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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
2
A compact line summary presents the day’s top developments across politics economy and society. It highlights notable decisions events and shifts in brief form reflecting the newspaper’s concise wire service style.
Mail advices from Colombia warn of a possible great revolution after President Reyes leaves for Europe. The Baranquilla garrison mutinies, proclaiming Gonzales Valencia as president. In Belgrade, 260 Austrian soldiers and 60 gendarmes are captured on a Servian river island, provoking a Vienna protest. amid broader reports of tariff talk, union activity, and political upheaval across Europe and America.
Eight senators will serve on the senate conference committee on the tariff bill eight men five Republicans and three Democrats chosen by seniority on finance committees Aldrich Burrows Penrose Hale Cullom Republicans and Daniel Money Bailey Democrats will represent the senate in the conference.
Central Headquarters for United States to be in Minneapolis led by C. H. Prior with a $225,000 capital, forming a national flour purchasing syndicate. Len C. El flor will be president, John Tenby vice president, George Hawkins general manager, with branches planned in Louisville Cincinnati Chicago and more. Objective is to secure bottom market prices by bulk purchases for bakery firms across America. Twenty five Minneapolis bakers join, buying 2 to 10 carloads each to leverage open bids against large buyers like the National Biscuit Company.
The Department of Agriculture crop report shows U.S. area planted at 109,006,000 acres, up 7,218,000 from last year. Winter wheat condition 82.4 percent, spring wheat 52.7 percent, tobacco acreage 1,803,336 acres with 89.8 percent condition, and average conditions across crops listed against prior month and year benchmarks.
Washington report says James T. McCleary of Minnesota former congressman and interim postmaster general is the likely choice for Mint Director, succeeding Frank Leach who resigns for a California business post. McVeagh supports him and the nomination is expected before Congress adjourns.
Gustave Krause, reportedly driven by insanity from an old injury, killed his wife with a sandbag and brass knuckles at their home in St Louis. He then bound their four year old to a bedstead, fired a rifle, and attempted to poison himself with two half pints of liquor before dying.
In early morning there were three masked men who held inmates at the Nellie mine on Bear Creek at gunpoint and escaped with about $40,000 in gold. A former employee, Zannetti, was arrested in Telluride amid an investigation. Police tie Zanetti to the crime through a recent loan of a rifle.
The Lutheran synod of Missouri and states votes to merge with the German Lutheran Synod across the United States Canada and abroad. Language rules banning English in services are rescinded. The German synod numbers about 600000 members while Missouri area has 26000. Missouri will keep a separate district within the merged body. Ratification by congregations is needed.
Mrs. Mary J. Buck, 58, a longtime Garrison resident, died after a bee from a hive swarmed onto her head on her porch in Mason City. Neighbor trying to move the hive aided in the incident as Buck suffered a fatal sting to the right temple. She collapsed and died before doctors arrived.
Rev Loomis Black of First Universalist Church announces retirement on August 1 to pursue socialist work. He says the church has no definite policy on current problems and refuses to influence issues or assist the common people in obtaining fair profits and rights. The clergyman states his salary offer did not sway his decision.
Afton New Mexico 85 miles west of El Paso reports that ten Texas horse buyers were attacked by outlaws as they camped with 300 cattle. Nine traders were killed and one escaped wounded to reach Afton with the news.
A Sazonia ship arrived in Boston with a bridal party of African, Scottish, and English lasses to christen a new dock valued at one million dollars. The ceremony drew a festive crowd as the ship tied up at Bant Boston and sparked local interest in the international welcome.
Severe winds and electrical storms swept multiple towns, killing one at Steubenville Camp Meeting and another near Danville. A tornado and cyclone‑like wind damaged stores, towers, and a power substation in several areas, injuring dozens and threatening river excursion travelers along the Mississippi.
The Minnesota Attorney General says railroads may haul crushed rock free or at reduced rates for state and local road improvements without violating the anti pass law. The opinion, sent to J B Mills of the railroad and ware house commission, states the provision allows free carriage for public highway work.
Minneapolis markets show wheat prices with No 1 northern at 1.30 1/2 percent and Sept at 1.11 1/2 dollars, Durum No 1 at 1.22 and No 3 white at 48 cents. Duluth notes No 1 northern at 1.29 1/2 with Sept at 1.11 1/2 dollars. South St Paul lists cattle bids Brears 4.50 to 5.50, cows 3.25 to 4.25, hogs 7.60 to 7.60, mutton 5.50, lamb 6.75.
Cattle 15c lower with steers at 5.60 for 750 head, cows 4.5 to 5.75, heifers 3.60 to 7, calves 3 to 8.26, stockers and feeders 3.00 to 5.10. Hogs 5c to 10c lower, heavy meat 7.95 to 8.10, butcher hogs 1,850 to 7.90, packing 7.65 to 7.85, bids around 5, 60 to 7, 25 for Bigs, bulk sales about 7,600.
A National Association of Clothiers special committee warns wearers of ready made clothing to expect at least a 25 percent price rise, blaming the retention of Dingley Wool Tariff rates. They claim worsted costs will surge and advise that a $10, $15, or $20 suit could rise by 20 to 25 percent, totaling a $120 million yearly burden. The group cites manufacturers’ figures and requests Senate action to avert higher prices.
Canadian Pacific will dispatch trains between Swift Current and Medicine Hat by telephone within two weeks, replacing telegraphing for routing while keeping telegraph staff for general railway work. The Detroit convention highlighted telephone dispatching as successfully tested on major American railways. Pacific trains will carry telephone equipment to contact nearest stations during delays.
In Duluth Minnesota a fire at Tonawanda mills consumed eighteen million feet of lumber valued at roughly four hundred fifty thousand to five hundred thousand dollars. The cause remains undetermined as investigators inspect the scene.
New York reports John D. Rockefeller's eightieth birthday marked by a secret visit to Pocanco Hills. Simultaneously, Standish company declares a one cent per gallon price increase, triggering public reaction and fueling speculation about Rockefeller's influence on events.
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