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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
3
Chicago and New York report the telegraph strike widening to leased wire operations in major brokerage houses. Both sides claim victory while officials escalate tensions with plans for a global reach, a large strike fund, and possible delayed goods due to ruined telegraph and cable service.
Tramp who assaulted Alma Whitehead 14 daughter of Rev J M Whitehead of Timerville Pa Saturday night was run down by bloodhounds and captured shortly after midnight and taken to the Meadville jail. The capture was made by Frank Flowers of the Warren police.
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor announced that he, John Mitchell of Indianapolis and Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit have been entrusted with attempting an honorable adjustment of the telegraphers strike.
Chicago officials report the city could wake to no English daily papers as negotiations between the Chicago Newspaper Publishers' Association and the Chicago Typographical Union No. 16 collapse. Printers demand concessions while publishers push for wage cuts and an open shop. Union plans a general meeting to decide on a strike. a walkout would affect all printing trades.
Berlin reports a dispatch from China stating Shanghai remains unsettled as thousands of revolutionists hide in foreign quarters to avoid Chinese courts. Ongoing assaults against the Manchus are being exposed in the turmoil.
Prince Pepo of Aar arrives at Hampton Roads for a multi day visit to the Jeanes Stown Exposition. Naval salutes greet him as Swedish ministers and officers gather at the Hotel Chamberlain at Old Point Comfort. A dinner at Hotel Chamberlain tonight includes Navy officers and expo officials. The welcome draws Swedish American participation nationwide.
Washington reports Uncle Sam acting as gatekeeper at the James owl exposition this week. Treasury officials threaten gate charges if installment payments on the government loan are not secured. A $1,000,000 advance funded the fair, but weather delays and slow exhibit installation hindered revenue and prompted new repayment safeguards.
Des Moines August 21 The federal court of Iowa will hear a major patent dispute over the Morris chair. Depositions are being taken in Des Moines with the next term likely to hear the case. The Matrix chair popular for comfort originated without a patent and later saw multiple patents for back adjustment. Kelly Bros hold a patent they claim is infringed by Henry Lannigan improvements. Grand Rapids furniture firms and western manufacturers await the outcome due to manufacturing contracts tied to the Lannigan chair.
Deadwood South Dakota celebrates the arrival of the first train on the new Deadwood Pierre line with a city reception. The Business Club planned the event, officials gathered passenger names for city records, and bands, flags, and a banquet at the Franklin hotel marked the historic opening.
In Marshaltown Iowa Aug 21 a search warrant by Dr W H Austin a Laurel veterinarian led to seizure of twenty seven cases of beer and a large quantity of whisky offered for sale by Herman Wilke Wilke has no legal right to sell Laurel not under prohibition provisions
Ofael Massachusetts Aug 21 Frances Lloyd eighteen, a summer resident at Bussard's Bay, rescued Henry Winslow and his two children Caroline seven and Bears five after a catboat capsized. Lloyd swam amid rough water, freed the children who had sunk, retrieved the boy, then rescued Winslow, who could not swim, and pulled all to safety.
Acting on a warrant from the Good Citizenship league, police raided the Hotel Carlton in the Chelyea cottage district arresting proprietor Charles P. Zazzelli on gambling charges. No chips or para dernalia found, bail set at 500 dollars as reformers allege big winnings and widespread games in elite circles.
Plans filed for a $1,700,000 theater building on the block from Sixty-second to Sixty-third streets facing Central Park. The seven story main part with an eleven story extension will seat about 2,500 in the parquet and galleries. The Italian Renaissance design features a grand park-front colonnade and five doorways.
Kenosha Wisconsin August 21 The humane society agent J H Karnes orders end to monkey balloon ascensions at a local pleasure park after a simian performer is said to be forced into risky acts. Karnes told the park board the exhibition must stop to protect that God made monkey from cruelty.
Prices on the New York curb rose as early trading showed weakness then decisively stronger demand for prominent stocks. By ten minutes in Great Northern preferred gained 3 percent while Reading and N P Amal Copper Smelting and Lead advanced 2 percent. St. Paul Anaconda and Brooklyn Rapid Transit edged up 1 percent as professionals sold on the rise.
James W. Van Seident of Pennsylvania sues to enjoin the boycott and stop labor leaders from using the read we Don't Patronize list in a federation fight in Washington. The action targets organized labor and aims to curb the alleged alliance between a large manufacturing group led by Mr Van Cleave and labor groups attending a general conference.
Washington reports discuss federal action to investigate railroad accidents on interstate routes. President considers reform after मंत्री ministerial reports showing high death and injury totals. Strong recommends legislation empowering federal inquiry into rail accidents.
Asbury C. Latimer of South Carolina born July 31, 1851 near Lowndesville in Abbeyville County. He farmed in Belton from 1880, served in Congress 1894 to 1908, then elected to the Senate. His wife was Sara Alice Brown.
In San Francisco a banquet at the Fairmount hotel, hosted by the chamber of commerce with Japanese leaders, emphasized peace between Japan and America. Kikijiro Sahii, guest of honor, defended Japan against war talk and blamed hooligans for disturbances. Secretary Straus praised labor ties and goodwill.
Copenhagen dispatch reports a sudden order to arrest every Russian in the city by Second Officer Truelsen. The alarm triggered quick mobilization across the force before a seven subchiefs doubts led to a check, revealing the order was a mistake and was canceled.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions July 1 and a 73M amount with unclear context. No identifiable people, organizations, or events are readable to form a solid card.
A man of Italian heritage was fatally injured during an apparent confrontation on Poplar Avenue inside a wet household. Police report the victim was stabbed, with the jugular vein severed, as the assailant allegedly struck during a slumber.
A fragmented report describes a hotel scene with a young man and a camera, a major intervening abruptly, and unsettling remarks about an unnamed event. The account remains unclear, but mentions seats, a winding corridor, and a tense moment as a major acted decisively.
Bayard Ia Aug 21 Ghia and women of the law and order league tarred and feathered a man found Sunday evening while returning from church surveys They had issued an ultimatum a week ago and carried out the threat Gundity is involved with the incident
Washington Attorney General Bonaparte remains at the center of a dispute linked to a Chicago incident involving immunity. Statements and testimony connected to the affair are being submitted.
A large force of Moors attacked the French camp at Casablanca at dawn but were driven off after a sharp four hour fight. Casualties and precise outcome were not stated in the report.
At Spring City Pennsylvania on August 21 gate tender William Manning aged man suffered a paralytic stroke while lowering the safety gates at the main street crossing. He warned bystanders just before collapsing and was carried to his home in serious condition with his head near the rail as the train approached.
Poland China hog breeder Clay Centar Han of this city sold one fine Poland China boar named Victor to Mr. AL Bebmus and Mrs. Bebmus of Alma Kansas for four thousand dollars. Dingman plans to show Victor at major state fairs this fall after acquiring the stallion.
Carrie Nation arrived in St Joseph with intent to "purify" the city's atmosphere. She boarded at Union Depot and began by smashing beer bottles from passengers and soldiers, drawing attention from onlookers as the controversial reformer moved through the streetcar.
Boston Aug 21 J Warren Hastings a medical staffer at the United States Treasury aged 43 was arrested on a charge of embezzling 38000 from the government on June 7. The loss involved a package containing 106000 prepared for shipment to Washington to be released from circulation. A fellow clerk who is technically responsible covered the shortage but fled under suspicion.
Washington reports the Spanish government has ordered removal of the excess tax on importing American flour. The move is seen as a boost to American flour trade with Spain amid reports of a cereal crop shortage in Spain this year.
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