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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
3
A collage of witty remarks and observations on weather heat aviation hats and fashion labor unrest and economics. Notes on mosquito use airplanes milk bottles and college girls contrast with June dividends and railroads showing cautious optimism for business improvement.
King Gustav intervenes to urge a peace agreement as factions meet at the palace. Directors Von Sydow and Lindulat summoned after his majesty’s message. Print ers join the strike. National Labor Union threatens to stop any wagon with union badge. Telegraph and telephone workers plan a Wednesday strike. Employers’ Association funds support for three weeks. Swedish unions receive foreign donations. journalist Gustafson summoned for alleged extortion.
Samuel Francis Smith former Davenport mayor son of the writer of America died in a Toronto hospital after being transported from a Newton Canter, Maya train. He had been released from Ana moga reformatory on Governor Car roll's order after a suspension of his sentence amid embezzlement charges. His wife and daughter awaited him after five years apart. the Smiths were prominent in Davenport society, with a complex fall from grace involving $100,000 in misused trust funds.
Mrs Reid, wife of the American ambassador to Great Britain, and D. C. Mills left for New York aboard the Lusitania. The journey marks a notable move as they depart this locale for transatlantic travel to England and return.
McMillan Bros of Wertbourne Manitoba expect about 100,000 bushels from their wheat crop. They have contracted 20,000 bushels at 6-1/2 per bushel and own 3,900 acres on new land. Conservative estimates place production between 6,000 and 100,000 bushels under favorable conditions.
Thousands of Del participants attend the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane with delegates from England Germany France Iowa British Columbia Alberta Manitoba and more. President Barstow of Barstow Texas presides. B A Fowler of Phoenix acts as secretary. The program features talks by federal agencies and private irrigation promoters, plus demonstrations on a 20 acre Spokane Valley tract. Parades banquets receptions and excursions are planned as the congress continues through Saturday.
Spokane announces public drawing to select 100 of over 105000 envelopes for land entry on Coeur d Alene reservation. Envelopes opened on a wooden platform with names announced by land officers. Flathead drawing by Miss Christina Donlan, Spokane by Miss Harriet Post. Spokane expects about 250 drawn for about half remaining homesteads.
The porte sent a note to Greece demanding a formal non interference declaration in Crete. A refusal would break off diplomatic relations. Washington telegrams from Athens warn of serious trouble between Turkey and Greece.
Chicago street car workers secure a wage settlement watched by officials to avert a strike after a Thursday vote. President Mitten of the Chicago City Railway Company is prepared to act in the interest of peace.
The Payne tariff bill passes the Senate 47 to 31 with seven Republican defections. Taft signs the measure at 5:05 PM after a formal adjournment and issues a statement praising a downward revision aligned with party platform. Also noted are a Michigan railroad merger update and Taft’s Twin Cities visit schedule.
Cedar Rapids Iowa mayor John T Carmody died in St Louis hospital after being shot by burglar Harris on May 23. Harris is in the Anu foam penitentiary for safekeeping awaiting outcome. Carmody, a prominent Mason, will have his funeral under the order's charge.
In White Bear Minnesota three men die and two are wounded after a bank robbery at White Bear State bank. Robber Henry Paul, a transient, died after an hours long gun battle with police and locals. Assistant Cashier Alfred Auger was forced to reveal cash totaling about 600 dollars.
Nearly 20 trans Atlantic steamships failed to beat the old tariff deadline as the Pennsylvania narrowly missed the window, costing importers between 100000 and 200000 in extra duties. Fast tugs and brokers scrambled. Loeb refused midnight extension, leaving many losers.
Lisbon reports King Manuel plans a journey to England this autumn as a guest of King Edward. It states he will yield to President Falaeres of France, Emperor William of Germany, and King Alfonso of Spain. The piece notes a broad European diplomatic scene surrounding the trip.
Carrie Nation toured drug stores and pool halls in Mason City Iowa drawing a large crowd. She searched shelves for contraband liquor and scolded proprietors and clerks. A barrel of liquor was found but not smashed. She later gave an address.
Salt Lake City hosts the forty third national encampment with about 30 000 veterans and guests, possibly rising to 50 000. Rivalry for commander in chief seen between Van Sant and W L Ketcham while officers of the Ladies of the G A R and Women’s Relief corps hold receptions. Delegations from Confederate states attend and colored veterans are quartered with local citizens.
Ernest Lampe, 19, was killed instantly while painting the high bridge over the Mississippi river in Winona after contact with a 6,000 volt electric line. Observers in Levee park watched a spark burst into flame and Lampe plunged 140 feet into the river. his body had not yet been recovered.
At a Nebraska farmers meeting in Hastings Theodore Nelson president of the National Grain Growers association addressed the gathering. Over 100 farmers signed an agreement to hold wheat for 1.25 dollars to push prices higher. Nelson plans branches across the state to recruit about 5,000 Nebraska farmers into the pool.
Minneapolis markets on August 10 show wheat prices for No. 1 northern at 1.28 and No. 2 northern at 1.26 with Sept at 90.98 percent and Dec at 95 cents. Durum No. 1 98 cents. Duluth listings note No. 1 northern at 28 dollars with Sept 99 cents and Dec 96 cents. South St Paul cattle and hogs prices include breeders 45.05 to 50.50, cows 3.25 to 4.25, hogs 7.46,755, muttons 5.50 and lambs 6.00.
Chicago reports cattle market weaker by 6 to 10 cents with steers 5.50 to 7.65, cows 3.50 to 5.25, heifers 3.00 to 6.00, bulls 3.00 to 4.85, calves 3.00 to 8.00. Hog market down 6 to 30 cents, heavy and light trade 5.00 to 8.10, packing 1.25 to 7.60, pigs 0.50 to 7.75. Sheep and lamb market steady to 10 cents lower, lambs 4.00 to 5.00, yearlings 5.00 to 7.75.
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