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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1889
Page
6
A scandalous debate erupts in Watertown and Mitchell as supporters push for aggressive action. Montana remains doubtful while the Republican ticket likely wins with a slim majority. A proclamation calls for a successor election to Hon. 5. 8. Cox. Judge Badgerton’s allies mobilize strong support for his senate bid.
At Fort Dover on October 3 the sixth Webster county fair featured U S Senator Allison whose nonpartisan address honored old soldiers and their dependents and drew a large crowd. he called for a broad pension program and then held a levee with anecdotes for his audience. The day also brought news that North Dakota prohibition won by about 2000 votes, surprising anti prohibition forces as returns from rural counties increased the margin.
The Ouachita consolidated line steamer Corona exploded near False River opposite Port Hudson at 11 45 this morning. The City of St Louis rescued survivors and aided by Captain James O Neil and crew. Also, Episcopal General Convention in New York reports Oregon diocese petition and literary revision proposal set for next Thursday.
Democrats claim Tool wins governor by 400, Carter for congress by 900, and legislature by eleven on joint ballot. Republicans assert Powers wins by 300 and a small legislative majority. Independents still claim Toole and the legislative ticket.
A young man named John Connor was killed when struck by a Milwaukee passenger train between Lawler and Jackson Junction. The engineer found the body cut to pieces after stopping the train upon spotting a hat on the pilot. Authorities presume intoxication led him to lie on the track.
Cassellox North Dakota October 4 Mrs J P Sands wife of Little Falls sheriff who aided and aided convict John Mitchell in escape was arrested tonight She confessed her guilt Mitchell fled on the Manitoba train but is expected to be captured.
A barn owned by C. L. Colman in LaCrosse burned tonight. Twelve horses were rescued, but fifteen perished in the flames. Fire crews battled the blaze as smoke and embers filled the night sky. The incident left the barn and livestock losses in the hundreds of dollars.
A blaze touched several lumber piles adjacent to a yard but due to swift action by workers the fire was confined to a small portion. Loss estimated at $15,000 with property damage primarily to lumber stacks and nearby equipment.
Deapwoopn Oct 4 Lawrence County votes shift to the Republican column for all offices except circuit judge Thomas wins as Democrat over Republican Hastie by about 1800. Legislative ticket tight Wolsemuth Republican defeats Democrat McDonald by 24. Pierre about 2500 votes Huron 700 Sioux Falls ~300 Prohibition loses by 800 Meade and Pennington Democrats hold two senators four representatives Butte likely Stuart elected Democrat gains Fall River Custer Moody’s Senate strength weakens, Pierre about 4300 Black Hills vote. Prohibition trailing by about 100.
Mixed Montana report from Herxena Oct 4 notes no material change in the legislative race. Republicans insist on a joint ballot by three while Democrats push seven. Republicans admit Toole is likely elected but insist full returns will swing the office to Power.
Mirchett Oct. 4. A careful estimate by Judge Edgerton's friends shows Republicans elected to the legislature favor his election and deny opponents. it appears the judge has a clean majority and enough strength to win the United States Senate on the first ballot.
Oct 3 wedding in Lenox Massachusetts unites Miss Louise Thoron of Boston with William C Endicott Jr son of the former secretary of war Mrs Cleveland and prominent Washington social leaders the Whitneys in attendance
Gov. Hill issues a proclamation calling a special election in the Ninth district to fill the vacancy caused by the death of S. S. Cox. The election coincides with the general election date.
A large public gathering in the Watertown opera house on October 3 resolved to place Watertown in the race for the permanent capital. The meeting showed great enthusiasm for the bid and garnering support.
The full Democratic delegation from this county is elected to the legislature. Meade County also selects Democratic representation. Anti Moody Republicans backed the Democratic ticket.
October 3 reports indicate South Dakota approved prohibition by 8 000 to 10 000 votes and the state ticket is Republican by at least 20 000.
In the Wolsey Journal the Huron idea argues Huron is a superior and more substantial town than Pierre, noting it lacks a capital status but would boast state buildings inside its limits. The piece suggests redirecting funds from a recent capital campaign to support local manufacturing to yield better dividends.
Prohibition measures appear to have passed in North Dakota, delivering an unexpected result. A severe fire at Yankton destroyed the oil mill and a car of flax, causing major property loss. An air force serviceman was robbed of 1500 dollars, while Aberdeen notes a candidate for Speaker.
Pierre business leaders form a committee to organize reception for the first South Dakota legislature. The opera house and Merchants block offices will be fitted for the senate and house, with seats from Chicago and paraphernalia on order, while electricity and steam speed arrivals.
A fire in Yankton at the linseed oil mill and warehouse, with a Northern Pacific and a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul car loaded with flax, caused about 30000 in damage. Insurance totals around 8000. The mill, part of the linseed oil trust, was owned by Archer and Howe with investors from Minneapolis Omaha Sioux City and Yankton. Rebuilding is planned promptly.
Bowman of this county is a candidate for speaker of the house. He is a man of much experience and a strong candidate. Spink, a large voting county, is making a lively rustle for the position and merits success.
Brimhrex Trreoxe Oct. 5 Prohibition has carried in North Dakota by about 800 majority. The Tribune reports advices from nearly all counties with a careful estimate showing the anti prohibitionists with the best of the doubts and placing the matter beyond question.
Avegpery October 5 Maj. W. T. Doolin, veteran, reported robbed of 1500 dollars in cash from an old chest with 300 dollars in gold left untouched by the thiefs. No clues to the perpetrators.
Hon Jas McDowell of the Huron land office visited Redfield on Friday en route home from a western trip. The official did not participate in the capital campaign, saying his position did not permit it.
A Philadelphia Inquirer correspondent reports in Alexandria that farm families near historic battlefields keep relics from Manassas Fredericksburg and the valley Virginia. A dealer displays a 150 pound box of bullets musket balls brass epaulets and buttons found buried for years. The author notes the value of such items as reminders of the past and urges preservation.
The article notes frequent earthquakes in Japan with as many as eighty seven tremors in a day yet emphasizes they are usually not violent. It cites historic shocks from 679 A D in Kiusiu to 1702 affecting Yedo Ise Bay and Osaka, with tidal waves and many buildings ruined.
The Engineering and Mining Journal details a long series of cautions and observations across France since 1884 about variations in land elevation. It reports a general south to north subsidence trend with no coastal change along the 820 kilometer stretch from Marseille to Lille.
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