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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
3
Readable fragments show pricing for wheat and oats with local elevator premiums and a barley weight note. Butter pricing and embroidery stamping services are listed, including a patron name and amounts, though the text is incomplete and scattered across the clipping.
Federal grand jury probe into oleomargarine manfacturers drew a clash between Judge Landis and treasury officials over a proposed compromise. Landis questioned the Treasury and Internal Revenue action to settle a felony by paying seven cents on the dollar, asserting Congress and authorities may not permit such a concession.
Parker asserts sole responsibility for the Bank of Commerce failure in Winnebago, denying others aided the shortage. He details signing bank notes for two years, claiming State Bank examiners and auditors backed him while he bore the burden alone. Parker’s defense arguing self blame contrasts with prosecutors’ allegations of broader responsibility.
On a Florida honeymoon trip a prominent Fort Myers lawyer Percy Jones shot Maude, sister in law of his wife, in what authorities call a fatal or near fatal incident. The case stems from alleged deceit about a marriage and financial disputes during the trip. Local reports describe a heated quarrel that escalated to gunfire as the couple traveled in Tripa Florida.
A young woman died in hospital eight days after an attack in the outskirts of Trenton. She was found dragged in a field on December 3, and efforts to obtain a statement from her failed. Police offered no clue to the assailant as investigators pressed for information.
General Daniel Sickles, famed Civil War veteran and former congressman, appears in a financial table detailing his late life expenses and assets. The record notes medical costs, pension adjustments, and landholdings, highlighting the economic strain on the veteran’s household in his final years.
Reports detail heightened tension as suffragettes challenge authorities in London. Residents fear new arrests and harsher measures as police mobilize, with public transport and telephone services affected. Officials respond with warnings and intensified patrols amid growing protests.
Charles H. Hyde, alias 1e Charles H. Atyde, convicted of bribery tied to city contract initiations, was sentenced by Justice Goff to a maximum of three years and six months with a minimum to be determined. The court granted a stay of execution and released him on $25,000 bail pending further proceedings and appeal.
Dan Hoff man shot Mrs. O Wanson, his former wife, and was wounded by her present husband. E Wasson states Hoffman and Wasson are hospitalized with critical injuries. Hoff man had married Hoff man's daughter five years ago, later divorced, and he then married her mother-in-law.
Washington schedules three weeks of hearings on tariff revision with Sessions covering chemicals, oils, pottery, metals, wood, fabrics, wines, tobacco, agricultural products, cotton, flax, wool, and sundries. Senators will preside daily. parties must file applications with the clerk and provide testimony plans and any documents in advance.
Plenipotentiary Noenekielich asserts Servia must secure a Adriatic outlet to live and shape its future. In a Paris interview he says wartime needs force the demand as Austria maintains a wary stance. He travels toward London to press the claim, noting surprise at Austrian behavior.
A fragmentary report describes a Progressive conference second day with speeches from various regions, a luncheon, and cheers for a predicted Progressive victory. Alabama figures are referenced amid attempts to rally Republican opponents.
Tentative plans for a Northwest conference of Progressives were discussed near mid January 17. Donors from Minnesota North Dakota and Alabama invited notable figures including Indian activists and local leaders to attend. The event focus remains on uniting regional progressives amid evolving political strategies.
The president plans a dec 19 departure from Washington for Key West Florida stopping in Panama on the battleship Arkansas with Mrs Taft and Secretary Mills. The party includes the president's brother C P Taft and likely few others. Return date projected for December.
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