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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
4
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The state insurance report shows fire insurers in South Dakota took in 870 740 in premiums last year but paid only 321 42 55 in losses to policy holders, leaving 548 807 in gross profits. A liberal 25 percent of gross profits suggests net profits are unclear, while critics call the rate hikes robbery in legal terms and urge legislative remedy.
The article deplores that proposed and enacted laws do not address the core evil afflicting policy holders. It argues for breaking up insurance company combinations that prohibit competition, punish them, and prevent further harm.
Senator Hanna presided over the Civic Federation's annual gathering in New York City amid widespread labor disturbances. William E. Center notes the meeting, while general, may influence local strikes as the New York building boom collapses and up to a hundred thousand skilled workers are out of work.
The Huronite cites the New York World’s 20th anniversary issue of 136 pages and 1088 columns. It highlights growth from about 17,000 circulation at Pulitzer’s era to nearly 26,000,000 as a daily grand total in income.
The record notes a twenty year total of 67 008 245 75 dollars, a figure described as un precedented in newspaper history.
The article reports Andrew Carnegie shocking Christians by saying Shakespeare meant more to him than the Bible and calling Shakespeare’s birthplace the most sacred spot. It notes the possible attempt to attract attention and suggests a biblical warning about wealth in the end times.
The national committeemen largely oppose Cleveland, chosen under a free silver platform led by Bryan. The author argues the committee reflects the silver issue and cannot fairly gauge Cleveland's strength within the party.
A Sioux Falls directory census lists 15000 residents, up 50 percent since 1890, while Aberdeen reaches about 7500, up 60 percent since 1900. Both cities grow fast, but Aberdeen leads and Sioux Falls may risk losing status as the state’s hub.
Great Northern officials and union leaders reached an amicable agreement late Thursday ending a threatened strike. Negotiations, halted abruptly, were resumed at the urging of Twin Cities leaders and continued to an understood resolution.
A settlement resolved pending issues that threatened to tie up the Great Northern railway system, avoiding broader disruption. The accord followed negotiations among stakeholders and railway authorities to avert further delays.
The Omaha World Herald cautions Cleveland Democrats that Bryan backing Roosevelt would shift party control. Republicans view the warning as a bluff and expect Roosevelt to be nominated and elected without Bryan’s help, rendering the threat ineffective.
Rev Mr Shepherd of Canton faces scrutiny as Governor Herreid demands specific details to verify gambling allegations against a leading state institution head. The 1903 South Dakota Legislative Manual arrives with bios and illustrated photographs of state officers and former legislators, offering useful political data.
The Kingsbury County circuit court will convene Tuesday June 2. Judge McCoy of the Fifth circuit will preside due to Judge Whiting’s appointment to the Ninth circuit. Judge Whiting will hold court in Brown County during the same week.
The California court rules the salt trust violates the Sherman act while questioning why the insurance trust is not similarly outlawed and why this coalition cannot yet be prosecuted or curtailed.
The Second Circuit judge's ruling on the peddlers law sets up a test case likely to reach the Supreme Court. The decision shapes whether the law is valid and opens the path for further higher court review.
Miss Ellen M. Stone will demand indemnity damages from Turkey for outrages endured while held prisoner by brigands who captured her and kept her in captivity.
Mitchell gears up for a hard campaign to win the capital while the thriving city awards city lots as prizes in a promotional contest.
Two South Dakota philanthropists offer Superintendent Sherrard 25000 dollars to build a house for crippled children. Tulloch, a former Washington post office cashier, stands accused in the scandal but the charges fail to dampen the concerns.
The board of dental examiners will hold its next meeting in Red Field on July 2.
The Argus Leader claims a circulation of eight thousand, underscoring its market presence and credibility in the region.
The adage about wind rain and sun shaping a season reflects how teams endure varied conditions. Coaches stress resilience and steady effort to convert diverse weather into steady progress and strong performances.
Bishop McCabe attended the Methodist Educational Convention at Mitchell where he delivered the lecture Libby Prison and helped raise 15000 dollars to complete Century Hall. He is noted for his ability to raise money.
The City Council of Sioux Falls seeks to issue $210 000 in bonds to buy the city's water works. Brookings has approved $18 000 in bonds to purchase a local telephone system. The text argues in favor of municipal ownership within the state.
Bradstreet's reports more idle workers in industrial fields than since the 1902 coal strike ended. New York counts 50,000 idle men with building and allied trades hampered by labor difficulties across major cities.
Dr. Pearson pledges $50,000 to Yankton College if the school raises the same amount by Thanksgiving. A South Dakota finance committee is expected to raise the remaining 350,000 needed.
A broad snow storm blanketed Montana on Sunday and Monday causing travel disruptions and property concerns as residents braced for ongoing winter weather.
The Aberdeen News notes in 1900 that 59.2 percent of South Dakota homes were owned and 19.1 percent mortgaged, a leading figure among western states. It contrasts with New Jersey at 52.2 percent mortgaged and praises the enterprising, home loving population.
At the state capital in March a society named Native Born Sons and Daughters of South Dakota was formed to foster state pride and citizenship among the state’s native-born population. The badge features the society’s name and the state flower. membership requires good character and South Dakota nativity. A summer picnic and winter banquet are planned, with badges shipping from a goldsmith.
A mysterious force disrupts the Sioux Falls Press, seizing control of the newsroom and reappearing in new locations. The latest disruption concerns instructions related to Roosevelt and his policies.
Four to five inches of rain swamped eastern and southern South Dakota this past week causing widespread overflows. The deluge extended westward to De Smet, submerging low-lying areas and disrupting local activities.
Dispatches report widespread destruction of timber in the Rockefeller forest reserve in New York state. The notice notes an advance of gasoline prices by one half cent per gallon as part of the accompanying updates.
Gunton's magazine estimates global wealth at 400 billion dollars. The United States holds 100 billion, about one fourth of all world wealth.
The next regular teachers examination will be held at the court house in Huron South Dakota on Friday and Saturday June 5th and 6th 1903 beginning at 8:30 a.m. L B DuBois County Superintendent.
Washington City remains outwardly friendly to Cleveland but Democrats here voice skepticism about his prospects. The split reflects differing views within the party on strategy and alignment with national signals.
The Y M C A lecture course committee thanks Huron residents for patronage and explains rising costs and a higher admission to cover expenses after the Grand Opera house fire. They highlight Prof John B DeMotte as a premier lecturer and announce season tickets and reserved seating at Dunning's drug store May 20 before the May 22 event at Daum's Opera House.
Iowa bankers curb real estate lending beyond state lines as a rush by Iowa farmers to buy South Dakota farms drains Northwestern Iowa banks. The policy blocks loans to outsiders, even for wealthy buyers, while homeseekers still find funds for land purchases at lower rates.
The Aurora Times notes uncertainty about President Heston’s influence on Brookings Agricultural College students. It questions why his resignation is deemed in the school’s best interests, though it remarks the college has not prospered as well as under the current regime.
Rev. James C. Bradley of Guthrie Oklahoma offered a prayer that included clean humble pure sweet hearts at a young people meeting. The amusing slip led to a humorous moment and the couple married soon after.
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money back offer of one hundred dollars for catarrh related deafness not cured. It cites inflammation of the Eustachian tube as the cause and lists Toledo. Ohio as the origin, with price 75 cents for Hall's pills.
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