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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
2
A jumble of satirical notes and brief items from The Standard by C. Knappen recounts society quirks, politics, and curiosities. It cites figures like General Sollogah, Queen Liliniklani, Marco Twain, and Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman while riffing on theater, fashion, and world events with a wry, dated tone.
A broad sweep of 1905 events is summarized including remarks on Roosevelt's involvement with Captain Charles in Lat Guasienis, a note on Count von Moltke's appointment, Irish politics in North Louth, and Marseilles spy arrests. Also covered are Edgar Speyer's election to lead under London Electric Railways, Franco-German naval plans, and crime and disasters from Nebraska to Pennsylvania with various local incidents.
A Detroit fire causes about 100000 damage to a four story brick factory at Fourth and Fort. Samuel Husted, deaf, killed by an Illinois Central train at Waterloo Iowa. American Shipbuilding Bay City wiped out by fire with over 250000 loss. Cleveland fire damages Bradley building with 50000 loss. A fireman injured after falling into an open elevator shaft. Ex-prisoner John Stevers arrested for robbing Clinton businesses after returning from prison. Major blaze on Main and Ward Streets Brocton Massachusetts causes nearly 300000 loss. Two trainmen killed and others injured in a head on collision near Columbus Ohio. Hagerstown Storage and Transfer plant destroyed with 125000 to 150000 loss.
A serious unrest continues to smolder in the Baltic province as protests and resistance persist amid mounting tensions. Local authorities report ongoing demonstrations and a fragile security situation with unclear resolution prospects.
St. Petersburg dispatch reports ongoing clashes with insurgents in Livonia and northwest districts. Peasant resistance at Ruen. outbreaks near Marienburg and Temornik signal continued turmoil. Despite festive trappings, widespread weariness and cash scarcity temper holiday spirit as authorities promise calm. The press defends Premier Witte, asserting his resolve and health amid rumors of shaky support.
Roanoke Virginia January 7 The bodies of all twenty three miners killed in the gas explosion at the Cooper Coal mine Coaldale West Virginia have been recovered Nearly all were found with hands covering their faces One body sat on a coal pile with hands to its face.
A Rome cable dispatch reports at Genzano in Potenza province the earth opened Thursday, swallowing ten houses and damaging others. Many residents were buried in the ruins. Fourteen bodies have been recovered and engineers work on the debris.
Readers are told France maintains a privileged Moroccan role due to proximity and Algeria, with Berlin arguing for international police and customs control. The article notes France plans to deploy delegates to Algeciras and reports British squadrons converging near Cadiz as tensions rise.
A distinct north to south quake lasting seconds to a minute was felt across Western Missouri Eastern Kansas and Southern Nebraska with plaster knocked in spots but no major damage reported in Kansas City Joplin and other cities. Reports from Topeka Manhattan Abilene Salina and other towns noted varying shocks with residents alarmed yet safe.
A collision involving battleships occurred off Alabama waters with crews reporting damage and investigations pending. The incident drew naval attention as ships remained in formation following the mishap.
Rear Admiral Evans led five battleships Maine Kentucky Kearsarge Alabama and Illinois down the bay for winter drills when wind and current drove the Kentucky onto the east bank. Alabama rammed Kentucky, causing extensive damage. both ships were towed free after two hours.
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