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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1910
Page
2
A collection of passages touches on politics science culture and daily life. The varied topics reflect broad concerns and curious observations from readers and editors alike.
Washington reports Taft will not appoint the five judges of the court of commerce until December next as the new railroad law takes effect August 18. The House passed the public building bill authorizing 19 288 500 for construction and 3 095 000 for continuing contracts. Roosevelt plans a Kansas speech August 29 at Ossawattomie. Roosevelt’s note supports the idea he is home for rest and quiet. The note mentions other political and international items of the era.
The senate approved the postal savings bill 44 to 24. Former Governor John H. McGraw died in Seattle. Rival interests and German papers influence against Deutsche Vacuum Oil face a decisive victory as public prosecutors find no case to pursue. House conferees back reclamation project certificates and Tex Rickard confirms the Jeffries Johnson fight will be in Reno. The Scott anti option bill restricts cotton trading without delivery. Standard Oil cuts refined oil price to seven and a half cents a gallon, controlling over seventy percent of output. Public buildings bill carries no fund allocation. The inquiry into high prices is deemed a waste of money by critics. Roosevelt Pinchot Garfield rumored to form a new national party. Bertha Frazier of Brooklyn named secretary of state in socialist state ticket. Nebraska well represented at Wisconsin university commencement with degrees awarded.
The report notes Roosevelt keeping assent on political matters, Taft praising the congressional record, and a defeat for an amendment to exempt labor unions from anti trust laws. It mentions Roosevelt Jr. marrying in New York, a senate appointment in Indian affairs, and various House actions on homesteads and statehood for Arizona and New Mexico.
Voter turnout lagged in a midterm contest as several incumbents faced unexpected challengers. Weather conditions proved discouraging, complicating polling and early returns across multiple counties. Local officials urged calm as results began to trickle in and observers noted several surprise upsets.
The probable winners include U S Senate candidates Porter J McCumber and A J Grenna, Congress nominees L B Hanna and H T Helgeson, Governor C J Johnson, Lieutenant Governor A L Burdick, Secretary of State Frank Henry, State Treasurer Gunder Olson, Attorney General Andrew Miller, and Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor Alex MacDonald.
Early returns from numerous counties indicate Porter J. McCumber ahead for U S Senate with Gronna and Hanna also in strong positions. Marshall trails in several areas while Johnson leads for governor in key counties. Stark and Dickey vote patterns favor stalwarts though results are incomplete due to storm and damaged lines.
New Orleans reports the death of United States Senator Samuel McEnery aged 74 at his home shortly before 10 this morning after a recent illness. He had arrived from Washington the day before, rallied briefly, then declined. Governor Sanders is slated to succeed him in the Senate with Lt. Governor Lambremont set to follow.
The special grand jury foreman John Rockefeller Jr presided over a presentment denying any countywide organized traffic in women for immoral purposes. It condemns moving picture shows for corrupting children and notes 125 massage and manicure parlors functioning as disorderly houses with advertising manicures for a "blind."
The Interstate Commerce Commission handed down far reaching Pacific coast case decisions today affecting freight rates on trans continental lines. Reductions reach up to about 60 percent, with Spokane and Reno illustrating notably high initial charges. Transfers from Mississippi and Missouri transfer points to Pacific coast terminals were altered. eastern lines between Atlantic points and the Mississippi saw no changes.
Fargo June 28 Congressman Hanna of this city received a letter from Congressman Richard Bartholdt of St Louis notifying him of his appointment as a delegate to the International Peace Congress to be held in Brussels in August Bartholdt is president of the American branch of the International Peace Arbitration society which aims to secure world peace Hanna, a member of the association, feels honored by the appointment.
Woodstock New York June 8 Dan Sully old time actor died at his home Saturday from Brights disease after three months illness Born Daniel Sullivan in Newport Rhode Island in 1855 He wrote many works including The Corner Grocery The Parish Priest Our Pastor The Chief Justice The Golden Rule and The Matchmaker
A major Fergus Falls fire early this morning destroyed about half a city block on the main street. The blaze started from rubbish in an alley near the M B Curry soft drink shop and the Holton Sisters millinery, then consumed Weatherston building and Herman May’s warehouse plus Bye & Letter grocery, Thomas Agren’s soft drinks, and Norden hall above the Agren store used by Scandinavian groups.
Conditions in Nicaragua place San Juan Del Sur and the Atlantic coast under government control. Great Corn Island areas are included except Bluefields. Acoyapa has not fallen to revolutionists, and San Baldo port is not in Estrada's hands.
President Taft arrives at summer home in Beverly Massachusetts and will meet former President Roosevelt at Burgess Point tomorrow afternoon. Details are being arranged and participation of Governor Hughes is uncertain. Senator Dodge, hosting Roosevelt tonight, will likely accompany him to Beverly.
Kansas City June 28 Dr Walter M Cross chemist testified in the federal court bleached flour case his cross examination by Pierce Butler special attorney for the government was resumed in today’s session he is the first witness to take the stand.
The bulk of Morse treasures were auctioned after the owner was imprisoned. Items collected from around the world were offered for sale in New York, with hundreds of bidders present and the proceedings overseen by authorities.
Dr. B C Hyde, convicted May 16 of poisoning Col H Swope, was denied a new trial by Judge Ralph S Latshaw in Kansas City. An arrest of judgment motion was filed and Tuesday of next week set for argument. An appeal to the supreme court and a bail motion will be taken up after this hearing.
Julia Ward Howe testified before a Massachusetts legislative committee on the milk situation standing at the head of the witness table. She urged pure milk as essential for child rearing calling the infant the principal party in the issue and demanded fair compensation for producers with justice and mercy for the infant.
A Coca Cola promotional item offers the Coca Cola Baseball Record Book for 1910 with schedules and other baseball data. It includes a copy of The Truth About Coca Cola and details how to obtain them by mail from Coca Cola Company of Atlanta for twenty cents postage. The message promotes Coca Cola as cooling and refreshing.
An old advertisement promotes Murine Eye Remedy from Hye Books and Murine Hye Remedy Co. of Chicago. It claims relief for eye troubles and watery eyes with three lines about the product being soothing and available at druggists.
A reflective line notes that applause is merely clacking tongues and that self-respect holds greater value than conformity or popularity, attributed to Antoninus.
A fragmentary ad copy touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and colic, Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach and liver relief, and sugar coating granules. It derides dentists and mentions price and bottle size, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century health market tone.
Jurors in Chicago remained in deadlock early today over the Browne case. The panel had no evident communication with Judge McLaurely since being recalled for further instructions yesterday.
Combined crews of the Good Partner and Pioneer fishing boats seized a thirty six foot long man eating shark in the straits of San Juan del Fuca between Port Crescent and Port Angeles. The capture at Smadddy occurred after hours of effort. The shark’s belly contained human bones and a Kodak plate.
Ibraham Vardani known as the assassin of Boutros Ghali was hanged in Cairo today. Egyptian nationalist sources claim the premier and foreign affairs minister were targeted as part of a broader political struggle.
Fire in the William Franzen Co. paper warehouse in Milwaukee destroyed property valued at about 75000 dollars last night. No injuries reported as flames gutted the facility and smoke blanketed the area.
The Minneapolis trade chamber reports a town delegation expresses cautious interest in farm population changes and market shifts. Business brokers and town officers observe trading times and market, weighing impacts on local commerce and policy.
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