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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1907
Page
4
A Taft man is returned from the House to face duties as a See comes encroachment broadens. No further details are given in the fragment, but the report notes a Taft affiliation and a congressional context.
Governor Crawford and Senator Gamble plan a drive toward La Follette’s leadership. The joint appearance signals a bold push to shift state power and influence in the upcoming campaign.
John Mitchell, head of the miners in the eastern region, lies critically injured with little hope for recovery. Reports describe the condition as very dangerous and uncertain, prompting concern among union members and local officials.
The message highlights favorable November weather as an advantage for residents seeking homes within local borders. It emphasizes pleasant conditions as a factor in choosing to move or settle in the area.
Obituary note for publisher Joan Longstaff of the Dakota Huronite dated Thursday November 7 1907. Describes her role and contribution to the publication and local press.
Forest Service Circular 115 presents tests from four years on timber strength across species such as longleaf pine, Douglas fir, western hemlock, loblolly pine, tamarack and Norway pine. It notes defects, heartwood proportion, and seasoning affect load capacity and advises buyers that timbers should exceed required strength by three to six times.
The Interstate Live Stock Association of Sioux City annual meeting drew strong attendance with business men declaring support for holding the local fair on the same dates as the South Dakota state fair. The claim that local supporters opposed the dates was refuted by the meeting records.
The financial situation shows continued improvement and it is predicted that by the end of the present week the lid will be taken off and business again assume normal conditions.
The president is urged to summon an extra congressional session to address the currency question, though it is unlikely he will act as the regular session begins in four weeks.
The London Spectator urges Roosevelt renomination and even a life presidency, arguing for a monarchial approach and ignoring the distinction between a representative government and a monarchy.
The Black Hills people press Hon E W Martin to seek a congressional seat. He quit the lower house to pursue the United States Senate and had decided to retire from the lower house regardless. He would only reconsider if the state makes an overwhelming demand.
The report accuses State Treasurer Cassill of placing over 250000 of state money in a Sioux Falls bank where he joined as a shareholder and became vice president. He allegedly drew a 3500 dollar salary, prompting calls for defeat in re election and claims the arrangement implies private gain from public funds.
William J. Bryan voices optimism about current money conditions saying the panic of 1893 differs, money is abundant for business, and no need for emergency or asset currency. He notes no question about the quality of money in circulation and praises the improved financial state.
The Crawford organ in Sioux Falls stopped calling Senator Kittredge’s talk an essay after a two hour speech to about a thousand people. Local readers praised the delivery as among the best seen in Sioux Falls, ending speculation that he was merely reading his essay.
The financial tremor that started on Wall Street has lost momentum as banks nationwide implement precautionary measures to protect currency. Experts foresee a quick passage of the crisis and a return to steadier conditions after a period of speculation and rising prices.
The president states there will be no special session of Congress, believing six months of congressional work is about all the country can endure.
Hon E W Martin of Deadwood declares in a letter support for Roosevelt’s third term on the stalwart ticket. The political move signals a consolidating stance within the party ahead of forthcoming electoral contests.
The beef trust announces a ten percent price cut signaling fear or pressure behind the voluntary concession.
The trust companies of New York have resumed business after temporary suspensions and the financial clouds over the city are rapidly clearing.
A Watertown editor notes a Missouri city has achieved greater development this year than Watertown and invites Missouri readers to come see the progress firsthand.
A committee formed in Madison Wisconsin promotes the presidential candidacy of La Follette while he states support for Roosevelt. The juxtaposition is noted as a striking display of sentiment.
An OCR fragment promotes Hall's family pills for constipation with a Toledo Ohio address F J Cheney Co and a 75 cent price. It touts blood and mucous surface claims and references circulars and testimonials.
In Duluth an Austrian boarding house encounter led to a fatal shock when a hay wire attached to an electric light wire was strung in front of the house. Yora Mehis, the first man to approach, was killed. Three boys aged 12 to 14 Arthur Emberg Herbert Carter and George Latartel were arrested.
Mayor James Dahlman issues a proclamation ordering all theaters and amusement venues and other businesses to close on the first day of the week. He directs the chief of police to enforce the order and vows to use all resources to shut the city tight next Sunday.
In St Petersburg on November 1 Mlle Rago zinnikova, who fatally shot General Maximoffsky the previous October 28, was executed. The general headed the interior ministry’s department of prisons.
Pittsburgh November 2. Representatives from leading steel firms held talks on reviving the 1903 billet pool dissolved two years later. An understanding was reached to curb ruinous competition and end the billets weakness cited as a threat to the trade.
Wisconsin figure LaFollette asserts he has secured a pledge for his delegation at the upcoming national convention. Reformers in South Dakota hold votes that could be cast to boost leaders perceived to advance their political standing.
The financial turmoil nearly ended and the lessons urge the great west to halt reliance on New York. The article argues Chicago should become the clearing center for the western financial empire, handling affairs at home.
The panic on Wall Street revives discussion of a third Roosevelt term. The Hurouitre doubts the president will run again yet fears a government led only by him would be a tragic page in history, given the crisis of the moment.
The text urges voters to measure contenders for the senate by their records. It argues that attacks should focus on the candidates' past actions and achievements rather than extraneous issues, and to decide based on what the records show.
The council contracts with well drillers to test the river bottom artesian supply for fire protection. Once basin capacity is confirmed, steps will be taken to provide a sufficient water system for the city's growing needs.
If you wish to borrow money or buy a farm, call on the Richards Trust Co for assistance and options. The notice invites inquiry into financial services and land transactions available through the firm.
Historic notes describe widespread catarrh in this region once deemed incurable. Doctors long treated it as local, but repeated failures with local remedies shifted the view toward a broader, less hopeful diagnosis.
William F. Bechtel, indicted for grand larceny in the first degree, is freed as Judge John Day Smith nolle prosequied the indictments on John F. Dahl’s motion. Bechtel, once convicted and once acquitted in the Minneapolis insurance probe, had recently won a new trial due to deputy sheriff misconduct.
New Bokhara Turkestan Nov 2 reports from Karatagh say the death toll was about 200, far below initial figures of 16 000. A massive landslide buried 400 of 600 houses as the mountain broke away during the quake. Survivors lack shelter and a relief expedition has departed for the scene.
Leo Weigelsberg editor of the Pea ter-Lloyd committed suicide in Budapest. Hugh B. Ely head of the Pennsylvania Railroad insurance department dies in Beverly New Jersey. German comedian George Engels former Berlin Kleinen Theater member dies. Seven firefighters overcome by smoke after a five story Holden Shoe Co building fire in Chicago causes 500000 in damage. Dominion post office to use slot machines for stamp sales in Canadian cities to avoid Sunday hotel sales.
Havana imports report a city bank and N W Harris Co of Boston each hold gold commitments while George M McFadden Bros of Boston plans $500,000 as ships carry gold from Europe on the Lusitania. Total engagements now reach about $25,150,000.
New York November 1 Raymond Hitchcock the comedian has vanished amid grand jury indictments for alleged misconduct with three young girls. The theater star failed to appear on Broadway where he is headlining and theories range from European travel aboard the Majestic to foul play or self harm as the case draws wider attention.
Richard Walton, the man who murdered Mrs. Lillian Grant White by strangling her, has been sentenced to be hanged on December 18. Walton asked for a shorter sentence, but the judge said that is the earliest date permitted by law.
Judge W. H. Munger issued an injunction in U S court at Omaha restraining reconsignment of lumber and coal after a request by Omaha lumber and coal dealers. The order aims to regulate movements of these materials under unspecified terms and conditions.
More than 200 people, many women, were given hearings in Pittsburg police court after Halloween celebrations. Charges included disorderly conduct drunkenness and violation of a city ordinance. Fines ranged from 3 dollars or 48 hours in jail to 10 dollars or ten days in jail.
In Pittsburgh on November 4 191? a money shortage drives the Pittsburg Clearing House to implement a scrip system. Employers will pay weekly payrolls around seven million dollars with checks of 5 10 15 and 20 denominations and odd sums in cash while landlords grocers and butchers accept the scrip as currency.
W H B Dyson and his wife admitted the New York arrest for department store theft. They led police to a house at 38 Ohio Street where jewelry valued at 2000 dollars was found, said to have been stolen from Chicago and Milwaukee stores.
Des Moines reports Frank Creeker a cashier at the First National Savings bank of Chariton Ia died by his own hand using morphine. The bank is said to be in good condition though distress over suspected losses from Modern Woodmen funds is cited as a possible cause.
St. Paul health commissioner Dr. G. A. Rens orders the St. Francis de Sales school closed and fumigated after discovering twenty five smallpox cases among pupils. Victims isolated in the detention hospital.
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