights as productive accidents.
Frank Abe Carpenter's Washington Letter recalls Senator Manderson as a plain Ohio youth who rode to Washington by misfortune. He shuffled into the Senate with soaking stockings and tight boots. During a late session he removed his boots and later walked to his hotel in his stockings, unable to fit the boots.
A quip from Lord Bacon’s parliamentary lore recounts Queen Elizabeth asking the speaker Mr Popham what had passed in the house in seven weeks. The speaker responds with a witty, brief answer illustrating political discourse of the era.
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