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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1905
Page
2
A garbled recap of various public figures and events, noting that Carnegie says nothing about pensions for newspaper men, and references to Prince Humbert, Epiphyioes, and a Philadelphia kiss. Mentions Kansas City courts, public notices, fashion, and a California invention, with gossip on Mae Wood and pugilist Jeffries.
Boston weighs whether a supposed discovery from the upper Jurassic among the recent deaths was a mockery or a serious finding. Officials examine the account to determine if the oracle’s message was genuine or a misstatement.
Washington considers delaying the promised extra congressional session to mid November. The General Land Office withdraws 309,009 acres in the Minot land district for the Williston project. John M. Carson leaves the Philadelphia Public Ledger to head Pure Oil manufactures. The Supreme Court denies jurisdiction in Van Reed v People's National Bank. Felony cases include Haupt’s morphine suicide attempt, Bibbhits’ deadly shooting, bank embezzlement arrests, and a Canton State Bank closure. Armed men raid a brewery, and a fraud case targets United States Root Paint. Cramp’s ambush wound and a $750 price on his head are noted. A Sioux City trial is interrupted amid juror issues and alleged jury tampering.
The 24 hour rainfall in Sioux City reached 3.16 inches causing $10,000 in bridge and street damage. A Beacon garage fire in Boston spread to Hewit's carriage works and a lodging house, (loss around $200,000). Drownings in the Mississippi near Springfield, Missouri include Fred Jee, Frank Gray, Miss Tow Rhodes and Miss Sarah Os. Alburt Fournier of Tale Linden, Michigan arrested for bigamy, alleged to have married his first wife in Ipswich Massachusetts in 18%. Pred Scott and J. J. Meyer of San Antonio were found dead in bed in Sioux City. asphyxiation the cause. The storm disrupted oil-field operations and several towns on the Frisco road in Indian Territory suffered heavy property damage from a tornado with no loss of life. Other drownings include Frank Stoltenberg at Lake Pewaukee after a rescue. three men on Milwaukee road tracks near Lavelle, Wisconsin killed by a swivel engine, one injured. Overseas reports note assassination attempts and political turmoil, including Prince Nakachirze, governor of Baku, attacked. the Economic Bank of London suspending payments. Mauritaine governor general Cappolani assassinated at Tilikia. The Manila Chinese Chamber of Commerce backs China treaty ports against American goods. A Rio-era report notes Captain Smith from the Rattle arriving in England, American Beeson’s death by suicide at sea. King Victor Emmanuel discussed American presidential power with Senator Bacon of Georgia. The Duchesses of Westminster reported jewel theft at Grosvenor House, worth about $39,000, with no clues. Don Francisco Silvera, former premier, is dying in Madrid.
News wires report on Francis X. Delye’s death in Monroe Michigan, Andrew Utterson’s death in Watertown New York, FP Norton Goddard’s passing in Litchfield Connecticut, and Edward Rutz’s Illinois politics career ending in Los Angeles. The Standard Oil Co buys 100000 acres in eastern North Carolina for gum timber. William Ziegler Jr. is projected to inherit much of a $50 million fortune. Joseph M. Weber plans a Chicago hippodrome costing $1.4 million. Kempthorne Scott sets navy shooting records at San Pablo Bay. Horace Taylor notes revenue cutter Perry to patrol for Japanese fishing incursions.
Dispatches indicate Vladivostok defenses are complete and noncombatants ordered to leave as rumors of a Japanese assault spread. Germany backs Roosevelt’s peace offer, urging direct talks between Russia and Japan to end the war without humiliating terms, with broad favorable press reaction.
The Russian government reveals no weakness by appointing Gen. Tepoff as assistant minister of the interior with near dictatorial authority. The ukase empowers him to close assemblies, suspend societies, and take steps to preserve order amid radical agitation and demands for a constitutional government.
Washington reports from Gov Magoon that Anasthat Edward Green an American died on the Isthmus May 28 from malarial fever. Two new yellow fever cases reported May 28 at Colon and Cristobal. William O Brien American at Colon aged sixty and L Monnoni American machinist aged thirty two. Col Gorgas notes all prior cases are convalescing.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Enquist asks permission to repair the three Russian ships at Manila. A board will assess required time and coal provisions for seaworthy return, while the president weighs granting extra time under new proclamations. The ships may stay briefly or be dismantled if not allowed to remain.
Nan Patterson leaves Altoona for Washington her voice broken and tears in her eyes she expresses sorrow over public criticism of her career in theater saying she will rest at her father's home and has no future plans. She hopes for kindness after a year of harsh life in the public eye.
Secretary Hitchcock confirms AP reports of tribal tax agitation at Muskogee Ind T but states no plan to call troops. He approves Inspector Wright’s suspension of Acting Agent Wilson and will ask Agent Schoenfeldt to return or appoint a satisfactory substitute.
A severe thunderstorm in Chicago struck three churches with lightning, leaving two completely destroyed and others damaged. The overall loss is estimated at $200,000 with no casualties as worshipers were absent during the event.
John Pete a Hillsville agent for Newcastle Brewing was shot through a window and killed instantly while dining with his wife and four children at a Newcastle home yesterday morning. The killer is unknown and no motive has been found.
A sudden June storm in Belle Plaine Minnesota caused heavy damage across the city. Buildings granaries barns and the Catholic church under construction were damaged or destroyed. businesses suffered shattered glass and scattered debris. Nearby farming areas report forceful winds and crop damage with other towns facing wind hail and rain. Damages widespread but no serious injuries reported.
Crown Prince Frederick spends long visit with L. F. Swenson and Mrs. Swenson of Albert Lea Minnesota. The retiring American minister and his wife will sail home before the prince leaves for his summer retreat. Former Foreign Minister Hage returns from the United States and praises American energy.
Stevens Thomson Mason, first governor of Michigan, lay in New York vault for years and yesterday was interred in Capitol Square Park Detroit with ceremonies near the site of the former state capitol where he led the state.
Madison June 6 smoke rose to top stories revealing a fire in the capitol basement where rubbish burned. Work crews contained the blaze with little damage or loss.
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