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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
2
A mosaic of reports covers Copper era politics and global events. Topics include river power in St Lawrence and Brockville, corn crop records, postal service boosts, Turkish pay and defense budgets, and U S fiscal projections for 1910 and 1911 with deficits and surpluses outlined.
In Topeka Kansas the oyster cult of Kaansas and the International Harvestey company submitted their case to the Supreme Court by agreement. Attorney General Jack Soll states he does not seek removal of the company but asks a restraint on contracts with its customers.
Madame Sombrich, famed singer, races to Los Angeles to aid her husband Herr Stengl, who has a severe pneumonia attack in Salt Lake City. She canceled engagements there to bring him to the city for medical care, as telegrams report.
The executive committee of the Lead and Central City unions of the Western Federation of Miners called out all union watchmen and others employed by the Homestake company. This order impacts about 250 men who had been allowed to work since the lockout by mine management.
Francis J. Heney resigns as assistant district attorney and special prosecutor in bribery graft cases. Appointed by William H. Langdon, he was defeated for district attorney by Charles M. Frickert in the recent election in San Francisco California.
In Wilmington Delaware George Colom bo a Greek is sentenced under state law to be hanged for felonious assault on an 11 year old girl. The court sets the execution for Friday September 23 next year.
Frank Grygle, ex-president of the Polish National Alliance and commissioner general of the society, seeks to locate about 100 Polish families in Chippewa County. The alliance plans to purchase roughly 15,000 acres in spring, enabling members to settle and pay over time. A $40,000 fund is set for these purposes.
The jury remains out as the Radford murder case grips observers. Prosecutor Danforth and defense attorney Conway argue forcefully over the defendant’s guilt while spectators react with hopeful relief at the court’s decorum and impartial charge by Judge Jones.
In circuit court the Radford murder case moves toward the jury after closing arguments by State's Attorney Danforth and Judge Akens. Defense counsel prepare to close as Eugene and Chas. Radford testify, detailing the night of the incident and family duties.
Charles Radford testified after a Sept night entertainment that he confronted two armed men near the Hurd home. He said he fired into the air to deter them, wrestled, then killed one assailant while aiding his brother Eugene. Police were called and Radford and his brother were detained.
In Managua crowds denounce Zelaya's administration with chants of liberty and support for the United States Mexico and Estrada. Rumors claim Vasquez's forces massacred revolutionists and violated an armistice prompting calls for American intervention as vigilantes form and a local American concessionaire threatens to halt electric service over unpaid debts.
Washington reports the state department notifies of the adjournment of the Colombian congress. A treaty between the United States and Colombia, signed last January, was not laid before the congress as it would have been rejected. The pact, linked to the Panama situation, aimed to ease relations with Panama and the United States, with its fate deemed of minor consequence.
A rear collision on the Lake Shore line near Northeast Pennsylvania between Twentieth Century Limited No. 1 and Message No. 10 results in multiple fatalities and many injuries. The wreck blocks the line as relief trains, doctors, and nurses rush to the scene while officials withhold details.
Delegates from 11 organizations within the railroad employees department of the American Federation of Labor will meet in St Paul at 10 am to discuss issuing a general sympathetic strike if railroads do not promptly settle with switchmen. The convention's decision will determine whether to pursue a strike in the affected zone. Horace H. Lurton nominated for associate justice of the U S Supreme Court. R B Dear, mining contractor and former Copper Company president, dies after third surgery for appendicitis in Superior.
Minneapolis and Duluth show mixed grain quotes with No 1 northern at 1.13 a dollar and flax at 91.90 cents. South Saint Paul lists cattle and hog ranges, while Chicago live stock prices drift lower with cattle, hogs, and sheep all easing. beef, pork, and lamb quotes reflect regional market shifts.
A retired baritone recalls a late night mugging attempt thwarted by a bottle of carbolic acid carried to treat a head wound. He deflected danger with humor and saved the situation, then reveals the acid was for his hair. The piece weaves in humorous scraps from Washington Times lore and odds and ends from era newspaper fillers.
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