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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1886
Page
1
The Huronite urges voters to defend republican principles against a looming mob influence led by saloon and vice elements. It backs J Spaulding for commissioner to curb the dens of iniquity and endorses the full Republican ticket while denouncing demagogic tactics.
The article outlines Republican legislative candidates in Beadle County, urging support for Cain and Royer. John Cain, born May 25 1856, has a career as postmaster of Huron and state senator, with past roles including Sioux Falls constitutional convention secretary. Daniel F Royer, born March 21 1851 in Chambersburg Pennsylvania, trained as a physician and practiced in Alaska before his death in Alpena Dakota, noted for ability and dedication to constituents.
Watertown Dak Oct 20 The Watertown Fire Insurance Company forms with capital stock of 100000 all taken in Watertown. Officers named A C Mellette president M W Sheafe vice president E G Fahenstock secretary H D Walwrath treasurer and a list of directors. Also reports a Dakota druggists convention elected officers and reorganized as the South Dakota Druggists and Pharmacists association.
In Beadie county, men seeking honest labor and future action back Huffman the mechanic. The article notes Huffman as a hard working candidate favoring practical and steady progress.
A reflective line condemns corrupt voting by a tax man who sells his vote and praises straight dealing, labeling Beatle county Republicans and Democrats as a reliable group.
A brief note highlights Duartes N Cootes Esq as a young man delivering effective political speeches to the public.
Mr McRosrrey recalls the celebrated letter as an insignificant nasty story born of a personal quarrel between Captain Huffman and an unknown party. He says the “letter” targeted him to extract money for information, exposing it as a roorback and failing to gain his attention or support.
Suearry McRose asserts he bears no personal responsibility for attacks on Captain Hoffman character and condemns peddling such gossip. He states he considers himself above this form of warfare and notes the material was offered to him for consideration.
This fragment describes Mr Wise a Pennsylvania native born in Clearfield County in 1833. It notes his farming background and migration within the county, with references to Sanborn and local destruction, but the text is incomplete and unclear in details.
A brief item reports a warm reception at Wolsey for Repultina nominee Jou saindress Ob. The event reflects local sentiment and political engagement surrounding the nominee's visit.
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