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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
4
A column notes Lordy McQuarry and Seho harie Republicans discuss a Roosevelt dream anecdote from the New York Herald. The piece praises party unity over factionalism, highlighting Byrne's growing Minnehaha county support as a favorable factor in the gubernatorial race per the Sioux Falls Argus Leader.
The trends of Frank M. Byrne show growing support among Republicans statewide, with faction less divisions as party backers rally to a named old time citizen well versed in state needs who would bring steady governance and a level hand.
The Missouri dog song gains popularity beyond its home state as cartoonists adopt the horned canine motif. Reportedly tied to Speaker Clark and the Missouri Democratic convention, it provokes wide amusement and anticipated controversy during the presidential campaign.
Reported statements from Marconi officials, Titanic crew, and captains outline wireless news delays, iceberg sighting by Frederick Fleet, and rescue attempts. Accounts mention Mount Temple near rescue, Olympic boat concerns, and recovery of bodies including John Jacob Astor and Isidor Straus, with 205 bodies brought to Halifax aboard Mackay Bennett.
Representative Nelson of Wisconsin urges Congress to probe Solicitor McCabe and Chief Melvin over meat inspection fraud claims. The House authorizes a banking and currency committee inquiry into financial interests and possible money trust links by a 241 to 15 vote. Norris of Nebraska wins passage of a Justice Department information request on Judge Archbold without debate.
Labor news reports the Federation of Federations warns of a nationwide rail strike by over 300000 Western railroad workers if mediation fails for the Harriman and Illinois Central carmen dispute. Ten thousand coal miners in Eastern Ohio return to work after idle since April 1.
Pittsburg financial circles were thrown into turmoil by the stock exchange report that Scully, Painter and Beach, a leading local brokerage, has filed for bankruptcy with more than 500000 dollars involved.
Correspondence from Ortley notes Fred Koll visited Theos Thorholds and gathered signatures for a Penpesinee petition. Rhodes and wife returned from Sisseton with lumber for a new house, Johnsons prepared for large scale hauling, Bendickson family attended confirmations, school events and prizes described, several residents traveled to Sisseton for business and leisure, Lilleyards plan to move to Canada, Lawrence Olson visiting and preaching in Bethel church.
A booster advertisement invites the homeless to join a home-building campaign in 1912. It urges visiting the store to discuss plans and view lumber and price figures, promising cheap wood as forests dwindle. The note emphasizes a new era of building and urges action to begin breaking ground immediately.
Local notes from Eddy report a Sunday prohibition lecture by Mr Hulsaple praised by attendees at Bethel church. Social events include gatherings with the Walstad and Rohn youths, a birthday birth for a Satre baby, a temperance society formed at Bethel with over fifty members, and a planned necktie social at Sundahl schoolhouse in Enterprise township on May 5.
Alma Hillestad spent Sunday with her party after attending a basket social hosted by Bernice Cook at her schoolhouse in One Road township Satie. Judging by their happy contends they must have had a very enjoyable day.
Ottate Spring Grove reports business callers Varry and Maurie Lake at Peever on Saturday Pear. Jarman returned to Sys Lake’s after a Summit visit with ill Aunt Mrs. Terman Fitz. Wren and Watters planned a smiling trip to Enemy Swi for a big mumnsher catch at the Big Coulee hall. Next Sun noon the Big Coulee hall play at Henry B earth’s place. J. T. Ladd and Joe Campbell noted as ill or grieving.
A fragmentary local item notes wet weather, a young city leader among the youth, and Aberdeen and Sisseton activity. It mentions Abraham Crawford and Dave Williams, both Indians, being operated on for appendicitis, and reports the Sisseton high school base ball team losing to Peever 11 to 12 at Peever Saturday.
Dr and Mrs Robertson Dr and Mrs Glas Mr and Mrs Will Thomas Rev and Mrs Christianson and Andrew Staing were among those who attended the closing exercises at Good Will Mission on Thursday.
Readers question the Ndawl OU Co’s fuel practices and allege questionable agency actions while noting Jawn D2’s reputed university endorsement. The fragment hints at public dissatisfaction with gasoline quality and potential corporate links.
Bud Gilbert and George Gos have been in the city the past week doing sign painting. They completed two large signs for the C. EB. McGowan Lumber Co, which have drawn considerable favorable comment.
M. L. Stavig will soon begin building a new residence on the site of his current home, which is being moved to make way. The house, valued between 8000 and 9000 dollars, is touted as one of the finest in the city, with lumber to be supplied by Sullivan Lumber Co.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the illness and death of their baby, acknowledging the support received from the community.
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