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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
2
The Molteno farm colony explores using imported eagle kites to scare locusts from crops, a novel method amid debate on its effectiveness. The piece also notes various early 20th century updates on pharmacists, industry, and international trade.
Secretary Garfield toured the Dakota irrigation project near Belle Fourche. He praised progress on the dam and water supply for 90 000 acres. a Wisconsin contractor now leads the main work as locals hosted an impromptu reception before Garfield moved on to Deadwood and Cody.
Londons theatrical Renmon season ends with losses as managers report over 80 000 wasted on productions. Only George Alexander and Leni Ashwell show notable success with The Thief and two new plays by Wycherley and Dinas of Dabsons earning praise. Despite thirty eight plays produced, most ventures failed and unrest grows in the industry.
The article outlines Loeb Jr leaving for a two month vacation, with initial plans to visit the Billie Woods and then move west toward Wyoming. It references Teddy style Oyster Bay and a sequence of travel through rural areas, noting a break from routine and time in the woods.
Worthing July 29 During the last high water large pickerel and carp moved up a drainage canal in Grant township with a farmer Henry Hanson reporting a young calf carried off by a giant carp. Hanson pursued the calf in bare feet but the monster fish dragged it into deep water and the calf drowned.
Governor Crawford will pardon Ervin M. Hilton of Deadwood on August 4 after a petition move. Hilton, sentenced to a year for stealing precipitates from Golden Reward Mining, has served four months. Local report from Deadwood dated July 29.
An elderly former rail worker from Rushville Nebraska identified as Thomas L. Redion died after a delirious fever led him to shoot himself with a revolver. The incident occurred while he was under care following a severe illness. The community laments the loss of a well known local figure.
Marisa Junction July 28 report notes W. Carpenter resigns after longest continuous service at one station in the state or possibly the nation. He began telegraphy in 1866 and served at Adams Minnesota La Crescent Ripon Marion Junction and finally here for 33 years. At 61 he departs to retirement with his wife and family, leaving J A Steninger as the next-longest serving agent at Parker.
A six year old girl, thirsty and hot, bought a cone with a nickel, the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad spending $18.20 in the incident. The train sped three and a half miles back after the frightened mother cried out, and the case cites Interstate Commerce Commission figures showing rail costs per mile. The conductor judged the detour worth the trouble as the mother and child were reunited.
Huron July 28 The allotment of lands on the Standing Rock reservation is nearly finished by United States Alloting Agent Gunderson. All children born in the past year have not yet received allotments and small timber allotments await cooler weather. A trio will appraise surplus land with six months to complete. If not begun by spring, lands are expected to open around October 1, 1909.
Rapid City South Dakota July 2 Accused murderer Ernest B Randall will waive examination and be bound over to the District Court for the murder of Frank Bright smply. The motive centers on rivalry among women for Miles Winifred Barton Brights former housekeeper and intended partner. Scotland South Dakota July 28 A “Jack the Peeper” has appeared peering into windows causing annoyance. A resident chased but the suspect escaped, proving fleet of foot.
Centerville July 28 Victor C Wars veteran newspaper man of Centerville Journal has purchased the Dell Hapids Tribune and the Dell Fiplis Times and will consolidate the two papers into a single property. The new ownership marks a major expansion for the local press as of August first.
Kadoka, July 27. Wholesale thefts of lumber wine and other building materials from the Milwaukee Railroad company have been unearthed. Detective J W Cowan arrested George Rumsey and three sons. spools of barbed wire were found. The suspects had earlier stolen wire from railroad premises and hid it on their farm. They were found guilty and fined and jailed but sentence suspended on good behavior and return of property. The company claims 16 000 in losses and says 60 cases have been settled. more actions will follow until perpetrators are brought to justice.
In July 27, a party of Belle Fourche youths led by Bates Eccles McMaster Barr Wilkinson and Guy successfully ascended the Devil's Tower, 1200 feet above the Belle Fourche river, the first ascent in 15 years. The ascent used fixed pegs, replacing the old peg ladder once deemed dangerous.
Chicago July 27 The proposed gigantic lumber merger aimed at consolidating 25 leading firms and 6 million acres of yellow pine timber collapsed. Key figures Frederick Weyerhauser and Edward Hines departed after J B White and J A Freeman said the plan failed because lumbermen would not listen to a union. The project, to be capitalized at 300 million, was deemed impractical with antitrust concerns and shifting industry mood.
Gettysburg Pa July 27 As a result of a terrific electric storm at the Pennsylvania National Guard encampment about six troopers were killed and two score injured by lightning. The known dead include Morrison Earle Garner and others from the Tenth and Eighteenth regiments. Several seriously injured were named and the camp hospital was established with Governor Stuart’s tent blown down.
Watertown July 27 The Great Northern passenger train ran on schedule completing a court ordered decision. Railroad commissioners had previously determined service rights between Watertown and division towns, confirming authority over town or number of passengers entitled to ride.
A fierce hail storm struck McCook County near Canistota at about 5 PM Monday, damaging thousands of acres of crops. The storm began five miles northwest of Canistota and moved southeast, destroying an estimated 6,000 acres and heavily damaging additional land.
Bonesteel S D July 24 last night a telegram from Newport Nebraska said Harry Hazzard who broke jail at Fairfax last week is in custody there and refused to go to another state without requisition papers. Requisition granted and Deputy Morrisey leaves for Newport today. He faces jail breaking charges along with horse stealing. Hazzard once lived in Newport. his parents still there.
A mad dog scare in Armour on July 24 left Earl Davis a 13 year old boy with a severe flesh wound on his right thigh after the dog jumped at him as he mounted a dray. A bystander fired a double barreled gun, misfired, then discharged, causing multiple non serious hits to Roy Brown who was nearby. The dog was killed.
A severe hail storm north of Yankton on Monday night caused extensive damage to crops worth thousands of dollars. The State hospital suffered serious losses with many windows broken and a 20 acre garden ruined, yielding no produce for patients. Other farmers nearby including Tom Reedy and H Dunham faced heavy losses of oats and corn. Local seeds and plants also damaged as hail covered lawns and scattered in thick chunks.
In Yankton on July 24 two Greek laborers were assaulted aboard a Milwaukee railcar. One was beaten and left dazed on the truck. the other cried out to nearby campers for help as a running fight ensued. Greek assailants were armed with prentice tools, but the attackers escaped amid heavy odds. Local countrymen organized a pursuit, stalling further violence.
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