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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
3
A fragmented ad style passage discusses wallpaper paint and prices, mentions a ready mix product with water, long lasting finish, and a free book offer from Alabastine Company with address details. Includes unrelated jokes and a poem about a ring.
The article lists great bells from St Pauls in London to Westminster’s Big Ben, Peter of York, and a vast Buddhist monastery bell near Canton. It notes weights from 12 to 17 tons, diameters up to 22 feet, and a cost of ten thousand dollars for Peter of York, plus a grim tale of eight workers killed during casting circa 1400 under Emperor Yanglo.
A physician recounts years of coffee use with heart palpitations and a near fatal attack. He switched to Postum with boiled water and butter, noting relief and advising friends and patients to quit coffee. The testimonial, from Postum Co., promotes The Road to Wellville and cautions against tea and coffee.
Levee breaks near Torras flood New Roads area as water spreads across plantations in Mississippi bottoms. Irvinville reports 14 feet of water with 150 marooned. Federal relief prepares aid while looting blamed in Grosse Tete and Fordoche. Rail traffic southward severely threatened. In Wisconsin, La Crosse reports Mississippi River at 9.7 feet, highest in a decade, with danger near 12 feet.
May 14 report from Deadwood South Dakota notes Slavonian miners Mike Chil ar Nick Chilar and Steve Flefkovich fell 20 feet from a 20 foot trestle while riding a hand car down a mountain grade on the North Western railway. Chil ar died Chilar seriously injured Flefkovich slightly hurt. The crash followed a broken brake stick after the car gained speed across the trestle.
Galesburg Michigan May 14 with the exception of three of it 110 tredgeht handlers employed by the Burlington road here all returned to those thine cheeks at 11 a'vtock today and went on a strike. The eight handlers who received 181 a day made a demand for a 15 percent wage increase recently. The company offered to put the men to work on the tonnage system or let them continue to draw their present wages. The decision to strike today was made at a meeting Sunday afternoon when every member of the union was present. Burlington officials say they will have men at work here with little delay. There have been no disturbance.
A mail train left Sedalia by Sunday morning derailed near Eta, Missouri, 60 miles west of here, killing engineer Joby Linsberry. Several passengers were injured, including Miss Lee Vincent who sprained a back, Hugh Kukendall with severe scalp injuries, and H W Kolkmeyer with head and shoulder injuries. W P Watson and Basil Woods were also hurt. all received treatment and resumed travel.
St. Louis May 13 Mrs Annie Hunning charged with the murder of her husband was scheduled for a second trial in the circuit court at Hillsboro Missouri convened at 10 o clock this morning. Both sides declared readiness to proceed. Joseph Seidl indicted with Hunning and sentenced to life imprisonment was expected to be the principal witness for the state.
Phoenix May 1 An advisory vote for federal judges and United States Senators was unanimously recommended to pass by the state senate. The bill aims to influence federal judge appointments by popular election, a possible first for a state.
Philadelphia May 14 The Pennsylvania Railroad unveils a major executive reshuffle ending numerical VP designations. Samuel Rea becomes VP with line for presidency, W W Atterbury promoted to VP in charge of operation, George D Dixon to VP in charge of traffic, Henry Tatnall named VP in charge of finances, W Heyward Myers to VP in charge of real estate purchases and insurance. Board confirms numerous promotions across freight and legal divisions, elevating many former assistants to new VP and division roles.
Washington May 1 The proposed dollar diplomacy treaties with Honduras and Nicaragua to be tied to U S revenues and administered by U S offices were rejected by the Senate foreign relations committee. The vote on the ratification bill was 7 to 4 with Senator Borah voting with Democrats in opposition to a favorable report and Senator Smith absent.
Kannas City, Mo May 14 Missouri railway depots must be clean now The state board of railway commissioners decided to cooperate with the state board of health to provide sanitary conveniences for travelers The Health board abolished train cups roller towels common combs and brushes and the railway commissioners ordered the same rules for depots Water tanks must be provided sanitary drinking cups on sale a cuspider for every five seats spitting signs must be posted washrooms swept at least once daily and other necessary sanitary conveniences to be provided at each station
In Berlin on May 18 the budget committee of the Reichstag approved the May 9 resolution from the clerical party calling the imperial chancellor to curb dueling in the army and an amendment demanding the compulsory dismissal of duelists from military service.
New York May 12 records of all kinds have been claimed by steamships entering port, but none stranger than the boast of the Columbia of the Anchor line which completed a Glasgow voyage without selling a drink. There was plenty to drink on board Yours, but all passengers were total abstainers.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa, the state’s junior senator, is announced to address the public at Temple Grand opera house in Creston Tas on Tuesday evening May 14. The event will mark a notable political appearance in the town.
Minneapolis May 14 A push to retire two bishops at the current session follows petitions criticizing bishops who charge fees for sermons while drawing a 5009 salary plus travel expenses. Memorials urge salary adequacy and restrict high lecture prices that burden poorer churches seeking episcopal presence. Rumors say moves favor episcopal residences in Copenhagen Rome Hamburg and a retention at St Paul with Minneapolis proposals opposed.
New York May 14 The long deferred federal suit for the dissolution of the American Sugar Refining company comes to a hearing tomorrow before Wilson B Brice special master to take testimony District Attorney Wise and Assistant District Attorney Knapp represent the government in the proceedings to break up the sugar trust as a conspiracy in restraint of trade The court of appeals has allowed 60 days for the government to present testimony 105 days to the defense for answering testimony and 30 days each for rebuttal.
In Des Moines area dispatches Ottumwa secured the next convention site for postoffice clerks and cartiers. Delegates press for eight hour day and a straight pension plan, preferring an independent system to the current contributory scheme. Meeting held locally today with debate over promotions and wage variations.
Delegates gather in Wikel-Barre to debate the tentative agreement with anthracite operators as the United Mine Workers convention opens tomorrow. Most delegates are en route and expected to assemble on Main Street amid a wave of public interest and authority-imposed security measures.
In May at Kan., Rosy Kapaun a bride of three months was found strangled with bruising, discovered behind an old carpet at her home as police report she died resisting an assault. Her husband left the house. twist Kapaun, 60, father in law, was arrested and jailed in Marion.
North Adams May 13 Frank Wheelock of Williamstown appeared in North Adams wearing his wife's long wind trimmed coat astrakhan rubbers and no coat vest or pants. He had been on a spree for several days and his wife hid his clothes in a rain barrel to stop his drinking. He set out to walk six miles in his strange attire seeking liquor.
Washington May 1 The Senate judiciary committee decided to report favorably the Works resolution restricting presidential tenure to a single six year term. A minority report favoring a four year term will be produced by the veterans The reports are expected in day or tho
Chicago May 14 Secretary William Hayward of the Republican National Committee arrived to lead the preliminary work for the hearing on contests set for Tune 6. He outlined a plan for representation by congressional districts based on actual votes, a shift previously discussed but not enacted. Plans by Hayward and Treasurer Upham will be reviewed by Col. Harry S. New, with other officials due to arrive to organize the convention preliminaries. The subcommittee will decide seat allotments for visitors as it handles contests, amid a surge in notices. Louisiana Third District submitted a new contest, and total contests are expected to rise from 219 four years ago to about 275 this year.
Burlington May 14. The state democratic convention will convene next Thursday in Burlington. Chairman Reed predicts the gathering will be the largest in Iowa Democratic history. Hundreds offer to house delegates, many bands expected, car owners donate auto use, boy scouts to guide visitors. Wednesday reception at the Coliseum honors Champ Clark Jr. A monster rally to follow with Carter Harrison and other prominent Democrats. Clark’s law manager Jameson says the convention will be controlled by the Clark forces.
Mason City May 11 The purchase of a railway ticket from Austin Minnesota to Des Moines would have saved John L Webber a wealthy resident to Ingenue Glenville a town north of Northwood more than 14000 according to a decree of the district court in Austin which awarded Mrs Sadie Webber daughter in law of John Webber 1500 for alleged alienation of affections of her history. The costs in the case were 53 dollars.
May 13 in Hoxton the biennial election of Daughters of the Revolution officers opened the convention with delegates from across the country. A Massachusetts reception for officers and guests followed. The session runs until Wednesday when officers will be elected. Mrs Adeline F Fitz of Wakefield Massachusetts will retire after two terms as president. A large New York delegation supports Mrs Clarence S Neak first vice president general to fill the vacancy.
The body of Ernew Danburn of Stanton, a Vitunks disaster victim, arrived Wednesday afternoon and funeral services were held Thursday at the family home and Lutheris church. He is survived by his mother, one sister and five brothers. his wife and child, who were drowned, were not recovered.
May 13 at the municipal electric light and water plant a water heater exploded fatally injuring John Weber. He was badly burned about the head and taken to hospital where recovery was considered unlikely.
Princeton N J May U President Taft arrived at 8 am to attend the inauguration of John Hibben as president of Princeton University The ceremony began at 11 am with a procession and oath of office given by Associate Justice Pitney Chief Justice White attended with Justices and dignitaries A luncheon followed and the day included an annual baseball game Taft plans to attend and Hibben spoke on higher education stressing the development of the whole man and the university role in cultivating devotion to knowledge
In Indianapolis on May 14 the socialist national convention moved to review special committee reports on immigration and propaganda among farmers plus a campaign for women voters in states granting the ballot. The immigration committee split, with majority urging stricter Asiatic exclusion and minority denying Pacific coast workers demand for such policy. Candidates for president and vice president were to be nominated Friday with adjournment slated for Saturday.
Toston May 14 The board of insanity experts chosen by Governor Foss to assess Clarence V. Tilcheron, former Baptist clergyman, who killed Alyis Linnell, spent most of Sunday on exhaustive testing. The session followed a day with Richeson 0 Wie Charles, and two hours of preliminary questioning. Report expected for the governor before the executive council meeting Wednesday.
Atlanta May 1 Mrs Daisy Ulrich Grace charged with shooting her husband fainted in court after a jailer showed her how the gallows operate. He demonstrated the trap and black cap, she screamed and collapsed, later revived as officials described the scene.
Burglars forced a small safe within the Clayton post office area to open and took 2500 in stamps and 117 in cash with about 1580 in cash and stamps left behind. Shattered safe pieces and debris were found strewn into the Schmidt apartment above as investigators recount a loud explosion scene. Police believe the burglars were novices due to the amount of explosive used.
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