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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
3
State Line Herald summarizes a chaotic selection of incidents and notices from Laurel Nebraska to Lansing Michigan, including immigration debates, a fatal shipper accident, fires, drownings, and thefts. The roundup mentions officials in several states, railway wrecks, court actions, and political maneuvering linked to August events and local investigations.
Harold & Rope and Frank Stren and W. Hanah, agents for Union Central Construction and Union Central Railroad of Texas, were arrested on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and violating city ordinances. The scheme involved promising land near a Dallas to New Orleans railroad and drew thousands of duped investors.
Dense smoke covers Maine as forest fires destroy thousands of acres in at least 14 towns across York Androscoggin Oxford Somerset Cumberland Penobscot counties. Firefighters guard Brooksville Meadowbrook as flames threaten the village and nearby homes in multiple communities.
St. Petersburg reports 471 new cholera cases in 24 hours as hospitals strain. Sequel outbreaks reach Manila and Ruskanally, with deaths rising and a typhoon impeding cleanup. In Marquette a mentally deranged mother kills her seven year old son and herself with poison.
Leonard Mockler was accidentally shot and wounded by John Kolars, a youthful companion, at Le Bueur Center Minnesota on September 20 while the boys were buating. The incident occurred during a hunting outing and police are handling the inquiry.
Washington reports Orville Wright and Lieut Selfridge suffered severe injuries when a propeller blade broke and caused their aeroplane to overturn during trials at Fort Myer. Selfridge died, Wright injured but conscious. investigations cite wire vibration and propeller contact as causes. Wright aides salvaged components for inspection.
Severe storms at sea and heavy fogs along the coast disrupt sailing schedules for coastal and Transatlantic liners. A smoky haze compounds conditions, delaying arrivals and departures along New York and neighboring ports.
New York Sept 20 report States four teen year old school boy named Forenome In inexplicable reasons killed himself by banging his head against a cellar wall at his home in Mount Vernon He is the youngest person to die by self harm in Mount Vernon records.
Winnipeg reports several inland lakes in Manitoba ablaze as American forest fires cross the border, fanning fires across Canadian territory and threatening regional habitats and communities.
Fires swept Gagen and Woodboro near Rhinelander Wisconsin forcing mass evacuations. Refugees reached Rhinelander as winds shifted saving the city. Officials consider militia aid and swift action to stop spread while lumber plants report shutdowns and job losses.
Justice of the Peace Joseph Hotaling was waylaid by three masked men near South Buller on Sept 22. They held him as a third searched his pockets and he believed he had $20 in gold and jewelry. The assailants were identified as men he had seen tailing him earlier in the evening.
In Baxter county near Prestonia Missouri Arkansas line a posse battled Roberta and her husband Roberts after a fatal shooting sequence. Sheriff Money was killed and the deputy wounded as the couple fired on officers and neighbors. Roberts and the woman were seriously hurt and taken to Mountain Home for treatment.
Passengers aboard the Mauretanian steamer Mayron faced a mid ocean crisis when a propeller break tore a hole in the hull after a severe storm. The vessel foundered as water flooded midship and crews failed to halt the rolling ship. Harbor arrival followed a long and perilous journey as passengers endured fear and the ship’s imminent danger.
A man was found dead in water near Lewistown after a head wound and drowning suspected. The injuries suggest an attempt to conceal the crime with a staged drowning, with authorities noting a severe head wound and the body found in shallow irrigation water. The victim is identified as Nellie Minnespati, with ongoing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Washington Sept 22 Riel John Caetoll reports Bishop of Helens probable candidate for presidency of Georgetown University. If offered he would succeed Bishop who finishes term April 1. Bishop O Connell to resign from post next Thursday.
A severe drought grips Boston and neighboring country areas raising anxiety over crops and cattle. Officials warn of economic strain as farms face water shortages and potential losses in the coming weeks.
A man formerly a dealer and city mother was found guilty of embezzling $8,500 from Mary Husted of New York. He received a one year penitentiary sentence in a recent court ruling.
In Charlotte Michigan on September 22 a tragedy occurred when a five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J Butler choked to death during a game with her younger sister. The incident involved a loosened neck wrapping as both children played. Authorities are investigating the accidental death.
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