16 May 1889
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1889
Page
1
An extensive examination gathers near 200 million dollars, using sixty expert counters over four months to complete the work. The process underscores the scale and persistence of the audit effort designed to ensure accuracy and accountability.
Secretary Noble says no authority allowed settlers to stake claims in the Sioux Reservation and warns they will be ejected if found. He notes a public survey is paused during negotiations and hopes reports are unfounded to avoid disturbing talks. The item mentions Washington dispatches and possible swift action if true.
Yankton May 11 The city council unanimously approved paying George Mead of Sioux City and associates 100 dollars monthly for ten years to build and maintain a pontoon bridge over the Missouri River at Yankton. Work to begin after Cedar County Nebraska franchise is obtained and finish promptly.
The Yankton event runs June 18 19 20 and 21 with one round trip fare from Dakota points and special one cent per mile rates for firemen. 10 000 visitors expected and prizes totaling about 2500 dollars. Steamer contests draw crowds from Saint Paul Council Bluffs and Sioux City with full accommodations promised. Indians seek to relocate tepees south of the White river, hoping to stay north of it in the Sioux bill.
A fine soaking rain has done much good here with crops looking fine between Huron. An artesian well at Miller is ejecting minnows by the thousand.
A runaway team caused a collision Saturday killing Johanna Goodmason and seriously injuring four men. Police and investigators are withholding further details pending morning reports.
The secretary of the treasury appoints E. B. Daskan A. T. Huntington and G. W. Robertson to examine books and assets as the office of treasurer moves from Hyatt to Huston. Huston has taken the oath and will assume charge Monday morning. The audit will include a count of all monies in the treasury.
In Veasilliox on Decoration Day the G A B post outlines preparations with committees for music led by Mosers Butler Cristy Hurst and Bower. programme by Jolley Runyan and Lyman to procure teams. Hyde Dimick and H Washburn to secure flowers. Wheeler Butler and Kolb as coordinators. Rev J Q Sheland to preach the memorial sermon and Rev Mr McLeod to deliver the oration.
Canton May 13 report that residents plan to vote for the Sioux Falls constitution with near unanimity. Officials fear low turnout could mask strong public sentiment as many feel the measure is settled and unnecessary to attend.
Across South Dakota counties returns show variable support for the Sioux Falls constitution. Reports from towns like Woonsocket and Faulkton indicate strong approval, while Edgerton and De Smet show mixed to decisive backing. murder and robberies also feature in the day’s headlines.
A still hunt aims to elect William Van Epps and Clark G. as delegates and defeat regular nominees E W Caldwell John W Tathill and E G Wright. Outsider precincts are heavily organized with men and funds for the campaign, with city operations to begin tomorrow to thwart the scheme unless city workers counteract.
A large Hyde County Congregational church meeting heard eloquent speech by Prof. L. A. Cornwall and collected over $100 in voluntary contributions. Prof. Cornwall spoke again at the same church to a packed audience. Sioux Falls constitution expected to win strong Hyde county support. Blunt marshal says desertion case deserters shot at a bird Saturday and will recover. Farmers report cooler weather and rain affecting crops prospects.
Caseastivationel Ex-Gongreasman Lon Lord of Devil's Lake argues that the congressional enabling act restricting voters to two candidates for delegate elections is unconstitutional. He contends the act should allow three delegates as provided by the act. He cites the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing rights andhibits abridgment of voting powers.
A Dakota map ran for mayor of Guthrie Oklahoma but did not arrive. The boomer labeled a man who left Dakota for Oklahoma a natural born fool and unsuitable for the mayoral role.
fragmentary notice questions if proprietors offer a reward for cures and hints at an unsatisfied case. text is unclear about amounts dates or verifiable action and may reflect a promotional or disputed claim in a historical ad.
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