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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
6
Vincent Astor, head of the Astor family, personally surveys wealth tied properties in New York. The inquiry explores irregularities in estate holdings and related dealings. Police involvement is implied but specific charges are not enumerated.
A Cincinnati fire incident reports brave actions by police and firefighters at a burning building on a December day. The scene involved a Union Trust wyelding and Gibann Marke exits, with officers and five firemen aiding civilians and evacuating through corridors as flames spread. Several bystanders were hurt while people escaped the structure.
A police officer Jeeta Deaili was fatally shot during a chaotic scene as officers confronted assailants. Investigators say the suspect, linked to multiple disturbances, fled with a companion before vanishing into nearby areas. Authorities have placed Woodhounds on the hunter trail to locate the suspect believed responsible for the officer’s death.
President Hadley of Yale acknowledged talk of Professor Pott accepting the Kent professorship in law at Yale. He stated no formal action had been taken and the matter was not denied, though no official decision had occurred.
A witness testified the forged letter was genuine as expert claims. Quigley faced perjury charges and the case tied to a national labor group and Detroit exgioston unions, with prosecution detailing the forged signature and related conspiracy.
Tapsing Michigan December 12 police pursue missing man Mex Nines Arrow a former Port Zoatt Nefstinemey believed connected to a fraud as a woman confesses suspicions rise. A quantity of quicklime found beneath a cellar sparks investigation into possible foul play surrounding the contractor’s disappearance. Carl Miller notes the man last seen over a year ago in the area. Also mentioned is Mrs Lorva whose husband died about two years ago under mysterious circumstances in Fort Scott.
Rail strike in England disrupts Northeastern locomotive engin eers and prompts lord mayor of Newcastle to seek settlement. Widely felt disruptions idle coal miners and factory output as Christmas approaches.
Maggie France of Douglas found guilty in federal court of violating the Mann white slave act. Judge Riper sentenced her to one year at Leavenworth penitentiary for transporting Helen Rourie and Jesse Hosler from Fort Wayne Indiana to Douglas Wyoming for immoral purposes.
Sidna Allen, leader of the Hilleytite gunmen who attacked Carroll county court, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Wytheville Virginia. The jury imposed a five year sentence on the defendant, who faced a first degree murder indictment for the killing of Commonwealth Foster.
Local letters describe visitors, trades, and farm life in Cole and nearby towns. Notes mention residents from Bradley and Breckenridge, market activity in Hettinger, travels to Wisconsin, and plans for Christmas events at Carr school house. The column also advocates Woman's Suffrage and comments on its progress and opposition in Ohio.
Two good chamber girls sought immediately by St Charles Hotel Mar marth North Dakota at good wages. Inquire promptly.
A jumble of names and events recalls Will Hawley and family moving east of Lemmon for winter while John Stubrued rents a 160 acre farm from W Mawklemd. Neighbors report Nelv Olsen of Liber, a water pumpter, in the area. O P Reed works for Chas Merry at a coal mine and Carl Berg hosts a Minnesotan visitor. The community braces a late winter storm that slows travel, Jim Johnson completes a homestead entry, and witnesses plus Orville Merory attend a proceedings in Mott with Carl Berg and Nels Olsen of Liberty.
Jim Jam Jems editor A Clark and publisher Clarence D Crockard were indicted by a Fargo grand jury on 28 counts charging obscene material in interstate commerce. Arraigned before Commissioner Mortgomery, each released on 85000 bonds. Trial anticipated at Bismarck federal court in April. shipments cited include Great Northern Wells Fargo Northern Express. Evidence reportedly from Twin City dealers. promotions note Beaufort Hotel advert follows.
All Lemmon Independent School District warrants on the general fund up to and including number 356 have been called for payment and interest ceases on the same from this date.
Estray animals received by the Lemmon city pound. A sorrel gelding about 900 pounds aged 9 bears U brand on right shoulder and flank. A gray gelding about 1000 pounds aged 9. Owner must claim by paying charges. Poundmaster Lemmon, December 9, 1912.
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