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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
3
In Hartford on December 8 the grave of J Pierpont Morgan at Cedar Hill Cemetery remains strictly guarded after sunset. An armed watch is on duty until sunrise each night eight months after interment, with no daytime guards, as the Morgan family continues to pay for protection as long as they wish.
In Schenectady on December 9 a Ladies Aid fair at First Baptist Coupe then revealed Miss Emily Lawson was really Peter Broderick in disguise. The kissing booth had drawn the most money, about $43, before the ruse was uncovered by facial stubble, and the society dissociated from the plot.
Ninety six people are known dead by noon as Texas floodwaters sweep multiple counties. The Brazos and Colorado rivers crest near the gulf with many victims from floodbound areas, including six drowned at Wharton. Refugees endure cold, awaiting rescue in gun houses and trees.
The New York Produce Exchange urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to study east bound rates and regulations for grain flax seed and related commodities. It charged that current traffic patterns divert grain to Montreal from eastern U S. regions and that rates are excessive and discriminatory.
Paris reports Senator Gaston Doumergue will accept the post of prime minister under President Poincare. He has secured assurances of support from leaders in the chamber of deputies and senate to form a majority in this favorable moment.
Sheriff orders bulkheads replaced in Utah Apex mine after belief that Ralph Lopez alive. Protests spark a sheriffs council decision on renewing deadly gas searches to trap the desperado. Deputy Sorrenson urges continuing the pursuit. bystander opposition noted.
Washington action reports an overwhelming House vote approving a resolution urging President Wilson to cooperate with Winston Churchill for a one year international naval holiday. The move follows a request to support discussions on a temporary pause in hostilities at sea.
Washington December reports that Senate changes to the administration currency bill will not lead to a lengthy conference with the House. President Wilson and administration leaders expect smooth action and aim for a full Christmas recess. Senator Swanson urged prompt action and praised the president for currency reform, criticizing the current reserve mobilization in New York as fueling trusts and monopolies.
Francis Bowes Sayre and his wife Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson spent their first day in London sightseeing. Sayre will join Walter H. Page to attend Trinity College Cambridge commemorations, as the American ambassador accompanies the party.
Bayonne New Jersey December 9 The First National Bank of Bayonne turned over its affairs to national bank examiners. The closure was precautionary to prevent a run after an inability to raise cash on assets. The bank's capital stood at 200000 dollars and surplus at 109000 dollars.
On board U S S Wyoming at sea the Atlantic fleet, recently visiting European ports, parted at noon. The Kansas Ohio and Connecticut head to Vera Cruz via Guantánamo, while the rest continue toward United States waters.
President Wilson told National American Woman's Suffrage Association delegates that he favors a standing House suffrage committee but cannot urge Congress via a special message. He stressed he must be spokesman for an organic body, not his private views, and declined to start any new legislation himself. The suffragists left hopeful for committee action while reiterating opposition to his stance on messaging.
Three hundred union teamsters who have been on strike since last Sunday midnight returned to work in Indianapolis today. Union officials expect about 1,000 more to be back by Monday morning. Only drivers with employers signed to union contracts may resume hauling under the resolution from yesterday's meeting.
President Wilson cites proof of prior contentions on the Pueblo Colorado indictment of United Mine Workers officers as a reply to critics arguing the Sundry Civil bill shields labor unions from Sherman act probes. He says the initiative came from justice officials or the Pueblo US attorney and notes the grand jury acted independently.
Chicago police report thieves broke into an express car on a Lake Shore passenger train between Toledo and Chicago last night and stole ribbons valued at not more than 500 dollars, per the United States Express company.
Captain Charles S Halacy longtime master of whaling vessels and world circumnavigator died at his home in Orange New Jersey at age sixty He had sailed around the world twenty two times and served as master for more than half a century The obituary notes his prominent role in the whaling industry and his extensive maritime career
London dispatch reports Emmeline Pankhurst released from Exeter jail after forceful welcome by suffragists. She arrives with aid from a nurse and companion, appears weak but farewells crowd with supporters lining the route to a nursing home.
Chicago reports say motherinlaws are six times more dangerous than fathers in law for marital happiness. Court records show six percent of domestic relations cases involve liquor as a factor. Judge Orion notes half of unhappy homes in domestic court have been reunited, attributing progress to influence of women like Dr. Anna Dwyer who investigated each case to find remedies.
Gen Francisco Villa orders price limits on all food in Chihuahua and rebel cities to curb profiteering. Merchants face confiscation for higher charges as provisions are shipped from Juarez to starving residents until railways reopen. Federal troops’ movements and a border escape plan by Duls Terranzas are noted.
Mexico City reports a near future clash between Gen Joaqui Maas federal troops and Gen Candido Aguilar’s rebel army north of Tuxpan. A federal column of 1,800 men advances from Tuxpan while rebels concentrate near Tamlahua with about 3,000. Earlier fighting near Tepic left about 60 dead on each side. A government notice threatens drafting anyone spreading false reports. Rebels also seize Excualtás Teple in Sonora.
In Madison Square Garden six day race 17 teams started at midnight and remained intact through eight hours. A crash on the Madison avenue turn involved Walthour of Georgia Applehouse of Germany and Carman of New York with Carman initially thought to have a broken collarbone but later diagnosed as a shoulder strain. He resumed racing within an hour. The other two riders were only slightly hurt. By 3 pm riders were at 340 miles and laps tying last year’s record set by Root and Hehter.
The Copper Producers association reports November stock on hand rose by 15,863,017 pounds. December 1 stocks totaled 47,928,429 pounds, up from 32,566,382 on November 1. A year earlier supports were about 72,000,000 pounds.
James McGuire, former Syracuse mayor, pleads not guilty to an indictment accusing him of soliciting a 350 thousand dollar bribe from Union Oil and California corporations for Democratic party use. He posted 600 dollar bond and was remanded with case set for December 22.
Milton Woolegraf and his wife wheeled three young children in baby carriages for nearly 1350 miles, arriving in Philadelphia after a four month journey from Nebraska. The family traveled largely on foot, with the last leg from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. One parent reportedly lost his job in Nebraska. the voyage began over ten weeks ago with twins aged two and another four-year-old.
Berlin December 9 claims the crown prince influenced the Zabern Alsace affair. Dr Georges Welll told his Tee constituency the prince backed the cadet party and met Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg on December 8 the day of the non confidence vote. Baron Von Forstner said he was effectively retiring from the army.
Chicago reports A Montgomery Ward who rose from day laborer to president of the mail order firm bearing his name has died at Highland Park at age 70 after a series of falls and illnesses. He suffered kidney injury and pneumonia following a hip fracture and prior injuries from a Pasadena accident.
Washington is details of river and harbor program for 1915. Chief of engineers proposes more than 9 million for the Mississippi, about 9 million for the Ohio, over 2 million for the Missouri, nearly 2 million for the Columbia, and 1 million for the Delaware. Total estimates reach 41,483,885 for 261 projects, down from 1914 appropriations. Recommendations also call for 150,000 for Missouri river work Kansas City to Sioux City and 110,000 for Sioux City to Fort Benton.
Chicago December reports that after months of inquiry Superintendent Ella Flagg Young says frequent attendance at moving picture shows endangers children's eyesight. As a remedy she asks the city council to require theater owners to provide five minute intermissions between reels to rest spectators' eyes.
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