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Emmons County Record

Location

Linton, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1901

Page

2

Demand for farm hands strains Kansas labor supply

The labor shortage in Kansas pushes employers to offer double rates for unskilled men, while steamboat authorities in Switzerland require measuring children to settle age disputes for fare. In Georgia, fossil coral reefs near Bainbridge on the Flint River yield 25 to 30 species dated to the tertiary age, with some heads over a foot in diameter.

Kansas Bainbridge Flint River Georgia

Surgeon uses injected paraffin to restore facial contour

A Vienna surgeon reports that melted paraffin injected under the skin remains permanently in sunken flesh areas after dental or jawbone removal or nasal injuries, restoring normal contour without absorption.

Vienna

Niagara Falls Power Evolution From Mill Waters to Powerhouse

Half a century ago a thin stream of Niagara Falls was redirected to power a grist mill. Now a larger stream diverts much water to generate nearly 500000 horsepower, transforming the falls’ legacy. Father Hennepin may have first glimpsed the cataract, while future ages will reveal further wonders of time.

Niagara Falls Hennepin

Giants kettles found in Minnesota park near Taylor's fields

In the Interstate park near Taylor's fields Minnesota a remarkable cluster of giants kettles or potholes covers two or three acres. They range from under a foot to twenty five feet in diameter and from one to eighty four feet in depth. The holes are bored into very hard rock and many resemble wells with width to depth ratios from 1 to 5 to 1 to 7.

Interstate Park Taylor's Fields Minn

Norwegian Women Win Victory Over Marriage Oath

The Kleine Zeitung reports long efforts by Norwegian feminists to remove the word obey from the marriage service. The Staatsrath in Christiania rules the term shall be facultative, allowing brides to choose faithfulness with or without obedience.

Norway Kleine Zeitung Feministen Staatsrath Christiania

The Busy Bee Farmer Moves Hives for Three Honey Crops

The modern apiarist moves bees across California to harvest three honey crops a year. Night travel aids seasonally. Bees pollinate orchards in the Sacramento San Joaquin valleys and Sagebrush region, improving fruit while bee owners gain favor.

Sacramento San Joaquin

Women’s University Opens in Tokyo and Liberal Reform Talk

Count Okuma lauds the new women’s university in Tokyo urging education for women as key to stronger nations. He cites Egypt Turkey Persia and China as contrasts and calls family life reform to advance status for women. The National Locomotor Ataxian League forms in New York aiming for a $10,000 cure reward and a sanatorium for 18,000 to 20,000 US sufferers.

Tokyo Japan Count Okuma England Egypt Turkey Persia China Fifth Ave New York City United States

Church resolves ladies remove hats at services

The board of the First Methodist Church of Omaha Nebraska passed a resolution urging women attending public services to remove their hats after entering the pews. The measure cites obstruction of view and general distraction as reasons and aims to ensure equal enjoyment of worship.

First Methodist Church of Omaha, Neb

News summary from Washington and abroad items

Former Maj Shields named purchasing agent at Manila replacing the deceased Lieut Massey. Postmaster General restores normal American postal service in China. Gen Hughes reports first Samar insurgent surrender. Captain Flagler reports removal of Cristobal Colon wreck at San Juan harbor. Carleton notes Russian wheat similarities to Great Plains. Emperor William to hand over Metz remans. German pig iron output June and May figures. Peruvian congress opened amid cortege. Cherif Sagda Pasha arrested in Constantinople. Italy marks first anniversary of King Humbert death with Pantheon service. Drygalski-led Antarctic expedition to Kiel in August. Maria Pia narrowly escapes assassination at Aix-les-Bains. El Menebhi arrested in Mazagan over sultan concessions and London expenditures.

Maj. Shields Thirtythird Infantry Manila Massey China Hughes Samar Romana Neue Freie Presse Constantinople Cherif Sagda Pasha Carlos Aix Les Bains Aix Rome

Fires and accidents claim lives and homes across towns

The Manistee Iron Works fire losses reach 50000 with two thirds insured. Keene Holbrook Grocery fire totals 75000 with 40000 insured. A Gale na division bridge collapse blocks Central Illinois traffic. Percy Proctor Jr. drowns in Cayuga Lake, Cornell student. Chicago Eighteenth Place fire leaves 72 homeless, two women seriously hurt. News-Tribune naptha launch capsizes near Lake St Clair. Maud Randall drowns. Old Forge Ohio carriage crash kills two, injures girl seriously.

Manistee Mich Keene N. H Holbrook Grocery Company Galena (Nl Inois Central Percy Proctor, Jr Cornell University Cayuga Lake Young Proctor Percy Proctor Cincinnati Eighteenth Place Chicago News-Tribune Detroit Lake St. Clair Flats Maud Randall

Notable Obituaries and Appointments From Across Nations

A collection of obituary notices and appointments: Rt Rev Brook Fish Wescott of Duham England dies aged 44. Dr Bosse former Prussian minister of public instruction dies after illness. T M Platt longtime Dubuque clothing merchant dies of apoplexy on a Warsaw train. Richard Croker plans U S return for fall campaign. Rear Admiral John Irwin retired dies in Washington aged 69 after months of illness. University of Birmingham appoints William James Ashley to organize future commerce faculty. James H Fuller Worcester architect dies aged 46. Col John ODay Springfield Missouri dies in Baltimore from paralysis. he was former VP and general counsel for St Louis and San Francisco Railway and 1884 Democratic state central chairman.

Brook Fish Wescott Duham England Dr. Bosse T. M. Platt Dubuque Iowa Warsaw Richard Croker United States John Irwin Washington Council of the University of Birmingham William James Ashley Harvard University Faculty of Commerce James H. Fuller Fuller & Delano Worcester Mass John O'Day Springfield Baltimore St. Louis & San Francisco Railway Company Democratic State Central Committee

Global powers see Chinese concessions and diverse dispatches

Reports describe satisfactory concessions to powers, Rhine vintage in excellent condition, and a French gang of swindlers exposed. Japan tea growers plan a market control trust, Jose Martin Cuemas files a $110,638 claim in Spain, and the British Antarctic ship Discovery prepares for a multi year polar voyage.

Germany Japan Jose Martin Cuemas Spanish Treaty Claims Commission Discovery The Solent Edward Antarctic Circle

Notable crimes and death in 19th century cases

A roundup of violent incidents and legal outcomes includes Mark L. Wilson a Tacoma manager who died by gas in Philadelphia, Martin Fry hanged in Carlisle for murder, Lulu P. Kennedy released on bail in a Kansas City case, John T. Vaughan killing a patrolman in Houston, and multiple other suspected killings robberies and jailbreaks across the states. The report also notes on recoveries and trials from West Virginia to Ohio with mentions of public punishments and a military funeral for James Bell.

Mark L. Wilson Tacoma Philadelphia Martin Fry Carlisle James Edward Collins Lulu P. Kennedy Kansas City Philip H. Kennedy Sureme Court Houson Texas John T. Vaughan William Weiss John Tolley Charles Berry Pocahontas Cooper's W. Va Tolley Berry Rockville Cennter L. I William C. Watts Shelly Peter Tilbury Muncie Ind Mary Torrey

Wisconsin Finances Shown Sound in State Treasurer Report

Wisconsin finances appear healthy as of July 31 per State Treasurer Davidson's report to the governor. General fund stands at about 333,074 dollars, with nearly 2.5 million across all funds including school, University, agricultural college, normal, and other funds, plus bank deposits and cash on hand.

Badger Madison Wis Wisconsin Davidson University Fund Agricultural College Fund Normal

Highwayman shoots farmer near Elk River

Gus Moritz a farmer of Elk River Minn was shot twice in the body and once in the neck by a highwayman two miles from town as he rode home from town after selling potatoes. Moritz survived the initial attack but the robber escaped.

Elk River Minn Gus Mertz Mortz Moritz

Minnesota Wheat Crop Promises Fair Northland Yield

The Northern Pacific report confirms railroad forecasts of a fair average yield for grains this year. Harvesting is underway across Minnesota with no sign hot weather harmed output. Wheat is being threshed at Anoka and along the Minnesota division. rains boost potatoes and yields look very large.

Northern Pacific St. Paul Hannaford Anoka Minnesota St. Paul-Duluth Fargo N. D North Dakota Red River Valley

Smallpox Quarantine Among Flathead Indians in Montana

Interior department reports fifty smallpox cases at the Flathead agency in Montana with strict quarantine measures to curb spread. Cases also appear among Turtle Mountain and Sioux agencies, but outside Flathead the outbreak is easing.

Flathead Dakotas

Fisherman in Hard Luck Pleads Guilty in City Court

Winona Minn Aug 4 A fisherman from Minnieska John Ludwick pleaded guilty in municipal court after being arrested for fishing with a seine. He claimed he needed food for his family. Judge Smith fined $25 plus costs and gave 30 days to pay with Supt. Wilber as security.

Winona Minn John Ludwick Minnieska Blagic

Smallpox Threat To Winnebago Tribe

Private advices to Dr. F C Sutter warn the Winnebago on the Black River Falls reservation and nearby farms face rapid smallpox spread with half the tribe at risk of annihilation if no action is taken.

la Crosse Wis F. C. Sutter State Board of Health Black River Falls

Two Children Burned To Death In Wisconsin Barn

In Woodland Wisconsin on August 4 two children of Mrs Ryder aged two and four were burned to death in a farm barn. The children were believed to have started the fire while playing with matches. Mrs Ryder, in a state of collapse, watched the blaze but could not reach the children.

Woodland Wis

Monona Lake Assembly Closes With Tillman Hobson

Madison Wisconsin August 4 The Monona Lake assembly ended yesterday afternoon drawing about 10000 people Senator Tillman and Lieutenant Hobson were the attractions for a crowd that included 1200 campers on the grounds, marking it as one of the most successful events of its kind.

Tilman Hobson Madison Wis Monona Lake Assembly Tillman Lieut Assembly

Gasoline Stove Explosion Burns La Crosse Man

Kittle Downey was badly burned when a gasoline stove exploded in his house in La Crosse Wisconsin. The blaze also set the home on fire, but firefighters extinguished the flames before significant damage occurred.

la Crosse Wis Kittle Downey

Farmer Koegbein Loses Entire Crop at Vessner

Vessner Minnesota August 4. Farmer Koegbein near the station cleared the harvest field but yesterday lost all his grain stacked in the yard.

Vessner, Minn Koegbein

Man killed by freight train in Milwaukee yards

Red Wing Minn Aug 4 Christ Gipford was killed in the Milwaukee yards after falling asleep on the tracks. He was mangled with both legs severed in the accident.

Red Wing Minn Christ Gipford Milwaukee Yards Falen

Imperial Berlin decree for Drygalski Antarctic voyage

Berlin announces an imperial decree for an Antarctic expedition led by Dr. Drygalski. The team will depart Kiel in August to set up observation stations at Kerguelen Island and at the farthest attainable south.

Berlin Drygalski Kiel Kergulen Island

Koch Details Mosquito Cause of Malaria in London Speech

Dr. Robert Koch of Berlin told a health congress that malaria is caused by the inoculation of mosquitoes and gnats rather than by swamps. He reiterated his view that mosquitoes transmit the disease.

London Robert Koch Berlin

Kruger Claims Concentration Camps Horrors Will Shock World

Paris report cites Kruger interview in Figaro denying Kitchener abuses and alleging camps' cruelties far exceed Hobhouse figures. He says Boers defend liberty and will reject protectorate, expecting Britain to grant their demand. Fischer notes no decision yet on Kruger's U.S. trip.

Paris the Figaro Kruger Lord Kitchener Great Britain Mr. Fischer Mr. Kruger America

Boers Invade Portuguese Territory Reported Near Nanetzi

Lourenco Marques correspondent says about 500 Boers crossed the line near Nanetzi and head north toward Komati poort. A Swiss farmer says his farm buildings were burned his stock driven off and his wife and servants are missing. Portuguese authorities plan vigorous resistance with 144 men under Capt Almeida in pursuit.

London Lourenzo Marques Daily Mall Nanetzi Komatipoort Almeida

Picnic Party Wrecked in Cleveland Bridge Collapse

By the giving way of a frame bridge at Oak Point rear Loraine, about 150 excursionists from the colored churches of Cleveland Lorain and Oberlin were hurled twelve feet. Two persons identified as Sarah and Ann Williams were probably fatally injured and twenty others were seriously hurt.

Cleveland Ohio Oak Point Loraine Lorain Oberlin Sarah Ann Williams

Double Execution in Florida Jail Yard

In St Augustine on August 4 a large crowd witnessed the execution of James Kirby and Robert Lee for the murder of Julius Eskew last May. Kirby was hanged, while Lee, who was found guilty as accessory, died after a prolonged strangulation following the fall.

St. Augustine Fla James Kirby Robert Lee Julius Eskew Lee Kirby

Penalty of His Devotion Mexican Strangled Slayer

Juan Rocha, an aged Mexican servant to the Grimsinger family, was hanged in San Antonio county jail for the murder of John Grimsinger. He was deeply devoted to Mrs. Grimsinger and aided by her to kill her husband while he slept. Plans were laid for over two weeks. Mrs. Grimsinger now serves a life sentence.

Toledo Ohio John Brown Topeka Joe Thomas Keegan James Stewart West Toledo David Morgan George McCage McCabe Washington Hydraulic Works Brooklyn San Antonio Tex Juan Rocha John Grimsinger Rocha Grimsinger

Fought Fatal Duel In Suburban Home Feuds Ends in Death

In Addiston suburb Cincinnati on August 5 Orville Rudisell single and Edward Crosby married exchanged ten shots during a duel after Crosby awoke to an intruder. Rudisell was fatally wounded while Crosby, who fired in self defense, helped by the darkness and a stair ascent. Mrs Crosby and Rudisell were friends.

Cincinnati Addiston Orville Rudisell Edward Crosby Rudisell Crosby

Rainmaker Hopes Bigger Powders For Rain

In Lincoln Nebraska on August 4 W F Wright abandoned his rainmaking bombardment after failing to cause rain He blamed too small mortars and insufficient powder charges He plans to use improved gear and larger power soon to resume trials.

Rainmaker Lincoln Neb W. F. Wright Wright

Grain and Livestock Markets Across U.S. Cities Aug. 5

Reports from St Paul to Chicago and Milwaukee show grain bids for wheat corn and oats with varied grades and prices. Cattle hog and sheep quotes from Sioux City Chicago South St Paul and other centers detail ranges for steers cows calves hogs and lambs with price spreads and live-bulk sales.

St. Paul Northern Minneapolis Duluth Harc Milwaukee Wis Chicago Sioux City Iowa South St. Paul

Evacuation of Pekin Date Officially Set

London announces in the house of commons that British troops will evacuate Pekin on August 15 with possible short extension. The move follows prior cautions and depends on evolving circumstances in other parts of China.

London Foreign Office Lord Cranborne House of Commons Pekin China

Twin City Rapid Transit Builds Big Hydraulic Plant

A Toronto dispatch reports Twin City Rapid Transit starts constructing a large hydraulic power plant on the Mississippi River. Rumor says the firm seeks a contract to light Minneapolis and St Paul.

Twin City Rapid Transit Company New York Aug Toronto Dispatch Mississippi River

Earl Li Hung Chang Reported Near Death in London

The Globe Shanghai correspondent dispatches that Earl Li Hung Chang is believed to be dying, with the Chinese statesman in London at death's door as of August 4.

Death's Door London Globe Shanghai Earl Li Hung Chang

Cadillac of Detroit Named Defender for Canada Cup

Chicago August 4 Cadillac of Detroit has been chosen to defend the Canada cup against the Canadian Invader after judges confirmed the selection following a decisive victory over Milwaukee. Cadillac finished about eleven minutes ahead of Milwaukee.

Chicago Cadillac Detroit Milwaukee

Defeated Light Bond Proposition in Casselton

In Casselton North Dakota a special election on issuing 8500 dollars in bonds to enlarge the electric light plant failed by more than a two to one margin. Voter interest was very low.

Casselton N. D

Warship Request For Welcome Of Duke Of York

United States Consul General Bittinger asked Washington to send a warship to join French and German representatives in welcoming the Duke of York in Montreal on August 4. The appeal seeks naval presence for the royal visit and parade events.

York Montreal United States Bittinger Washington France Germany Duke of York

Three Men Killed in Dynamite Blast Near Santa Rosa

Three men were killed and one fatally injured by a premature dynamite blast on the Rock Island extension, twenty five miles east of Santa Rosa near Las Vegas New Mexico on August 4.

Las Vegas N. Mex Rock Island Extension Santa Rosa

Kentucky writer George Ranch fatally struck by train

Lexington August 4 George Ranch a renowned Kentucky literary figure was struck and killed by a Louisville and Nashville train. The accident occurred near the rail line as Ranch walked along the tracks. News of his death shocks local literary circles and readers across Kentucky.

Lexington George Ranch Kentucky Louisville & Nashville

Torpedo Boat No. 81 Sunk Near Alderney Breakwater

Torpedo boat No. 81 sank off Alderney breakwater in the English Channel. There was no loss of life. All guns and stores were saved. The vessel will be raised.

Portsmouth Alderney Island of English Channel

Birmingham Mob Hangs Man for Vann Murder in Leeds

Charley Bentley a Black man confessed to killing Jim Vann, a white man, and was hanged by a mob in Leeds St. Clair county Alabama yesterday. Local authorities reported the mob acted without legal process drawing condemnation from officials.

Birmingham Charley Bentley Jim Vann Leeds St. Clair County Ala

Rockefeller Considers England Home In Devon

The Manchester Guardian reports Mr. Rockefeller of New York, who has been visiting Devon, is so pleased with the area that he plans to make a home there.

Manchester Manchester Guardian Rockefeller New York Devon

Copy Kilkenny Castle Reproduced at Gould Estate

The Kilkenny Castle, a grand Dublin structure owned by the Marquis of Ormonde, is set to be reproduced on a Gould estate in the United States. The project brings a famed Irish landmark to an American property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gould.

Kilkenny Castle Dublin Kilikenny Castle Marquis of Ormonde Howard Gould United States

If Christian world loved its enemies corkscrew cannon would be

A sharp aphorism suggesting humane behavior toward foes could transform weaponry into harmless corkscrews, implying pacifist ideals would alter warfare. The line frames a hypothetical where mercy reshapes violent reality.

Fire Devours Grain Elevator in Chicago Blaze

Fire raged through the Grand Trunk grain elevator in Chicago last night, causing about 200000 dollars in damage before containment. An adjoining hotel was destroyed in the blaze.

Chicago Grand Trunk

Fire destroys Drummond Box Company lumber yards

A blaze in St. Louis on August 4, likely sparked by a passing locomotive, swept away the Drummond Box Company buildings and lumber, inflicting an estimated loss of 75,000 dollars.

St. Louis Drummond Box Company Toss

King Edward Presents Medals to Yeomanry at Horse Guards

King Edward presented medals to 2,000 returned Yeomanry at Horse Guards. The ceremony matched prior medal presentations but was marred by bad weather which deprived the event of its usual brilliance.

London Edward Horse Guards

My Lady Bay Mare Killed by Lightning at Lexington Farm

A bay mare ten years old named My Lady by Fellowcraft out of Dixetta by King Ban, with her suckling colt by Dr. McBride, was struck and killed instantly at Maj. B. G. Thomas's Hira Villa in Lexington Kentucky. The mare, full sister to My Fellow, was valued at 5000 dollars.

My Lady Fellowcraft Dixetta King Ban Dr. McBride B. G. Thomas Hira Villa Lexington My Fellow

Peace or war looms as steel talks head to New York

Amalgamated Association leaders Shaffer Williams and Chappelle left Pittsburgh for New York after a secret Madrid room meeting. They aim to persuade steel officials that a new wage conference is essential to peace and an amicable settlement of the strike troubles.

Pittsburg New York City Amalgamated Association Shaffer New York Association Veryl Preston Henry Williams Chappelle

First lynching in DeKalb County shocks Tennessee

Charley Davis charged with criminal assault on Miss Kate Hues was seized by a mob of about twenty five people from the Smithville courthouse and hanged a quarter mile from town. The attack occurred last Sunday night leading to a court appearance Monday. Gunfire and a struggle injured the sheriff deputy and Davis was captured after an attempted escape.

Smithville Tenn DeKalb County Charley Davis Kate Hues Miss Hues Davis

Poisoned peaches lead to man’s arrest in murder attempt

Mrs. Clara Wandell found a note tied to two peaches left at her door. She ate them and suffered spasms suggesting strychnine poisoning. Edward DeForrest was arrested on suspicion after the hospital interview with Prosecutor Hatch.

Battle Creek Mich Clara Wandell Clara Edward Deforrest Deforrest Hatch

Admiral Dewey to Attend King Edward Coronation

London dispatch reports strong enthusiasm in England for Admiral Dewey and an American fleet to attend the coronation of King Edward. The idea has drawn favorable editorials and club praise and would ensure a notable reception if the Admiral sails for England.

Dewey King Edward London Admiral Dewey England

Judge blasts council over cyclists on city streets

La Crosse Wisconsin August 4 Judge Prentiss criticizes the city council for permitting bicyclists on sidewalks on raved streets calling cyclists hogs and sows He claims the council loses a million dollars in fines through the policy.

la Crosse Wis Prentiss

Long Bugsy Ride

Oshkosh Wisconsin August 4 Mr and Mrs W H Smith of Florida arrived after a remarkable trip by horses and buggy covering 2200 miles in 93 days the journey showcased endurance and travel by conventional conveyance.

Oshkosh Wis W. H Smith Florida

Americans Seek Osborne House Inheritance War

American interests led by William Waldorf Astor Senator Clark and Chas T Yerkes pursue Osborne House on the Isle of Wight the late Queen Victoria’s favored summer residence and her death place in a potential possession dispute.

London Osborne House Isle of Wight Queen Victoria William Waldorf Astor Clark Chas T. Yerkes

Ruth Hanna to christen cruiser Cleveland with water

Reports from Bath Maine say when Ruth Hanna daughter of Senator Hanna christens the new cruiser Cleveland at Bath Iron Works in September water will be used instead of champagne.

Bath Ruth Hanna Hanna Cleveland Bath Iron Works

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