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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1909
Page
3
Governor Crawford presents the second biennial message to the legislature detailing reforms and funding for state administration, including capitol completion, public utilities oversight, and nonpartisan budgeting. He urges prudent appropriations, tax measures, and improved supervision of railways, telegraphs, and utilities, while addressing education, prisons, and state institutions.
A fragmented review of South Dakota political activities and state governance proposals outlines calls for banking reforms, tax policy, department reorganizations, and procedural changes. The document cites Governor Vesley, legislative aims, and debates over primary and election law, with emphasis on fiscal responsibility and state finance management.
A garbled summary lists events from 1800 to 1900 including the Embargo Act, a deadly theater collapse in Richmond, steamboats on the Mississippi, abolitionist aims, frontier conflicts, and political shifts. It mentions Napoleon, Captain Drosts, Sherma, and Kruger in a fragmented timeline of international and domestic history.
The Minnesota railroad commission cuts rates on the Manterville branch, while Chicago Great Western faces appeal and court reviews. North Dakota coal rate hearings proceed, with findings to the Star Supreme Court. Chicago Burlington and Quincy buys a controlling stake in Columbus and Southern, expanding Gulf access. Receivers appointed for Municipal Traction and Cleveland MalloWay, rail price details unfold, Minnesota rail traffic shows large passenger and revenue figures for 1908.
Yuan Shi-Kei the foremost statesman is disgraced and dismissed by imperial edict in Peking. Nao Pung, former comptroller of castolis and ex governor, is named as deputy to the deposed man. The government faces reaction and possible protests as reform moves are challenged and foreign interests watch anxiously.
In Los Angeles a poison death occurs after a five gallon milk can is opened to release a toxin used to exterminate flies. Mrs Painie Martin, the landlady, dies soon after handling the milk must be linked to a plan by two prisoners, Moneux and Charles Begtove, who allegedly prepared the setup at 620 East Flat Street. Police hold the two suspects as investigators confirm a chemical analysis found poison in the milk.
The State Department confirms Lloyd Griscom will resign as ambassador to Italy effective March 4. Griscom has long served in the U.S. diplomatic corps, including posts in Britain, Constantinople, Persia, Japan, Brazil, and Italy, with a career spanning early 1900s appointments.
A dense list of commodity quotes across major depots from Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Buffalo, New York, and Toledo shows wheat and corn mostly steady to higher with No 2 Red wheat at about 1.04 to 1.07 dollars, oats and rye varying, cattle hogs and sheep prices cited, and regional pricing notes. The column also covers trade and industry notes on potato farming yields, a rabbit hunt sale, and North Dakota banking fees opposing postal savings banks.
A government report highlights rising U S dependence on tropical and subtropical regions for food and related manufacturers. The value of imports grows toward 600 million dollars, with substantial increases since 1950 and expanding domestic use in multiple sectors.
The report notes two more marathon races arranged for Madison Square Garden New York. It mentions General Watts a Syraroid colt at 2 06 not to race next year and Fred Conklin defeating Calvin De ait holder of an amateur championship. Other items include speed skaters expected in Winnipeg, a Fort Williams meeting, and a baseball trade sending Pete Noonan to San Francisco for third baseman Egan.
Chicago commerce shows recovery signs as banking reports reveal improved credit and a near 40 percent rise in monthly figures since October 1907. New York wholesale and jobbing trade remain quiet with confidence in spring business, inventories stronger, and expected iron and steel demand rebound in January. Weather slows heavy apparel and outdoor work while construction plans advance with more workers next week.
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