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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
2
A string of witty observations and satirical quips targets monarchs, politicians, scholars, and public figures. The notes touch on King Edward VII, Tolstoi, Morgan, Yale, Chicago, Vermont, and U S packers, mixing humor with social commentary from Emmons Co. records.
A Topeka man seeking sheriff lost after uttering colorful exclamations like Gosh all flinders and Dern His remarks troubled voters and the article notes the risk of misinterpretation in public office campaigns.
An article notes Mrs Lang Try's plan to settle an annual income of 10000 dollars on her daughter, prompting discussion that beauty may outweigh intellect. The piece reflects social attitudes of the era toward wealth and female status.
The heirs of Madame Silva who left her fortune to a rooster have assassinated the fowl. The stunt underscores a rare, once in a century avenue in will contest disputes.
The report notes General Buller likening himself to a loquacious parrot and acknowledges that some fail to know when to stop talking. In an effort to mend relations he has justified his harshest critics.
British authorities take possession of all papers belonging to the Boer government. Confidential notes from European cabinets to the burghers will be read with interest in London. Lighthearted line about Miss Peary teaching her father and Eskimos bridge hints at broader cultural influence.
Miss Vining of Boston has drawn notoriety for harsh remarks about girls. She may enjoy the newspaper attention as long as she does not hear the girls' response or opinion.
Foxhall Keene proposes to spend 350000 to regain the American polo cup from England. He implies Americans care less than the French in the tense scene referenced. A riot in the French chamber disrupted proceedings as neckties were disarranged.
Report notes another eruption at Mont Pelee with mentions of incandescent avalanche imagery and graphic detail. Authorities warn of ongoing volcanic activity and potential for further ash and lava flows.
In Skandinaven G T F analyzes Norway’s language reform to landsmaal, tracing its radical advocates from Wergeland to Ibsen and Lie. The piece contrasts Danish influence with a modern Norse identity and critiques the artificial, multi-dialect avenues offered by Ivar Aasen and followers. The current Norwegian language is praised as richer and more usable.
Copenhagen ports report peak emigration with the Oscar NI and its two sister ships rushing to transport about 1,000 emigrants per voyage. The exodus stems from severe Scandinavian hardship and Sweden conscription laws. Most travelers head to Western States to work agricultural lands, with Denmark 3,383, Norway 30,049, Sweden 15,601 emigrants left in the nine months ending March 1892.
Norway launches two 1200 ton sister ships Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines at bevig shipyards for a Mobile banana trade firm. The vessels were christened on July 4.
Swedish statistics show 1000 drowning deaths yearly. Eighty eight percent of school children know no swimming. The Swedish Life Saving association trains teachers and sends instructions to teach youths this vital skill nationwide.
A controversial claim declares truth after a strong assertive act titled Amen. The piece frames a moral triumph linked to spiritual authority and communal reaffirmation of belief in a decisive moment.
After seven years of work the Gravehals tunnel in Norway pierced Langfjeldene completing a 5311 meter passage to unite Bergen with Christiania. Engineers marked a near perfect fit with only five centimeter height variation and four centimeter width difference. A July 7 festival honored the milestone as workmen celebrated with speeches songs and dinners. The line will shorten travel from Bergen to Christiania from fifty six hours by boat to under twelve hours once finished.
The Swedish ministry pledges to extend electoral rights to every man age twenty five who has served in the military and paid taxes. It rejects commissions in handling the suffrage issue and asserts ministerial competence, a prospect welcomed by disenfranchised Swedes.
From across Norway comes drought complaints though rains finally arrive in July. By year end railways total 2349 kilometers with 2046 under government control. Denmark patents punctureless tire. Italian police detain engineer as anarchist. Norway’s imports fall 23.4 million kroner with exports down 7.8 million but improved trade balance improving gradually.
Passengers on the steamer City of Wheeling faced panic after a collision with the City of Cincinnati off North Bend Indiana. The Wheeling rode a surge of water as freight was washed overboard but was steadied and landed at North Bend with most cargo recovered.
Eleven Chicago brass molders from Brass Molders' Union No. 83 were indicted for paying rewards to assault non union workers. The scale ranged from 5 to 25 dollars based on injury, with higher rewards for permanent disability and occasional extra sums. Witnesses testified union officers facilitated the payments via the business agent.
Gen Jacob Smith arrived in San Francisco aboard the transport Thomas from Manila. He declined all interviews and would not allow reporters near him, sending a note through aid Lieut M H Shields that he would not be subjected to further criticism. Maj Davis delivered his retirement order on board the ship and Smith went to the Occidental hotel to avoid visitors.
Grain and livestock prices move across major centers with Wheat from No.1 Northern at 77 7Sc in St. Paul and 74-75c in Minneapolis. Oats and Corn likewise quoted with varying grades. Cattle and hogs prices rise across Chicago and South St. Paul with steers near 7.50 and hogs around 7.40 to 7.95. Sheep markets show value ranges for wethers and lambs alongside fat lambs and yearlings.
The United States district attorney was notified that the president has commuted the death sentence of Solomon Hotema to life imprisonment. Hotema, an aged Indian, had murdered several men, women, and children in the Indian Territory years ago, claiming they were witches.
Labor party member D. E. Shackelton won the Clitheroe Lancashire seat in Parliament without opposition to fill the vacancy. The election occurred amid parliamentary proceedings in London on August 3.
The North Dakota Democratic convention at Fargo nominated Governor J. E. Cronan and slate including Lieutenant Governor M. C. G. Innes and others. The platform denounces the railway merger and firmly adopts resubmission and primary election planks while endorsing direct election of senators and income tax. Cronan, formerly U.S. marshal, received an ovation. delegates expect a strong anti merger showing.
Jack McAleer, a famed Deadwood producer who arrived in 1876 and built a rich placer claim, left a lavish life behind. He once dispensed gold dust from a teapot and owned large real estate blocks and $80,000 in government bonds. His wealth faded, last property sold three years ago before his death at St Joseph's Hospital.
E W Dewey of Buse reports Hessian fly damage spreading through nearby towns in Minnesota. Insect activity began last weekend with an estimated quarter of Dewey's grain already ruined. He plans immediate wheat harvesting to limit losses.
Moorhead Minnesota August 3 five hoboes led by J W Kelly are jailed on charges of unnaturally assaulting two young boys. The boys identified the five men who are to be held to the grand jury.
Old resident Dr. J. O. Brown, 18 years a physician in Minnewaukan North Dakota, was found dead in his office last night from an apparent self administered laudanum overdose. His death is under investigation by local authorities.
Eight year old Howard Ryan was caught in the elevator shaft at the New York Life building in St. Paul at 4 30 yesterday afternoon and crushed. Death is believed instantaneous.
Park Rapids Minnesota August 3 coroner jury rules Clara Condaux died from taking carbolic acid. The deceased lived near Elizabeth Otter Tail County and the finding cites self inflicted death.
London reports Boer generals Botha Delarey and Dewet will travel to the United States after visiting England to study American farming methods. General Lucius Meyer says the trip is to widen agricultural knowledge, not to raise funds, and notes Americans are seen as the best farmers in the world.
Professors Kerr and Hanson of the state agricultural college left Pierre for a range country trip. Their mission is to gather sand cherry plants for experimentation and to test their capacity for improvement under cultivation. They will visit as much of the range as possible.
In St. Louis Judge Sidener of the first district police court affirmed a wife may search her husband’s pockets when funds are tight and has extended the ruling to allow a wife to strike her husband if he uses vile epithets.
Mayor Ames will resign as chief executive of Minneapolis at the city council meeting next Friday evening and seek relief from duties by September 6. Alderman Fred Powers, acting mayor, will remove Col. Fred W. Ames from the office of superintendent of police unless he resigns. Capt. C. R. Hill will lead a reorganization of the police department amid this upheaval.
In Ellensburg and Wenatchee a man claiming to be Tracey terrorized residents. Sam Evans reports a intruder with a Winchester and two revolvers forced food and mentioned a posse shooting. At the Sanders and McEldowney ranch Tracey stayed from 10 AM to 9 PM carrying weapons and forcing horse requests before heading south.
Articles of incorporation filed in Trenton form the Rock Island company a merger of lines once controlled by the Chicago Rock Island Pacific system. No Moore name listed among incorporators though they are key players, with denials of a Morg an Hill style merger while signs point to a potential Pacific slope link.
The United States announces Wu will remain in Washington indefinitely due to a change in plans. Liang Cheng, the new U.S. minister, will first visit China for four to six months and then proceed to Washington. Wu likely cannot depart the U.S. this year.
Ex-Captain Dreyfus writes from Paris denying Russia contact and predicting a retrial to restore his honor. In Picquart libel case against Echo de Paris the verdict grants 20,000 francs to Picquart, and Reinach receives 1 franc damages in a similar suit.
Ex-Deputy Palizzolo and two accomplices receive thirty years each for the murder of Notarbartolo after an eleven month trial in Bologna. Three other defendants were acquitted. Palizzolo is identified as a Mafia leader.
Joseph Fletcher a 42 year old farmer living five miles west of Northfield Minnesota killed himself with a pocket knife early yesterday. He had been ill about a year and was despondent leaving a wife and several children.
Washington August 2 The commercial treaty between Great Britain and China is to serve as a pattern for similar treaties by the powers with China. By the terms of the Pekin agreement each power has equal trade advantages.
A cave-in at the Lervi gold mine in Winnipeg killed Sept. Dunkle and severely injured W T McKenzie, vice president of the miners union. The Lervi mine is described as Canada's largest gold mine.
Aug 1 reports from Mayville North Dakota state that William L Bly’s barn and farm elevator four miles northeast of town were struck by lightning and destroyed. The elevator was insured.
The pope in Rome on August 1 unconditionally approves Cardinal Rampolla's policy of not interfering in the disturbances in France sparked by the closing of unauthorized Catholic schools. The decision signals a cautious stance by papal authorities amid tensions with French secular authorities.
Peace commissioners returning from Agua Dulce report a severe engagement between Herrera forces and government troops from July 29. By July 30 over 200 revolutionaries killed or wounded, eight government troops killed and eleven wounded. armistice granted to bury dead, fighting resumes with nine government battalions held in reserve.
Report from Los Angeles counters sensational tales of massive quake damage in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. It states that Los Alamos damage totals about $4,000 with only minor shocks and no major fissures or upheavals observed.
Dr M R Hutchinson, a young American ear specialist, unveiled an electrical head worn device at the British Medical Association meeting in Manchester that grants instant hearing to the deaf. He treats Queen Alexandra and the Duke of Cambridge for partial deafness and demonstrated the device with a dozen children born deaf who could hear for the first time. London capitalists have offered European rights for the invention.
In Wise courthouse Richmond Virginia on August 2 1900 George Robinson a Black man was hanged for murder. The rope snapped on the first drop and Robinson was brought back up the scaffold awaiting a new rope. He remained conscious and showed no collapse during the unusual ordeal.
Park commissioners vote 3 to 2 to exclude automobiles from Omaha parks and boulevards. They cite danger to children and, chiefly, the high rate of accidents caused by runaway horses as the rationale.
Diavalo the American bicyclist fell from his wheel while looping the loop at the Westminster aquarium in London and sustained serious injuries. This marked his second accident within a week.
The wai wu fu reports that Chinese government forces killed between 300 and 400 rioters in Szechuan and restored order across the province. The notice was received by Mr. Conger on August 3 at Pekin.
Hail and strong winds swept Brookings South Dakota on August 1 causing damage across the county from east to west. Heavy rain aided by the storm disrupted areas about three miles south of the city and extended over the surrounding plains.
Wu Ting-fang remains in Washington as the Chinese minister after a new rank is granted following Viceroy XIII Shih Kai's recommendation. The move solidifies Zhou’s diplomatic posting amid continuing U.S. Chinese negotiations.
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