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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
6
A collage of wry observations and quips on public figures and events. References include Mark Twain, Sir Thomas Lipton, John Morgan, Carnegie, Russell Sage, Sousa, and a Panamanian canal note. A light, satirical roundup reflecting era sentiment and current curiosities.
Since his return to Germany Prince Henry has composed a march that, if it echoes his United States tour, takes the form of a brisk quickstep. The piece blends monarchical flair with early 20th century transatlantic musical influence.
Mr. Edison proclaims the invention of an automobile so simple in construction and so affordable that any prudent man can own one without issuing bonds.
William Bradhurst Osgood Field, tied by marriage to the Vanderbilt family, faces a range of possible outcomes as his disposition suggests his troubles may be ending or merely beginning.
A New York girl who saved her home from fire by trying to think what a man would do and then doing it shows she has not absorbed Sarah Grand's critique of "merge man." The remark highlights evolving views on gender roles and courage in a society mixing traditional expectations with women’s agency.
A satirical note questions whether King Victor Emmanuel will visit many royal courts while skipping J Pierpont Morgan for a private chat. It recalls Morgan’s choice to surrender $12,000 rather than alter his name and jokes that many would change names to fit in, even adopting common surnames like Smith or Jones.
Lord Kitchener lauds Boer courage steadfastness and skill. Any praise now adds to the workload of his already demanding task. Harry de Windt the Arctic explorer found starving near Behring Sea is urged to cheer up and awaits civilised perquisites of a hero.
A New Jersey man dies by his own action amid love disappointment. The piece contrasts Morgan in England with the absence of similar remarks about Prince Henry, noting Morgans superior twist of the wrist.
Count August Potocki, aide to the czar, reportedly lost 350000 in a baccarat game last week. The anecdote sparks American gamblers to claim superior skill. Jimmy Whistler sues again over noisy carpenters near his home, while pursuing art.
The piece argues that the United States government remains free from labor strife while other employers suffer strikes, and vaguely alludes to royal conspiracy rumors about King Edward being crowned secretly.
At Fargo the Republican state convention nominated Frank White for governor and David Bartlett for lieutenant governor by acclamation. The ticket includes state officers and a slate for Congress and judiciary. Delegates debated prohibition resubmission and election law reform amid heated but orderly proceedings.
Detective Charles Nelson returns to Minneapolis after weeks away and reports that Doc Ames is gravely ill and unlikely to survive in the city. He notes the mayor aged and worn by threats to his administration, while Fred Ames is expected back by week’s end after his trial.
A conference at the Palmer House in Chicago involved Mayor A A Ames of Minneapolis, his wife Mrs Ames, and Fred Ames with Capt Alfred Coffin possibly present. The mayor introduced himself as “the house surgeon of West Baden” to hotel management, and it was only by evening that guests were revealed as the mayor and his wife.
Eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Harris of North La Crosse died of lockjaw in La Crosse Wisconsin on July 25 after a rusty nail scratch appeared to heal. She suffered two days with throat pains and neck and arm rigidity before death despite medical help.
Helena Montana July 26 Judge H C Smith issued a temporary injunction on city request prohibiting the Helena Water Works from turning off water for fire and sewerage needs. The company warned it would shut off water for nonpayment of 1500 dollars for June. The court order returns July 30.
Grand Forks North Dakota July 26 The corner stone of the new Masonic temple was laid last night with elaborate ceremonies. Grand Master Stockwell of Grafton laid the stone assisted by Masonic dignitaries from all parts of the state. The edifice will be a handsome one costing 30000 dollars. A banquet followed at Masonic hall with addresses by prominent Masons.
Richard D. Smith once a leading Sioux Falls clerk was found dead on the Broad Prairie southwest of the city. His life was wrecked by drinking and he had been mildly insane for days before dying alone last afternoon.
John P. Reece of Albia Lee county was nominated by the Sixth district Democrats to oppose John F. Lacey in congress. Reece is president of the Iowa State Mineworkers. Governor La Follette plans to review the First regiment and battery of the Wisconsin National Guard at Camp Douglas in Madison with dates set Aug 4 Aug 14 15 and Aug 21 for subsequent units.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on July 26 a man killed between Eau Claire and Arizona remains unidentified. The coroner’s jury found the identity unknown and excused the railroad from blame.
Wahpeton North Dakota on July 26 a company of boys bathing in the Red river saw George Chezick aged seventeen drown last evening. The body has not been recovered.
A dispatch from Lisbon reports a hot test day on July 26 with temperatures above 90 degrees. The intense heat damaged crops after a prolonged spell of abnormally cool weather.
Pierre South Dakota hosts a horse fair on the sixth of next month inviting horse owners and buyers to meet and engage in sales of any number, as traders assemble for the event.
Winnipeg report states Private Espi¢ and Trumpeter Davey of Canadian mounted rifles drowned when their boat struck a pier at the Main Street bridge. Private Cuiston escaped. In Dresden, King George of Saxony, who ascended after Albert's death, is ill with pneumonia.
Swarms of mosquitoes flood Milwaukee causing hardship for residents and animals. Horses balk or flee as men struggle to cope with pervasive insects. Eyes, lungs, and clothing suffer while citizens seek relief from the persistent nuisance.
Milwaukee reports severe mosquito infestation with widespread bites on both people and animals. Smudge fires on East Side lawns illuminate evenings as workers halt grading projects and residents shield children, fearing swarm attacks that drive people indoors and disrupt labor.
Chicago July 27 reports claim the Swift and Armour merger is completed, boosting Swift stock to 150 locally and higher in Boston. The deal would swap each Swift share for two preferred and one common in the new combine, with G F Swift to lead. Swift and his son Louis F Swift had just returned from St Paul where control of the stock yards was discussed.
A north wind storm near Winona Minnesota on July 27 caused extensive damage in the Little Waman dee valley. Lowlands flooded washing away wheat and barley in shock. August Schoepp’s farm barn blown down five horses and several cows killed. Alma Ridge grain beaten to ground and gardens ruined.
Fergus Falls Minnesota July 27 A Great Northern east bound passenger train struck a man walking on the track a short distance from Evansville The impact crushed his head No papers were found except a letter from a woman at Leaf Mountain the envelope was gone and his name could not be ascertained
Postmaster General Payne and his wife will depart Milwaukee for New York today. Mrs. Payne will stay there while Mr. Payne proceeds to Oyster Bay at the president’s summons. He will remain near New York for naval maneuvers and spend three weeks with the fleet.
Sturgis South Dakota July 27 The annual general round-up of cattle has been finished. The beef round-up will begin about August 10.
Arnold Kroeger alias Frank Miller was arrested here yesterday on charges of absconding and embezzling 36000 marks from a post office in Erensost Frichlam Germany.
Forsythe dispatch to the Miner says Edward Philbrook a wealthy cattle owner in Eastern Montana has drowned. No details are available yet.
Chicago capitalists led by John W. Gates and John A. Drake back an airship plan. A $3,000,000 corporation forms to back a machine claimed to fly at 250 miles per hour. Drake, a Tennessee country doctor, seeks to enter aerial races at the St Louis exposition. Gates commits $100,000 to the venture.
Four men and a woman, alleged to form a railroad ticket forgery gang, were arrested by Chicago detectives. Police raided their headquarters after the arrests and found 4,000,000 dollars worth of bogus tickets and a full toolkit for forgery. Charles J Allardt, head of the gang and operator of the National ticket office at 192 Clark Street, faces two indictments. Authorities say Western roads and many Eastern lines were defrauded for thousands of dollars.
Concord New Hampshire July 27 Winster Churchill author will likely be a notable figure in the next state legislature He has told residents of Cornish his summer home that he is a candidate for membership He spends about half the year in New Hampshire and regards it as his political home Voters in Cornish are projecting a near unanimous vote for him
A severe storm last night flooded the western part of Irwin Pennsylvania after two dams broke. Houses, bridges and road sidings along Coal Hollow were washed away. The Westmoreland car plants suffered thousands in damage and many coal shafts and bridges in the countryside were flooded or destroyed.
Clarence H Mackay son of John W Mackay Queenstown July 27 traveled on Cunard Campania from New York arriving today and learned of his father’s death by wireless telegraphy at 3 pm July 24 from westbound Saxonia. The news drew many telegrams and widespread sympathy among Campania passengers.
In Havana on July 27 a cabinet meeting reported by Senor Vero secretary of public instruction proposed a education budget of 3 917 363 dollars. Senor Diaz secretary of public works presented Camp Columbia property value at 256 000 dollars.
Kingston Jamaica July 27 Planters of the larger West Indian islands express talk of annexation to the United States driven by dissatisfaction over the Imperial government aid to the sugar industry. Newspapers reject the idea yet annexation sentiment grows among planters.
Baltimore July 27 The coroner investigates the death of Mrs. Cecilia M Sullivan from bullet wounds. She lived eighteen hours with conscious periods, suffering three major wounds including a through the heart and a wound penetrating the stomach liver and spleen, plus a grazing bullet.
Dan Condon’s body was found in an alley in Cedar Falls Iowa at midnight with a broken neck. He had fallen fourteen feet from a stair landing and was described as despondent and out of work.
Washington July 27 Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles has chosen Col John B Babcock senior colonel of the adjutant general s department as his chief of staff to succeed Gen Thomas Ward retired
London July 27 Thomas Gibson Lawler Conservative will invite Mr Balfour in the house of commons next Monday to state the governments policy regarding 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 buses are also ordered demolished as a safety measure.
Several travelers were injured in a reported incident. Authorities indicated multiple people sustained serious injuries, prompting emergency response and transport to local hospitals for treatment. Investigators are reviewing dash cam footage and witness statements to determine causes and accountability.
At Trebits Station near Xenia Ohio Panhandle Limited wrecked after striking a misplaced coal car. Engineer Clark of Xenia burned beneath the engine, two women and a man perished in flames aboard a Pullman while others were injured as trains and tracks were torn up, delaying traffic for miles.
Two killed, two fatally, and twenty two seriously injured were reported after a passenger train on the Ohio and Little Kanawha failed on a trestle south of McConnellsville. The rear coach turned over twice, fell forty feet, and was destroyed. the trestle was said to be weakened by recent flood. Thirty passengers were aboard.
New York July 26 Nicola Tesla announces complete invention to transmit electrical energy without wires and power vehicles and ships from the air. He has built a guarded powerhouse at Wardenclyffe Long Island and plans a public announcement after securing patents for his system.
London reports General Kitchener will give the city a fully equipped ox wagon that formerly belonged to President Kruger of the Transvaal. The pon pomp was mounted on the wagon during the war and the offer has been accepted by the lord mayor.
The German steamer Prinzess Irene departed for Manila carrying Gov. Taft Judge Smith and Secretary Carpenter. Capt. Strother, ill, left for New York on the Aller. Naples reports the voyage dated July 26.
London authorities reported no fresh cases of smallpox yesterday, the first such quiet period in a very long time. Health officials warned the public to remain vigilant and continue vaccination efforts as surveillance remains high.
Intense heat marked a submarine volcanic eruption off Horta in Fayal island. A great incandescent rock was ejected, as Lisbon reports on July 26 in Azores waters.
In Scottdale Pennsylvania on July 26 a ferocious hail storm swept the region, plunging the area into darkness and causing widespread damage. Homes, businesses and farms suffered extensive destruction as hail battered town and country, with losses estimated in the thousands of dollars.
A severe storm struck Lincoln, with a barn at August Schoepp's Cream property toppled. The disaster resulted in the death of three horses and multiple cattle, marking a total loss for the farm.
Connor F. Goffin nineteen living eight miles west of Mer. Prentice Wis. died several hours after ingesting paris green an amount described as potent in a local incident. The death occurred July 27 and authorities are reporting the manner as self inflicted.
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