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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
2
Readable fragments note a 1905 athletic year with a focus on Oxtler and leg ages or efforts. Details are unclear but imply a local event or season arc tied to dates and regional athletics. No full names or places are resolvable from the fragment.
A Northern Plains dispatch notes the 1912 third party push led by Roosevelt supporters amid Democratic opposition. Iowa Senator Cum mins disagrees with the movement while South Dakota and Illinois Republicans brace for fragmentation. North Dakota delegates debate Congress nominating contests, with Simpson and Norton vying on first and second choice ballots. Heavy rains caused crop damage near Stowers Hall, injuring fields and quarters. Texley and Bergeson suffer major losses.
The piece argues that publicity is essential to clean elections and public morality. It critiques money in campaigns, lists notable contributors, and notes Roosevelt’s push for transparent funding and detailed disclosure during the presidential nomination race.
The Aberdeen News argues against a new convention or impartial tribunal to resolve disputed Republican delegations. It contends Roosevelt cannot rejoin harmony, Taft remains firmly in control, and a fresh convention would not advance the party or Taft’s interests.
Mr and Mrs Anton Gress of Washugal Washington travel with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Peter Schnell F C Totten a physician and surgeon located in the Macomber Building
Senators Johnston of Alabama and Jones of Washington argued over Lorimer's ouster as the Lorimer case neared a vote. Jones cited witnesses against Lorimer causing his changed view while Johnston defended Lorimer, condemning clamor and urging honor. Smith of Michigan criticized press influence and pledged honesty amid alleged perjury on both sides in the historic probe.
Four small girls perished in a water filled clay pit near South Amboy as their shoes and stockings lay at the edge. Local authorities investigated the tragedy reported from Perth Amboy New Jersey on July 4.
The Cummings Fly Shield promises guaranteed protection for horses against flies. For sale by Hoehn the Harness man.
Chicago July 11 The demand of the street car employes for an average wage increase and a contract change, approved by W D Mahon president of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes, has been presented to the companies. The men seek an average rise of cents per hour for all employees which would boost the payroll by almost $1,000,000 annually.
Atlantic City keynote by temporary chairman Clinton N Howard blasts President Taft as surrendering to liquor interests, assaults Colonel Roosevelt over Panama canal plans and alleged campaign tricks, and derides Democratic opponents as weak on temperance.
White Pins NY July 11. Dr John W Russell head of Matteawan insane asylum testified that Thaw could safely be released to the custody of a special attendant De Adolph Meyer though he believed Thaw was never of unsound mind. He warned release might affect others and noted Thaw had previously been allowed to return to his former mode of living.
Frank J. Cheney of E. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case. Notary public confirms this December 6, 19. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Conisborough England July 11 reports a sixth explosion in the local colliery. At least seventy five men were killed with additional fatalities feared among the miners who were overcome by smoke and gas. Rescue attempts and inquiries into the accident are underway amid harsh conditions and ongoing body recoveries.
Advertisement notes prompt attention and ready money for farm loans. Instructions to see or write Brought Investment Co. at Land Office Building, Lemmon. Also mentions Cummings Fly Shield and Hoehn’s Harness Shop sells helmets.
New York July 1 William M Lawrene, 40, a prominent member of the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, confessed to stealing upwards of 26 000 from his employer and said he bought a revolver to wipe out his disgrace as police took him into custody.
Cook residents report crop gains and a lively Fourth of July in the vicinity. potatos and new potatoes praised. creamery plans discussed as community spirit grows. local events include an auto, visits by families, horse drives to Canada, and a well attended Independence Day gathering with a rain delay and speeches.
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