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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1899
Page
5
The Columbia team defeated the Shamrock in Thursday’s race marking a clear win for Columbia. Details on location and time were not provided in the readable text.
Corproal Wayne Larribee of the First South Dakota regiment died in San Francisco on Wednesday from smallpox. McKinley’s western journey spans 5009 miles and uses tracks owned by sixteen railroads.
Sir Thomas Lipton kept his calm during the yacht race but could not overcome the challenger, leaving Lipton’s team defeated as the event concluded with the rival victorious.
Gov. Lee pledged 500 dollars to a soldiers homecoming fund but did not contribute any money. The claim states the promise was a bluff with no actual payment made.
The South Dakota boys are civilians now and homeward bound and will arrive in Aberdeen in time to meet the president.
Owing to sickness among the troops the First regiment band has disbanded and turned its instruments in to Uncle Sam.
Chairman La Follette protests use of a taunt attributed to Andy Lee as improper for print. He argues the phrase is not his to publish and denounces its appearance in the discussion.
Reports state the South Dakota governor was dining at a North Dakota restaurant when between courses he voiced frustration that a laboring worker could not wet work. The incident drew attention from local officials and labor groups.
A report states Gov. Lee's promised 500 dollar gift to the soldier's fund was lost in transit with no funds from Clay County reaching the state treasurer or Secretary Miller of the finance committee.
The chancellor authorizes expenditure of 15 009 000 dollars to meet Transvaal emergencies as active preparations for war accelerate. It will require strong statesmanship to avoid bloodshed.
Mr. LaFollette, paid by the state to oversee railroad interests, has decided he can serve better by railing at the administration and constantly interviews himself for publication.
Former Iowa Senator Harlan died at his Mt. Pleasant home on Thursday. He was a distinguished public figure and a member of President Lincoln's cabinet, the last surviving advisor from Lincoln's circle.
The Sioux Falls Press lauds the state wheat fields as driving farmer prosperity, countering past claims that improvement depended on free coinage at 16 to 1.
The Sioux Falls Press notes the First South Dakota regiment, valued at about $30,000, will not complain over a few hours delay in its homeward journey, stressing the unit’s reputation as gentlemen amid transportation arrangements.
TheEast Democratic faction seeks to move beyond Bryans 16 to 1 issue and align with new issues. Wm C Whitm ey backs Dewey and Wheeler, expansionists who supported Manila action. critics warn such a ticket would fracture the party and erase its identity.
The piece argues that a quietus on expansion and sound money would back Republican aims and condemn democracy. It claims Billy Bryan and a 16 to 1 result offer the only path for defeat of the democratic platform, deeming it hard on Democrats but beneficial for the nation.
The Sioux Falls Press notes there is no reason to change the supreme court and endorses Justices Haney Corson and Fuller for high character and judicial ability. It argues the campaign should be about issues not personalities. The editorial praises Republican candidates' capability while urging restrained partisan attacks.
The excerpt from President McKinley praising Admiral Dewey for the sword gift traces American resolve after the victory and urges citizens to choose the side of justice for the United States and the Philippines. It contrasts supportive leaders with detractors and emphasizes unity in the great work begun by the May morning triumph.
The transportation committee led by C N Herried Alex Kirkpatrick and R F Pettigrew faced delays in arranging travel for returning soldiers. Kirkpatrick and Herried carried the load while Pettigrew offered little help and Gamble assisted somewhat. Delays stemmed from rail and passenger agents resisting low rates, not from the committee. La Follette is urged to aid rather than condemn.
The piece argues against imperialist ideas in late American politics, praising self government and equal rights under law. It highlights disapproval of empire rhetoric, citing the US from Washington to McKinley, and condemns monarchies and tyranny while defending republican values and freedom.
A political speaker denounces imperialist cries as ignorance and warns that free men and universal education negate such claims. He asserts no party would crown a ruler or fear a threatened republic and predicts defeat for any party that advocates imperial control of the Philippines.
Secretary Wilson secured Russian wheat last winter and sent a sample to North Dakota Agricultural College. The bearded wheat shows sixty kernels per head with large plump berries and could yield about seventy five bushels per acre. Softness and potential hardening as winter wheat are noted but a successful crop could triple or quadruple current yields, benefiting northwest farmers.
An adjourned Monday opera house meeting appointed committees for arrangements decorations and reception to welcome William. Mayor presided with speeches by Crawford Caffee Vander Las and others. Kilpatrick G A R members will assist, ensuring a well managed soldiers entertainment and proper ceremonies.
Colonel A. S. Frost bids farewell to officers and men of the First South Dakota Infantry praising their discipline valor loyalty and endurance. He notes they wrote a notable chapter in state and country history and urges return home with continued discipline to win peace.
A Pierre telegraph report stated Yankton and Hutchinson counties had not responded to the homecoming fund call. The correction clarifies Yankton county’s portion was long completed and Hutchinson county’s is funded by private contributions and already sent to the state treasurer.
The Dakota soldiers return from Manila back a vigorous prosecution of the war and keeping the islands. Interviewers seeking different sentiment gave up in despair.
An old remedy for teething is promoted, Mrs. Winston's Soothing Syrup, said to calm the child, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic and diarrhea. Bottles cost twenty five cents.
The passage touts renewed health and internal cleanliness from Syrup of Figs, contrasting it with old time medicines and cheap substitutes. It urges buying the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.
A Pennsylvania merchant testifies that Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevents croup attacks in two children and is a household necessity. He notes it outsells other cough medicines combined and is sold at Wheeler’s drug store in Nickleville.
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