14 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
1
The report notes Japan may dispatch a commission to San Francisco to investigate alleged outrages against Japanese nationals. It suggests Japan could avert further trouble by bringing its citizens home if they dislike the local style.
Harriman says agitation for railroad regulation in this country blocked a $50,000,000 European loan last year and will likely stop him from stealing another railroad here. He adds he does not need $50,000,000 anyway.
General Kuroki states Japan has no idea of entering war with the United States. The comment eases anxious readers peppered by sensational snake-story yarns about conflict. The closer the Japs see the US, the less likely they are to want a fight, the Argus Leader notes.
The article recalls Orchard as chief witness in the Haywood case at Boise Idaho. He admits multiple murders and failed attempts clothes the tale in a criminal past. The piece argues Moyer Haywood Pettibone Orchard and others deserve extreme punishment for their roles.
Geo D Perkins of the Sioux City Journal, influential through his paper in southeastern South Dakota, is reported as a candidate for the Iowa senate. He plans to lead the railroad faction in Town. Last year he lost the gubernatorial nomination to Cummins and bolted the Republican ticket during the campaign.
Analysts predict George will top the ballot once under the prevailing primary system as the new vogue takes hold. The remark suggests George’s rising prominence amid shifting electoral norms and party dynamics.
A newly found paradise in Hawaii yields a liquor named Okalahoa from a native plant root. The text claims consuming a night drink and a water chaser the next morning causes long lasting mirth lasting several days.
The Argus-Leader rails at discrimination in freight rates against Sioux Falls by Sioux City. The paper claims to be right yet recalls opposing Roosevelt era railroad regulation and now seeks action under that program it once opposed.
The state passes a public utilities law placing street railways lighting plants water systems gas and other public commodities under a supervising board. The board can approve capital stock issues set transportation and service rates and regulate prices for the public. All franchised companies fall under its authority.
During a Minnesota legislative session a committee and railroad representatives reached a compromise law intended to regulate and reduce rates. After adjournment, railroads reportedly acting as individual stockholders opposed or resisted the measure.
Court action aims to enjoin the state from all railroad control attempts while a new law remains unimplemented. If courts favor the railroads the people lose recourse beyond Congress. Alexandria has been named U S district attorney despite Kittredge protests. Wag backed by Gamble but delay sparked machine press claims the appointment won’t occur. Kittredge is noted for his ways of doing things, chiefly running a personal advertising bureau.
Contract for the state capital has been let to H. Olson of Stillwater Minnesota. His bid totals 528 552 for the capital building excluding heating plumbing grading and grounds. The award uses Sioux Falls jasper for flooring to water table Ortonville granite for polished work and Bedford granite for the superstructure with South Oak ducts as prominent elements.
The city will complete the capitol building and heating plant and have about $30,000 left for grounds improvement within the last legislature's appropriation. Kota is noted for not being recognized with its stone as plans proceed.
The piece criticizes immunity for Harriman and Orchard. It argues the president and cabinet shield criminals who testify before the Interstate Commerce Commission and claim confessors may escape punishment. The writer says immunity benefits the guilty and undermines justice.
Tr R Hicks outlines a June weather pattern with a central storm period on June 9 to 11, coinciding with the new moon and annual magnetic crisis. Expect extreme heat, low barometers, high humidity, violent thunderstorms, and global earthquake reports. Caution against shelter under green trees during storms.
The forecast notes several periods of storms in June with many harmless clouds and hail storms. A rising barometer and west wind indicate a cooler trend spreading east from the 11th to the 14th. The third storm period peaks around the 15th with major unsettled weather from Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 18th, warning that a low barometer signals thunderstorm activity, distinct from faint sheet lightning.
In Kingsbury County Court South Dakota estate of Peter Bergerson deceased petitions to sell real estate Lots 1 2 3 4 NW 1 4 NE 1 4 in Sec 18 T110 R53. Hearing June 18 1907 at De Smet to pay debts through sale. Also multiple circuit court summons for real estate title action in Kingsbury County and De Smet.
In Kingsbury County South Dakota in De Smet the County Court will hear the probate of the will of Frank A Wild deceased on Tuesday June 11 1907 at 10 o clock a m in the court room. Heirs James W Wild John T Wild Vera M Wild and Mary B Stubbs may appear to contest or participate. Warren & Warren attorneys represent the petitioner. The court clerk is EA Carpenter.
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates. Recommended for children and adults by Sasse's Pharmacy.
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