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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
4
The article notes now is the time to plant corn and that The Oregon is due soon. It suggests upcoming needs at the location and mentions a Deweyization comparison between wheat and silver, implying a changing economic or political view.
The text notes that Bryan desires a commission following his latest defeat in battle, which is described as indicating he was a poor general in that engagement. The remark frames a critique of his leadership in military action.
Commanders Schley and Sampson aim to mirror Dewey's Manila triumph in the Atlantic theater. They press for aggressive maneuvers and coordinated actions to pressure the enemy fleet, asserting readiness for decisive engagement and potential swift victory.
Market notes that the fifty cent dollar remains unsettled as the cost of a bushel of wheat climbs to three and a half dollars in today’s trading. Analysts warn of continued volatility amid inflationary pressures and shifting exchange rates.
The Houronire favors giving back the Philippines to Spain in exchange for Spain returning our Maine dead sailors, a proposal framed as a political gesture tied to wartime losses and colonial legacy.
In wartime hope, observers say the leadership in Europe will prove their resilience and competence. The remark suggests confidence that top commanders will meet the demands of extended conflict.
The era of prolonged colonial reach appears waning as imperial power faces sunset. The torch of liberty, seen rising in the Philippines, signals a lasting shift in curves of power and freedom.
The statement claims that Commodore Dewey believes good Spaniards are dead Spaniards and that his view is supported by about 70 million Americans. The remark highlights wartime sentiment and broad public approval in the United States.
The South Dakota volunteers stationed in Sioux Falls will be visited by folks from home on Sunday May 8. The Chicago and North Western Railway will run special excursion trains for the occasion.
Sioux Falls residents regard the $7000 said to be promised to Lee for the boys as uncertain. The amount would fund much straw for the youths, implying little substantial support so far and raising questions about the aid's reality and usage.
A meeting of the Republican State Central Committee is called to convene in Mitchell on May 24 to determine the time and place of the upcoming Republican state convention.
Paul Jones, Commander Perry and Admiral Farragut clear a space for Dewey in heaven. Dewey will not sit immediately but takes pride in his esteemed company.
President McKinley supports war only after thorough preparation. He insists that time spent preparing was not wasted but gained, noting the engagement and decisive victory in the Philippines as the result of that foresight. Admiral Dewey’s prepared fleet astonished the world with the outcome.
The editorial denounces poor planning that sent boys to Sioux Falls for camp gear, delaying arrival of officers by days and leaving enlisting officers absent. It warns fatalities would stain the state and calls for urgent reform, noting a distinction between South Dakota youths and porkers and demanding accountability.
The Sioux Falls Press notes the South Dakota mobilization shows heavy populist influence in troop appointments. Dr Warne of Mitchell becomes regimental surgeon, Jonas Lien of Davison county is adjutant, and Henry Murray of Sturgis is quartermaster with no Republican appointments amid claims of rewarding political allies.
Sioux Falls papers clash over blankets sent to the volunteer army at Pettigrew's request. The Argus Leader hints at theft, the Press refutes it, and The Hourontre praises the timely act. Debate rages but Pettigrew's provision satisfies immediate needs.
The Dakota Herald notes reports that William Jennings Bryan enlisted as a private in a Nebraska volunteer company. It states he has not enlisted and tendered for a commission, but the president did not grant it, leaving no active enlistment to date.
The article lauds Admiral Dewey's Manila battle as unparalleled, noting Spanish casualties around 300 killed and 400 wounded, and American losses of six wounded. It emphasizes the bold contrast between American and Spanish sailors and celebrates the American navy's reputation and hoped-for future triumphs against Spain.
The debate over Col Sheafe's removal and Lt Frost's succession is seen as political. Frost is praised for experience training and soldierly qualities, earning volunteers' respect. The author notes Sheafe has been robbed of an honor, but warns peace performance differs from wartime leadership.
The Huronite urges Republicans to nominate a strong county ticket and warns it will back honest capable candidates. It notes no current candidates and stresses the risk of bunching nominations through the primary system. The paper predicts a Republican victory if qualified nominees prevail and condemns unfit picks.
The county Republican message urges careful selection of ticket members and unity for a successful campaign. It claims no internal strife exists, no faction known, and warns against improper candidates, insisting nominated officials are destined to win.
At Archibishop Corrigan’s silver jubilee in New York, Bishop McQuaid hailed the city as the greatest for blood shed and sacrifice. Archbishop Ryan led four hundred clergy in a fervent rendition of The Red White and Blue, then America as flags and napkins waved. The crowd pledged loyalty, declaring Catholics would be first in the war effort.
The New York Tribune contrasts Manila and Havana battles, praising open combat over treachery. It warns that The Maine must be remembered and implies responsibility for the Havana incident, while praising Dewey's fleet and the conduct of Manila Bay actions.
The passage recalls sailors marching toward Manila harbor amid a tempest as they fight hostile ships, keeping alive the Maine's memory. It extols the victory and the nation’s spirit, linking Manila’s destroyer battles with Havana and another Manila, imploring remembrance of the Maine.
At a New York Library Association meeting a committee selected seven novels deemed worthy of permanent shelf space in public libraries. The list includes On the Face of the Waters, St Ives, The Gadfly, School for Saints, Captains Courageous, Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker, and The Choir Invisible. Notably, Kipling and Stevenson works appeared serially in McClure's Magazine.
The Department of Agriculture reports a cool mostly cloudy week with light showers and ample moisture across South Dakota. Small grain including spring wheat and oats shows good stand and health despite winds. winter rye, barley and oats thrive. corn planting advances. fruit and gardens show blossoms with no frost damage. overall crop prospects look bright though warmer weather would boost growth.
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