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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
2
Curiously the low mood in the English pottery trade was linked to wage arbitration in Stoke. Judge Ridgeway blamed hotel staff habits in London for shifts in dining and dining norms. He noted the broader impact on American and European markets, and references to industry leaders and rail stock movements.
A long list of appointments and assignments outlines where pastors will serve across multiple districts and towns. The document, signed by bishop Wilson, details names of supervising superintendents, supply pastors, and specific churches and circuits in South Dakota, with many entries indicating likely future postings and returns.
In Octotun, surgeons entered the residence of Senator Crave and removed six thousand four hundred seven silver items from the wedding regalia. The thieves escaped with the valued silver, while the senator and spouse reportedly received no injuries.
Fragmented report on the Rosebud Reservation marriage and heiress disputes involving Outlaw Sully's daughter Trixie Sing and heirs. Federal actions, land claims, and custody details emerge from a chaotic OCR text with references to Mack Balls, Captain Peterson, and Dakota land issues.
Rev. Jobin Babcock, longtime Episcopal dean of Dakota territory and pioneer minister, died in Sioux Falls at 82 after a gradual breakdown. He left a son in California, a brother at Cornell College New York a sister in New York and another in Philadelphia. He had served at Mitchell and led early territory religious work. An educational lecture course opens with Rev. W Mair of Sioux Falls as first speaker.
Tony Raben of this city celebrated his 44th birthday on Friday October 23 as a 12 pound boy joined his home. Government officials noted he drew No 4956 in the Tripp County drawing. On arriving in Dallas for registration he found a quarter on the platform and saw it as a lucky omen for October. He quotes the Lord is on his side and credits the mascot quarter for October.
State Engineer Lee has received topographical plats from a New York landscape gardener outlining capitol grounds improvements. A small eastern pond and a large artificial lake are proposed, funded jointly by state and city, using state grounds to the east and a condemned city tract north and east. The lake would lie in Hilgers guich, platted but never built due to topography.
Mrs Ada Gorman Magnus, widow daughter of ex Senator Gorman, appeals for her husband Charles Joseph Magnus, arrested as a navy deserter. She vows to defend him against accusations, claiming their marriage proves his past is irrelevant and that she will fight to protect him. She says she even struck a man who harmed him.
Police nationwide hunt targets a 69 year old man described as a wealthy resident of Alamogordo. The suspect is marked as a fugitive in a terrorizing case involving two young blind girls. The report notes intensified efforts across southwestern cities and towns to apprehend him.
A local dispute over church hats emerges with offers of cash to stop wearing them during services. The community faces a moral pressure to discard hats or risk financial strain on a school and local families. A separate report notes a boy’s hog attack near a farm causing injuries and medical care. A legal case in South Dakota concerns a test suit over loss of personnel property in military service, with government appeal planned.
Robbie Miller, an inmate at Me dic’s Island fadera prison and later at Pairbanks Alaska, devised a plan two years earlier to steal gold bricks from a Yukon steamer and hide them around Chenoa river. He traded time for a two year sentence, then served 18 months, and now faces renewed scrutiny as bankers and insurers seek repayment.
Baltimore Md Oct 27 An instrument long needed by the medical profession for measuring blood pressure has been invented by Dr D R Hooker of Johns Hopkins University and J A Eyster of the University of Virginia. The device uses a small box with a rubber bag strapped over the artery at the wrist. A tube connects to a water manometer with a rubber bulb to squeeze and apply pressure so the vein collapses and the reading can be taken.
Benson F. Bidwell, 73, and his son Charles were sentenced today to one to ten years in the penitentiary by federal judge Chethil for swindling thousands of dollars through forged notes or securities. The case involved a complex scheme with fake promissory instruments and fraudulent motor venture promises. The men faced a broad indictment covering multiple financial losses across the United States.
Tati, Oh Oct 25 report that First National Bank of Tati and First National Bank of Deysor Colo face forged paper schemes. A woman alleges forged certificates and stolen identities involved a Denver bank, with claims of $1,600 tied to late husband’s papers. Several related notes reference the Homestake mine and prior certs tied to deceased holders.
Alcester South Dakota calendar notes a big shooting event with clay and live bird contests planned for October 18 and 29 at the gun club. A local obituary reports the death of Ericvi son, a 70 year old respected resident, from stomach cancer on his Alcester farm two miles east.
The Fifth AvenueYerkes mansion and its art treasures may pass to foreclosure by Mutual Life Insurance. Mrs Mary A Yerkes widow of traction promoter faces $242296 debt including $225000 mortgage. Silence by counsel noted. After her death mansion and contents were to go to a corporation including New York mayor and four Metropolitan Museum appointees.
In Cleveland on October 26 a referendum produced a 879 vote defeat for the Muntelpilo Traction company fare franchise. The tally, part of a 75,000 strong vote, could revert railway property to original owners and restore the seven year fare dispute. The city council may grant a new Municipal Traction franchise if needed. Public dissatisfaction with service influenced the result.
In Dakota City Nebraska, Mrs Lora Glass of 41 Retom fm arrives after Mapleton divorce two years ago and, aided by two little goats, reconciles with her former husband. Judge S A Boyles unites them in marriage for a second time to their young life. Near Crofton, Nebraska, they appear happy.
Burglars robbed the State Bank of Virgil on the Milwaukee road sixteen miles southwest of the city, taking about 1600 dollars in cash and several valuable papers. Entry was through a window and the safe blown with dynamite. Detectives hunted for the trio described as professional robbers with no success by 1 a.m.
In Yankton South Dakota October details report a depot office burglary at the Milwaukee line with $41 missing and operator Helm missing along with about $50 reportedly lost at gambling. No clues to thief or Helm’s whereabouts available. Murphy loses federal case against Rock Island railway with directed verdict for the defendant citing plaintiff’s contributory negligence.
Tyndall South Dakota October 22 News reports a dug out collapse at Milesville Stanley County trapping three men Hoy Hampton escaped while Andy Johnson survived. John Rickert remained buried beneath dirt and roots. Hampton returned with help and found Rickert dead, while Rickert’s legs were caught.
Oklahoma City Oct 24 The downpour over the last three days caused serious floods in central and northern Oklahoma. In some areas rainfall neared cloudburst levels. Many reports of loss of life remain unconfirmed and without corroboration.
Mrs. Jennie E. Jarrott of Fort Wayne Indiana petitions for divorce claiming a long pattern of forced relocations since 1891. She says the couple were married in 1891 and were ejected from 16 pieces for nonpayment of rent and had to move repeatedly to dodge eviction.
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