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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
2
Congressional news rounds up the week with reports on Cham Clark and Republican insurgents, speaker battles, expected amendments, and varied incidents from state capitals, including Taft era events, international notes, and a rash of accidents and legal matters.
Obituary brief reports the death of Thomas Fitzgerald general manager and receiver of the Norfolk Southern railroad in Baltimore from stomach cancer aged 56. Also notes Governor Samuel G Cosgrove of Washington dying in Paso Robles California while there for health reasons. John Hassett carriage maker and president of the Carriage Builders National Association dies at Amesbury Massachusetts aged 44.
Ward County, North Dakota, boards advance seed grain aid amid a flood of applications. They weigh bond issuance at two years minimum and up to seven percent interest or warrants on the general fund to raise funds for seed grain and feed.
A Soo agent Charles Reed of Drake claimed he was robbed of 1400 while asleep in a hotel. An auditor found about 1100 missing. A detective traced a barrel shipped from Drake to Canada, intercepted it, and recovered 1200 in stolen railroad money and property.
Grand Forks resident Jake L Russell a Munich Nord Dakota farmer presumed dead by relatives reappears in Thompson near his home recounting a remarkable tale. He recalls little after checking into a Grand Forks hotel on November 10 until waking on a La Crosse street corner holding another man’s grip. He has eight dollars and makes his way back to Thompson for a happy reunion.
In Bismarck on April 19 the election to form a new city commission under the commission system was set. After a lengthy debate, veteran politicians agreed to step aside to permit fresh leadership. A committee was appointed to pick five candidates with Dr. E. P. Quain named president and C. M. Dahl, P. C. Remington, A. P. Lenhart, and G. F. Dullam chosen as members. More candidates expected soon.
Reynolds-Martin Elefson, who died by shooting himself at Clear Lake Indiana after a quarrel with his wife, had lived in Reynolds about six years before moving to Clear Lake a year ago where he ran a restaurant. He married two years ago to Miss Etta Rife of Sheldon, who made many friends during her stay and remains in sympathy with them.
A town meeting in Fargo addressed a proposed water filtration plant bond. Sentiment favored the project though municipal light involvement muddied the issue. Additional general and ward meetings are planned ahead of the city election on April 5.
A jury had been selected to try Hartley A M Schaefer on horse stealing charges when he entered a guilty plea. He faced four horses stolen from William Krauss and had already been convicted on a separate horse theft. He received four year sentences for each offense, to run concurrently.
Minot James McVey, 64, was sentenced to one year in the State penitentiary by Judge Goss for grand larceny. His son Harry, 17, received a reformatory sentence until age 21. Walter Gross, also convicted of grand larceny, drew a year in the penitentiary.
Bottineau-Vernon Morgan, a young farmer about five miles east of Omemec, was accidentally shot at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and badly wounded, with fears he may not recover. Minot-Contempt fine of Mrs. D. C. Robbing for skipping a witness summons. Grand Forks-Actor R. J. Folven of Mekinock, Farmers Elevator, held on embezzlement suspicions. bond set at 1900. Grand Forks-Dr. Engstad to move to Minneapolis as hospital chief surgeon. Ojata-William Doty, former Grand Forks policeman and multiple local official, elected constable and road overseer. Devila Lake-Seven barrels of beer and whisky found at Vanderhoef hotel. W. H. Vanderhoef arrested. basement营业 saloon setup.
Frederick Johnson, an elevator operator at 615 Fifth Avenue, was shot and killed by Pinkerton detective John Parise during a struggle on an apartment building elevator. Parise, injured in the fight, claims Johnson attacked to steal the revolver. Parise is held on a technical homicide charge.
A pirate crew plans to hide their captain in a galley locker after thwarting a murder at Gover's wharf. The mate and cook discuss dumping and displacing the captain, with schemes to evade authorities as the brig Iris sails toward sea. The dialogue reveals grim intent and crew dynamics aboard a midstream vessel.
A tense voyage unfolds as skipper Buzbey and mates scheme to avoid capture after a muttered plan to ditch in Antigua. Hawker arrives aboard the John Gray, the crew piece together the ruse, and the captain struggles between staying ashore or facing English vessels. The tale ends with a tense reunion and a warning to the cook.
In Pittsburg near Wilson unknown gunman dies after a pitched battle with Justice Patterson and Special Officer White while pursuing three suspected highwaymen who robbed a victim in railroad yards. Patterson is injured. a citizen posse aids in the pursuit of two other attackers believed wounded.
Dr James H Canfield longtime Columbia University librarian died at St Luke s Hospital after a brief illness. Born 1847 in Delaware Ohio he led Ohio State University for four years and served as president of the University of Nebraska before joining Columbia. A Williams College graduate he studied history and once practiced law in Michigan while also taking part in railroad construction ventures in Iowa and Minnesota.
Rear Admiral George A. Converse died at his home in Washington last night from anemia poisoning. Though retired years ago, he remained active and served as president of the board of construction for the navy.
Minneapolis and Duluth market notes record grain quotes for No 1 northern wheat at $1.17 and $1.15 for May, No 3 northern $1.15, durum No 1 $1.02, oat and flax prices, and South St. Paul cattle and sheep quotes with steer and cow prices, hogs and lambs listed.
New York on March 30 James J Hill returned from a six weeks western tour and said the overall industrial situation showed no decided improvement. He added there is no backward slide, and slight betterment may be possible but not yet evident.
A cautionary note urges readers to plan for worst cases, asking them to consider what provisions they would make if health fails or income drops. It stresses prudent preparation beyond confident forecasts.
The Leicester man, believed 103, recalls serving with a Spalding farmer for 4d daily plus a little milk each morning. He paid 8d weekly for lodging elsewhere, found his food and clothes, and notes the poor ate less than today. He bought tea in London for 148 pounds.
An Ohio State Journal discussion traces hash back to Grecian art and a creed of blending ingredients. It cites lepadoche machoselachogaleo as a long Greek term and envisions a pot pie combining chicken veal mutton pork and game to blend flavors for a refined dish.
A brief dialogue notes a groom hopeful delaying obtaining the license while a bridegroom candidate contemplates withholding until the final moment, hinting at possible reconsideration or doubt about the marriage plan.
Mrs J B Johnson of Columbia Missouri testifies that after kidney trouble and a failed operation she used Deans Kidney Pills. Swelling subsided and kidneys improved, restoring health. Statement Aug 1 1906 and confirmed Nov 16 1908. Sold by Foster Milburn Buffalo NY 50 cents a box.
Doctor Norris in Goldfield Nevada calls his son Harry to explain why he is reported late. The boy insists he is never late, saying school starts before he arrives, but that isn’t his fault. He shows a quibble with the school clock while claiming to be always on time. The anecdote is attributed to Harper’s Weekly.
A Chambersburg reader recalls severe eczema spreading from hand to face over years. After doctors misdiagnosed ringworm, Cuticura remedies provided complete relief with no relapse. September 19, 1908. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., Sule Props, Boston. Taking No Chances.
A historical fragment asserts a medicine healed thousands of women and urges readers to try it. The prose references doctors failing and a proof that the remedy cures, aiming to persuade women to use the product. The text lacks clear specifics on the medicine or source.
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