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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
6
A garbled summary lists battleships, costs, and maritime plans, plus obituaries and accidents. It notes a naval deployment, coal costs around 5 million dollars, and deaths including editors and scientists. The piece also mentions Catherine Roosevelt’s fall at a horse show and other misfortunes.
A sprawling, chaotic 1900 era summary reports Senor Don Augusto Laguia’s election to succeed Dr Pardone in Peru, and Henry Farman’s two 1600 meter flights in a Lie aeroplane at Ghent. It notes various diplomatic moves, a proposed reopening of a port, a promotion of an Italian minister to ambassador, and military retreat rumors. It also covers crimes, court cases, suicides, a bank scandal, inquests, and social issues in multiple U.S. locales, with mentions of prohibition efforts, a pneumonia death, and crop forecasts in Upper Michigan.
A Chicago gale at 68 mph shattered telephones and caused injuries as buildings were damaged. A central region storm with hail and wind toppled trees, wrecked Wonderland Park structures, and killed George Werner by lightning. Tornadoes hit Kansas and Iowa farms, destroying homes, barns, and crops with multiple injuries. Oklahoma damage followed with shop and farm property losses and livestock deaths.
Stephen D. Lee of Columbus Mississippi longtime commander of the United Confederate Veterans died from cerebral hemorrhage at 4:00 AM. The report notes his role directing the first shot of the Civil War at Fort Sumter after a demand for surrender by South Carolina troops.
Washington May 20 The denial of information on Gen Wright’s election to replace Secretary Taft after his retirement from the War Department fuels belief that the story may have foundation. A letter in Washington two weeks ago suggests a possible discussion with the president.
Reports from Maryville and several towns in northwest Missouri indicate thousands of acres of lowlands flooded. Much of the land was planted to corn and the damage is heavy, with widespread agricultural losses across the St. Joseph region.
In East Grand Forks Minnesota on May 0 Carl Zimmerman had Albert Johnson and James Murphy arrested on charges of robbing him in a hotel. The men were taken into custody as the investigation continued with local authorities reviewing the claim and details of the alleged theft.
A Snett case jury in Clinton New Labrador May 30 found the will of Col Tom Snell invalid after six hours deliberation. The verdict held Snell mentally unsound and voided the structure that left Snell’s son an annuity of 50 dollars. Attorney Richard Emmen denounced letters signed Baby as vile and unsafe to interpret as legal instruments.
Washington May 1 The six member special house committee on wood pulp and print paper tariff investigations filed a preliminary majority report against new legislation. The minority urged postponement and argued the paper market favors no restraint. Evidence on price fixing was inconclusive with no clear proof of a conspiracy among manufacturers.
Officers acting under Governor Hanley and Attorney General Hingham raided gambling dens in French Lick Indiana. Plainclothes police and known figures entered after threats of force. a warning had warned operators to close. By afternoon business ceased though rain and violence were avoided.
Financial stringency caused failure leads to a receiver appointment for the Cleveland Hippodrome company on May 16. The stockholders sought relief amid difficulty in raising new funds. The theater business itself is not affected by the receivership.
Judge Turnett in the circuit court yesterday sentenced Portland banker J Thorburn Toss to five years in prison and to pay a fine of 576,094 for wrongful conversion of state school funds while serving as president of the Title Guarantee and Trust Company. Rowe, convicted previously, faced related charges in the same case.
In Chicago, May 30, 1700 pupils at Dante school on Ewing and Desplaines streets fled in panic after rumors of an Italian secret society planning to dynamite the building. About 600 children were frightened and some were knocked down or bruised, but no serious injuries were reported.
chaotic senate action recounts a currency measure's passage amid fierce debate. references to Aldrich Vreeland bill, conference reports, and senators Stone La Follette Fairbanks Gore LaFeller, with chaotic procedural shouts and sudden collapse of proceedings.
In Washington Court House Ohio yesterday Joseph Porter attacked his wife with a razor cutting her to pieces before turning the blade on himself. Porter survived after poor health a few hours. The couple had been quarrelling.
A Pullman berth death occurred on a train at Union Station yesterday. The deceased is listed as JF Hanson, United Site Consular agent at Neu, with reports indicating heart disease as the cause. Police were notified and investigation follows.
Washington June 2 The Currency Commission chaired by Senator Aldrich met to organize and discuss plans. The panel includes Senators Aldrich Hale Knox Dana Bailey Toochent land and others as they consider a reform bill to stabilize currency.
Rumor claims steamer Vaderland wrecked near dense fog during June fog period. Report mentions uncertain crew, possible collision or grounding with deaths unconfirmed. Local chatter cites small vessels and officials investigating, but details remain unclear.
A highly garbled June dispatch from multiple cities covers aviation, stockyard price lists, and a fatal shooting in New Jersey. It describes a man’s alleged mental state, a parachute incident, a wrestling quarrel, and a fatal shooting in Vermison. Names, places, and numbers appear in scattered form.
A mother identified as Jo 7 Ma Ruof took her own baby girl, aged fifteen yesterday, by inhaling gas at her home on Kilts Self and Chi Providence, Rt. 1. No cause has been found yet.
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