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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1893
Page
5
In Groton the piece notes the futility of using a test of endurance to settle a major public issue. The comparison to David and Golish underscores a view that such trials reveal little about policy merit.
Businessmen who use government stamped envelopes should note that after the printing contract expires only envelopes printed at the home office will be available as the government ends competing with printers for printing addresses.
E. J. Miller returned Monday from the Cherokee Strip trip where he owns two lots in Perry. He noted several Hand county rustlers including Volney Hoggat Joe Wood and John Gromsteade. Miller rates the eastern strip as good country but each farm has two or more claimants.
David B. Hill asserts the presiding officer may require a seated senator to vote when prompted by himself or a colleague. If the senator declines, the officer may have the clerk record the member as present and not voting.
The Douglas County race may miss a judicial election as no nomination certificates were filed by Tuesday’s deadline. The law requires certificates to be filed twenty days before the election, and the auditor has no discretion in the matter.
Gov Sheldon defends his reprieve of Thompson despite a weak basis for action. The executive’s decision stands as a caution against rushing to execution without full innocence review. The public must trust in careful judgment before death penalties are carried out.
The Rev Burrows was located at his own request by the M E conference in Brookings last week. This means he is dismissed from the conference without standing and may preach only with the Bishop permission. If he seeks another conference he must do so on his own merit.
In a Sioux City Journal opinion piece the author argues the majority should set senate rules, while the Republican minority remains unconsulted. The piece notes a Wednesday meeting of Republican senators failed to reach a conclusion and questions why Democrats should bear sole responsibility.
A weary worker reflects on a shuttered mill and lost glory, clinging to a battered rooster worn on his hat as a lone symbol of past pride. The foreman frowns and the boss appears worried in the grim scene.
The passage cites a Virginia judge who, as father of Congressman Tucker, held that states may suppress alleged opposition to slavery by banning newspapers and seizing mail to block such publications.
The Philadelphia Inquirer quotes the reply to a question on the silver debate, suggesting cautious optimism about progress. It notes smiles and hopeful sentiment amid discussions.
A Groton Independent reader laments withheld mail from the Independent office. The writer notes several hundred letters were sent to regular readers and few replies have been received, pondering how longtime subscribers ignore the courtesy reminder for reciprocal communication.
A D. Roberts & Sons representative visited the Aberdeen state fair to discuss Russian thistle as forage. The speaker argues the plant harms Dakota farming by shifting focus from wheat to forage, claiming one acre of thistles equals two of clover for sheep pasture and urging support for his claims against the pest.
In Illinois a Senate seat deadlock near Logan’s death ends as the district shifts, with Democrats hopeful and Republicans abstaining from a nominating convention. The outcome hinges on a single vote to satisfy constitutional requirements amid party dynamics. Sewing machine agents are noted in the fragmented narrative.
The piece recounts a late 19th century election scene with Democrats and populists teaming with others, Republicans lax, and Kennedy the populist courting Democrats. It warns that a similar “snowing” of Republicans could recur in South Dakota if vigilance fades.
The democratic and populist press mock Governor Sheldon for being a farmer yet the people approve his earnest, intelligent, and conscientious performance. The former governor is praised as capable.
Shows the final week of the fair with a reception for foreign and state commissioners and lady managers in the Massachusetts building. Chicago Trades and Transcontinental day highlights events at Festival Hall and a Marine day parade with a nocturnal boat battle on the lagoons scheduled as the crowning feature.
Claus Spreckles, the sugar magnate with Hawaii interests, criticizes the U S seizure of the Sandwich Islands as unjust and contrary to fair play. He says his stance is not to protect sugar interests but to oppose grabbing power and hinder imperial overreach by England or Japan.
A cave-in at the Pittsburg and Lake Angeline iron mine in IsHPEMING Michigan trapped three men. Two were rescued alive while John Rowe remained missing with doubt of death.
Brooklyn police report Martin Lenkan a 799 Beswick Avenue butcher who had been missing since September 6 was found hanging from a tree in a secluded section of Cypress Hill Cemetery. The death is being treated as a suicide.
Martin Foy Jr. is put to death by electric chair at the Dannemora prison in New York for the murder of Henrietta Wilson. The execution took place October 24.
Oct 24 reports that the Democratic coun bill faces slim Democratic pledges and Republican opposition. Steering committee appeals to Republicans fail as repeal and silver factions oppose. The fate of the measure hinges on presidential approval and potential adjournment or cloture efforts.
The Senate enters its twelfth week with no adjournment since last Tuesday. Stewart proposes a conference on a common regional currency among the United States and neighboring nations. House prints 20 000 hearings but amended to 4 000 split between chambers. Jones continues opposition to the silver act repeal. Rawlins bills on Mormon relief pass Senate amendments. Printing bill clears 167 to 17. Debate resumes on a steam revenue cutter for the Great Lakes replacing the Andy Johnson with Loud proposing San Francisco harbor provisions.
Mr. Land withdrew the substitute and the bill passed after a special order from last week. The House then moved to the bankruptcy bill with Mr. Oates in charge of the railroad matters opening the debate in advocacy.
Governor Hughes of Arizona urged Mexican Minister Romero to jointly study improving the Colorado River. He said with jetties at the mouth and dredging inland the river could be navigable for 900 miles into Arizona and Nevada, boosting regional mining and agriculture while Mexico holds lower river territory.
Ida Simpson of Lac qui Parle Minnesota aged 16 is missing after boarding a Cottage Grove avenue car in Chicago while visiting Mr and Mrs Crews at 7335 Wentworth avenue. Police report the case to Englewood precinct as searches continue for the girl who remains unfound.
A New York morning paper reports Cassius H Read, once worth 700000 to 1000000 as proprietor of the Hoffman House and owner of estates in New York and Virginia, is now said to be practically penniless. His Far Rockaway home was sold under foreclosure on October 13.
Mr Bell of Colorado introduced a bill to reduce transcribing fees for land case testimony west of the Mississippi. Officers long ago doubled fees for higher costs, but those extra charges are no longer necessary and Western members urge reduction.
Aaron Kimball a Chicago real estate dealer drowned himself in Lake Michigan at Ninety eighth street. His 18 year old daughter previously took her life at the same spot amid illness and despair. Mrs Kimball is prostrated by the double bereavement.
In Hallock Minnesota on October 24 dry prairie grass and strong winds caused unusually destructive fires. Reports say one dwelling and stables burned and about 900 tons of hay were consumed. One blaze allegedly started from grass burning fires set by section men near the track.
Rome dispatch reports Cardinals Parlussi and Pattacci sent to Paris to arrange safeguarding the Vatican treasures in case of war. The Propaganda property may be mortgaged to ensure protection, with a committee favoring investment in England.
The British squadron reached Spezzia at 10 30 amid flags and bunting. Salutes between ships and forts marked the start of courtesy visits between naval and military commanders while the town prepared to welcome the sailors.
Mrs. T. P. Martin of Taos died in Santa Fe from nervous prostration caused by the Atchison and Santa Fe train robbery incident near Cimarron three months earlier. She was a passenger on the train and never recovered.
Helps for hard times with Christmas presents offered free post paid premiums for subscribers by the Pioneer Press of St. Paul Minnesota. The premium supplement lists a large assortment of attractive gifts guaranteed as represented and sent post paid. Send a postcard for a free sample copy and premium supplement.
By special execution dated October 24 1893 issued by the Circuit Clerk of Beadle County South Dakota Fifth Circuit the sheriff levies on real estate to satisfy a judgment of $970.95 with 7 percent interest from October 21 1893 and will sell December 1 1893 at the court house door for redemption allowed by law.
Default on a mortgage dated August 13 1884 to Laura A Matthews by Jennie E Ray Beadle County South Dakota. Principal and interest due 324.87 plus attorney fees with power of sale invoked. Mortgage recorded Book 22 Page 223 April 29 1884. Attorney for Mortgagee Gaohs ne CG M Hanarson.
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