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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
4
A rambling column of oddities and witticisms spans topics from fashion booms and European politics to American social quirks. It touches on skirts, elixirs, travel, crime, marriage gifts, and public figures with quick quips and sharp asides.
In a contested debate between two universities, North Dakota speakers defend or challenge a Canadian trade regulation known as the Combines Act, highlighting cross border policy questions and academic discourse.
A garbled OCR brings a set of references to a controversial measure at a university, with mentions of North Dakota figures and a Taft context. The text appears as a scrambled historical fragment about political debates, elections, and legal questions, lacking clear narrative coherence.
A two and a half year old daughter of Hetinger Lilien Bullis died after a kitchen stove fire spread to her clothing. Her mother, Mrs Bullison, suffered severe burns while attempting to rescue the child. The blaze began in the Bulls residence located nine miles north of town and spread rapidly before firefighters arrived. The incident occurred on the same day the mother returned from outside to find the flames.
Minot may become a headquarters for aviators with a proposed aviation meet on June 1. Dewey Dorman of Minot plans to purchase a Dayton made aeroplane and visit Wright factory sites in Daxton and New York to inspect models and bring one to Minot.
A young boy named Horace, son of BK Geneon, was crushed to death while near Horace as his father Mr. Benson operated a gasoline powered wheat fanning engine. His clothing tangled on a shaft and he was pulled in, the body reduced to a gruesome pulp.
Fire destroyed the St Paul hotel and its furnishings a forty room structure built in 1853. The blaze started in the kitchen and was well advanced before discovery. A police man woke the sleeping inmates as the flames spread.
Osnabrook reports the county fair association judges set exhibition for August 1 and 2. Directors also approved a premiums increase of thirty three and a third percent.
A fireman leaped from an engine and after wading into the river, swam to a small boy in danger and dragged him to safety. The boy, about six, had fallen into the Mouse River near the red blue Weetles bank and was drowning before the brave rescue.
The drowned man Emil Hatt, a Forbes clerk known in the community, was found recently after extended searches when the river froze. His funeral was held at the Catholic Church with Mrs. Mother Duy presiding. he was laid to rest in the local cemetery as relatives mourn.
An article describes efforts by Commercial Clubs of State to organize a statewide fundraising drive. It outlines aims to raise funds for farming and community improvement, mentions preparations, leadership, and the role of a new corporation promoting upright advertising and civic benefit.
Pingress Nate and Tou West of Elmyra Ohio search for the body of Everett Hurlburt who drowned in Round Lake near the Williams ranch last November. They visit Mrs. Els Christy and recall eighteen years of schoolmates so far apart.
Val Dis Mayer Plato appointed to lead a committee to investigate the royal light plant and determine why water and electricity costs are high for consumers and to propose reductions. He also named a four member committee to study whether the Colts should contribute to the baseball team.
After a year of quiet the Crosby community reports horse thefts by unknown rustlers. A group took a string of horses to a safe location but fled when pursued. Fifteen horses were recovered within a day or two, about thirty miles from the original farm.
Ole Haug collapsed while talking with friends in the Broaten blacksmith shop from a stroke. Medical aid arrived too late. the death occurred as he sat with others, and he had driven into town from his farm recently and appeared healthy.
Velva city council approves a twenty year franchise for John I Moore to establish and operate an electric power plant. Moore plans to install the system this summer.
Governor Burke proclaims Friday April 28 as Arbor and Bird Day, urging statewide observance and ceremonial activities. Local officials await details on ceremonies and school participation.
Alexander W. Bheler of Banks was brought in with three wounds after an argument over school matters. McCleure used a knife on Eheler three times including the head and cheek. Justice Thor Jackson issued a warrant for Meclure’s arrest.
After two days of sessions the state normal board of control failed to select a site for the new Minot normal school. Numerous sixty to eighty acre proposals were offered but the board could not reach a decision and deferred the matter to another date.
A six year old girl Hiester of Rey suffered an eye injury when a flying stick crushed the eye during a local tumble. Mrs Skarstun assisted at the scene and the incident is under local report.
A majority report emphasizes saving lives over personal vengeance, arguing that prudent action protects the public and reduces harm, contrasting retaliation with collective safety.
The Ways and Means Committee report on the local farmers free list blends Democratic critique and tariff analysis. It argues the Will reduce revenue and prices, promotes Canadian reciprocity, and aims to remove duties on key food and lumber items to ease living costs, citing Taft on access to Canadian forests.
Edward A Moseley secretary of the interstate commerce commission and originator of labor legislation died in Washington after a long illness at age 65. The immediate cause was heart failure with acute kidney disease. funeral services set for Thursday with body taken to Newburyport Massachusetts. He was an intimate friend and adviser to presidents and cabinet officers for over a quarter century, noted for humanitarian and philanthropic work.
On April 20 Grand Rapids saw an official strike by furniture workers after weeks of mediation. The unionized walkout affected 60 factories and 6,000 to 7,000 workers, including varnishers finishers cabinet makers carvers and woodworkers, with about 3,000 nonunion workers also impacted.
News from Danville Illinois reports a second attempt at murdering Italian railroad laborers employed by the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad near Villa Grove. Early Sunday a dynamite blast while workers slept severely damaged one ear. About the same hour Monday another explosion rattled beds shattered windows and caused further damage.
Ay, Marne, France. Judicial authorities with cavalry arrested Le Cadieux, vice president of the Wine Growers' federation, on a riot viewing charge. He was sent by train to Rheims and jailed. The arrest appears to have deterred further violence from the wine growers for now.
A special assembly committee reported to the house that false registrations and illegal voting occurred in Atlantic County during last Novembers election. The panel estimates about two thousand illegal registrations and one thousand illegal votes and says county officers failed to perform their duties.
John W Roche, Oswego’s oldest Seminole War survivor, died in Oswego. He helped bury 106 white victims of the Dade massacre in 1835 and aided in the capture of the Indian warrior Coa-Coa Hee.
In New York a large number of women travelers on the Bleamer Oceanic smoked cigarets openly. Passengers viewed the scene with mixed feelings as reporters spoke with Mrs. Brooke Claxton who noted that smoking among women is popular abroad.
Chicago philanthropist Dr Daniel K Pearsons, famed for gifts surpassing 6 million dollars to colleges and benevolent groups, turns ninety one and distributes an additional 300 thousand dollars. Planned gifts include Here’s College Kentucky 100000, American Board of Foreign Missions 100000, Doane College Nebraska 25000, McKendree College Lebanon 10000.
Three people died and a score were injured when a gas explosion rocked a northwest side building housing Joseph Morici & Co. wholesale liquor dealers. Morici and his partner were arrested on suspicion the blast resulted from jets left open intentionally, fueling the fire.
A 45 year old contractor CG A Barber shot and killed his wife then wounded himself at his mother in law Mrs J Saunders home in Kansas City Missouri He and the wife were involved in a divorce suit at the time.
In Washington DC a profound sensation is anticipated this week as indictments are expected against prominent figures in large commercial firms for violations of the law prohibiting rebates.
The Taft Canada reciprocity agreement bill clears the House with 265 votes for and 9 against, aiming to reduce tariffs and broaden free trade across the border. Democrats add a section urging further freer trade, while Republicans largely oppose the measure.
The record shows witnesses including Brine A J Minkler vice president Merchants State Bank and A Ecoland president National Bank testifying about alleged poling and a judge's sleep during sessions. Prosecution and defense clashed over witness credibility and timing as hearings continued through August with adjournments and court proceedings.
Des Moines Iowa Charles F Saylor aged 34 for 14 years United States beet sugar commissioner is dead at his home in this city
The page lists wheat contracts in Minneapolis with No 1 and No 2 northern grades and prices around $1.00 to $1.07, plus durum and rye values. Livestock figures from Chicago show steady to strong demand for western steers around $4.50 to $5.75, stockers $4.90 to $5.70, cows and heifers $6.55, calves $4.73, hogs $5.95 to $6.30, and sheep at $5.10 to $4.90 per head, with regionally varied yearling and native stock prices.
In a Chicago recount, W. H. Glendennin defeats Voliva backers for mayor, leaving eight independents and two Voliva loyalists on the Zion City council. The council can override the mayor's veto with solid bloc voting.
A damaged fragment reports a fort fire incident with a landmark devastated and fears raised. The garbled text references burning, explosions, and attempts to salvage remaining structures amid advancing forces. Details on date, location, and organizations are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a franchise deal and electric services. Key names or dates are unreadable, but the text signals a contract or proposal related to a utility or franchise agreement with entities likely in the electric sector. Further details remain unclear.
The steamer Atta Victoria brings 176 Co Omans on April 4, reports from the Indiana poll. The document references Edw and Seho in Indianapolis, noting a senate matter and a government action.
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