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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
6
A whimsical scene follows a red rabbit story as a girl and a gray hat man chase a knight’s quest while family life disrupts a busy street. The tale shifts to a new comic thread about a forgetful professor, a lost wardrobe, and a mistaken romance among socialites at a dance.
A chaotic account recalls P. T. Barnum facing Canadian authorities and printing limits as colored prints are shipped, taxed, and finally auctioned after a year of delays. The limited demand leads to a sale of unclaimed items labeled simply colored prints, with Barnum-linked figures ultimately losing the lot to a foreign agent.
A Victorian style passage on crocodile behavior and danger. It describes mating, egg clutch sizes, parental neglect after oviposition, and the silent, pervasive threat of crocodiles. The text cites Kipling’s staccato verse to illustrate the creature’s stealth and menace.
The article cites Canning’s remarks on Dutch commerce and criticizes Dutch policy as unequal. It notes President Warren of Yankton College planning a three month East campaign for an endowment drive aimed at raising $260,000, with travel through Chicago to New York.
The State Horticultural Society will hold its annual meeting in Yankton on January 19. Leading horticulturists from across the state are expected to attend. Professor M. K. Hunton of Brooks, who has conducted expeditions to Siberia for hardy fruit and shrub varieties, will deliver an illustrated lecture on the Siberian trio.
United States Senator J Mclaurin died unexpectedly at home after an apparent heart failure following a recent severe illness. He was seated in a rocking chair in his library when he fell forward and died before help could arrive. A later note suggested ptomaine poisoning as a contributing factor.
Charles Liz Warriner, former treasurer of the Big Four railroad, pleaded guilty to embezzlement in the common pleas court and received a six year sentence in the Ohio penitentiary. The maximum possible term was seven years. The judge withheld parole and noted Warriner’s ability to pay a fine.
Brussels reports Prince Albert I taking the oath as King Albert I in Parliament Hall attended by the ministry chief officials and royal family including Princess Clementine and Princess Stephanie. Foreign representatives witnessed the ceremony proving the act both in fact and name. Princess Louise and her daughter have returned to Brussels with preparations for the ongoing contest of ese in progress.
Wheat prices in Minneapolis and Duluth regions show No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern bids around $1.12 to $1.11 per bushel for December and May futures. Duluth market notes delivery by eight track and price listings include 3005.20 for cattle yearlings and lambs offered at 7.0 to 7.85.
In a state wide brief, Shattuck fled to Texas after deserting his wife and three children and living with his sister. His Knoxville-like father-in-law planned to avenge the alleged wrongs with an unwritten law weapon. He chose to plead guilty in Omaha to embezzlement charges to avoid facing harsher charges back home.
A committee returned to Aberdeen from Holland with news of locating four sisters, two brothers, and four nieces and nephews of the late Jam Alderlieste of Hallend. Alderlieste died in Brown County near Columbia, leaving about 450000 in estate. The heirs will share the property once probate clears. T. M. Bower and Edward Voight conducted the six week inquiry.
The Bede group organizes a statewide drive to raise 85 000 for a life sized General W H Hi Beadie statue for the new capitol. Funds to be apportioned by county school population with January 21 named Beadle day.
A Sioux City way freight collided with a doubleheader steel train near Harrisburg in the Milwaukee yards. Engineer Palmer of the freight, from Hazenville, suffered a crushed foot but survived. Fireman Ralph Brophin of Biya City was bruised. Three engines were wrecked and scrapped. no crew injuries reported beyond those listed.
George Chaloupka twenty years old living twelve miles northwest of Milbank died from a gunshot wound received while hunting. The gun discharged accidentally with the load entering the right hip area and exiting the left. He dragged himself to his home a distance away.
William K. Frasier the Deagwooa politician convicted of adoot ing Ike Trotter received one year in the penitentiary. Hicator Beye drew thirty days and both hinted at appeals. If appeal proceeds the governor may be asked to intercede.
Fragmented account describes an explosion near a university campus and the subsequent rescue efforts. Officials indicate surface detours and gear checks during return trips as teams search the area. Names, places, and precise timings are unclear in the text.
A suit for $250,000 was filed in New York by Francis J. Heney and California millionaire against William H. Crocker. It stems from an open letter and alleged damages connected to bank prosecutions. The action claims Crocker aided or defended actions reported in a New York Evening paper on December 3.
Dec 27 dispatches from Portugal report incomplete flood news in Spain noting a likely death toll around 600 with more feared. Freezing weather worsens distress as rail destruction delays relief. Galida to Burgos Toledo provinces suffer severe damage with corpses along Guadalguls river banks and vast farm losses. King Manuel aims to aid desolate districts amid transport and food shortages.
Naples dispatch reports a four million theft connected to the Patani estate. The mansion breach followed the late Patani’s death with executors appointed. Authorities have no clear suspect and imply the raid likely occurred during the vacancy period.
Miss Jean Clemens, daughter of Mark T Clemens, dies in a bathtub in Redding Connecticut on December 24 1955. Officials believe an epilepsy attack caused a convulsion leading to death. The accident occurred while she was in the tub.
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