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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
4
The western railroads reach agreement on a 2000 mile interchangeable mileage ticket selling for 60 dollars. If fully used the buyer can claim a rebate, making the cost about two cents per mile. Conductors will honor the ticket regardless of presenter, and other roads may adopt the plan. The article also discusses public finger-pointing at officials and calls for fair trials.
After six months of inquiry, fifteen more indictments were returned against postoffice department employees. The cases target men in high positions long favored by officials, with Mr Bristow acting as lead and supported by top government inspectors. The department has been thoroughly scrutinized, and the result signals a strong corrective stance.
Ellery Clark, noted champion all round athlete, advocates outdoor activity over indoor gym routines, stressing fun as key to results. He remains a lawyer by trade and spends out of office hours outdoors to stay healthy and strong. Ruth Bryan, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan, is set to marry artist W. H. Leavitt after turning eighteen on October 2, despite her father's opposition.
The postmaster general backs extending rural free delivery. Congress appropriated 12 million dollars last session and a forthcoming report will urge 20 million dollars for this postal branch.
Ex United States Senator Wolcott topped the Colorado politics scene as his delegation was seated at the state convention and Wolcott was chosen temporary chairman. The convention endorsed the Roosevelt administration.
The Dell Rapids Times reports Minnehaha county experiments with the Central township school show strong performance and facilities equal to city schools. Separately, the Kentucky Tobacco Growers association will receive a ten million dollar loan from the Security Warehouse company of New York to buy next year’s crop amid growing tobacco trust concerns.
Edward M. Grout, nominee of the fusion ticket for New York comptroller, declares he is willing to be elected by a Tam many votes for this office, stressing his readiness to win through broad support.
The Mitchell corn palace management announces it will pay all bills contracted by the management. This statement aims to reassure enterprising, public spirited citizens of Mitchell about fiscal responsibility.
The unions will endeavor to have civil service laws repealed and many who oppose organized labor will endorse their efforts in this direction.
The president insists on an extra session of Congress in November to uphold the government’s faith by ratifying the Cuban treaty.
Independent People's Party names Picturesque Bill Devery as mayoral candidate. "Big Bill" vows to give the other candidates a race for their money in the upcoming race for New York City mayor.
Speaker Brown returned from Michigan accompanying his son who begins studies at Michigan University.
Postmaster General Payne will submit his report on the post office investigation to the president around October 20. The disclosure outlines findings and any recommended actions pending presidential review.
The president shows independence by rejecting pressure in the Miller case, while Balfour unveils a fragile cabinet with even the premier expressing concerns about its longevity.
George B. McClellan is named as the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York. The nomination signals party support ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Senator Abell of McCook county seeks Lieutenant Governorship as the coal man rises to prominence after the ice man. Gov. Herreid attends Mitchell city hall cornerstone with a $30 000 project. Senator Kittredge backs recognition for two Republicans and nudges Postmaster Tom Roberts of Armour as private secretary with B T Boylan receiving the postmaster's commission.
South Dakota again leads all states in per capita wealth production. For three years the state has led the Union in new wealth production. The state's resources could support a population several times larger and still produce more wealth per person than any other state.
The South Dakota egg and poultry production this year totals five million dollars, half the Black Hills gold output. The writer notes the gold output could easily be doubled, and doubling the gold would cause a notable reaction.
The piece argues that thousands in cities are fed and clothed by charity but emphasizes misdirected aid. It contends charity should help the poor toward independence on the state's broad acres, warning that charity lacking self-support is often useless.
Senator Kittredge mingled with a large crowd last Saturday in shirt sleeves, shaking hands and chatting with attendees. The scene showed a relaxed approach and sociable demeanor, contrasting with formal distance and dignity.
Washington celebrates the president’s return as life to the nation and a return to activity. The White House lights will again signify authority and public attention. Washingtonians, from society to press, rally behind the residence and its occupant.
Sioux City Journal reports that “Big Bill” Devery disdainfully describes Geo. McClellan as indecisive and harmless while mocking his political prospects for mayor of Greater New York. Devery uses a string of vivid metaphors to convey his opinion.
Rev Wiard spoke on Why We Do Things at the High School to start the year. Prof Manuel introduced the program and the talk urged finding a reason behind every effort to succeed. The morning included rhetoricals by Miss Hazel Connors and Mr Bayard Beach on Macedonian troubles and postals scandals. Friday features solos by Miss Effie Walker.
Miss Thompson begins teaching Parkhurst district on October 12. Maude Tucker arrives as a new student from Atlanta. Library gains fifty books. water colors and drawing materials added for early grades. Perry pictures and literature ordered for student reproductions. Hoffman Miller and Landseer works to be studied. Webster’s International dictionaries ordered. Jessie Van Der Stein adds a piano. Shaw rents an organ. Clark’s zoology class receives marine specimens. angle worms studied. Basement plans revised after school board meeting. Ralph Van Voorhis and Irving McNeil serve as janitors. Weather remark from a student and a note on red headed angle worms.
Letters from Henrietta A S Marsh of Chicago and T W Collins of Everett praise Peruna as effective treatment for la grippe and dyspepsia. They credit rapid recovery and sustained vigor after using the tonic. Readers are invited to write Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio for free medical advice.
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Huron postoffice for the week ending Saturday October 26 1903. Names of addressees are given with notes on optional forwarding directions and general delivery status.
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