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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
6
The fragmentary OCR reads unclear but mentions a Fri eve setting and a bow office. No definitive persons, places, organizations, or events emerge to form a grounded news item.
Amid rising danger two trapped entombed men are reported in an East Lehigh colliery after a collapse. Rescue teams work through rock and debris with hope high, as authorities press to reach the missing workers and assess chances of survival.
A garbled report describes officials addressing a New Year event in Chicago with references to celebrators and a parade. Mentions a large crowd, socialites, and an investigative context with authorities and witnesses discussed, though details are unclear due to text corruption.
In a police action a squad of detectives searched a Rockefeller residence and nearby grounds seeking evidence. The report notes the involvement of a sergeant and references authority and potential warrants. The chaotic text indicates a formal pursuit connected to a larger investigation.
Report notes 514 injured in incidents around 912, Jan events. Majority victims German as authorities hint German clusters used guides amid naval failures. Officials cite economic and party pride as factors in risk.
Thirty three union officials convicted in the dynamite conspiracy reach Fort Leavenworth. They receive numbers, are bathed, shaved, and placed in gray prison garb. Tense, whispering farewells occur with Hockin shunned as a traitor. The journey includes a secretive, tightly controlled transfer with limited contact and a somber mood among the inmates.
Paso Texas dispatches report insurgents under Salazar defeated after a three day fight. Four days of clashes left about 450 dead and wounded as Salazar’s forces retreated to the Escondido mountains, 150 miles southwest of Paso.
London cabbies obeyed an order to strike forcing residents to use hansoms and four wheelers as fuel shortages rose. Petrol previously 14 cents a gallon jumped to 8 cents, with chauffeurs offering 31 cents refused by employers.
A Chicago Rock Island and Pacific engine hit a buggy two miles north of Eckelland Kansas killing four members of the Wilson family. The incident occurred as the buggy carried Wilsons and two children. Rear Admiral Philip H. Cooper, U S N, retired, died at Morristown New Jersey at age sixty eight. He entered Annapolis at age fourteen and served until retirement for ill health in 1.
Washington officials of the Department of Justice oppose repealing the Judicial Code provision known as criminal appeals. The change would affect government rights to take certain criminal cases to the Supreme Court, potentially defeating anti trust prosecutions of the Parte and Arctic Railway and Navigation and other transport firms. It could also halt prosecutions of United Shoe Machinery Company officials.
The Denver report notes a Democratic majority of forty four on joint ballot as the Nineteenth Colorado General Assembly convened. Balloting for two U S senators begins January fourteen with Governor Elect Ammons and other Democrats to be inaugurated. Primary candidates are Governor J F Shafroth for the long term and C B Thomas to replace the late Senator Charles Hughes Jr.
Washington reports Alaska mines produced 21,850,000 dollars in 1911 with 16,560,000 from gold. Since 1880 Alaska’s mineral production totals 228,000,000 dollars per Geological Survey annual figures. Submarine contracts awarded for eight ships split between Lake Torpedo and Electric Boat firms.
Green's Flour and Feed store announces carloads of apples now available at wholesale and retail prices. The message invites customers to stock up as the supply arrives, noting the favorable bargain.
Local notes report a county commissioner passing through Stower en route to Selma for fire proof evidence. John Stevens began duties in Hettinger with Charlie Wiesbeck covering chores. Bridge completion north of Ed, Kirk’s place aids travel. several residents travel for holidays and visitors appear from Lemmon and Ortonville. Nora W Stowers lands a three month teaching term at Selma starting January. multiple residents dine, move, or host New Year gatherings at Warfield and Lathrop homes.
Alpha Texley injures arm. F Gapman presents proof last Saturday. Mr and Mrs B L Cameron dine with friends for New Year in Lemmon. Marguerite Saunders visits Lemmon during holidays. Geo W Shrader family travels to holidays. Mrs Shrader recovering from illness. N Kurt visits town. John Geeres returns for his mother’s funeral. Edwin Harvey visits Lemmon during days. Electric Massage offered at City Barber Shop with new equipment and facial service.
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