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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
3
Five balloons started from Saint Paul seeking new distance records. The Chicago owned by A. Cory landed near Blooming Prairie after a 73 mile air line, while Pommern finished 62 miles from Warsaw. King Edward landed at Hampton, Minnesota, denying a wires collision report.
In Panama on July 22 observers say Honduras Guatemala and El Salvador plan coordinated action against Nicaragua led by Zelaya. Honduras boosts army by 10000 and guards frontiers while Zelaya quietly readies defenses. The United States probes with Carib sea power as tensions ease slightly.
Susan Hender, employed by Peter Haggerty, was arrested for disorderly conduct in New York after allegedly overworking and clashing over housework on a hot Sunday. Police reported she threw a bucket of suds at her employer when scolded for washing clothes at his residence.
New Greivis, La July 22 drinking even on Taft and passenger trains in Louisiana becomes a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment. The anti racing law also bans bookmaking betting or wagering on horse races and takes effect today.
Atlanta representative Glenn, who proposed a Georgia Legislature measure banning rainbow stockings and similar attire to curb alleged seduction, reports violent threats from women nationwide. He says letters accuse him of causing marital trouble and warn of harm, prompting appeals for protection.
Governor Zemer toured mining camps with Mrs. Comer and three daughters and found the district peaceful. He believed the trouble might end soon but ordered that state troops not leave Alabama for two weeks. Reports of rioting were few.
Governor Hoke Smith forwards to the Georgia legislature a special message explaining why Joseph M. Brown was removed from the railroad commission in 1907. He accuses Brown of aiding railroads with arguments to block the commission's rate reductions in court after Brown opposed the measure.
The Juvenile Protective Association of Atlanta will erect a memorial home named for Joe I Chandler Harris the late author of Folk Lore to include a school gymnasium and mechanical workshop. The project will form part of a larger educational plant named the Juvenile State on a four hundred acre site.
Isa bella Warner widow of Dr. John Warner receives 190000 as first distribution in suit to set aside ante-nuptial contract. A 30000 transfer to daughter Minnie Warner Mettler while Arabella Warner Bell's share is postponed. Supreme Court ruling against Vespasian Warner yields about 250000.
Kissimmee Florida July 24 the city passes an ordinance regulating employment of airships. Violations incur a fine up to 500 dollars or 90 days in jail. Aerial jurisdiction extends 20 miles above ground. Police seek an approved aeroplane to arrest offenders.
James H. Ferris, chairman of the national committee of the People's Party, announced that a meeting of the committee is called for July 28 in Chicago to discuss and mature plans for the forthcoming campaign.
The first national congress of esperantiats in America opened at Chautauqua New York with M. Ramond Privat of Geneva presiding. The event marks a notable gathering of enthusiasts and scholars in the language movement.
The United States Battleship New Hampshire arrived in Quebec at 1 pm to take part in Intercentenary celebrations. Admiral Cowles Captain Winslow and other officers visited Earl Grey at the governor’s residence after a ceremonial reception by British and French warships and shore batteries.
Atlantic City New Jersey July. Mrs Jere miah Sheppard of Bridgeton faced a fatal choice when her husband sank while clamming near Somers Point. She could not drop her young son to save him and watched him disappear as the boat drifted away and the tide rose. Captain Robinson tried but could not reach the man in time. Mrs Sheppard overwhelmed by grief.
New York July 21 Officials conferred at the Trunk Line association offices on the proposed freight rate raise. They discussed committee rate checks but found the work not progressed to justify definite action now. Participants included James McCrea W C Brown E H Harriman L F Loree and others from major railroads.
Cleveland July 21 The state initiative and referendum law was held constitutional today by Common Pleas Judge Chapman. The test case will go to the state supreme court for final decision.
Lincoln Nebraska July 21 The supreme court orders R Mead Shumway to be hanged on October 30 for the murder of Sarah Martin wife of his employer in Gage County The crime described as revolting involved killing during a town voting period then stealing the couple's savings and hiding the body The court finds the evidence of guilt most convincing
Lincoln July 21 The Nebraska supreme court indicates how rate cases may affect railroads. In a Dodge county case Western Union failed to have lines taxed at a uniform rate per mile. The court rules this value includes interstate message service and that yearly net earnings do not fix wire value. The ruling counters intrastate focus and affects how railroad value is assessed.
Wayne Nebraska July 21 Ivor Hughes a 19 year old man died at home this week of peritonitis caused by eating cold watermelon authorities say.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Wiedeman crossed a washed bridge over the Northfork near Norfolk Nebraska. The buggy horses panicked and jumped from the ridge but the broken double trees kept Mrs Wiedeman from being swept into the river. The horses were rescued with effort and suffered no injuries.
A U S Army report from Ping Plains cites unreliability of the military automobile during 30 days of maneuvers ending midweek. Lt Col E F P Glenn and Capt William T Johnson note pushing needed on sandy roads and criticize the auto for poor performance in field tests.
In Alabama near Birmingham on July 21 a train carrying strike breakers to Adameville was attacked by union miners. Deputy Lloyd Gardner was fatally wounded and about 40 miners were seriously shot as shots were exchanged. at least 1,000 shots were fired overall. Governor Comet ordered cavalry from Montgomery and troops to patrol the area.
In Gerwick Pennsylvania on July 21 a crowd of women with tin pans forced Mrs F A Potter from West Berwick after a siege on the Potter house. Police Chief Welkal also left town claiming he would not return as council demanded his resignation following the incident.
Vermillion D T July 21 Happy Fowler, an egg house worker, opened a carton and twelve chicks hatched, with seventeen emergeing in total. Dunlap adds lamp warmth as chicks continue to appear, earning the nickname Fowler Fowl for the discoverer.
Senator Clarence D. Clark of Wyoming suffered a nervous collapse and general breakdown at the Auditorium Annex in Chicago last night. His condition was serious but stable by midnight, with doctors predicting recovery. He arrived in Chicago from Washington with J. C. Adams to investigate affairs involving Wyoming Indians.
The American ship William J. Magy from Sydney heaves to after a cat falls overboard. Captain Groth hears his wife cry stop the dip and lowers a boat. A distant black form surfaces and the crew rescues the terrier like tabby, now scrabbling aboard in wet distress.
Troy Missouri July 21 Dr W Hemphill found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Miss Elizabeth Gleason a young school teacher he was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary Hemphill faced charges of assisting in a 28 operation at the solicitation of Reverend Bir Gow and was alleged to be involved in the fatal procedure.
The convention at Cincinnati selected Charles Watkins as vice presidential nominee after a tense debate over rules and nominations. Eugene W. Chafin, a Chicago attorney and longtime temperance activist, was nominated for president.
Philadelphia report notes the Academy of the New Church at Bryn Athyn Pa includes Herman Swedenborgs works on conjugal and scortatory love in its curriculum. Officers Rev Charles E Doering and Rev William F Pendleton confirm the teaching while detailing the church backed institution.
In the Bronx Zoological Garden curator William Hor naday reports a large male ostrich arm with a yard-high stance fights a domestic tiger cat invading the pen. After a tense moment the ostrich lands a decisive kick, sending the cat over the fence and fleeing.
J J Hill of the Great Northern argues the railroads must raise freight rates to solve their financial troubles. He opposes wage reductions as a tool to boost net earnings, offering increased rates as the sole viable solution.
New York July 21 steamship Adriatic sails for Europe carrying a record Atlantic party of American financiers. The travelers include James Speyer of Speyer & Co Victor Marowell of Atchison Topeka Santa Fe I. C. Weir Adams Express George Maker J A Baker John Waterbury Charles Storle Cornellin Cuyler J P Morgan & Co John Lee International Mercantile Marine J F Pahnestock Adolph J Spreckels and others, representing hundreds of millions in capital.
In Mount Wiemens July 21 Philip Mitchell, a middle aged man, and his wife Mrs. Mitchell, believed insane, faced a deadly blaze when she poured lamp oil on her sleeping husband and herself, set her dress alight, and leaped into bed. Mitchell woke, leaped up, and smothered the flames with a blanket. She is dying. he bears painful burns but survives.
In Chicago on July 2 one, the labor commission revoked the Hapgoods Milneis license, head of the Brain Workers organization, after unanimous session at the Farmer house. The action follows exposure of methods that duped men in employment, hindering Hapgood from continuing his business.
New York reports Baron Von Korwin, an Austrian sportsman, may wed Mrs. Cecily Young Hayworth of Chicago upon his return to the United States in October. Miss Hayworth, daughter of the late Otto Young, denies an engagement, while baron Von Korwin lingered at the Plaza after racing in Monte Carlo and pursues aviation interests.
In Chicago on July 20 coroner records reveal Lillian Watkins a young stenographer with a white circle upbringing died by suicide in a rooming house at 378 Dearborn. The case notes mention a claim by her mother Ida May Watkins and reference a lover Thomas Kennedy who also died by suicide earlier in Washington Park.
Mr and Mrs Port of Ramona South Dakota say a lightning strike that damaged their Ramona home missed them and their infant by a night. They had stayed in Sioux Falls overnight and returned to find the house hit with the bolt melting bed posts and cradle ironwork. They believe they would have been killed had they returned home the night before.
In Columbus on July 20 the conference of Eugene W. Chamn and Aeron B. Wa l, prohibition presidential and vice presidential nominees, with the national committee, set dates to open their campaign in Mr Bryan's home town with a speaking event planned for August.
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