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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
3
The report notes rising bids for horses and mules for the army with prices near 175 dollars for horses and 250 for mules. It discusses tariff authority affirmed by Congress, rail and freight rate concerns, criminal justice costs, anti-Japanese restaurant incidents, and a U.S German commercial pact reducing duties on forty items.
A severe windstorm devastated towns including Gradvitle and Corydon causing widespread damage. Twenty one people died near Gradvitle as a tornado like blast swept through the railroad village. Rivers rose flooding thousands of acres of farmland and uprooted trees and buildings along multiple counties. Electrical storms damaged Louisville and nearby areas while Harrishire IL reported destruction. Communication hampered as telegrams from Evansville and other cities described the catastrophe.
A massive tornado and heavy rains devastated York Tennessee causing at least three deaths and extensive property damage estimated at 100000. Dozens injured while nearly every house in the town was damaged or blown down. Rescue efforts rushed in from Nashville and nearby towns as bridges were washed out and communications cut.
The article reports huge American spending on railroad supplies for the South Manchurian railway, with twelve million dollars spent and contracts for rails and locomotives. It notes Japanese agents pushing for rapid completion, U S manufacturers supplying cars and engines, and over 200 locomotives sold, amid a push to finish the line within two years. Also covered is a Supreme Court ruling limiting eight hour work for government contractors but excluding dredging and seafaring workers.
The Department of Agriculture report notes thirty eight bird species feed on boll weevil across Texas. Swallows and other birds are highlighted as key allies, aiding ground and air insect control, with plans to test and boost swallow colonies in southern and northern migratory routes. Dr. Kenneth McDonald launches Simplicitarianism promoting simple rural living and garden city colonies. A shooting case in Cartisia, South Carolina ends with the capture of Athair Davis.
Edwin S Tolmes Jr former statistician in government service in the District of Columbia is tried in the Supreme Court on charges of supplying advance information on cotton crop reports to a New York broker.
From Ware a 72 year old man named Octavehnard has saved 316000 in twenty seven years while earning at most 12 a day. He and his wife, Canadian immigrants with thirteen children, emphasize thrift and steady low wage work over high earnings and retain a simple lifestyle despite limited schooling.
Fifteen hundred delegates from thirty seven lands gathered in Liege for the fifth world Sunday school convention. The meeting highlighted Sunday schools as a global missionary force and led to the creation of the World Sunday School Association. Delegates from Egypt Spain Sweden Britain Italy and the United States attended with reports on progress in various nations.
Rev. Wilson R. Stearly of Immanuel Episcopal Church in Cleveland argues churches should offer dances and other entertainments for youths. He believes social pleasures help youth development and that churches should adopt such programs soon. He contends dancing can be managed safely and may deterling youths from seeking broader excesses. He personally wishes to see more dancing at his church.
Editorial discusses federal actions on kidnapping for ransom, with President Roosevelt urged to seek capital punishment or death as a possible penalty. Lawmakers and police favor stricter laws, arguing kidnappers are hardest to catch and threaten children.
The National Aaf Manufacturers convention in New York drew 60 members with W. Van Cleave of St. Louis presiding. Cushing praised resisting eight hour day measures and court injunctions while Stillman reported 18000 dollars annual income. A thirty six member committee was formed to raise 500000 dollars yearly for three years to educate the public on labor dispute views. A 3000 member poll favored tariff revision after the next presidential election. Van Cleve forwarded a federal inter state business law proposal.
The note surveys Cabrera's Guatemala defiance amid Mexican troop buildup and Diaz support. It also covers Chinese uprisings in Kwaotung, triads led by Sun Yat sen, Mission at Lien Chow, and Belgian lake jurisdiction shifts around Lake Albert Edward. It mentions Stolypin, Duma debates, and Irish party resistance to home rule.
The report notes favorable weather aiding crop operations and growing production distribution activity. Retail lines show expanding demand while lightweight apparel accumulates. wholesale demand signals between seasons rise with fall and winter orders. Despite late spring factors, overall business tone remains optimistic with land values up and mercantile credits steady, though failures rise to 29 in Chicago from 17 last week.
Cross currents in trade and crop conditions show slight improvement in the crop outlook with optimism for future yields, while many eastern cities report slow recall trade and collections. Wheat and corn exports for the week and year to date reflect steady movement, with Bradstreet's Commercial Report noting overall industrial signals.
The column lists livestock and grain prices across multiple markets including Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Buffalo, New York, and Toledo. Prices cover hogs, sheep, cattle, wheat, corn, oats, rye, butter, potatoes, and hay with varied grades and bid ranges in spattered figures.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company reports earnings of 4,900,245 dollars, down 985,600 from the prior year. The decline is blamed on numerous wrecks and the effects of the San Francisco earthquake.
The threatened wheat crop shortage and high wheat prices show in bread costs. Four raises from 54.50 to 86 in the last month, signaling possible smaller loaves or a two cent rise if trends continue.
Washington bureau of statistics projects iron and steel exports totaling 3 175 000 dollars for the current fiscal year, up from 37 000 000 dollars in bor.
The highest price ever paid at auction for a horned animal is $115 500 for Snockiwell, king of the Jersey herd, sold at Linden Grove farm near Allentown Pennsylvania. The buyer was Thomas I. Ryan.
The suit to dissolve the alleged Gould railroad merger was argued in the Supreme Court. The defense demurred to the information of the Attorney General. A decision is expected within a short period.
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