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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
3
President Wilson urges direct primaries to nominate the president, supports rural credit, and expands self government in territories while endorsing Sherman anti trust reform. He notes peace abroad, criticizes Huerta, and calls for railway fairness and mine safety improvements.
A Wisconsin professor criticizes the rising cost of living fueled by many local entertainments. He argues towns with 2,000 to 25,000 people face excessive, often mediocre events funded by heavy public and private solicitations. He urges fewer, higher quality offerings and direct funding for beneficial lectures concerts and plays.
A fragmentary note shows a family greeting a new baby brother with tentative chatter about his arrival and belongings. The lines reveal excitement and uncertainty as they discuss the event and the baby’s items.
Washington held that mining corporations owe corporate taxes on ore proceeds and cannot deduct ore value before mining. The decision affects Stratton's Independence Limited and upholds state taxes on commercial rating services and attorneys providing financial information. Chief Justice White and Justices McKenna and Holmes dissented on the depreciation point.
The U S Supreme Court affirmed the Kentucky state rate decision over grain and other commodities on the Louisville and Nashville line. It also upheld the Interstate Commerce Commission uniform accounting system for railroads.
Chicago officials announce federal antitrust suit against the Chicago Butter and Egg board, with a master in chancery report backing price fixing by the quotations committee. The boycott gains urban support as Mrs. Ellis Logan launches an eye on egg price cuts nationally, and St Paul housewives join the movement with thousands enrolled.
A mock Senate session during a special session adjournment spurred serious discussion of raised pay for Senate pages. Resolutions circulated on higher compensation included a proposal for extra meals with six pieces of pie seven turkey sandwiches and four plates of ice cream, drawing excited spectator interest.
New York date shows Joseph G. Hobb released after serving a one year sentence for wrecking the Northern bank. He completed Blackwell's Island confinement and was discharged at 9 o'clock in the morning. Irregular text following references possible club or society notes.
News reports from Mexico describe President Huerta leaving the capital under cover of darkness and returning later in the day after visits to nearby farms. Meanwhile Villa's rebel force, about 5,600 strong, advances toward Chihuahua City from Juarez, with reinforcements expected and preparations to march by land. Reports from Chihuahua indicate the cathedral is fortified as a defensible position and that authorities claim civilians are being supplied after provisions were seized for the city. Separately, rumors that Guaymas fell are dismissed as unreliable, though troop disaffection and renewed rebel plans near the Sonora port suggest looming action.
President Wilson told callers that Mexican factions were running things and no new U.S. action was planned. Visitors noted the growing strength of the constitutionalists and the shrinking Huerta control as the American policy remained one of waiting while the financial blockade weakens Huerta and aids the constitutionalists.
Federal troops near Torreon poised to retake the city from Ute rebels with Gen Jose Refugio Velasco leading. Officials say Torreon’s reoccupation would strike a major blow, as the border town anchors four states near Coahuila. Velasco ordered immediate move toward Durango after Torreon.
President Wilson may forego a planned 10 day vacation if Congress does not recess for Christmas. Democratic leaders in the Senate will not approve a recess unless the currency bill passes by Christmas, and the president has indicated he will not leave Washington while Congress is in session.
Nagasaki December 1 The new Japanese battleship cruiser Kirishima was launched today. The vessel laid down March 1 1912 is a sister ship of the Congo built at Barrow in England and part of a four ship division.
Waanington announces the appointment of a new inspector to oversee the investigation into the shooting at Stowe City storefronts. The unnamed inspector will lead inquiries into the December incident and coordinate with local authorities to determine motive and suspects.
Washington D C Senator Norris urges direct participation by the people through a national presidential primary law. He favors abolishing the electoral college, empowering independent candidates, and reorganizing parties to reduce boss influence and harmonize nominations with a party neutral framework.
Wholesalers and Chicago women wholesalers met over fresh eggs at 46 to 48 cents a dozen while 86 clubs of Chicago threaten a boycott until prices drop to 32 cents. The conference outcome remained unclear. A speculator faces possible injunctions over priceinflating threats. Women discuss involving United States district attorneys.
Soldiers battled townsfolk in Zabern Alsace with bayonets and rifles after demonstrations denouncing a German officer. Forty people arrested, to be tried by military court. Mayor condemns martial‑law move by Col Von Kulner as police amid continued disorder. In Washington, Denison’s nomination for interior secretary of the Philippines was stalled by a Senate committee member probing Denison’s politics.
Fire at the American Hominy mill in Decatur Illinois destroyed the facility early today. The blaze began in the dryer room at the top and spread downward, inflicting losses exceeding 100000 dollars. The mill was famed for grinding more corn than any other mill its size in the world.
Albany December 1. John A Henkesey a former graft investigator for Governor Sulxor writes that two men will confess in the John Doe proceedings in New York next Monday involving a high official and possibly others.
Wilton Wisconsin November 29 James Worden struck Fred Eckelberg with a blow, killing him instantly when he found Eckelberg assaulting his wife Mrs Eckelberg. Worden entered the Eckelberg home and defended the woman, confrontations with Retelvers and others followed while Sheriff Vieth investigated.
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