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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
2
The London Globe reports a tabbed watch from Locle Switzerland measuring three millimeters thick. The case glass and works occupy a compact space with accuracy claimed to vary only one second in 24 hours.
Ten people died and forty were injured in a Chicago & South Shore railroad crash at Porter County Indiana the night of June 22 1910. Motorman George A Reed who was killed took orders causing a head on collision that left a mangled wreckage and many hurt including notable workers Delbert Kinney Lyle Kelly and Paul Wilson among others.
Huron 8 D June 23 Dixon Ward, the nine year old son of Mr E L Ward and wife, of this city, broke his left wrist jumping last evening. After the bones had been set he told the physician he had beaten the other boy anyway, showing his grit.
Tyndall June 28 says a near city of teachers exists in Bon Homme County rural schools with strong demand for experienced teachers. Offers run from 5 to 85 dollars monthly for nine month terms as boards seek to hire early to secure best fits.
A court in Germany today rejected a min trial request from a Tegel representative regarding Karl the Gar Pee Taywyer Hem professor dete ite appeonoue. The hearing touched on Walter Wollman and related parties, with confusion over names and actions amid an Arctic punters reference to Thorwry duo at the Kergnaee Sila.
A historical act outlines penalties for smoking in public places and by underage persons, with fines up to 100 dollars and up to five days in jail for each offense, plus provisions about guardianship and enforcement by officers. The text also forbids smoking on public highways, streets, parks, and public business locations, and allows arrest on citizen complaints.
Plasdreau South Dakota June 21. The jury found Mrs Emma Kaufmann guilty of murder in the first trial and she was fined 100 or 50 days in jail. Her husband Moses paid the fine and she was discharged. The case stems from an alleged killing of Agnes Polrels over three years ago and follows a prior manslaughter verdict that was stayed on appeal.
Preparations in Yankton South Dakota for a four person balloon ascent during the upcoming navigation congress. The Tilino’s balloon, last year’s 750 mile Columbus Ohio flight, will anchor the event with C B H Gregory of the Chicago Aeronautic club as pilot and Lt. Seney of Sioux City aboard for a four day voyage aboard a balloon carried by twelve six story buildings.
Aberdeen 8 D. June 21 The attendance yesterday at the speaking for North Dakota day at the Dakota home soning was very small. The report of the committee on permanent arrangement was adopted to form The Early Settlers and Homecoming Association of South Dakota with officers: President Colonel Thomas G. Orr, Vice Presidents F H Jumper Abe Van Osdel S. H Keith, Secretary T B Roberts, Treasurer C N Harris, Historian Doane Robinson.
South Dakota news notes Knowles facing a jail term linked to a defiant media case. Reports describe his past residence, political context, and a federal conviction for distributing objectionable material via mail tied to a death-linked article.
Aberdeen South Dakota June 19 Frank Alexander an attorney from Mound City was badly injured in a recent automobile accident and treated at Samaritan hospital. It is announced that in early July he will marry one of the hospital nurses whose care fostered a growing affection.
Joe V. Pospicil, a renter on the Don Cameron farm six miles northeast of Dallas, was found dead in a granary by his wife at 6 AM Tuesday. The 36 year old Bohemian left a wife and three children, and had been drinking heavily.
Aberdeen S D June 19 A notable feature of the old settlers reunion at Mobridge Walworth county was the dedication of a monument to the Fool Soldier band of Indians. Speakers included Bertelson Kerr Grr and Mad Bear. The granite shaft recalls the August 17 1862 raid near Lake Chetek Minn and the later rescue of captives by Sioux youths from Fort Pierre and the Missouri River camp near Mobridge.
A large saddlery factory in Winniper is reported to have suffered a total loss by fire. The blaze affected the main workshop and adjacent works, with flames observed around 5 o clock. Initial reports attribute the fire to the Weather Company’s premises and note significant damage to production facilities.
Governor Denéen signs Illinois white slavery bills effective July 1 with support from Parkin and Roe. Governors in Minnesota Iowa North and South Dakota Mississippi Louisiana and Vermont express cooperation or cautious interest while noting adjourned legislatures. Prostitution trafficking estimates cited as 50 000 yearly and 16 000 imported, sparking inter-state legislative efforts.
Fort Pierre district reports Malone alias Timie McCann bound over with a cut bull to await the next term of the circuit court in Stanley county after a deliberate double murder carried out to finance a robbery. Nearby at Watertown Theodore P. Shonts leading railway magnates toured M and St J properties amid talks of new passenger and freight arrangements and eastern connections. A separate tale from Deadwood details Gladys Stokes’s proven loneliness driving delusions of pursuers and a hospital stay following reportable fears.
Pierre S D June 17 An increase of 40 calves is reported in the Scotty Philip buffalo herd the largest for any year since purchase This rise brings the herd to nearly 800 and makes it the largest in existence with no doubt
Centerville South Dakota June 17 With no horses to use corn badly in need of cultivating and other farm work pressing Is the hard luck of Knut Knutson a farmer in this vicinity who has lost six valuable horses within four weeks A peculiar disease of the throat and lungs which the veterinary surgeon is unable to control causes death of the animal within three or four days Ensteen's place is quarantined and his neighbors are behind with their work on account of wet weather.
Jesse Crego a 50 year old watchman at Turner Produce company in the Highlands district shot himself in the mouth with a .32 caliber revolver last evening. He had been brooding over a wrong done him by supposed friends during a trip to Rapid City last week.
New Orleans on June 17 saw what is claimed as the largest alligator consign ment ever shipped by rail, a full carload sent to Los Angeles. The reptiles rested in water filled vessels, and officials faced a tariff mystery as no alligator entry existed in tariff books. Charges totaled $400.
Chicago June 17 Butcher Scott wanted in Clarksville Okla for Joseph Marshall murder was arrested here and will be sent South after requisition papers. The killing followed a feud after Marshall shot Thomas Scott, was sentenced to hang, later commuted to 14 years, a new trial granted and Marshall was killed while out on bail. Washington General James Allen designated to present Wright brothers medals at Dayton honor event.
Washington reports the June monthly statement from the Bureau of Statistics showing imports at 116,065,903 dollars a rise of 22,013,275 from May 1908 while exports reach 135,456,708 dollars an increase of 9,745,828 over May 1908.
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