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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
6
Huron South Dakota reports variable conditions with below normal temperatures and limited sunshine. Rain fell April 30 and May 1, with scattered precipitation later. soil remains moist, outdoor work slowed by wet areas, and frosts occurred midweek but caused no damage.
In Custer South Dakota May 9 Adventists foresee the world’s end today due to earthquakes wars and rumors of war. They prepare for the change with final arrangements and a large farming community following. Ramona Times is reported sold to G A Sterling of Webster and editor F L Jackson steps down.
A severe windstorm struck the city causing fatalities and damage. Officials urge residents to stay indoors as cleanup teams assess the destruction. Emergency services respond to collapsed structures and downed power lines across several neighborhoods.
The article compiles diverse items including a meeting of Congregationalists on May 14 and local civic notes. It references church growth, finances, and property, plus brief city briefs from Woonsocket Deadwood Watertown Parkston about bribe cases, a courthouse decision, gas installation, and an institute for teachers in Hutchinson county. The most readable fragments cover church activity, a mayoral bribe incident, a Deadwood landmark case, Watertown gas project, and Parkston teacher institute.
Mrs Violet Tewksbury, extradited from Paris at her husband Lewis Green’s instigation, was charged in London with passing fraudulent checks. She was acquitted after a three day trial as her husband walked beside her in public, a scene described amid the courtroom proceedings and local street observations.
The article reports a potential oil discovery near Watertown with descriptions of an odor of kerosene along a spring and surrounding surface indications. M. Dorengas Iron Winvis owns the land and says an expert will assess the ground in a few days amid questions about regional oil beds and drillers potentially passing through productive pockets.
A current rumor claims all participants in the wrecking of the Walworth County court house will be jailed. I B Foster of Portland Maine alleges plans to file suits to restrain Selby from seizing Bangor townsite. Last Friday the records and safes were moved back to Bangor, designated as county seat. This closes a bitter county seat dispute that may become an election issue.
Charles Shea, twenty miles southeast of here, died after entering a well and suffocating from gasoline fumes. This marks the third fatal accident within a short time for the family as a series of misfortunes unfolded.
Watertown South Carolina May 8 The state Sunday school convention will meet in the city in a three days session starting one week from Friday It promises to be the most notable assembly in the history of the organization National and international representatives will attend The entertainment committee expects to entertain over 200 delegates from out of town.
Trade activity rises as coal field strikes end and markets stabilize. Reports show price recovery for recent commodities and increased business across regions. Weather and shipping conditions influence supply chains as port activity remains varied. Financial angles focus on labor market shifts and continued demand in industrial sectors.
A muddled, fragmentary report describes a German betrothal involving a gun heiress and a noble ring. It mentions a large sum, a secrecy pledge, naval officers, preparatory festivals, and a forthcoming royal visit to Krunn reeilence in Essen.
Market notes show cattle activity mixed to strong with prime cattle near 6.46 to 6.50 per cwt for heavy ends. cows around 4.14 to 4.60. bulls and stockers in the 5.00s to 6.00s. Sheep pricing modest at about 4.00 to 4.25. hogs $2.50 to 2.85. yearlings and feeders reported at 3.25 to 5.00 with regional price variations.
May 14 Chicago cash quotes show mixed grain and provisions with No 2 white wheat at 4 1 2. rye 3 1 2. timothy seed prime 3 20 to 3 35. flax about 4. butter steady. eggs steady. cheese 9 1 2 to 9 3 4. Minneapolis shows wheat variants around 7s. New York and Chicago exchanges list various minor price shifts as markets respond to supply signals.
The United States government obtained an unconditional surrender against the paper trust in a Sherman Act case. The court found the defendants conspired to restrain trade in the paper industry. Prices fell from about 2.25 to 2.35 per hundred to around 1.85, aiding newspaper publishers nationwide and promising renewed competition among mills.
In New York City the Proprietary Association of America faced a sharp outcry as Attorney General Moody moved to restrain certain associations and individuals alleged to control drug prices. President Cheney dismissed the injunction as absurd, saying the claim is a misnomer and that retailers freely choose suppliers. The convention drew leaders from the Wholesale National Druggists Association and Retail Druggists Association, with Frank J. Cheney of Toledo as president and others from Chicago and New York filling top posts.
May 14 Durban reports show a thousand Zulus marching to join Rebel Chief Bomburta as colonial troops rush to prevent their actions. The text mentions wind rituals, witch doctors sacrificing children for immunity, and a ceremonial girl used to collect medicine before battle.
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