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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1888
Page
8
Reports from New York describe Thurman collapsing at Madison Square Garden amid political turmoil. The piece notes Minnesota Governor race talk and farmer concerns, with fire damage in Edmunds County and bishop J M Walden’s illness influencing church rebuilding plans.
The Minnesota state convention nominated William R. Merriam for governor on the sixth ballot with 270 votes, while Scheffer and McGill trailed. IncumbentsRace officials were renominated, as the gathering moved into the active campaign with the parade drawing thousands.
Ras September 5 report says the tax levy for 1888 was set at 7 and the commissioners, before adjournment, ordered an election to decide the measure. The piece notes expectations of a strong majority.
A fragment notes wheat harvest yields around 3,000 bushels daily with prices from 68 to 75 cents. The text also mentions the song of the season echoing across many farms.
A stalled OCR fragment describes a gathering at Independ with about ten companies and 125 delegates expected, arrival of others, an address by a mayor, and welcoming remarks to attendees.
A 19 year old eye man named Thurman Sick faced remarks at the Mad Ave Garden where Judge Thar spoke tonight. The crowd heard that Thurman was introduced by P Flower and described as old and broken by critics, prompting a reply about the nomination.
Declaration notes illustrate concerns about Thurman's age and a severe illness. The statements imply potential danger and heightened risk if conditions worsen.
Crow Creek agency sent a mission to obtain signatures for a Sioux Treaty but only 125 of 293 Indians signed. From Crow Creek the commissioners moved to Lower Brule to continue today amid doubts about treaty success and U S Supreme Court rulings regarding Indians as wards of the nation. Sparks from a locomotive started a fire burning crops in the county.
Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes if election were held today Harrison would carry New York as Blaine enjoys a warm reception in the east. Central Dakota reports delayed fall rains have allowed heavy grain thrashing with little damage from winds and frosts.
Mrs Moses Young, wife of local banker Moses Young, died at noon in Harrold on September 6. She was highly esteemed for her many good qualities.
Dispatches report a severe frost in Troy New York last evening with damage to corn and potatoes. Eastern Massachusetts cranberry corn and tomato crops were injured. Bellows Falls Vermont reports a hard freeze along the Connecticut River causing substantial losses.
Prominent Indians indicate their people are about equally divided on the Sioux bill and treaty terms. Officials note efforts to acquaint the Indians with the proposed arrangements are underway, suggesting cautious optimism about the path to agreement.
A tremendous rainstorm drenched Sioux Falls last night flooding cellars and washing away pavements. Nearby crops suffered severe damage as the storm moved through the region.
From all nine counties in the state the Monday election returns show the democratic state ticket ahead by about 16 500 votes The two legislative pauses are Democratic and will not alter the result The rest of the counties are not expected to change the outcome significantly
A large New York gathering on September 7 protested Gov. Hill’s renomination with about equal cheers and boos. Wheeler H. Peckham presided as speakers including Henry George urged delegates to oppose Hill, adopting a platform for the upcoming state convention.
Telegrams from this city to grain men in Minneapolis dispute a published report that the Minnesota warehouse commission lowered No 1 hard wheat. President Adams of the Northern Pacific Elevator company denies the claim as false and manufactured to manipulate the market.
In Indian Territory the Chickasaw election returns Gov. Gay by 14 votes amid corruption accusations on both sides. Internal strife looms large with Indian Agent Owens traveling to Tishomingo as the council convenes to address the crisis.
Sept 7 Judge Lineham denied Fong Wing a citizenship petition in Watertoo Iowa ruling that Chinese are not eligible under U.S. laws and the Constitution.
The Sioux Falls organ of the farmers of labor favors G A Mathews this week in its candidate column. It notes the labor convention did not endorse Harden and, while cherishing no hostility to Harden, cannot support him due to the Democratic Party's Dakota stance. It argues Mathews’ Dakota admission position warrants Nakotans’ votes.
Gasoline pricing information from Joy Bros heading shows per gallon licensing details. Exact figures and terms are unclear from the fragment.
Workmen at the George F. Kimball glass house on Wabash avenue and Congress street uncovered a seven inch gas pipe bomb hidden among packing cases. One end carried a percussion cap and brass plug to detonate on impact, prompting immediate police attention.
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