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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
4
Fragments show an old Lemmon South Dakota newspaper page promoting the State Line Herald withFriday publication, subscription price listed as $1.50 per year, and references to Harmer and Arte. The readable text is sparse and includes unclear names and places.
In Friday’s issue, a referendum petition against the free range law nears 4,000 names as settlers challenge its constitutionality while western counties demand uniform application. Meanwhile railroads seek to spur extension work this year to aid distressed settlers, with commercial clubs backing the effort and a Lutheran communion service announced for July 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Michigan timber magnate Edward Hines failed to corroborate his prior testimony on Lorimer election expenses today. Witness Culver testified about Hines remarks alleging a large sum funded Lorimer’s US Senate bid. The Senate committee in executive session ruled Hines could not be questioned further on those statements.
Former French Minister of Finance Joseph Caillaux ascends to the position of premier, signaling a major shift in government leadership. Caillaux, long associated with fiscal reform, takes the helm amid ongoing political reforms and economic challenges.
Paris June 29 President Fallieres signed the nomination decrees confirming Joseph Callinus as premier and naming his cabinet. The roster includes Callisax interior, Crupps justice, Deselven foreign affairs, Klotz finance, Delcasse marine, Delcasse is listed, and other ministers for public works commerce agriculture colonies labor and more.
William G. Gilmore testified in the house sugar trust investigation that the Arbuckle Bros of Brooklyn began sugar production in 1898 and fought the American Sugar Refining Co. by drastic price cuts. He said the trust retaliated by entering the coffee business, including a Toledo plant, aimed to discredit Arbuckle’s coffee and ruin rivals.
The White Star liner Olympic sailed from New York on its return to England with 1,205 cabin passengers, 730 in first class, a record for any port. The trip profit is about £175,000. Over 12,000 visitors paid 50 cents to tour the ship, funds benefiting the Seamen's Orphan fund.
Washington June 25 Senator Cummins of Iowa offered important amendments to the reciprocity bill focusing on agricultural provisions. He proposed admitting free from Canada soaps and manufactured agricultural products including fresh meats canned meats barley malt flour tram steel woolen and cotton goods feather goods and other items. The amendments apply only on the American side of the line as the senate debates the Canadian reciprocity question.
Chicago June 29 Mildred Bridges tears filled her eyes as she embraced her father in court during the Evelyn See trial. The suspect, self proclaimed Apostle of the Absolute Life, faces delinquency charges over the 17 year old. Prosecutor Burnham and the court supported Mildred remaining home, but Cantwell insisted her attendance was needed for the defense. Charles Gotthardt, a reporter, testified that See denied threatening a police or breaking See up in business and acknowledged relations with Mildred Bridges and Mona Rees in his presence.
Lett Hand chief of the Arapar buns died recently at about eighty three. He became a warrior at fifteen and fought in the Southwest after that time. He was a main member under Major Joel Billott and his men the day General Custer fought near Washite Cheyenne Oklahoma. The bodies of the slain were found after a week.
Wheeling city council introduces ordinance imposing a fine for vile language in public. Councilman Maharstick said the move targets Evangeline Inly who plans a religious campaign in the city early next year, following anger from local churches.
A Milwaukee northbound passenger train No 137 derailed near Kardwell Wisconsin on June 29. The wreck left the locomotive baggage car mail car and smoker overturned after the train plowed along the track for sixty rods. One fireman Joseph Henned of Elkader Iowa was killed and eight others were injured with bruises and minor hurts reported.
New York June report states Evelyn Nesbit Thaw denies ever meeting Edwin R. Thomas overseas. She attributes divorce rumors to Theodora Gerard, a former showgirl said to resemble her, who previously impersonated Mrs. Thaw in Reno.
Josaph Chimatin, ex president of the archery Trust company, was found guilty of making false statements to the state banking department. The jury deliberated about an hour and a half in New York on June 29. The report notes related weather conditions in Kansas and talks of heat and corn crop concerns in the prior weeks.
A coroner’s inquest found stepmother Emma Humbel and half brother Arthur Lewis liable for the murder of fourteen year old Helen Humbel, beaten for neglecting a task. They were jailed in Oroville for safety amid a citywide furor as authorities pursue charges. In other news, Dakota grain rate increases take effect July 1, after delays by ICC.
In Monroe Georgia two black men were lynched within twelve hours. Tom Allen, accused of attacking a white woman, was taken from a train near Social Circle and shot atop a telephone pole after overpowering three officers. Hours later Joe Watts, held for suspicious activity near a farmer's home, was killed by a mob at the jail.
Retired Lt. Richmond P. Hobson of the United States Navy filed a slander suit against former Congressman John A. Keliher of Boston in the U S circuit court. The case, arising from remarks during a political contest between John A. Keliher and Joseph A. Coury, was settled out of court two years ago and withdrawn by agreement of counsel. Hobson supported Coury in Boston when he spoke publicly.
John W. Gates the American millionaire in Paris has postponed his departure for America due to a serious throat illness. He has undergone seven operations in as many days for an abscess and remains confined to his hotel.
The body of a man believed to be Rev Timothy Sullivan, a Roman Catholic priest from Fort Dodge, Iowa, was found in an overflowing bathtub at a hotel on Waverly Place. Doctors cited apoplexy or heart failure as the likely cause. A note in the paper suggested he planned to sail for Ireland. Also noted: Harvard student Arthur K. Smith, 206, of David O. Smith, died by suicide in a Harvard dorm, supposedly due to failure to qualify for a degree, drinking poison.
In Los Angeles on June 20 McNamara attorneys urged Mrs Gertie McManigal to testify on any aspect of the dynamiting case before the grand jury, claiming she is being hounded and has a right to refuse. Nettie McCormick tops Cook County property tax list with 4885 000, with CH McCormick and J Armour among other large taxpayers. Mexican troops seized near Juarez and moved to the Mexican line, weapons secured for transfer in a box under guard, as American troops observed the line.
Fragmented State Line reports describe cemetery tours at New Leipzig and BlErwagon Vy, several local names, and community reactions amid hot dry conditions. Prairie fires near David City damaged dwellings. joint county gathering near Lock’s Grove drew over 300 attendees. Tourism, aviation excitement, and drought threaten grazing, with hopes for scarce rainfall and alfalfa yields 20 per ton amid ongoing weather challenges.
Peter Pitz and Tommy plan a two week trip through the Black Hills region to relax from cigarmaking. Pitz will handle the payroll duties while Dwyer enjoys time off. The pair will tour buttes and scenic areas, while other locals Nicholson and Caton were seen out Tuesday afternoon. Also listed: FOR SALE items including a housebe, piano, farm implement, and a kerosene stove offered by D D Getman.
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