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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1900
Page
1
The British force of about 10,000 Free Staters was lured into a trap near Bloemfontein. Roughly 300 British troops were killed with many wounded or captured. Dispatches from London cast doubt on ongoing claims that the Boers were yielding in the conflict.
The writer condemns an editor accused of stealing bright paragraphs and printing them as original. The piece defends Mayor Johnson of Fargo, praising his leadership and devotion to the city despite attacks by rival papers. It cites theft of ideas and the misattribution of quotes as unethical journalism.
The Minneapolis Journal notes a rapid rise in immigration to the northwest, especially North Dakota, citing Minnesota and Dakotas population growth from 1850 to 1890 and predicting a large increase by 1900. Railroads report heavy immigrant arrivals this year, with 12 000 to 15 000 to be added, and Northern Pacific land sales up 25 percent from last year as emigration continues.
Floyd Ellis of Braddock is found dead near town with a razor in his left hand and his head half severed from the body. Early reports cite temporary insanity from lagrippe as the cause, with the tragedy occurring after he left a barber shop to walk north around 6:30 PM. His age about 25, he was noted as affable, musical, and without known enemies. his father from Pine River, Minn., was to take the remains home for burial.
Two new arrivals in Emmons county are expected to become valuable contributors to the dairy industry. One newcomer, a 9 pound boy, has taken quarters with Mr and Mrs D W Casey in Gayton district since arriving March 30. The other boy is staying with Mr and Mrs David G Sites in Burr Oak district and may stay if accommodations satisfy him. Local immigration agents Denny and Dave report smooth adjustment as the Record offers congratulations.
Two youths Franz Richs and Jacob Baumgartner chased their horses as a coyote appeared near the stable last week. Michael joined the pursuit, turning a routine visit into a wild afternoon ride through the area.
The Encreated plans to run a cattle herd next season at 1.00 per head with good range and water near Sand Creek. W A Mahaney of Linton ND lists contact. Ninian Young reports the Winchester school-house move delayed due to deep snow and soft ground after using fifteen teams of horses. motion to move after feeding when ground dries.
Gen. Joubert, head of the Transvaal republic military, died at Pretoria on March 27 from stomach trouble. Gen. Botha, the youngest but one of Boer commanders, succeeds to Joubert's position.
Burleigh County faces a murder case after Stark was found dead at Casino mine near Bismarck. Post mortem by Coroner White and a jury found a bullet wound as the cause, with strong circumstantial evidence against father and son Jenkins. The elder Jenkins confessed the younger Jenkins killed Stark.
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