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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
2
A garbled European and American news page covers German tissue exports and industry, Japanese influence in royal affairs, Niagara power projects, New York tax and tunnel details, cremation notes on General Xylander, Pompeii photo permits, Chicago transit ownership shifts, and Morgan’s control of traction. It notes a Pennsylvania Quay statue bill, Bermuda steamship service, and a London diamond find, with scattered scientific and social items.
Report notes 2500 dollars in money stamps and securities stolen by cracksmen from the Viborg post office. The article mentions no clear identity of the perpetrators or the method, but cites authorities and ongoing investigations under Mitchell's jurisdiction with public notice and potential charges forthcoming.
In Iowa's Lyman County a grim scene unsettles Oneoma and Utne townships as signs of foul play appear. A blood stained limb and torn clothing surface, followed by a dog delivering a dried human arm, fueling fear of a violent crime. Authorities urge calm while residents debate the bizarre clues.
A Staenton man finds a letter with $140 cash and an apology note from a remorseful borrower who admits to stealing flour about three years ago. The writer promises to settle both principal and interest and asks forgiveness from the recipient, J. A. McKeever, a local business figure.
Chicago reports show a two week labor struggle over shop conditions. Barment workers accuse employers of breaking agreements and forcing a return to sweatshop practices. Montgomery Ward & Co. resists reemploying 26 striking teamsters, prompting sympathy strikes across other firms and a growing, costly disruption involving hundreds of workers.
George Taylor and Harry Vreeland were each sentenced to eighteen months and two years in the Anamosa penitentiary by Judge Gaynor for burglarizing four Akron stores. Caught near Elk Point, S. D., with stolen goods, they pleaded guilty. Vreeland, the leader, had been paroled from a South Dakota reform school. The youths claim Broux Falls as home and have long reform school ties. A 15 year old, Joseph Hoffmann, was permitted to go on his own bond to the October term after stealing a pearl pin valued at 150 dollars from farmer Andrew Henricksen. the court showed leniency due to youth and first offense.
A Constantinople fashion account describes the sultan’s daughter marrying the son of the Turkish minister of justice near Vitais Flosk. The bride’s dress reportedly cost about $40,000 and was embroidered with pearls, made in the imperial palace by milliners under constant guard to prevent theft.
A major religious gathering will be held in Yankton with prominent denomination representatives from across the country attending. Delegates will dedicate churches, hear remarks from leaders including Rev. William Woolstone and Dr. B. Eaton, and hear missionary reports from Native and international missions.
Residents of Bonesteel plan an energetic meeting with business leaders and settlers to push for a U S land office in the town. Gregory county was moved to the Mitchell district, prompting hope that Washington may create a Bonesteel land office, while Mitchell counterclaims to keep Gregory county out of a separate district. The community watches the outcome with high interest.
Belle Fourche South Dakota May 9 Three couples in Belle Fourche celebrate golden weddings in the same month Rev and Mrs Thirloway Mr and Mrs John Barr and Mrs James Newland Mrs Phirip and wife arrived in the Black Hills six years ago and have eight children five boys and three girls They have lived in South Dakota nearly ten years Mr and Mrs Burr came eight years ago with eight children and ten grandchildren They came to South Dakota in 1887 Mr Newland and wife are Black Hills pioneers dating from 1876 He is known as the Father of Irrigation and helped initiate the large ditch project near the city These elders are famed in the district for their health and longevity Site for New Soldiers Home Hot Springs South Dak May 9 Capt Henry S Palmer Omaha board member of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Thomas R Kimball Omaha architect and head of the sanitarium project and George Kessler landscape gardener of Kansas City Mo are here to select sites for the governors home quartermaster and executive offices.
Fragmentary dispatches describe Russian and Japanese troop movements around Kirin and the Tientsin region with expected offensives. Reports place cavalry flanks along rail lines, Korean theater notes, and mentions of Linevitch and Oyama shaping a broader battle. Source notes indicate uncertain timing, with possible fortnights until decisive actions near Mansan province.
Paris May 10 neutral ity disputes spark a firm foreign office denial as tensions rise over Indo China neutrality. London and St Petersburg report fears of Japanese French friction hitting markets and diplomacy amid claims of neutrality violations and protests. Military headings note sick lists in Eastern Armies and a peasant revolt in Bessarabia while Russian and Japanese clashes continue. Nan Patterson case adds a new threat message to New York legal circles.
The Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry reveals Armour Refrigerator Car monopoly concerns and possible private car charges. Railroads cancel exclusive contracts, with unions and unions, and multiple lines consider expanding refrigerator car fleets amid rising steel prices and market turmoil.
Judge Grosscup denied a motion by the Union Traction company to interfere with the Adams street line. The old Chicago Passenger Railway company had held the franchise, which expired. The city plans to use the Adams street line as the start of municipal ownership of a street railway.
William T Rudolph was hanged for aiding in the killing of Detective Charles J. Schumacher of St Louis at Rudolph’s home near Stanton in January 1903. Rudolph’s neck failed to break. he died after thirteen minutes of strangling. About 200 witnesses watched the execution as he walked to the scaffold with a firm step and spoke nothing.
In Atlanta Georgia F M Blacker age 68 was declared dead by Dr F M Blacker but revived under the embalmer's touch and lived ten more hours. Embalmer Hburn began work after a breath and flush appeared. A physician later found him comparable to two weeks prior but he died last night. Tucker arrived from Ohio and his daughter Mrs Byer resides in Chicago.
The Supreme Court today affirmed the Chicago Board of Trade's right to control quotations. The ruling involved private firms claiming access to price quotes and upheld the exchange's authority over its continued quotations.
Mrs. Stannard calls upon 21000 women to join a noncrinoline league to curb the revival of crinoline as profitable factories resume hoop production. She argues men’s money lust drives the danger and credits past postcard campaigns with delaying the trend, while The Spectator warns fashion may still compel women to follow.
Edward Gottschalk admitted guilt in two murders in St Paul. He pleaded guilty to killing Hartmann and confessed to involvement in the killings of Schindeldecker, the butcher, whose body was mutilated. The court set sentencing for Thursday after the February butcher shop slaying and robbery motive.
Inkato Minn May jury this week likely to hear closing plea in Keech murder case. Prosecution presents substantial evidence while defense counters, with rests anticipated by Weilnve day and verdict by Friday noon.
President Roosevelt entertained hunting party members at dinner in Glenwood Springs Colorado before bidding them goodbye. Attendees included P B Stewart Dr Alexander Lambert guides Jake Borah John Goff Brick Wells Jack Fry G M Sprague Couley Elmer Chapman and Secretary I Th. The group recalled camp life and called the dinner one to remember with Roosevelt rested after a three week hunt. Roosevelt left Glenwood Springs at 5 this morning for the special Denver train at 5 this afternoon.
The engagement of Miss Grizelda Houston Hull to Capt Richmond P Hobson is announced from New York dated May 9. The wedding is set for May and will be celebrated quietly without formal invitations. Miss Hull is a grandniece of former Governor Houston of Alabama.
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened an inquiry into corn product rates from Missouri river cities and southern Texas, prompted by millers in Missouri river towns. They allege tariff discrimination favors Texas and Louisiana millers.
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