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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
1
President Wilson approved the request of a socialist committee to commute the five year espionage sentence of Mrs Kate O Hare who was imprisoned for opposing the draft. She faced the sentence after a Bowman North Carolina speech in which she likened mothers who send sons to war to brood sows.
Mr Ira Barnes died at his home in Aberdeen last Friday aged 80. He was the father of Mrs Bruce McVay of De Smet, who lived in Scotland for years while her husband supervised Scotland schools. A Pioneer, he came to Turner County in the early 1870s, later lived in Yankton until 1883, then moved to Aberdeen.
H. M. Jewell acting president of the railroad shopmen's association told the federal railroad board in Chicago last week that any award lacking a $2,500 annual minimum for common labor would not be just. He warned that such awards would drive workers to seek railroad jobs elsewhere, leaving other crafts short of labor.
The Midland Packing Go of Sioux City replies to claims that it authorized $200000 stock sales but agents sold $1500000 and made misrepresentations. It says solicitors were not officers and acted without company authorization, yet the company issued the sold stock and bears responsibility for its agents.
Water levels in Lake Andes rise, inundating valuable farmland. Farmers urge Congress to lower the outlet two feet below the meander line, about seven feet below current level. Earlier drought prompted artesian wells to replenish water. now the fix risks expense. Proposes choking some wells to conserve resources while keeping option to reopen if needed.
George W. Egan of Sioux Falls was found guilty on all counts for fabricating affidavits and misrepresenting in collecting insurance after a building fire. Witnesses valued the building at 2000 to 2500 dollars, while the claimed insurance reached about 80000 dollars. Egan has moved to discharge the judgment arguing insufficient facts to show the crime occurred in Minnehaha county, though judge and jury doubt the issue.
Mitchell reports a planned petition in booth to await the upcoming special session of the legislature. The effort aims to rally all socialistic elements in the state including World War Veterans and the Non Partisan League, along with other discontented groups.
An address from the capitol steps laments state owned enterprises and new constitutional amendments. Walter Mille, who drafted an industrial program, is blamed for looming financial strain. The speaker fears frequent demonstrations threaten conservative legislators and predict socialist or communist reforms without careful selection.
Samuel Gompers AFL president and Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen clashed Friday at Carnegie Hall over the Industrial Labor Law. Gompers argued unions monopolize production, while Allen promoted a law creating an industrial court to balance capital labor and public interests. The exchange left Gompers’ stance questioned as the audience pressed for public protection against strikes.
A Boston Transcript poem fragment features voices led by T and figures like Woodrow, Lodge, George Moses, Bill Borah, Phil Knox, Reed from Missouri, and the people. It questions who will push the treaty to death, toll the bell, build the box, and give the oration, framing a ritual of political demise.
Plans for an open air theatre at the University of South Dakota are advancing led by Prof. C E Lyon head of Public Speaking. A temporary structure will host this year’s commencement play Prunella or Love in a Garden with grounds to be graded hedges planted and the site west of Science Hall or south of Chemistry Building.
All attention centers on Chicago where Republican organizers convene to choose the party’s next presidential candidate, with the nomination event slated for next week. The gathering signals the drive toward a presumptive candidate and outlines the political momentum building ahead of the vote.
Testerville plans a Chautauqua for June 20 21 22 with strong support from local business leaders and growing interest from others. Tabor Independent notes Frank Benes and family and John Hrdina arrive from Omaha as new millers to run the mill, aiming to be in operation in about four weeks after auto transport to the town.
During a Tuesday evening electrical storm a lightning strike damaged the Hieb farm barn, destroying all horses and feed. Grant Wenzlaff and family sold their household goods and left for California after leaving Tripp Milling Co. due to a mill fire. County bridges suffered at least 100000 in spring flood damage, delaying commissioners' summer workload as they face red tape.
The Tyndal Register notes the Brookings trip for the State Track Meet with Heitgen taking second in the half mile and Linka placing third in the shot put. Several fourths are listed as well. A flood caused by an open faucet damaged rooms below and forced two grades to be dismissed. Farmers face hail insurance issues with June deadlines and confusing forms complicating exemptions for shares.
In Bon Homme County Court a petition by Peter Hourscht seeks an order to convey a 1/4 interest in the southwest quarter and the west half of the northwest quarter of section 33, township 105, range 49 Moody County SD to the petitioner under a deed contract. A hearing is set for June 8, 1920 at 10:00 A.M. at the County Judge's office in Tyndall. Publication notice for four weeks in the Citizen-Republican.
The Springfield Times reports brick unloading for a new Congregational church and plans for ground crews to finish the structure. State committee members inspected cement plant sites near Springfield, noting an abundant local cement supply. A heavy rain and lightning caused crop and bridge damage, flooding basements, washing out ground near a bridge, and muddy railroad tracks. Tyndall business visits, an oratorical contest at Yankton College yielded first place for Leonard Chastka with A Plea for Cuba. Local land purchase by Joe Schneider and track meet results at Brookings highlighted by Heitgen and Linka earning medals.
In County Court of Bon Homme County South Dakota administrator D K Tomlinson publishes a claim notice for creditors and all claimants against Robert Dollard deceased. Claims must be shown with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at Wicks and Quinn law office in Scotland South Dakota.
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