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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
3
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as easy to use for dyeing worn garments and household fabrics including wool silk linen cotton and blends. It urges shoppers to ask druggists for the Diamond Dyes Color Card. A separate note claims an escapement wheel makes 781 000 revolutions every 13 months.
Special dispatch from Harbin Manchuria cites 306 casualties in a train wreck on the Chinese Eastern Railway near Harbin. Victims are identified as Russians and an outlet in Vladivostok confirms the toll at 100 killed.
New York Oct 25 Dan says the widening of economic readjustment begun earlier is seen in reports from major industries and in statistical indicators. After a period of expansion and inflation from artificial stimulus, business faces the inevitable reaction with varying unease. Failures have risen from last year’s low levels as downward price movement gains credibility with rapid market yields and weekly bank clearings at 4,003,545,508 dollars.
Brussels report on League of Nations sessions shows proposals for an international court of justice facing objections over its jurisdiction. Scandinavia objects to court authority beyond League covenant, while progress continues on reports for Geneva.
New York, Oct. 25 Otto H. Kahn banker told the second national industrial tax conference he was not wholly in accord with the tax committee report. He opposed replacing the excess profits tax with higher levies on coffee tea sugar musical instruments gasoline cigarettes tobacco and candy. He argued the excess profits tax is hard to administer and would be repealed though its theory is sound.
Welland Ont October 25 David McNeal once released from a mob by a speech on fair play was acquitted last night of murdering 4 year old Margaret Beacock at Thorold Ont July 13 He faces extradition Philadelphia authorities have issued warrants for his arrest on robbery charges
Mason City and Clarion played to a scoreless tie in a game marked by open play and penalties. Clarion drove to Mason City’s five yard line early but was held. In the second quarter Mason City advances near the goal were halted by penalties.
Mitchell South Carolina Oct 25 Coach Clar?s Mitchell high school defeated Pierre high school 69 to 7 with Dick Smith starring. Plankinton beat Huron high 27 to 0 in yesterday's game at Plankinton.
A lone robber robbed Melstone State Bank at Melstone Montana on Saturday noon. He forced the bookkeeper and a small boy into the vault, took around $2,000, then escaped on a horse. Local authorities reported the incident and sought clues.
Representative John W. Summers of Washington drafts a bill to Congress proposing a tariff on imported wheat, focusing on Canadian shipments. The move signals pressure on grain markets and potential trade friction with Canada.
The Rev Frederick G. Ruff pastor of Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church and owner of an apartment building was shot and killed by tenant Fred W. Sextro who said he mistook the minister for a burglar. Sextro was arrested as police investigate prior rent profiteering concerns and tenant protests reading unfair landlord.
Federal Judge K M Landis received an anonymous note threatening him if he continued attacks on radical movements. He cited war era treason and pledged to expose socialists tied to the St Louis platform as he spoke before the Indiana state teachers convention in Indianapolis.
Niagara Falls on Prospect Point drew a crowd as a man climbed the railing and entered the river. He drifted over the American Falls while spectators watched in shock, waving and shouting farewell. A black derby found nearby bore a note reading This hat belongs to Carl A. Ellis of Hamburg No Y.
New York on October 25 reports the actual condition of clearpe house banks and trust companies for the week shows a deficit in reserves of 23,977,180 dollars due to a decrease from the prior week of 50,233,200 dollars, leaving reserves below legal requirements.
Pilot Pickup piloted a mail plane at 122 mph delivering 350 pounds of mail in a 403 mile run from Cheyenne to Omaha in 3 hours 40 minutes marking the first nonstop mail flight between the two cities. An Ontario police force rule now requires applicants to declare whether they are total abstainers on applications.
Indianapolis October 25 John L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America sent a telegram to President Wilson urging the department of justice to begin legal action to enforce collective bargaining between coal miners and operators in Alabama where a strike has lasted six months.
Kumamoto, Japan, Oct 25. Kens sei-Sai convention with 3,000 members adopted resolutions condemning domestic and foreign policies. They urged reform in foreign policy, economic stabilization through financial reform, universal suffrage, and criticized cadet W for unsatisfactory negotiations with the United States over California.
Chicago reports Frank E. Doremus, chairman of the Democratic National Committee's Midwest division, asserting a coming victory. He claims Indiana will vote for Cox, Kansas shifts from Harding to Cox, and Nebraska sends encouraging reports.
Dewey Conrad aged 17 and John Curtis aged 25 were captured near Council Bluffs by Walnut’s town marshal after breaking into four Walnut stores. They admitted guilt and returned all stolen items including an auto, money, and a tire. Conrad hails from Vermont and Curtis from Ohio. both held on bonds.
Washington dispatch reports a Lutheran convention refused its approval of four resolutions opposing military training in public schools. Members opposed the convention taking action. Plunkett to aid Sims. Rear Admiral Funkett detached from destroyer force to serve as chief of staff to Rear Admiral Sims at the Naval War College. Republic in Tyrol. Lienz Borough proclaims republic as step toward possible fusion with Germany and misuses postage stamps.
Secretary of State Colby denied that the government prompted the deportation of Chicago publisher E. J. Costello from England or consulted with Great Britain on the matter. He said no decision had been made on whether to investigate the deportation. The other item notes Atlantic liners maintaining a growing flowers conservatory and a staffer for fresh cut Towers.
London October 26 The coal strike continues but a general industrial clash seems avoided as miners and government officials agree to extend the truce for several days. Representing the miners were Amidgeman Smillie and Hodges who met Lloyd George and Bonar Law. talks resume Monday morning with a government offer to boost production. J H Thomas warned rail workers to avoid actions that could hinder negotiations while seeking to unite in preserving mineral interests.
London reports Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney of Cork remained in a coma Sunday. His wife and sisters were denied access to the sick room at Brixton jail while his brother stayed at the bedside briefly. The mayoress protested to the Home Office over entry restrictions, cited as medical reasons.
The speech accuses the Wilgon administration of inefficiency and extravagance, claiming the country was humiliated by being subservient to Prussian menace and unprepared for war. The speaker asserts the United States entered and remained in the conflict behind Allied forces for months.
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, sidelined by ill health from a planned western tour for Harding, issued a statement through Senator Harry New harshly criticizing President Wilson and attacking the League of Nations covenant in Chicago on Saturday.
Lincoln Neb Oct 25 the state librarians association elected officers before adjourning president Miss Josephine Lammers Lincoln vice presidents Miss Eleanor Wheeler Schuyler and Miss Grace Countryman Weeping Water secretary treasurer Miss Czarina Hall Omaha the group will seek larger appropriation for the state library commission and more funds for city and county libraries
Milford high school beat Spencer high school 7 to 0 in muddy conditions. LaFoy scored the touchdown and Tortengen added the extra point as Milford extended its winning streak to five games.
New York jury awards Mrs Laura Wilson 200000 claiming husband’s affection caused her damages and could have risen to 250000 if she had asked for it.
Pittsburgh and Corsopolis were shaken by a double murder case as two unidentified men, both shot to death, were discovered in a dense brush outside Gorss. The victims pockets were emptied and investigators suspect the killings occurred in Pittsburgh or Corsopolis before the bodies were moved by car. The missing Italian grocers Joseph Galade and Michael Civeraro were reported as absent since August 13, with no notifications from relatives yet.
In Mexico City on October 25 General Amaro Obregon, president-elect, returned from Dallas and said Americans showed cordiality, suggesting a shift in opinion toward Mexico. He said President Wilson seeks clear policy alignment before recognizing the new government, stressing Mexico’s strength and readiness to meet international obligations. Obregon also met with Provisional President de la Huerta for several hours after returning.
Rochester political leaders including Dr. Augustus H. Strong Dr. J. W. Nixon and Dr. George J. Forbes announced support for Cox and Roosevelt. Other signatories include Prof. Minten Clark, Prof. W. C. Wolgast, Mrs. Helen Probst Abbott Rev. William C. Gannett C Schuyler Davis Cornwell Bentley Dr. Paul Moore Strayer Mrs. Francis A. Macomber and James Johnston.
Bakersfield, Cal Oct 25 The 49 year vigil of Philip Lefthand Indian aged 188 over the leg where his squaw was killed ended today as Lefthand lay in a grave at Weldon. Fire from his blankets while sleeping caused fatal burns after decades of refusing aid or residence. He was buried yesterday in the Weldon cemetery. London Oct 25 The Armenian Premier reportedly refused the Russian Soviet ultimatum to repudi ate the Turkey treaty and sever relations with the entente, noting eastern Armenia frontier threats from bolshevist forces.
Cork reports indicate shops were burned last evening and business windows damaged near the ambush site where an officer and a private were killed and five soldiers wounded, one dying later. Innahannon village also suffered damage.
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