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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
6
A fragmented column surveys fashion fads and odd opinions from the era. It mocks the harem skirt trend, notes pride in various styles, and critiques old and new fashions while poking fun at cultural stereotypes and public spectacles.
In Mexico City President Diaz and Vice President Corral plan to resign by June 1, with De la Barra and Madero slated as joint regents. A new cabinet will be formed and a general amnesty proposed as part of a peace proposal. Judge Carbajal and Madero’s delegation agreed to a five day armistice to halt fighting and push toward a lasting settlement.
The Supreme Court ruled Indian rights not equal to whites under 25 year land sale restrictions and allowed assignability of desert land entry rights. It held state authority cannot block Oklahoma gas pipelines crossing borders, and affirmed railroad safety appliance duties.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania twenty two young women received the white veil at Malicrodt convent. Among them were Catherine Wagner Waconia Minnesota Anna Homan Lemare Iowa Irma Blackenburg Milwaukee Anna Wilt gen Lemars Iowa Cecelia Gangel boM Minneapolis and Elizabeth Harvey Waconia Minnesota. End of the Boycott Sought: Taft urged to end the boycott nationwide. National Association of Manufacturers and American Federation of Labor push government action against coercive organizations and seek punishment or dissolution of groups enforcing the boycott.
Frank N. Hom stet, a banker and manufacturer from New York City, was acquitted of bribery charges tied to a bank repository ordinance exposed in the councilmanic graft crusade in Pittsburg Pennsylvania.
Dr G H Buck, charged with poisoning his wife with cyanide last November 2, was found guilty of first degree murder in Greenburg Kansas. The verdict states Buck caused the death with intent and malice.
Rioting and pillaging followed Pachuca's surrender as rebels intoxicated themselves and resisted commanders. Four townspeople hid in their homes while banks were dynamited and looted, with fear spreading through Pachuca as Sara taenes capital of Hidalgo. A relief route to the city faced heavy traffic and disruption amid looming danger.
The draft treaty to settle all international disputes by arbitration expands the scope beyond vital interest and national honor. A commission of inquiry will first probe differences and, if needed, urge arbitration. once decided, the ruling binds disputing nations as negotiations begin with Britain and France toward Senate submission.
Anaconda Copper Mining Company annual meeting in Anaconda re-elected directors including Ben B. Thayer and William Rockefeller. It disclosed the Clarke mine sale valued at 7 million dollars with Amalgamated Copper transferring to Anaconda for 112,000 shares, and reported a six month profit of 4,214,023.22 ending December.
New York announces completion of negotiations for a Chicago elevated railway merger. Initial papers signed at National City Bank to underwrite 22 million dollars in cash for stockholders. Plan consolidates 117 miles of track serving 500000 daily, with over 160 million dollars capital, aiming to unify all street railway transit in Chicago.
One death and two prostrations reported in Chicago during the hot spell of May 18. Weather bureau records show the day as the hottest in 38 years with a maximum of 89 degrees.
Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks spoke at the opening of the national convention of the German Reformed church missionary movement in Canton Ohio. He praised the late President McKinley and visited his tomb later in the day.
State Senator Edgar I. Crawford and Representatives A. Clark Lowry and Owen J. Evans were indicted by a grand jury in Columbus for bribe solicitation. Crawford allegedly asked $200 from W. H. Cook, Lowry faces charges in a stamp legislation case, and Evans is accused of soliciting from John F. Weles for a local option vote. Bond set at $5,000 each. Evans is linked to Senator Atlee Pomerene, who testified and is mentioned as a U S senate candidate.
Springfield report from the Helms committee on William Lorimer’s U S Senate election cites bribery and corruption as central to the outcome. It criticizes Judge Petit’s habeas corpus ruling in the Tilden Cummings Mitchell case and mentions the jackpot episode but urges no reopening or unseating actions.
Washington DC Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee debate revising the wool schedule for three hours with no decision. Key issue is revenue as placing raw wool on the free list would slash about 21 million dollars in annual revenue from a total wool schedule exceeding 40 million. Some propose cutting duties to 5 or 6 cents per pound and gradually reducing by a penny yearly to avoid government budget disruption.
Maurice McKenna of Fon du Lac told District Attorney 8. J. William that he represents the Deltz family and asked about pending action against Clarence, Leane and Myra Deltz for murderous assault. The case is set over to the November term. McKenna previously handled Evelyn Romadka’s Chicago case. He knew Mrs Romadka’s parents in Oshkosh. Mrs Romadka was reported associating with a Chicago burglary suspect.
Senator Stone of Missouri told the Senate finance committee during the reciprocity and free list hearings that he would press for a vote soon. He opposed dragging out the sessions. Senator Penrose, committee chair, believed hearings would end soon as about 20 Detroit businessmen led by Milton A. McRae of the Detroit board of commerce arrived to boost support for the reciprocity treaty.
In Louis, Missouri English Lutheranism becomes a distinct denomination as 80 English congregations merge with 3,000 German congregations. From now on English churches form the core of 24 districts within the Lutheran Church in the United States.
Hebrew lawyer and American Jewish committee address flare of anti Jewish agitation after a boy’s body is found in a cave near a Jewish quarter. They dispute ritual murder claims, urge wide publicity to prevent repetition of pogroms, and urge caution toward Russian government narratives.
Market notes from Minneapolis Duluth and St Paul dated May 19 itemize grain prices Wheat May 48 cents, July 92 cents No 1 northern 1.00 and No 2 northern 99.6 cents No 1 durum 90 cents No 2 corn 8 cents No white oats 31 2 cents malting 98 cents No 2 rye 9 cents No 1 flax 2.52. In Duluth Wheat May 31 01/2 cents July 88 cents No 1 northern 1.00 and No 1 durum 16 2 percent. In St Paul cattle steer 5.10 to 5.25 cows 2.50 to 3.80 calves 3.00 to 5.50 hogs 5.80 to 5.90 sheep yearlings 3.00 to 5.60.
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