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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
7
A wide array of obituaries and accidents reported nationwide. Edward W. Greema and William P. Call noted as prominent figures, with Rear Admiral Swinborne taking Pacific Fleet command. Numerous fatal accidents including rail, vehicle, and industrial incidents across New York, Wisconsin, California, New Jersey, Michigan, and other states.
Reports state the Honduran revolution suppression with deaths and fire in Donumeschvierti Germany. Russian battleship plans, Guat mali political prisoners freed, mine fatalities in Rhodesia, typhoon damages, and tax plans. Also court fines in France, bribery acquittal in Indiana, rail rate suits, clerks fears of liability for mail delivery, and a murder mystery in Indiana.
A vast strike over hours, overtime, and apprentice ratios by about 8000 Canadian Pacific railway mechanics threatens to halt crop movement across the country. Japanase strikers and Western officials clash as telegraphers discuss walking out, raising fears of a system wide shutdown.
Three persons were killed and four badly injured when Frisco passenger train Engine No. 210 derailed twelve miles east of Imboden Arkansas on August 9. Several passengers suffered minor injuries in the crash, with others shaken but unhurt.
Faribault Minnesota reports a strong building boom as major improvements proceed. About 500000 dollars is spent on new buildings and related projects led by prominent developers such as Benson.
Police shed light on the disappearance and murder of Tuff Stashem in the Nemmer home. Witnesses include two twelve year old boys and a neighbor who heard a dog howl then saw a man kick a dog from Nemmer’s door. Nemmer, age sixty, faced intense questioning after blood stains and weapons were found at 102 Mather Street.
At Mackinac Island on Aug 9 the convention of state and national food and dairy departments heard manufacturers admit preservatives are unnecessary and that products can be better without additives. Representatives argued against chemical use and urged stricter enforcement to level the field for compliant firms.
New Zealand hosts the United States Atlantic battleship fleet with receptions and luncheons. Rear Admiral Sperry is feted by Auckland's mayor and governor lord. Thousands of bluejackets enjoy shore leave and elaborate entertainments while American marksmen prepare for rifle matches.
The skeleton of a well dressed man was found near Bolack station a few miles north of Grand Forks on the Northern Pacific railway. A broadcloth overcoat and a frayed alligator grip were located beside the body. Coyotes had dragged the skull, and two fatal bullet holes could not have been fired by a suicide. No clue to identity or slayer. The body was found by Frank Wilkins, a haymaker.
Official Illinois primary returns are incomplete with many counties missing. Deneen carries about 64 counties and Yates 38, with a margin near 16 000 votes. Hopkins leads in the senatorial race by 28.81 percentage points over E Foss among 23 counties yet to report.
In Jackson Michigan on August 9 engineer W. T. Muir was riding the engine across a Des Moines river span when the structure gave way. The engine and tender fell to the ground. steam scalded Muir but no bones were broken. Rescuers used axes to extricate him, and he is expected to recover in a few weeks.
Arrangements completed for a new hotel in St. Paul to cost 2 1 million dollars. The $1,000,000 figure seems a transcription error. the project targets rapid construction on the Windsor hotel site and vows no time wasted to start work within a year.
A disputed dispatch from the American Consul in Tehran claims the U S flag at the American Consulate in Tabriz was shot down during ongoing riots. A man near the consulate doorway was wounded. The report suggests the incidents were accidents amid the disturbance.
Two Swanson brothers died and Allan Hansen lay dying after attempting to repair an old farm well about three miles from Cherokee Aus. The three men descended one after another and were overcome by the dump. Farm hands pulled Hansen out in time to save him from death.
At Stickey Hill near Painesville, an steam auto exploded injuring a man and badly burning Sie Beckwith a 16 year old daughter. Mrs Mary Bowden 65 and Mrs Rose Beckwith 43 were instantly killed. F Beckwith 45 was perhaps fatally hurt.
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