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Newspaper
Journal World Spirit
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
6
Washington May 16 The first conference of the governors of the states of the American Union ends with a unanimous opinion that action is needed to conserve natural resources. A permanent organization is planned to foster intergovernmental cooperation and a 1000 word declaration of cooperation stresses the threat of exhaustion and the need for conservation.
In Matteawan Dr Amos T Baker testifies Thaw is sane and dangerous if freed. The state hospital superintendent warns public safety would be at risk if Thaw is allowed at large. While Baker testified a typewritten note was made by Thaw beside his lawyer. Dr Carlos F MacDonald labels Thaw an incurable paranoiac needing confinement for public safety.
Judge Hough in New York district court sustains the presidents right to summarily discharge negro soldier Oscar W. Reid of the Twenty fifth Infantry for alleged Brownsville riot participation. Reid sought $122 wages from dismissal to enlistment end. Stimson argued for Reid but judge ruled for government.
French forces under General Vigy suffered thirteen killed and fifty-five wounded in a fierce engagement with Arab fighters near Algiers. The clash followed a prior all day battle around Beni Gusian on May 3.
Three masked men broke into the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe depot at French New Mexico. They blew the safe and escaped with about $35 000 before dawn. The station agent and a guard were bound and gagged during the heist.
In Laporte Indiana sheriff and miners locating teeth remains from Mrs Gunness mouth confirm upper and lower plates match. Dr Norton identifies both plates noting prior familiarity. Sheriff Smutzer declares the evidence proves she died in the fire and prosecutor Smith says Ray Lamphere trial will not occur before September first.
In Cleveland on May 19 a strike of conductors and motormen on Municipal Street Railway lines continued with minor violence and a cooperative stance by the company. Service largely restored with nine minute city lines on average, no fatalities, windows broken and nonunion crews assaulted but violence reduced.
In Pittsburg on May 18 the Allegheny National Bank suspended operations after a long review of cashier William Montromery's peculations. The bank was closed by order of the comptroller and placed in charge of William L. Folds, with deposits short by about $2,000,000 and a formal notice posted at the door.
A severe storm left thirty dead and about two hundred injured in two nearby towns thirteen miles apart. At Elmore near Gilliam several houses were destroyed with many injured, while Gilliam had only two houses left standing and the surrounding countryside remains largely unrevealed.
Three earthquake shocks were felt in Helena county on May 18. In Marysville dishes rattled and clocks struck without causing damage. No injuries reported.
The article notes revenues for the fiscal year starting July 1 1908 estimated under $900 million with total appropriations of about 1 026 billion. It lists major spending areas such as sundry civil 120 million army 95 382 million naval 122 662 million pensions 163 million fortifications 11 5 million and the new immigrant station at Philadelphia among others. It projects a 350 000 000 to 900 000 000 revenue range and a potential deficit of 125 000 000 to 175 000 000 with a possible 150 000 000 deficit forecast by Chairman Tawney.
Mae C Wood of Omaha testifies in New York in a suit against United States Senator Thomas C Platt claiming a marriage contract with him dated November 9 1901 She identifies letters from Platt including affectionate phrasing and a back of a portrait note To my little wife She recounts sitting on his lap and holding hands Part of the time he held my hand and part I held his He says little wife was written by him not in court Platt absent in court
New York May 19. George Sterry aged seventy two was shot and killed by his son George as the elder prepared to marry again. The fatal act occurred in the urban home setting and police investigated the motive given as a family dispute.
Spokane Washington May 19. At the sale and manufacture of spirituous liquor a double delegation of twenty with half a vote each was chosen for the national convention and instructed to vote for Bryan first last and all the time.
In San Francisco on May 16 Rear Admiral Thomas lowered his flag on the battleship Connecticut signaling his role as commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet. Rear Admiral Charles 8 Sperry’s flag was run up at the mainmast. The fleet’s departure date is postponed and they will stay here until further orders.
The Democratic state convention in Fresno on May 19 adopted a platform instructing California’s delegation to support W. J. Bryan for president at the national convention in Denver on July 7.
The House via a Republican caucus approved the currency bill 184 to 146 under a special rule with 15 insurgents voting with Democrats. In the Senate a Sundry Civil Appropriation bill carrying about 120.6 million dollars also passed, marking the last of the large supply bills.
The Senate substituted the Aldrich currency bill for the Vreeland measure upon receipt from the House, sending both bills to conference. The House passed the omnibus public buildings bill, military academy appropriation bill, and five private pension bills. The Vreeland bill as amended by the Senate was sent to conference.
The House approved the final supply measure, using suspension of the rules. In the Senate a short session ran long as Senator Heyburn spoke at length against a conference report on increasing homestead land from 160 to 220 acres, targeting non irrigable areas and the richest Idaho farmland.
Senate debate highlights a Democratic prepared speech by Senator Taylor of Tennessee focusing on tariff and currency policies of the Republican party. The remarks cover political campaign angles and legislative priorities amid ongoing conference reports.
Latest returns from the Democratic primaries show delegates to the national convention at Denver selected in support of William J. Bryan by a three to one margin. The results name John W. Tomlinson of Birmingham, J. Thomas Honlin of the Fifth district, H. D. Clayton of the Third district, and E. W. Becker of Birmingham as Bryan supporters elected to the delegation.
Secretary Metcalf has detailed Admiral Robley D. Evans to the general board of the navy to aid in planning naval campaigns for wartime use. After his August retirement he may be detailed for special duty with the navy department.
Baltimore May 19 The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church voted to elect eight bishops after an hour and a half of discussion, defying the board of bishops which recommended six names.
Wheat prices listed with May at 1.05 7 8 cents, July 1.04, Sept 91 1 2 cents. On track prices for various quality grades show No 1 hard at 1.09 1 2, No 1 Northern 1.07, No 2 Northern 1.06, No 3 Northern 98 4 cents to 1.02 dollars.
At St Paul Union Stock Yards on May 19 cattle ranged from good to choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75, fair to good cows and heifers 4.50 to 6.50, veals 3.75 to 5.25, hogs 5.25 to 6.40, sheep wethers 4.50 to 5.00, and good to choice lambs 5.75 to 6.00.
Wheat futures in Duluth move to arrive and on track with No 1 hard at 1.08 and No 1 at 1.06 cents per bushel. Northern No 2 quoted around 91 at 1.08 and May and July contracts around 1.04.
Chicago May 19 cattle beeves and calf prices listed by category with bid ranges. Texans and western cattle values shown along with stockers feeders cows and heifers and calves. Hogs sheep and lambs prices and ranges included.
Chicago May 19 price report shows Wheats at May 1.02 percent July 90 cents Sept 87.40 Dec 87 cents Corn May 78 cents July 66 1/2 cents Sept 64 cents Dec 7 1/2 cents Oats May old 54 1/2 cents July 46 1/2 cents Sept 37 1/2 cents Pork May 13.60 July 13.00 Sept 12.97 Butter Creameries 16 21 cents dairies 15 19 cents Eggs 1 dozen Ib Eggs prices listed Poultry Turkeys 14 cents broilers per dozen
The writer invites readers to participate in a new horticulture and landscape gardening column. He seeks cooperation, suggestions, and practical guidance to stimulate discussion and help readers beautify home exteriors. Readers are urged to write with brief, focused contributions.
State insurance official certifies the Great Eastern and Tadennat Company filed a sworn statement for the year ending December 31 1907 under New York law with proper charter and equity. The commissioner finds the company empowered to commence business in South Dakota and continues authority until December 31 1006 in Pierre.
The text urges rural and village residents to cultivate their own plots, arguing that open air, soil contact, and nature improve health and art. It emphasizes that beauty starts at home, not just on wealthy estates, and ties personal effort to national well being.
March is ideal for hotbeds but timing allows March or earlier. Use window boxes if beds are not needed. Provide ample light but avoid long direct sun on warm days.
Our old reliable pansy remains a prime favorite. It may be sown now for blooms all summer. For earlier color, buy plants from the florist and set them out. Keep the ground stirred and the flowers picked closely to encourage continuous blossoms.
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