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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1904
Page
4
The Huronite defends Mr. Elrod for bold remarks at the state convention after a defeated motion on equal taxation. Elrod recounts his stance and declined to dodge the issue, praising his fearlessness amid jeers from Crawford supporters and a partisan crowd.
The text states that undisposed lands may be settled if $4 per acre is paid. For the next six months $4 an acre must be paid and after that $2.50 until four years pass. Any land left undisposed after four years shall be sold for cash under interior department regulations, with a maximum of 640 acres per purchaser.
The passage notes Wisconsin Governor La Follette’s reform start and two early victories against party structure. It says he built a strong political machine over four years and may purge anti Follette delegates to control the convention, illustrating how a reformer can become part of the power system.
President Roosevelt signed a proclamation opening the Rose Bud Indian reservation on August 8. Lands totaling about 400000 acres will be opened by lot and a daily entry rate of 100. Ex soldiers and ex sailors may be represented by an agent. Entry rules restrict settlement for sixty days after opening and for three months thereafter.
Rainfall Sunday night and Monday totals exceed two inches in this vicinity with reports of widespread coverage across the state. Measurements are difficult, but the event signals a weather shift toward South Dakota.
Governor La Follette faces a fierce bid for renomination as Wisconsin delegates split on his candidacy. The convention platform is seen as likely to repudiate many principles the governor advocates.
The author denounces the Czar as nervous and vacillating during war. He argues for abdication or front-line action and suggests convening a constitutional delegation to establish governance. The tone criticizes lack of decisive policy and leadership.
S. H. has accepted an invitation to deliver an Independence Day address in Bruce South Dakota on July 4. The event will assure Bruce residents a good time as they celebrate the holiday with a noted speaker.
Congress man Hitt of Illinois is urged as a strong running mate option for President Roosevelt. Supporters say Hitt would add needed strength to the ticket if called upon to join the administration.
The Democrats urge the nation to elect their candidate, arguing they can do no harm with executive power. They acknowledge the Republican Senate serves as a high barrier to unchecked moves.
The plea argues that Roosevelt’s plans will not harm but help, asserting voters will see the positive impact beyond political rhetoric. It emphasizes confidence that Roose velt’s approach benefits the public more than it harms.
John F. Wallace, long time general manager of Illinois Central and noted civil engineer, is appointed chief engineer in charge of building the Panama Canal.
The fleet at Port Arthur reportedly self-destructed, signaling a belief that Russia abandons its bid to challenge Japan at sea and ceding naval contest in the region.
The Humanity acknowledges an invitation to the commencement exercises of the Northern Normal and Industrial School in Aberdeen South Dakota, scheduled for May 22 to May 29.
Sioux City men and women relieved of their appendixes by kind medical friends form a club. Their motto is Cut It Out. The Yankton Gazette notes the lighthearted group brings shared experience and humor to the unusual operation.
A New York judge states a girl’s life is valued at half that of a boy’s. The remark suggests a legal view of gender worth, provoking debate about gender bias and justice.
The Pierre Capital committee has engaged E. W. Caldwell to take charge of its press bureau during the capital contest. As usual the Pierre men made a good selection.
John Sharp Williams, long-time minority leader in the House, has become the top contender for the Democratic presidential nomination. His ascent signals a shift in campaign dynamics and party strategy as he gains support from key factions and endorsers.
W R Hearst states he will not bolt the St. Louis convention while Pettigrew and Bryan remain to be heard from.
California Democrats fail to back Hearst for president seen as a distinct anti Hearst move by California followers.
Governor La Follette mobilizes the militia to press his reform agenda at the state convention, signaling a clash over constitutional methods and political control within Wisconsin.
John J. Hamilton of the Des Moines News has become editor and manager of the Iowa Homestead. His appointment signals a new leadership phase for the paper and may influence editorial direction and operations in Des Moines.
The article argues that political pledges in Colorado echo unfulfilled party promises and should be treated with the same seriousness as a bond, emphasizing accountability for commitments made by candidates and parties.
Editors from South Dakota, after arriving in St Louis, have dismantled the keep off the grasa signs signaling a change in local enforcement or property rules.
The note discusses Chinese and Japanese issues troubling the Czar and Russia without offering solutions the reader can infer. It mentions concerns over East Asian problems and the broader implications for European power dynamics.
The brief notes that both the senate safety position and the broader country will be led by Republicans for the coming four years, signaling continuing party control.
A civic editorial argues lawmakers should bear equal burdens of self government and contribute fairly to public costs. It emphasizes duty of legislators to support the institutions and services they oversee and fund.
If you wish to borrow money, buy or sell a farm, call on Richards Trust Co Huron 8 D.
A man who proposed Congressman Hitt as a vice presidential candidate drew strong applause as his idea gained attention and sparked debate at a public gathering.
The duo Bryan and Hearst appear poised for defeat as the party's reorganization gains momentum, challenging their leadership and influence within the Democratic ranks.
Indiana plans to send a Parker delegation to the Democratic National Convention. Details on the delegation size and slate were announced by campaign officials amid preparations for the event.
Hearst pursues influence over Texas delegates through financial backing and allied networks, aiming to sway selections and align delegate support with his media empire interests. The maneuver emphasizes money as a political leverage tool within the state.
A compact report notes Japanese forces pushing past the Yalu River as regional tensions escalate. The article highlights shifting frontline positions and the involvement of Allied observers in the theater.
Forecasters indicate a rise in temperatures ahead of July Fourth with milder mornings and days trending warmer. Citizens are advised to plan outdoor activities and monitor local updates for any heat advisories.
Bob Crow notes at the Republican State convention that Senator Kittredge has a big warm heart and spends time talking with a humble country newspaper man. He makes friends easily and wins lasting goodwill.
The text praises the unnamed man Kittredge for persistent work and strong loyalty. It portrays him as a generous, silent figure whose influence and success stem from remembering friends and always helping South Dakota through steady labor.
Bishop Edsal denounces divorce and remarriage with lax laws. The Minneapolis Journal notes Minnesota's partial remarry limit and urges a firmer church stance against social tolerance of progressive polygamy to influence public morality.
An 1880s ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure offering one hundred dollars for an incurable catarrh case. It lists F J Curary Co and several Toledo wholesale druggists, with testimonials, internal use claim, price 75 cents, and mentions Hall's Family Pills.
The Chicago and North-Western Bay reports government action to open nearly 0.5 million acres on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota and 1.5 million acres on the Shoshone Reservation in Wyoming for homestead settlement. Registration for Rosebud may begin August 8 with allotment about a month later.
The record notes Woop and Farrpank sacs scheduled from May 5 to June 16. Details show dates and parties involved in the event window.
Excursion tickets to Huron via the North Western Line will be sold at reduced rates May 18 19 and 20 with return allowed until May 22 on account of the annual Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association meet. Apply to Chicago and North Western agents.
Beautiful geographic map offered for twenty five cents in stamps. Printed on heavy paper 42 by 64 inches, available on rollers or as a version showing Trans Siberian railway, Pacific cables, and Far East features including Japan, China, Korea, and Manchuria. Send to W B Knisken, P T M, Cb & North Western Ry, Chicago.
The Black Hills in southwestern South Dakota yield about one third of U S gold and are described as the world’s richest hundred square miles. The North Western Line issues a new booklet with maps, requests four cents postage to W B Koiskern P T M Chicago North Western Ry Chicago Lil.
In Atlanta Georgia G F Carter reports a bad case of piles and credits De Witt s Witch Hazel Salve with a complete cure after using a box. The advertisement touts instant relief for piles and healing for eczema skin sores cuts and burns and promotes Holland Wheeler as the seller.
In Chicago at Quinn chapel Bishop M Turner declares humanity began black and argues for racial uplift through education and self authored literature while condemning assimilation songs and praising whites who aid black progress. He urges self authored books poetry and science aligned with African heritage.
George Newhbatt a London manufacturer stopping at the Auditorium hotel en route to the world’s fair in St Louis reported to management that he was robbed of 5000 Bank of England notes while asleep in his room. He attributes the robbery to an American companion met on the same steamer.
In Santa Cruz on May 19, the Democratic state convention chose to instruct the California delegation to the national convention in St. Louis to vote for Congressman W. R. Hearst for president by a 19 vote margin.
General Nelson A. Miles in St. Louis during the good roads convention predicted the Russo Japanese war would involve other nations and become a long and disastrous conflict.
Brief notes report the death of Grand Duchess Pauline of Saxe Weimar in Rome on Tuesday. An imperial edict from Peking opens Wei shien and Choutsun ports and the Shantung peninsula to global commerce. Interests with the National City Bank of New York seek approval to establish a national bank on the Panama Isthmus within the U S zone.
Wall Street hears that Charles M. Schwab intends to withdraw from United States Steel board and leads Pacific Steel with a group planning to invest nearly 50900,000 to build large steel plants in California and Mexico. Schwab and allies are said to back the venture.
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