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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
2
The New York Zoological Park tops the world for totals of mammals birds reptiles and amphibians with 14004 specimens, while Iserlin follows at 8149. The park covers 254 acres including eight miles of walks and ten miles of fences and employs 141 staff.
William Filber was shot in his Willowdale home and his wife Margaret Filber was held as a suspect. A revolver with an exploded cartridge was found nearby, and bloodstains plus a fresh cut on Margaret indicate a quarrel. Filber had left town earlier and had recently threatened police protection.
Spearfish South Dakota Sept 9 Ernest a rancher near the city owns a dog that follows a vegetarian diet. Each morning he feeds turnips beets and similar vegetables to milch cows while the dog watches and then gorges on the vegetable meal. The animal will not eat meat or scraps beyond milk and bread.
Rapid City reports continuing wolf depredations despite state rewards and poison efforts. H. M. Crowhurst from the Bad Lands near Scenic notes 20 young colts killed on the 61 ranch and 15 on the Brown ranch, with other losses totaling thousands. Full grown horses also attacked, some killed or hamstrung, requiring slaughters. Wolves reportedly travel 50 to 60 miles in one night.
Washington December 9 Roosevelt plans to advise an army of 100000 men in its final program. The article notes a likely increase in manpower and that about sixty thousand troops are already accounted for.
Missouri River routes become central in talks between rail and road interests as the Interstate Commerce Commission weighs pricing through key river ports. The decision could shift freight rates affecting Des Moines Omaha Kansas City and other Missouri River hubs, with shippers fearing higher costs if rail routes prevail.
Parkston residents push to move county seat from Olivet to Parkston citing railroad access. Petition signed by over 1,400 bona fide county voters supporters claim Parkston’s railroad location benefits the county administration.
Mr and Mrs Chris Bertsch from the estate tried to cross the Jim river south of here when a watchman enforcing quarantine restrictions blocked them. The horses panicked, the wagon tipped into a ditch, throwing Mrs Bertsch who held a child in her arms. she was injured and the incident may lead to a damage suit.
The 10 year old son of R Wolbrink of Corsica South Dakota was cutting weeds along a highway when he stepped in front of a sickle. He was injured as the mowing machine moved, both feet badly lacerated with toes cut and near severing of the heel. Doctors expect recovery without complications.
Bernard Cunningham, a veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars, dies at his daughter’s home eight miles southwest of Armour. Born March 17 1812 in Longford Ireland he was 96. He sailed as a British navy seaman then in merchant marine and served with General Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War. The State Medical Association elected officers J A Brown Sioux Falls president Smiley Mitchell first vice W H Moore second vice R D Alway Aberdeen secretary treasurer.
Mrs. Charles C. Pennington files for divorce in Tincinnath Ohio alleging her husband refuses to send their children to school or permit homeschooling. She claims pressure from relatives and cites her late father as a former Indian Supreme Court member.
Four trainmen were killed in a head on collision between a westbound Northern Pacific passenger train and a freight near Paradine, with one tramp injured. The wreck left multiple fatalities and several survivors, investigators examining the scene.
In Ort County yesterday George Suber aged 16 was killed when he and a companion were thrown from a wagon during a punt near Ort. A gun discharged on a quick turn striking Suber as the wagon lurched, ending the incident with his death.
Relatives in Yankton South Dakota were notified of the death at Himer Texas of John Klemme the first death in the family in 57 years. Mr and Mrs Klemme rs are daughters recently fed their 62d wed.
Two athletes, Robert V. Loughlin and Will H. Starky, began a 150 mile foot trek from Pierre to Huron to attend the state fair September 7 11. They travel via Blunt Highmore Miller Wolsey with banners reading We are walking to the state fair at Huron. A state fair band will greet and escort them into Huron as part of conditioning for football work.
Fourteen years of drought left Lake Madison four miles long and one mile wide dry, turning the area into grass and endangering a chautauqua project. A feeder lake, Lake Herman, also dried briefly but later recovered. Last year officials pursued an artesian well to restore water but failed. this year the lake regained its former depth and now supports a pleasure steamer.
Boneston records an incident where Miss Sinkular, a milliner from Herrick South Dakota, killed herself with a shotgun after being accused of starting a town fire that destroyed much of Herrick last July. She faced a preliminary hearing in Bone steel before Judge Biggins and was bound over for circuit court on $1000. family status noted as well to do.
Emanuel Mandel, vice president of Mandel Bros., a leading Chicago merchant, died last night of paralysis in Basel, Switzerland, according to a dispatch received today.
Spokane dispatch reports Presidental candidate William Howard Taft replies to a facetious job offer as a shovelman from D. Van Aredale of Spokane. Taft says he is not available for the next two months due to campaign duties and other commitments.
Speech notes that bleaching of wheat flour with nitrous acid slows digestion and may affect nutrient absorption. Professor Jamies H Shepard argues a law banning flour bleaching could be considered, citing widespread use and pending federal inquiries.
Ridgewater records Miller, the night watchman, has secured an automobile to patrol the town. He plans to give hobos a free ride from any location to the village jail.
United States district court opens its full term in Deadwood South Carolina with Judge Carand presiding. The grand jury is to return new indictments after clearing old business, listing members from Aberdeen Wentworth Florence Arden Vermillion Mitchell and other towns.
Captain and Mrs J E House celebrated their golden anniversary in Canton on September 5 or 6 with many friends attending. They wed in Portage City Wisconsin in 1855 marking half a century of marriage.
In Claremont South Dakota Phillip Ellery, after being forgiven by farmer Jesse Barton for an earlier disappearance and horse theft, vanished again following supper while tending hay. A search found no trace, with concerns he may be deranged due to head troubles.
Edward Downard, 62, of a farm 12 miles north of Draper, died by hanging with a halter strap in his son's barn. He was father to Jeweler Downard of the area and had several grown children. He suffered melancholia and previously left town due to business troubles. Remains to be moved to his old home for burial.
Pierre Sept 4 The Democratic Party suffered a setback as the Supreme Court ruled that primary election law intended to place names on the official ballot does not help nominate candidates for executive offices except when no candidate has received votes. The central committee may name nominees only if a vacancy occurs after a primary.
Miller, Sept. 4. Larsa Peterson a prominent farmer was killed while hunting when a dog discharged a gun in the wagon the load of shot entering his neck and killing him instantly. L. Wilcox was hit in the eye by a glancing shot but not seriously hurt.
State Engineer Samuel H ies prepared a United States Department of Agriculture pamphlet titled Irrigation in South Dakota. The work outlines the state's general characteristics, rainfall patterns, temperatures, population, principal industries, and discusses irrigated lands and products. The pamphlet will be issued by the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington D C.
Watertown South Dakota September 4 Mayor John W ticket fills a vacancy on the ticket after S J Mace withdrawal. Mr Martin is a popular county state figure who ran for governor four years ago on the Democratic ticket.
Chicago Sept. 4 A real estate item confirms that William D Boyce the millionaire publisher and his wife with three children have agreed on separation. Boyce conveys his building to the State Bank of Chicago and transfers the Hampden Court residence with Wrightwood Avenue to his wife for nominal sums. Boyce reportedly resides in Bismarck North Dakota while Mrs Boyce travels in Europe.
An unidentified man was killed by a Milwaukee and St. Louis train near Stratford, Aberdeen 8 D. The body was found this morning. A laundry tag bearing the name C. W. Kerr, of Stratford, suggests the man was seen near town earlier and may identify the victim.
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