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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
5
June 24 report from Center Minnesota describes Mertesdorf a wealthy pioneer about seventy years old, leaving home with a butcher knife near the river after family illness and hail damage fears. He was unbalanced by distress and wandered toward the water, prompting concern over his safety and welfare.
Major Funkhauser, city morals censor, has approved a city council ordinance permitting adult only moving pictures. The measure allows white state films and similar works to be shown under the new adult only designation in Chicago.
Bloomington mourned Adal E Stevenson with business suspended and city draped in mourning. The body rested two hours in the courthouse rotunda as thousands filed by. A procession led to the church with a band, guardsmen, and Stevenson Escort Club members, followed by 300 miners from the McLean County mine where he served as president, plus bar association members, the mayor, city officials, and numerous local groups.
Paris experiences widespread destruction as a severe storm racks the city. Flooding and ground subsidence cause collapsed buildings near Saint Lazare and Montmartre, with three bodies recovered and many injured. Water gas and electricity were cut citywide as crews and firemen search for victims and shore up safety.
A fractured missive suggests Curtis, Portland mayor, seeks the Maine governorship. It notes Democratic nomination dynamics with figures like Asher G Hinde and others, while Republicans include Peters and Wothurrisey, amid party renegotiations.
G n Torreon reports describe Huerta loyalists facing a massive advance by Villa and Zapata. Villa’s East and West divisions, about 15 00 and 14 000 strong, move along the coast with Zapata’s force estimated 20 000 to 25 000, yielding a total near 49 000 converging on Mexico City.
Reports from refugees describe a massacre by Turks in Phokia twenty five miles northwest of Sinirah. Armed attackers looted and burned buildings. Turkish police reportedly resisted. Greek inhabitants fled or reached Salonika. many wounded and starving upon arrival. Bodies said to be thrown into a well.
Gorham New Hampshire June 17 Harry K Thaw denied a report he planned to leave the United States He said his only destination is Pittsburgh and that once he receives permission he will go home to be with his family and manage his interests He added he has no intention of going abroad.
In Butte a longtime police officer M. B. McMichiela was taken into custody on grand larceny charges. He allegedly robbed a woman friend of 180 in cash and jewelry amid an investigation led by a constable.
A fragmentary report describes a proposed alliance among several small nations to maintain neutrality. Nations listed include Holland Sweden and others amid tensions with larger powers. The piece hints at geopolitical maneuvering regarding colonial interests and potential shifts in regional power dynamics.
Fragmentary text shows disrupted lines about a request or pledge. Mentions names like Tandon and Pantturat with unclear actions and a Premier figure. Lacks coherent events, dates, or places. evidence sparse for a definite news item.
The Chicago report notes Jones nominates Charles Hamlin of Boston for governor, with Washington’s support seen. The president’s selection faces Senate review as party leaders signal broad backing for the appointment.
Twenty five Russian lawyers face trial in St Petersburg accused of insulting the Ministry of Justice related to the Mende Beillika case. They protested during Bellen trial claiming the Kiev court and justice ministry were influenced by prejudice and national enmity.
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