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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
5
The column surveys diverse topics from Persian rug pricing to modern warfare shifts, railings against pride in technology, and the plight of Jews in Russia. It notes U S farm growth, prisoner aid, and a deadly joyride incident, while General Brun predicts air and submerged warfare dominance.
Government reports an airship broke from moorings at Mount Weather Wu signal service station and did not reappear from an altitude of a mile or more. Unclear fragments describe balincas and a possible return to owner for meteorological use.
A United States cattle breeders convention set for Denver in January will discuss beef prices and farm appetites for meat. Minnesota and the Dakotas are forecast to yield about 205 million bushels of wheat this year, with prices rising amid strong demand and government estimates.
Continuous rains left Monterey submerged and 14 000 homeless as floodwaters swept through the town. Authorities report 1 200 dead, with 600 bodies recovered and property losses estimated between 7 and 12 million. The Estansuela reservoir pipe broke leaving the city without drinking water and streetcar service halted.
The steamer Ohio with about 210 aboard ran aground near Steep Point Alaska as wireless operator George E Eccles and a rescuer, Frederick J Stephen, gave their lives to save others. Kingfaber Humbolt and Rupert Guy boats aided survivors, with 20 rescued by Humbolt and others by Rupert City and Vancouver.
Glenn H. Curtiss wins the International Cup in a 12.42 mile course at Rheims with a 15 minute 50.6 second time. Ble riot and Latham follow, while Bleriot fails to beat Curtiss after switching propellers. Mrs Roosevelt and party watch from a special box as spectators witness the dramatic race.
A gasoline tank exploded in the Kelly Canning factory killing George McRoberts and injuring three others probably fatally. The blaze destroyed the building causing about 100000 dollars in damage while workers, mainly women, fled the flames. Mrs Walker was among the severely injured and may die.
Arden New York report that Mr Harriman is better and the Harriman family is hopeful. Rev J Holmes McGuiness, Harriman’s personal chaplain, confirms the improvement and declines to elaborate beyond cautious optimism.
Beverly Massachusetts report notes Ormedy McHarg chief assistant secretary during Taft era. secretary Nagel held conference with the President and discussed a successor to McHarg in a dispute over leadership of the department.
Laurent Grouse, driver for Stearns, died from injuries sustained in the 24 hour race at Brighton Beach motor drome Friday night. Mechanician Leonard Cole, who was in the car, was killed instantly. Grouse was 22 and lived in New York.
A mine collapse in West Scranton near Cork and Bottle Quarry damaged two city blocks of properties. Beranton Pa. affected area included Public School No. 16 a brick structure severely damaged and slated for demolition. Nearby homes and small stores suffered foundation cracks and structural harm from 6 to 8 feet subsidence.
United States Senator Robert J. Taylor of Tennessee departed from his Chicago work to address debt concerns and support for Charles A. Culberian on the platform. Taylor emphasized unity and party discipline while outlining campaign principles.
About 20 000 visitors from other cities attended the opening exercises at Fij sen and Lawndale parks as 7 000 local society members welcomed them. The event will run for four days.
Chicago union men prepare to reject Walter L. Fisher proposed five year graduated wage plan for streetcar workers. They will press for rearranged terms to improve conditions from year one to four during talks with the company president.
A single car carrying Theodore P Witte Theodore F Witte Jr Mrs Karl Klinge Halcyon Campbell and Frederick C Witte was struck by a fast Rock Island train two and a half miles west of Vigus station St Louis county. The crash left the car on the cowcatcher and the wreckage extended a quarter mile. Theodore Witte survived briefly before dying at a St Louis hospital. A second incident near Morton Illinois saw Samuel Mossman killed and Joseph Mossman severely injured when their auto was struck by an interurban car.
Chicago mayor proposes George W. Jackson Inc to study a complete subway system at an estimated 80 million dollars. The plan calls for 92 miles of tunnel with 12 miles in town matters and routes extending to south and west areas. Jackson holds a patent on a feasible subway plan and says he is ready to start drafting a franchise.
Des Moines report says Judge Preston of Oskaloosa ousted Mayor A. M. Henderson under a prohibition era statute allowing removal for intoxication. Attorney General Hyers argued the law unconstitutional, but the judge upheld the measure, stating a mayor is always on duty.
Bandits halted an express near Lewistown on the Jaleghunles slope and looted coin and currency valued in thousands. A masked robber forced crew and messengers to move gold and bills to side tracks, firing at a conductor and wounding others. six bags of pennies torn open. The thief escaped toward the mountains with authorities in pursuit.
Emil Vetor was found guilty today of murdering J. W. Christie his wife daughter and Michael Ronayne. The verdict carries a death sentence to be pronounced September 10. Defense claimed insanity. rebuttal showed no epilepsy symptoms in the illness year and near the crime location.
Rapid City reports Knowles has paid his fine after a yearlong fight over publishing an obscene article in the Deadwood Lantern. Convicted in the U S circuit court and appealing, he faced jail until his friends funded the payment amid prior debtor relief efforts. In Greece Athens crisis eases as amnesty decree issued for troops.
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