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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1897
Page
4
In good corn weather, the Huronite notes a few more days like this could benefit crops with frost unlikely to harm them and asserts the people will reelect Judge Campbell regardless of opposition.
Word from Aberdeen says the populist center in the fifth circuit will not put up a man to run against Campbell. Kidd has a level deal.
The republic of San Salvardor moves from silver to gold as its monetary basis. The change marks a new standard in currency policy amid broader regional discussion. Mexico weighs adopting a gold standard as a matter of economic desirability and stability.
There is discussion of a special session of Congress to discuss the Cuban question, the only topic likely to justify assembling Congress again before the regular term.
The woman linked to the cow that kicked over the lamp causing the great Chicago conflagration has died at age 102. She, named O'Brien, is laid to rest beside widow O'Leary as peace comes to their ashes.
Coal mine operators concede an advance to 65 cents per ton, marking another victory for organized labor. Workers who earn their bread by the sweat of their brow are urged to be thankful for the wage gain.
The populists and democrats in the Sioux Falls judicial circuit nominate Wilkes for judge. Republicans in the circuit now plan to unite to defeat him in November.
Senator Kyle returns from Europe reporting widespread historical cultivation of English land. He predicts Senator Pettigrew may make a similar discovery in Japan, deeming them a pair of learned, chameleon like lawmakers.
The wheat crop estimate for South Dakota stands at 26,050,000 bushels, at least 8,000,000 too high. Threshing machine reports are the only reliable estimate, and this year’s story is a sad one with late frosts and hot, damaging weather. Yet the state remains prosperous as farmers no longer depend on wheat for support.
The Sanborn County Advocate notes beef cattle prices continue upward. Dowdell, once warning of low prices, now opposes further rises, accusing agriculturalists of prejudice against farm product gains. Local reader consistency highlighted as opinion shifts reflect market tensions.
The Sioux City Journal denounces high bread and seed prices and supports universal education as a pillar of national prosperity. It argues that education numbers show a prosperous, morally improving republic and criticizes politicians who oppose schooling.
The Republicans of the eighth judicial district nominate Hon. 8 E Wilson of Hot Springs for judge. The party urges experience and integrity to lead the bench in upcoming terms.
The St Paul gathering of farmers voted down a 16 to 1 free silver resolution reported by H. L. Loucks of South Dakota. A government ownership of railroads measure also failed by a large margin as populism was decisively rejected by actual farmers.
Wm A Thompson claims the Huronite rejected his McKinley tirade but then reads a piece published in the Democrat. He asserts publication rules at the Huronite require signed communications, while denying any legitimate offer or approval by the paper.
The poem contrasts harvest toil with divine blessing as binder silent and stacks dot the plain frame a scene of fields, cattle, and calm wind. Brown autumn brings stores of food and gratitude, turning hearts to Him who sends tokens of care to hamlet, field, and farm.
The Yankton Gazette replies to a Huronite article on the marshalship issue. It defends Republican prospects in 1898, accuses the Huronite of bias toward Yankton County, and chides editor Doane for dreamer tendencies while arguing one county cannot win both marshal and congressman prizes.
The Yankton Gazette notes Huron’s steps toward establishing a public park, praising the move as commendable and forward looking for the community. The report highlights planned park features and potential benefits to residents.
The week featured above normal temperatures with hot winds and scattered showers. Early corn matured well and is largely frost safe, while late corn faced drying effects. Upland haying was hindered by winds, but a large, good quality crop was secured. Wheat and oats yields fell short of expectations though quality was high. Millet and potatoes were abundant. rain is needed for fall plowing and late vegetables remained unaffected.
Beadle and many counties report warm windy dry conditions favoring corn maturation. Late corn faces frost risk in spots while most fields near or already safe. harvests vary with wheat and potato yields noted in several counties.
A Harper’s Weekly feature praises the Frederick the Great equestrian monument between the old Emperor William Palace and Berlin University. It contrasts constitutional and military rule, lauds the sculpture by a leading artist, funded by a grateful public, honoring a monarch famed for military prowess and support of arts and letters.
A travel note describes an American tourist's view of a grand statue base resembling the Albert Memorial. Among the crowd of effigies, only Kant and Lessing appear as figures not defined by killing others, the rest being notorious for violence.
The Cosmopolitan Magazine launches an educational movement led by Doctor Andrews of Brown University to provide liberal, broad education for those unable to attend universities. It offers guidance, aims to fill gaps, and charges no fees for enrolled students who send name, occupation, study goals, and available study hours to The Cosmopolitan, New York.
John Wanamaker argues against posters and handbills, favoring sustained newspaper space over mass prints. He explains long term investments with publishers, directing profits to advertising and crediting newspapers for his business success.
In Mitchell the word is that Hon. Frank Morris has been offered the surveyor generalship and will accept. The report notes speculation on a possible appointment and the confirmation of Morris’s acceptance is anticipated.
An advertisement urges readers that stimulants waste energy and promote irritation. It promotes Pe-ru-Na as an invigoration for nerves and blood, claiming it restores recuperation without overstimulation. The copy directs sending for Dr Hartman’s book and lists The Pe-ru-Na Drug Manufacturing Co., Columbus, Ohio.
An explosion at the Sunshine coal mine near Glenwood Springs Colo collapses passages and leaves 12 bodies recovered with many more feared. Rescue parties and physicians work as crowds gather at the mine entrance. Names of the dead include Antoine Martaltone George Cannon Louis Cannon Louis Raki Joe Martini and others. Recovery efforts continue as the search extends through the day.
Washington Sept 6 Several armor board members have returned and a full board meeting is set for next Tuesday at the navy department. The session will decide if current material is enough to begin drawing plans for a government armor plant or if further investigations are needed. The board aims to design a plant complete in detail and large enough to meet the Navy’s needs for many years.
The French ambassador M. Patenotre met with Secretary Sherman to discuss the proposed reciprocal treaty between the United States and France. The talks were general and no final outcomes are expected until the president returns, given his personal interest in the negotiations.
The British ship Glenlock arrived in Portland from Kuchino Tsu Japan in ballast. She will load 3,250,000 to 3,500,000 feet of lumber for Vladivostok Siberia sold to the Manchurian railway by Pacific Lumber Company. This would exceed previous single-vessel lumber cargoes by about 500,000 feet.
Paris dispatch reports the body of a beautiful woman found in the Seine, naked and brutally mutilated, with a tattoo on her back reading Long Live Poland and Death to Traitors. The corpse is believed to be that of a nihilist suspected by fellow nihilists.
London reports the British steamer Windward carrying F C Jackson and the Jackson Harmsworth expedition. After three winters in Franz Josefland the party arrives in good health and says they explored the region thoroughly except for a few odd corners.
Des Moines Sept 6 The Democratic state central committee obtained a temporary injunction prohibiting the secretary of state from placing the bolting Populists ticket on the official ballot. The Populists filed their ticket just ten minutes before the deadline.
Miter S D Sept 6 reports William Angeline returning home to find his 15 year old orphan's helper had set fire to stacks and barn destroying substantial property then fled on a fine horse. He remains at large.
Captain General Weyler reached Havana at 8 o clock from Melline de Sur with 150 cavalry escort. He returned to attend the memorial services for the late Premier Canvas de Castillo at the Mansritt church.
ASHLAND Wis Sept 6 By a contract just made James Redy will cut 20 000 000 feet of pine near Duluth commencing operations about Oct 1 He will run two camps and employ 250 men in Minnesota.
Washington dispatch notes the Odessa consul reports a poor Russian wheat harvest this year with many areas yielding as low as four bushels per acre. The report comes to the state department from Russia’s wheat regions and signals a weak crop outlook.
Prince Luigi of Savoy Duke of Abruzzi, nephew of the Italian king, is in New York after reaching the summit of Mount St Elias. He plans a monograph with photographs showing 14,000 foot elevations and the ascent, but refuses to discuss details or the journey until his return to Italy.
Russell D Ward the Englishman who rushed to fame by eloping with millionaire John Bradburys wife died by his own hand in Chicago after leaping from a Chicago and Northwestern train. His body was found near Wheatland after a period of erratic behavior and telegraphing from station to station. He last asked Chicago officials to send a man to drawing room B on arrival.
George Goodman of Milwaukee a Jewett Coffee company investor and cattle ranch owner at St Marys Kansas was found dying of paralysis in a Cleveland central police station cell after alighting at Union depot from a Lake Shore train. He was taken to Huron street hospital and doctors say he may die within hours.
Huron South Dakota September report notes favorable weather for haying threshing harvesting stacking and crop maturation. Wheat and oats yields fall short of expectations while corn steadily matures and should escape frost in two to three weeks though southern areas report very dry ground for plowing.
London Sept 6 Confirmation has been given that the government has sanctioned sending a large expedition against the Afridis. General Lockhart, commander-in-chief in the Punjab, will be recalled from England to command the expedition.
Weimar September 6 during military maneuvers a pontoon bridge collapsed as the Ninety fourth Thuringian regiment of infantry crossed. Several soldiers and trumpeters were drowned or fatally struck by bridge timbers.
Iron Belt Wisconsin September 6 ore from a year’s output sold and demand exceeds available labor. The mining season is the busiest in years with a favorable outlook for workers this winter though wages remain low.
Northfield Minnesota September 6 Word has been received of a $10 000 bequest to Carleton College in the will of the late Charles T Wilder of Wellesley Massachusetts The gift comes as a complete surprise to the faculty and Carleton supporters are filled with enthusiasm
Constantinople Sept 6 Rifaat Bey former Turkish embassy councilor in London has been appointed Turkish minister to the United States in succession to Moustapha Tachsin Bey.
London dispatch from The Times Montevideo correspondent reports the Uruguayan rebellion expanding with insurgents moving toward the republic's center. Strong names include The Times and Montevideo. date noted is September 6.
Maprio reports Premier Azcarmaga failed to reunite the warring Conservative sections. The city newspapers note the split persists despite efforts.
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