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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
3
North Dakota state news item catalog notes various local efforts and incidents across towns. Highlights include Hamilton seeking an opera house, Jamestown burglars, a veterinarian needed at Hannah, and Milner planning a building and loan association.
London April 6 report of March 31 near Harts River in Transvaal describes heavy fighting between Kitchener’s force and Generals Delaney and Kemp. Canadian Rifles distinguished themselves with one party under Lieut Bruce Carruthers holding position until all were killed or wounded while repelling Boer reinforcements and keeping them at 200 yards.
London reports a Boer junta claim that burghers captured a loaded British convoy and men, freed the soldiers after stripping rifles belts ammunition and clothing, while the war office denies knowledge of the engagement and says the account may be suppressed. An opposition question is to be addressed to the government after parliament reassembles.
The Cecil Rhodes will funds colonial scholarships and two American scholarships for each U S state and territory, plus five German birth student scholarships at Oxford chosen by Emperor William. Rhodes comments that Anglo German American ties secure world peace and educational bonds. All scholarships are at Oxford.
Miss Eben M. Stone the American missionary sailed from Southampton to New York on the Hamburg American liner Deutschland. She traveled with R B McClure and R S Baker and will begin lecturing in the United States to aid missionaries. Her health improved after rest in England and she declined numerous speaking invitations.
Iowa House rejected a pardon for Wesley Elkins by 47 to 46. Elkins is serving life in Anamosa for murdering his father and stepmother. The Nolan Crawford contest seating Crawford 43 senator from Dubuque county was reported and will be accepted by the Senate. The Senate also advanced railway aid taxes, governor salary to 5000 dollars, and a tax exemption bill for veterans.
In Butte Montana on April 6 officials report an end to a strike by twenty seven hoisting engineers at Amalgamated mines. The walkout suspended nine mining properties and left about four thousand workers idle. The engineers union agreed to supply replacements and Amalgamated expects full mill operation within ten days at the Anaconda St Lawrence and Mountain Consolidated mines.
Wisconsin association delegates held their annual convention in La Crosse on April 5. Officers elected include President R Schmidt Milwaukee. Vice Presidents J B Murray La Crosse and A Smith Eau Claire. Secretary John Mulder La Crosse. Treasurer A Lichtenberger Oshkosh. Next year’s meeting will be in Madison.
Fergus Falls Minn April 5 A test at midnight in a photograph gallery above W J Conleys drug store damaged the top story but insurance from South Dakota Mutual of Aberdeen covered the loss. The drug store sustained water damage while the new water works and air pressure system met all expectations and saved the block.
In Clear Lake Iowa O L Callahan real estate dealer and Gary Methodist Sunday school superintendent was found guilty of forging an assignment of mortgage involving 2400 dollars belonging to Charles M Best of Gary.
Two petitions filed with the secretary of state request dividing Beltrami county into Roosevelt with Shevlin as county seat and Clearwater with Bagley as county seat.
Anoka Minnesota April 5 the waterworks faction says it will contest Tuesday election results claiming the word Republic after each candidate name on the anti waterworks side was illegal.
Hayward Wisconsin reports no riot after the election. Officials say the result is settled peacefully and there is no need to call in troops. Citizens remain orderly as the situation stays quiet.
Aberdeen South Dakota April 5 two fifteen year old boys sons of John Korpua and Matt Puro Finlanders disappeared while hunting near Hecla. Searchers found their boat and one gun in the James River as river runs high. Parents fear both have been drowned.
Michael J. Bennett a Chicago workman reports being held up by six masked men on Bean Street Memphis. The robbers armed with revolvers took 500 dollars in cash and jewelry valued at 1300 dollars. The keeper of the place and another man were robbed as well.
The imperial post announces adoption of Rowland invention enabling four telegrams to be sent simultaneously in each direction at 300 to 850 words per minute, increasing telegraphy efficiency.
Sturgis South Dakota April 5 Troops B and I of the Thirteenth cavalry at Fort Robinson Nebraska are to be moved toward Fort Meade. Reports say the post will host eight troops this summer. Berglinr Captured by Marshal Granite Falls Minnesota April 5 A thief robbed County Treasurer Sorlien residence and was chased and captured by the city marshal with Mrs Sorlien finding money and jewels in the house. thief identity not yet established.
Louis Busch of New York was found guilty in U S district court of smuggling 518 diamonds into the United States from Windsor Canada in 1899. The case will be carried higher.
A telephone message from Henning reports an attempted arson on the Henning village hall. The fire was discovered before significant damage occurred.
Rt Rev John M Farley titular bishop of Zeugma and auxiliary bishop of New York handed over fifty thousand dollars from the New York archdiocese to Pope Leo to aid Peter's peace before departing for Jerusalem.
April report from Murptyaboro Tl states Michael Fontaneta was shot and killed yesterday by Labori Piapa. The two men had been good friends but Piapa has eluded capture and remains at large.
Little Falls Minnesota moves to form a local state militia company. The effort is led by the Commercial club with council support and the plan gains momentum in the city.
A blaze along the Atlantic City boardwalk destroyed twelve hotels and over twenty small buildings from Illinois to New York avenues. Losses exceed 750000 with insurance limited. No fatalities, about a dozen injuries. Militia, police, and outside fire crews aided as looters were arrested.
Des Moines reports the Hubbard merger bill cleared the senate by 27 to 5 after amendments to ease opposition. The measure would allow Iowa railroads to acquire lines in other states and is seen as the session’s most significant act, affecting Rock Island and Burlington interests.
Washington reports two edicts from China. One ends the long standing ban on intermarriage between Chinese and Manchurians and abolishes foot binding. The other outlines sending young men abroad for education to cultivate government service talent.
Philadelphia, April 5 Justice as quickly as the laws allow will mete out to William H Lane the colored butler who killed Miss Ella J Jardin and her two children for robbery He was arraigned the next morning committed to prison and two indictments for murder returned The district attorney plans swift action to send the case to the governor for execution within not less than thirty days The child Eloise remains in critical condition
An advertisement extols Peruna as a reliable spring remedy that cleanses the blood through digestion and boosts nourishment to fight spring fever. It cites a Buffalo resident testifying to restored health after using Peruna and invites readers to write Dr. Hartman in Columbus for free medical advice.
A rare equine record is noted in Kansas where a horse stands twenty hands high, well above typical size, and weighs 2412 pounds, highlighting an extraordinary example of equine stature.
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