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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
2
A contrived banquet commentary on medieval table rules contrasts with early 20th century liner ship specs, a prize definition of ladylike virtue, Jumbo the elephant’s death, a high school commencement plan, a New York court ruling on passenger car seating, a Chicago bishop’s auto speed warning, railway mishaps, racial pseudoscience, pier rebuilding, and various public notices.
Two revolvers hidden a mile north of Mellette were recovered from a handkerchief after a prisoner claimed to have told officers of Emil Victor. A 41 caliber revolver matches the weapon used in the Christie family killings. another small revolver is tied to Christie. The finds bolster the case against Victor with shell evidence from the crime scene.
Mrs Ed win Gore of Watertown boldly leaped from the steamboat pier at Stony Point on Lake Kampeska yesterday afternoon and pulled the drowning Thyllis Sehackle to shore. Despite her skirted dress and the child's struggles, she revived the youngster and earned praise as one of the season's brave rescues at the lake.
Pearl Stephens nine year old daughter of E B and Mrs E B Stephens living on a farm four miles north west of Humboldt stepped on a rusty nail. A small wound turned into lockjaw with rapid progression and she died within four days. The child was described as unusually pretty and beloved by all who knew her.
R B Barker age 73 of Hunter's Grove Sioux Falls South Dakota died after injuring his shoulder while painting a porch. He fell from the roof, rupturing blood vessels and causing hemorrhages. doctors treated him for hours but could not save him.
The Gary Methodist church in Devel county north of Sioux Falls raises money for a new parsonage by planting weed potatoes. Twenty bushels donated, land rented, church members cultivate and harvest the crop. Proceeds from harvest will go to paying the parsonage debt.
A thunderstorm struck the crowded grandstand during a game in Deadwood, killing Weeton Fry and Thomas Harv ene and injuring eight others, as spectators fled in panic. The incident occurred July 2 in Teal, D. and involved a sudden bolt from the passing storm.
Peter Walker, an insane patient at the state hospital in Yankton South Dakota, escaped Sunday morning and walked to the James River. At 2 PM he stepped onto a Milwaukee Fallroad bridge and was struck by a stock train, instantly killed. His body was recovered with severe injuries, and identified as a middle aged man from Vermaitien.
Woanthitun July 21 report a bill extending the time for a bridge over the Missouri River. The proposed extension would allow construction to proceed, with the Minnesota connection and railroad line potentially influencing the project. The Missouri Tiger is cited as the affected entity in the delay timeline.
A severe tremor rocked the Bastenewee area near Athens causing casualties and prompting rapid rescue efforts. Authorities report localized damage and aid distributions underway as teams assess aftershocks and hospital intakes rise.
Broux Falla reports a Chicago man W F Porter and Cedar Rapids Miss Mabel Deane wed after avoiding social pressures with a child mascot guiding them from wedding dress shop to courthouse and hotel grill room. A town photographer captured the moment before they headed to Town Falls Ta for visits. In Hot Springs S D, Alexander B Stephenson of Edgemont was held to trial on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses after passing checks on a Hot Springs bank and withdrawing his deposit before clearance.
Mineola N Y July 20 Glenn H Curtiss set a new American record by flying 24.7 miles in 63 minutes 46 seconds over the Hemstead plains for the Scientific American cup. The pace averaged about 28 7 10 mph, with speeds up to 45 mph, despite strong wind. The flight met the 25 kilometer requirement and landed within 100 meters of the start. About 2000 spectators watched as Curtiss extended his lead in current year aviation marks and likely claimed the cup unless surpassed later.
New York July 20 One man died and three were seriously hurt when a Long Island railway express struck an automobile three miles from Long Island City Archie D Tappan of New York was driving three friends to Glen Cove The gates were hit and the car plunged through them Howard Hurley of Glen Cove was killed Allen Perry of Reacliffe suffered brain concussion Tappan was internally injured and may die Patrick Monahan, a train passenger, fell from a trestle to view the crash and was likely fatally injured
New York July 2 In a private test before European government representatives Mark O Anthony an electrical engineer sent a small dirigible into the balloon over the ocean near Sandy Hook at a distance of one mile one quarter using wireless electricity controlled from an ordinary keyboard on the beach.
A passenger train on the Chicago and Northwestern struck Robert Stewart at a road crossing near Milwaukee, causing his death. The only details known about Stewart are scarce, including his approximate age and prior residence.
Sioux Falls July 10 after sensational exposures of the wholesale affinity business propagated by her husband J A Ross prominent in the democratic party this state Maggie M Ross editor of the Soo Critic has been granted a divorce. The case drew notoriety from letters and a picture of an affinity and sensational letters from another affinity. Rose has been absent six months and offered no defense. Also connected with the Kaufmann case disbarred attorney George W Egan and Mrs Rosenay faced a separate issue with the focal W T A.
Clate R. Tinan reports Murry Wentzy editor of the Rapid City Guide and Pukwana Press recounts an attempt to impress him into service in Germany. It cost $150 to prove that an American citizen by adoption is not subject to military duty in his native country.
Canton South Dakota prepares for a large Methodist camp meeting from July 28 to August 6 led by Rev A C Shephard district superintendent and evangelist Henry Ostrom with John P Hillis directing songs. Ministers from South Dakota and nearby towns participate. Epworth grounds offer tenting. Milwaukee railroad offers special excursion rates for attendees from July 28 29 30 31 and August 2 3 with return through August 10.
Haron South Dakota July 18 construction of new buildings at the state fair grounds advances swiftly. The stock pavilion two stock barns and smaller structures are under way. The M C A dining hall will seat 600. An asbestos exhibition hall and an exhibition building are being erected by firms from Minneapolis and Des Moines. The Woman's building nears completion and the grounds will be wired for electric power. A large number of space applications exceed expectations. Aberdeen July 19 federal land office officials in South Dakota announce stricter interpretation of land laws and enforcement of improvements and residence. Dallas South Dakota July 19 Fred Reichwald editor of the Gregory County News named postmaster of Dallas to succeed R A Patrick. The coke went into the classified list July 4.
The commissioner of insurance presents a table showing fire causes in the state from July 1904 to July 1909. It lists incidents and contributing factors, including matches and defective appliances, with yearly breakdowns and notes on dangerous conditions.
Albert Gordon, a Lambert ranch herder, was found dead with a bullet wound after his wagon and supplies were burned on government grazing land near Edgemont. A posse searched the area, but no clues emerged. The coroner’s verdict labeled the death a cowardly act by unknown assailants amid long running livestock tensions.
A Tyndall man severely beat a street masher who harassed his daughter and a friend. The attacker advanced on the two girls prompting the confrontation. The father located the masher and administered a brutal beating, leaving him bloodied and dazed.
Aberdeen South Dakota July 17 The police hero report Tim Thomas died Thursday evening from a revolver wound in the stomach. He was conscious at times after the shooting but offered no clue to a murder motive. The bullet range suggests foul play and no powder marks on clothing. The coroner's inquest will investigate the case.
Aberdeen D. July 17 Newly organized Corson County held a special election choosing J. H. McLaughlin Wakpala Anton Derockbrain Bull Head Charles Duncan Thunder Hawk as commissioners Sheriff George P. Perry state's attorney N. B. Bartlett assessor Simon Kirk clerk of courts Wilson treasurer George W. Comatock register of deeds G A Green county judge G R Schimaite The fight over the county seat ended with McIntosh defeated and McLaughlin winning.
Elk Point July 8. Jim A Hemphill disputes Mason City claim to championship and backs Miss Albina dầuhaine who picked 108 quarts in five hours ten minutes.
Sioux Falls July 7 drunken men tried to rough house an accommodation train on the Milwaukee line in southern state. The conductor cocked his revolver to stop the attack near Tabor and once the train reached Tyngall the principal offender was arrested. In Clark county July 17 Charles Boyd died after a horse kicked him when he attempted to drive it into a barn. The incident occurred in western Clark county as he worked with Alfred Paine's horses. A separate line notes a United States battleship Michigan was milked and a train issue mentioned in passing.
Watertown South Dakota July 16 Governor Vessey announced plans to urge the legislature to approve an income tax amendment to the constitution He argued the tax would target the rich not the poor and noted landlords lenders and manufacturers would inevitably factor taxes into rents interest and prices He rejected claims that the measure promotes perjury and asserted tax compliance cannot be avoided by fraud.
Wakonda South Dakota July 16 Henry Parsons a young farmer disappeared during the morning of July 9 and is feared drowned in the Vermillion river near Lodland after his riding horse was found by a frail footbridge. Anxious relatives have searched the river with no trace found. Parsons is survived by his bride of a few months and his parents and siblings.
Hudson 8 D July 16 Fred Wittner plowing for Frank Cabie unearthed an old watch. Allen Clement had misplaced the timepiece three years ago in the same field. The watch was cleaned, wound, and has run steadily since the discovery despite the long layoff.
Wakonda officials heard a report from Oscar Zhoraon and J N Westre of Westerville urging support for an interurban line. The Wakonda Commercial club voted to back the proposal, aiming to boost regional transportation and economic ties.
In Day County a band of horse thieves is suspected after about twenty horses were stolen in 10 days and driven out of state to Minnesota, Iowa, and beyond. Farmers near Bristol Marvin Summit and Vardon report losses as authorities cite an organized operation.
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