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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
2
London capitalists eye merging existing hotels into a Europe spanning chain with 20 million pounds capital. T M Hillard, ex Waldorf Astoria boss, promotes centralized management from New York to San Francisco and Europe, envisioning up to a hundred establishments.
State's Attorney declines case. mayor plans prosecution to challenge phase of liquor law. The noisy public debate centers on enforcement, local authority power, and potential implications for residents and businesses in the city. Harboring strong opinions, officials vow to pursue legal action despite opposition.
A drawn out report details an alleged fraud of about 1200 dollars involving Kenyon in Sioux Falls. The piece describes arrests, court steps, and an attorney involvement as officials pursue charges and determine temples and batteries connected to the case.
Reports from Huron on May 2 describe high winds and wet conditions hindering spring seeding. Despite soggy fields, early sowings survive, with a favorable forecast needed for progress. Pasture growth is rising while a week of steady wet weather could cap the season.
The Vermillion dispute prompts state railroad commissioners to seek a fair tariff arrangement with the Ballreed Company for an equitable new schedule. The session also covers Milwaukee and St Paul lines and the failed site securing efforts by the Co operative Company. A jury in Sioux City case against Western Mutual Life failed to reach a verdict. details unfold as trial moves forward.
Four annual state events in athletics and declamation will gather high school teams from Aberdeen Huron Pierre Howard Dell Rapids and Yankton in Yankton South Dakota on May 11 and 12. Thorpe Oberg of Sioux City orders thirty two gold and silver medals and three banners for the winners. Free entertainment will be provided to all contestants and attending teachers as the state event draws a representative high school body to the city.
St. Petersburg reports fear that revolutionist agitation could taint moving troops. The imperial council, at the war minister's request, allocated 2,000,000 to cover troop deployment. Government policy aims to prevent troops from frequent contact with revolutionaries, stressing quick dispatch to avoid contamination.
Watertown daily paper Public Opinion intended to sell to Charles Hy Ashton of Ponca Nebraska, but a last minute misunderstanding stopped the deal. Cory and Runom refused a five year noninvolvement, leaving Runom and Cory to continue publication while Ashton returns to Nebraska.
Through pluck and perseverance the Hitle town school gains cement sidewalk around the building. Principal Mise G Sith organized bucket socials and entertainments to raise about $200 for construction, recently awarded to a Woonsocket contractor.
Market bulletin notes a steady tone in New York at Saint Jerome street with exchange rates steady and buyers active. Trade updates reference firm quotations and limited price movement amid ongoing demand.
Manuscript notes discuss a proposed $2 million appropriation for the Sisseton Indians with strong expectation of passage. References to state lawmakers, preservation measures, and various figures indicate broad political interest and agency involvement in securing funds and leases.
The report notes an insane hospital patient left a small fortune to his daughter in Sweden. The Swedish consul in St Paulsen handles probate details as Cory sells public opinion, naming political maneuvering and party affiliations in Sulertown.
An April 3 1906 letter from W F Cody written in Florence Italy to Mike Russell in the Black Hills asserts Cody is alive and well. He jokes about newspapers seeking his death, notes travel conditions, mentions an upcoming Rocky Mountain bear hunt, and sends regards to Mrs H and the boys.
Washington reports Senator Burrows will draft a privileges and elections committee report declaring Senator Smoot disqualified. The panel could see eight or nine votes for the report, with two minority dissenters arguing for retention or expulsion only by two-thirds vote. Democrats are united for ousting Smoot. Republicans largely favor keeping him.
Minister of mines Frank Cochrane says anthracite coal exists between Grand and Woodman bay in New Ontario. He declines to provide details on location or extent of the deposit.
In the first issue of his new duty paper The Georgian editor John Temple Graves declares his withdrawal from the race against Senator A. O. Lacon for the United States Senate.
William A Brewer Jr former president of the Washington Life Insurance Company was indicted by a New York grand jury for perjury. A second brief item notes New York exchange at fifteen percent discount with Chicago as of April 21.
In Tet South Dakota Buck Hills, a minister faces indictment on government land fraud charges. Supporters say he is innocent as the church members express unwavering faith and prepare to appeal a judge’s ruling, while observers note the tense community reaction.
April session ends as Judge Carland dismisses petit jury. Sentences imposed on defendants with guilty pleas or jury verdicts include Herman Winter fined 109 dollars and four months in jail for introducing liquor on the Lower Brule reservation. Frank Meeter six years for liquor violation and assault with intent to kill. Philip Hawk Track four months and 100 dollar fine for liquor on Rosebud. Long Crow six months and 100 dollar fine. Daniel Redwater six months and 100 dollar fine. Peter Tucker two years in prison. Brown Takes the Gun two years in the penitentiary.
The Aberdeen internal revenue office reports one car load of beer arrives daily in Aberdeen. Each car holds sixty barrels of 32 gallons, totaling 1,920 gallons per day. Two thirds go to local dealers, with beer valued at about 3,467 dollars daily and 800,000 dollars yearly.
Mrs Fannie Hollister and her three daughters, in San Francisco during the earthquake, have sent letters home to Sioux Falls detailing their escape and experiences. Fred Hollister, a Sioux Falls banker, had rushed to trace them when a telegram confirmed their safety.
Sheriff Mutchelienaus takes control of all stock fixtures and books at Wiedmeirer & Co. in Menno after A Wiedmeirer’s disappearance. About $7,000 of customers’ money is believed to be missing as creditors await recovery. Authorities seek the fugitive to bring him to trial in South Dakota.
Langford North Dakota April 30 trustees form a park commission with authority to obtain trees and plant a park laid out when the town was platted. The park, long neglected, will be transformed into one of the finest in the region as work begins.
The Sioux Falls docket details G A and St Paul land fraud cases with juries near in April. Tobey v. The wheel case nets $5 200 for losses from a wreck involving a train car. Swallin and Jacobson face perjury counts tied to homestead entries in Stanley county. Swallin and Jacobson arraigned. Mitchell and Lott noted as counsel. US v Cournayer and Young rustling case continuation set for next term.
Carl Pitan the prominent Sioux lands stockman pleaded guilty in U.S. court to a conspiracy to defraud the government of public land. Judge Carland sentenced him to one year in Hughes county jail and a $1000 fine. Pierre attorney John R. Hughes urged consideration of Pitan’s age and character. U.S. Attorney Porter offered no doubt about the plea.
No trace found of Len Schlickofer and Miss Luin Downing after their elopement from Andover Webster. Schlickofer, a farm machinery clerk, absconded with about 500 dollars in cash after selling machinery. his wife and family reportedly in Iowa. The case prompts judge Charles S. Whiting to consider implications for similar ventures nicknamed wildcat enterprises, with voluminous testimony revealing internal workings of the American-Mexico Minit and Development Company of Chicago and related matters.
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