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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
2
A mosaic of brief notes spans siege critiques of Stoessel at Port Arthur to advances in marine motors and rail timber use. It cites Stoessel’s retreat, perils of shelling, a stabilizing shift near Volkoff, and a surrender. Also notes technological feats from gasoline motors on boats to electric power in Europe, and profiles Heinz and Knapp with industrial and educational impact.
Aberdeen July 31 Marian W Buvige owner of The International Stock Mood company of Minneapolis has filed suit through Taubman Williamson Herreth Aberdeen to permanently enjoin the state food and dairy commissioner from enforcing a new stock food labeling law. The provision requires a red label and a list of ingredients with penalties up to 100 dollars per violation. Buvige argues the law will ruin his business by exposing secret ingredients and harming trade nationwide and worldwide. The case questions the constitutionality of the statute enacted last winter and went into effect July 1. Commissioner Wheaton issued a circular January 4 190K outlining enforcement.
Governor Crawford names delegates to an immigration congress in Sacramento California September 27 1907 and to the American mining congress in Joplin Missouri November 11 16 1907 plus delegates to the Trans Misisssippi Commercial congress at Muskogee Oklahoma November 15 21 1907. Also notes Benedictine sisters donate 30000 to hospital and other local items.
Deputies arrested Alfred Hanson aged 26 son of Pelee Bottuntaneorr after a preliminary examination by the county physician indicated he was insane and that he would be sent to Yankton. The fragmentary text shows a troubled recounting of incidents and names, with unclear context and damaged wording.
Brookings Brookings was adjudged insane by the county board and committed to the state asylum at Yankton. His intoxication and recovery arc traced through a fall from prominence to dependence on his widowed mother. He had reformed two years ago joining the Episcopal church and becoming a minister, but the craving returned, leading to his present confinement after being found in Minneapolis and brought home.
Munele, Snn July 22 Arnole Crouse 23 was arrested in connection with the Speer poisoning case at Lima. Crouse lived as a boarder at the Speer home and fled after Mia Speer’s detention on suspicion of poisoning her husband. He was taken near the cemetery where she was being buried. his stomach showed traces of strychnine. Police found his passing letter to Mrs Speer urging her to leave Lima and sell household effects and late husband’s property.
Sherry Joseph Bennett of Starke county reportedly attempted self harm at home two weeks after witnessing a Black person hanged while in official duty. Witnesses say the stress from the incident overwhelmed him as he discussed memory and fear, and he died after a violent act.
A Philadelphia man challenges a divorce decree granted to Elizabeth B Reeves, wife of Harry S Reeves, after she moved to South Dakota for the action. The case centers on territorial validity and whether the decree should be recognized in Pennsylvania. Proceedings for nul l are set for July 20 before Judge Jones, with arguments about domicile and extraterritorial effect.
Syienvish reports in July that bold thieves have depredated Butte County, with many valuables stolen from residents and moved elsewhere. Despite several arrests, desperadoes continue raiding routes and some victims fear more losses as deputies chase suspects. Deputy Sheriff Harper traveled through town pursuing stolen goods tied to railroad thefts and unknown accomplices.
Lawrence County Clerk of Courts Stary claimed fees for filing vital statistics as his own salary. County commissioners rejected the claim. The Attorney General ruled the duties are extra official and entitle the clerks to the fees.
A South Dakota court ruling upholds a wife's claim to homestead land taken before marriage. The decision in Augula Raymond of Whitewood overturns a contest by her husband over residency, despite his work elsewhere.
Miss Matti Campbell matron of the Sioux Falls penitentiary died after several weeks illness. She would soon have married George Strogser, a Sioux Falls businessman. Daughter of her father who rushed from the east did not reach before her death. Campbell was once a Chicago resident and lived in Faulkton prior to her Sioux Falls service.
Hurley D. J. Charles Johnson of Minneapolis leads Goodrich Call Lumber detectives pursuing G A Adamson longtime local manager. Adamson reportedly took about 2500 of company funds from customers before leaving with his wife and four children on a vacation. Wife and children are in Chicago. location of Adamson undisclosed. Bond covers about half the loss.
Sioux Falls reports an insensible wagon driver, James Hubbell 18, after a thunderbolt descent near Phillips avenue and Tenth street. The horse bolted east, the wagon hit the Tenth Street Bridge, the driver thrown fifteen feet, later revived at a blacksmith shop. The horse recovered quickly. the wagon damaged. Hubbell unhurt and able to speak. Nearby Norwegians in Centerville plan a Sons of Norway lodge with Minneapolia grand lodge backing. Fireman Luckow injured on engine in Huron. recovery expected. Other notices include murder case acquittal in Pierre, Frankfort incorporation vote, and a new bank at Ward.
In Hot Springs D. July 26 a private courthouse wedding joined William Glazier a well known merchant and Miss Coe Stiller of Omaha. Stiller’s circle notes engagement to Harry Anderson a Glazier friend now away on a two week trip. Glazier's friends await his return while the romance unfolds with public curiosity.
Huron South Dakota July 26 The official conditions for the week ending July 22 show moderately warm weather with normal sunshine. Daytime highs reached around 80 degrees in most areas, with 41 degrees at Mound City and a local maximum near 90 in parts of the Black Hills. Rainfall was above normal in the eastern portion and below normal in the west, with frequent showers and some places experiencing heavy totals. Thunderstorms with high winds and hail damaged crops in several counties.
Gideon Poirier a 58 year old resident for 25 years in Deadwood leaves a farewell note complaining of poverty and naming an administrator before he sits in a chair at his home and shoots himself. He is survived by four motherless children and a rich brother A Poirier of Gladstone Minnesota. CROUCH LINE HARD HIT BY THE FLOODS Rapid City Rapid Creek bridges washed out and road bed ruined delaying trade between Rapid City Mystic for weeks. The line used by Burlington and Milwaukee road will reopen after repairs and a trade agreement.
Lake Preston South Dakota July 24 A local boy known for thefts and ransacking homes has caused concern among residents and business leaders. Despite prior dismissals of charges, further incidents of burglary persist prompting calls to send the youth to reform school.
Pierr South Dakota July 26 The Supreme court clerk issued certificates to all graduates of the state university law class One recipient was Miss Marjorie Breeden who has begun practicing in her father's office in Pierre The list includes George A Buffington Doran H Sutphenn John T Heffron Floyd J Cooper Marcus P Beebe Melvin J Staven Isaiah Coombs John W Ralsh Thomas D Lyons Huistendahl William O Knight and others all Vermillion residents Depositors Still Wait For Money July 26 Depositors who hid money in the failed First National Bank of Scotland have not been informed when they will receive a portion of their deposits Paul Landmann receiver says lawsuits linger and no payments will be made until settlements King president of the bank is imprisoned for bankruptcy credits
Huron July 26 Otto Hagan a Chicago and North Western shop employee was severely injured when a rail haw exploded while he ran a saw at full speed. A fragment struck his head causing a deep wound but he is expected to recover. The article also notes a resignation affecting the First National Bank board and its replacement.
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