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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
2
A playful exchange features KNAPPEM and SIMPLETON talking about weather humor and the role of the weatherman. The lighthearted banter suggests a community disinterest in dry forecasts and a curiosity about performance.
The Spanish government recalls the Vatican ambassador after decrees to regulate religious orders. Liberal papers applaud the move and Republicans pledge support while the Vatican protests continue. Count Sagasta rebukes the Vatican for misreading Spain’s modern stance.
Sturgis attorney P. Thom, 48, was killed by Mrs. McMahon in the McMahon and Thomas law office. The bullet pierced his brain after a dispute over vacating the office, while former partner Mr. McMahon is noted to have died months earlier.
A Constabulary detachment under Capt. Kavanagh attacked raiding Moros near Manila killing five and wounding many. Two of the detachment were wounded.
William J. Bryan orders rapid farm improvements near here to finish work on his new home this fall for himself and his family due to a planned move.
Very low water levels end navigation on the Ohio River from Pittsburg to Wheeling. Officials abandon river traffic from here to southern ports for the season due to the drought and shallow depths.
A mob in Sioux Falls sought lynching as authorities tried to deter a Black man, Brown, after shootings near a mill and packing plant. Police and volunteers cornered him. a confrontation with Officer Herman Weins resulted in Brown's fatal gunfire. Brown had recently arrived in the city and claimed U S Army service.
Report outlines a weekend in Palestine where a mob of 200 to 300 men hunted Black residents, with 15 to 20 killed and bodies found on rural roads. Sheriff described a fierce manhunt, terror in the district, and grisly scenes.
Scotland Yard inspector identifies and arrests Dr Crippen and Ethel Le Neve aboard the Montrose as it nears Quebec. Crippen denies involvement in Belle Elmore's death while Le Neve remains in disguise and both are held for trial back in England.
President Taft accepts Attorney General Wickersham's view that no law forbids placing the statue of General Robert E. Lee in Statuary Hall at the Capitol dressed in Confederate uniform. The opinion cites Lee's emblematic military service and Virginia’s designation of him as worthy of such distinction.
Chicago will host the Knights Templars triennial conclave on August 9 with medical support along the parade route. One hundred twenty physicians who are members of the order will be on duty plus nurse teams at hotel lobbies and relief stations at the parade grounds. The event expects 50 000 to 60 000 participants.
Washington reports exports to North America Africa and South America grew last fiscal year while Europe and Asia fell. North American shipments rose 24 percent, South America 22 percent, Africa a sizable gain, and Europe declined about 1 percent with Asia and Oceanica down a little over 1 percent.
The declaration bill passed the House of Commons on third reading by 245 to 2. It removes offensive phrases for Roman Catholics and drops adherence to the established church, requiring the king to declare only that he is a faithful Protestant.
New head Atking of New Westinghouse Electric succeeds George Westinghouse with Edward Herr elected vice president and Robert Mather reelected chairman. Gotham faces dual shortages as Williamsburg plant strike cripples sugar deliveries while tobacco supplies tighten due to a new revenue law changes in packing styles.
The jaw bones of the largest whale caught by Japanese whalers arrived in New York consigned to the Museum of Naval History. The bones weigh five tons and span forty feet, transported from the pier on a large truck drawn by twelve horses after the whale was caught off Moji Japan and measured over two hundred feet long.
A geological survey report shows Mesaba Minnesota shipments rising from 13 million tons in 1902 to 28.2 million tons in 1909. Rail and mine investments indicate faith in future output. Superior ore accounts for about half of U.S. production. New York Adirondack fields fed eastern furnaces for over a century. Over 1.7 million tons of foreign ores were imported, with more than half from Cuba.
Judge B B Gardner orders thorough probe of Anderson county race riots after Friday and Saturday violence that left 18 Black people dead. Eight White men are jailed for first degree murder awaiting grand jury action as Troop C Texas State Guard mans the courthouse yard to guard prisoners. Authorities say the situation is under control with no further trouble expected.
The Aero Club of America national council denied sanction to any meet not open to all qualified aviators. The decision follows Charles M. Hamilton's protest against Curtiss and Harvard’s aviation meet. If Hamilton’s entry is not accepted, Harvard’s event loses official sanction and records won’t count.
Patrick Cahil of Fort Dodge died after being struck by an Illinois Central passenger train while waiting along the track near the depot in Webster City. The incident occurred as he waited on the rail line on his way to the depot.
Cattle market shade lower with cattle prices: western steers about 4.75 to 6.60, stockers and feeders 4 to 6.20, heifers 2.50 to 6.30, calves 6.50 to 8.70. Hogs 10 to 15 cents lower. light 8.20 to 9.60, mixed 7.80 to 8.35, heavy 7.45 to 8.15, pigs 8.10 to 8.65. Sheep steady. natives 2.60 to 4.50, westerns 2.70 to 4.50, yearlings 4.50 to 5.75, lambs natives 4.50 to 7.10.
August 2 market notes report grain prices in Minneapolis with Sept wheat at 1.11 and Dec at 1.10 and oats and rye values for several grades. Duluth lists Sept wheat at 1.18 and Dec at 1.14 with northern grades shown. St Paul cattle and hogs prices appear with steers 5.50 to 6.50, cows 4.00 to 5.50, calves 5.00 to 6.00, hogs 7.40, yearlings 3.40 to 4.26, and lambs 5.59 to 6.50.
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