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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
2
Scotland notes report on India warns of a punitive expedition against the Zakka Khels. Seven thousand troops will face twenty thousand warriors after raids marked by treachery and murder. Also covered: Conried retirement buzz at Bayreuth era, quartz thermometer tubes, crow protection, Groden market town parade, and various global science and society notes.
The Supreme Court declares the primary law set for candidates for state offices unconstitutional. Justice Haney notes a written opinion will follow. The ruling foreshadows future decisions on prohibition and related state office candidacy while also striking down the county tax limit as insufficient to cover debts and sinking funds.
The Fairfax Town Board appointed L. Wiard as marshal replacing Ferguson and ordered a firm crackdown on mischief. An initial troublemaker was jailed for misconduct, bonded to return, then defied orders and faced further charges. The pattern escalated with more incidents and a daring escape attempt, as residents noted a tightening grip on law and order near the South Dakota border.
In a federal case Judge Bloux Balls ruled that the water company’s rights in streets and alleys expired with the 1884 contract and franchise for 20 years. Receiver JH Purdy is directed to arrange water service for any future term beyond the current quarter. The property value involved is stated at 500000, with the dispute spanning four to five years.
Vermilion South Dakota April 13 a petition circulates urging Washington to survey the Vermillion river to plan heighten and improve the waterway With the Clay Creek drainage adding volume residents fear floods and damage to Missouri river bottom areas Wellington Springs April 16 reports show 286 car loads of stock shipped east 184 car loads of grain moved since last August 1 490 car loads of freight received and 44 car loads of immigrant goods unloaded Artesian Spouter May Press the Lie Off Burss April 16 a new artesian well reached 1010 feet with 0 pounds per square inch of pressure
George Baker succumbs to smoke and heat while attempting to save his term from a prairie fire. He resided with his mother Athoreas in Yale. The article also notes Carthage’s bank block contract and a new sewer company forming, with details on the Gray Construction firm, Watertown, and project scope and cost. A Vermillion report mentions a cannery foundation laid and a local contractor hired for rapid factory erection.
A Polish province governor in Austrian Hungary was shot by a recent student during an audience with four students. Three revolver shots fatally wounded him as he spoke to the group. The assailant fired and fled. Local officials report the governor died shortly after.
Sioux Falls SD April 4 The board of railroad commissioners yesterday adopted a new freight schedule for the western portion of the state The reductions range from 4 percent to 10 cents per 100 pounds averaging about 50 percent With groceries and other necessaries seeing the largest benefit immigrant moveables within 300 miles drop from 43 to 17 cents per 100 pounds and 620 mile moves from 76 to 35 cents The board will issue legal notices to enforce the new rates and railroads are expected to accept pending court action
Pierre April 14 Gov Crawford appoints Dr A A Cotton of Vermillion and Dr H F Bright of White Lake as members of the state board of medical examiners and Frank G Huffman of Pierre as assistant state engineer to replace Leroy Leach who recently resigned.
The first annual convention of the South Dakota Blacksmiths Morseshoors and Wagon makers association met in Watertown with over 50 state trade representatives. Officers elected: President M L Toben of Huron, Vice President Chas Schellenberger of Clark, Secretary-treasurer I J Endersby of De Smet, Executive Committee W Van Tyle of Huron, W Bigleson of Aberdeen, C Johnson of Mitchell, A J Yeager of Sioux Falls, and sergeant at arms Clyde E Stolp of Watertown. The group discussed a measure likely to reach the legislature to place these tradesmen on par with carpenters, plumbers, lum bermen and threshers.
Detroit April 14. Three Canadian organizations competed in a wholesale scheme to smuggle Chinese into the United States via the Detroit river and rail lines. A. McMann is jailed in Wayne County after police seized three Chinese men hidden in a Wabash boxcar near Adrian, Michigan. The plan used freight cars and boat ferries to move detainees past immigration inspectors toward Chicago on Wabash train No 95.
New York April 14 James P Munyon wealthy Altoona Pa homeopathic physician and Mrs Pauline Metzgar Neff show girl wed in Jersey City on Thursday and are staying at the Waldorf Astoria Pauline Neff daughter of Judge Daniel J Neff of Altoona is 24 while Munyon is near 60 The bride’s former marriage was to Carl Metzgar son of an Altoona merchant.
Rev. Father Joseph A Graham, rector of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Albany, shot himself twice in the heart in his study. He died instantly. Bishop Burke, summoned after the act, said Father Graham was not in his right mind at the time.
Wilkenborre Pennsylvania April 16 15 year old Mins Lot He Deltrieh of West Pittston Bear hore critically injured by a coffin when she fainted beside her father's body during a farewell. She fell striking her head and remains unconscious with fears she will not recover.
Milton Messer, a former resident, was arrested after attacking Deputy C. Kippenbrook while a levy was prepared at Melver farm. The deputy suffered a finger injury from hammer contact. Melver hid in Bine Wilder's house, a posse formed, and after hours he surrendered with legal counsel. He was bound over for the May term in $1,000 bond.
The document lists eight objections raised by prohibitionists to the state primary law, including overbroad subjects and convention provisions that could deny minority parties representation. It notes issues with fee provisions and ballot access, plus concerns about delegation of legislative power and new party organization. It also mentions federal grand jury reports from Sioux Falls noting indictments and a foreman appointment.
Peter Dirks, a leading South Dakota capitalist, backs a plan to open a packing plant in Oacoma. The venture aims to start small and grow with demand, leveraging local cattle and hogs. Local business leaders back the project, expecting it to elevate Oacoma’s status in Lyman County and boost the economy. Supreme Court decisions from Pierre include multiple affirmations and reversals affecting various counties and companies.
South Dakota Republicans gather in Huron to name delegates and adopt a platform backing Roosevelt, endorsing Taft for president if needed, and urging progressive policies. The convention names committees on credentials revolutions rules organization and resolutions while praising Governor Crawford and Roosevelt.
In New York on April 18, medical testimony described the so called exaggerated knee jerk as a disease affecting every electric car passenger Mable, with the court hearing the testimony to understand its impact.
Kansas City reports the conference at Independence shows the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has 26 members in Iowa, with Canada and Missouri posting the next largest gains. Iowa leads among states in membership growth since last year.
Abendeep South Dakota April report describes George Tyler Head and Ethel Head attempting death by own action after their six week marriage. Tyler held for bigamy. the groom allegedly abandoned wife from Racine Wisconsin. Tyler arrested in Mobridge by Sheriff Haven and to be returned to Racine for trial. an officer from Racine advances the case.
W N Greer known as Doc Greer, prominent Hastings horseman, died suddenly this week. He had driven horses on early Hastings tracks and was in good health last week. His two brothers traveled to Hastings to arrange burial. He was one of South Dakota's best known horsemen.
In Annington SB two men narrowly survived a near fatal gas incident after a stove clogged and filled a room with vapor. One man woke, escaped to a window, while the other lay unconscious but was revived. Both are steadily recovering, though in serious condition. Pierre SD reports also note L. Miner, ex deputy state treasurer, filed for secretary of state in the party factions.
An Englishman abroad reports on street talk in Boston with comic misreadings. Two teamsters argue over right of way using jargon gags about traps vents valves and chariots while a bystander asks about the gab. The piece riffs on linguistic misunderstandings and pushes a playful foreigner’s bewildered reactions.
A dispatch from Constantinople reports a bomb discovered in the sultan's harem at the palace. The sultan and his entourage panicked as many women and eunuchs were affected by the alarm and the ensuing commotion.
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