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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
3
London reports 110000 men idle along the Thames and Medway as dockers carmen seamen and firemen join the strike. Some workers crossed weekend picket lines while others refused to work. Pawnbrokers report tightening pledges and fear semi starvation for river residents if the strike continues.
Lakeview Oregon June 4 Mas Nelle Pore ter, a girl years old, arose from bed and walked ten miles while still asleep. She was found exhausted on the porch of the Glidden residence at 2 a.m. in a tale of a long, foggy night with Her tracks crossing fields, forests, and creeks. A barbed wire wound on her breast is reported as the cause of hurt.
Chicago scene reports a 30 year old Hartzog who pursued Mary Batch a 10 year old visiting Hartzog's family. After his wife said the girl rejected him he shot the girl in Vestalee, then killed himself. Neigh bor Louis Ver Hartsog observed the incident.
In Chicago on a June day a pile of fruit jam spilled onto Clark Street Bridge approach, blocking streetcar lines and causing traffic chaos. Delays affected multiple routes as passengers faced long waits and congestion near the Chicago River.
Washington House committee slashes proposed allocations for public buildings for the next fiscal year. Items listed include Fort Mavis Falls 825,000 and Brookin 750,000 with additional sums for structures and library quarters amid disputed totals and unclear line items.
In Chihuahua Mexico the foreign population drops from an expected 2000 to just 106 and Americans fall from about 7000 to 6 men and 12 women. An official report notes the town’s desertion by civilians amid advancing federals, with remaining residents including a few Germans and others.
Governors from Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and Alaska gather in Helena Montana to chart cooperation for northwestern regional development. The meeting aims to set a coordinated approach and outline steps for mutual progress across the seven states.
President Taft welcomes the visiting German battle squadron at Fort Monroe with a 21 gun salute as the Mayflower escorts the ships into Hampton Roads. Two German sailors princes, Henry of Reuss and Christian, join as naval officers on a friendly visit amid parades and athletic contests before Washington engagements and a return voyage to New York.
New York current wage strike by waiters and cooks enters its second week with hotels and restaurants reporting closures and others remaining staffed. Union leaders vow solidarity across services while hotel managers deny defeat and threaten further action.
Kanai City physician Dr Blatchley moves with his wife and daughter on a year long wagon journey from Missouri toward Vermont, along the Atlantic coast to Florida. The trip aims to teach practical geography and geology, using two horses now exported for the voyage.
Chicago June 3 An announcement from the absentine NE ne Oacay A owadegnte general freight agent and Wo Thre Ba wanerinvendont of tle weelern ihvi sion of othe Chie ay Woeeen Railroad company names Townsend as chief, with Dee to be called at Clairjon, Ta.
Raich and associates flee from law enforcement staging in North Carolina. The group fled northward toward New Orleans, with a focus on escaping authorities and evading capture. Police pursue leads linking suspects to Elroy Ines and others as officials warn the public.
A 7,000-Wortel Gueher oil well caught fire at midnight, spreading flames across the district. Illumination from burning columns lit the night as the blaze intensified and residents faced hazardous conditions.
New York reports June prices at record highs, nearly 10 percent above last year with food costs leading the rise. Meat eggs butter and other staples up 22 to 60 percent, while fruits drop slightly but remain above 1910 levels. Leather, chemicals and textiles also higher. wheat and grains gain 33 percent. Economists point to poor crops and high animal feed costs as drivers.
Washington June 4 The Senate committee on naval affairs restored to the naval appropriation bill a provision for two battleships, eight submarine torpedo boats instead of four, six torpedo boat destroyers, two fuel ships one built on the Pacific coast, a zone T to destroyers and a submarine tender. The committee also struck out the eight hour limit on government contract work, adopted Hobson plan for a national defense council, set Admiral and Vice Admiral ranks for fleet commanders, fixed four year terms for enlisted men with extension option, authorized buying war material abroad in emergency, and provided for a $1 000 000 around the world wireless system omitted by the House.
Weston June 193? Nearly 200 delegates from the United States Mexico and Canada attend the third biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. About 10 000 members are represented the gathering lasts a week with a banquet tonight and speeches by Governor Foxs Mayor Fitzgerald and others. Lieutenant Governor Luce is scheduled to speak at a mass meeting Tuesday. Officer elections are set for Friday.
New York June 3 Seventy two widows 62 from Titanic disaster have received or will soon receive nearly half of the ten thousand dollar fund raised by the Red Cross emergency relief committee The chairman reports several pathetic cases include a missing child nine relatives and Mrs Johnson a professional singer who was so shocked by her husband s death she lost her voice and cannot support herself.
Washington report: House passes a shipping bill to curb foreign pools alleged to monopolize U S trade. It would deny clearance to trust ships refuse entry to ports and impose fines or vessel forfeiture for violations. The measure also lets the postmaster general cancel mail contracts with pool vessels.
June Gray has assumed the duty as president of the Great Northern railroad, replacing Louis W. Hill. No state changes are contemplated, but a reorganization is likely in coming months. Hill remains a director and is expected to be elected chairman to succeed James J. Hill.
A June motion before Judge Noyes seeks to add Liggett and Myers, P Lorillard, and Metropolitan Tobacco to the B Locker 4 Co suit against American Tobacco Co for 300000 in triple damages under the Sherman act. The filing asserts the new defendants are part of the same old tobacco trust and threaten independent dealers through shared distribution and management.
Washington June 3 Large customs and Internal revenue receipts cut the deficit near ly in half during May. The deficit for the fiscal year now only $6,462,000, as compared with $12,580,000 the month ago. May total receipts were $58,870,000 and disbursements $52,252,000. Excess of receipts over expenditures $6,118,000. Customs $26,587,000 and internal revenue $29,508,000. Treasury vaults hold $1,184,001,000 in gold and bullion. Working balance $61,305,000. Total balances in general fund $126,008,000. Cash in treasury day $143,016,995,000. National bank note circulation pledged by 7,287 banks totaling $719,861,000.
Annapolis Md June 3 June week was ushered in at the naval academy this morning with a schedule of official ceremonies and parades surrounding the graduating midshipmen and the board of visitors. The board reviewed infantry drill, attended seamanship demonstrations, and was hosted by Captain and Mrs Gibbins before a formal reception.
In June, the Interhoveil Association of Women Teachers announced a $100,000 gift to their president Ste Grace OC Strachah of New York Public District Brooklyn. The donation aims to support efforts toward equal pay and improved benefits.
In Penton Nebraska on June 3 a jury in the county court found Rev. J Mr Deldy of Bancroft guilty of assault after an incident in Thurston during a remonstrance over a license. He and Rev L R Keagler were involved. Keagler was knocked down and Lelby drew a revolver. Deldy was fined $10 and costs and will appeal to the district court.
Washington reports a large White House spring lawn party with Mrs Taft hosting and guests including government officials, congress members, and the diplomatic corps in formal attire as bands perform. Rest of brief covers court rulings, sentences, and local incidents across multiple cities.
Mrs. Topale C Barnes shot and killed Mrs Judd last evening at Buffalo Valley Tennessee. The shooting occurred after an argument on a train car near Buffalo Valley. The victim died instantly and Barnes was arrested shortly after. New postmasters named Washington details show S20 salaries and reelection of a postmaster at Wlarobago Arkansas.
Chicago on May 31 faces a surge of insurance cancellations as explosions blamed on the Black Hand prompt Italian centers to warn policy holders. Insurers in the area reportedly refuse further risk and call police in response.
A May 31 blaze destroyed an entire business block in Minocqua Wisconsin with estimated damages around 100000 dollars. Lakeside hotel, the town’s largest inn, was among the losses.
Dr Maurice Francis, U.S. minister to Denmark, visits cities on leave to report on Danish farm policy. He outlines government aid through cooperatives, cheap credit, and infrastructure, noting the success in Europe. Taft hopes to adapt these methods to aid American farmers.
Philadelphia June 3 The Curtie Publishing company without the services of 16 young women forgot the rules of that corporation or to indulge in the turkey trot on the third floor of the Ladies' Homes Journal Building. The 16 were discovered at the noon hour engaging in this occult specialty, to the disgust of Edward Bok the editor who informed the superintendent that the company could dispense with the services of the girls who could so far forget themselves as to engage in buck dances among themselves.
Cleveland, Ohio, June 4. William LZ Bernard, 30, of Columbus, pleaded guilty to stealing $540 worth of samples from a local knitting company to pay New York gambling debts. He asked the court to permit a brain operation to cure his gambling craving, saying the fever robs him of reason, but he would be glad to help surgical science test if a gambling mania could be cured by a knife. The prosecuting attorney agreed to a medical examination, and Judge Ken hedy postponed sentence.
In Panbury Connecticut Benjamin Butler has been struck by lightning repeatedly. His first experience occurred fourteen years ago at his home. Seven years later a bolt hit him in Ridgefield while he worked away from home. A recent storm saw another strike to his left leg leaving a saucer sized mark as he sits at home hoping the mark remains.
Chicago on June 3 reports the death of Patrick Webb aged 99. Born in Ireland March 40 11a he served as a color sergeant in the Crimea era light brigade. He was father of Thomas J Webb a member of the board of review.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that 40 lines render services for which they may be compensated through rates. Some receive a switching allowance from 1.60 to 3.00 dollars, others a through rate of 1 to 2 cents per 100 pounds. Twenty Two lines are plant facilities with a single switching allowance. The decision classifies lines as industrial facilities versus common carriers and sets dates for hearings in April and June.
Washington June 1 The House considered a Keery proposal to move inauguration from March 4 to the last Thursday in April and to seat Congress members in January after their November elections. The move would affect the timeline for presidential and congressional actions this year.
Virginia case files show Mrs Marvana Zysovak suing for divorce from husband Alex Veh. Readying the frail, age-diverse brood she claims the marriage produced sixteen children, with only eight present in court and the other half reportedly elsewhere.
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