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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
2
Florence agricultural society reports thorough study clearing bees of fruit damage blame. Bees aid cross pollination and fruit set, while damage often stems from poultry birds wind nets and other insects. remains to be seen in Russian inland waterway control and coal shortages in Spain with 1915 import figures.
Strandburg South Dakota fire of unknown origin leveled Anderson Brothers general store and a neighboring building. Store stock valued around 5000, insured for 3750. postoffice building cost 1500, insured for 1000. Fire units from Revile and Albee responded but arrived after extinguishing. An adjoining building was saved.
Iowa City July 8 Nearly 100 slackers from the First Town cavalry were sent from camp to return to their homes stripped of uniforms and only in the overalls provided. The remaining 20 of the squadron and the officers proceed to Camp Dodge tomorrow.
Petrograd reports the Duma passed a bill to permanently ban drinks containing more than 14 percent alcohol, effectively prohibiting strong liquor, light wines, and beer. The measure moves to the upper house for passage and requires the emperor's signature to become law, signaling Russia's shift toward strict temperance.
Washington July 1 7 Merideth democratic candidate for mayor of town attends conference in capital to discuss major election issues with Congressional candidate and party representatives present at the meeting
Sioux Falls hosts the 32nd South Dakota Bankers association convention with about 600 attendees. Secretary J. B. Platt notes growth from 25 bankers in 1885 to 570 current members, with 603 banks in the state including 603 state and national banks. He highlights anti check fraud efforts and safety measures for banks, while promoting agricultural road work and crop production improvements.
The South Dakota Bankers association wrapped up a two day session in Sioux Falls M D with Hiiron chosen for next year’s convention site. James B Lambertson of Sioux Falls was elected president with Roscoe Cone of Huron as vice president A B Darlin Mitchell as secretary and A Kupper as treasurer Webster full names and locations provided in the official report.
At the July 1 Watertown council meeting two current saloonkeepers, Curt Degraft and Frank Sears, were denied licenses and S. L. Denis’s request to operate a bar at West Hotel was rejected. A ministerial association protest and Rev. Carl Kearns petitioned against Degraff. Despite debate, all aldermen voted to deny the three licenses, while the liquor-fee revenue post July 1 remained the same at 900 dollars.
Sioux Falls July 1 Jed Eliott United States judge in this city confirms the recent addition at public auction of the South Dakota Centre railroad operating a line between Sioux Falls and Watertown. Purchaser C C Kalman of St Paul Minn with associates paid 925000 for the road to be renamed Watertown and Sioux Falls Railroad company. Kalman departs for Chicago and refused comment on any transfer to a larger railroad group. In Brule county three farmers cleared of charges as to robbing Milwaukee railway freight cars. Cases dismissed due to lack of evidence. In White Lake Phil Asmus severely injured by a hunting accident when a gun misfired its shot lodging near the elbow. doctors believe the arm can be saved.
Reunited after 54 years Charles Bartlett of Sioux Falls and John Woodring of Prairie Center township near Doland with W. W. Waddell of Watertown arranged a surprise visit. All three served in company A 46th Illinois infantry. Woodring last saw Bartlett at Shiloh where Bartlett appeared mortally wounded.
Mitchell S D July 11 builders say street railway will be completed and in operation within weeks two miles of track will connect the two city depots and reach a principal residence district a gasoline crawler car will be used initially while plans to electrify the line are developed an extension to other city parts is under consideration
Aberdeen South Dakota reports a new Rotary club, the second in the state, with officers Captain Edmund Purdy vice president C T H Camel secretary G S Walton treasurer F E M Regan and John O Knutson of Sioux City as district governor presiding at the organization.
The South Dakota Supreme Court held that a license is not essential for a valid marriage in the state, upholding judge Whitling’s view in Alma Svendsen vs Ingar M. Syverte et al. The ruling notes marriage is a natural relation not invalidated by lack of license and cites other court opinions and cases, including South Dakota vs Edwin Southmayd. It also references related appellate decisions and various estate and insurance cases from several counties.
Gregory County official Ambroz avoids prison with four year term suspended for embezzling county funds. He must abstain from alcohol and all gambling and report to court each term. If he breaches terms he will serve four years in a Sioux Falls penitentiary. Bonding agency faced no loss. shortage tied to school funds.
The State Department aims to formally inquire into the German government about the punishment of the submarine commander linked to the Sussex attack. An ambassadorial inquiry yielded no response, and Germany later said the officer had been appropriately punished. The U.S. pressed for concrete steps to halt punitive submarine practices.
Fragmentary text describes heavy World War II combat near Vergun with references to French and Meuse regions, German long range bombardment, and Allied offensives. Mentions Steeler 31 and heavy casualties in the tangled assault.
A neutral conference calls on all nations to stage peace demonstrations on August 1, the war’s anniversary. Public meetings, parades, pageants, and church services are urged, with a five minute pause at 11 o clock to express universal longing for an end to the war.
London reports that British submarines have intensified operations in the Baltic. A Hamburg correspondent quotes a petty officer declaring an iron bust in the Baltic and states the blockade is now as thorough as the Grand Fleet’s in the North Sea. German Baltic provinces trade is described as disorganized.
Marshalltown Iowa July 1 the fifth arrest in the Henry Alexander murder case was made this morning as sheriff deputies took Barney Houghkirk a Beaman Ta teamster into custody He is charged as a member of the gang that assembled in the Frye brothers home about April 2 the last time Alexander was alive
Buenos Aires on July 1 reports the Argentine government officially denied a claim it sold arms to General Carranza. No weapons shipment was confirmed and the government urged caution over rumors linking Athens? (Note: ensure accuracy.)
Cleveland, Unio July 1 reports Conred Bb Doyie Washington DC progressing to the men’s singles final. Mrs Mary Bickle Toronto advances to the final round in mixed doubles at the national court tennis tournament. They defeated TR McCesnisk USC and Miss Florence Hallin NY 6 2 10 3. Further results pending with several matches remaining.
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