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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
3
A New York waitress reported to police that a thief stole her fifty cents. The piece notes contempt of court fines for a ministerial model case, reflecting ongoing tensions over poverty and legal consequences.
A recently arrived man asks where to find a drink in a town with prohibition. The Petunia tavern landlord directs him to a back alley cellar, whistling thrice to summon a lantern bearer who declares no drinking available since prohibitionists became active.
The story traces oil discovery at Drake well near Titusville on August 28 1859 and the early flow of 40 barrels a day. It notes output milestones: 5 million in 1870 26 million in 1880 45 million in 1890 63 million in 1900 209 million in 1910 and 66 million in 1918 with a possible 80 million barrels as the best year beyond the 1918 record.
An old Bayer aspirin advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe for headaches toothaches earaches neuralgia rheumatism and colds. It notes affordable 12 tablet packs and larger packages sold by druggists, listing chemical details and decades of physician use. Also mentions Cuticura Toilet Trio for skin care and daily use.
Aunt Marie spoils five year old James and teases him by boasting of her charms. When pressed to tell the truth about her prettiness and goodness, James tries to be honest yet fears losing her approval. He finally says he thinks she is pretty good.
Due to rising silver prices the government cannot mint silver coins without heavy loss and plans to reduce fineness from 0.925 to 0.500. Prewar values placed silver at about 0.60 dollars per ounce, now near 0.88 pence per ounce, raising the intrinsic value of a 0.600 fine shilling above the prewar 0.923 fine coin.
Chicago June 12 Senator Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania leads the dark horse talk as a possible presidential choice amid rumblings of Hiram Johnson as his running mate New York camp hot on Hughes Johnsons poor platform management cited as a factor in his weakened bid
Montreal June 12 The ovation for Glenn E Plumb originator of the Plumb plan ownership of railroads by the A F of L dispels rumors of its danger. Gomper’s name appears as honorary president of the Plumb plan league on convention literature. Plumb tells delegates that consumers must have a voice in production and pricing, opposing wage-focused union policy. The gathering signals support for the plan with a vote expected next week. Gompers condemns the Republican labor plank, calling it contrary to organized labor’s aims.
Four persons aboard the army transport Mount Vernon died by their own actions after a propeller broke off near the Virginia coast. The ship carries 4000 Czecho-Slovak troops from Siberia, 900 German prisoners, and 260 women and children. It is headed to Norfolk and expected tomorrow.
The nomination fight lasts nine ballots as Calvin Coolidge is named running mate. Harding gains momentum with shifts from Lowden, Wood, and Johnson, peaking as Pennsylvania delivers a decisive 60 votes, vaulting him toward the nomination amid late convention dynamics.
The first advance party of newspapermen departed Chicago Sunday night bound for San Francisco to cover the Democratic convention. A separate item notes plans for a modern hotel at Cienfuegos, Cuba, with construction costs of $270,000 and furniture at $40,000.
Senator Washington and Mrs arrive after midnight with 2,500 people marching to the presidential gate at Union Station. Senator Harting notes Republican candidate and wife present. expects to stay in Washington a week before Marion Ohio trip. nomination details not discussed.
Rome reports Albanian rebel forces and civilians captured two Italian garrisons totaling 800 men and 80 officers at Tepeleni and Drashi after attacks on Valona. They seized artillery and entered Aviona suburbs, with 200 rebels killed and 600 killed on their side during the surprise assault. Italian officials claim reprisals and arrests, while reinforcements move toward Aviona to restore order.
An unconfirmed Paris dispatch claims a new Russian revolution is underway with soviet leaders overthrown and Lenine fleeing from Moscow. The report arrives amid intense telegram traffic and uncertainty.
Washington reports Chicago as the second largest U S city by population in 1920 with 2 701 212 residents. The city gained 615 929 people in the decade, a 23 6 percent increase, trailing only New York in growth. Other gains include Wheeling 30 5 percent and San Antonio 67 0 percent, while Allentown rose 41 6 percent.
Geneva June 14 Carrie Chapman Catt of New York was unanimously re elected for 18 years as president of the international suffrage alliance after her protests were rejected at the closing session. London June 14 Bolshevists push Polish lines near Kiev severing railway links. Moscow reports Eastern Railways association forms to oppose recognized brotherhoods amid a widespread strike.
Harding plans front porch strategy from Marion Ohio with 10 to 12 speeches as Democrats loom with Cox or McAdoo in play. GOP leaders fear old guard maneuvering and highlight ambitions to surround the president with capable cabinet picks.
The body of Alva L. Jeffries, son of Mr and Mrs James Jeffries of Elk Point, arrived Friday from New York. He died in a Brest France hospital from pneumonia on October 7 1918. A military funeral was held today with the American Legion in charge, burial planned in Elk Point cemetery.
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