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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
2
A long extract from Verdena Gang discusses Sweden Norway union tensions and aims for equality. It notes potential settlement on consular charges, unity, and Russia’s meddling, with lectures in Rome and Pompeii next summer. Sweden Norway topics cover industry, politics, and culture across cities like Lund Upsala Gefle Stockholm.
Washington marked the centennial of John Marshall becoming chief justice with ceremonies in the hall of representatives at the capitol. Chief Justice Fuller and Wayne Mac Veagh spoke as President McKinley and his cabinet attended, with courts closed nationwide and tributes to Marshall’s constitutional impact.
Cape Town reports a Boer attack on Boksburg mines causing £300,000 damage. Two peace agents from British lines in Boer camps were shot dead. A combined movement of Orange River commandos toward Cape Colony is noted. London says De Wet aims to conquer Cape Colony as the British outpost at Medderfontein falls to Boers and more troops are needed. Dispatches also note a railroad destruction from Delagoa Bay to Koomati Poort and Urat.
Topeka joint keepers brace for potential attacks as Mrs. Carrie Nation says her band has 89 members and aims to wipe out 120 saloons. She warns of hatchets and bricks, with many Washburn college students volunteering. Nation faces first setback when arrested after attempts on saloons. Also: Helen Gould donates 400000 for naval YMCA home in New York. plus fire in Detroit guts DreskellJupp Paper building and damages Free Press Printing, total losses near 200000.
President Wheeler of the University of California reports a telegram stating President McKinley will accept his invitation to address California students on May 15. In Baltimore, fire devastated Bostock's 200 animals with 500 total animals affected and losses around 300000 dollars. London confirms King Edward will open Parliament in person on February 14.
The Grafton News and Times laments a tariff on raw print paper as a tax on intelligence. Editor Streeter questions whether electors should read long passages to vote. Willow City Eagle praises Senator Hansbrough for winter work in Washington. Carrington Independent notes Hansbrough’s Indian Industrial school bill near passage. Despite crop failures, tax receipts exceed expectations, boosting state finances. Bismarck Tribune reports over 100000 in emergency warrants cashing in with more vesting, urging revenue growth to support public institutions and aid a proud, intelligent people.
An early health ad explains consumption as lung destruction by a germ and suggests killing it by starting Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil. It claims the emulsion is a gentle food that aids recovery, boosts strength, and advertises free samples from Scott & Bowne with prices 50c and $1.00.
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