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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
3
A Dixon merchant and postmaster, P M Heeston Wilcox, was convicted in circuit court of horse stealing. The report also covers fires, drownings, legal actions, a long unfinished checkers game, unexpected deaths, a marriage, and an Aberdeen shed fire incident with a crippled man escaping.
A review of international tensions and domestic incidents. The Atlantic Coast Line rail violations lead the rail news while the Lake Erie and Ohio canal bill advances slowly through the Senate. Navy trials, foreign relations debates, uprisings in Central America, and multiple criminal cases fill the docket with updates from Washington and beyond.
Casualties and injuries reported across several states and provinces. Mrs Lamarche and her daughter drowned while fording the Red Deer river near Innisfail Sask. A balloonist Miss Letta Allsworth injured after a 100 foot fall at Peoria Ill. and more. White drowns in Chocolay River Mich while assisting a surveying party. Fred Ausburn fatally injured bronco busting near Dillon Mont. Stoneman of North American Lead Co. killed in Columbus Ohio auto crash. Davidson brothers injured. Mrs Havens of Marshalltown Iowa and John McElwee injured after carriage derailment.
A legislative note states that a pure food bill has been agreed upon. The agreement signals a step toward stricter food standards and enforcement provisions. Further details on draft language and timelines were not disclosed in the available text.
Washington June 28 The pure Food bill passed the senate and house and awaits the president. It makes it a crime to manufacture sell or offer for sale any adulterated medicine food or liquor or falsely branded products. First offense fines reach 500 to 1000 with possible imprisonment up to one year. subsequent offenses carry higher penalties. The act bars interstate and international shipments of adulterated goods and requires hearings with enforcement by the secretary of agriculture. Confectionery and pools are defined as adulterated if containing harmful ingredients or substitutes. Preservatives may be used externally as labeled. Misbranding covers false statements or deceptive labeling about origin or contents.
Washington June 29 Chairman Gardner of the house committee on labor filed a favorable report on the eight hour bill. It is not expected to reach the house this session. The report largely reprints the prior version with remarks of the late President McKinley from 1890 in favor of an eight hour bill then pending.
Dillon Montana June 29 Fred Anburn a young broncho buster was severely injured when a broncho ran away and dragged him under barbed wire. He was entangled and his throat was cut from ear to ear and both arms nearly severed at the elbows in the incident.
Duluth reports three incidents yielding nine fatalities. In Mohawk mine six men died in a dynamite explosion at 1 o'clock, with officials attributing it to likely carelessness. Names include Oscar Carlson and others. at Holland mine two workers Ralph Carl and Joseph Fauien perished in a dynamite blast last Friday. In Virginia, John Shorgren, 30, bookkeeper for Andrew Hamilton’s hardware, was found dead from an electric incident while turning on a light. he leaves a widow and child.
A New York report says Northern Pacific President Elliott has tendered his resignation. No confirmation by yesterday. Elliott, aged 48, was in Boston and expected back in St Paul next week. He had become president Oct 21, 1908, under C. S. Mellen, now head of New York New Haven Hartford.
Peter Rodseth, a farmer near Rugby North Dakota, drank liniment mistaken for whisky and died next day. The bottle was stored on a barn shelf in a dark corner, containing carbolic acid instead of camphor. He grew violently sick, medical aid arrived too late to save him.
Grand Rapids Minn July 1 The Duluth Miscabe and Northern road has completed stone into Holman and is pushing toward Bovey where it will enter in a few days. The line is practically the property of Oliver Iron Mining Company which will haul only its own freight. It will be months before ore is mined at Bovey and none may be shipped this summer but next spring a big rush is expected.
A storm in Bismarck on June 30 produced a lightning strike that damaged the new wing of the state capitol building. The cornice was shattered but the overall damage was not large, not noticed until rain seeped through cracks into the house chamber.
Former mayor Clausen of Clear Lake Iowa was arrested by a deputy U S marshal in charge of selling liquor illegitimately and taken to Clarion before the federal court The accusation covers two years of his incumbency as mayor.
Charles Taubke, a Rosecrans cattle owner, had $11 and notes totaling 1500 dollars stolen a week ago. He received all the money and papers by mail today. Authorities believe the thieves feared negotiating the papers.
A ceremonial event features a Russian czar delivering a pointed roast directed at the Preobrazensky uniform. Attendees note sharp humor and formal reception as part of a state wardrobe ceremony.
Report from St. Petersburg cites Emperor Nicholas urging harsh measures as a way to end revolutionary activity. Officials warn that a forced response could prompt republics in Khare koy and other southern Russian regions, while Goremykin faces pressure and possible dismissal amid ministerial repression debates.
Helena July 1 Mrs James Tanner wife of the Grand Army of the Republic commander in chief died following an automobile crash near the city. The party including Mrs J K Toole and Gen Lester Wilson Ed Bozeman were en route to Fort Harrison when the driver steered to avoid a wagon and the car went over an embankment. Mrs Tanner died at the hospital shortly after arrival.
A supposed rabid animal ran through Featherstone streets in Red Wing Minnesota on July 1 biting six dogs before the beast was killed. The head will be sent to the state board for examination. Local dogs injured include six canines in the attack.
Attorney General Moody directs suits against numerous railroad companies in Washington on June 29 to recover penalties for violating the safety appliance law through failure to maintain equipment properly. The message notes fifty two road companies are implicated.
Henry Kally, about fourteen, drowned while swimming in the Plambeau river at Park Falls Wisconsin on July 1. The body has not been recovered.
Five hundred new buildings, many residences, are under construction in Sioux City, marking a major surge in activity not seen since the 1900 boom period.
Eph Ostranga a farmer living eleven miles from Menominee fell from his wagon while driving home and was crushed to death by the wheels after consuming whisky. He was intoxicated at the time.
In South Bend Indiana on July 1 the temperature reached 99 degrees. E T Smith died of heat prostration and several others were overcome by the heat.
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