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Newspaper
Journal World Spirit
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
6
Both the House and Senate adjourned out of respect for Vermont Senator Proctor with no business of importance conducted in either chamber.
Congress supports a House resolution to provide for an investigation into charges raised by Congressman Lilley that members of the naval committee were unduly influenced in recommending torpedo boats. The Senate approves an Army pay bill boosting officers pay by 6 to 25 percent and enlisted men by 40 percent.
The Senate session adjourned after Mr Bailey of Texas spoke at length opposing the Aldrich currency bill. The House session closed upon the death announcement of Representative Meyer of Louisiana with resolutions adopted, and no further business transacted.
The House debated an appropriation bill while speeches covered several topics. Senator McLaurin of Mississippi spoke on currency, arguing for cotton as a basis for treasury notes amid money stringency.
Washington reports from St Paul that Governor Johnson may lead a Democratic challenge to Bryan. The balance of power among Democrats is unsettled with Johnson seen as a possible Moses for anti Bryan factions. If Johnson secures a third of Denver delegates a fierce fight looms.
A Swedish man, described as insane, fired about a dozen shots from a Remington at the royal palace in Christiania. He was quickly seized and disarmed by police. He told officials he aimed to kill King Haakon. Queen Maud was at the castle with staff unharmed.
Wheat futures and cash prices reported in Minneapolis on March 10 show July at $1.03 and March at $1.05. Several classes of wheat trade around $1.00 to $1.09, with No 1 Northern near $1.05 and No 2 Northern about $1.04.
In Duluth on March 10 wheat futures show firmer bids for No 1 hard at 1.00 with No 1 Northern at 1.05 and May at 1.04. Flax on track bids sit at 1.15 for May with current price near 1.15.
St Paul March 10 cattle prices range from 4 75 to 5 50 for good to steer with fair to good cows at 3 25 to 4 25 and veals at 3 75 to 4 50. Sheep and lambs see good to choice lambs at 6 75.
Chicago March 10 Cattle quotes including cows and heifers at 2.00 to 6.25 per hundredweight Texans calves and Western cattle and feeders listed with various price ranges Hogs quoted around 4.00 to 4.85 per hundredweight with mixed and rough classifications Sheep and lambs show prices from 3.65 to 6.25 and 9.70 per head respectively
Chicago March 10 wheat and oats prices listed for May July and Sept delivery with varying percentages and terms. Pork butter and poultry notes appear incomplete with figures partially garbled in the source text.
Indian forces oppose the Milwaukee railroad’s demolition of stock yards near Evarts South Dakota. The quarrel centers on a lease that allegedly forfeits company buildings to the tribe at expiry. Indians hold the building material and may resist further action or sue in federal court.
Sioux on the Cheyenne River reservation predict a million rattlesnakes will be unearthed when government workers dynamite a bluff along the Morean river at the White Horse sub agency to clear an approach for a new steel bridge. The bluff lies on the river bank and the plan requires removal of part of the bluff.
George Moon of near Yankton fought a vicious bull with a hammer to save his life. He was severely injured with broken ribs a broken collarbone internal injuries and extensive bruising from the attack. The bull then killed a cow before Moon's grim condition improved as doctors expect recovery.
Condemnation suits filed by agents of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad indicate plans to secure terminal facilities. The property acquisition will give the road more than 2 000 front feet of track space for a roundhouse stock yards freighthouse and additional buildings.
The Lead city council granted Lead-Deadwood Gas a fifteen year franchise at $1.30 per thousand feet. The council rescinded its prior denial and the company agreed to a 10 cent rebate for prompt payments plus other changes to the ordinance.
The state land department reports many final payments by land purchasers, enabling loan applications from the state school funds to proceed. Buyers are settling promptly, with some paying a year's interest in advance to secure final title to their purchases.
At a Sioux Falls meeting independent elevator men of South Dakota formed the Farmers Grain Dealers' Association of South Dakota. Elected officers include President G. M. Bowers Loomis and M. Doyle Letcher treasurer L. C. Ellison Vermillion.
An order issues a term of state circuit court in Potter county for March 25. A grand jury is summoned, the first in the county since 1604. The historic move marks a rare legal proceeding reopening after more than four centuries.
The article explains preservative treatment extends timber life, reducing costs per year. It cites loblolly pine posts from 2 to 18 years, railroad ties from 5 to 12, and industry-wide savings per mile and per acre. It notes treated woods can replace pricier choices and lists species and regions benefiting from preservation. Circular 139 of the Forest Service offers details and free access.
A Strand Magazine quote condemns the Equator region as a vast line of ignorance and blood. It argues human life is cheap at Equatorville and calls for civilization to erase the stain with a moral critique of 25,000 miles of savagery.
A brief Chicago Record-Herald quotation notes that punctuality grants a big advantage in the struggle for success.
Crowds arrive as homesteaders settle on new lands near the Missouri river. Last week over 10 percent of cars carried goods bound for Pierre and nearby areas, with about 300 more on the way from Town and Minnesota. Buyers of eastern river lands pause in Blunt and Harrold to begin spring farming, while census trends suggest a shift of population toward a central line in the state.
Mrs. Charles S. Barbour of Rapid City shot her seventeen year old adopted daughter Rose Adams in the head during a domestic argument over a Tri fair. The girl died two hours later. No witness. Barbour jailed as authorities note possible mental deterioration. Rose Adams was adopted at age three from an Omaha institution.
A Chicago Tribune note examines wide disparities in surgical charges from $0 to $5,000 for the same appendicitis operation. It critiques the practice of billing by approximate monthly income, arguing the system seems designed to extract money from patients, while differing fees spark confusion and resentment.
Attorney General Clark rules women with voter qualifications may vote in school bond elections under section 9 of article 7. The question arose in Mitchell as women sought to approve bonds for school building construction.
Aberdeen postoffice will be raised from second to first class under the annual post office reclassification. The threshold is $40,000 in annual business excluding the money order department, already fixed with a month remaining. The Aberdeen Office has seen rapid business growth in recent years.
Mat Zelen, a prominent Davison county farmer, was seriously injured while trying to halt a runaway team. He stepped in front of the animals to grab the bridles, was thrown to the ground, and officials fear internal injuries.
Mrs. Anna Miljas was convicted in circuit court in Deadwood for check forgery and sentenced by Judge Rice to three years and eight months in the penitentiary. The case was appealed to the state court with a thirty day stay to perfect the appeal under a new law.
A New York state family joins Miller as new settlers with a large household of F children and several adults. The report notes a second arriving family including twenty two males and mentions many animals accompanying the group.
Special low one way fares available daily through March and April on The North Western Line to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and Puget Sound points. Tours in tourist sleeping cars via Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line. For details contact A Hun Manager Tourist Dept 212 Clark St Chicago or nearest ticket agent W B Kniskern Passenger Traffic Manager.
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