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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
3
The speaker argues for a permanent commission to coordinate river and waterway work, select major projects, and fund them from current revenues or bonds. He also calls for consolidating park management under agriculture and expanding postal savings banks to spur thrift and circulation.
The text extols U S foreign policy and reforms in governance overseas and at home. It lauds the Philippines and Cuba progress toward self government under American guidance. It calls for army promotion reform and retirement measures and urges modernizing the cavalry arm. It notes Japanese exposition delays and US relations globally.
Theodore Roosevelt urges Congress to strengthen the navy with eight battleships, eight ships of the line, and improved officer education. He recommends centralized control under a supreme secretary, merit-based promotions, dedicated hospital ships, and enhanced rifle practice for all forces. He cites recent naval cruises and stresses preparedness to deter war and maintain peace.
C M Minols argues breeders must balance strong constitution with desirable carcass traits. He urges flocks to show straight backs, well sprung ribs, broad thighs, and evenly developed muscle to produce higher priced cuts without sacrificing breeding quality.
Washington reports a panama canal project near 210 million dollars beyond earlier estimates. Halbert P. Gillette cites the engineering commission noting sea level plans and dam and lock costs, with excavation far from complete and remaining work escalating.
Judges at the International Stock Show announced Iowa State College won the $300 cup and sweepstakes trophy with Nebraske and Minnesota در teams placing second and third. Individual top prizes went to F. J. Hawi of Iowa State, TM Gramleigh of Nebraske, and R. F. Miller of A and M College. A goat milking exhibition drew visitors, with Misa Arabello Smith of Iowa handling the goat well.
The state board of control begins surveying epileptics across Iowa to prepare a report to the legislature on establishing an epileptic colony in Des Moines. The move aims to centralize care and oversight for affected residents.
Des Moines, Ia, Dec. Spokane, Washington, triumphs as Olin Lasalle wins the hand of Maria Davidson over G. W. Simpson. Maria hesitated between the suitors, both awaiting marriage licenses, before accepting Lasalle.
The state began an effort to locate Bi ward T. Fitch of Council Bluffs who has been missing in Europe for months. Ambassador Sted, in London, is handling the case. Separately Richard Clark a prominent physician committed death by his own hand at 82 leaving a widow and two children. He warned readers in an unread letter to be careful whom they bring into their families. He had ties to a young woman in town, which may relate to his act.
Washington D C Nicholia Longworth daughter Jolent Roosevelt received pale or jeweled bracelets from the Chinese Dowager Empress during a visit a year ago. Tang Shaoli the special ambassador with Princ Pian and two secretaries delivered the gift at the Longworth home. Presentations accompanied by entries for Mrs Roosevelt and a plan to present the president with hundreds of volumes of Chinese literature in printed Chinese.
New York in December saw Edwin Booth theater wardrobe and Hin collection items auctioned. About 200 pieces sold including a "Bhylock" sword for 25 dollars and a "Shilock" knife for 320, with other period garments and props fetching modest sums.
Dex in De Arthur Reynolds returned from Washington after appearing before the Monetary Commission on currency legislation. Reynolds says Senator Aldrich and the commission are more friendly than ever to the suggestion of bank examiners and related reforms.
Rear Admiral Joseph B Coghlan, former commander of the New York Navy Yard from 1904 to 1907, died suddenly at his home in New Rochelle New York at age 64. He served in the Civil and Spanish wars and fought at Manila Bay with Admiral Dewey. He was born in Kentucky in 1841 and was noted as a story teller and popular figure among officers and civilians.
Washington reports the 14080 acre Dakota National Forest in Billings County near the Northern Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul lines as an experimental field for forest planting. It notes limited timber, mainly Western yellow pine, scattered species, and hopes for reforestation and windbreaks for nearby farms.
A Dallas citizen, Malla & Dy Dew 1. S. Booth, a new business man described as social and active, died in Omaha after heart trouble. He had begun travel to Florida on Monday morning and stopped in Omaha for treatment. illness had troubled him for weeks and death came unexpectedly.
Low Anteler California December Rear Admiral Bob Evans retired declines a Los Angeles public gesture to present him a residence. A LA friend quoted his reply noting he does not want to be placed in a position or accept a house, urging any who do not know him to be told he would not accept a house or any other gift.
A powder mill blast at Maynard May. destroys a building and results in the deaths of two men. The incident affects the J cin Howder company plant and local responders work to control the fire.
In St Joseph Missouri on December 5 Zerbst a wealthy pioneer of northern Missouri who recently celebrated a milestone devised to his son in law August Pabst a odd clause. The will found today while being filed for probate includes a bequest of 25 cents to his son in law to buy chewing tobacco.
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