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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
4
A notice for an event labeled Label Easel set for Thursday October 20 1904. Details read as a brief public notice about an activity or exhibition associated with the label Easel. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
Presidential Electors Henry S. Morris H. H. Guistine John Q. Anderson D. R. Evans for various counties. Congress candidates C. H. Burke E. W. Martin. State officials Dighton W. Carson H. G. Fuller Dick Haney Samuel H. Elrod J. E. McDougall David Wipf J. F. Halladay C. B. Collins Philo Hall G. W. Nash C. J. Bach W. G. Smith.
The slate includes State Senator G. Hutchinson and Representative F. M. Webb with county roles: Sheriff Chas E. Young Treasurer H. J. Ward Auditor L. C. Burney Register of Deeds B. M. Rowley Superintendent of Schools Lawrence DuBois Clerk of Courts A. F. Pay Coroner Wm Tolmie Justices of the Peace J B Geddes Asa Curtis Wessington W A Jones Wolsey J A Wilson Cavour Constables Chas Hotaling A C House A B Sommers Wm Haigh.
Fragmented OCR notes show appeals to reason and remarks praising Senator Fairbanks. The text hints at a splendid campaign with thoughtful utterances and strong audience impression, though the passage is incomplete and garbled.
Instructions explain voting on a capital removal amendment. Voters cross at the left of NO on the ballot, using the sample diagram. Official ballots provided by judges at the polls.
The piece argues Republicans defend tariffs as industrial progress while Democrats call tariffs robbery. It notes trusts face opposition from Fairbanks who says government bigger than trusts, cites state treasurer indebtedness and criticism of lavish appropriations. Governor Herried signs many measures without approval.
In the Commoner of July 13 the statement from Mr. Bryan says he will not misrepresent the situation or seek votes on false grounds. He argues a democratic victory would mean little if economic questions are not addressed.
William Jennings Bryan accuses Judge Parker and his supporters of a deceptive campaign to secure the Democratic nomination. He cites crooked methods, a vague platform, and links to trusts while warning that Parker would mislead voters and threaten party unity.
Reports describe a severe defeat for Kuropatkin as Japanese forces halt the Russian offensive. The latest clash costs Russia about 30,000 soldiers with Europatkin retreating northward. Since early naval actions, Japanese gains have continued, diminishing Russian hopes for victory in ensuing battles.
The article notes William Jennings Bryan shifts from opposition to endorsing Parker. It argues Bryan’s support aims to thwart Parker and unify defeated Democrats behind the Kansas City platform, positioning Bryan to lead the party in defeat rather than victory.
A bulletin from the Agriculture Department prepared by Mark Alfred Carleton notes 6,000,000 bushels of Macaroni wheat grown in 1903. It highlights early ripening in semiarid districts, resistance to rust and smut, hard grain in dry seasons, higher gluten content, increased sugar in flour, and greater flour absorption enabling more loaves per weight.
Senator Bronson of Davison has been renominated for the state senate and is endorsed by the Davison Democrats. Mitchell plans for an emergency move to join a strong legislative delegation to secure an appropriation for the state capital building if events unfold and he wins the capital contest.
The Pierre campaign opened by South Dakota's two congressmen ended quickly as Burke and Martin failed to drive a wedge into the issue. The Sioux Falls Press notes they did not advance a decisive argument, likening wedges to knotty propositions and suggesting no clear leadership emerged.
The Herald Democrat reports John Longstaff is angering grafters while Harry Ward, Bruce Rowley and others are said to have run county offices honestly. Emissaries press John for peace, with threats of retaliation after the election. The Huronite opines that Ward and named officials have administered affairs wisely and honestly.
The text mocks the plan to eliminate Crawford as absurd. It notes Crawford could end the Kelley and Wilmarth gang with a word, and implies Wilmarth lacks the nerve to act alone.
Jim Stephens receives the Bon Homme county Republican nomination for state senator. He previously served his constituency by securing the location and endowment of the Springfield Normal School at Springfield.
The house of bishops at the Episcopal general convention approves a marriage and divorce canon amendment forbidding remarriage of divorced persons. The measure, though a step forward, faces deputy opposition and likely won’t become church law. The text warns that divorce to remarriage is too common and harms the nation's welfare and home life.
Analysts estimate Pierre leading by ten to fifteen thousand in the capital contest. No clear majority for Mitchell emerges as the tally advances.
Judge Whiting faces no opposition in the circuit and receives strong praise for his judicial ability and integrity. The Huron editor endorses Whiting for appointment and notes universal commendation of his term on the bench.
Minnesota supplied county epicures with 500000 dozen frogs legs in the past year requiring 6000000 frogs. The product value reached 100000 dollars.
A harsh wartime remark notes the ongoing conflict between Japan and Russia and the implied demand for demonstrations of sacrifice to appease the Russian czar, reflecting era tensions.
David B. Hill addresses audiences in Indiana and says the state is safe for Parker. The piece notes Hill growing egotistical and mentions October weather tempting Harry Hunter to start work on the Milwaukee extension west from Chamberlain.
If you wish to borrow money, buy or sell a farm, call on RicHARDS Trust Co Huron 8 D.
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