The Suit Makes The Gentleman In Public View
A stylish suit shapes how a man is seen even if his manners are refined. Ill fitting clothes can cause the world to misjudge a gentleman despite his proper conduct.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
1
A stylish suit shapes how a man is seen even if his manners are refined. Ill fitting clothes can cause the world to misjudge a gentleman despite his proper conduct.
Greenville reports indicate a night fire in Seneca South Carolina destroyed the town's business district, including two hotels and a hardware store, costing about 150000 dollars with 50000 insurance. Officials say incendiary black residents are blamed for retaliation following a dynamiting of the colored college.
Secretary Root, after two days on the Isthmus of Panama, reports to the president on canal work. He notes gratifying excavation at Culebra Cut and defends contract preparation as not excessive while warning against misrepresentation of competent managers. He cautions that abuse could drive away skilled workers.
In Helena Arkansas on October 17 a jury awarded Miss Vitt 625 dollars and Miss Emmons 1000 dollars in a damage suit against wealthy Mississippi county farmer Musgrave. The original peonage prosecution shifted to damages after flaws in the indictment were found.
Frank K. Pott alias Morris, of a wealthy Philadelphia family, was shot in the rooms he occupied over a Broadway drug saloon in Council Bluffs and died. Emme Ripke, his companion, is held on suspicion of the shooting after contradicting reports.
In Philadelphia on October 17 a mysterious affidavit by the late William Weightman led to indefinite postponement of the Weightman will contest in the orphan’s court. The document was shown privately to attorneys and a witness for identification, but its contents remain undisclosed and the contest appears likely to be dropped.
In Findlay Ohio the Standard Oil Company of Ohio faces a conspiracy trial with both sides resting within an hour of proceedings. The defense offered little evidence aside from a Supreme Court journal entry on a contempt verdict. State Oil Inspector Finley testified that Standard Oil paid most inspection fees for Cleveland and Solar refining. Local inspector Shaffer noted Standard Oil’s distribution in Findlay and limited competition from National. Prosecutor David neared final argument at luncheon break.
Richard Gambrill a board of trade broker testified that Chicago rules post each afternoon bar him from bidding for grain in the country branding the practice a restraint of trade. Samuel Finney a fellow broker testified to an informal agreement among certain board members to bid specific prices in the country naming two firms involved.
Clarence H. Varney, a Great Northern stockholder, sues in U S court to force repayment of 10 million dollars alleging James J. Hill used influence to push directors into a stock deal. The suit also accuses Hill of misconduct in his office as president of the Great Northern.
In St. Petersburg M. Kokovsoff, the minister of finance, publishes figures showing higher direct tax receipts over the last eight months. He argues the Viborg manifesto by the outlawed parliament had no impact even in revolutionary districts, with declines only in famine areas and no clear sign of recruitment effects.
The Drake investigating committee, created by the legislature to probe Hamilton County and Cincinnati, was found to lack legal power by the Ohio Supreme Court. The ruling followed Robertson Realty Co. of Cincinnati v. state auditor over a payment warrant for rooms used during Cincinnati investigations. The hearings revealed county treasurers earned interest on public funds and that substantial commissions were paid on turnpike road sales.
Jackson Tenn Oct 18 The grand jury at a special term of the U S district court returns a voluminous indictment against the Standard Oil company of Indiana charging transportation of oil at discriminatory rates. Counts allege shipments over the last three years with fines ranging up to 20 000 per count and totals from 1 524 000 to 30 480 000. Indictment stems from an inquiry by Lionel Garfield of the bureau of preparations in the department of commerce and labor.
Robert Manski, fifty, was found dead of apoplexy in his carriage in an alley in Mankato Minnesota. His wife Mrs Manski claimed a Sunday night dream predicted his death and told officers to be silent when they gave her the news.
Cleveland reports five year old Liza Marie Slach died from grief after longing for a sister. After a baby brother arrived, she suffered continuing distress and ailment until death, with the coroner attributing the tragedy to grief.
At dawn Admiral Belluc inspected the three mile off coast site where the Laitin lies submerged with Lieutenant and fourteen men aboard. The sandy bottom and depth lower hopes for raising the boat soon, as crews work to salvage the craft. In the meantime British warships Implacable Carnarvon and Albatross move toward Bizerta with divers to aid in locating the French submarine Lutin.
The Standard Oil of Ohio faces trial over alleged trade conspiracy as directors reveal ownership ties Among the issues is Standard Oil owning a majority of Buckeye Pipe Line stock and connections to the Ohio Oil company during the case in Findlay Ohio on October 16.
General Manager McGill of the wrecked Ontario bank concedes a 2.25 million shortage. Directors estimate total potential loss at 2.75 million, with McGill claiming speculative trades conducted without board knowledge were for the bank's long term benefit.
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