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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
3
The piece notes how wind through leaves creates distinct sounds that could identify tree types. It argues that individuals can train to be their own detectives by listening to passages of wind to infer what remains unseen.
A New York paper notes that ferries rise and fall while tunnels endure, arguing tunnels are works in earth nearly as lasting as the globe itself, and among man made creations they stand as most permanent.
The Melrose Hall building at Bedford Avenue and Winthrop Street Brooklyn once served as the headquarters of Whig and Tory factions and was toasted to George III. It has since declined and was recently sold at auction for 2700 dollars. Built in 1748 by Englishman John Lane the hall remains a dwelling house in name.
Isaac T. Pratt of Bennington Vermont trapped a 25 pound bear in a Hell Hollow brook ravine Woodford. The fur is thick long and glossy black. It is the third bear he has taken in days and the seventy ninth in his lifetime the largest in Bennington county in years.
The figures show that the chance of being killed in South Africa was over 2 percent higher than the risk in English barracks. The article notes that while the mortality rate seems small, during brief war periods soldiers faced risks hundreds of times greater than normal life, and even a half hour clash could pose certain death if prolonged.
The article notes that calendars repeat every twenty years when the days align, allowing reuse of calendars for the current century. It adds that calendars from the twelfth century would align with this one, and those who kept nineteenth century almanacs could reuse dates for 2101 onward, avoiding new purchases.
Mrs Louise Osborne Ferson of Chicago patent a pork and beans biscuit four inches by two, seasoned and nourishing. She studied at Vassar and Wellesley, inspired by sister Grace Osborne a hygiene professor. They calculated nutritive values and propose supplying troops via the army department.
The new Kate Shelley Bridge west of Boone Iowa honors a 16 year old girl who warned a passenger train after a flood wrecked an engine twenty years ago. She braved the storm from Molngona to save lives and earned a state medal.
A year after the census, reports show marked population increases in several regions. Oklahoma’s governor claims the territory has grown by about one hundred thousand, the Northwest expands rapidly, and Texas oil discoveries are expected to boost its growth as the nation braces for the 1910 census.
Fargo North Dakota July 21 With present conditions the states wheat yield is forecast to surpass the most sanguine expectations. Local claims speak of thirty or more bushels per acre though the milky to dough stage makes exact yield uncertain. Hot winds could shorten the harvest and affect grade. Harvest on higher lands may start in two weeks. valley lands shortly after. Barley has already been cut and oats are due this week.
Matt and Louis Monti of Genoa claim discovery of a valuable gold vein on J. P. Allen’s Webster township farm near the Kickapoo west branch Vernon county. Samples sent to Chicago are praised as second best. Chicago capitalists offer large sums, but the owners refuse to sell and will work the mine themselves.
Frederick Farmer a 31 year old blind man from Spring Valley Minnesota is taking an examination before the Illinois state board of health for a certificate as an osteopath practitioner. He is a graduate of the American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri and answers dictated questions by writing on a raised typewriter. The examiners report his aptitude and quick accurate responses remarkable.
Government harbor work and a defective intake pipe clog the Holly pumps, leaving La Crosse without fire protection except for small auxiliary pumps. All fire steamers are in service and repairs are expected to take twenty four hours.
Kalamazoo Michigan July 21 Dr Henry H Schaberg city health officer ordered a strict quarantine of the Michigan Insane asylum after twenty nine cases of smallpox and varioloid were found. The outbreak is traced to a female nurse who had recently visited her home.
Sioux City Iowa July 21 freight truckers in the Omaha road warehouses quit work seeking an increase from $1.50 to $2. New men filled shifts, twenty minutes of work per man, but the warehouse labor stoppage ended without any raise in wages.
Morris Minnesota July 21 barley and oats are being harvested and look fine. Halying is nearly finished stacks are many. Some early flax is also cut. Wheat harvest will start next week and there are not enough men to handle it.
New Richmond Wisconsin July 21 farmers plan to harvest at night to escape daytime heat and save crops. Four horses died in the fields yesterday prompting a shift to sundown hours and a temporary halt to daytime work.
Duluth Minnesota records a dramatic 30 degree climb in three hours from 61 at 10 a.m. to 92 at 1 p.m. as a heat wave grips the region. The day's maximum reaches 96 degrees, marking a torrid stretch for July.
A barn owned by Ben Champagne near Russia Minnesota was completely destroyed by fire on July 21. The blaze consumed three horses a large quantity of feed harness and farming machinery with the cause still unknown.
Kasson Minnesota July 21 Mrs Wr ren Pond living three miles east of this village committed suicide by hanging in a barn while her family was away. The act followed a brief episode of mental disturbance.
William Woods of Muncie Indiana died of heart disease at his brother’s home near Cumberland Wisconsin. He was the fourth brother in the family to die from the same disease, reported July 21.
A New York crowd packs the Church of St. Jean Baptiste on East Seventy sixth street to view the relic of St. Anne. Priests estimate more than 5,000 kiss the relic. Canon Petit reports a morning cure and a child in an iron brace walks after rubbing the relic. Relic remains on display until July 26.
Pittsburg July 23. The Amalgamated association reports 175 National Tube Works workers organized at Melkeesport with 25 skilled men from each department initiated. A further intake is expected within 48 hours to keep the plant closed affecting 9 000 men. In Wellsville the situation remains unchanged and strikers say they are satisfied. An attempt to employ men from Vandergrift via East Liverpool is anticipated today. President Shaffer says the week’s results are very satisfactory.
Reports from Monterey Tennessee say internal revenue raiders face a hostile moonshine community after an ambush. Collector Bell moved 135 men toward Cookeville for reinforcements as every deputy collector and marshal in the district is summoned to join the raid. The moonshiners boast they will not be taken alive and a serious conflict is expected in the mountainous area.
In Richmond on July 23 Rev Dr Richard Mellwaine proposed a constitutional resolution that would join the state to all divorce proceedings and allow prosecution of either spouse if any offense is shown, potentially reshaping divorce law.
Forest and prairie fires are reported from several points due to an extended dry spell. Cattlemen express concern over water shortages in local streams amid the hot dry conditions.
Henry King Elkins, a pioneer lumber merchant of Chicago and an early director of the board of trade, died after a yearlong illness yesterday.
Harry L. Wagner, a self confessed forger awaiting trial at Barron county jail, escaped under peculiar circumstances. Sheriff Johnson says an accomplice broke into the pantry, stole keys, freed Wagner, locked the cell, and hid the keys, with Wagner not missed until the following day. This marks the third jail escape since January. Businessmen duped by Wagner threaten an investigation.
Winnipeg reports Beaudette Minnesota seized by lawless element who control the town and the Canadian Northern Railway bridge crew fled to Beaver Mills. Eleven saloons run openly, no police, Bemidji sheriff and marshal arrived. many runners have fled, and work on the bridge halted until order returns.
Walter B. Bourne chief deputy under County Auditor D M Sullivan was jailed on a forged redemption order accusation. Police say up to 18000 dollars may be involved. Public Examiner Pope's review prompted Johnson to investigate. Bourne was arrested on his farm near Toose Mount.
Italy is deeply incensed by the lynching of two Italian subjects in Mississippi. Washington reports have prompted a strong note to the Mississippi governor urging a full investigation and justice for those involved.
A local physician reports Gov. La Follette is more seriously ill than doctors admit. After consultations in Madison the expert says the governor must have absolute quiet or may be confined for months.
An eight year-old child of Knute Snore camping at the head of Lake Osakis has disappeared. Searchers fear drowning or wandering in the woods. Scorers of men work in heat and mosquitoes. Bloodhounds have been ordered from St. Cloud for the hunt.
The Adjt Gen Corbin and Gen Chaffee expect radical economy measures in the Philippine occupation. Costs could drop 60 percent within a year as troop levels shrink to 20 000 30 000 and posts are centralized to Manila Dagupan and Iloilo. New barracks near Manila will cost 100 000 with 20 000 monthly savings. a single general hospital replaces seven.
Attorney General Knox declined to issue an opinion on whether the secretary may refund duties on goods imported from Porto Rico between the Spanish treaty ratification and the Foraker act. The treasury controller says the department has authority and will refund about 2 million dollars in duties.
A small cyclone hit the northern part of Akeley Minnesota early Sunday. It demolished a large burner under construction by Red River Lumber Company reaching fifty feet in height. The sawmill roof suffered heavy damage. Hall collapsed for a few minutes and was as large as a hen's egg.
The steam er City of New Baltimore capt Ma hes sailing Saginaw to Tawas was reported sinking at 2 am in the river channel near Carrollton after likely striking a snag. Tug A C McLean rushed to rescue passengers and crew.
Miss Laura Bower of this city was awarded a scholarship prize offered by Supt Sherrard of the children's home at Sioux Falls. The prize covers one year at any state educational institution and the topic was What Constitutes an Ideal Home in Which to Bear a Child.
A thunderstorm struck St. Anthony's church in Marshalltown Iowa causing a fire that burned the recently erected structure to the ground. Residents saved the furniture and fixtures. The church valued at 3000 dollars was insured for 2900 dollars.
Judge Noyes of the district court of Alaska has applied for and obtained leave of absence to come to Washington after the current term. He was charged with collusion with various parties at Cape Nome and is expected to reply in person, after the attorney general sent him a copy of the charges.
A Burlington north bound freight derailed below Cassville in Wisconsin between July 2 and 4. Six cars left the tracks, causing disruption on the line.
Frank Ball former first assistant at Hayward high school is named principal of a Central Park West Superior school for the coming year. The appointment, announced July 24, reflects a continued expansion of Ball's leadership in the region's educational ranks.
July 24 report from Albert Lea states four B Cenlin of Owatonna is charged with shooting two quail, marking the first arrest for shooting under the game law this year in the area.
An alleged highwayman named Will Johnson was probably fatally shot at the base of the spine while fleeing a policeman in Leavenworth Kansas. His companion Murphy was captured.
Fire at Bridgeport fully destroys the Wheeling Traction company power house and barn, with twenty cars. Total loss estimated at fifty thousand dollars. The blaze reported in Wheeling West Virginia on July 24.
Charles Stokeman drank sulphuric acid mistaken for drink at a creamery south of Grinnell Iowa. He died three hours later after suffering severe agony. Police report says he had a bottle of whisky in the creamery and grabbed the wrong bottle.
Sunday in Rockford Iowa saw a record 108 degrees in the shade as the Shell Rok river dropped to a twenty year low causing locals to catch fish by hand due to the heat and low water.
J D Eckman manager of the joint rate inspection bureau at Indianapolis is dead. He was well known among railroad men nationwide.
Wheat and corn prices at St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth centers with other markets in Chicago and Milwaukee. Cattle hog and sheep quotes across Sioux City Chicago South St Paul reflecting varied grade ranges and bid ranges for July 24.
Fire in a Pittsburg tenement killed Mrs. Sophia Ratza age 30 and her three children. Francis Ratza husband and father was severely burned as twenty other Polish tenants escaped. Explosion of oil during an attempt to start a kitchen stove caused the blaze. building destroyed.
The cruiser San Francisco, under repairs at Norfolk since the Spanish war, will be placed in commission on October 3. It is to be assigned to the South Atlantic squadron as flagship, replacing the Chicago, which moves to the European squadron. The vessel has been thoroughly modernized.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on July 24 the stationary firemen strike was officially declared off at a joint meeting of the strikers and the United Mine Workers executive boards. The gathering was stormy and contentious.
Five cases of yellow fever are reported at Santiago Las Vegas a town of 6000 inhabitants thirteen miles from Havana All the sufferers are Spaniards The disease appears to have begun there three days ago.
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