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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
1
An insane man was made sane by acting the star role in a railroad wreck. The piece suggests alienists ignore this treatment and asks why Yankton’s insane patients could not ride the Milwaukee for a cure. The tone is satirical and critical of psychiatric methods.
The opposition to Hans DeMuth as a Republican national convention delegate centers on his unaltered opposition to Col Roosevelt. DeMuth’s victory undermines the claim that the state is strongly for Roosevelt.
The Sioux Falls Posten, a Norwegian language paper, has sold to the Scandinavian, a leading Scandinavian paper based in Chicago. The move reflects a large Norwegian ancestry in South Dakota, where language and customs quickly blend with local culture.
The primary results show Norbeck leading for governor with an early double margin, McMaster winning lieutenant governor, Dillon and Johnson scoring district wins, and Bartine edging Patterson in a close race. Rinehart appears victor for the Democrats, with Rock faction delegates chosen. Next week in South Dakota is Rooster Day with eggs and poultry concerns urged by the state food commissioner to remove all male birds to improve egg quality and prevent price drops.
The Deadwood Telegram condemns low primary turnout and suggests penalizing nonvoters. It argues the system forces endorsements of predetermined platforms and unknown candidate choices, making voter punctuality unfair since no clear principles or proclaimed platforms exist at the vote.
Numerous American papers report Europe edging toward peace proposals while leaders on both sides signal uncertainty. Allies likely demand peace only if German militarism is abolished, with conditions shaping the potential settlement and the public utterances reflecting cautious optimism.
A regional struggle unfolds as Germany’s peace terms hint at Europe’s borders, but the main focus shifts to Chicago next week where the Republican national committee investigates over fifty contests to select the party’s standard bearer. The field remains unsettled with the dark horse appearing increasingly viable, reflecting persistent uncertainty in candidate selection.
The Great Yankton Pageant of June 14 15 16 will be captured by Pathe for their animated news service and shown coast to coast. The Pageant and Yankton vs All Nations baseball game can be filmed the same day without conflict. Yankton’s attractions including the State Firemen Tournament and the college commencement will attract thousands of visitors.
James J. Hill, founder of the Great Northern system and a major empire builder, died leaving a vast fortune estimated around 250 million dollars. He earned wealth through constructive enterprise, building railroads and boosting national growth by fostering legitimate industries and creating traffic for his lines.
The case against Clarence Dunning of Sioux City, linked to a hold-up near Burbank last summer that left harvest hand Brown dead, was called for trial in Vermillion on Monday. Dunning did not appear and his $1,000 bond was forfeited.
Auto dealers report strong demand as patents unlock land sales. More than fifty vehicles have moved between Platte and Dante in the last ten days, driven by heightened buyer interest and broker activity led by Wagner Engle.
A New York date line telegram reports eastern steel mills were ordered to ship 3,000 tons of steel shapes for a highway ridge at Yankton. Citizens in Yankton inquire about a Missouri River bridge project. officials say only the dispatch facts are known.
Two carloads of Holstein dairy cows arrived via Niobrara last Thursday under a reimbursable plan for competent Indians, from Wisconsin near Milwaukee. Major McLaughlin of the Interior Department, arriving Wednesday, led ceremonies presenting patents by the Competency Board of which he was chairman, with Supt Burton and Inspector Sherry. In Ponca that afternoon the ceremony was repeated, delivering thirty patents on the reservation.
County education notes report on meetings in New York City and Watertown, 2500 teachers expected, eighth grade spelling and taxation tests reveal weak spots and teacher guidance issues. Avon school celebrates milestone with new milestone, graduation, and diplomas for eighth graders, with Elsie Burbeck honored. Cathryn Bennett’s essay argues for bird protection due to insect control and music, reflecting student engagement with natural history themes.
Lillian Headly closed her school Friday and plans to return to Ethan next year. Mr and Mrs Chris Redman left for Sioux City to seek medical advice then may go to Rochester Ming for health help. Uncle Joe Whiting won the Republican nomination for county superintendent in Bon Homme county. The ticket includes Bartilog as Representative Wahl, Kielosagser as Treasurer, Fred Baumann as Auditor, Paul B. Hoftz as Sheriff, Ed Barth as Register of Deeds, Gottlob Haar as Clerk of Courts, Warren Grimm as Superintendent Benj Kaufman, Wm H Glynn as Attorney, Warren Diniock as Judge, Joseph Hull as County Commissioner, Fred Theurer as Constable.
From the Tyndall Tribune Friends in Tyndall mourn Mrs Geo Wi of Running Water with funeral this afternoon at the Episcopal church in Springfield. An epidemic of measles is reported in Tyndall with unusually severe cases and one death. Also, Mrs Josie Dvorak dies after measles complications with Brights disease.
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