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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
4
The editorial urges true thanksgiving beyond formal proclamations and notes Christianity as the foundation of grateful civilization. It also reports on Burke's telegraphed remarks from Minneapolis, outlining North Western Railroad opposition to capital removal and the likely political impact in South Dakota.
The Sioux Falls Press argues the state capital at Pierre is inconvenient and should be moved if possible through uncorrupted action. The paper refrains from endorsing any specific plan, calling the issue a fair topic for resubmission and public debate.
In Alabama a grand southern welcome greeted President Roosevelt who dined with Booker T. Washington and recently spurned the Lily White Republicans.
The text discusses supporters of capital removal, the Huronite and Watson Opinion, aiming to resubmit the capital question. It notes removalists seek both house and senate influence, and cites local sentiment in Watertown and Codington county. A Brooklyn letter extols Peruna, linking unrelated testimonial.
Miss E M Isaacs of Armstrong Pa and ex Congressman W J Purman of Florida endorse Peruna as a cure for colds catarrh and nervous or stomach troubles. They credit it with relief and urge others to write Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio for free advice.
The author argues Water town readers favor capital resubmission while the editor appears to advocate keeping the capital at Pierre. Community voices and local opinions are contrasted with editorial pressure and individual writers.
Hon. Patrick Daley of Pennington county rejects Mr Burke’s Minneapolis interview. Burke, South Dakota congressman, is accused of overreaching in Washington and Pierre. Daley questions Burke’s use of official position to thwart the will of South Dakota voters.
The coal operators propose settling differences with the miners outside the arbitration court. This shows they cannot win before the arbitration board or public opinion. Operators' attorneys failed to undermine John G. Mitchell, and their failure is now public.
The Hot Springs Herald notes three Rebellion veterans on the Democratic state ticket and one on the Republican ticket yet reports the Republicans elected their old soldiers, arguing office giving proves friendship for veterans.
The accord among Huron Mitchell and Redfield stands firm against Pierre and allies. Each town will honor the agreement to the end, and supporters of removal gain assurance that opposition tricks will not weaken the united effort to secure resubmission of capital.
Pierre correspondents argue the Black Hills may or may not favor resubmission. If the Hills give fifteen votes against, Pierre cannot claim a majority, as fifteen is only a fraction of 132 potential votes to count.
Supporters of Pierre maneuver to control the figure to defeat the capital question resubmission. Critics argue Pierre cannot rely on merits of the issue and oppose the bid.
A fragment accuses the South Dakota Press Association of being jealous of Sioux City during its midwinter meeting. The piece asserts the association is harmless yet self gratified, warning Sioux Falls not to fear its alleged nocturnal activities or narrow spirit.
The Cincinnati Post reflects on a man who dies by his own hand after writing a will that bequeaths misery to family and society. It argues young men owe their children health and stability, not a life of immorality, and that every man leaves a legacy through actions, words, and influence.
Hon. J. L. Brown a leading Brown county figure and former legislator is a candidate for speaker. His bid appears to have strong statewide support and favorable prospects in public circles.
Salem reports two carloads of hard coal received this week priced at 11 dollars per ton. The shipment signals continued fuel availability in the city as prices hold steady.
Huron reports substantial growth in the last year, surpassing any previous year in its history. The expansion reflects ongoing development and economic performance within the community.
Opinion shifts as observers who deem the land boom a bust see countervailing evidence from eastern markets. Proponents cite rising cases of sales, lending activity, and renewed development interest, suggesting optimism beyond western headlines.
The piece condemns a man who harms his family and himself through self destructive acts. It highlights sorrow for a wife and children, a mother’s misery, and parents who mourn a name, urging pity for the life blasted by such deeds.
Present prospects point to a vigorous capital fight in the legislature with Mitchell Huron and Redfield as storm centers. If these towns unite and campaign solidly they could shape the outcome, while Pierre’s rivals threaten to betray alliances and weaken the effort.
Brule county representatives in the legislature are urged to back sentiment for removing the capital. Two years ago some county seat leaders pressured Senator Wilkes to keep the capital at Pierre. He opposed them this month by defeating the measure.
The capital removal issue faces a legislative showdown this winter. A strong effort aims to move the capital from Pierre with Dell Rapids Times noting Mitchell and Huron pursuing the change. The outcome could benefit the region.
Between the capital struggle and the race for a senator, the legislature is likely to have little time for general legislation. However, this pressure will not be oppressive to the people.
The Roberts County Banner argues the Pierre capital relocation should stand on merits, warning against allowing the issue to block or derail other legislation.
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