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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
2
A jumble of short items and notes covers inventions, natural resources, and social topics. Reports describe acetylene lamps, Cape Cod oysters on a dredge, Newfoundland petroleum prospects, Jamaica kola, Japanese fisheries, peat fuel in Bavaria, and German university access for women.
Telegraphic reports indicate Secretary Lane confirmed the order halting the move of the United States land office from Gregory to Carter. A review by Fred W. Lang and opposition from local interests, including figures linked to Jackson brothers and Ernest Jock Paringtt, delayed action pending investigation.
The attorney general issues a batch of opinions on state license law, refundability of saloon licenses, deputy veterinary appointments, sheriff mileage, livestock inspection, school taxes, dairy operations, bank reporting, and liquor licensing. Awards broadened interpretations include retroactive refunds, deputy appointees, and firm licensing for multiple partners.
Readable fragments show plan for state norms ceremonies with Rev Warner, Jamison address on June 4, plus a Boy Scouts organization led by Rev Graham. Other items report Custer and Arm bearing county ties, new government building prep at Brookings, Opdahl scaffold accident at Colman, and various local incidents and appointments across Deadwood Hecla Pierre Salem Huron and surrounding locales.
Mitchell South Dakota near Huron saw Montgomery brought to court on a white slave charge involving Mrs. May Richmond and her infant. He faced a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Drake and was later turned over to federal authorities in Sioux Falls. The case centers on alleged enticement for immoral purposes with allegations tying to a church figure.
In the Moore case a coroner's inquest has led to a formal murder charge against Mae Evans, Dr. E. L. Moore’s companion. She is expected to recover, notes suggest the shooting was impulsive, and a note indicates plans for her own death and disposal of her cat. The Aberdeen parade will feature Jonnie C. Sheldon, descendant of Gen Hull.
Captain N H Ingman in charge of plans for a special South Dakota train carrying Gettysburg battle survivors to the Pattie field reunion. The train departs Aberdeen June 27 via Milwaukee Road and stops Mitchell and Bronx City, aiming to reach Pattison by June 25 or 26 depending on connections. About 225 veterans and 300 tents reserved for the event.
The secretary of state received the first automobile license applications under the new law on Thursday morning. Beadle county reports four licenses, Spink three, and Lawrence one, with S. W. Crawford of Letcher to receive tag number 1. Crawford helped push the new motor vehicle bill in the last legislature.
Sioux Falls reports May rains boosted western South Dakota homesteaders with expanded crop acreage. Prospects for corn planting look strong across many towns including Flandreau Bancoft Miller Philip Custer Leola Scotland Gettysburg Parker Midland Seneca Gayville Fairview Wagner Hudson Ree Heights Wolsey Armour Oklahoma? Deadwood notes grand jury adjourned after 10 days with 21 indictments. two liquor cases ruled not guilty.
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