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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
3
President Roosevelt signs a bill aimed at developing Alaska coal deposits. It limits coal land holdings to 2,560 acres per person or group and imposes forfeiture for excess. The act also prioritizes government claim on mined coal to ensure navy fuel supply.
A six member special committee in the House released majority and minority findings on wood pulp and print paper tariffs and an alleged restraint of trade. The majority urges no legislation until full investigation. the minority backs the Stevens bill to free wood pulp and paper.
Amador Mining and Development Company of Montana, a $10,000 corporation with Chicago ties, failed after 1,400 stockholders were notified their $650,000 investment in a copper gold mine is worthless. Secretary Mackinnon, its organizer and promoter, vanished from Chicago years ago, with inquiries tracing him to Boston and then Maine.
Washington reports Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth may join a jack rabbit hunt in western Kansas this August. Representative Madison of Kansas has invited Nick and Alice to attend the Dodge City reunion and will enlist Secretary Taft to aid the invitation. Longworth may also attend.
Des Moines Iowa May 30 The Des Moines river runs within two feet of the danger line and continues to rise. Flooding has damaged wholesale basements near the Racoon river and forced hundreds to flee homes while guards monitor lowland dikes. The crest is expected tomorrow.
In Pittsburgh May 50 an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in the U S court against George W MacMullen and Sanford B Evans doing business as George W MacMullen Co stock brokers The petition shows liabilities likely far from assets with total liabilities around 1 800 000 and assets about 350 000 trailing by large margins
Mrs. Carrie Nation was fined thirty dollars and costs for disorderly conduct in Pittsburgh. She refused payment, was sent to Allegheny county work house, and then released as a whistle stop train began. WCTU members paid the fine. Nation proclaimed she would rather go to jail than hell.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Hamline forwarded a petition to Andrew Carnegie asking him to bestow a hero medal on Carrie Nation. Carnegie has not replied, and the group recognizes the proposal’s humor yet views Nation as deserving of recognition for her anti saloon efforts in Kansas.
New York May 29 Mrs Evelyn Thaw withdraws her suit for annulment of marriage to Harry K Thaw. Referee Deyo sanctions the motion and the case is discontinued without costs. Counsel says she was urged by relatives to withdraw and will be made committee of her husband's property. Thaw faces press criticism and dispute over commitment to Matteawan asylum.
James Allen Monroe a cattle shipper at the stock yards and a familiar South Side figure, is credited with a new daughter Virginia born three weeks ago. Monroe 65, widens his large brood with the latest addition while he continues daily business from 9 to 5.
Lisbon reports royal household creditors fill local court dockets. Dowager Queen Maria Pia and the Duke of Oporto owe 210 plus costs for unpaid meat. King Carlos and his son were assassinated four months ago. civilist approval waits on financial accounting amid threats from Senor Carvalho.
Denver, May 29 Judge Thomas M Macon 78 died at his home yesterday from apoplexy He read with Abraham Lincoln at Bloomington Illinois or some time hence the descriptor law partner of Lincoln backs his notable career
Washington May 29 The body of George Clinton once a major general in the revolutionary army and first governor of New York was removed from the congressional cemetery in Washington to New York City en route to Kingston for final interment. The ceremony follows in line with the only recent comparable tribute to President McKinley.
Reports from chief meat inspectors across the country to Secretary Wilson say U S packing houses meet a high standard of cleanliness and purity. Inspectors from coast to coast noted improvements and compliance with federal suggestions, while Wilson urged states to curb diseased cattle entering markets and to enhance public protection against tuberculosis.
The first class battleship Michigan was launched at New York Ship Building company on the Delaware River with invited guests including Assistant Secretary Newberry Interior Garfield and Governor Warner. The vessel is an all big gun battleship armed with eight 12 inch rifles, 450 feet long, crew of 51 officers and 758 men.
Chicago May 28 Reverend D D Vaughan warns that street corner courting leads to divorce court. He outlines three stages of courtship worship disappointment and either love or indifference. He urges selflessness and restraint to avoid unhappy marriages.
The Presbyterian general assembly in Kansas City expresses gratitude for support to its home mission efforts among laborers immigrants and other groups. It also reviews educational work and college programs and thanks John D Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie for gifts to Presbyterian colleges.
In daylight on a crowded New York street three robbers attacked three bank messengers carrying $43,000. Pepper, a blackjack blow, and a knife wound failed to stop the trio thanks to a Polish waitress who delayed the leader and two policemen who arrived. Cosimo Riccobono is named by police. his father and two brothers are also held.
Washington May 28 by unanimous consent the House agreed to Senate amendments to the child labor bill for the District of Columbia, sending the measure to the president for signature.
Washington May 28 Senator Dick chairman of the Senate committee on mines and mining reported favorably the bill establishing a national bureau of mines which has passed the House.
Annual report filed with South Dakota Insurance Department lists capital stock assets and income. Details include headquarters in Hartford and Milwaukee of two operating companies, mortgage and bond holdings, cash balances, and overall assets totaling 8 606 566 50. The report confirms authority to transact fire and tornado insurance in South Dakota until December 31, 1908.
State official certifies the Connecticut company National Fire Insurance Company is authorized to transact insurance in South Dakota through its agents until December 31 1908 upon filing a sworn statement for year ending December 31 1907 issued by Commissioner Basford and Chief Clerk Albert.
The Department of Insurance reports that U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company has filed sworn statements and a certified copy of its charter. The commission certifies the company may transact Fidelity, Surety, Burglary, and Employers' Liability Insurance in the state through December 31, 1908, from Pierre.
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