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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
10
A fragmentary exchange in Modern Society shows confusion over how to convey an inquiry to Mrs Jones. The odd phrasing suggests a miscommunication or errant handwriting as the note passes between speakers.
An old advertisement praises a device and remedies for catarrh claiming cures through a blend of minerals and blood purifiers. The text asserts internal and surface action with a宣 claim of permanent relief and mentions Cheney & Co Toledo as the supplier and druggists as retailers.
A historical fragment notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claimed to soothe teething pain and wind colic for children, with boasts of calming effects during infancy. The text reflects 19th century advertising language and questionable health claims.
President Roosevelt spoke in Indianapolis at the Lawton monument unveiling and urged government control of interstate rail traffic. He praised Indiana’s Oliver Morton and outlined proposals for railroad regulation, stock supervision, investor protection, and universal accounting. Vice President Fairbanks followed with a short address.
Report from Washington notes Japanese nationals evade law during a nationwide dispute. As the ambassador protests San Francisco treatment and resolutions demand protection, many Japanese slip into the country via the frontier, from Mexico and Canada, and openly through Seattle and San Francisco with forged papers.
Senator Eugene Hale of Maine, a Johns Hopkins patient, rested well after a good night in Baltimore on June 2.
Teonara Hedlin was arrested here yesterday for stealing mail from the post office box of GC W Richardson. Richardson had lost his key three weeks ago and has since missed mail from his box.
A fire at Jacob Rothschilds Ocean avenue cottage in West End Long Branch New Jersey left two people missing and several injured. Local authorities and fire crews battled the flames as residents watched from the street.
In Brooklyn Myrtle Avenue Police Court Harry Schmidt of Armour & Co faces charges for selling meat by short weight. Inspectors found box weights show fifty pounds while only about forty six pounds were present. Magistrate Nunner orders trial and plans action against Armour & Co officials for alleged fraud.
Middletown Conn June 1 Uncle Horace Johnson known as an accurate weather prophet warns Manhattan Island and nearby areas will be destroyed by a great earthquake in August. He claims half of New York oil will sink into the East River and the other half into the North River with incalculable property losses. He says he has studied astronomy and atmospheric changes and predicted past catastrophes with certainty.
In San Francisco on June 2 attorney Charles J. Farrall defending Schmit trial was sentenced to jail twice for contempt by Judge Dunne shortly before adjournment. The imprisonments were later revoked at the mayoral counsel’s request. Farrall argued with Assistant District Attorney Heney and refused to sit down, provoking the judge. Ten jurors have been secured.
Lake Charles reports worsen with Cameron parish cut off by floodwater. Calcasieu River rose two feet since Thursday night. All sawmills closed. Weather and tide conditions hinder communication and rescue efforts amid widespread damage.
Charles Collins, a miner, was trapped for seventeen hours at Basin, Montana. Rescuers found him alive but injured. he later died in Butte from the shock of the incident.
City of Mexico reports a man named Francis Aldape set fire to his home late last night after his wife threatened to leave him. Four family members died in the blaze and six others were seriously injured. Two of the injured are feared dead. Aldape was arrested.
The notice suggests new rate laws may be required to address a railway issue. It emphasizes seeking a solution through updated pricing or regulatory measures.
Officials warn of harsher restraining orders against ticket agents after a court order stalls the new rate plan. Governor John A Johnson expresses concern over renewed railroad controvery and vows the public will not accept returning to prior abuses, while lawmakers seek compromise to avoid further clashes.
The Weather Bureau reports Sunday in June 2 was the coldest day on record for New York. Snow fell on the city tops and Catskills reports tell of snow squalls and frozen patches. Skyscraper tops saw flakes and a stiff breeze muted summer plans as excursions were canceled.
Body of John Arpan, a witness in rustler cases, was found mangled near the gathering track about seven miles from Port Pierre. Authorities suggest the death may be linked to his role as a state’s witness, with a coroner’s jury to investigate.
A professor returning home with his umbrella boasts of absent minded anecdotes to his wife Alma. She corrects him, noting he left his umbrella at home and did not bring it.
A nine year old boy, Carl Johns son, was shot accidentally while with a companion. Grave wounds are reported but the full condition is unclear. Local authorities investigate the incident in Warren as the boy receives care.
In Oskiloosa Richard Harding was killed by companions who mistook his snoring for a wild animal scent. In La Follette Wisconsin on June 2 a meeting with 150 supporters advanced plans for a La Follette presidential boom.
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