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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
2
A collage of satirical notes on figures like Sir Thomas Lipton and Mark Twain. Mentions include the Panama canal, John Ping Pong Morgan, Mary MacLane’s scandals, Carnegie buying libraries, a pickle trust at picnic season, and Russell Sage dividends. Also references to Sousa marches and a Peoria Prohibition convention rain of cash.
Since his return to Germany Prince Henry has composed a march, but if it is at all reminiscent of his tour through the United States it must be a quickstep.
Mr. Edison declares a new automobile is easy to build and inexpensive enough for any prudent man to own without issuing bonds, signaling a revolutionary shift in personal transport.
William Bradhurst Osgood Field, now allied with the Vanderbilt family by marriage, faces a possible end to his troubles or commencement of new ones, depending on his disposition.
A New York girl who saved her home from fire by thinking like a man shows little uptake of Sarah Grand's critique of male dominance. The remark about doing what a man would do underscores ongoing tensions between practical courage and gendered expectations in society.
The monarch weighs visits to major European courts and ponders whether to meet prominent financier J Pierpont Morgan for a quiet discussion, signaling high level diplomacy and informal talks in political circles.
A Missouri man reportedly chose to keep his name and forewent a $12,000 offer rather than change his surname. The remark suggests many would adopt common names like Smith or Jones for such a payoff.
Lord Kitchener lauds Boer courage steadfastness and military skill. Any credit given to the Boers will increase the scope of the work he has to complete in the ongoing campaign.
Harry de Windt, the Arctic explorer found starving near the Behring Sea, is expected to regain his strength and enjoy the privileges accorded to a real hero once he reaches civilization.
A New Jersey man killed himself after heartbreak. He might have sent a wireless message from his current workplace to reveal his sorrow over lost love.
The passage notes that as J Pierpont Morgan toured England he was mocked as the American Kaiser while Prince Henry faced no similar moniker. It highlights Morgan's reputedly superior wrist action.
The news that Count August Potocki an aide to the czar cost $350,000 at baccarat one night last week causes American poker players to feel Europeans are breaking the hitherto unrivaled gambling record.
The piece notes that the U S government remains largely free of labor strikes, contrasting it with private sector employers. It implies government workforces experience fewer conflicts and suggests systemic factors behind the tolerance.
A cryptic note suggests King Edward could surprise observers by a private coronation in the tesa parlor, avoiding prior notification to the press or public. The remark hints at stealth and spontaneity in a potential regal ceremony.
At the state convention in Fargo the Republican ticket was nominated by acclamation. Frank White was chosen for governor with David Bartlett as lieutenant governor and a full slate including E. F. Porter secretary of state H. L. Holmes treasurer D. H. McMillan and W. L. Stockwell among others. Resubmission and prohibition debates dominated proceedings as delegates approved party platforms and urged reform of election laws.
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune item notes a woman’s habit of doing things properly and humorously claims she conducts marketing in a basket phaeton as the apt vehicle for her style.
Detective Charles Nelson returns to Minneapolis after weeks away and reports Doctor Ames is gravely ill with a sharp drawn face and rapid aging. The mayor shows signs of extreme strain from threats against his administration and the grand jury actions. Fred Ames is expected back by week’s end after his trial.
A conference at the Palmer House in Chicago on July 25 brought Mayor A. A. Ames of Minneapolis his wife Mrs. Ames and Fred Ames. Captain Alfred Coffin was expected but unconfirmed. The mayor, arriving from West Baden Indiana, presented a letter naming him as house surgeon and guests were initially described as nonofficial. It later emerged that the guests were the mayor and his wife.
In La Crosse Wisconsin on July 26 an eight year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Harris, died of lockjaw after a scratch on a nail had seemed to heal. She later suffered throat pains and grew rigid, despite medical care, dying after two days of agony.
Helena Montana July 26 Judge H C Smith issued a temporary injunction on the city’s application restraining the Helena Water Works company from turning off water for fire and sewerage. The firm warned it would shut off service for nonpayment of 1500 dollars for June. Return date is July 30.
Grand Forks North Dakota July 26 The corner stone of the new Masonic temple was laid with elaborate ceremonies. Grand Master Stockwell of Grafton laid the stone, assisted by Masonic dignitaries from across the state. The edifice will cost about 30000 dollars and a banquet followed at Masonic hall with speeches by prominent Masons.
Richard D. Smith once a well known Sioux Falls clerk, died alone on the Broad Prairie southwest of the city. He had been mildly insane for days due to excessive drinking, and his body was found yesterday afternoon.
In Oskaloosa Iowa on July 26 John P. Reece president of the Iowa State Mineworkers was nominated by the Sixth district Democrats to oppose John F. Lacey for congress. La Follette plans troop reviews in Madison with state National Guard units scheduled Aug 4 Aug 14 or 15 and Aug 21.
Milwaukee reports describe mosquitos overwhelming the city, forcing work stoppages and sheltering horses, with workers unable to hire on sites. Children, especially babies, suffer most as swarms invade streets and yards, leaving residents blinded and stung.
Chicago July 27 brokers on La Salle Street report a Swift Armour merger completed. Swift stock rose to 150 on the local market and two points higher in Boston amid eager buying. The deal reportedly exchanges each Swift share for two preferred and one common in the new company led by G F Swift. Louis F Swift and the elder Swift returned from St Paul where they had been negotiating control of the stock yards.
A north of Winona storm damaged crops in the Little Waman dee valley. Lowlands flooded washout of wheat and barley. on August Schoepp farm a large barn blew down and five horses and several cows were killed. Alma Ridge grain beaten flat and gardens ruined.
A Great Northern eastbound passenger train struck a man walking on the track near Evansville in Fergus Falls Minnesota. The victim died from head injuries and no identification was found besides a letter from a woman at Leaf Mountain. The man's name is not yet known.
A Chicago group led by John W. Gates John A. Drake Isaac L. Ellwood John Lambert and Orson C. Wells forms a 3 million dollar corporation to back E L Drake a Winchester Tennessee doctor and inventor who claims a flying machine can reach 250 miles per hour. Gates commits 100000 to the venture hoping for a world beating aerial craft at the St Louis exposition.
Chicago police arrested four men and his t woman forming a gang that forged railroad tickets. Authorities seized 4 000 000 dollars worth of bogus tickets and a full workshop of inks blank tickets and punches. Charles Allardt head of the group and linked to the National ticket office at 192 Clark Street faces two indictments. Police say Western and Eastern lines suffered thousands in losses.
Concord New Hampshire July 27 Winster Churchill author will run for the state legislature He spends about half the year in Cornish his summer home and claims New Hampshire as his political home Voters in the Cornish area expect an almost unanimous vote for him
A night storm floods Irwin Pennsylvania with two dams breaking. Western Irwin, Coal Hollow, and rail sidings wash away while the Westmoreland car shops suffer thousands in damage. Many coal shafts flood and dozens of bridges are destroyed.
Clarence H Mackay son of the late John W Mackay received news of his father's death by wireless telegraphy while aboard the Cunard Campania. He learned at 3 PM on July 24 as the Saxonia westbound steamer sent the message. Telegraphs flooded in from many passengers causing widespread sympathy among Campania travelers.
Havana July 27. In cabinet session Senor Vero secretary of public instruction presented a education budget totaling 3 917 363 pesos. Senor Diaz secretary of public works estimated Camp Columbia buildings at 256 000 pesos.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on July 26 a man was killed by a train between Eau Claire and Arizona with the coroner's jury finding no identification and no blame assigned to the railroad.
Wahpeton North Carolina July 26 A group of boys swimming in the Red river led to the drowning of seventeen year old George Chezick. His body has not been recovered.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Postmaster General Payne and his wife depart for New York with Mrs. Payne remaining there while Payne goes to Oyster Bay at the President’s summons. He will stay near New York during naval maneuvers and take a three week fleet vacation. The cattle round-up in Sturgis, South Dakota concludes with beef round-up planned to start about August 10.
Kingston Jamaica July 27 planters of the larger West Indian Islands consider annexation to the United States due to dissatisfaction with imperial aid to the sugar industry. Newspapers reject the idea yet annexation sentiment appears to be rising among planters.
Baltimore reports coroner's inquiry into Mrs. Cecilia M. Sullivan death from bullet wounds. She lived eighteen hours and stayed conscious at times, with wounds through the heart and into the stomach liver and spleen and a grazing heart wound. In Cedar Falls Dan Condon's body was found with a broken neck after a fourteen foot fall from a stairway. he was despondent and out of work.
A dispatch from Lisbon reports an intense heat day in North Dakota with temperatures above 80 degrees. The scorcher damaged all late sown crops following a long stretch of unusually cool weather.
Pierre South Dakota hosts a horse fair on the sixth of next month inviting owners and buyers to gather and trade freely in any number of horses desired. The event aims to connect horse owners with prospective buyers during a community gathering.
Faribault Minnesota July 27 Michael D Kelly was fined 30 dollars for visiting his girlfriend while she was quarantined for diphtheria, violating quarantine regulations.
Winnipeg May into July reports Private Espie and Trumpeter Davey of the Canadian Mounted Rifles drowned when their boat struck a Main Street bridge pier on the Assiniboine River. Private Calatonesc escaped, badly injured. King George of Saxony, who ascended June 10 after Albert's death, is ill with pneumonia.
In Cedar Rapids on July 27 Mark Wescott 54 and Floyd Webster 15 drowned in the Cedar river near Vinton. Webster was swimming when he got beyond his depth and Wescott died attempting a rescue.
Arnold Kroeger alias Frank Miller was arrested here on a charge of absconding and embezzling 36 000 marks from the Erensost post office in Frichlam Germany.
Washington July 27 Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles names Col John B Babcock senior colonel of the adjutant general s department as his chief of staff to succeed Gen Thomas Ward retired.
Forsythe reports the drowning of Edward Philbrook, a wealthy and large cattle owner in Eastern Montana. No further details available. The notice comes from Butte with a special to the Miner dated July 25.
London July 27 Thomas Gibson Lawler Conservative will invite Mr Balfour next Monday in the house of commons to state the government policy on the Atlantic shipping question.
A technical commission has ordered the demolition of the Santo Stefano clock tower in Venice due to signs of collapse. Several surrounding houses are also to be demolished.
An awful wreck of a panhandle passenger train results in four deaths by fire and many serious injuries to passengers. Officials investigate cause as crews battle flames and salvage remaining cars.
In daylight rail disaster near Trebits Station, Trebits near Xenia, Ohio, engineer Clarke of Xenia perished under the engine. A Pullman sleeper burned with two women and a man among the dead. A gas tank exploded and fires raged, while trains on parallel tracks were blocked and passengers injured.
A north bound passenger train on the Ohio & Little Kanawha Railway derailed on a trestle near McConnellsville, dropping forty feet after the rear coach turned over twice. Two killed, two fatally injured, twenty two seriously hurt out of thirty aboard. Weakened trestle due to flood likely cause.
New York reports Nicola Tesla announces a completed invention to send wireless messages across thousands of miles and to power ocean liners and trains from the air. He has built a large fenced power plant at Wardenclyffe Long Island and plans a public reveal soon after securing patents.
London officials announce Gen. Kitchener will donate a fully equipped ox wagon once belonging to President Kruger. The city has accepted the gift, noting the wagon bore a pompom during the war and was offered as a souvenir.
Gov Taft Judge Smith and Secretary Carpenter sail from Naples aboard the German steamer Prinzesses Irene bound for Manila. Captain Struther of Taft’s party is ill and leaves for New York aboard the Aller.
London officials announced yesterday no fresh smallpox cases were reported for the first time in a very long period. The update comes from the city health authorities in London dated July 25.
July reports from Hisbon North Carolina describe an intensely hot submarine volcanic eruption off Horta Fayal. A great incandescent rock was thrown up. In Scottdale Pennsylvania hailstorms hit early last evening causing extensive property damage, with thousands of dollars in losses across towns and countryside.
A storm swept Alma Wisconsin on July 27 leveling August Schoepp creamery barn. The large structure collapsed killing three valuable horses and injuring cattle. Local authorities report a total loss of the barn and stock.
Connor F Goffin a nineteen year old boy eight miles west of Prentice Wisconsin died after taking Paris green. He lived several hours after the act before succumbing to the poison in the local home.
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