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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
4
Discussion on moving the state capital centers on Huron Mitchell and Redfield in 1902. Three towns vow mutual support for the chosen city while avoiding scuttling alliances with Pierre. Each city pledges to seek public good and allow residents to select the permanent capital.
The passage cites Huron, Mitchell and Redfield inviting the Press to expose a suspected scheme and to speak out against it.
The Redfield Mitchell Huron capital committee met to resubmit the capital question and unite Redfield Mitchell and Huron. They pledge to defend current state institutions and seek removal to one of the three towns with liberal funding and elect A. B. Kitredge to the U S Senate.
The Sioux Falls Press argues the South Dakota press association should hold its midwinter meeting in South Dakota rather than Sioux City and avoid Pierre. It notes a constitutional requirement for capital meetings during sessions and says members seek convenience, urging support for their stance.
The text notes Hughes County becoming populous as the population center shifts toward it, reporting a grand total of 570 in the cited metric.
The text notes 572 votes cast in a congressional race and applies a legislative rule to derive Hughes county population at 2340. It suggests the reservation settlement will take a century at this rate, highlighting slow progress and demographic assessment.
Pierre correspondent notes public support for retaining the capital in Pierre but acknowledges growing movement to move the capital. He warns that removal would hinge on political machinery and resubmissionism, while praising local editors and denying personal candidacy for speaker. Huron presses for the capital.
The editor declares that Huron has interests opposed to Pierre and will side with Huron despite abuse from Pierre papers. He emphasizes choosing Huron even if it costs him support from Pierre.
The Watertown Public Opinion weighs Redfield Huron and Mitchell and concludes Huron offers accessibility and superior location. If the capital is moved, all interests would be best served by placing the capital at Huron.
The Vermillion Republican supports coal operators and opposes resubmission of the capital question while remaining well printed but narrowly edited. It should broaden its vision to cover more perspectives.
Washington dispatches report Senator Hann refuses to allow the use of his name against President Roosevelt for president in 1904. The dispatch also states the senator will retire from public life at the end of his present Senate term.
South Dakota lawmakers endorse Cannon of Illinois for speaker, aligning with state interests. The delegation favors unity with the west and expresses confidence in western leadership while noting the east can look after itself.
The board of managers at the Soldiers' Home in Hot Springs, after a full investigation, presents a split finding on Commander Lucas. The majority report clears him. the minority urges removal based on the charges examined.
The state Democratic organization overestimated Chairman John son. He did what he could but could not revive the dead, so he settled for electing his brother as senator from Douglass county.
In the Fifth commissioner district Barnes defeats Joyce with a vote tally of 123 to 93. The Republican voters in the district are credited with a strong showing.
The capital removalists pledge steady effort to secure resubmission this year. They state the campaign is not a now or never effort and will continue the fight even if resubmission is defeated.
The Sioux Falls Press shows no willingness to change its view on the removalist plan despite new evidence indicating the paper has mistaken its position. The article notes continued opposition and disputes the presented conclusions.
The state readers have chosen a speaker for the Pierre meeting, following their decision on the lower house speaker. The gesture suggests a communal role in guiding upcoming public discussions and events at Pierre.
Dispatches report a Monday meeting at Redfield among Huron Redfield and Mitchell representatives. Pierre stock declines about ten points amid global unrest as volcanic activity persists in South America and nearby islands. European anarchy continues with claims of an advanced socialist Gennerro Rudino accused as would be assassin of King Edward.
The Aberdeen paper notes a candidate for speaker in Hon. J. L. Brown of Aberdeen. It adds that "Mac" is usually reliable on estimating men, though Brown himself remains unknown.
The creameries of Kingsbury county paid patrons 196,958.87 dollars during the past year. This perhaps accounts for the Republican land slide in that county.
The Huron golf club searches for alternative grounds as authorities plan capital hill use, prompting plans to vacate when required.
The Minnehaha County judge-elect discovers his annual prize salary drops from 2000 dollars to 700 dollars, prompting a reconsideration of official compensation.
Jim Hill endorses annual immigration of 25,000 Chinese newcomers to the United States. He implies personal friction with a washwoman as context for his stance.
The text notes twelve Democrats will sit in the upcoming legislature and jokes that thirteen would be unlucky. It suggests Colorado’s return to the Republican fold might dampen William Jennings Bryan’s 16 to 1 idea from gaining traction.
The text notes Governor Herreid as the sole gubernatorial candidate carrying every county in the state and suggests the party may seek an Iowa idea elsewhere to gain an advantage.
The Huron Methodist is a new exchange edited by Philip Lawrence of this city, offering insights from local religious and community topics.
Train service from St. Paul to Minneapolis with Watertown arrival at Huron and connections through Benson to Fargo and other North Dakota points. Local agent R. Kinnear provides information. G. N. Ry. operates the line and offers contact for schedules.
The material interests of the state push for resubmission of the capital question with a majority of members-elect in both houses supporting it. It is reasonably hoped that resubmission will proceed to the next step.
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