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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
1
Engineer B H Borresen reported the Haynes Lignitte mine operates at capacity during a recent visit. Improvements over the past year include a private railway to the Milwaukee main line, own cars and equipment, and plans for a large electric power plant to light the mine and town of Haynes in the coming year.
North Dakota Supreme Court controversy nears unification as a hearing is set for January 16 to consider action taken in December. The case involves whether certain justices were lawful members of the court. District judges from Mandan and Fargo will participate with the Supreme Court.
President of Cooperative Ex volature to Cass Incorrant vlution urges an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in St on a newly established demurrage rate. He argues the charges are exorbitant and seeks changes to allow banks to lend 75 percent of grain value while limiting loan exposure to 15 percent of the value, signaling a shift in current law amid grain shipment delays.
Several road bills were introduced in the Pierre house to meet Shackelford act obligations. A motion to reconsider a resolution on removing department offices failed after a heated debate. Measures include tax relief for farmers repairs up to 3000 dollars and efforts to curb legal interest to eight percent. Senate committee timing and I W W countermeasures noted.
Pierre Jan 6 The legislature faces a decision on drought rules with a temperance bill to allow individuals to ship in monthly limits of whiskey or beer while drinking at home remains legal. Prohibitionists push a rival measure to ban possession and private drinking, create state officers, require affidavits, and ban liquor ads.
In Bonhomme county the Democratic candidate John Matuska won the sheriff’s race by five votes over Republican L A Eads. Eads challenged the result and Judge Tripp in Yankton declared Eads the winner by sixty two votes after a contest process. The change occurred in Scotland pre the election officials.
Baltimore Sun presents a reflective verse urging courage and steadfastness in the face of hardship. The lull in prose hints at devotion, resilience, and moral triumph, framed as a tribute to enduring trust and heroic resolve.
Colonel Boyd Wales led the brigade from December 23 to 31 on the Mexican border during the absence of Colonel Hoffman and while Colonel Bullard recovers. Lieutenant Colonel William Hazle commanded the 4th South Dakota Infantry. Captain Eugene J. Foster assisted the brigade adjutant, and 1st Lt. Martin G. Sebiak in Ross led Company B.
A dramatic note warns of a Filipino style threat of war linked to General Perlan s troops on Mexican soil with border towns like Brownsville and San Benito in potential targets. The piece also recalls a South Dakota regiment viewing Redfield 1915 encampment reels showing their parade and Col. Boyit Wales.
A weekly hospital summary notes the brigade has a very low sick rate and excellent camp conditions. No dangerous or contagious diseases are present, indicating strong health status across facilities.
Tastried Headquarters announced official test figures from Brownsville District for the week ending November 4. The 4th South Dakota led the brigade by three points. Oklahoma Infantry tied for first in one battalion group. Other regiments earned district honors. Co K members conducted a kangaroo court with a first trial finding the prisoner not guilty.
The Commercial Club starts noonday lunches on Monday each week for several months to discuss welfare of the city and county. Key topics planned include city sewage health and organizing a corn club to boost farmers' corn production. Members urged to attend and participate.
In Bismarck on January 9 the Non Partisan League saw its bid for an immediate constitutional convention blocked for now. A senate bill by M L McBride of Dickinson called for a special election next November to elect delegates and to hold the convention in July 1918, challenging the voters’ yes or no. League leaders argue Gov Fragier’s election proves approval.
Watertown shipping interests and others in South Dakota have served notice of appeal from the state supreme court to the U S Supreme Court. The clerk at Pierre is preparing the record for forwarding to Washington D C. The December 5 decision denied Bailey’s motion to vacate a temporary restraining order affecting different rates to Bronx Falls Mitchell Water Aberdeen.
The South Dakota Supreme Court granted a new trial Saturday citing the Cir Court and Fred M. Bell who received a 14 year term for the killing of Herron. The case is set for a retrial on May 13, 1915.
A bhiz zard visited the Northwest bringing heavy snow drifts that rushed in during a fierce blizzard. The region then saw a warm chinook as wind swept prairie snows away and the ground began to bare, ending the severe winter conditions.
Iver Johnson entered a guilty plea on a pigging charge. Justice Lowden will hear the case again before Judge Crawford in Bowman, with Sheriff Norem holding the prisoner. Johnson is described as a good worker, though ignorant of the new law, in Bowman County Pioneer.
Rapid City considers forming a corporation to build an alfalfa palace in the city. The plan includes decorating the building with alfalfa and hosting a week of entertainment and agricultural lectures each fall to boost the local industry and showcase alfalfa production.
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