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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
6
A fragmentary United States era column surveys rising egg prices, a looming ham and eggs famine, and assorted public figures. It notes J P Morgan possibly buying plans, Comedians and writers like Mark Twain and Caruso, and comments on politics, industry, and fashion with a mix of satire and reflection.
Secretary Shaw received a $500 contribution in an envelope postmarked St. Louis. Secretary Wilson appointed Dr. A. D. Melvin of Mines as chief of the bureau of animal industry to succeed Dr. Salmon. The Isthmian canal commission board voted 5 to 9 to sever the Paratin canal sea level project, signaling a shift after months of work.
Governor Gooding of Idaho will designate his fifteen year old daughter to christen the battleship Idaho at its launch on December 9. The report covers other items including Prof John J Morris of Cornell’s death from apoplexy at his home, Col Francis Wisler’s death at 67, and plans for a theatrical season with a Wallace dramatization. News notes also mention Frank G Bigelow’s prison status denial, Marinette iron ore excitement near Miscouno Island, Hearst’s mayoral campaign expenses totaling 65843, surpassing previous records.
Brig Gen Wo Bond, a longtime leader in the Minnesota National Guard and St Paul business figure, died suddenly at his home on November 28 after a brief illness. Born in New York City in 1857, he was among the oldest living MN National Guard members.
Miss Myrtle Copy, a 23 year old elementary normal school student, walked to the middle of a bridge over Lake Winona and plunged into the water. A passerby saw her go over as rescue efforts failed. She left a note to her father mother brothers and sisters asking forgiveness and stating religion caused her act.
St Paul November 28 The state board of pardons denied C D Crawford's petition for commutation to life imprisonment. Crawford convicted of the murder of Heine Lundeen and sentenced to be hanged. A special meeting heard both sides and the board acted unanimously.
Milwaukee November 28 Judge Carpenter sustained the will of Mrs Liselle Schandein and admitted the instrument to probate The will names Mrs Jacob Heyl as chief beneficiary of a 7 million estate Mrs Ella Frimk and Emil Schandein two other children are cut off with a small allowance Contestants had sought to break the will alleging undue influence by Col Heyl
Sioux City Iowa November 28 The scandals in insurance do not lessen the value of protection in the mind of C A Carpenter age 50 who stole a watch from his landlord Peter Nelgon and offered it as security to the agent who issued the policy for his parents protection after death He pleaded guilty in police court and made no defense.
Pure Food Inspector John McCabe raided Winona and arrested three offenders. Saloonkeepers Nic Grathen and Charles Holt were fined $25 and costs for adulterated blackberry brandy. Grocer J Bart Talsey was fined $25 and costs for evaporated cream with less than 20 percent fat.
In Yankton South Carolina Walter Wilson a state witness testified in cross examination that he was offered help if he would provide damaging evidence against Sam Carr. Wilson denied immunity but said he was promised aid to clear Carr.
Mason City Iowa November 28 P Reynolds was shot and killed last night. He and Miss Caddy O Brin k were alone in a room and struggled over a revolver when it discharged. The bullet struck Reynolds above the left eye and he died instantly. The coroner will conduct a thorough investigation.
John Cope land a cattleman from Chinook fell from a stock train trestle in Helena on November 28 sustaining serious injuries and remained unconscious for an extended period.
Reports from Sebastopol describe a large mutiny by 4,000 sailors and the Brest infantry, with the Bielostok regiment loyal but mutineers holding officers captive. Vice Admiral Choukain’s fleet shows disaffection, while troops from Simferopol are being summoned as barricades rise and the aqueduct is guarded. The mutiny follows a pattern of social revolutionary agitation and threatens the regime’s stability.
A lamp exploded in the La Crescent home of Joseph Smith injuring both Mr. and Mrs. Smith and causing total property destruction in La Crosse Wisconsin on November 26.
Bloomington Ill Nov 26 The Decatur Milling company plant at Decatur was totally destroyed by fire early yesterday with an estimated loss of 50000 dollars, of which 30000 dollars was insured.
Reports say Count Witte’s cabinet met twice amid the crisis with Grand Duke Nicholas present but a dictatorship is unlikely. Mutinies grow as Navy loyalty holds at Sebastopol while Vladivostok prisoners revolt, killing officers and wounding others.
Lincoln Mass November 28 the Boston Montreal Montreal Night Express crashed into a local train near Baker's Bridge Station killing eighteen outright or burning to death and injuring over thirty in a thick weather incident. The rear two cars of the Marlboro branch local were destroyed and the Montreal train crew perished in the fire. Passengers hailed from Concord Maynard Hudson Marlboro and nearby towns as villagers aided the injured and firefighters could not reach the flames promptly.
Richard A. McCurdy resigns as president of the Mutual Life Insurance company with the resignation taking effect once a successor is named. His son Robert H. McCurdy and son-in-law Louis A. Thebaud also resign. James B. Forgan of First National Bank of Chicago was offered the helm but declined.
Winona Minnesota November 26 John Brown pleaded guilty to robbing the Kellogg post office and was sentenced by Judge Morris to one year at Stillwater where he has previously served three terms.
Ashawa Minnesota November 26 Peter Anderson a woodsman for Dan Haley of North Ashawa was killed when his horse stampeded after a moose spooked it. He was a resident of Superior.
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