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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
2
A collection of humorous clippings from Emmons County reflecting public figures and events. Mentions include the Prince of Wales’s son, Secretary Root’s haircut, Diogenes, a 74-year-old Worcester bachelor, King Peter of Servia, and various quips on honesty swimming and philosophy.
Prof Wilder of Cornell denies ever saying time would come when man is all brain. The remark would boost confidence in get rich quick operators. A Pittsburgh teacher seeks 10 million from Andrew Carnegie as news circulated amid other teacher stories. The yacht crew mutinied, and Howard Gould retired to his cabin after barring the door.
A renowned philologist argues that our vocabulary highlights sins more than graces, suggesting politics largely drives this imbalance in language. He notes political discourse emphasizes negative terms and moral lapse over virtuous description.
The speaker asserts America grows by at least 4 million dollars daily, estimating 80 to 100 million people participate and each person would receive about half a cent. The message questions reader participation.
A published table shows John L Sullivan earned 397000 during his boxing career yet he currently has none of that money. The contrast highlights the fate of the fortune despite a storied career and public attention.
In a strange incident a man moves into a new house as the cook discovers dynamite in the coal bin. The situation hints at Nicholas’s possible harsh rule but centers on the unexpected explosion risk.
The quote argues that women are not uniquely or more strongly attached than men, noting a man’s fondness for an old hat as a stronger example. It challenges a common belief about gendered attachments with a light humorous tone.
New York wireless telegraph operators report the Goddess of Liberty intercepting private messages. They joke that a radium clock set to run 2,000 years would be unsatisfactory, since winding it in 200 years would provoke as much complaint as winding a house clock weekly.
The article argues Mr Kipling believes the automobile has helped mankind physically mentally and spiritually with partial support from facts. It notes the auto has aided many people spiritually when they were poor Christians in need.
Williamstown reports a long standing feud between the Smith and Jones families. The correspondent voices hope for peace and restraint to prevent the quarrel from spreading.
Ernest Clark of Beacon Falls Connecticut fractured two bones in his right hand after shaking hands with an old friend. He now faces the hardship of trusting that old friends are best friends.
Washington reports show Great Britain will not advise moderation toward Russia and will stand by Japan in peace terms. London may back an armistice only if Russia empowers its plenipotentiaries, with Sakhalin and Port Arthur likely sticking as major obstacles. An expanded Anglo Japanese alliance is also under discussion.
New Orleans reports a reduction in new yellow fever cases with three deaths yesterday. Official tallies list total cases to date at 288 and active cases at about 80. Citywide house to house cleaning and mosque sermons urge mosquito destruction to halt the outbreak. quarantines extend from Vicksburg to nearby towns and Lake Providence.
Imperial army dispatch reports on Sakhalin island operations July 27 to August 1. Our van guards Delbonskoe and Rykoff occupied by early afternoon while detachments pursued at Nomiha Ivovskoe and Vyderniovsky area. Enemy infantry and guns held Vyderniovsky. pursuit began. Temperature 93 degrees Fahrenheit.
A Novoe Vremya report from Kersu notes strong reservist discontent in Manchuria over neglect of families and lack of support. The issue signals potential trouble amid ongoing tensions. The note from Emperor Nicholas II vows no shameful peace and affirms resolve for a worthy Russia. Gen Stoesl has been relieved of command of the Third Siberian army corps.
Oyster Bay August 1 The secretary of agriculture is expected at Sagamore Hill to discuss investigations. The president has implicit confidence and denies resignation plans. Both seek to purge grafters, with extensive inquiries across bureaus. Many employees have been dismissed or resigned to remove taint and restore trust.
Mrs. Sarah Davidson of La Crosse Wisconsin, long regarded as poor by relatives, leaves an estate valued at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. Daughter Mrs Minnie Cloate named as beneficiary. Much of the estate consists of real estate.
A broken axle on a wheel of the smoking car caused the California special wreck on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line at Lamont last night. One man was killed outright four were fatally injured and a score of passengers suffered severe injuries.
In Santiago on Aug 1, heavy rains hit national crops and worsen the wheat outlook across Chile, with widespread damage reported and prospects for harvest declining.
Dr Geo R Koch testified in his own defense for the murder of Dr L A Gebhardt of New Ulm and Asa P Brooks the sole eye witness was also called by the defense. Their testimony largely repeats earlier trials with Brooks in the morning and Koch in the afternoon.
In Mankato Minnesota the Koch murder trial nears end as he denies ever owning a claw hammer and claims the court exhibit was not his. Witnesses dispute the handkerchief fabric with cotton and linen, while the defense rests and the state rebuts with expert testimony.
In Mankato Minnesota on July 28 the defense announced new and highly important evidence to be introduced for Dr. Koch in the murder trial of D L A Gebhardt at New Ulm. The court aims to submit the case to the jury by Saturday as Prof Richard Fisher of Madison Wisconsin state chemist testified about the illumination of Koch premises street lights noting a rabbit could be seen fifty feet away. Dr G B Weiser testified he examined the defendant’s hands after the homicide and had dental work from Koch the day after with no injuries observed.
Dr G F Reinecke cried on the stand admitting he erred in declaring the hammer belonged to Dr Gebhardt. Witnesses testified the bloodstained handkerchief with G R K initials is linen, not cotton as with Dr Koch. State and defense prepare further testimony and rebuttal.
Theresa Thomas of New Ulm testifies she left her mill business about 9 pm and saw Dr. Koch near Lind corner whistling while walking homeward as the church clock struck 9 30 and 9 32. She had not been previously connected to the case.
Dell Stewart ex mayor of Osceola Iowa and former Iowa district judge died yesterday in Portland Oregon after an operation. He was born in Zanesville Ohio in 1849 and was a prominent attorney in Portland.
In Montgomery West Virginia a gasoline launch exploded killing Robert Huddleston and Otto Huddleston. Elmer Smith and John Morrison escaped by swimming ashore. In Cleveland Ohio a Wheeling & Lake Erie engine wreck killed Fireman Charles Heichemer and seriously injured Engineer A. Wightman.
Mankato Aug 1. Attorney Hurls charges at ASA Brooks accusing him of unblushing perjury in the Koch murder trial. Childs contends Brooks, a close friend of Somsen, aided an alleged scheme after a church consultation and lied about getting into the case. The jury weighs evidence as Brown resumes defense arguments.
Sioux City Iowa Aug 1 the Iowa Merchants Insurance Company of Sioux City begins 300 to 400 lawsuits against policyholders to collect premiums Judgments range 10 400 and assets include premium notes totaling 25 000 to 30 000 The receiver A A Smith has paid a 35 percent dividend and expects full payment as 20 000 more notes are collected Most policyholders have refused to pay prompting the suits to enforce collection
In a Sioux Falls case Judge Fowler weighs whether 11:15 p m standard time is not after 11 p m sun time, with James Sanders accusing Peter Enger of keeping a saloon open past legal hours. Joseph Kirby argues sun time governs legal questions in such matters.
Centerville Iowa August 1 Dave Evans a miner died instantly when a joke went wrong His sister Mrs Thomas asked him to unload a gun He fired to frighten her but aimed too low and the charge blew off the top of his head
Mrs Ferdinand Houser of Medary Wisconsin awakened by a rattlesnake coiled on her breast. She and her husband fought the snake for fifteen minutes with a pitchfork and broom before killing it. The encounter occurred late last night at their farm in La Crosse County.
Lloyd C. Grout aged fifteen died after being struck on the head by a baseball during a game in Cedar Rapids Iowa He was the son of R A Grout traveling auditor for the Rock Island railroad The injury occurred August 1 and he succumbed to his wounds about six hours later.
Sioux Falls August 1 burglars entered the residence of P F Sherman president of the South Dakota Central Railroad company. Thieves carried away silverware valued at 500 dollars.
North Dakota staged a standout day at the Lewis and Clark Exposition led by Executive Commissioner Warren N. Steele. Gov. E Y Sarles and party enjoyed a large crowd, speeches by H W Goode and Senator Porter J McCumber, and a public reception with Miss Grace York.
Professor H L Bolley of North Dakota Agricultural College investigates rust in wheat claiming seed transmitted infection may drive the disease. After two years of work he notes 20 to 30 percent of grains showed infection but lacks absolute proof. He has issued a preliminary statement to curb erroneous reports.
The Supreme Court reverses Judge Clancy of Butte in the Nippon mine dispute involving Edward Hickey M A Hickey and J M Stewart against the Anaconda and Washoe interests. Errors cited include failure to admit evidence from closer examination of plaintiff Stewart.
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