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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
2
Szegerza D R publisher Linton Emmons Co leads a local edition with noted events and publishing activity. The brief item highlights a key figure in the Linton publishing scene and references the Emmons Company local involvement.
South Australia reports nearly 150000 pounds of honey produced in one year. Quebec asbestos mines supply a dominant share of global output since their 1878 discovery. Moonlight is deemed more fatal to the complexion than sunlight with Paris selling moonshades of double mousseline de soie and fringe, handles folding back like antique marquises.
Prince zu Loewenstein, president of the German Catholic Union, started a campaign against duelling and secured 118 signatures from friends. He notes signatures would rise if active army officers could safely publish their true views without risking their military positions.
Captain Smiley of the Fifteenth U S A describes meeting the sultan of the Sulus in his island capital. The sultan wore a collarless dress suit and a skull cap adorned with a large diamond. The officer notes the sultan is a small man with a striking costume and modest presence.
The text notes annual forest fire losses near 50 million dollars and argues that abundant wood and water should be valued. It warns that cheap lumber drives industrial growth and that agriculture depends on water, urging forestry and irrigation as keys to future prosperity as emphasized by Vice President Roosevelt calling it the greatest internal question of the day.
Cairo dispatch reports the directors of a leading French sugar and molasses monopoly arrange to lease about 40 000 acres near Nag Hammadi for beetroot cultivation. The company already owns cane fields and Egypt aims to become self sufficient in sugar while competing with French and Austrian producers in the Levant.
A 26 year old dentist in Paris used dentistry visits to steal jewelry from female patients. He treated a toothache at clients’ homes, then took jewelry. A victim recognized him in a cafe, leading to his arrest after authorities found no initial leads.
Judge Case of Hartford finds for the bicycle rider injured after being thrown from his bike by the defendant’s dog. The memorandum notes the rider was on the sidewalk and cites a strong dog owner responsibility statute, while hinting the dog’s actions went too far.
Japan yields about 4 million tons of coal yearly with three quarters from Kiau-jiu. In 1899 exports reached 2.5 million tons while most coal supplies domestic use. Kiau-siu ports show 1899 exports about double four years prior, chiefly to China and Hong Kong. Mrs Grover Cleveland engages in charity work during city relief program visits. In India birthday celebrations feature strings and three cornered party tags.
Resume of the News reports Fred C. Squires resigning to join National Asphalt after serving since the Spanish war. It notes Gen Chaffee’s brigade division plan and reforms to base the army for large scale operations. Spalding moves to refund duties on Puerto Rico imports, about 438000 dollars. A board of army officers will study posts and maneuvers, while Turin art exhibition plans invite architects and manufacturers. Accidents and disasters include Oklahoma home rush deaths, Iowa gubernatorial candidate injury, Lebanon fire, Denver fires, water shortages, Taunton fire losses, and maritime drownings.
In Cass Lake Minnesota on July 28 residents press the opening of the Chippewa reservation. A joint Cass Lake Commercial club and Walker Industrial Association meeting at Strawberry hall urged action with strong resolutions favoring opening.
During a severe electrical storm in Towah Wisconsin on July 28 a laborer named Chris Peterson was killed after picking up a downed wire. Brothers M. J. and G. Kelley, eight miles north of town, were in their farmhouse when the bolt struck. Peterson’s death is reported certain while Kelley is not expected to survive.
A mob in Elkins West Virginia lynched a man who mortally wounded the local chief of police. In Walker Iowa a man shot his sweetheart and then himself. A Milwaukee woman died from injuries by her husband who stands charged with murder. A man alias Louis McDowell arrested for fraud claims to be Senator Hanna's son and sent to St Louis. A Goshen Ohio postmaster wounded himself amid suspected heat distress. Bank notes from 50 years ago surface in New Brunswick. Greek and Austrian railway workers fight in Sydney Nebraska leaving one Austrian dead and six Greeks wounded. An Indianapolis farmer shot a farming partner after an old grudge. In Cincinnati a seventeen year old shot his stepfather after earlier suicide attempts.
Notable figures include Henry LaCaze Luthiers a French zoologist born 1821 and Henry King Elkins a Chicago lumber pioneer and early board of trade director. Also listed are deaths of Dr Alston Enis president of Ohio University Dr Edward Morley Simon J Schermerhorn J D Eckman John Downer Robert Folger and Frederick S Williams. Sybil Sanderson and Kubelik join European artists touring America with Frohman funding.
Helena July 28 Gov Toole pardoned Edmund Erickson formerly of Moorhead Minnesota who is serving five years in the Deer Lodge penitentiary for second degree assault committed in Butte in December 1899 Erickson is twenty one and thought mentally unbalanced Prominent Minnesota men including ex Gov Lind and Charles A Towne interceded for him
The mangled body of a man was found in Sand creek northwest of Deadwood by fishermen. He appears to have been killed by a pistol shot in the mouth, robbed of money, wrapped in a blanket, and tossed into the water. No clues are available.
The Hidden Fortune Company of Denver reports a large free milling ore ledge in the Hoodlebug tunnel adjoining the Homestake mine. The ore runs about 4.50 per ton and matches Homestake ore in quality. A second vein appeared in a 30 foot shaft on the same property, lauded as the most important Black Hills strike in years.
Vieit G. Allen and Otto Scharf were caught in a severe electrical storm while bathing in the Mississippi River at Winona Minnesota. A bolt struck Allen on the right shoulder as they headed back to shore killing him instantly while Scharf was knocked unconscious but not seriously hurt.
A Paris physician argues that proper electrical application can raise a person’s height. Other items note Emperor Francis Joseph's planned return visit to Italy after eighteen years, tuberculosis congresses in London, and a Russian ship’s Baltic voyage.
Trade review notes normal business while a diphtheria death occurs during Dowie treatment. Wisconsin pension gains 200 year over year. St Anne relics in New York credited with cures. Cuba exports exceed imports by 8.64 million. Birth of Liberty painting sold for 1.60 unclaimed goods. Iowa corn to top 14 million bushels if no damage. Stomach operation relieves frog in patient. New York doctor wills tests to prove death. 50 million feet timber sold at La Pointe at 2 per thousand. First National Bank of New York may absorb National Bank of the Republic. Transport Thomas sails to Manila with 600 teachers for Philippine schools. Benguet governor Whitmarsh exonerated from charges. Secretary Sheerer resigns. Wisconsin Traction files 3 million mortgage with Milwaukee Trust. Kentucky court orders new trial for Caleb Powers. Swedish Singers split. East to Boston, West to Minneapolis. Alex Anderson elected Western president. Court of appeals orders new Powers trial in Goebel case.
A July 27 storm in Preston Minnesota brought strong winds and heavy rain. Grain stacks were blown over, barns unroofed, and trees down in nearby towns. Edwin Stark's barn was struck by lightning and burned for a loss of 1400 dollars.
The grand lodge of the I. S. W. A. voted to bar saloonkeepers from joining the order. Delegates from both states supported the rule. Hayward was chosen unanimously as the site for the next convention.
Albert Lea Minn July 28 The first conviction under the game law this year was filed yesterday when C B Cordin of Owatonna pleaded guilty to shooting two quail He received a fine of 10 dollars for each bird and costs totaling 27 30 dollars
La Crosse Wisconsin reports an ice famine threat after a recent heat spell. Local ice dealer F. A. Bigelow stated the city faces shortage as temperatures remained high. The warning underscores supply strain for residents and businesses dependent on ice.
In Le Roy Minnesota July 28 a three week drought ends with a good shower. The rain comes with no wind or hail ending the dry spell and easing local concerns about crops and water supply.
Cumberland Wis July 28 a freight train was wrecked by a rock on the Omaha track near Shell Lake yesterday delaying traffic but injuring no one
Atwater Minnesota July 28 farmer J T Signall lost his barn seven horses and a quantity of hay in a fire. The farmer had no insurance.
Grafton North Dakota voters approve a new city charter and move under general law after a July 28 election, with a majority of 178 favoring the change. The outcome establishes the city’s transition to the revised municipal framework.
A mad dog on William Crane's farm in Centerville South Dakota bit hogs and cattle. Some hogs died and several cattle had to be shot. On the Lee Prentice ranch five horses died from the heat.
Glen Mc Donald, 15, left to work in the country and was overcome by heat. He was brought home and died the following morning from heat prostration in Morris, Minnesota, on Tuesday.
Berlin records show that since his accession in 1888 Emperor William has made 19 public speeches in German, 22 in French, 18 in English, 3 in Russian, with the remainder in German.
London Times reports General Baden-Powell is suffering from overwork and fever. Medical advisers in South Africa order complete rest and prompt return to Britain.
Kindred plans a laundry site and Dickinson reports strong crop yields while Jamestown area notes good flax and barley harvests. Bridges, roads, and government buildings advance. prairie weather brings wind damage in Emmons and crops near Aneta and Mandan show optimism. cattle shipments near Aug and local officials pursue police and public works improvements.
Chicago detectives say a ticket broker Frank E. Rice headed a band of forgers defrauding Western railroads of thousands. Rice issued tickets from a private stamping mill and used sight drafts for rebates to keep tickets from being honored. Authorities anticipate more arrests as a grand jury probe begins.
Washington July 28 The past 24 hours brought the most favorable weather for the corn belt since the heat wave began about forty days ago. Light to moderate rains fell in Western Kansas Nebraska and Missouri Central Iowa Arkansas and parts of Oklahoma with more showers expected in Northern Illinois and Indiana. Temperatures yesterday were lower than Thursday but ranged from 92 to 100 in the corn belt.
Chicago July 28. F P Frazier of Bartlett Frazier & Co says rains cannot save the corn crop. He compares trying to save it to raising Lake Michigan with a hose. Trade voices alarm that disaster may have overtaken the surplus raising corn states despite sprinkles.
Dr. Robert Koch of Berlin told a health congress in Eastbourne that malaria does not come from swamps but from inoculation by mosquitoes and gnats. He urged quinine treatment to stamp out malarial parasites.
Indianapolis July 28 F M Smallwood a railway mail service clerk was arrested and charged with taking money from the mails. He admitted his guilt and Inspector Fletcher alleges Smallwood has been stealing letters for three years.
Governor Allen of Puerto Rico stated he has not resigned but will not return to Porto Rico. He said the president and cabinet are aware he will not return, signaling ongoing disengagement from the island.
A heavy tremor struck Elko Nevada at 2 30 yesterday afternoon with north to south vibrations lasting three or four minutes reported by residents and local officials.
Marcus Alvestad lost his barn and granary seven miles northeast of Lanesboro Minnesota during a twenty minute July rain and wind storm. The fire caused about $3,000 in losses with no insurance.
Lena Defalle, 15, daughter of Joseph Defalle, is said to have drowned in a reservoir along the cattle trail to the city. The report comes via word received from Chamberlain dated July 28.
Mrs. Oscar Turney of Beloit Wisconsin, wife of a contractor, has become a raving maniac from brooding over a grade crossing accident she witnessed in which two women were killed. The note urges that one marry in haste and let alliances suffer later.
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