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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
3
Press accounts describe widespread distress over eastern state events while some voices express cautious optimism for a country weathering such disasters. The tone mixes concern with belief in resilience amid ongoing upheaval.
Locals report visits by Mr and Mrs Ryan of Morris town and Lemmon social activity. Larson brothers travel through on way to Lake Norden after court at Bison. Elmer Sheets wins city electric light contract for McIntosh. Aberdeen Orchestra entertained in Armory Hall with enthusiastic turnout. R G Parker reports alfalfa seed crop near Lodge Pole yielding 900 pounds from three acres sold for 50 cents a pound. Two Orphans play by Mahara-Wilson Co draws large crowd and high praise for Mrs Wilson. Lulu Bowlus visits Selby. Frank Bonzer and James Lemmon active in business. High School boys beat traveling men 19 to 7. game planned for Oct 24. S P Christenson and family move to Bismarck ND as he becomes traveling salesman for Chicago coffee and tea house with Montana and Dakotas territory.
Vincent Astor has been appointed deputy sheriff in Nassau County. The ceremony was attended by local officials and Astor promised to oversee security operations on the Bix estate, with plans to organize a model patrol and spend time on training in the coming months.
A staged legal proceeding centers on government charges of obscenity linked to a publication. The defense challenges the material as not obscene while prosecutors seek suppression and a ruling on whether the articles can be restrained under prevailing laws.
Hundreds of settlers on the Cheyenne and Standing Rock reservations petition Senator Sterling for relief from ongoing payments. They warn four years of drought and poor harvests threaten ruin and force homestead loss unless aid is granted. The issue will be reviewed by the public lands committee.
A murderer confesses linking himself to a society woman’s death as part of a deceptive scheme. The claim centers on MRS, POTTER PALMER, and a design tied to high social circles. Police investigate the alleged plot and motive.
A confessed thief and murderer selected a wealthy woman as his target in Chicago. Police investigation followed as authorities identified a motive and tracked the suspect across the city.
A historical note outlines a plan for record breaking speechmaking in New Yun oy Women. The fragment lists names and places such as Remeber bor Neh and AMIN age, with references to heats and events.
Mysterious transfer of twelve thousand pennies appears tied to a spurned bargain, with cryptic notes and scattered references connecting a jurist, a town, and a set of unclear payments. Local officials vow to pursue clarity while readers await decoded records.
A violent surge of strikes and clashes erupts across Portugal following a fatal blast in an alcohol tanker in Madrid era. Authorities seek to curb grave disorders as protests flare in Lisbon and other cities amid rising anarchist activity.
A formal arrival ceremony greeted President Theodore Roosevelt as he disembarked at the quay. A military escort and civic officials presented flowers while bands played national anthems, and Roosevelt was escorted to the palace for his stay.
Washington Oct 22 The senate banking committee may finish hearings on the currency bill by Saturday before debating amendments. President Wilson signals he will not approve sweeping changes in the federal reserve system, aiming to reduce the number of reserve banks. The committee then plans to take up other major modifications as it continues work this week.
General Barry reports a critical lack of available soldiers in the department, labeling it the greatest defect hindering mobilization efforts. The militia and inspectors warn the force must be ready for immediate call to action, outlining steps to improve readiness.
Wisconsin's first cold weather victim, William Wels, sixty, was found frozen on a Milwaukee porch after possibly suffering a stroke. Postmaster General Roper urges postmasters to cooperate with state and county authorities to improve public roads as part of a national Good Roads movement.
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