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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
8
A heavy hailstorm and lightning caused damage and injuries Sunday night. Barns and windows were shattered, and One road area faced power and damage concerns. Community events include a Norwegian song recital on June 13 and a church gathering. Cars and farms saw weather related impacts.
Grant J. W. Hannisch posted primary notices while J R Needham and wife visited Mrs Valentine. Olga and Vera Negard called on Dan Donovan. Magnus Hansen had hay stolen from Dry Run. Van Voris called on Hansen. W S Boyd and wife with William Nieland, Grant school board members, attended an education meeting at Sisseton. Applewan a lively gatheringSaturday.
Easter week social life and school news from Sisseton area courses. North side students Tra wel Martinson Emil Okeson Mary Barrett and a brother wrote the final eighth grade examination at the court house in Sisseton. South district Agnes Lundstrom Gladys Jol son Quintin Isabelle Ponder and others took exams at Peever. Social visits and home stays interrupted by heavy rain and wind.
In Sisseton area, John Mindergil and Leonard Mindergil Birrett were seen working on the Meridian road north of Sisseton last week. Quintin and John Wondermiere Peeyer are noted for an objective business paint on Tuesday. Johonie Lirson is working with Peoyer this week. Fate is ticket endorsed by the suishine.
Community updates include Hutchens Bers trip to the Valley and Hanson’s visit to Fergus Falls, with casual visits from Paulson and Daline’s recovery. Miss Bailly’s school term ends, a program and refreshments follow, and sports talk notes yard games and local ball tosses. Various residents make business trips, remodel homes, and plan new ventures including a granary, while votes oppose the leading candidates.
A South Dakota endorsement urges voters to reelect Robert J Gamble citing ten years of service and strong actions to assist homesteaders. It warns that Gamble’s experience is essential to handle the Indian question and lands policy, urging a June 4 vote against machine candidates and slate politics.
Washington reports the transport Prairie with 775 marines has reached a Cuban port. The dispatch notes possible U S naval action to protect American plantations if Cuban forces are unavailable, amid tensions after Taft and Gomez exchanges.
The Senate passed a joint resolution extending Congress thanks and appropriating 1,000 for a medal to Captain Arthur H. Rostron of the Carpathia. The Carpathia’s crew also received a vote of thanks. The resolution, introduced by Senator Smith after presenting the Titanic report, was adopted immediately without committee reference.
Tokyo May 29 Great suffering from high rice prices due to last year’s crop shortage prompts the government to cut the duty to 40 sen per 100 pounds. This sweeping move is expected to relieve the shortage and materially lower the staple’s price.
Tulsa reports Skiatook Oklahoma nearly wiped out by cyclone leaving fourteen killed and many injured. Wires down and casualty figures unconfirmed. Authorities scramble to verify damage and coordinate aid.
Incensed workers at the Wood Mill enclave protest after mill officials barred soliciting memberships for the Industrial Workers of the World inside the gates. About 400 or 500 caldera in the wood mil area joined the action as tensions rise with American company group.
Rumors grip Washington that attempts will seat new national committeemen to serve on the Republican national committee when contest cases open in Chicago on June 6. Taft backers warn delegates have no legal standing to elect a national committee until credentials are passed on by the existing committee and the credential panel.
Illinois Republican delegates pledged to Roosevelt were invited to Oyster Bay to discuss concerted action with Colonel Roosevelt. A telegram from the Roosevelt headquarters said he would meet them and other friends Saturday to coordinate plans for central states delegates and to aid in securing convention control.
Senator Newlands proposes a gradual tariff plan to reduce duties by 10 percent initially and 5 percent yearly for four years, totaling a 30 percent cut. A five member nonpartisan tariff commission appointed by the president would decide which products qualify for the reductions.
The government application in the Sherman lawsuit against Herman Sielecken and other members of the Brazilian coffee valorization combine for a preliminary injunction to restrain disposal of 950000 bags of coffee in New York warehouse storage was denied by Judge la Combe in federal court with Judges Coxe Noyes and Ward concurring.
Reports received at the Italian embassy in Washington say Italian and Turkish troops engaged near Sidi Said on May 24. The skirmish lasted until noon with Turkish forces ceasing fire. Also reported is the raising of the Rhodes blockade, though bay movement remains prohibited.
Chicago May 29. Rivalry for the love of an Italian girl led to the murder of Tony Campanion, 27. Detectives seek John Jorris, 28, based on information from a woman described as the innocent motive for the crime.
The article recalls Frank M. Byrne's long arrival in the region and notes he will receive the Republican nomination for governor in June. It contrasts Byrne with opponent Geo W. Egan, who has faced backlash over a past attack on the supreme court and public apologies. It highlights past votes, qualifications, and a streak of state leadership.
Taken Up Cum to my plate one mile east of Vig P.O, one more colt, between 2 and 3 years old. Owner can have same by paying for this notice and cost of keeping annual 492 Ole Larson. Vig, S. D., May 24, 1912. Smash the slate.
John W Hicks of Sisseton SD praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble back pain and regulated kidney secretions. The ad notes a 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents urging readers to Remember the name Doan's.
Alonzo B. Matthews of Liseton in Robarts County South Dakota petitions Judge James D. Eliott for a full discharge from all debts under bankruptcy acts. He states he was adjudged bankrupt on December and surrendered all property and complied with court requirements. Dated March 6, 1012.
Court orders hearing on May 7 1912 in Sioux Falls on petition filed May 2 1912. Clerk to mail copy to editors and publish twice in The Sisseton Plaindard. Judge James D. Elliott presides. seal affixed in Sioux Falls.
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