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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
2
An ethnically colorful notice from Wimbledon outlines a 20 year old lad’s job needs in stable work and gardening. A Far West dispute follows a Kansas inquiry on legal rights as Americans eye Brazil investments and mission work.
Resolutions adopted by the United Commercial Travelers at Sioux Falls express support for federal action on railroad rates. The group opposes giving a commission power to set general rate levels, urging Congress to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to decide disputes over discrimination and to enforce its rulings.
President Roosevelt nominates T. D. Edwards, editor and publisher of the Lead Daily Tribune, for the consul post at Ciudad Juarez across from El Paso. Edwards has led the paper 25 years and been a key South Dakota Republican figure, aiding Lead’s solidly Republican record. the post pays 3000 dollars yearly.
The closing session of the State Federation of Women's Clubs at Huron elected officers for the coming year. Officers named include Annie A. Lumley of Pierre as president Emma H. Coquilette of Miller as vice president Millie Cognan of Huron as acting recording secretary and others in key posts. Delegates to the biennial convention in St Paul were chosen with several alternates named.
Preparations complete for the annual convocation of the eastern deanery of the Episcopal church of South Dakota to be held in Sioux Falls tomorrow and Wednesday. Episcopal clergymen from all parts of the state are assembling for the meeting.
A South Dakota gathering of women’s clubs across Aberdeen Redfield Mitchell Yankton and other towns celebrated the state agricultural college library association and notable leaders. Governor Elroderich presided as guests and club members enjoyed a musical evening at J. W. Campbell’s home as part of the season’s festivities.
The Knights of Pythias of South Dakota held a grand lodge convention in Sioux Falls with hundreds of delegates present. Officers for the coming year were seated, including Grom Chancellor John M. Wade and Grand Master at Arms W L Fielone. Sioux Falls chosen to host the next annual grand lodge meeting, Aberdeen praised for the site. The gathering was orderly and unanimously harmonious.
The twelve annual convention of the United Commercial Travelers of America for the northwest opened in Sioux Falls on June 10. The event runs through Saturday with receptions at the Dacotah and Elk clubs and visiting knights of the grip reporting at a central headquarters.
Langford, D June 10 The attempt to drill an artesian well to supply Langford with domestic and fire water has largely failed after reaching 960 feet. Dynamite was used to clear a rock obstruction, but shattered rock now hinders progress. By July 1 the town will be dry both in water and liquor as the last saloon closes.
Beresford Md June 10 local authorities advise a whipping post for wife beaters after John Dyer was arrested for wife beating and found guilty he serves forty three days in county jail to reflect on the seriousness of the crime
Washington June 9 under annual salary readjustments postmasters in South Dakota receive changes Arlington 1300 to 1400 Belle Fourche 1400 to 1500 H Brockings 1100 to 2200 Hot Springs 1900 to 1700 Hurley 1000 to 1100 Elk Point Groton 1600 to 1500 Faulkton 1400 to 1300 Huron 2000 to 2200
Pierre S D June 9 The state owns four forties of timber on the river bank in Charles Mix County. River encroachment threatens the tracts and timber. Commissioner Bach has secured an expert to estimate timber volume and plans to dispose of the land once appraisal is complete.
Nebraska farms show growing beet sugar production tied to rainfall districts and expanding irrigation. Factories at Grand Island Norfolk and Leavitt near Ames have operated for years, improving yields and stock feeding from pulp by products. Western towns North Platte Culbertson McCook seek new mills as irrigation expands crop areas and Norfolk plant relocates to Larimer Colorado.
Four thousand two hundred acres lie largely shared between two companies. Reefs tested high, yields from ten to twenty tons per acre. The Clear Creek valley from North Platte to Paxton spans about thirty three miles, all bridged to irrigation. Prospective factories hinge on attracting laborers as farmers不足. McCook area mirrors North Platte with good beet yields and water for rotation crops, but labor shortages block new factories.
A cablegram from Manila dated June 13 reports Captain Crowell Stacey with eighty men of Company B, Twenty-first Infantry, and thirty-eight Philippine scouts surprised a Pulajan camp fifteen miles southeast of Catubig on June 4. Daguhob, the Pulajan chief, and forty Pulajanes were killed, six captured, and valuable records seized. No American casualties, five wounded. Trigthob’s head ends a troublesome fanatic in Sumar.
Berlin June reports show Germany preparing a draft of its views on a proposed commercial treaty with the United States for submission to Washington in July. The Düsseldorf chamber of commerce sent von Buelow a memorial with suggestions aiming for reciprocal agreements.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson defended against charges by Secretary Cheatham of the Southern Cotton association. He insisted the allegations lack formal basis and suggested a clerical employee might be at fault. He pledged to investigate for any possible information leakage from the bureau of statistics.
Dubuque Iowa June 10. William Kan Ever was attacked by three men in a saloon and stabbed five times in the abdomen. He may die from the injuries as police investigate the incident and seek suspects.
Des Moines June 10 Waud faces trial in criminal court for assault and battery after an Ankeny incident. Landy, the informant, testifies Waud entered the house, embraced Mrs Landy, and kissed her, prompting arrest. Waud disputes the claim, saying the kiss occurred during a telephone visit and that Mrs Landy pressed his head. Mrs Landy testifies for the state denying the phone story.
Henry Elifritz, 92, chased and subdued a crazed assailant wielding a hatchet near Seventh and Walnut in Des Moines. He dragged the assailant to Justice Christy’s court, filing charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm after recovering the weapon.
Hon. G. Ravndahl, long serving consul at Beirut, Syria, is promoted to consul at Dawson City, Alaska, yielding a higher salary and healthful climate. Leo Bergholtz moves to Tientsin as consul general. Backed by South Dakota delegation, Ravndahl’s crisis handling in 1903 during unrest in Beirut is cited as a key achievement.
Sam Carr and Granville Thornton, both of Yankton, quarreled at a negro resort yesterday. A revolver shot killed Granville Thornton. Sam Carr is being held for murder as the investigation continues.
The Christian churches (disciples) state convention gathered in Highmore starting June 14 for a five day session. About seventy five delegates from across South Dakota attended with visitors including Rev. C. W. Muckley of Kansas City and Rev. Clemmens of De Soto. Miss Mattie W. Burgess of Lincoln, Nebraska, has long engaged in missionary work since 1892 with one year counted as absent. The sessions drew strong interest and robust attendance.
Bridgewater, S. D. June 14 Roy W Abel an 18 year old son of Senator L Abel has perfected a wireless telegraph contrivance enabling communication between his home and his father's buh four blocks away. He has tested the device for a year with remarkable success. Census enumerator James B Burd lists Bridgewater population at 820, up from 691 in 1900, a five year gain of 124 indicating growth.
Mitchell South Dakota June 14 The twentieth annual commencement exercises at Dakota Wesleyan University concluded after a week of events. A reception and banquet honored Governor Elrod and the board of trustees with about 160 visitors. Rev A E Craig spoke on education and character while other speakers included C B Kennedy H S Wilkinson J B Jenking H G Tilton and C L Bronson. The baccalaureate sermon by Thomas Nicholson drew 1500 at Memorial Hall.
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