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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1889
Page
4
A quirky historic note claims South Dakota gained statehood on October 1, 1489 while praising Huron for voting prohibition. Iowa Supreme Court figures discuss a declining criminal docket after prohibition. In Waterloo, the Billings case jury convicts for second degree murder with potential ten year term.
A hopeful forecast envisions South Dakota becoming a thriving state marked by many homes churches and schools. The article frames migration as a key driver and predicts an influx of settlers reshaping the state.
Rosse T Harrison editor of the Helena Daily Journal and son of the president says Montana politics favor a Republican triumph in the new state. He is described as a key figure in the party and the work of the paper.
A visionary note predicts Sometime this gem city in the Jim valley will become the finest in South Dakota. It states there is no foolishness in the prophecy and the outcome depends on the wisdom courage and energy of local residents.
The piece urges voters to reflect on their ballot by urging alignment with reform principles. It emphasizes support for home and purity over saloon immorality and implies personal conscience should condemn those who diverge from the party line.
Dispatches indicate Ferry the Republican will win the governorship and the full state ticket led by Wilson for congress by about 4000 votes. Legislature likely to be close. Capital location not decided. The constitution is expected to be ratified.
Prospect arises to move General Grant's remains from New York with Col. Fred Grant stating the family will accept any plan chosen by the nation. He notes Gen. Grant wished Mrs. Grant be buried beside him and urges relocating the tomb to Washington or West Point.
Telegrams from twenty five legislative districts indicate Gilbert A. Pierce could win the U S Senate seat with broad Republican support. Prohibition loses appear likely as the constitution carries solidly and a large margin favors the reform measure in Bismarck and surrounding counties.
The piece lauds Huron for its strong community support and argues the city will rise in future influence. It foresees locals uniting to shape state councils, welcoming all who love the state, and predicts booming development in agriculture and industry.
The text declares Huron as the grand central city where a regional prophecy will be fulfilled. It asserts that upon fulfillment Huron will stand hand in hand with old friends, uniting the community in shared destiny.
The interior secretary candidate pledges to uphold the law and grant pensions to deserving veterans in the order prescribed by statute. He emphasizes his rank from the Grand Army and says the nation gains confidence in his integrity and ability.
Tue Horonite argues Huron’s central position in a fertile, resource rich region ensures growth. He urges locals to develop natural resources and population to attract outside investment and visitors. He predicts broad expansion east of the Missouri with Huron as a helpful presence.
An editorial argues public opinion must raise the standard of municipal care and civil service to prevent disasters caused by incompetent or careless officeholders. It warns against rewarding unqualified individuals and urges cities to bar such applicants to reduce future calamities and improve governance.
South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, and Washington ratify constitutions by large margins. About 90,000 votes were cast in South Dakota with Prohibition carrying by at least 6000. Washington endorses the Republicans by over 7000. North Dakota shows a 12,000 GOP edge and opposes constitutional prohibition. Pierre leads Huron for temporary capital.
The first week of the Goes City four city event at the Corn Palace drew immense crowds from the northwest and distant states. Visitors praised the palace for beauty and significance, noting excellent shelter and comfort as fair weather endured. Plans for the next week look to the grandest celebration yet. Also mentioned are campaign speeches for Congress in the district and efforts to secure nomination at the end of Hon. J H ONeil’s term.
The Sioux City Journal argues settling the capital contest in South Dakota is best for all. It calls the struggle a costly county seat battle that stirs bad blood and overvalues the prize, urging a final, durable resolution for the state's benefit.
The New York Catholic News reports a cable from Rowe dated Sept 30 announcing St Paul’s archdiocese division into five suffragan sees. Martin Marty becomes bishop of Sioux Falls with Cotter to lead Winona Duluth Jamestown and Meighrick named bishop of Duluth Shanley to head Jamestown.
The Sioux Falls Press notes debate over adding stars to the U S flag to represent new states seated in winter. Banners show forty two stars but are illegal until the fourth of July 1890 when the twinklers will be added under the law.
A Boston telegram reports that about 60 or 70 Fourth district Democrats met at the Sherman house to support John L Sullivan in an unspecified campaign effort. No further details are provided on outcome or actions.
Beadle County precincts report sparse turnout on Tuesday with township tallies in Wellington Nance Whiteside Liberty Broadland Richland Fairfield Cavur and surrounding areas. Constitution support varies by township while prohibition and minority representation show mixed results and several district candidates receive narrow margins.
The Presbytery of central Dakota convened in Wolsey with Rev. McKenney of Manchester delivering the opening sermon and Rev. Able M. Work of Brookings elected moderator. Prohibition was announced as carried in the morning session and the body adjourned at 4 p.m. to reconvene in Brookings next spring.
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for cures other preparations cannot match in its blend and preparation. It boasts a strong domestic reputation and exceptional sales as a blood purifier that strengthens and stimulates appetite.
A poem by Eugene Field explores friendship over romance as a narrator prefers remaining just friends with Marie. The piece contrasts lovers cards and steady trust, set against seaside scenes beneath pines and junipers with a gentle reflective tone.
A San Francisco Argonaut report recounts Zagonyi reprimanding a French bugler at Spinfield Missouri for disobeying orders during a final charge. The bugler claimed his mouthpiece was shot away, and the dismissal sentence was later withdrawn.
An anecdote from a veteran recalls Corp Chumley of Belfast who rose to corporal then fell back, mocked as not hearing, and who quips soldiers are not hired to think while an officer demands action at earthworks. The tale appears in the Lewiston Journal.
An eight year old boy says he is doing well at school but not as well as others. He can stand on his head but must place his feet on the fence and hopes to perform headstands without the fence once he stays at school longer. Buffalo Courier.
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