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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
1
The excerpt discusses presidential succession including the line of succession from the Vice President to the Cabinet starting with the Secretary of State. It notes a hypothetical scenario where a foreign born president would affect succession to the Secretary of the Treasury.
The government reports a roughly 9 million dollar deficit in operating the Bell Telephone system after the armistice takeover. Public experience shows poorer service and higher rates as a result of the experiment.
The Democratic National Committee chairman says Wilson’s possible third term hinges on Senate action on the League of Nations constitution. He adds that if the move is meant as a threat, it may be wise to accept the challenge.
Dick Richards campaigns against the bone dry liquor law and plans tickets under his temperance platform. South Dakota has constitutional prohibition and a national prohibition vote looms before the election. The effort is seen as likely to provoke little more than a disturbance from a dead issue.
The court held federal authority over railroad and telephone rates is supreme for intrastate and interstate lines. Under a war measure joint resolution, postmaster general fixes telephone rates and the director general fixes railroad rates. South Dakota case set the precedent for other states, with calls to withdraw autocratic wartime powers when the emergency ends.
The passage praises the American Legion preamble as appealing to patriotic citizens and forecasts that if veterans unite to uphold its principles they will raise the standard of citizenship and exert strong moral influence.
A formal pledge expresses allegiance to constitutional ideals and national unity. It emphasizes defending the United States, upholding law and order, promoting one hundred percent Americanism, preserving wartime memories, fostering community obligation, opposing class rule, and ensuring justice, freedom, and democracy for posterity.
Edward A. Moree of the Press Service Company sent 13 442 questionnaires to editors nationwide requesting their communities sentiment on railroad questions. Replies were received to 1992. Questions covered public opinion on restoring private ownership and operation, competition in service, and current government operation and ownership.
The text reports survey responses on extending control for five years. Most favor private operation over government ownership. In South Dakota 81 percent favor immediate return. North Dakota shows 61 percent private and 31 percent government ownership. Texas records the largest vote against government ownership.
The text reviews public opinion on the league after a Wilson speech in Boston. Ex Senator Lewis reports Western hostility to joining, with demands to bring home soldiers and guard against European alliances. Henry Morgenthau supports the league with caution, France pushes for Anglo American alliance, and concerns rise about compromising U.S. ideals and national standards.
A Dakota Republican notes Secretary Lansing was peeved at his exclusion from active deliberations at the peace conference. Reportedly seen as an adviser only, he was treated as a private secretary to Col. House and a flank for the president.
The widespread strikes riots and rebellions across Europe along with bomb outrages foreshadow a troubled path to global peace. Strong actions by authorities and continued unrest raise concerns about stability and security in the region.
Scotland welcomes the old 4th South Dakota Regimental Band from the 147th field artillery for a full day of concerts in uniform. Rex Tomlinson, a local, joins the Million Dollar Band which performs two open air shows with no admission, a collection taken. The Auburn Chautauqua opens with the red headed entertainers led by Ruth Gordon, Frances Geddys and Thurlow Liewrance, promising a blend of artistry and light comedy in a big red headed program.
A Texas field report describes a pilot flying 125 miles from a practice field to wing headquarters with a sleeping watchman as a prisoner. On return he carried 2500 pay vouchers 100 pounds of bread four airplane wheels landing gear and struts plus bundles of papers magazines and two pouches of mail Earl Pindley in Red Cross Magazine.
Detroit Hires Prema recalls a Fort Sill tale of a captain known as a good fellow who entertained himself with a rope prank. He tied up comrades after taps and aimed a light in their faces, drawing laughter and a scare before a reprimand and a warning that the stunt not be repeated.
Sealed bids will be received by the City Auditor of Scotland South Dakota until 5 00 p m on June 6 for construction of a sewer system in Scotland The work includes 1830 feet of 18 inch sewer 1668 feet of 15 inch sewer 566 feet of 12 inch sewer 1198 feet of 10 inch sewer 12001 feet of 8 inch sewer with manholes tanks and a treatment tank Plans and specs available from the City Engineer or Dakota Engineering Co Mitchell SD copies cost 500 Bids require 3000 certified check or a bank draft and bonds due within 15 days of award City reserves right to reject all bids May 8 1919 Scotland SD Attest Robert Jasman J T Smith Mayor City Auditor Pro tem
A fragmented report describes an elephant demonstration at De Wolf Tepper hippodrome in New York City aimed at testing footwear for elephants. Four shoes were fitted to the animal’s four feet amid cold weather, with observers noting the shoes’ material and fit as experimental yet promising.
In the sieke room the caregiver warns against keeping the patient with his face to the window. Exposure to light is expected to worsen his condition, so guidance advises turning or avoiding direct light to prevent discomfort and potential harm.
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