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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1910
Page
7
A mosaic of lighthearted jests touches on flying machines in Toussaint era, a Philadelphia roof theft from a church, Pendulum-like political notes, and playful observations. Headlines range from British police warnings to Paris morals plans, with local tidbits on subs, hats, and housework education.
A mob in Newark Ohio attacked Licking County Jail and hanged Carl Etherington 22 a strike breaker from Kentucky after dragging him from his cell Following the raid deputies sought troops to guard six other detainees The crowd dispersed by nightfall leaving no further disorder The day ended with quiet streets and lingering fear of further incidents
Brakeman Jones of Waterloo died instantly when 27 freight cars piled under a bridge in the Red Cedar river wreck near Orbard on the Illinois Central line. Authorities report the disaster occurred July 11 amid a wreckage scene connecting two towns in TowA.
The Duke d'Alencon was buried in Orlandns chapel beside his wife who was burned at a charity burn.
Minneapolis reports feud over Minnesota participation in the National Conservation Congress to be held in St Paul. Local committees, led by Baker and Pinchot allies, dispute Taft’s omission and Senator Nelson’s exclusion. Negotiations with Pinchot and Shipp proceed as parties demand harmony or threaten to move the congress.
A fatal street car collision occurred at Pembina street level crossing in Winnipeg at 4 45 PM. Flagman McCloy and engineer H Nichols misread signals causing street car 62 to be struck. Mrs John Lawrence and her 3 year old son were thrown from the trailer. the boy survived while the mother died. Conductor John Urquhart was badly injured and in hospital. his condition was critical.
Willam Loeb Jr, Roosevelt’s ally and Taft supporter, meets Sec Norton in Beverly to discuss politics. He says there is no rift between Theodore Roosevelt and the Taft administration and that Roosevelt’s visitors are friends, not insurgents seeking endorsements.
In Asiatic Russia near Kisilarawat on the trans-Caspian line a derailment killed nineteen and injured thirty one. In New York State the New York Central Northern and Western Express No 59 wreck near Newton Hook left three trainmen dead and passengers shaken though later able to continue their journeys.
New York reports adjournment of Porter Charlton’s hearing in Jersey City to August 11. If papers for his extradition to Italy to face murder charges miss the state department action, he may be discharged from custody. Charleston time limits warn that Italy would likely refuse to extradite without a broader agreement on handing over Italian fugitives.
A Missouri Pacific line near Larimore St Louis County was the scene of a failed holdup by three masked youths. Engineer Quinn used a ruse to uncouple a baggage car and dash the train to safety, while fireman and conductor quelled passengers. The bandits fled. three men were arrested awaiting investigation.
Glenn Curtiss flew 50 miles in 1 hour 14 minutes 59 seconds along the beach at Atlantic City to set an American record. He completed laps, then circled the resort before landing as cheering crowds greeted him. He also achieved a rapid climb of 1 600 feet in 5 minutes 51 seconds with observers including Mrs. Curtiss and Walter Brookins.
The Cape Girardeau struck a snag and sank to the river bottom near Turkey Island fifty miles south of St Louis. About 150 aboard were rescued ashore and later by train. Captain Wm H Leythe directed the evacuation as passengers, many women and children, slept through the collision.
About 3000 carpenters in Chicago area factories and offices walk out seeking higher wages. The strike disrupts stores and workplaces and could affect local industry and daily operations.
W. W. Eble recently retired alderman of Minneapolis Twelfth ward was deemed insane after examination by Court Commissioner Bates and committed to the Rochester state hospital for the insane.
W. H. Allison, president of the First National Bank of Boulder, and Judges James Garrigues and Harry P. Gamble were badly injured when a car carrying them skidded over an 18 foot cliff near Fort Collins Colorado. Allison is probably fatally hurt according to reports from the scene.
About three million dollars worth of gold dust has reached Fairbanks banks since snow fell six weeks ago. Over one million in dust shipped to Seattle with more on the way. In Seattle Adolph Hellar, 63, a retired Chicago packer and former Chicago Board of Trade member, died en route home.
In Mexico City Gen Porfirio Diaz, who will be 80 on September 13, is reelected president for a six year term. Remon Corral is elected vice president, marking the seventh term associated with Diaz's leadership and Corrals’ stance.
A large soaking rain across Minnesota North Dakota improves pasture drought conditions and late crops. Western Minnesota reports fires out and relief for dairymen. North Dakota eyes benefits for flax grain corn potatoes hay and vegetables though overall conditions remain fragile.
Bessie Crawford, eldest daughter of John Crawford a former member of parliament, was instantly killed Saturday in an automobile accident near her home in Neepawa Manitoba. She was driving and may have set the brakes too hard. the car sped, overturned, and she died at the scene.
Cattle market 10 to 16 cents lower. Beeves 5.25 to 8.40, western steers 5.10, calves 6.75 to 8.50. Hog market 15 to 20 cents lower, 8.95 to 9.15, mixed 8.70 to 9.10, heavy 8.95 to 9.15, pigs 8.85 to 9.20, bulk 8.68 to 8.85. Sheep 26 cents lower native 2.75 to 4.50, yearlings 4.50 to 5.35, lambs native 4.60 to 7.60, western 4.50 to 7.25. Light up.
Minneapolis report shows July wheat at 91.05 percent with July futures at 1.11 and Sept at 1.14. Prices listed for No 1 northern and No 2 northern wheats, Durum, corn, oats, barley, rye, and futures in Duluth and St Paul markets. South St Paul cattle and sheep market data include steers at 5 206.60, cows 4.00 to 5.00, lambs 7.00 to 8.50, with other figures for Hore and related entries.
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