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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1890
Page
2
Washington says congress will adjourn by the 20th inst. Beadle County Republican ticket described as strong and clean. Pierre papers offer little on Seeley’s letter in the Faulkton Record.
In a pointed editorial voice, the piece cites Prankr’s alleged exposure of fraud and abuse in the capital drive. Pregne comments on the shifting landscape, while Bett lett Tripp notes deeper poverty in U S cities versus old world metropolises.
The Pierre Free Press and Capital clash over publishing capital rot while Tak Indiana republicans field a solid slate. Indications point to Indiana voting Republican again this fall as the campaign intensifies.
One of the state's largest property deals is nearly closed involving a valuable tract of city land. The transaction confirms a landmark sale, reflecting significant market activity and potential impact on local development prospects.
Lawmakers question Ty Horon as capital site, noting nine tenths supported its choice in the last session while critics demand alternatives. Arguments hinge on geography, economy, and political influence as the capital location debate continues.
The article notes Taz Huron Democrat argues the Republican party is badly divided and ponders the potential split within the Democratic party by November 4, signaling upcoming intra party dynamics and electoral stakes.
Raten Waeztock shows greater interest in upbuilding the west Missouri county than in Davison county and the Jim river valley.
North Dakota prohibitionists plan a mass convention in Grand Forks on September 25 to nominate their ticket led by Pern. The event signals a standalone push in state politics with organized campaign aims.
The superintendent of public lands reports Hynon's school section valued at more than one million dollars with the capitalized Horon. This sum would augment the state school fund by a substantial amount.
In the Republican party and the nation, congratulations are offered on the election of Speaker Reed to Congress. He is described as a bold fearless statesman and his type is needed in the chamber.
J Arwoop of Manhattan Kansas purchases an interest in the Crete Forks Plaindealer and will take immediate charge of the department of the Plain.
An unclear clipping from the Aberdeen Saturday Pioneer discusses Pierre and county credit for irrigation leadership. It hints at a description of state fair grounds and related information, noting the piece is a credit to the city but unclear in places.
Pierre proposes appointing guardians over editorial columns of multiple papers including the Sioux Falls Press the Argus Leader the Aberdeen News the Press and Dakotian and the Huronire. The remark references a small padded pawn and a fluttering allusion.
A distorted statement claims Hughes county is a successful farming area. It accuses the Capital of using fraudulent assessments and inflated census returns, bonds, and mortgages to pretend success.
Vermillion residents oppose Powell’s plan to tap the Missouri River citing dangers and unsettling precedents. The community expresses concern over potential environmental and social impacts and urges careful consideration.
The Pierre Capital questions irrigation by artesian wells in Hughes county asserting a farmer demonstrated it beyond doubt. The note highlights the absurdity of the claim and mocks the idea of the persay capital location.
D. H. Henry of Chamberlain promotes a sheep project by moving Wyoming flocks to South Dakota. He places about 2,000 head with local farmers to share profits, and expects broad expansion as the trial proceeds.
Republican senators held a caucus on Thursday and set a tentative order of business for the remainder of the session. Bills named include anti lottery measures, timber culture repeal, private land claim courts, Supreme Court relief, laborer claims under the eight hour law, and transfer of the revenue marine service to the Navy.
The Sun argues that Republican silver policy will raise export income by boosting wheat and cotton prices. It claims all competing nations except Australia use silver, making cotton and wheat costs rise this year and predicts $50,000,000 more revenue from each staple due to higher silver prices.
A large audience attended a Wednesday meeting at the opera house where Judge Tripp, candidate for U S Senator, spoke on tariff but offered only assertion not proof. Other candidates for lieutenant governor secretary of state and attorney general also spoke, delivering weak arguments and unclear value.
The Carterville Chronicle notes a tide turning toward Huron as regional support rises. In last year’s Pierre led counties Lincoln Turver Union Clay and Yankton 2300 votes favored Pierre, but about 1000 now swing to Huron this year. Sioux Falls and related counties also show a strong tilt toward Huron.
The South Dakota Press Association debate centers on use of official title to call a Mitchell meeting backing L C Taylor. Articles from Hamlin County Times Aberdeen News Egan Express Sioux Falls Press and others note strong Huron support and large crowds favoring Huron as state capital with polls showing decisive margins.
The Pierre Free Press argues distributing the Huroxrre, the Huron capital committee mouthpiece, to every voter would drive a seven to one vote against Huron. The Hurowrre is offered for sale in large quantities to the Pierre board of trade, with copies reproducing any campaign issue. The piece claims this would cheaply settle the capital location question in Pierre’s favor.
The present campaign showcases Haron's display of mud-slinging and cussedness. She revels in the fight and anticipates the larger clash on November 5th. Pierre citizens were invited to the celebration of the victory on the 4th.
The piece accuses Pierre of twisting the Aber deen bond vote to suit a local paper line from Aberdeen to Pierre. It states bonds were issued to spur the Northern Pacific extension from Oakes to Aberdeen, a project alleged to have no direct link to Pierre’s laws. The writer calls it another Pierre fake.
A garbled report notes a discussion in Red Cloud where Pierre claims Black Hills ownership, while Red Cloud argues those lands belong to his people. The text shows strong local disagreement with no clear resolution.
The piece attacks South Dakota editors for biased reporting on the Hills reservation visit. It singles out Paul R. Goddard of the Pierre Capital as one of the few who offered a fair description while others produced short or libelous notices. It questions Pierre’s influence and calls editors "dead heads" and "libelers" over the capital dispute.
It Was Always Thus highlights Watertown as not aligned with the capital bid. The piece notes she keeps busy with irrigation campaigns and western neighbor outreach while hosting most state convents, watching her regional rival on the Big Muddy.
Huron presses on with resolve while Egan Express faces claims of misrepresentation. The article notes bold stance and continued advocacy despite scrutiny, highlighting ongoing public debate.
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