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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
3
A shooting took place Tuesday morning resulting in the murder of Louis Arpan. Authorities indicate Elmer Stumbaugh is a suspect connected to the incident and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal act.
Louis Arpan and Louis Stumbaugh, both ranchers on Indian Creek near the Camp Crook road, quarreled over a fence. Arpan was shot in the jaw and back and died at his home at 3 20 Tuesday afternoon. Stumbaugh was arrested after a call to the sheriff and will face a preliminary hearing at Belk Fourche Friday. Arpan, about 40, leaves a wife and family. Stumbaugh, about 30, also has a family. Both men had good reputations prior to the incident.
A report says Theodore Roosevelt will visit Deadwood in late September, coming from Cheyenne after the frontier day celebration. He and Seth Bullock will ride 125 miles from Belle Fourche to Medora, then proceed to Billings, Butte, and finally St. Paul for a conservation speech.
A remnant of nine Berkle engineers returned from a journey to Borax Lake in Death Valley. Charles S. Davidson died on the trip and was buried. The others are in bad condition. The party endured a desert trek and severe hardship during their expedition from Berkeley.
New Haven June 22 Jor Adaran of Hull House Chicago was awarded the master of art degree from Vi It marked the first time a woman received the honor. J 3 Hi of &J Paul was ates Donated with a degree Willian Amith Culbertson of Emporia Kan woo the Porter prize.
In a Gotham gossip column, details emerge of Caspar Emerson Jr seeking divorce from Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, citing Romaine Gypsy violinist Rigo as the co respondent. The era’s social tempers flare as Emerson pleads in supreme court while Thaw’s bankruptcy case stalls amid speculation around Nesbit Thaw’s ties to Stanford White and ongoing anxieties about her future freedom.
Reno plans a new arena after paying a $1,000 license fee. Officials confirm a fight over approvals is expected as construction proceeds.
Reno notes Tex Richardson announced that if Kent pays a $1,000 flight license and commits to building an arena, the Jeffries Johnson bout could proceed. The plan hinges on fundraising and business assurances, with a mass meeting expected to raise funds for the venture.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on June 22 John Kate, a Cunne Junction switch operator, found two young Italian men dead from gunfire after a robbery attempt. One suspect wearing false whiskers held up the others and escaped. one victim suffered four bullet wounds in the abdomen while the other had a single wound.
June 22 Pierre Judge McCoy of the supreme court denies mandamus in John F Schrader vs Secretary of State Pollcy. Schrader sought to file as a candidate for congress from a new district rather than in the traditional manner. The ruling addresses whether a federal act can be subjected to a referendum, supporting the affirmative.
Taft cancels New Maven trip and vows to press the savings bank bill despite insurgent opposition in the House. The president, angry at insurgents who rejected the House measure, aims for Senate approval.
John McConnell known as Buffalo Jack, an elderly scout from Colorado, recalls Civil War and Indian War service including capture by Sitting Bull, the Sheridan ride, Custer massacre era, and escape from Libby prison. Born 1822 in Johnstown, Pa., he roams battlefields en route to a San Francisco hospital, still active in government service with saber wounds and four bullets.
In New York City on June 22 two cars on a scenic railway toppled over an embankment. Five persons were probably fatally injured and several others seriously hurt while on excursion viewing Branties in scenery.
George Prounts a pioneer merchant and mining man of Montana and Colorado died last evening of cancer in Butte at 70. He held 160 acres at Golden and once traded an ox team for a Bobtail mine stake, and a Mexican mule for a lariat. With John Gregory he was among the first to reach what became Central City in 1858, and played a prominent role in early Butte life amid Indian conflicts during the overland trek from Kansas.
Beverly Massachusetts June 22 Mrs Taft departs Washington this evening in a private car and will arrive tomorrow. Also. a State Penitentiary Twine advertisement from South Dakota promotes the product with price breaks for large orders and club shipping to save costs. Senator Penrose slate advances in Pennsylvania Republican convention with John K Tener as governor candidate, John M Reynolds lieutenant governor Charles F Wright treasurer and TH Y Houck secretary of internal affairs. Harrisburg
Minneapolis June 21 The drought in the Northwest wheat and grain belt grows severe since March 16 with rainfall only 49 to 57 percent of normal. High temperatures scorch parched ground as a three state commission orders reactions and shipments of over a million bushels of wheat to assist during the dry spell.
Washington, Jan 21 The House voted 226 to 20 to issue certificates of indebtedness totaling 20 million dollars to fund completion of ongoing reclamation projects. The bill would be funded by payments from settlers for the water supplied by the government. The Senate is expected to pass a related reform bill for maintenance of $26,000.
Unclear OCR reads border jail crowds near El Paso with followers of Princias Med something. Deportation possibly looming for Teena and related figures amid unrest.
Weadward, the American yacht, defeated the Kaiser’s motor boat easily today to take first in the regatta at Kiel Germany on June 21.
Congressman BE. W. Martin arrived home today on the Northwestern train from duties in Washington D C.
Reno wild over the anticipated fight as Jeffries and trainers arrive to fanfare in the mining town near Reno Nevada. Officials confirm the bout will take place July 4 at 1 40 Western Time and a large crowd expects a historic showdown.
Portland police arrest Jenne P Webb and Mrs Alice Johnson on suspicion of killing Wm A Johnson whose body was found in a trunk at the depot. Investigators believe the murder occurred at the home of the couple before the trunk was sent to Portland. Webb fled from Alaska and was held for $1000 bail as the couple refused to speak.
Chicago tale details a deadly incident with thirty reported dead as heat and smoke blanketed the city. The volatile scene described includes police, residents, and ongoing tensions amid rising temperatures.
Harrisburg Pa June 21 Benator Penrose supports Charlemote for governor in a convention endorsement. The Payne Aldrich tariff and Taft administration officials were also endorsed in the same roll call.
The seventh annual American Handicap sheet is set to begin in Chicago today. The event will feature 390 shooters from across the nation, with the RNA 1 Chicago Town chapter coordinating the champion round on June 21.
A car procession held in Dallas honored Blondy Hatton, noted as a gambler who died by self-inflicted action near Carter. About 30 to 40 professional gamblers from Tripp and Gregory counties joined the funeral along with other mourners. The body was brought to Dallas after a prior county claim and the cortege traveled to the Dallas cemetery. One gambler remarked that Blondy would be betting on the outcome even in death.
Articles of incorporation for the White Sulphur Springs and Yellowstone Park railroad company were filed in Helena Montana on June 22 by John Ringling R M Calkins Jr and Lewis Penwell. Calkins is connected to the Milwaukee Road and the venture appears tied to western rail expansion. Capital of 300000 is fully subscribed.
London June 21 Mias Mildred Ridgely Carter daughter of Jonn Ridgley Carter rotary of the American league was married today to Lord Atchison of Irigg family The affair was a bright social event Meanwhile Western Federation officers leave Denver to confer with leaders in the East about a possible AFL affiliation The fight over jurisdiction between unions may block amalgamation and delegates have not authorized charter changes Tonight Chas H Moye J C Lowney will depart Denver to attend the AFL executive board meeting and present the application
St Paul June 21 The Republican state convention adjourned after nominating Governor Hherhart again. Mayor H P Keller served as temporary chair and steered proceedings while tensions rose between regulars and progressives over resolutions. Browne Aubery trial defense favors avoiding Lorimer testimony and political plotting claims as jury deliberations loom.
Ogden Utah June 21 Governor Dickerson of Nevada issued a statement emphatically saying he will not interfere with the big fight. The only way to stop the fight would be a special session of the legislature to pass a new law which is impracticable.
Rusk Texas July 21 Leonora Johnson a negro arrested for Maude Redding’s murder was seized from the sheriff by a mob and burned to a crisp on a lonely road. There were no arrests. Also Como Italy June 21 Stanting Ipolatov Russian suspect in the Chariton murder was not freed and is aiding police to solve the case.
Charles Ulrich, a Galena miner, was arrested on a warrant issued by Judge Ackerman for threatening the life of Wagner. He was to be brought in this afternoon by Sheriff Plunkett who was in the country with the warrant. Washington reports the House passed the public buildings bill authorizing 920,000.
In Deadwood at 52 Denver Ave the trial of Mrs Jeanette Todd for the April morning killing of Jerre Todd opened before Judge Rice. State attorney Heffron and defense counsel Harvey and Stewart attended as jurors were questioned. A special venire of 20 men was called as the case heads to an inci dent serious first degree charge.
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