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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
7
A garbled collage of 1900s-era ideas touches on aviation, weather, war, and society. References include aeroplanes facing lightning, aviation insurance notions, Niagara of jokes about hats, cooks, and soldiers, plus cholera-esque musings on global events and communications.
President Roosevelt plans to align with the insurgent Progressive movement in forthcoming Western addresses. He will push for direct election of senators, recall and initiative measures, government rate setting on railways, and strong conservation policies while avoiding direct attacks on the Taft administration. The stance follows internal party maneuvering and Pinchot influenced guidance for Ossawatomie and other stops. Treasury cuts $30,000 by reducing paper money handling and terminating thirty clerks.
Reports from Managua and other Central American ports indicate the Madre government has faced reverses and that Jose Estrada serves as president while Jose Madriz has fled. General Fernando Rivas was killed near Granada as government troops halted Madriz forces, with Granada's 20 000 residents sheltering in the church and Mena pressing a final capitulation.
A crafted parliamentary reform piece discusses President Taft’s explanation of his stance on New York politics and Colonel Roosevelt’s response. It covers Taft’s rebuke of factional leaders and Roosevelt’s cautious outlook on future steps after rebuffs.
Senator Wayne Wit ay of Minourh withdraws as health worsens amid intense Tariit Session pressure. Washington sources state the seat will be vacant soon as party leaders seek a smooth transition before the next election.
Republican Senator William Warner of Missouri announces he will not seek reelection to the Senate. He notes age and health factors and cites regret over disappointing friends and loyal supporters. His term expires March 3, and tariffs and political climate have contributed to his decision.
The post office department authorizes an army of 40 000 rural carriers to act as notaries public. They must execute pension vouchers for United States pensioners on their routes and will be paid 25 cents per voucher. This shift follows the rural free delivery expansion which led to the discontinuance of 24 550 fourth class post offices.
A dispatch from Caracas reports 46 relatives of former President Castro expelled and sailing to Porto Rico. The move followed a change in Venezuela’s government, shifting toward pro United States authorities and easing past diplomatic tensions. No reason given for the latest expulsion is explained.
San Francisco August 20 In pleading guilty to a charge of discrimination in freight rates between Verdi Nevada and San Jose California the Southern Pacific Railroad company was fined one thousand dollars in federal court here.
In Liscomb Iowa Teddy Thurber six and Wayne Paris eight started a hayloft fire while playing with matches. The blaze spread to a barn near Marshalltown and both boys were burned to death before aid could reach them.
Tremors and heavy rumblings described as Massachusetts marsh shocks shook Lowell and nearby towns. The tremors lasted several seconds and caused no damage according to reports.
The West Wind, a Buffalo bound four schooner yacht, arrived without the Canadian flag being hoisted. Two Argonaut Rowing Club members swam to the vessel, tore the American ensign, then replaced it. Local officials condemn the act and promise swift inquiry. The Argonaut Club suspended two members and may expel them at the next meeting.
A package containing 2400 dollars sent by express to pay laborers constructing the Connecticut River bridge approaches in Saybrook has disappeared.
Washington reports internal revenue collections totaled 289 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, up 43.5 million from the previous year. The rise includes the corporate tax component.
Washington reports over 14 million copies of congressional speeches printed in the year ended June 20. The Printing Office credits efficiency and notes $400,000 more work cost than the prior year, with an unexpended balance of $414,000 turned back to the treasury.
Agar Packing Co an independent packing firm valued at about 200000 was named defendant in involuntary bankruptcy in Chicago and Des Moines. Judge Carpenter in Chicago appointed Central Trust Co of Chicago temporary receiver for Illinois creditors. The firm lists 400009 in liabilities and owns plants in Des Moines and Chicago.
Fire at Fairfield county fair grounds destroyed part of the stables for the second time in a year. Three race horses perished in the blaze. Local officials investigate cause and assess damages to the Lancaster facility.
Mayors and councilmen from major cities attend the fourteenth annual convention of the League of American municipalities in St Paul Minnesota President David E Heineman of Detroit presiding over three days of sessions The program includes talks on city government by commissioners and union street maintenance with speakers from Minneapolis St Louis and Baltimore addressing workhouse reform city waste disposal outer district control and home rule for cities
A L Woods of Grand Forks, insurgent candidate for state superintendent of public instruction in the June primaries, died at his home from heart disease. A Mason with wide state ties, he was well known in the region.
Mayor Gaynor's symptoms continue favorable and he is practically out of danger as reports indicate his condition improves significantly in New York.
Former U S Senator Wilkinson Call of Florida suffered a hemorrhage at his Washington home and was rushed to Emergency hospital in an unconscious condition. He is 86 years old.
Judge K Wilcoxson at Sigourney ousted Thom as J Phillips as mayor of Ottumwa. The trial claimed Mayor Phillips neglected duty by permitting resorts and gambling houses to operate and that the mayor was intoxicated.
Des Moines reports Dr H B Minn.., superintendent of the Iowa state hospital for inebriates, resigns after disputes with the state board of control over patient treatment policies at the institution.
The Pacific Northwest faces historic wildfire damage with dozens dead and many towns evacuated. In Wallace Idaho and surrounding Coeur d'Alene area flames have destroyed hundreds of buildings, while Wallace reports 80 dead and 100 homeSteaders burned out. Fire fighters, including crews from St Joe and Spokane region, battle blazes as several towns endure severe threats and evacuations continue.
Cattle strong to higher with beef $4.80 to $8.50, western steers $4.70, stockers and feeders $4.10 to $6.20, cows and heifers $2.60 to $6.50, calves listed. Hogs strong to high from $7.85 to $9.15 with heavy and mixed lots $8.05 to $9.10 and pigs $8.70 to $9.15.
Minneapolis shows wheat quotes for Sep and Dec with No 1 northern at 1.15 and 1.14 per bushel, No 2 northern around 1.09, Durum 92 cents, corn 59 cents, rye 70 cents, flax 2.49. Duluth reports Sep wheat near 11.5, Dec 14.1. South St Paul livestock prices list steers 5.50 to 6.60, cows 4.00 to 5.50, calves 5.00 to 6.00, hogs 5.20 to 8.35, sheep yearlings 4.00 to 4.
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