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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
2
A garbled compilation notes snake venom value and sourcing from Australia, ancient Babylon discoveries with Dunigh and Naram Sin, and a later discussion of horses and dogs. It also covers academic grants, artworks in Washington, and miscellaneous international items with scattered names and dates.
Thousands of new settlers pour into the Missouri River region west of the city of Pierre and Chamberlain as spring weather loosens, bringing families from several states. The influx boosts defunct claims and stirs land sales, with 11 to 14 counties reporting rapid growth and new homesteads across the state.
report notes Chinese authorities released the Japanese teamer Tateu Staru under unclear terms. Chinese officials faced questions over handling and potential arms sales, while observers seek clarity on the incident's broader implications for regional tensions.
South Dakota railroad commission heard complaints from western shippers about freight rates. Albert Wagner cited charges from Joliet to Pierre and Pierre to Philip, plus emigrant car fees, noting inconsistent pricing and extra charges before unloading. Officials vowed to investigate interstate aspects and assess operating costs versus freight volume.
The remarkable real estate transfer through Joby Morrison of this city involved the old Hikes bay property west of Vermillion. Buyer Morris Quick of Quick City Missouri acquires 1280 acres at a record price of 800 per acre with immediate possession.
Sioux Falls reports the death of Murel Ho, a pioneer telegraph operator and superintendent who served Civil War wartime duties and later led the United States Military Telegraph. Born 1826 in Philadelphia, he built lines from Key West to Cuba and advised on the first Atlantic cable. He died at family residence in Sioux Falls following a storied career in telegraphy and communications.
Harry Wentzy chairman of the Democratic Hate culminites of South Dakota and publisher of the Pukwan Press-Reporter, plans a new Democratic newspaper in Rapid City with Bert P Rariex, Rapid City job printer. They bought a complete and up to date newspaper outfit from Sieage, including a Merghenthaler typesetting machine. The publication will be called the Gate City Guide, reflecting Rapid City’s designation as the gate city to the Black Hills.
New York January 17 A telegram from Hemstead Long Island reports that Floretta Whaley and her former pastor Jere K Cooke now in San Francisco seek funds. The message says about 6000 dollars belonging to Floretta is in trust at Hempstead and asks for a definite update before the grandmother will release funds.
A disrupted report from Iowa describes a man who staged a chaotic Paul Revere inspired stunt near Day Town. The fragmentary text notes confusion and violence with unclear details about victims or motives.
A single shipment of live stock from Speimefield reached markets recently, totaling cattle and hogs valued between $25,000 and $30,000. Farmers, urged by the industry’s profits, are dedicating more attention to raising cattle and hogs as they monitor prices and demand.
Fort Pierre scene as the state railroad commissioners hold a session March 11 to study freight rates between Blick Hill and Fort Pierre. The meeting aims to address escalating costs that burden settlers and local economies amid recent rate increases. Reading aloud to the public, the panel weighs regulatory steps and possible relief measures.
Washington March 14 Senator Gammile secured a favorable report for his bill and its restoration provisions for the Medu wakanton and Wahpakoote Indians. The claim, about 1 500 000 dollars, is referred to the court for final adjudication. Similar prior action previously yielded about 800 000 for the Sisseton and Wahpeton tribes.
Harry K. Thaw through his attorney denied insanity and sought dismissal of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's suit. The brief answer, filed in New York, was received by Daniel O Reilly. Thaw's counsel Russell Peabody said the case would be vigorously contested and proceed to trial in the supreme court.
Sioux Malls S D fourth triennial conv elects officers and four delegates to the supreme. Past oracle Mrs Minnie Maathews of Sisseton and state officers named. delegates include Maggie Smith Sioux Falls Alice Cass Artesian Eva Williams Watertown Tian Waldschmidt Deadwood Lead. Next convention set for three years hence etc.
Dominic Rosso, arrived from Minneapolis, claims Rose Harbour born Hose Rosso, adopted in Omaha by Mrs Henry Harbour, was kidnapped as a baby from a Catholic home. He says an attractive woman took the child for a week, then vanished with the girl, leaving a trail in Omaha files. The suspect later married Mrs Harbour and moved to Rapid City with the child.
The US cruiser Milwaukee pirated gold during a South Pacific stop, with $3860 taken from the paymaster’s room by a duty sailor. A shipwide search of 400 enlisted men failed to locate the robber or the cash, and officials suspect the money is hidden aboard the vessel.
A metal fragment from a rapidly turning fly wheel struck Mr. Whalen on the head at his iron working and smithing shop in Tyre. The skull was fractured and the brains protruded but physicians expressed some hope of recovery.
Washington dispatch reports J. Manshaw of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Inventors invited the president to attend the next annual convention in Columbus Ohio in September. The president said he cannot accept though he would be honored to.
New York reports a surge of steam yachts for sale as owners switch to sailing vessels to cut costs. Dozens of vessels led by George Gould Avanta and Cornelis Vanderbilt Stutbow join others like Astor Nutr mahal and Vanderbilt Virgin with asking prices from 80000 to 220000 dollars as business slows and coal costs bite.
Miss Jcanor Greene, daughter of Major Frank Greene, U B A, fell 1200 feet on Mount Wilson after leaving Alpine tavern and sliding over a precipice. Injuries were serious but she survived, story withheld until doctors declared her out of danger.
A Denver court case ends with the state closing the case after a street attorney’s examination of the defendants. The defense argues the condition known as masked epilepsy, likened to a brainstorm, invalidates a plea of insanity.
District attorney pursues insanity as Gulsepie Alio faces trial for the murder of Pathe Led Heinrichs. Alienists testify Alio appears sane. Witnesses describe the priest's killing at St Elisabeth's church and Alio firing a pistol during communion, with various accounts of the events surrounding the tragedy.
A massive wolf, weighing 96 pounds, was killed near the state park. The animal measured six feet from nose to tail and displayed unusual fur while hunters described it as the largest wolf seen in the park in years.
Suffern March 18 H Harriman is digging a four by four foot ditch a mile long through rock in the Rawnapo mountains to provide pure water for a new house. A concrete stone reservoir will be built between lower HNL and Mount Arr with two six inch pipes supplying domestic water and lake water for a swimming pool fountains and fire protection.
The crown prince of Mished contracts measles while in Stockholm. Doctors say the illness is taking a normal course and he is not exempt from the disease.
The Navy department released a partial itinerary for the battleship fleet after target practice at Magdalena Day. It plans visits to San Diego Coronado Santa Barbara San Pedro Santa Cruz and San Francisco, arriving at the latter. Future movements of the Atlantic and Pacific fleets after the San Francisco naval review are not yet set.
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