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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
9
Long article notes Rev Robert Elwood of Lawrence, Kansas, resigns amid a scandal after letters to a young woman surfaced. The minister, previously a reform leader, admitted writing the letters and offered to step aside. elders advised dropping the matter with no further action. The report names Mary Deede of Wauwatosa and other community figures.
United States sues to restrain New Haven from controlling Boston & Maine and to separate the New Haven from trolley lines and stock. Federal action seeks to prevent a monopoly by halting cross ownership and influence over regional rail and trolley interests. Defendants include Boston & Maine, Consolidated Railway, and Provident Securities Company.
In Mexico City on May 24 financial firms faced upheaval amid a purge of the Second Institute authorities arresting prominent bankers and financiers. The jacoby firm and others are tied to a multi million dollar misappropriation claim with figures cited between 4 and 5 million. The case highlights high level concerns over fund misallocation and corporate governance in the nation. Separately in Wisconsin at Chippewa Falls on May 22 city ordinances targeted liquor sales with curfews and closed doors during certain hours.
A stage coach swept downstream near Williamsport in Grant county yesterday. The driver and the team drowned, with no passengers aboard. The incident involved a lumberhand from Ma and a person from Aliska, Wo Va, who were later juried.
May 24 in Anoka Minnesota, A C Bachmann fell head first into a sluice during a local activity. He sustained a broken leg and was assisted by bystanders before medical help arrived.
In New York on May 2 a trial over alleged marriage claims involving Senator Platt concluded with Miss Wood jailed on a perjury charge. Judge O Gorman sentenced her to the Tombs on a $5,000 bail after denying the complaint. The proceeding focused on forged documents and questions of the alleged union.
New York reporters describe a dynamite attack on a bridge under construction on the Harlem branch of the New Maven Hartford railroad at Baychester. Explosive charges twisted girders, shattered windows, and forced guards to patrol nightly as two approach attempts preceded a dawn blast that injured none but nearly collapsed the structure.
Judge McPherson in Des Moines issued a citation ordering the Iowa Central strikebreakers to appear and show cause why an injunction should not be issued to restrain interference with workers who filled the places of strikers. The action, dated May 24, seeks to curb workplace disruption by the strikers at Marshalltown.
Westfield May 23 twelve farmers near this place lost practically all of their buildings and crops and some stock as a result of a hail storm tornado and water spout that visited the section. No site was lost.
J F Kitch proprietor of the El Paso Evening News was indicted yesterday by a grand jury in a special session for the murder of M M Harrell in El Paso Texas on May 23. The case involves a local newspaper owner facing a grave charge as authorities pursue details and possible motives.
Severe floods cut power and rail service across Texas and Oklahoma. Dozens dead or missing as rivers rose and towns flooded. Gas supply to Indian Territory disrupted. businesses halted. Weather broke records with heavy rainfall. widespread property damage and transportation paralysis reported. Local crews struggle to restore lines and utilities amid ongoing rescues.
In Brook Haven Michigan May 26 a four man brawl between two families left William Hilton Thornes Hilton Benson Nation dead. Nation’s father Thomas Nation was fatally wounded nearby. The feud began after an elder Nation was beaten following an earlier confrontation with a Black man. A pistol and shooting ensued as both sides exchanged fire near the Nelson home.
In St Paul on May 26 J A McDermott former state oil inspector settled with Attorney General Young for 4.70 dollars after a second audit by Public Examiner Selwefor. The payment closes the account showing shortages uncovered in the inspection reports.
Osceola Wisconsin May 26 The cheese factory owned by William Foch at Cedar Lake was totally destroyed by fire The loss is around 6000 dollars and was partially covered by insurance The origin of the fire remains unknown
Martholo Mew of Denver died in a collision between an electric car and another auto yesterday near Chicago. Two other occupants of the automobile were seriously injured.
Oakland May 26 The airship crash over Berkeley injures sixteen passengers and crew as the craft spirals from 300 feet. Spectators, many severely frightened or injured, scramble to safety while rescuers battle chaos. The ship’s descent and ensuing injuries involve bullets of debris and power loss.
Reports from Fay may indicate that the Moy verdict tied to a grave discovery as the 1902 case unfolds. Officials detail a deadly sequence involving Mrs Bellvigny and Mrs Gunn, with Lamphere and other suspects facing charges. Evidence points to a murder plot linked to a body found near a chicken yard. The trial moves forward as prosecutors seek pending indictments and a verdict.
In Ballsiuiry Massachusetts on May 24 a priest, Father Lubetey of St Daneuls Catholic Church, was stabbed twice by Joseph Schuette amid a crowded service. Parishioners restrained the assailant. Lubetey received treatment and his condition was listed as serious.
A severe crash on Germantown Avenue near Chestnut Hill killed three people instantly and left forty five more seriously hurt or fatally injured. Fifty or more were taken to nearby hospitals. the accident involved horse drawn and motor vehicles after a horse and buggy jumped track, causing a head on collision.
Chicago May 26 Peter F Dailey longtime popular comedian died of pneumonia yesterday in his apartments at the Auditorium after a long stage career spanning thirty years His death ends a celebrated chapter in American theater and entertainment.
A deadly accident occurred during a ball game in Pittsburg yesterday when a player, Ralph, collapsed after a violent blow to the chest. He died almost immediately, sending shock through spectators and raising questions about on field safety.
Albany reports on Cassidy's bill to amend the penal code making bucketshops a felony. The measure, signed without comment, targets unlicensed brokers and deceptive practices in the bucketshop sector recognized in the state.
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