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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
9
The week’s dispatches summarize Washington activity on the arbitration treaty with Japan, naval limits, and currency plans, with notes on new appointments and obituaries. Mentions Verne committee, Senate action, and the push for a silver penny standard amid global tensions.
A fragmented report describes a series of violent events and investigations across several locations. It mentions a man named George P Cage and others involved with shootings, arsons, and a gang activity, with arrests and ongoing inquiries across Kansas City Boone Watertown Lexington and Madison County.
Fragmentary report describes a string of violent and tragic events. A switchboard operator succumbs to heart disease, a man comforts his wife and five children before suicide, a preacher laments dwindling church attendance, and a political proclamation prompts state officials to travel to Washington. A separate incident notes a child’s brutal beating and a fatal shooting in a related crime scene.
Delegates at the state Republican convention elected eight insurgent delegates to vote for Taft while endorsing Roosevelt and tariff revision. Alexander McKenzie’s faction won key votes, with the majority report adopting rules and endorsing conservative measures, and James Kennedy named as national committeeman candidate.
North Dakota State AO UW executive board met in Grand Forks last week and acted on key items. They continued the deputy system, approved purchasing 12500 in Lisbon city bonds for investment, and set new member fees and prepayment discounts. A new feature allows limited payment certificates to become paid up in ten, fifteen, or twenty years. The AO U W is in strong financial condition with over 40000000 in force insurance and 6000 members.
Grand Forks dispatch reports deputy sheriff nabbed John Tenner a gambler wrestler and bartender on a Winnipeg bound Northern Pacific train. He faces charges of jail escape from Glasgow Montana where he was held after an alleged hold up and attempted murder.
The Red River Valley Baptist association holds its 32nd annual convention in Grand Forks with an arranged program. Initial dates were June 3 and 4 but were shifted due to a conflicting event. Sessions occur at the Grand Forks Baptist church with delegates accommodated in top facilities.
A portion of the farmers institutes schedule is announced with the opening at Hazleton on May 19. Lecturers include Prof. Thomas Shaw of the Minnesota agricultural college and H. Hoverstad. Superintendents of sub experiment stations will accompany the corps in their territories.
Judge Vick of Grand Forks awarded Harry Richardson to the North Dakota Children's Home after finding his mother Mrs. William Storey of Grand Parice had abandoned him. Pembina county witnesses testified the child was supported by the mother for several weeks.
A survey of minor items across North Dakota notes plans for a flour mill at St John and a gas pipeline from West Hope to Minot. McClusky pursues a fast baseball team while Leeds enjoys a band concert. Lartware cemetery beautification is mentioned and Coteau may host an athletic club. LaMoure eyes rave track demand. Marmath Beach to spend 1000 on street work. Crary drainage dispute and store burgled in Flaxon. Devils Lake mail delivery recorded May 15 and a dogden farmer arrested for arson pre fires. Minor baseball league discussions in Minot and Tolman baseball win. Edgeley to build a new depot. Devils Lake glove factory project ongoing. Higmarck population up four. St John secret societies may build a hall. rural phone extension under way from Nowdon. Peach to get a new school building. A new electric plant manager in Kenmare and Mowe river drainage proposed. North Dakota lignite coal mining talked of for fuel. Antler Moball Sherwood towns consider baseball league. Howman butcher business expanding, Bismarck incipient arson case. Lisbon stock-allowance protest and Souris bachelors club. Valley City fund drive for state encampment. Delving Park fire damages barn. Wiehok of Wishek sells fruit trees. Attorney power debate at Grand Forks court. Oake drug permit spread and civic improvement efforts praised. Women lead a strong movement likely to succeed.
Western County officials discuss a proposed dredging of the Bottineau river to a depth of sixteen feet to improve the channel from Bottineau to the river’s mouth. The plan, costing about six dollars per acre, envisions Canada and North Dakota cooperation and requires county board approval. The project aims to create a deeper, safer navigation channel and is seen as a united effort with McHenry County.
Rumors arise that Northernhat may extend from Mandan through Mercer counties along the Missouri River. Reports indicate survey parties and land rights issues, with opposition from locals and speculation of delays and political implications. The article notes investigations, indictments, and upcoming trials affecting residents and officials in several North Dakota counties.
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