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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
2
A large body of warrant officers across garrisons in Italy faces courts martial with panels of two colonels, two lieutenant colonels, and two chaplains hearing whether officers shall be degraded. In Milan alone, twelve quartermasters are being tried as part of this widespread action.
Long court dispute in Gregory County centers on Doc Lewis ranch land and a deed to cattle value. Mrs Lewis seeks conveyance via bank action while the bank and husband oppose. A tense standoff at night ends with ongoing court battles and local solicitors alongside district figures. Also notes Epworth League and Lutheran gathering in Black Hills, and Plankinton beats Wessington Springs 1 to 0.
Pierre May 15 In Astrud state superintendent left for Mitchell where the Teachers Reading circle meets to wind up the business and adjourn sine die under a new law the ebela will consist of three members the state superintendent the president of the State Teachers association and a third member to be named by County Superintendents in Sioux Falls in July the third member to be named Governor Crawford to speak Memorial day Aberdeen.
Reports say the Moroccan sultan's forces defeated the pretender near Muychica with heavy casualties on both sides. The clash signals a substantial victory for Morocco in the contested region.
Evelyn Nesbit reportedly works to patch up a peace with Harry K. Thaw in Pittsburgh. The couple’s reconciliation seen as key after recent strains, with Nesbit staying at a home with Mrs. Preston and Thaw under efforts by legal and social circles to restore harmony amid ongoing public interest.
A joyous reception is planned in Sioux Falls for Right Rev. Thomas O Gorman, South Dakota bishop, upon his Rome return. Knights of Columbus will organize the welcome with South Dakota councils contributing. exact date pending his Washington stay and pope’s message to President Roosevelt, as a five member committee prepares the arrangements.
Aberdeen May 10 Beginning as an apprentice in the West Milwaukee Shops of the Milwaukee road, George Grant Mason rose to major stockholder in the railroad and then earned a vast fortune. Under the will of James Henry Smith he inherits a large share of the estate, estimated from 30,000,000 to 50,000,000, after bequests to relatives. Mason, 38, son of Margaret Smith Mason, advanced from apprentice to foreman, round foreman, chief draughtsman, master, and superintendent in various Milwaukee and Iowa divisions before leaving for New York to aid the estate settlement. The will provides for nephews and potential posthumous heirs, with detailed distributions and the trustees’ role in managing the residuary estate for children reaching 21 or securing specific interests.
Sioux Falls May 13 Colonel Rughes East of this city formerly private secretary to Hon Thomas A Hendricks vice president of the United States dies at age 69. He was a prominent Democrat of Indiana and held positions under President Cleveland. He leaves two daughters Carlotta East court stenographer and Helen East of Cleveland. Funeral held at Episcopal church this afternoon. Parmley remains warden as board split on successor. Warden Parkey one vote for reelection Frank Kennicott and George M Root each one vote. Other state positions unchanged pending board agreement.
Mrs Emma Kaufmann charged with the murder of a 54 year old man faces trial in Sioux Falls next week. Defense cites prejudice and seeks transfer to another county arguing an impartial jury cannot be seated in Minnehaha. An acquiesced judge from Yankton may preside if granted.
Judge Courland refused the $5,000 bond reduction for Charles C. King, the Scotland bank wrecker, but approved lowering to $7,500. King's lawyers said he must be free to assist his defense and handle urgent business. it remains unclear if he can post the new $7,500 bond.
South Dakota and Southwestern Minnesota millers, meeting in this city, adopted resolutions urging the removal of the duty on foreign wheat for public benefit. W. H. Stokes introduced the resolutions, adopted by the group, with Geo. P. Sexauer as president and C. Arson as vice president. Henry Neill was secretary treasurer, and Huron selected for the next gathering.
Deadwood South Dakota May 14 The forestry department begins fluting of trees to intro duce Black Hills varieties of pine not grown here Citizens nationwide back efforts to plant seeds to heal bark beetle damage Planting will occur in cemeteries and towns including Deadwood Rapid City Custer Hot Springs and Hermosa Varieties include red cone nut pine yellow cone nut pine red grand and white Jack pine They claim these pines resist beetle attacks aiding forest recovery
Collegiate interest centered on the varsity eight contest between Harvard and Columbia on the Charles River. The Columbia crew, sporting a rower’s fraternity appearance, won by a measured margin over the one and seven eighth mile course, marking a notable victory in twenty years of competition between the schools.
New York May 11 George Grant Mason of Aberdeen is revealed as the principal beneficiary of the estate of the late James Henry Smith reportedly valued around 25 million dollars. Mason, his wife and two children are soon returning to Aberdeen after weeks in New York, while numerous bequests are laid out to relatives and friends in a detailed will dating from 1906.
Governor Crawford appointed Jens Hoff of Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County I B Dempewolf of Howard in Miner County W Rohrer of Pierre in Hughes County Mitchell Cox withdraws in favor of Asa McCarty at the annual meeting in Mitchell Cox’s name was brought before the meeting in Sioux Falls city and the Ober meetings receiver announced the transfer in favor of Asa McCarty a prominent city member
On May 11 at the New York Exchange, Chicago saw a premium of 19 percent for Torsusa edatiae. Market observers noted active trading and cautious advances as investors weighed the asset’s potential return.
Spearfish South Dakota May 10 carelessness with a revolver claimed the life of 3 year old Maud Nettels, struck by a stray bullet near Home ranch west of town. The girl was buried at Sundance Wyoming as neighbors recount the tragedy amid other regional notes on weather and local misdeeds.
Bridgewater city council met on May 10 with Mayor H. H. Peterson presenting appointments that were confirmed by Police Chief Thomas, City Attorney George E. Todd, and Highway Overseer Henry Leith. The list includes positions in public safety and city governance.
Armour May 10. The grant and commission firm of Walt and Dana of this city are sued for 10000 dollars by BE H Bents, a former partner, to establish his claim that he is still partner and entitled to a share in the firm.
Fukwana, D. May 10 Pole and other material for about twenty miles of line have been received by the recently organized Pukwana Telephone and Electric company which will construct telephone lines in different directions from this place.
The seventeenth district convention of the Fifth district W C U will be held at Gary on May 28 and 29. Mrs Luella Ramsty of Woonsocket state president will preside. A feature will be a gold medal contest. Body found after two months in Missouri river near Springfield. Kaward Gardney had been missing from Nile town.
The new church building in Elkton will be dedicated on a Sunday in June with ceremonies planned for the evening. Local officials and attendees are invited as the community marks the occasion.
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