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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
2
An OCR fragment lists economic woes in Scotland with tax hopes, then sketches Marcon paper from okra pulp, highway rights for pedestrians, Kaiser canal expansion, Shackleton Antarctic findings, Major Ahern world trip, and new searchlight gear. It also mentions a Los Angeles joint pole plan, a spine-free pineapples story, and sparse global notices on ships, Formosa fruit, and divorce trends.
An account from Watertown details Mayor Burnside's dramatic dawn escape during a hotel fire. Dan Glidden aids his fellow guests, amid smoke, while Burnside clumsily collects garments, provokes laughter, and comforts a fainting woman as witnesses observe the chaotic tableau.
June 16 Kadoka South Dakota a curious boy led to the discovery of two murdered men W D Toney and John Goodin bodies found in a well on the McNally claim. Suspect Tanac McCann confessed and is jailed at Fort Pierre after writing hot checks in Goodin’s name and purchasing property. The ax used in the killing was found near the well.
The American scout cruisers Chester and Birmingham arrived at La Palmas Canary Islands on June 16 carrying the members of the American commission who conducted investigations of conditions in the Liberian republic.
Scottdale Pa June 16 The Frick Coke Company, the world’s largest coke maker, is expanding into cabbage culture and kraut production. The company has allocated farm land and built facilities to process cabbage into kraut, providing work for miners and others in the region.
The discovery links Mike Malone to a double murder and theft near Chamberlain. Bodies of W. D. Toney of Sioux City and J. Gooder of Rock Valley are identified. Malone allegedly bought out victims and fled west with seven horses after robbing papers and money. Authorities track his trail to Cottonwood. motive cited as robbery.
Arlington South Carolina June 12 Haber Jieath a farmer near here reported his infant daughter was born alive but later found with her first cries silenced by cuts. The tragedy stunned the community as investigators review the circumstances surrounding the birth and early hours.
Watertown June 15 The 26th annual conclave of the South Dakota Knights Templar completed its session with the election of officers led by Sir Charles O Bailey of Sioux Falls as grand commander and Sir Edward D Brookman of Vermillion as deputy grand commander 125 uniformed knights paraded as the district lodge representation. The conclave closed with the temple degree exemplification and a night Nauset.
In Aberdeen South Dakota on June 15 Mrs Tom Nester and her little daughter of Carlisle near Aberdeen are in hospital with severe burns from a gasoline stove explosion. The husband and father was killed as the stove, out of repair, exploded when he prepared to take it to town. The wife and daughter are expected to recover.
Dispatches from Peyls report minor to severe shocks along the southern coast from the Alps to the Atlantic last night. Homes were damaged or ruined in St Cannet and Rognes and many residents spent the night outdoors. Violent hail followed the tremors as people slept in parks and boats.
New York announces Arctic club merles have arranged an expedition to aid explorer Dr A Cook who has been in the Arctic for over two years. He aimed to return home in September 1908 but has not been heard from since March 17, 1008, when he was about 40 miles beyond Cape Thomas Hubbard on the broken coast.
An explosion in the engine room of the steamship Shearwater on the Delaware River imperiled about 100 people, mostly women and children, as passengers were forced from the disabled vessel onto a lifeboat near Philadelphia. 검색
June 1k The new anti cigarette law has gone into effect says the attorney general's office Any person who has cleared his possession is subject to fine It is determined to enforce the law Alaska Yukon exposition officials say no note will be permitted to smoke or clear on the grounds
Tax ferrets named EB J Pearson and C D Savage audit mortgage loans in Minnehaha County. County commissioners authorize the effort and will pay commissions on new assessed loans, risking higher interest for borrowers. Separate Aberdeen fire report notes a incipient incendiary blaze caused by a refused 25 cent donation, damaging Barnes Crockery and Burns Land buildings.
Aberdeen press reports a group of boys ate wild mustard and sorrel. Willie Burvee died after falling ill the next day despite medical aid as postmortem linked the weeds to the death. the other boys recovered.
Secretary McKvaine of the state board of agriculture announces a one fare excursion rate to the state fair opening September 13. Tickets go on sale September 10 to 16 from west of the Missouri and September 11 to 18 from east of the Missouri with return by September 21. The plan aims to boost attendance statewide.
Watertown June 14 34th Convocation of the Grand Chapter of South Dakota Royal Arch Masons elected officers including David A Douglas Spearfish as most excellent grand high priest Frank A Brown Aberdeen vice excellent high priest Jacob J Nissen Yankton grand king and others. The convocation closed with the past master's degree exemplification and other officers elected in High Priest Grand Lodge.
Daniel Cheun cey Jr a polo society leader and member of the Rockaway Hunt died suddenly at Cedarhurst after an ill fated ride. He had attended a polo event about a week earlier and was reported in good condition prior to the tragedy.
There were six thousand six hundred twenty seven rural routes in operation on Jane Wat served by W608 Carriers. Of the IGA petitions for tree delivery petition, one hundred twenty four remain unruled upon.
Watertown June 1 nearly 1 000 delegates attended sessions of the Grand Lodge of Masons and Eastern Star. Officers elected for the coming year include A Brown Wilmot grand, Samuel Lockhart Mil deputy grand master, Charles Brockway Chamberlain senior grand warden, William Matin Mitchell junior grand warden, John Bryan Mitchell treasurer, George Pettigrew Sioux Falls secretary reelected for his 16th term, Pierre. Lumley Pierre worthy grand matron, Herbert Fletcher Watertown worthy grand patron, Alice Morse Faulkton as their grand matron, Dr Banton Yankton associate patron, Angie Williamson Madison grand secretary, Fanny Cox Howard treasurer, Pearl Oschner Marshall grand conductress, Liman Fike Castlewood assistant grand conductor.
State Superintendent Astrud has fixed county institute dates and assigned conductors. The schedule covers dozens of counties including Aurora, Beadle, Brookings, Brule, Buffalo, Clay, Codington, Custer, Day, Davison, Deuel, Douglas, Edmunds, Faulk, Hanson, Hand, Hughes, Hutchinson, Hyde, Jerauld, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, Lake, Clay, Gregory, Minnehaha, Meade, Miner, Moody, Pennington, Yankton, and more with dates ranging from May through August. The Grant county institute continues four weeks at Milbank with Roberts county starting June 28.
Dell Rapids June 12. P W Dougherty, attorney for the state board of railroad commissioners, seeks a writ of mandamus to compel Northwestern and Milwaukee St Paul to construct a connecting switch at Redfield. Northwestern resists, citing cost of about 2 160 while the engineers estimate 2 150. The railroads’ motive appears to be Redfield’s dominant business. Pedang Sumatra CorinchI destroyed by quake June 3-4. 200 killed and many injured.
Sioux Falls June 12 A pardon signed by Governor Vossey and approved by Judge Rice arrived at the penitentiary for William E. Wingard of Huron but came too late. Removal of the unfortunate man was being prepared for burial as the notice reached him.
Indianapolis June 16 In a motor chase led by Samuel Dowden a prominent attorney Dowden was shot through the knee Dowden’s car was stopped and police carried the injured man to a physician Chief Metzger and Capt Asch say several shots were fired after the police car warned Dowden to stop Dowden was going 35 miles an hour
Reports say several people drowned at Underwood South Dakota after a cloudburst flooded the town. Property damage was heavy and washouts left the region largely cut off from railroad service as the Northwestern tracks to Whitewood flooded. A separate item notes Belle Fourche Valley Railway plans with ties to Northwestern officials and Marvin Hughitt, seeking a 26 mile line from Belle Fourche into a government irrigation district.
Governor Edwin L. Norris reports assurances from 29 western governors to back the fourth Dry Farming congress in Billings Montana October 26 28 1903 and the Second International Exhibition of Dry Farm Products October 25 29. Governors R S Vessey and A C Shallenberger express support and intent to attend or send representatives.
Heather, owned by Richmond Levering, won the Bermud s challenge cup motor race from New York to Hamilton Bermuda finishing at 1 12 am today as the first of four boats. Strong winds and high seas affected the event with time allowances expired for the other three boats.
Ossining N Y June 10 Captain Peter C Hains Jr serving a sentence in Sing Sing prison for killing William E Anni has been assigned to the position of accountant in the tin shop.
Rome sends bicyclists with mayoral congratulations to Milan and Paris marking the 60th war victory anniversary. Henry E Ditle reveals marriage to Marie Nordström of Mary Jane’s Pi company after silent ceremony in Milwaukee. In San Juan, federal agents monitor battery ticket imports from Santo Domingo with monthly Porto Rico sales around 550,006.
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