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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
2
A sweep of brief items covers a death in Louisville and various figures in politics, industry, and culture. Notable mentions include mentions of engineers, actors, and writers, plus accidents and fires with considerable property loss. The report notes international diplomacy, railroads earnings, and political shifts across multiple regions.
A garbled report details multiple incidents including an alleged domestic dispute in Remling, a suicide in Kansas, a bank hold up in Colorado, a pistol fight near Des Moines, a county official plot protest in Iowa, a shooting near Stone City, and financial defalcation by a Marine Trust cashier in Atlantic City. Names and places appear inconsistently due to OCR errors.
A fog bound collision between the Missouri Pacific California Limited and the St. Joseph Express near Lamont Knabaueter kills about nin e people and injures many more. Debris from the train blocks the line as wrecking teams work to determine the death toll. The California Limited carried mail cars a locomotive a dozen passenger cars and dining cars.
Cincinnati July 4 Murat Halstead legendary American journalist dies at home after months of illness. Booble wife and children at bedside. Halstead rose as a leading writer and editor, linked with Cincinnati papers and later national media, shaping 19th century journalism.
Chicago police seek Edward Thompson husband of Princes Milmore Thompson in the murder of a woman found in a rooming house. Descriptions of Thompson and of 41 Raymond, who brought the woman to the house, have been sent to several cities. police ask Northwest and New York areas to watch closely.
July 4 in this town witnessed a rare public welcome for Congressman James B. Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate. He arrived with Mrs. Sherman and Dr. Carter aboard the New York express at 9:18 pm. Fireworks and church bells greeted the weary traveler as thousands filled Bage's Square and adjacent streets near the New York Central station. A large escort accompanied him to his home as crowds cheered and a monster process formed nearby.
Wisconsin livestock sanitary board met in Madison on July 4 and elected officers. State Veterinarian David Robert of Waukesha reports tuberculosis prevalence among Wisconsin cattle is much lower than three years ago.
Reported floodwaters in Southern China drown hundreds and leave thousands starving. Chinese villages lie ruined as foreigners join to raise a relief fund from Hong Kong. Large consignments of food are being sent to the stricken area.
Twenty two members of the Manila and Far Eastern Paper Manufacturers Association paid $2690 each to settle fines for operating in restraint of trade. The remaining two companies are expected to pay their penalties within a few days in the United States circuit court action.
A gas explosion in the Rikovsky mine at Isstsia, Yusavo, European Russia last night left a large number of miners trapped. One hundred fifty bodies recovered, all severely burned, with death toll expected to reach 242.
July 4 market report shows wheat values from No 1 hard to No 2 Northern in St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago. Corn and oats prices listed by grade. Cattle hogs sheep and lamb ranges provided for Chicago Sioux City South St Paul and other markets. Prices include grain fed steers cows veal calves and stocker figures with regional variations.
New York July 4 dispatches from Poughkeepsie report Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, summering at Lake Mohonk, undergoing a surgical operation for gout. The procedure relieved the admiral significantly, and he is described as well and cheerful aside from the ailment.
Announcement dated July 4 says the notification of Mr Taft's nomination will be delivered in Cincinnati on July 28. The decision was finally reached after earlier plans mentioned Washington as a notification site.
Ten deaths and numerous prostrations marked the heat wave that struck New York City yesterday. Temperatures and humidity produced a harsh day with widespread distress across the metropolis.
Eau Claire July 4 two men Fred Bird alias William OConnor of Boston and William Watson of Chicago were convicted of breaking into a box car at Altoona tents and stealing shoes. Judge James ONeill sentences them to one year imprisonment.
Raleigh New York July 4 The coroner s jury in the case of Engineer B M Stultz of the Seaboard Airline killed Wednesday night in this city acquitted Turner Smith the nineteen year old boy who admitted shooting Stultz because he was playing the part of Peeping Tom at the house where the boy s sisters lived Revolution In Paraguay Buenos Ayres July 4 It is reported here that a revolution has broke out in Paraguay
Advices from Buenos Ayres report Paraguayan revolutionists victorious and a new cabinet formed led by Emiliano Gonzales Naveiro with ministers including Manuel Gondra Eusebio Ayala and Adolfo Riquime. Fighting in Asuncion damaged many public buildings. casualties initially estimated high but later reduced to about two hundred. Telegraphic links with Asuncion expected to resume soon.
Rear Admiral Thomas died suddenly from apoplexy at Del Monte California on Friday. He and his daughter Rut were at the hotel and will accompany the remains east. He had voluntarily relinquished the position of chief of the Atlantic fleet a week earlier to allow Rear Admiral Charley S. Syperty to become familiar with the fleet before its world voyage from San Francisco.
An official report states 209 bodies have been recovered from the Kikovehy mine spoil heap following a gas explosion. Several workers were injured and hospitalised. Rescue efforts continue as the mine’s second section is cleared and identified remains are being buried today.
Cooperstown reports Bishop Potter Mey Cole Van Potter shows signs of improvement after stomach and liver issues. Physicians believe the improved condition favors a favorable outcome and note the bishop remains in careful recovery.
A report from Airminghurst details the capture of Joe Hine Yon, who allegedly killed Charles Bashord with an ox at Buntlake. He reportedly admitted the crime but said he acted in self defense. authorities pursue proceedings in the woods near tractate yare fertay.
In Springfield MW a deleting engineer named Bak ford was stabbed to death at his home early yesterday. Joseph James, described as a negro, was later arrested and charged with the murder as tension and fear of lynching spread through the town.
Miss Maud Gartes of Muscatine Miss Vera Croxen of Atalista and Clyde Slater of Moscow drowned when a gasoline launch sank at Rosisy s lake near Muscatine Iowa on July 7.
A Chicago July 7 report describes a balloon meet that ended when the craft landed in Lake Michigan near Benton Harbor and later near Clinton Ontario. Several aeronauts were injured, with rescuers and a yachting party aiding survivors. The flight path listed multiple loading and landing points across the region, including West Shefford, Port Huron, Glenfelina, and Dieppe.
Fragmented garbled OCR reports 1128 maimed or killed nationwide after July Fourth celebrations. Chicago and several cities listed show many injured or dead. Fire losses total 145510 dollars amid widespread damage and chaos.
Nelson Baturtay defeats veteran Joe Gans by knockout in the late rounds to reclaim a title. Crowded ring action in San Francisco ends with Baturtay dominating the late stages and securing a hard earned victory amid persistent aggression.
July 7 reports Florence and Coto confirming a worker Av Avenieh died at a Portland cement plant. The death occurred during a cremation in hot cement at the facility, with authorities investigating the grisly accident.
A report indicates Wilbur Wright sustained injuries during a test at a Lemans facility on July 7. The accident occurred while examining a water tube integral to the mechanism of his aircraft, causing concern over his condition and the project’s progress.
A man in Grand Forks, North Dakota accidentally killed his wife while handling a 4 repeating rifle. The weapon discharged, the bullet struck her abdomen, passed through her body and lodged in her, she was taken to a hospital where she died within two hours.
In mid July at Sault Ste. Marie Charles E Overton Clarke fell from a launch on St Marys river and drowned after a 1 4m fall. The incident occurred during a launch trip with others nearby observing the mishap.
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