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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
3
A fragmented narrative recalls a Fourth of July at Carraway's Grand Geyser Cascade. A Major, Mollie, and a boy named Jack discuss danger and indulgence as boys and girls play with rockets and putty blowers while a father balances celebration with restraint.
A soldier recounts July Fourth 1959 in the Philippines with General Otis in Mindanao and Luzon as troupes held ready for any attack. Across islands from Manila to Cebu and Negros, natives marked the holiday with salutes and volleys, while soldiers stood alert in camps and harbor towns awaiting demonstrations of national pride.
Washington June 27 The census bureau reports mortality statistics for 1900 1904 across 10 states and 334 cities in a five year average. Tuberculosis and pneumonia remain leading causes of death with rural rates lower than urban in most states and Indiana Michigan showing the lowest averages.
In Dubuque on June 25 a court ruling applied soldiers preference to cities with special charters. The ruling affirms veterans' rights in the Giviziet case, outlining the legal framework and impact for local government hiring practices.
An unclear dispatch from Muscatine reports a mysterious event as a supreme master chosen by local officials seeks to record himself. Tarvie, noted as a son of a local family, is mentioned in relation to the historic act, though details are fragmentary.
New York June 27 Stanford White, famed McKim Mead White architect, was shot and killed by Harry Thaw during a stage performance of Mariselle Champagne at Madison Square Garden roof. Thaw was arrested. chaos ensued as patrons fled and police disarmed the gunman.
A new concern organized for producing American and foreign dramas and musicals has been formed by members of the Ned theatrical syndicate. The new corporation will expand business interests with leaders including President and Vice President William A Brooks and others. Stockholders include notable figures from New York Detroit and Cincinnati, who say the firm will be the biggest producing syndicate in the industry.
A committee backs an omnibus public buildings bill listing authorized projects in Iowa towns such as Moline Davenport Cedar Rapids and Webstyn with funds ranging from thousands to tens of thousands dollars. The measure allocates specific amounts to numerous sites and moves to the House for consideration.
A parliamentary notice announced orders to suspend purchases of American preserved meats. Lieutenant Colonel Hobbs, a U S officer, has been dispatched for investigation. The halt affects meat imports and was reported from London via the press.
Five prominent Toledo ice dealers were fined up to 6000 each and sentenced to one year in the workhouse for conspiracy in restraint of trade. Judge Kinkade gave the option of restitution to customers to mitigate the penalties. They were charged under the Valentine anti trust law for raising ice prices by 50 to 100 percent.
Indianapolis board of health officials presented 85 meat analyses from the city market to Judge Alford and Prosecutor Benedict as a basis for prosecutions of dealers whose meats contained preservative chemicals. Officials express confidence in securing convictions.
Washington June 25 the senate passed Lafollette’s joint resolution extending the inquiry scope of the Interstate Commerce Commission to include grain elevators storage and transport. Washington June 25 speaker Cannon issued a mild lecture urging attention to pressing business. House considered revenue collection measures and allowed political speeches on the bill. Congress debated insurance regulation with Spooner noting Congress lacks authority to supervise marine insurance outside D C. Pure Food Bill passed with 342 to 17 and railroad rate bill conference report adopted. amendments mostly rejected.
Philadelphia June 25 A sweeping denial of unlawful combine profits or intent to defraud the execution of filtration contracts was filed in an equity suit brought by the city against the contracting firm D J McNichel & Co The suit claims about 5 05 million dollars were paid to the contractor as excess profits and related charges through March last year The city asserts improprieties in the filtration project and seeks relief from the court.
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