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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
7
A fragmentary humorous scene depicts a Fourth of July party with banter about water, tonic, and fireworks. Characters Greaves, Artintle, and Bascom appear in a backstage style dialogue leading to a joke about a man in a surgical ward and a deaf couple seeking a doctor after the holiday.
The article traces the evolution of the American flag from its early design with thirteen stripes and stars to a standard thirteen stars and stripes pattern. It notes changes leading to the 1785 addition of two stripes and two stars for new states, the 1818 decision to cap stripes at thirteen and one star per state, and mentions key milestones including Fort Schuyler in 1777 and John Paul Jones raising the first flag abroad.
A fragmented quotation blends Patrick Henry’s fiery rhetoric on liberty with a modern street scene. It contrasts colonial resolve with a comic line about a firecracker not going off, ending with a startled exchange and a child’s remark about a dime. The juxtaposition emphasizes urgency and resistance in two eras.
A bank payroll robbery on Willow Street turns deadly near Lynn as three bandits ambush Landregan and guard. One robber Abba Anson dies from a self-inflicted head wound, another wounded, and a third named Kovansky captured after a large pursuit. $6,000 weekly payroll and silver scattered along High Rock. Police and crowds clash, with multiple arrests and escape attempts.
Paris June 28 La belle Lina Cavalleri prima donna ends rumors of detokening to wed Robert Wine throp Chanler of New York. Ceremony held in Mairie eighth arrondissement Elysee quarter. Secrecy kept to avoid public banns. Chanler romance had drawn media attention since February. Chanler shyly admitted asking her, he enjoyed her performances at the Metropolitan Opera House.
In Yankton on June 28 three men were injured when their car crashed into a tree after steering gear failed. The victims were Henry Tammen Jr, Fred Russie, and Joe Kyllux. Officers elected for the Knights of Pythias lodge are listed: HE Walgren, D Lloyd, Tsune Pilea, FP B Brioks, G N Pollard, E T White, W E Menton.
The 1900 to 1910 census shows District of Columbia population up 18.9 percent to 278,718 from 220,893 in 1890, with the city of Washington counted within the District. Officials note the rise reflects ten year growth and impacts local probate and election matters.
New York June 28 Porter Chariton the confessed slayer of his wife in Italy faces a potential sanity decision. A quartet of alienists will determine his mental state while Judge Charlton of Washington defers to expert opinion. The murdered woman’s brother Captain Henry Harrison Scott presses extradition and trial, while Chariton’s father supports the experts. Charlton remains in New Jersey custody awaiting federal action.
New York June 24 Bradstreet says there is more confidence in orders from jobbers and wholesalers for fall though the northwest waits for a clearer crop outlook before adding to existing orders. Demand for gouda at reduced prices appears in fair orders for bleached cottons and gray goods. Industrial ties show improvement with iron trade fairly active though iron prices soften. Clothing demand hints at cautious revised plans and cotton goods show movement toward curtailment.
Washington report notes the Mann White Slave bill designed to curb interstate shipment of women and girls for immoral purposes was approved by the Senate after passing the House earlier. Also from Hot Springs SD, June 8, voters favored the sale and purchase of the old Black Hills College property and elected four new board members without opposition.
Oklahoma Senator Gore urged an inquiry into McMurray contracts with Choctaw and Chickasaw nations, alleging bribe attempts and improper payments. He said contracts could total millions, with congressional approval needed. McMurray denied wrongdoing and challenged Gore’s charges as false.
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