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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
1
In Deadwood W A Parker outlines congressional involvement while Prito Hall from Brookings participates. The brief notes a meeting or discussion on legislative matters impacting the region, signaling local interest in federal activities.
Washington reports say the committee on privileges and elections will not act on Reed Smoot's expulsion this session. Meanwhile a Missouri river rise washed away the Chamberlain railroad pontoon bridge, delaying western traffic for about three weeks with ferries handling freight and passengers.
Washington dispatches report that the president will reappoint Jas D Elliott of Tyndall as United States attorney for South Dakota. Elliott has served two terms and performed duties with distinguished ability, with strongest character shown in his recommendations for renewal.
President Gale of the Mitchell Corn Palace association has secured the Kilts Band of Canada for the upcoming exposition. The fifty piece band, renowned in county and Europe, will perform band selections plus a men’s choir of 22, dancers with the sword dance, reels and dances of their nation. Dates planned are September 24 to 29.
Major Dollard delivered a stirring speech in support of Col Parker's nomination. He praised Parker's war record and voiced pride in backing an eminently qualified candidate, citing comradeship and honesty. The veteran audience, including old party leaders, applauded loudly and endorsed honest government over machine politics. Editor Linn, a fellow Virginia comrade, noted their longstanding ties.
The Huron Huronite and Brookings Press weigh views on constructing the capitol with Sioux Falls granite at a higher cost. Opponents argue it inflates price by 300000, favoring Bedford stone, while defenders note most Sioux Falls stone is purchased outside the state. The discussion questions regional builders and local quarry influence.
The preliminary hearing of Mrs. Moses Kaufman charged with killing her hired girl Agnes Poireis was adjourned last week and resumed yesterday. Witnesses described bloody garments and alleged tortures. The court granted a motion to move the case to circuit court and Kaufman received protection as crowds hissed and called for her punishment. She was hurried away to her home then jailed for safety as authorities faced volatile mobs.
The union agreed at Des Moines to merge Presbyterian Church in the United States of America with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, seen as a model for future confederations. A Cumberland faction of about 100 delegates disputes the merger, claiming 110,000 members and preparing legal action to retain former property.
Lyman and Stanley counties unite into a single district with one senator and one representative. W A Sweeney is named for senator and Frank W Rood for the house by last week’s convention. Reapportionment waits on the next legislative session after census results. the 1905 returns bias representation until 1910 census data are available.
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