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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
7
Notes from a broad survey mention Budapest as a center in Hungary with fifty churches where divine service is conducted in twelve languages. A Maine farmer reports a single sheep producing two distinct fleeces, one black and the other white. Russian engineers test a military kite for potential reconnaissance use.
France adopted the metric system in 1790, followed by Holland in 1816, Belgium in 1820, and Sweden in 1889, marking a continental shift toward standardized measurements.
A new three wheeled cab debuted in London featuring a front mounted wheel to protect the passenger if the horse stumbles. The design aims to reduce injuries by absorbing side impacts and preventing tipping.
The renowned Unter den Linden in Berlin shines with three electric light lines separated by two rows of linden trees, creating what is described as the best lit street in the world.
The Alaska Indians possess a violin close in form to the primitive Persian and Turkish instrument. It features two strings and is played with a small bow.
A reflective line notes that people view each other through imagination, suggesting men and women perceive one another via invented images rather than direct sight. The idea frames truth as filtered by inner visions rather than objective reality.
An eccentric Ohio man had his own coffin made five years earlier. Upon his death this week, pallbearers had to apply considerable force to place his widened body inside the box. True to his wish, two men sat on the coffin lid during the graveside ceremony.
Sopiel Haney, a red headed Passamaquoddy from Pleasant Point near Westport Missouri, died aged 69. He was shunned by his tribe throughout life due to his bright red hair.
In Covington Georgia a nine year old boy preacher named Metz Joiner recently led a large congregation for a 30 minute sermon. Afterward several women kissed him but he redirected affection to the one he preached about rather than himself.
An elderly man of Herkimer New York left 21000 dollars to be divided among his third cousins described as the children of cousins. About 370 claimants across the United States have already filed for their shares of the estate.
The board plans an annual allowance of 38000 for Mrs. McKinley if approved. Administrators value the estate at 210000 dollars with 70000 in real estate and 140000 in personal property.
James Farrell of Barboursville Virginia celebrates his 105th birthday and is touted as possibly the oldest man in the United States. A veteran of the War of 1812 he later served in Mexico under Jefferson Davis and rejoined during the Civil War era for four years of service. He is said to have been among the oldest to offer his services when the Spanish American War began.
A Viennese woman who styled herself the champion man hater left a will denying male involvement in her burial. She指定 that only women may lay out preach and carry her to the cemetery and that women must shovel the earth and carve her gravestone. A strong wind forced a man to assist as one flagbearer faltered.
A blaze swept through a residence while residents slept. The mother and four children perished, and the husband escaped but suffered severe burns. Firefighters battled the flames and rescued others uninjured. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
In Altoona Pennsylvania on December 3 five members of the Burke family died in a house fire at Gwynn station near Wopsononock. Mrs Mary Burke and four children perished while Charles Burke survived with severe burns after awakening to dense smoke and a kitchen blaze.
Known traveling salesman for Ge H Foster Co of Chicago, Edwards was found dead in his room at 3 pm in Free man Wis. Officials say he died shortly after midnight from the effects of narcotics or an overdose after months of ill health and periods of despondency.
Winnebago City Minnesota December 4 Phil Spatz pleaded guilty before Justice Smith to keeping a blind pig and paid a five dollar fine plus costs. Sam Mitchell Bert Mitchell Max Nagle and Harry Copeland are jailed on similar charges with hearings slated Wednesday. The new law allowing searches and confiscation of liquors unsettles local blind pig operators.
Former Canadians in American cities mobilize to Free Mrs Florence Maybrick. A Cleveland lawyer drafts a petition to be sent to neighboring lake cities and to the mayors of Montreal and Toronto, then to the king and English premier. They cite Boer War service as timely grounds for clemency.
William Monaghan left Cleveland on the eve of his marriage to Nellie Kintz after claiming she jilted him. He rode a Chagrin Falls line to Youngstown and hid from relatives, who urged him to return to his waiting bride at St Michael's church. The incident followed a planned rehearsal before the ceremony.
Paris reports Gilmour, the man who admitted to belief in sandbagging and claimed robbery as his sole trade, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to penal servitude for life.
Winona Minnesota December 2 The first fatal skating accident of the season occurred near La Moore several miles below Winona on the Mississippi River. Mike Zimmerman eight years old of Winona was skating near the bank where ice formed. He slipped to the edge of the ice and disappeared beneath the water.
Jonas Jacobson indicted for highway robbery pleads guilty and gets reformatory sentence to St. Cloud. Judge Weber says the Tankes accused of John Wellner murder will not be tried this term but at a special February session.
The lumber steamer Adelia Shores sank at the West Superior Lumber docks yesterday afternoon after a heavy ice piece pierced her hull during a position shift. All crew escaped unharmed. The boat belonged to E A Shores of Ashland.
Washington reports the last of the insular test cases in the U S Supreme Court. The Philippines diamond rings case holds exempt from duty due to the Paris treaty, while the Dooley case upholds duty as a tax benefiting Porto Rico. Dissenting opinions are noted. rulings may spur legislation on trade with the islands.
News briefs report the death of Charles William Hylton Molineux, fifth Earl of Sefton, born in 1867. Other items note a fire destroying government dock buildings at Camp Low Sandy Hook New York. a fatal shooting in Joplin Missouri between miners James Hicks and Charles B Evans. a stabbing in Kansas City Missouri over jealousy. early start to the Christman tree industry in Maine. a January 15 Cuban battalion return order. concerns over manual training threats to unions. an ammonia distillate explosion at Hotel Belvidere New York injuring guests. and an unsuccessful comet sighting search by Director Campbell at Lick Observatory.
Fargo North Dakota December 4 Judge Amidon set aside a $6700 verdict recently in a United States court suit by Louis Cadieux against the Northern Pacific. Cadieux a switchman at Jamestown yards lost a leg at work. The ruling cites Chapter 63 of the 1901 law and marks the first decision of its kind in the Northwest. He held Cadieux guilty of contributory negligence.
Chaplain Dalley of the First South Dakota volunteer regiment to the Philippines plans moving his family from Huron to Grand Junction Colorado. He will continue Sunday school work in Colorado and Wyoming, extending his district into the Black Hills region and neighboring areas.
Whitewood South Dakota December 4 James Field a rancher near Whitewood shot and killed his employee Charles Ramsey during an altercation Field says Ramsey began shooting and he fired in self defense Ramsey's revolver was found twenty feet from the body with no exploded shells Field surrendered and is held on a murder charge
Ottumwa Iowa December 4 Great preparations underway for annual Eisteddfod Association of Iowa meeting on December 25. Welsh musical group led by T J Phillips former Democratic gubernatorial candidate serves as president. Elaborate program planned with large prizes for contestants.
Winona Minnesota December 4 Flour trade in Winona is booming with the Bay State Milling company mill running around the clock. In November the plant shipped 348 car loads of flour, mostly to Eastern markets.
Martha Elvick, a cook at Gordon Bros. farm five miles south of Michigan City, died hours after a fire in the men's quarters sparked while rendering lard. The blaze damaged the building and contents, valued at about $800.
Lake Benton Minn December 4 the townspeople move to retain the county seat claiming illegal methods used to remove it. Legal papers are filed as county commissioners delay courthouse plans until next year.
Lawrence Erickson aged 20, son of E. H. Erickson of Cambridge, was accidentally shot in the face and leg by a companion during a rabbit hunting outing in a thicket. The incident occurred yesterday. the bun carried buckshot and the injury is serious but not considered dangerous.
Three smallpox cases were detected in Two Harbors Minnesota on December 4 with one particularly malignant case. Health officials say there is little danger of wider spread.
Frank March died yesterday afternoon in Grand Forks North Dakota after being shot Saturday night. He passed surrounded by friends and relatives as the case drew to a close.
Representative Burke introduced several South Dakota focused measures in Congress including ratification of the Sioux treaty for Pipestone quarries Minnesota opening Fort Randall lands under free homestead laws a $200000 public building appropriation for Pierre restoring Santee Sioux annuities and removing desertion from John F Antlitz Watertown military records Representative Martin added the Deadwood public library bill proposing a $200000 appropriation.
Miss Belle Steffo was shot and killed at her Springle Creek home near Ikismee Florida. Harry Kindall, found speechless, is mortally wounded after a hunting incident that likely caused the shooting. The two were second cousins and close friends. Kindall had just returned from the Philippines.
In Bristol assizes Messrs. Tibbitts and Windust editors of the London Weekly Dispatch were each sentenced to six weeks imprisonment in the second division for publishing sensational alleged disclosures related to a murder trial before the case had been tried.
Burglars entered the residence of Hein rich Coenreid, manager of the Irving Place theater, during dinner and secured nearly $6,000 worth of diamonds and jewelry. They missed about $10,000 in additional valuables and left behind a large amount of silverware.
Fargo N D Dec 4 Rail road Commissioner Lord of Cando has gone fast for treatment at a Pasteur institute He was one of a large number bitten by a dog last week The animal acted peculiarly and the victims fear it may have been afflicted with rabies.
In Alton Illinois on December 4 two Bemuth brothers armed with a revolver and a knife disrupted Washington Street Methodist Episcopal Church. They threatened Pastor Rev J D Borah and forced him to flee through a window as women fainted and worshippers cried for restraint. Borah resigned and plans to relocate to Lebanon Illinois.
Charleston D C December 4 A formal opening features a parade of federal forces state militia and Confederate veterans with beautiful women and cheering collegians. The event includes greetings from the U S president and Senator Chauncey M Depew as about 4000 attend the afternoon exercises and tours of the grounds.
Albany and Troy stove men discuss Cahoon's invention a firebox that supposedly burns bituminous coal without smoke. They claim perfect combustion will allow soft coal to burn as cleanly as hard coal, replacing expensive anthracite and unlocking lignite fields in the Dakotas and Northwest.
The International Live Stock exposition opened in Chicago with Mayor Harrison, Secretary Wilson, Gov. Yates, and R. W. Hall speaking. Minnesota university experiment station exhibits won 15 cattle prizes and 16 hog prizes in Open Classes, totaling 718 dollars.
A full agreement has been reached between Denmark and the United States for the sale of the Danish West Indies. The treaty is expected to be signed this week in Washington. The price is set between 4 and 5 million dollars.
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