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Newspaper

Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

Page

2

Digest of the News Worth Telling

Washington reports sweep through government bicker and legal actions. Roosevelts London invitation discussed and Alaska exposition plans blocked. Army high command shakeup contemplated with retirement of generals and colonels. Rich mond Times- Dispatch owner Joseph Bryan dies at home. Various accidents, deaths, and political notes fill the week, from Utah miners to rail disasters and provincial openings.

Washington Department of Warieniture Roossvelt Royal Geographical Seelety London Roosevelt Alaski Kent Lowh Roonevelt Cornelius Vandertilt Clyde Shipbuilders Glasgow William McQueen Rota Paterson N. 3 Leeds England McQueen John F. Weston Department of California San Francisco F. A. Smith Joseph Bryan Richmond Times-Dispatch Walter Bryant Hannibal Chicago Moody Institute Dima R. C. Holliday Navy Secretary of War Cora van Norden Wiliam M. van Norden van Norden ‘Trust Company of New York Salvation Army

Hundred Lives Lost In Sea Disaster Near Ban Fer Nan

War Department alarms over the Dix overdue by six days as a storm sinks the Ponting near Ban Fernan in Talen province. Rescue parties recover Afreans and others ashore. unknown if any Americans aboard. The Dix, carrying 200 soldiers and 260 mules, sails from Seattle Oct 15, overdue since Nov 21.

Manin Ponting Narvacan Nm Province Ah Rock Ban Fernan Im Talen Sperry Washington War Department Dix Seattle Manila Rellet Guam Adil Ainsworth Honolulu

Disaster as Sardinia burns off Malta shores with 100 dead

Veletia Malta November reports a British steamer Sardinia of Ellerman Line catching fire near Veletia. Of nearly 200 Arab pilgrims and 44 crew aboard, panic and explosions killed many. Captain Littler perished at the helm, while First Officer Watson and several engineers are listed missing. Over fifty bodies found and seventy rescued as naval launches struggle against a strong tide.

Malta Veletia Island of Malta Sardinia Liverpool Alexandria Charles Littler Bardinia Frank Watson Seagraves Bishop Neil Grant

1884 Dollar Brings 280 at Chicago Auction

At the Chicago Numismatic Society sale last night a silver dollar dated 1884 sold for 280 dollars. Only five such coins are known. A copper cent from 1799 sold for 82.50. Two 1866 cents with a lying eagle design, one copper and one nickel, brought 31 and 27.60 respectively.

Chicago Chicago Numismatic Sociery

Steamer Sunk In Collision Off Sandy Hook

In fog off Sandy Hook the freighter Georgic rammed the Finance, sinking her within ten minutes. Of 85 aboard, three presenters and one crew member died. nine women and fourteen children survived. Irene Campbell clung to a rail post as rescuers prevailed, later lost to the sea.

New York Sandy Hook Georgie White Star Line Panania Line Finance O Nclook Mowbray Georgic Liverpool Tee Clark Iime Irene Campbell Selaing Panama

Haiti Blockade Not Recognized by United States

The United States will not recognize Haiti's paper blockade of Aquin and Jeremia ports. State department confirms policy of non recognition and informs American minister Furniss in Port au Prince. Haitian authorities had announced the ports closed to commerce and directed landing of merchandise at Port au Prince.

United States Port Washington Haiti Aquin Jeremia State Department Furniss Port Au Prince Haltien

George T Hamilton Found Guilty in Infernal Machine Case

In Houghton Michigan on November 29 George T Hamilton was found guilty of sending Sheriff Beck an infernal device last July and sentenced to ten years in prison. In Meadville Pennsylvania on November 29 Alton Hoover, 23, surrendered after shots were fired at his wife, two hits likely fatal.

Yates County New York National Civil Service Reform League Pittsburg Lewis Hanen I, Hanen Webster City Iowa Presbyterian Hospital Chicago Springeld Til Owen Kildare Bellevue Hospital Houghton, Mich George T. Hamilton Beck Meadville Alton Hoover Atlantic

Aged Woman Arrested in Grand Larceny Case

New York police report Mrs. Ellen K. Peck aged seventy five was arrested last night on grand larceny charges for obtaining money on worthless land titles in Kentucky.

New York Ellen K. Peck Kentucky

United States and Japan Exchange Notes on Far East Policy

Secretary Root and Ambassador Takahira exchanged notes outlining peaceful, free commercial development in the Pacific. The nonbinding declaration, likened to a Monroe Doctrine in spirit, aims to guide future diplomacy without Senate action or legal standing.

Washington Killiu Hoot United States Kogoro Takah!ra Japan Root State Department Pacific Senate China Far East

Steinheil Case Seen With Precaution in Paris

Paris December 2 authorities guard Mme Steinheil amid cautious steps in the Steinheil murder case. The examining magistrate advices a long inquest with Mme Steinheil, plan for a reconstruction, and potential hostile demonstrations as she is moved to the Conciergerie. Her counsel M Aubin retires, citing lack of fit for special legal work.

Paris Steinheil M. Andre Mme. Steinheil Mme D. Bland Brewton Kuemnecion

Accident Injures Brother in Woods Killing in Delmar Town

In Chippewa Falls on December 3 Oscar Anderson, while carrying a deer he had shot, led his brother Andrew Anderson through the woods in Delmar. A discharged rifle fired into Andrew's back, killing him instantly as Oscar walked ahead with two rifles.

Chippewa Falls Wis Oscar Anderson Andrew Anderson Delmar Oscar

Great Northern Opens Fernie to Michel Line in BC

The Great Northern yesterday announced the opening of its new line from Fernie to Michel in British Columbia. The twenty two mile route, built after last summer’s fire, will operate connected with the Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company's line.

Great Northern Fernie Michel B. C. St. Paul B. C B.C Crow's Nest Pass

Boy Biestle to Death in Minnota Shooting Incident

Clarence Johnson, fifteen, died after a gunshot wound in a hunting incident near Carver Minnesota. He and companions were in a boat when a gun was drawn and fired leading to fatal injuries.

Biestle Carver Minn Clarence Johnson

Washington Vote Count Shows Taft Leading in State

Official presidential vote totals from Olympia show Taft with 106,310, Bryan 68,389, Debs 14,177, Hiagen 248, Chafin 4,700. Results reflect statewide count as of December 2.

Washington Olympia Wash Taft Bryan Debs Hiagen Chafin

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