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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
6
A wandering trombone musician courts misfortune after a landlord offers sixpence for a tune outside a red brick house. He later returns mud spattered, confessing the tune failed to lift his luck as a thief's act and a harsh labor sentence loom in the tale.
A Worcester Massachusetts board of trade group facing an engine delay in the Blackfoot Indian Reservation drew a wild display from painted Indians who crowded the train. The visitors hid in cars while officials described the scene as harmless yet intimidating.
Arlington August 25 reports the first statewide flooding since settlement, with floodwaters from seven lakes filling the Sioux river basin. Water covers meandered lands and crops, and steam boats traverse over fence tops along pasture lines as large trees stand in waterlogged roads.
Chauncey Sapp, six, son of L. Sappa, braves flames to free Jessie the horse from a burning barn in Bronx Falls. His mother pulled the carriage free and fetched water but the horse remained, until Chauncey crawled through smoke and led Jessie to safety. The east wall collapsed as he acted.
Aberdeen reports multiple burglaries over the past two weeks, each yielding small sums. One home, that of W. Riteher, was ransacked while family members were away. a 12-year-old returned to find clothing and goods dumped on the floor.
In Charleston circuit court an injunction halts enforcement of the new fare law against the Norfolk and Western railroad. The judge rules the statute unconstitutional and bars state and county officials from acting further, delaying the case to the supreme court for review.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Illinois primary topics and mentions political processes. It references dire ct petitions and possible work on state party rules, with unclear names and dates. The readable portion suggests debate over primary procedures and candidate selections within Illinois.
Brookings, Aug 24. A South Dakota man claims a potato variety named Bugless is bug proof and could save millions on Paris green use. State officials and Washington Agriculture deny knowledge of the variety. Professor Hansen, cited for verification, says he has no such potato and urges careful testing before any claims are publicized.
A stranger was found slain beside the depot of the Rock Selana road at Larch Wood Ta with a head wound and surrounded by empty beer bottles. About 9 oclock townspeople heard cries for help and a man unable to answer questions was arrested while the coroner and sheriff investigated the scene.
In Deadwood on Aug 24 consumption claimed Jon Silver known as Portuguese Joe an old Chinese miner. He spent about 20 years in the Hills working in all the camps and suffered from miners’ consumption.
Assistant U S Attorney W G Porter leaves Sioux Falls for Rapid City to represent the government at a hearing on Freeman Knowles editor of the Deadwood Lantern and former congressman from South Dakota now jailed in Pennington County for failing to pay a fine imposed by Judge Currad after Knowles was convicted of printing and circulating objectionable articles.
A rural gas explosion at the residence of William Coase in Pitteturs, Pennsylvania, caused multiple deaths including Coase and his wife. Police and investigators searched the scene as neighbors reacted to the tragedy, with two children also reported dead.
The text notes Knowles was released on bonds, then fined by Judge Curland’s court action last year. The circuit court of appeals affirmed the ruling and Knowles refused to pay the fine, resulting in further detention in Pennington County jail as he pursues release under the stated plan.
Kendall B. Cressey of Sioux Falls won numbers in the Flathead and Coeur d Alene reservations and was selected in the Tripp county drawing. He is a local bank officer and registered because he happened to be in the area when others sought a land grant.
Governor R S Vessey of South Dakota has selected John T Kean of Woonsocket to serve as the South Dakota representative at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in Seattle on August 27. South Dakotans are coordinating the event and its program.
Charles A. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners visits the Black Hills area. He spoke at the Mineral Union opera house on federation work eight hour day gains and union conditions. He will address local unions in the Hills before departing.
Frank J. Powers of Lead enters Chicago police custody claiming a run of bad luck. He cites being the 13th child, a Friday birth, a missing proper suit, thefts, a sprained ankle, a robbery grip loss, an Omaha hold up, a broken nose, an auto collision, and repeated misfortune as reasons for his arrest and overnight stay at the station.
In Mexico a detachment surrounds General Bernardo Reyes, Neuvo Leon governor and vice presidential hopeful, amid surveillance near Galena. Regist party arrests occur near Mexico City for disorderly conduct as Reyes’ birthday plans surface. alleged plots to overthrow President Diaz noted in Beaumont Texas.
Washington reports a pending attorney general ruling on a census bill provision that bans two family members from gov ernment service. In 78 Indian schools the superintendent is a husband and the matron his wife, their combined salaries sustaining operation. a ruling could force discontinuation if the clause applies to the Indian department rather than census or other agencies.
An analysis notes widespread posters and notices seeking workers in Pennsylvania coke operations. Advertisements offer high wages and emphasize urgent hiring for positions such as laborers and shorers at multiple plants around Pittsburgh and nearby towns.
Authorities in Budapest detain 36 anarchists who recently arrived to attend events. Police report the group in custody as part of ongoing security actions related to political protests and subversive activities.
Manson City Iowa August 25 1923 the appeal to the supreme court in the Walter Whitbeck murder case argues alibi defenses. Whitbeck convicted of killing his father Arlo Whitbeck and sentenced to five years by Judge Hobson. The brief cites witnesses who place him in St Paul between midnight and dawn and questions key testimony from first trial witness Strickland.
Osage Indiana August 25 Professor J A Laphim longtime county school superintendent and head of the normal department at Central College Perth has been named state Sunday school superintendent for the Baptist church succeeding Hos Wilson Mille who resigned. TOY STOVE FIRE FATAL Belle Plain Iowa August 45 the five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Combs died fatally burned in clothing from a toy stove while cooking imaginary meat.
A loss of sixty two thousand five hundred dollars in bonds was reported in the Davenport Tauivy Expressa package. The package disappeared from Wells Fargo Express in Sapulpa, tied to a deal involving the Oklahoma Bond and Trust Company and Guthrie. A Keystone club event at Union Park featured Senator Cummins and a canoe game with club president reappointed.
Miss Julie Hutchinson departs Muscatine for Yokohama to marry Ralph L. Harding of Manila. The couple plans a two week wedding trip in Japan before sailing September 26 from Nagasaki to the Philippines. Hutchinson’s journey spans about 12 000 miles with multiple travel modes en route.
Mrs Nol Reynolds and her daughter Marie were arrested in Des Moines on theft charges. Police allege they stole diamonds valued at 300 dollars from several homes, finding five rings two brooches and other jewels in Reynolds apartment. Reynolds claims to be a Spanish actress visiting from Kansas City.
McGregor Iowa August 24 business men plan a cooperative store to keep thousands of dollars locally. Shares are sold at 25 cents with a 20 share limit per person. Funds will buy groceries and provisions sold near cost with profits shared by stockholders. Farmers join with merchants in support.
Des Moines Iowa August 24 The five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Cons prominent Belle Plaine residents died after her clothing caught fire from a toy stove she used to cook an imaginary meal last night
Mason City Iowa August 24 Judge Joseph J Clark’s residence was badly gutted by fire this morning. The blaze started while painters were burning off paint. Firefighters battled the flames to prevent spread. No injuries reported and investigation underway.
An explosion on a fireworks barge on the river caused a panic during a display. Of 18 passengers, three drowned after jumping into the river while two were rescued. Victims include Mrs Marshall Jordan of Mt Pleasant Tennessee and Edward J Led of Burlington aged 22. The launch survived and brought the remaining survivors ashore. About 10,000 spectators watched, unaware of the tragedy as it unfolded.
A Des Moines family boat was struck by a launch near the dandie Pavillon at Ta on Aug 24. Two children fell into the water. one girl could not swim and was not recovered until hours later. The launch remained afloat after the collision.
In Des Moines and Boston related dealings conclude with a sale of telephone companies. The Independent and local entities reference a purchase price around 500,000 dollars though details are unclear. Authorities note October 1 as a deadline and mention city appropriations tied to the event.
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