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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
2
An old newspaper page reports an unusual linear Roman villa in Meltain with preserved rooms and heating devices. It also covers tea price trends in Japan, Churchill encounter with reporters, Dundee whaling losses, German dental clinic expansion, a bachelor note saga, skim milk fertilizer experiments, and a Paris mosquito trap lamp.
A report from Alexandria, Wil, notes police raid plans on poker games run by prominent men. Officers were expected to intervene as games continued despite warnings, with many boxes and devices reportedly retired amid the crackdown. The scene included a disturbance as a man attempted arson with kerosene, causing injuries during the raid.
Woonsocket, Md, Dec 18. The Milwaukee and St Paul line renames the town south of Woonsocker as Cuthbert after a telegraphy error. The change arises from Espe being blocked by the ticker. Local residents react with mixed approval as officials finalize the new designation.
Lend South Dakota December 19. A Wilson an employee of Mogul Mining company was electrocuted while at work in the transformer house at the Puma plant below Lead. He fell against two live wires carrying 11 000 volts and was instantly killed. He leaves a wife and children and was a resident of Lead.
Tot Springs 5 Dec. L. J B Woodbury president of the Sige naw Gold Mining Co at Custer had the newly elected board restrained from acting and ordered to keep control until new directors are chosen. Willan J. MacGowan of Hot Springs won a suit against Mutual Cash Guaranty Fire Insurance Co for policy payment and business building fire loss, verdict $11 plus one year’s interest. Wizard Leach acquitted of horse theft two years ago, tied to prior residence and trial in Fall River. Cattle men praised meals and good business.
Legislators invited by Governor Cook toured Spearfish Normal School noting facilities inadequate for nearly 500 students. The $14 000 caching force and staff budget has risen to 17 000, unfinished buildings require about 15 000 to complete, and admission is constrained by space. The library is congested with growing book additions and demand. Lawmakers pledged effort to secure larger appropriations in the upcoming legislative session.
J B Tripp of Gamble Tripp Holman says the late ex Senator Arthur Brown of Utah was highly intelligent but unstable. Tripp, who knew Brown four years, notes his erratic temper contributed to marital and legal troubles and references Brown’s murder in Washington. The Homestead company eight hour workday rule took effect November 19, affecting workers. details mention Crew fatigue and claims of sabotage remain.
Police shattered a clandestine group linked to a Russian spy plot as authorities in Mopaiy detained thirty members and moved to dismantle the organization. Officials described the network as a threat to national security and public safety.
A large blaze swept Wakonda South Dakota destroying multiple buildings including the First National bank, Hewitt’s hardware, and Cheney and Jacobson’s shop. The fire started from a gasoline lamp and spread rapidly, with two blocks left standing after the flames were controlled around 10 o clock. Insurance is believed to cover most losses. the day’s damage totals place the event as a major local disaster.
Frank Vetri a Sicilian plic dealer at Englewood woke to a dream of his store burning and found the building burned. He believes his late mother’s death the same night gave the dream urgency. Valuables include a violin valued around 1000 dollars and other items rising to hundreds, with total receipts estimated near 4000 dollars.
Reports from Murdo and nearby towns note the launch of several new papers in South Dakota. The Stamford Standard debuts after editor Johnson moved printing materials from the Messenger. McClure also sees a new paper, the Stanley County Register, led by publisher E. I Sennis and manager Fae Moberly. Other notes include B. S. Leedam visiting Osmond and plans for a Stanley County paper by J. W. Leedam near Klatt. Jessie Clough, 25, daughter of Rev and Mrs Clough, dies of lung trouble in Deadwood. Third fire hits Rapid City Smelter complex, destroying the asi office and bunk house, with others saved. L N Brincon, elected assessor of Butte County, dies in Missouri a month after election.
In Farno North Dakota on December 17 a large number of women addicted to alcohol were arrested. Mrs Wilder pledged to abstain for a year and Mrs Wilton, sentenced to jail for continued offenses, while several others escaped by paying fines.
In Cleveland on December 17 Pat McGinley leads a 110 member delegation back to Ireland. He kisses the crowd from the platform and again from the departing train window. A depot patrolman calls it the greatest osculatory exhibition he has seen during his tenure.
Connellsville Pa Dec 1 William K K Mereth of Semttdule begins a 4 year trek on horseback to visit the capital of every state in the union. He wagers $20,000 that he cannot complete the journey within four years.
New York dispatch reports a wedding held in a stable once owned by John Datty near the Hotel Imperial in Jersey City. Attending were figures described as traeehorses and notable local residents Mia Ohimeyer and William Diack, with the ceremony conducted by a justice of the peace.
An executive committee led by Rev. W H Theah and Rev G E B Murphy studies proposed divorce law changes. The panel plans to report by September and seeks broader input on lower residence and related conditions amid church concern.
Watertown and Sioux Falls clubs held a large convention for implement and vehicle dealers with talks of an upcoming annual meeting. Officers elected include Mesick Lyeburics dent Ble WH Britton secretary-treasurer and others from Redfield Madison and Vermilion. Resolutions opposed parcels post and dealer price cuts, urging manufacturers to lower prices. Aberdeen case involves Randolph suing Groat editor over a scathing article.
Albert Harris a fullblooded Indian on Waknala Reservation killed himself with a rifle when officers came to arrest him. A police officer was sent but failed. Harris told his aunt he would go away and that she should not be heartbroken. The incident stands as a rare documented case on the reservation. Nearby Aberdeen reports freight rate talks with the state railroad board planned for January.
New York December 1 William J Vanderbilt escaped serious injury after a car accident near a cold lake. He was thrown from his Wig automobile into the frigid water, marking his first enforced swim in such conditions and prompting a cautious assessment of the mishap.
Dec 18 Langer reports stewards of Henley regatta barred all American crews from competing after a meeting. The resolution requires an agreement with American authorities before any American boat can return to Henley, amid unclear details and partial text remaining from the damaged report.
Spokane dispatch reports a trial of 52 couples from Ohio facing marital strain and discusses the minister Rev. Ward Mille Elymouth Concreational church remarks. He argues divorces are sometimes necessary but cautions against overuse, saying Christian marriage should protect innocent wives and curb restless, remarriage habits.
An underground lake was found in Hudson town during the Lake Erie and Pittsburg line project from Lorain to Pittsburg. A marshy area under a trestle collapsed into earth, revealing a crust of soil thirty eight feet to seventy three feet deep in places. Officials plan to fill the cavity with earth.
In St. Petersburg on December 18 two men hurled a bomb at the carriage of Admiral Dubassoff former Moscow governor general. He escaped with slight injuries as the would-be assassins were arrested while he was en route to the Taurida palace.
In Washington on December 18 the Civil Service Commission’s support for women separated from their husbands sparks witty letters. One writer says she would ditch her husband for a good government position on Uncle Sam’s salary, while others ponder similar choices in ragtime humor.
Washington reports Rep Littauer contrasted President Ban Johnson's baseball salary rise from 10000 to 15000 with lower congressional pay, as urgency legislation passed the House. Moody retires. Little resigns to govern Arkansas. Garrett introduces an amendment to railroad rate law affecting newspaper advertising transactions.
Salina Kansas December 1 Martha Hunter, aged 105, files for divorce from her 90 year old husband alleging extreme cruelty. She states I kicked out my second husband for him and he mistreats me.
The Illinois Manufacturers' Association drafted a resolution to penalize railroads for delays in delivering supplies. The plan proposes to call for action in the state legislature, with a measure to curb shortages by holding carriers responsible for late shipments.
A garbled report from Dubuque describes a fatal incident involving Joseph Wh adtere a well known local figure. The fragment references a chase, a hat, and a curved event ending with questions about death and a dramatic scene.
Two burglars entered a home store in Canistota S D during the night and freed money and a strong box with valuable papers. George Dudley, proprietor, reported locks cut on two doors and the box taken. Officers suspect experienced thieves and consider the case part of a recent spate of break-ins. Separate item notes a pair eloping with a sister in law and a government prisoner transfer from Sioux Falls to Leavenworth.
In Bridgewater and nearby towns Parmer reports threshing of the 1908 crop stalled by heavy rains and damp straw. Heavy machines cannot be moved and farmers expect to thresh late as wood for the 17 crop is prepared. Less than one third of threshing completed in the area, with regions like Canistota and Dube ton affected.
Hurley South Dakota native Winkie Stout, a Northwestern University graduate, leaves home to pursue salvation among Chinese, believing she can serve better by spreading faith than remaining on her family land. Her departure is remembered fondly by local women as she undertakes the journey.
State finances show total indebtedness around 200000 with pressures easing as year begins due to Treasurer term. Revenue warrants have been reduced from forty seven thousand to four hundred eighty two dollars. during year four hundred thousand warrants were taken up and two hundred issued, but cash shortages remain.
Rev. 0 Anderson, recently appointed to the Trinity Lutheran church in Yankton, dies in Dell Rapids from appendicitis. Survived by a wife and a daughter. The death shocks the congregation. services to be held in Red Wing, Minnesota.
South Dakota railroad commissioners prepare a new schedule of freight rates and reduce existing ones. A hearing is set for February 28 to discuss the proposed changes, with the board accepting complaints and questions from shippers and others affected by the revision.
Chicago political editor Arthur Evans of the Record-Herald wed Charity Martin, a renowned singer from Chicago with operatic trainings across the country. The ceremony appeared in Dec. 15 notices, noting her touring and prominent reputation in musical circles.
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