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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
2
A jumble of anecdotes, quotes, and miscellaneous notes covers varied topics from mosques and prophets to architecture in Galveston, theater managers in New York, speed estimation tests, Bank of England guards, and diverse regional news. The piece strings together names, places, and events with no single cohesive focus.
Madison South Dakota March 4 trial over alleged hog thefts from local stock yards. After six hours jurors reported 9 for conviction and 3 for acquittal. Judge called for another trial at Thurston court. county residents mobilized as witnesses and spectators gathered.
Madison SD. The South Dakota county fair circuit outlines its meet plan with purses ranging from 300 to 500 dollars for trots and pacing events. The circuit secretary Fr Meane of Madison will seek free acts and booking to ensure high caliber attractions.
A Geddes farmer was found guilty of assault and battery after a night raid on a melon patch by local youths. The case drew attention due to the defendant’s prominence in the city and the trial concluded with a verdict of assault with intent to injure, sentencing to be pronounced at a special term of court. Governor Burme announced appointments including state engineer and regents at the same time.
In Madiawn, March 4, a substantial building project is planned for the state normal. An appropriation of 72000 dollars is expected at Pierre to fund the new structure and improvements including a central power plant lighting and heating system, a store addition, and two new garages.
A fragmented wire of political notes and local incidents across South Dakota appears. Mentions of Me, Aetidin, and references to attorneys general and various county events hint at legislative meaning and community concerns. Notable items include a sensational trial in Biemti county and reports on fires, accidents, and civic appointments. The piece also notes liquor law enforcement debates and a fatal drowning or electrocution in the city, with names like Willan Lueck Martha Tu and Corey Anise among others.
Reports from Pierre South Dakota describe legislative action including killing a land sale restriction bill tied to a timber sale contract for 100,000,000 feet and shifting timber sale authority to the board of public lands. Also covered are new tax payment dates, a bank guarantee bill defeat in the Senate, and related fiscal notes.
A Nebraska committee reports on public printing abuses and outlines a plan placing the governor as ex officio commissioner with a deputy and expert printer handling detailed supervision. It cites lack of records since 1900, missing bids, and excessive costs on items like the Legislative manual and legislation books.
Pierre reports a bank guarantee aimed bill, tied to the governor's interest in limiting territory and influence. He discusses the act with members and is now presenting ideas to colleagues. The measure would impose strict provisions on corrupt practices.
In Pierre South Dakota a house measure to restore the optional grazing system failed amid heated debate. Lawmakers argued over the plight of homesteaders and the desire to pasture unoccupied Indian lands, while noting government rules prohibit stock on Indian property and impose penalties for range misuse.
Pierre South Dakota March 3 The house will add night sessions to its daily routine starting tonight to finish business before adjournment set for Friday March 7 Night sessions will handle most special orders which are typically controversial The senate has produced fewer measures so may not join until mid next week Roughly 400 of 700 introduced bills are expected to fail on roll call or by statutory death in the final shuffle of the session.
Merre and Mareh J assume the bill will pass granting circuit judges in South Dakota power to suspend sentences or grant paroles for crimes with penalties up to one year. The bill barely passed the house and failed in the senate on first try, then passed on reconsideration 27 to 4. A new reconsideration motion was filed. senate members noted a record of reversing measures, prompting Senator Mather to express disgust and request to be excused.
Pierre March 3 Not any mobile law for South Dakota just at the present time despite recommendations from the state Insurance department head and others connected with fraternal organizations. In the senate the bill drew only 10 affirmative votes as members argued lay members oppose such restrictions.
The text notes restrictions on money use in primary and general elections and limits on spending over 500 by individuals firms or corporations to promote initiated or referendum propositions. It also mentions a bill likely to spark discussion and describes large shipments of Holstein cattle and common stock cattle entering the area for dairy use.
Sioux Falls reports the U S Supreme Court affirmed Judge Elliott's sentence in United States vs Lester P Bartell. Bartell received the maximum penalty of a $5,000 fine and five years in Leavenworth for sending an objectionable letter via the mails to Miss Zella Cereles in Sioux Falls, the message reaching her mother who handed it to authorities. The case labeled unusually flagrant, hence the severe penalty.
A Missouri traveler, drunk after leaving a saloon in Berlin, fell 18 feet from a pontoon bridge to the boat deck below. His hip was broken but he survived. In Salem South Dakota a civic league forms to push for a women’s rest room. In Stickney South Dakota a sand pit collapse buries Phil Aszmus. he is rescued with multiple broken bones.
The Grace Episcopal vestry at Huron has called Rev Stanley R. Weal of Germantown Philadelphia to fill the vacancy left by Rev G S Keller who moved to Winans Minnesota. Weal’s reply is awaited as Keller recommended him.
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