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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
2
The piece blends Miss Jane Addams advocacy for suffrage and home protection with scattered anecdotes about a damaged Northampton forest oak, a freak in Europe named Lionel, Hebrew language debates, a Pacific exploration plan, and odd historical snippets. It intertwines social issues with scattered curiosities and colonial-era references.
Rapid City hears of editors traveling by special train from Spearfish to Belle Fourche and other towns including Hot Springs Deadwood Lead. officials plan a local reception with irrigation dam drives and extended stays. Cogan drives planning efforts. Meeting in Rapid City set for July 24.
A June 17 notice from Armour South Dakota reports May 26 cyclone moved a barn at H W Henderson in Town township, then June 4 storm moved it back to its foundation. Insurance paid $50 for labor. barn remained undamaged on return.
New York reports Mrs. Martin Maloney and her daughter Helen plan a secret wedding trip to England where Helen is expected to marry Samuel Clarkson, the man she eloped with. The pair have avoided hotels as they await the ceremony.
Kansas City police announced they had detained a man in connection with the mail pouch theft from Los Angeles to New York. He was released last week due to indefinite charges, with inquiries continuing as investigators broadcast descriptions and pursue leads.
A long running search for a gold cache along the Missouri river near Thurles Mix County yields a reported discovery. J C Moe Garvant is named as the finder of a bag of coins and valuables, with the ground churned by recent digging and visible earthwork. the claim notes heightened activity and local interest.
Weekly weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions with daily showers in river valleys. Rain totals over the week exceeded 2 inches in parts, with Highmore recording 3.42 inches and widespread below normal sunshine and windy periods.
Sioux Falls, June 12. Through Mrs. John D. Roche of New York City, who is settling in Sioux Falls, $18.20 paid for two destitute colored travelers at Rock Island station. The couple, from Yankton a week ago, were cared for by Mrs. George Coleman. the wife is ill with consumption. Roche's maid accompanied them to ensure safe arrival.
Pierre South Dakota June 12 Bank deposits in the state average about 100 per resident with total deposits of 53,686,586 at the last call. State banks outnumber nationals and hold a larger aggregate deposits while loans were 34,125,956 at the March call, up nearly 3,000,000 from December. The state treasurer reports 715,587 in all funds with 256,025 income for the land department to be distributed to schools on the 16th.
South Dakota railway commission ordered Great Northern to restore the Watertown to Huron train service by June 14. The railroad authorities have not complied and say they intend to test the legality of the order.
Mrs Schrader killed a large rattlesnake near a house between the Missouri River and the Black Hills in western South Dakota after a child alerted the family. The snake’s head was shot off with a revolver as it lay with only its head protruding from a board. The reptile was one of the largest killed in the vicinity.
Two major gatherings head to Hot Springs for June events. The Knights of Pythias state meeting and the Grand Army of the Republic state department session will be held June 28 24 and 25 with Ex-Governor Vansant and Judge Woods as principal speakers. C A B Fox and his Sioux Falls fire and drum corps will perform at the encampment. Bill Stockton pleads guilty to murder in Hot Springs and is bound over to the November district court term.
Geddes South Dakota June 11 Marshal Crowley subdued an Indian warrior during a jag dance after the man disturbed others by drinking. The warrior was restrained as his wife scratched at the marshal and pulled his hair, creating a chaotic ten minutes of official duty.
Hot Springs Arkansas reports flood damage of about $60,000 to the city with wrecked bridges and washed streets. Rail lines are affected though precise railroad losses are not yet estimable. Temporary repairs will take days with substantial permanent work planned after.
Joseph G Cannon arrived in Chicago from Danville and declared he is a candidate for president. He said he will return home and that his visit is “business.” He criticized the idea of political intrigue and asserted no other candidate should be chosen to jeopardize the boys.
Returns from the primary show Governor Crawford defeating Senator A B Kittredge by 2696 votes. Progressive tickets appear strong. Hall seems secure for Congress, with Minnehaha county yielding gains for progressives in state offices and legislature. County boards will finalize tallies next week.
Sioux Falls hopes to hold a nine day summer assembly July 11 to July 19 on Seney Island near the Big Sioux falls. Business leaders back the event with visiting speakers and campers to accommodate 3000, with Gov Johnson possibly giving the first address.
Police in Euclid Heights investigate an early morning dynamite explosion on the municipal traction car in Cleveland. Seven passengers were injured, with Michael Gilday of Moline severely bruised among them. Authorities bend every effort to identify the assailant and motive.
Blows Falls reports speculation from Washington that two new Episcopal sees will form within the present diocese. Aberdeen and Mitchell are named as likely locations with Rev. J. J. O Neil and the Very Rev. Dean Shea as leading candidates. A Lead diocese bishopric may also be created with EB A Bouska considered for Lead.
In Sioux Falls a joint session of the South Dakota Electic and Homeopathic physicians associations opened today. Dr. William Lowe of Madison and Dr. W P Collins of Hartford delivered opening addresses as Dr William Leonard of Minneapolis was to speak. The convention continues through Friday with many physicians from neighboring states in attendance.
Pierre S C June 13 J J Davenport worthy master of Sturgis lodge Masons chosen to place the cornerstone at the laying of the state capitol June 25 General W H Beadle of Madison to deliver dedicatory address Davenport deputy grand master of blue lodge set for promotion to grand master at Michell sessions Knights Templar representatives to escort at ceremony
Charles P. Geddes of Smith Gray & Co. traveled 700 miles to escape typhoid after illness during a Laurentian club outing near Lake Lapeche. He rode on a stretcher carried by eight Indians through woods for 20 miles, then 50 miles by canal and rails to Montreal then New York and finally Greenwich. Doctors say recovery is assured.
Los Angeles June 13. Sebree and officers estimate about 1,000 sailors have deserted from the Atlantic and Pacific fleets during the weekend stay in Southern California waters. Desertions have become so frequent that recruiting stations are opened aboard ships. sailors are recebive treated to coast perks and prefer life ashore as dissatisfaction grows.
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