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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
3
In a forceful address, President Wilson urges Congress to pass currency legislation without delay, arguing free enterprise hinges on a modern banking system. He warns against renewed monopolies, calls for public control of banking, and stresses urgent action to mobilize credit and support national economic expansion.
June 23 reports that California congressmen unite in a protest to the Senate caucus against a tariff bill amendment. The change would require California sweet wine manufacturers to pay the full 110 dollar internal revenue tax on brandy used to fortify wines.
London reports Britain fears a widespread uprising in India, echoing the 1856 sepoY mutiny. Forty three natives are arrested in Calcutta for conspiracy to incite revolts among troops, with plans for massacres of British officers and families. Evidence links conspirators to princes and a nationwide network. The empire braces as new threats and terror acts surface.
Douglas, Ariz June 4 reports state Gen Pedro Ojeda surrendered after a four day battle at Ortiz were denied by the constitutionalists junta in Douglas official messages from Hermosillo said the battle was resumed today junta members assert Ojeda is surrounded and cut off from his base of supplies Advices from Nogales last night say Ojeda is surrounded and handicapped by stronger foe and desertions may force surrender
About 225 members who attended last week’s annual convention in Colorado Springs begin a week of entertainment in Denver and the northern Colorado mountains.
Washington June 24 The Interstate Commerce Commission denied the application of 52 eastern lines to reopen old advance rate case No 400 seeking higher class freight rates. A second order opened a general probe into railroads rate increase plans but a third rescinded that action and promised a substitute later.
Near New Madrid Missouri a party of 14 United States engineers and government employees was aboard the survey boat Beiver when a storm capsized it. Nine members are confirmed drowned including chief engineer Williamson of Mason Ohio and engineer A D Coston with other named and unnamed crew members among the dead.
Washington, June 23. Resolutions urging the attorney general to release all papers in the Diggs-Cammetti and white grove cases were introduced by Representative Kahn of California. President Wilson considered the postponement rationale humane and said he would look into it. Secretary Wilson took full responsibility for delaying the Diggs-Cammetti trial, stating the postponement stemmed from his request. McNab resignation reported to be accepted promptly.
John Bruns, 21, an architect from the Bronx, climbed the Washington Bridge railing and leaped 200 feet into the Harlem River. He survived, claiming the stunt was to prove he had nerve after taunts from friends about his shyness and reluctance to propose. Bruns planned the act after learning higher risk guards at Brooklyn Bridge and choosing the Washington Bridge for its arch.
President Wilson will hand a message to a boy scout at the White House at 9 30 Tuesday morning to be carried nonstop to Mayor Carter Harrison in Grant Park Chicago four days four hours later. Scouts will relay the message covering about 778 miles at an average speed near eight miles an hour.
Paris reports President Raymond Poincare will make his first official visit since his election and stay four days in London. Elaborate arrangements have been prepared for his reception by King George, the British government, and municipal authorities as the Entente Cordiale meeting approaches.
Phoenix announces the first petition to initiate a law excluding all but English speaking workers from Arizona mines. Circulation in mining camps aims to gather 2,163 signatures to place the measure on the November 1914 ballot. The initiative follows a protracted legislative battle and past failed attempts in 1912.
Denver reports a shooting at a home with one injury and another in a police incident in San Francisco. Fresno notes a car crash injuring Sister Alacoque and two others. Prague Oklahoma records a fatal shooting after a revival. Paris social figure Madame Georges Goyau dies. Bridgeport coroner clears a driver in a fatal auto death. London aeronauts rescued after balloon wreck. Winnipeg reports drought affecting wheat. Washington notes a Persia-related ministerial brief, plus University of Pennsylvania cruelty warrants. St Louis mentions a Woodmen of the World camp meeting. Canon City reports a prison guard shooting an ex-convict. Jacksonville hosts Woodmen meeting. Magdeburg firm suspends operations.
New York June 4 The secretary general welcomed today Siro Okusaki a member of the permanent mission who arrived yesterday to discuss land ownership in the United States. No program is set but it is understood Mr Okasaki will meet Japanese board members Oyeda and Masars who are in the U S on minor land matters. They will visit the president of the New York chamber of commerce and discuss the situation. Mr Okasaki may join them.
In Rochester Pennsylvania on June 24 a morals efficiency committee proposal led police to confront women deemed improperly dressed. Pedestrians faced warnings and police action to enforce modest dress, with plans for a proclamation limiting skirt length and other garments.
Washington reports that on February 15 1913 most food staples rose sharply versus the 1890 1899 average with sugar up 46 percent and items such as bacon sirloin steak and pork chops each climbing from 60 to 89 percent in 39 major cities. Relative prices also rose 2.2 percent from February 15 1912.
In Connersville Indiana on June 24 seven stands of honey bees were smothered in their own honey at AH Rieman's apiary. Heat melted the comb causing bees to drown in their stores after weeks of warm weather and clover honey feeding.
Myron Magruder was held to the federal grand jury in Des Moines on June 4 for allegedly violating the Mann Act by transporting 20 year old Anette Krehger from Kankakee Illinois to Marshalltown for immoral purposes. He referred to the girl as a "little red haired dove" in letters cited in the case.
Militant suffragets arson squads attacked St Andrews Scotland and South End on the Thumen burning the Gatty Marine laboratory east wing with valuable instruments and charts. At St John Church South End the organ loft was set on fire but damage was slight. President Wilson and a cabinet member will attend the wedding of Francie H McAdoo to Miss Ethel McCormick in Baltimore.
In Niagara Falls two boys drowned after their boat capsized in the swift rapids near a rope line. Bystanders and several companies of rescuers raced to aid them, but a final surge swept the craft away as onlookers watched in horror.
Albany dispatch reports Tammany Hall leader William Sulzer clashed with Governor Sulzer over claims of a conspiracy to discredit the governor. Murphy says he refused to obey, cites Stilwell case and direct primary battle, vows to continue fight. He denies any wrongdoing and challenges Sulzer to reveal any misconduct.
Washington June 24 President Wilson Saturday made the following nominations Consul at Basel Switzerland Philip Holland of Tennessee Ministere John D O Rear of Missouri to Bolivia Henry Vandye of New Jersey to the Netherlands and Luxemburg Register of land office at Glasgow Pas Thomas R Jones receiver of public moneys same place Edward C Hartigan Postmaster at Wichita Kan John Hy Shields Commissioner of patents Thomas Ewing Jr of New York First assistant commissioner of patents if Tennessee
Leavenworth Kansas June 23 Mrs Barbara Harvey widow of Fred Harvey founder of railway eating houses died at her home today She was 71 years old and a prominent figure in the Harvey family legacy associated with the railway lunchroom system.
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