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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
3
President Wilson tells White House correspondents he believes a vast, systematic lobby opposes the tariff bill. He cites paid advertisements and money spent to mislead public opinion, urging public knowledge and action to check the lobby and support scientific methods in policy.
Washington May 26 Senator Crawford said he had new evidence of how the administration tied itself to Coffey Taubman and Johnson in South Dakota He recommended Dr Frank Creamer for examining surgeon of the pension service at Dupres Ziebach county The recommendation was nonpolitical Davenport said Taubman would be the referee for South Dakota and his endorsement would be necessary Lang the special agent investigating the Gregory land office case returned to Washington.
Delegates from across the state gathered in Partington as Bishop Theo dore N Morison led the annual convention of the Episcopal diocese of Iowa. The day featured early communion, a sermon by Bishop Sidney Catlin Partridge of Kansas City on foreign missions, and the Lowa Brotherhood of St Andrew meeting. Officers for Senior and Junior branches were elected, with John Mace Keokuk treasurer and other appointments announced.
May 2 A sudden termination of a discrimination case surfaced as the court grapples with a demurrer. Judge Tripp indicates the cited provisions do not clearly form a valid cause of action, suggesting the suit may not proceed unless technical errors are cured.
Los Angeles May 37. Coroner Hartwell and District Attorney Fredericks oversee the inquiry into the Long Beach pier collapse that killed 46. No grand jury. Coroner may press manslaughter prosecutions if inquest evidence warrants. Probes into graft and construction history of the municipal pier and auditorium begun, with experts appointed for structural inspection.
A deranged auto sped into downtown Chicago today, injuring several bystanders as it plowed along Clark and Madison streets. Police Sergeant Willard Malese led the scene as the vehicle crashed into a shop window, causing panic in the crowded area.
Washington, May 37. Progressive Republicans push to urge the nations committee to call an early convention. Senator Cummins says mediation committees will meet again soon to decide actions to press for a convention. He praises the executive committee, expects a convention, and urges holding it next spring or sooner to avoid defections.
Washington May. The Supreme Court ruled that over 10,000 farmers on western reclamation projects must repay government costs for maintaining and operating the schemes until completion. In a unanimous decision Justice Lamar stated Congress intended settlers to bear maintenance and operation charges, with nearly $1 million already collected and about half a million more due.
Paris action against antimilitary protests with police seizing documents from more than eight officers of the General Federation of Labor in Paris and provinces. Authorities plan prosecutions for sedition of organizers behind demonstrations by soldiers opposing the new three year term of service. Simultaneous seizures yielded incriminating material.
Washington May 47 President Wilson told Senators Chamberlain and Jones he favored government construction of railroads in Alaska. He hoped for a bill this session but noted tariff reform would hinder full endorsement for now. If the Alaska question can be settled without interference, he would consider broader support later.
Nogales Ariz May A winter Dir dier Maxson and his war aeroplane arrived at the seaport unit ready to bomb a gunboat at Guay Tiaa harbors against Simestanei ogly troops. Boston girl safe report from Smyrna confirms a family dispatch.
New York May 25 Senator Stilwell has been found guilty by a jury of bribery. He faces a penalty of five years and a fine of 5000 dollars. He will be sentenced Wednesday. Washington reports no decision yet on the related rate case.
A wide set of brief items report killings in Oregon and Kansas, a mine back-pay decision in Hazelton, a Jeering threat to a teacher in Joliet, opium conspiracies in Washington and Portland, and the death of Bishop Doane in New York. Other notes cover Presbyterian unity, a Seattle wedding case, and a Chicago indictment sweep.
Washington May 21 The Republican executive committee tentatively agreed to a plan to set up a national convention within 60 days after adjournment of Congress to decide on changes in representation. The letter from leaders cites the need to restore fair representation and a primary-based method for selecting delegates. The committee debated moving toward a national convention and called for fair influence for voters in all regions.
In Chicago the city council narrowly passes a $25,000,000 loan amid tense public outcry. A crowded promenade witnesses a chaotic scene as several people are struck on the sidewalk and officials scramble to maintain order. The vote finalizes the financing for municipal needs despite opposition from some deputies and residents.
A Paris exhibition features silhouette targets for prospective duelists as a provocative scene unfolds. In Southampton a group of boys plays near a quayside edge while an old salt, a judge observer, chides one lad. He shrugs at risk saying the uncertainty unsettles him more than a fall.
A seaman sprints 900 feet with heavy suitcases, lip reads at pier end as Kronprinz Wilhelm sails away. A bystander notes ships’ independence. Later Irvin S Cobb teases Frank Chance after a Yankees loss with a joke about third base.
Mrs Keepup, who made it her business to copy neighbors remedies, claims to suffer insomnia as badly and answers that the only real help she has found is to go to bed and sleep it off. Mrs Golthere asks what she does for it and receives the same self served reply from Mrs Keepup.
A Chicago man reports that Grape-Nuts restored his digestion after years of poor appetite and coated tongue. He says after four packages his stomach is normal, he can eat anything with relish, and he feels stronger mentally and physically. The testimonial promotes Postum Co. and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
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