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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
2
A jumble of historical notes on Babylon and Cyrus, fragmentary anecdotes about World War era medical devices, odd auctions, peculiar Masonry milestones, minor legal fines, theater outings, locomotive whistles in Marion Ohio, a Findlay funeral, Brockton shop thefts, Salem air claims, and a mix of inventions and curiosities from various locales and times.
Dake Dec 18. Fire early morning destroyed the Moran country residence near Lake Andes. Dennis Moran, guests, and relatives escaped as the house and its valuables burned. Loss estimated between 15 000 and 20 000 with a large relic collection. Neighbors aided in saving furnishings. Moran had moved from Fort Randall four years ago and planned a modern farm home.
Fulton South Dakota December reports a brick eight room school destroyed by a fire likely caused by a gasoline tank explosion. Loss estimated between $20,000 and $25,000 with about $10,000 insured. Janitor Nelson severely burned while battling flames as crews from Mitchell Alexandria and Farmer departments aided a blaze driven by strong winds. Plans for a new modern school and temporary classes in theater hall and churches follow.
Reports detail preparations for the visitors reception and ball to open the legislative session in Pierre. Supreme Court Judge Gates chairs the official reception committee with local officials and executives organizing music, finance, decorations, and ball duties.
An editorial in the Voerwarts argues that Allied peace talk pressure grows from Germany’s Bucharest victory. It says Entente claims of German weakness are false and Germany must show courage to seek peace, warning against further concessions. The piece analyzes public sentiment and cautions leaders to seize a moment for settlement.
Pierre December 9 fire prevention and public education reduced fires in the Black Hills forest. from January 1 to November 30, 1916, 78 fires burned about 481 acres, mostly in seedling stands and forage grasses, with lookouts on Custer Peak and Cement Ridge reporting to the Deadwood supervisor who alerts the ranger to extinguish fires.
Secret Paris reports say General Petain will replace Joffre as supreme commander of western forces. Briand plans a five member war council modeled on England. Old administrative machine to be dissolved as ministers resign en masse to join a reformed cabinet with expanded powers. Possible retirement of Joffre rumored with candidates Petain, Foch, or Neville to follow.
Officials of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America said a strike by 60,000 makers of men's and children's clothing in New York City Newark and Ridgewood New Jersey would be called Tuesday or Wednesday. The strikers demand a $2 weekly increase and an eight hour day.
Washington officials dismiss appeals granting immunity to John A. Hillard William Skinner and James Elton in the New Haven railroad case. The Department of Justice ruled the trio were not entitled to immunity for testimony given before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
In a San Francisco federal trial on conspiracy charges to aid Teutonic allies, Judge Willem H. Hunt ruled that Mrs. Louia J. Smith, wife of a defendant and government informer, may testify but cannot testify against her husband amid a defense objection during witness introduction.
Chicago December reports federal officials opened an investigation into an alleged blackmail plot against Lambert, a Joliet millionaire steel manufacturer. A $200,068 suit related to the case was noted, naming Roger B. Cornell and Lamport as figures connected to the matter.
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