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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
9
A dense jumble of opinions and notes from The Standard reflecting on Halley’s comet, polar exploration, aviation risks, earthquakes in Mexico, Italian politics, Chicago traffic remedies, barnacle battleships, and early 20th century international steamship links. The piece weaves science, travel, and public concerns with offhand commentary and speculative headlines.
Dr. Cook announced he favored Copenhagen review of his polar records to let American geography groups examine data. He spoke at the Willard hotel after arriving in Washington and dodged a direct answer on a South Pole expedition while noting it would be easier and less risky than reaching the North Pole. Dr. Harvey Wiley pressed Cook with food questions as the talk ended with a reception at the National Press Club.
Mitchell South Dakota marks a grand closing day for the corn palaces with the largest attendance on record and streets crowded after the show. Confetti and various festivities followed the performance by the United States Marine Band which received a great ovation from local citizens.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw says she sent funds to her brother Howard to obtain his release on bail after a New Haven arrest for selling a fake diamond ring. She claims she pawned her engagement ring and wired 250 dollars. Nesbit insisted her brother is innocent.
Manitoba Grain Growers Association gains right to sample and grade every wheat shipment from the Canadian northwest in Winnipeg railway yards. Samplers begin work today with on duty coverage day and night. yard officials initially resisted opening cars but conceded access.
Faribault Commercial Club hosted a reception honoring Dr. James Dobbin rector of Shattuck’s School. The event recognized his leadership and service to the institution and community.
The Pierre exposition opens with strong crowds as 5,000 registrants shown Sunday night. Booths opened at midnight drawing visitors from many states. Judge Witten oversaw orderly notary shifts while attractions include an Indian camp and a theater recreation of General Gustar’s battle. Sullivan and Kiuran promote simple life exhibits among early registrants and exhibitors.
At Aberdeen on October 4 midnight marked the start of public land registration for Cheyenne and Standing Rock agencies. Within an hour about 1,400 applicants sought 10,000 quarter sections, with crowds swelling as trains bring visitors. officials expect up to 20,000 registrations that day and possibly 100,000 overall. Two notable notaries, Mrs Belle B Fisher and Miss Elizabeth Witzel, attract applicants seeking like favors. New hotels and tents accommodate guests with $2.20 for 24 hours including registration, $1 for lodging, 35 cents meals, and 25 cents registration.
A prairie fire west of town on October 4 burned about a mile and a half of territory before extinction. The blaze spread rapidly in strong winds, drawing many citizens to help fight it as crews prepared to supply water and control the flames.
A report from Kingston Ont notes a new bill consolidates liability for transport and delivery in Canada. The Dominion board of railway commissioners orders carriers to be responsible for goods from origin, even if routing through other railways or cross-border modes under joint agreements.
A report notes water flow from the well is highly charged with natural gas, making ignition dangerously easy. The flow will burn continuously day and night, with crowds gathering as the total registrations reach 180 by 4 o’clock tonight.
New York reports Wilbur Wright flying a twenty mile Hudson River route during the Hudson Fulton celebration. He remained aloft for thirty three seconds over warships and crowds, then landed at Governors Island amid cheers from soldiers and civilians. The flight surprised spectators as the motor issue curtailed plans for a longer demonstration, with Wright heading to Washington to teach army officers.
The Insurance Commissioner warns that many threshers violate the law requiring a $500 bond or indemnifying policy to protect farmers from fires caused by steam threshers. Farmers should verify bonds or policies before letting threshers operate and report noncompliance. penalties include fines from $100 to $300 for failure to comply.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Cook intends to ask the University of Copenhagen to waive to the first examination of his records but the university’s action will depend on Gook sves Baltimars Ost. 4. Cook says he will seek a prompt review while asking the university to withhold results until records are examined by global scientific societies.
The government has completed arrangements for a takeover of all stations of the Mar ton wireless and Lloyds items, except the long-distance stations at Poldhu and Cofton retained for a projected trans-Atlantic service. Pioneer Crese Merchant Dead in Crestro Iowa Charlies L White aged 70 dies suddenly leaving a wife and one son.
Vancouver reports a gas fueled explosion at Wellington colliery No. 5 near Nanimo trapping sixty miners sixty miles north of Victoria. Rescue efforts continue as the fire spreads and the death toll is feared to rise with twenty five men rescued badly burned and others unaccounted for.
The United States Court of Appeals affirmed John R. Walsh's conviction for misapplication of Chicago National Bank funds. The defense argued lack of criminal intent, but the opinion clarifies that criminality hinges on bad faith or innocence under Section 5209. Walsh has 30 days to seek further review and remains free on $50 000 bond pending possible Supreme Court action, with a six year sentence if not reversed.
A head on collision three miles south of Farmer City Illinois at 3:00 AM killed four and injured thirty after a late fall special from Springfield struck a southbound Illinois Central train. Both engineers survived but were wounded. misread orders blamed the wreck amid a state fair crowd returning visitors and delegates from a Sunday school convention.
New York on Oct 5 the passenger Marquise Marie Montlere Merinville aged 46 died aboard the Kron Prinz Isal Cecilie just before quarantine. Cause of death Brights disease. Before marriage she was Miss May Caldwell of Louisville Kentucky. As Miss Caldwell she funded gifts toward the Catholic University in Washington and received a papal medal for church service. The marquise had been blind and deaf for several years.
Mrs Minnie Turner of B Street Ann darko Oklahoma credits Dean's Kidney Pills for rapid health improvement from backache swollen limbs and kidney discomfort. She says five boxes greatly helped her and she is telling everyone. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A varied column cites a farmer diet tip praising Quaker Oats for vigor and economy, a playful home scene of a mother returning from club duties to prepare supper, a british style domestic vignette about an invalid husband and a maid, and a four year old boy quipping to his mother to skip his stomach in a Judge's Library piece.
A reader recalls a year of nerve recovery after switching from coffee to Postum at meals. The testimonial claims improved health, steadier nerves, and better classroom performance. The account contrasts initial failure with a successful, lengthy boil that yielded a rich flavor. It cites The Road to Wellville and a famous health classic as context for the product’s claimed benefits.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a crowd scene and a search or pursuit involving Mobriti Aghitesell Wright and others. Readable names are sparse but imply a gathering and potential pursuit. Further context needed to determine specifics, actions, and outcomes.
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