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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
2
In remarks from a sporting goods head, tennis enthusiasm rises with racquet sales up more than ten percent this season versus a decade past. Golf wanes for many, while old players return to tennis, seeking grip comfort with new handles. many try before settling, and restringing remains a gamble.
The text asserts that the wish to live is universal among humans and rejects the idea that a wish to die stems from a sound mind. A priest, administering last rites to a dying Irishman, asks if he is ready to depart, and the man replies that he prefers to stay where he is best acquainted.
In Mankato Minnesota the Koch murder trial pushes toward conclusion with the defense challenging the state's theory that a poison package from Hanska targeted Dr Gebhardt. Witnesses including Dr Gebhardt’s assistant and mail clerks Leech and Nelson disputed the timing and origin of the poison package.
Berlin May 7 The Tall Moor captured by the emperor is assigned to carry the regimental standard in his company of tall men. He measures six feet ten and seven tenths inches and is described as in large proportions after meeting the emperor ashore at Tangier.
Okiesco May week of conflict heightens as Teamsters face a choice to yield or extend the strike. Employers plan to double non union labor and deploy 1000 wagons guarded by deputies to deter disturbances. Coal deliveries resume with armed guards. Officials probe alleged conspiracies as Mayor Dunne orders inquiry.
Riverside superior court awards 25 damages to Yuma Indian Hot Water for forcible hair cropping under the Indian bureau order. Tet Witey seeks 2000 arguing long hair part of religion. Court holds government lacks authority to punish an Indian except for misdemeanor conviction.
Rev. G. W. Martin, pastor of the Barron Baptist church, was expelled by the church board after admitting charges brought by janitor Cora Studebaker. Martin and his wife had left for Chicago following the controversy and are now separated.
Tokyo reports inflamed Japanese opinion over France not preventing neutrality breaches by the Russian Pacific squadron. Japan considered bombarding French territory and urged vigorous action. French assurances on neutrality were labeled false, with claims Russia’s fleet operates near Kamranh bay and Honkode. The Times notes government protests and possible French response, while Japanese forces push, with Chinese laborers aiding roadwork as campaigns unfold in Manchuria and surrounding areas.
Patrick Morgan, a 35 year old married laborer, was killed at the Mesaba dock in Duluth Minnesota yesterday while unloading a car of logs. Timber shifted unexpectedly, burying him beneath the timbers and causing a fatal accident. Brisk: investigation and safety probes likely follow.
Acting Governor J Harrison of Seminoes impeached by the Seminole council with Brown unanimously chosen to succeed him. Brown to serve in 1905 as the trial form government term ends. Report from Wewain Seminoe capital by special Democrat.
Chief of Police Donahue personally offered a $200 reward for the capture of Pat Crowe wanted on a highway robbery charge tied to the Cudahy kidnapping. Crowe is described as 32 years old, 5 feet 11 inches, about 190 pounds, with a shot wound in the left shoulder.
First night of the Michigan student circus in Ann Arbor yields about 4000 dollars toward the student club. A 600 actor performance produced a clear profit from Friday night hence on. The final exhibition was held last night. Stork in Palace Rome May 9 reports a child expected for the queen of Italy.
Commodore Somerville Nicholson retired from U S N died in Washington at age 83. Ambassador Jusserand told Secretary Taft France names M Guerard to the French board of consulting engineers for the Isthmian canal commission. Guerard, inspector general of bridges and roads, formerly engineer in chief at Marseilles harbor.
Three killed and seven injured in the collapse of a three story building in Omaha. Springfield Boiler Manufacturing plant burns at Springfield NL, losses about 300000 insured. Boiler explosion on a Baltimore and Ohio engine near Warren Ohio kills the fireman, injures engineer Kelley and brakeman Waldron. Caspar Kokia and Jack Nolan die and three others injured at the fronton mine in Bessemer Michigan from powder smoke. Transcontinental and Canadian Pacific trains collide near Downey BC. firemen killed, seven passengers injured, and one train wrecks. Crimes and criminals include a new trial for Samuel Greason amid a confession, arrests for smoking cigarettes, and a death by opium chewing in Kansas City. Several robberies and murders are reported in New York and Frankfort Indiana. A Chicago musician, Pranikoff, and a child die after attempted asphyxiation. Ohio officials report a treasury shortage from 20000 to 71000 in Athens county. A two month old baby beaten leads to a $40 fine for a Wilmington Delaware man. Penitentiary escapes and a Younger gang reference are noted. Rome discusses electric sleep experiments. German castle fire destroys valuables. Mexico adopts the gold standard with stable markets. Payments terms and monetary reform are described as smooth.
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