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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
3
The item notes COE St. Crawford as United States Senator and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition work has begun. It mentions Martin and family visiting Washington for the winter, and Black Hills dispatches report Senator Kittredge touring the Hills. A wager of 250000 against 150000 bets on the Shamrock lifting the cup amid a prolonged strike with Schwab Morgan and others bearing the pressure.
The Yankton Herald notes Hon. Maris Taylor states the city published its inaugural issue in 1872 on February 13, marking twenty nine years since that date.
The Sioux Falls Press makes a grave charge against the board of charities and corrections. The HERONITE questions the claim but warns that if proven, every board member should be removed.
The renomination of Judge Smith of Yankton reinforces his reputation as a sagacious politician. Aberdeen News cautions against overreacting to critics labeling him politician, as he remains the people's choice for judge in the First circuit.
The governor should have the inquiry board report at once into the cause of the Huron encampment accidents. The public has a strong interest in citizen soldiers and wants to know who bears responsibility for these calamitous events.
A statement urges criminalizing anarchist ideology and punishing followers with life confinement to protect civilization and maintain order. It argues obedience to law underpins society and that those seeking to destroy it should be jailed domestically or internationally.
Gov Herreid tells the HURONITE the inquiry board appointed at the Huron encampment to probe sickening accidents to Clark battery members is not under his control as reported. He says information came from a member of the governor’s official circle and urges a prompt report if the board has not yet reported.
The New Era cites broad support for Crawford in South Dakota noting only the people can ensure his senate bid. It warns that if voters fail to act they alone bear the responsibility for the outcome.
The Sioux City Journal demands Senator Wellington be expelled from the Senate if the language attributed to him when he learned of the president's attempted assassination was uttered. The paper brands him degenerate and devoid of decency, unfit for public office.
The nation reels as President McKinley is shot, sparking grief and calls for order. Editorials condemn excessive liberty and immigration while urging vigilance against anarchy. The piece also discusses the Tubbs prison release anomaly and lists county assessable property values across South Dakota.
The nation clings to hope as President McKinley recovers, urging unity beyond political differences. The attack is described as devilish, with calls to prevent anarchists and reduce disorder by addressing underlying dangers in large cities. The piece frames tragedy as a catalyst for national resolve and charitable civic duty.
Minnehaha county Republicans at a delegate convention unanimously approved Senator A B Kittredge for the coming senatorial contest. The resolution lauds his past service loyalty and leadership and pledges earnest support. No opponent of Kittredge in the race is likely to oppose the Minnehaha action.
A Vermillion Republican editorial counters Bro Besancon’s misread of the word politician. It notes the HuronITE’s timely reply and asserts that every American citizen is or should be a politician in a government of politicians.
In circuit court Judge A. W. Campbell presiding Merrill and Mary Cameron faced charges of selling intoxicating liquor without a license at Wessington. They pleaded guilty and were fined $50 each plus costs, a fine paid promptly, suggesting the couple’s liquor trade in their line may not be unprofitable.
The Huron Houronire speaking for Mr. Crawford says the gentleman is satisfied with his campaign so far and will continue in the same manner to the end. This, while his privilege, shows neither good taste nor good judgment.
Charles T. Yerkes, then building electric lines in London, recalls a boyhood lesson in buying low and selling high. At eleven he outbid buyers to secure twenty one boxes of soap, delivering them to the corner grocer for profit, drawing amused yet astonished comment from Mr. Hawes.
The Sioux Falls Press argues editors must balance party loyalty with conscience. It cites Republican papers in Alexandria and South Dakota noting intolerance from party bosses, and stresses editors should follow conscience rather than machine edicts even if it costs party favor.
The week saw above normal temperatures with early warmth and later coolness. Fair to generous rains aided pastures and fall plowing while slightly delaying threshing and haying but overall beneficial. No material damage reported to unstacked hay or stacked grain. Corn matured rapidly with much beyond frost danger. fodder looks strong. Flax harvest nearly complete with light to fair yield and quality. late potatoes show improved but overall light yield.
Winter rye sowing begun with some growth despite dry soil. A large hay crop secured. irrigation and weather will dictate continuation until snow. Millet cutting progressed favorably with most of the crop stored. Melons on low and flat lands exceed expectations.
Brown through Spink counties report corn largely beyond frost danger with half to two thirds crops expected. Flax varies from poor to fair, and winter rye sowing remains limited. Recent rains aid fall plowing and pastures, while haying and threshing progress unevenly across districts.
Crops report notes good haying progress and pasture quality across Charles Mix Davison and Hutchinson areas. Wheat flax and corn show resilience with frost risk diminishing, rains expected to aid fall plowing and harvests, livestock in fine condition and yields improving.
An 1870s styled advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward if Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure catarrh. Claims firm integrity by West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin, Toledo druggists. Describes cure as internal with action on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills promoted as best.
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