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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
4
The Huronite enteres Volume XVII with optimism about South Dakota’s agricultural rise and a growing city near Huron. Former owners Davis and Shannon exited. current publisher thanks supporters and pledges continued service. Mentions arbitration on appropriation, Pettigrew wheat, Speaker Reed, Gov King, and a senate veto reversal.
A reflective line notes that seed time leads to harvest and urges readers to remember this when facing discouragement, framing patience and cycles of effort as reassurance. The message emphasizes perseverance, growth, and eventual payoff despite challenges.
After a severe defeat, Greece signals it will request an honorable peace. Officials say the nation has learned its limits and will push for terms that restore stability and prevent further damage.
Sioux Falls Mayor Stites enjoys a lively session with the city council while the North Star state revels in recent federal gains. Editor Cory of Water Town Public Opinion administers sharp rebuke to the Sioux Falls Press.
The plum crop remains unripe in South Dakota and McKinley avoids encouraging boys to pick fruit in the state.
Senator Allison states the tariff bill is in shape to pass and pass quickly amid broad country hopes he is right about the measure’s swift advancement.
The upcoming campaign for state officer elections appears underway as editorials in major party journals note the race and frame the anticipated contest. Analysts expect early positions and party alignments to shape campaigning strategies and public messaging.
The Johnson crowd in Douglas County battles T. B. Roberts over the Armour postmaster appointment. Republicans should resolve the fight by endorsing Roberts to settle the dispute.
The statement says the sons withdrew from a planned flight due to personal reasons. It characterizes their action as purely epite work and suggests they should be refused promptly.
The United States will not arbitrate under the terms suggested by Great Britain. Yet the nation deplores war and invites peace from all powers large and small.
The article declares Pharsalos fallen and asserts Turkish victory threatens civilization, praising allied resolve while warning that civilized nations will regret the outcome. It frames Turkey as a menace to civilization amid ongoing conflict.
Real estate dealers report many inquiries for land in the county though sales are slow now. Correspondence suggests a large sale is anticipated this fall.
Porter Warner gains appointment crediting Judge Moody and a strong backing from the state organization. Moody's endorsement accelerated the process, with Porter possessing the necessary official support.
A county report notes a bumper corn crop outlook surpassing wheat, with Beadle County rapidly developing into a dairy hog and corn region while wheat becomes a secondary crop.
The 5th Judicial Circuit race features Judge Campbell as the probable winner with no opposition. He was elected four years ago and faces no clear challenger to his bid for another term.
Governor Lee visited the Yankton asylum the state reform school and penitentiary with the state board of charities and corrections. Reports say he has reversed his stance on the needs of these institutions and altered his views on funding and reform.
Congressman Johnson of North Dakota announces state newspapers will have the post offices. The state's press is not criticizing his policy and if he continues, he may become the most popular man in North Dakota.
H. L. Hopkins, editor of the Henry Independent, has been appointed postmaster at Henry. This marks his third appointment, with a long tenure despite a four year gap during the last administration.
The HO RONITE backs Senator Kyle as a reliable Republican in the newly formed senate committees. supporters hope he acts to repair state damage from his recent populist voting and aligns with party goals.
The Sioux County Tribune notes the South Dakota appropriation dispute worries the press of the state and jokes the paper could stick to Iowa politics with better taste. It points to Iowa issues like the state printers’ alleged theft as needing attention.
The senate is described as a deliberative body slow to respond to national demands. The tariff bill will pass only when the senate is ready to act, not sooner, even if the country deteriorates.
Hon. George A. Mathews announces his bid for judge of the third circuit. The circuit press praises his qualifications, noting other candidates also receive favorable coverage, but all agree Mathews stands out for the position.
S. B. Milton is a candidate for postmaster at Redfield. Sam would make a good postmaster and if he wants the office the people of Redfield should give him a good rousing endorsement. The Journal Observer works fifty two weeks in the year for that city and has done much toward its upbuilding. Now a little reciprocity on the part of the people would be a nice thing for all.
The governor directs the state to deed the homestead to Mrs Mellette. The people urge transfer to restore her rightful ownership, as the legislature intended to remove any doubt by providing the deed.
The passage praises the governor for accepting a resolution despite technical defects and suggests the people will forgive any oversight and commend him for performing a straightforward act of justice for a respected woman.
Uncle Nyrum will not seek the U S marshal position and remains as warden of the state penitentiary. The governor is praised for having a capable official in charge during his term. Assistant governor Tom Ayers and a few supporters would like to remove Nyrum, but that cannot happen this year.
The Argus Leader reports a claimed annual saving of about $6,000 under Auditor Mayhew. The Horonire questions this, suggesting if true the state may have lost $48,000 under Taylor and Hipple. The Horonire defends Taylor and Hipple as careful officials and denies lax auditor’s office methods.
A Georgia journalist declares he will quit journalism after lamenting how many public roles pay others but not editors. He cites a joking ledger of payments to doctors ministers undertakers and others, noting editors receive only symbolic sums and a card of thanks.
Red Cloud, the Sioux chief, testified before Senate Indian affairs committees on Thursday. He urged justice for his people, saying he does not beg favors but seeks to save his people's homes before he dies. His moving appeal highlighted past wrongs by the Anglo Saxon civilization and moved members of the committee.
United States Consul Steppani reports an Austrian grape grower’s experiment using six stations with ten mortars each to deter hail. Detonations allegedly altered cloud movements, forming funnel shapes that dispersed storms, successfully preventing hail in six tested summers.
The piece argues Republicans seek principles over offices and disputes party divisions over administration plums. It emphasizes education as core to Republicanism and notes educated men readily align with the party, while ignorance pushes toward opposite views.
The text asserts party unity among South Dakota Republicans. It mentions Johnson of Kingsbury and lists leaders Pickler Kittredge Gamble Elliott Crawford Gardner Lucas Gifford Glass Johnson as solidly backing the upcoming campaign, with post offices to be staffed by capable public servants and populists warned away.
Superintendent Crane urges county superintendents to honor Decoration Day by teaching the meaning of freedom. He stresses the moral role of schools, urges fitting exercises and participation in G A R memorials, and asks for reports by June 15 on pupil participation.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes Dun and Co reports show April sales in eastern cities near ten percent below 1892 peak but above last year. Declines in speculative activity contrasted with improved legitimate business and reduced failures. The piece cites fewer liabilities and a buyout surge from buyers nationwide, signaling improving conditions.
Wheat markets showed strength with buyers confident in prices amid small winter crops and France and Russia damage reports. The northwest forecasts a substantial spring wheat rise, with weather favorable for sowing and germination, suggesting prices may stay firm despite a potential 25 percent rise in spring wheat acreage.
A Swede farmer in Wessington Springs desired a mortgage on a farm after paying cash. The attorney insisted on a warranty deed, but the farmer argued he needed the mortgage, recalling a prior case where a mortgage secured a farm. The tale appears in the True Republican.
Ekton town officials implement a policy where each family provides a hotel ticket to visiting tramps. The tramp shows the ticket to the city marshal who assigns two hours of street work. After countersignature the ticket becomes valid for one meal.
The Louisville Courier Journal reflects farmer optimism with confident divine assurance that seed time and harvest will not fail. It cites global famines as indirectly benefiting local agriculture and forecasts a better day for the agricultural interests.
An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs for travel use preventing headaches and sickness. It claims helps kidneys liver and bowels and offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottle sizes. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.
August Normand, who killed Knute Hilstad's children on May 2, was captured 42 miles southwest of Towner by ranchman Charles Thruen. Normand confessed and said he expects to suffer for the crime. He will be taken to Grand Forks by a posse to prevent lynching, with potential trouble at Larimore and Devils Lake if a transport through those towns is attempted.
Heavy fires sweep the pine belt about 18 miles east of the agency in Ware Barth Minnesota. A government sawmill and allied mills 20 miles east were destroyed despite efforts to save them. A rescue party returned reporting the country alight and the crew narrowly escaped on foot to a lake after being cut off from their horses.
Fires around Antigo Wisconsin on May 12 caused great anxiety among residents as a farmhouse on the outskirts burned. Fire crews fought advancing flames and residents kept watch for new outbreaks amid dry conditions.
Authorities claim positive evidence links Cadette Blackhawk and an Indian named Defender with theWinona Spicer murder. Defender is in custody at Fort Yates. Officials say Blackhawk instigated the affair while Cadette Holy Track and Standing Bear actually committed the deed. Defender’s exact role remains undisclosed.
Frank Barz, his two sons and brother Chris Barz, prosperous German farmers, were asphyxiated in a well on their farm near here. Frank was overcome by gas at work. others descended to save him and perished in the same manner.
Homer and Walter Fowler ex officers of the Northwestern National Bank were arrested by U S Marshal Main on a bench warrant. The charge stems from a federal grand jury probe alleging misapplication of funds by overloaning to Russell and Miller Milling Co.
In Dassel Minnesota on May 12 Peter Olson accidentally wounded A Erickson's 15 year old son with a gunshot. He then vanished and was found near the barn dead from a self inflicted gunshot wound, dying instantly.
Railroads announce a plan to operate against the new rate reduction order and will petition the United States court for an injunction while they challenge the commissioners action. The filing aims to halt the rate cuts until the court rules on legality.
The grand jury returned four indictments against officers of defunct banks. Three indictments target William Dawson Sr and William Dawson Jr, with one against William F. Bickel. All defendants pleaded not guilty and were released on bail.
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