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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
2
A collage of satirical items from a 19th century paper notes jokes about King Edward, Venice plans, and a lecturer from Zan zibar. It mocks extravagance and politics while linking current events to humorous, offhand observations. It mentions an Ohio preacher, a voyage from Dayton to San Francisco, and Venezuela's Castro with a quip about revolutions.
A boy who rocked a boat at Peoria drowned while clinging to the boat to frighten a companion. The frightened youth also drowned, marking a tragic double death.
Young Mr Rockefeller and his wife delay their wedding trip by a year as the expense has kept them from traveling sooner. The couple remains discreet about the financial reason for the postponement.
A prisoner who preferred returning to his cell rather than marrying is praised as wiser than many free people who show less judgment. the remark suggests caution against harsh censure of his choice.
The article notes ping-pong has been introduced in British lunatic asylums but argues the game is not responsible for the presence of all inmates who play it, suggesting other factors contribute to participation.
Francis A. Palmer of New York, a wealthy patron, has begun plans to build colleges. The project foresees a surge in college construction as the crowded profession expands with his initiative.
A Boston man files for divorce claiming his wife is under the control of evil minded persons, a case described as establishing a precedent toward abolition of dressy makers.
Piemakers in New York have struck. The public calls for a halt to the action while facing shortages. Citizens say they can endure coal and meat scarcity and undelivered freight but insist on pie.
A president faces a sharp loss of dignity when living in a modest town as local authorities, led by the town constable, dwarf the stature of the national leader in daily life and public perception. The gap between pomp and plainness highlights the contrast between high office and local law enforcement.
Chicago lecturer William N. Guthrie argues modern newspapers are more shocking than Byron's Don Juan and notes beauty tips in magazine sections.
W K Vandervilt expressed disbelief at Gates contemplating a coup to take control of the New York Central Railroad. He was asked to clarify whether Gates or the coup itself was the source of the idea and requested to explain the distinction.
The article notes rapid decay of the Egyptian Sphinx amid climate changes from recent irrigation. It asks if the mystery of the Sphinx can be solved, suggesting the long sought one word irrigation may hold the key.
The Army Uniform Board in Washington, after months in session, recommended dropping blue for combat use and adopting khaki-green suits. The report suggests blue only for dress occasions, casting doubt on traditional "The Boys in Blue" image.
The king favors odd numbers choosing August 9 as his next coronation date. He notes the date lands close to Friday, hinting at a preferred timing.
Representative Joseph W. Babcock bought the house where Senator John J. Ingalls once lived. National banks report 4,534 institutions with 6 billion total resources, cash deposits surpass 3.0 billion, up by hundreds of millions. Rumors say Senator Hanna may retire in 1904 with Gov. Crane as potential new RNC chair and possible cabinet entry. the state department plans a new great seal, the third since 1782.
Turkish troops ravage old Servia with widespread abuses against Christians. Amundsen plans a pole expedition in a seven crew schooner aiming for a 1996 return. A Frankfort coronation hall shows crumbling walls and braces are ordered to stabilize the structure.
A sweep of calamities includes two business blocks burned in Alvin Texas with losses around 100000. Drownings occur at Bay Side Massachusetts and another near Terceo. Colorado cloudbursts near Walsenberg La Veta Huerfano and Santa Clara. Lincoln Nebraska building collapse injures Capt Westover. A cyclone hits Pomyri Russia. St Louis wind wrecks the world’s fair industrial building. Rail accidents in Ohio and Colorado claim lives. multiple drownings reported in New Mexico and Iowa.
Andrew Carnegie contributes 50000 dollars for Cork free library. London hosts Mrs Samuel Sloane Chauncey as American belle. UK weighs 250000 pounds to support West Indies sugar industries. Palestine Canaanitish castle 4000 years old unearthed in Jezreel valley. Earl Dudley may become lord lieutenant of Ireland. Paris finds wine barrel condensed to four gallons and a serum cures carbuncles quickly. Sphinx in decline per Longworth. Lord Kitchener honored at London banquet with sword. Philippines friars 450 to be relocated gradually. Havana customs revenue plunges from 41000 to 5000 daily. Luzon typhoon reduces cholera deaths. Dutch Guinea reports 13 killed, 40 wounded. plantation manager killed by rioting immigrants. Hamburg forms 10000000 mark nitrate mining company in Chile. Herr Heas chairs. others include agricultural and tank firms.
Reports from across the country note deaths and notable events. Rabbi Szold dies at 73, T R Hostetter and Col Andrew Ferris pass away, and Joseph E Schwab leads American Steel Foundries. Clara Barton returns from Europe optimistic on peace. Clara Barton and Eliza Young among aging public figures highlighted.
A string of violent incidents includes S O Ragsdale killing his father on a West Vienna farm, Mrs Cabanne recapturing a runaway girl with two diamond rings in St Louis, Charles Shandley shooting his wife and dying by suicide in Seneca Falls, and fifteen Nashville penitentiary inmates led by Gus Wyatt dynamiting and escaping. Additional reports cover a New York streetcar assault, a Rock Island Express hold up with a hand wound, a Salmon Idaho Red Rock stage hold up, a Leavenworth jail escape killer killed by a farmer’s son, and a Chester Vermont burglary case blamed on Clarence Adams with claims of amusement over fifteen years.
Reports span politics, science and labor from September conventions in Denver to a Marion telescope discovery. Typhoid cases rise in Chicago hospitals while unions reject wage cuts for Tin Plate contracts. A Mississippi press merger plans $1 candidate notices. A multibirth in Mississippi and a giant telegraph pole arrival in New York illustrate varied era events.
In Albert Lea Minnesota an apparent burglary surge unfolds with A G Voigt residence ransacked through the cellar theft of four pocketbooks and about sixty five dollars. Thieves entered M F Donahue home Tuesday night and a sleeping sleeping potion disabled Mrs Donahue. A second Voigt entry Thursday yielded no loot.
Sioux City, Aug 10. H P Gilmore using many aliases swindled hundreds across Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota Nebraska Iowa and more. He wooed widows and old maids then kept his victims’ money by selling a pattern case showcase and 1 000 catalogs. He is jailed here as sheriffs from several counties seek to extradite or question him. Authorities in Iowa and adjacent states have telegrams about pursuing the case.
The state board of equalization fixes railroad property valuation at 19,985,640 dollars, up 2,002,275 from last year. Northern Pacific leads with a 740,000 increase, Great Northern up about 500,000, Soo about the same, and the Bismarck Washburn and Great Falls line up 55,000. Great Northern total near 8,000,000, Northern Pacific 7,474,000, Soo 3,529,000.
A rich ore vein containing gold silver palladium and iridium was uncovered at the Holmes mine three miles east of Mellen at eighty three feet depth. The eight by four foot vein shows promising ore bodies and attracted visiting miners and prospectors eager to work surrounding properties.
The Northwest Grain Dealers' association released official crop estimates for Manitoba and nearby territories. Wheat production is put at 47,957,760 bushels in Manitoba with 15,667,000 in the territories, totaling 61,524,760 bushels. Oats total 37,946,056 bushels with 27,652,280 in Manitoba and 10,393,776 in the territories.
Honolulu reports Marcus island guano expedition led by Capt. A. A. Rosehill carries Mauser rifles and aims to land peaceably for a scientific survey but will use armed force to press landing if blocked by a Japanese warship, with ownership to be debated by U.S. and Japan.
Brussels Aug 10 The Petit Bleu reports the sudden death of Gen. Lucas Meyer a Boer general aged in the war in South Africa. He commanded Orange Free State forces in the Boer war and after peace went to London then Dresden traveling with his wife for medical advice. On route he paused in Holland to visit Former President Kruger.
Muscatine Iowa Aug 10 W J Bryan denies giving an interview at Mason City Wednesday in which he said he was willing to be a presidential candidate. He stated I shall not be a candidate in 1904 and have no plans for future nominations and am content to work as a private citizen.
A platoon of Governor's troop cavalry rode to Turkey Run hill and rescued a non-union family from threats and rock throwing by strikers. Neighbors had harassed the family for a week, with windows damaged and a shot fired at the mother. The soldiers faced jeers but halted a rock-throwing crowd and dispersed them.
A Scranton washery of the Capouse unit of Scranton Coal, part of the Ontario and Western coal department, was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin. Officials suspect arson as workers were away at lunch, noting a prior Bellevue washery fire a week earlier as supporting evidence.
Durango Colorado report notes extreme heat and drought driving Navajo Indians to severe hunger. Ranges ruined. horses cattle sheep and goats starved in large numbers. Without government aid the community risks starvation through the coming winter.
Manila reports Dulitan the leading Moro opponent on Mindanao has surrendered to American authorities. He promised to persuade remaining Moros in the Lake Lanao district to surrender, a move expected to insure peace in the region.
King Edward approves new cabinet appointments including the Earl of Dudley as lord lieutenant of Ireland Charles Thomson Ritchie as chancellor of the exchequer Aretas Akers Douglas as home secretary Austen Chamberlain as postmaster general and Sir William Hood Walrond as chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster in London on August 10.
Miss Mary D Bassett twenty and pretty was lifted in a basket to the top of Armour Packing plant s 265 foot brick chimney She sang the Star Spangled Banner christened the stack Dorothy and was lowered safely to the ground The stunt was prompted by a dare from Purchasing Agent J C Fenner in Kansas City August 10.
Chicago authorities identify the slain girl as Minnie Mitchell of 604 Forty fourth street. They seek William Bartholin, a young mechanic once with her, amid a case of suspected murder of both the Mitchell girl and Bartholin’s mother Anna Bartholin who vanished three weeks earlier.
Chicago August 10 detectives continued the search for the Burlington train robbers with no arrests. Detective Evans from the identification bureau at Washington led two Chicago detectives on a secret mission up the Mississippi River, barred from local officials or press.
Rhinelander Wisconsin August 10 miners and farmers react to iron ore specimens found by Nels Bergman eight miles from town. ore runs over 40 percent iron promising a potential local resource. In Cando North Dakota August 10 a $5000 damage suit is filed against farmer John S Olson by Mrs Okland of Bisbee after her son was accidentally killed by Olson’s boy six weeks ago.
Telegraph from Bogota reports Gen Marin, Tolima revolutionary chief, and his forces defeated by government troops. Pulido, a stubborn Tolima leader, captured at Garzon with followers. The Tolima department is said to be pacified and prisoners may face execution under a recent decree.
In Springfield Illinois on August 10 W R Riley a former dairyman was shot in the breast while in bed on Robert C Solomon’s farm. Mrs Riley witnessed the killing and a sheriff's posse hunts the suspected robber motive.
Lewis G Toombs was executed at 11 29 a m for the murder of Carrie Larson. He went to the scaffold without a tremor and issued a brief statement protesting his innocence. The crime occurred on the night of December 30 prior to the death penalty.
Isaac Matson, wanted for murder in Gfile and Hurley, was spotted near Jacob Johnson's house by Shaft No. 6 in Iron Belt Wisconsin on August 10.
Vermillion Aug 10. The store and post office at Greenfield in this county were burglarized last night. Twenty dollars in stamps were taken but the robbers fled before reaching the $600 in the cash box.
Ill health led Pierce Bodley a leading Louisville real estate figure to shoot himself yesterday. He left a note saying he would end his life due to Brights disease and incurable condition.
King Edward at Buckingham Palace awarded coronation honors including the Order of the Garter to the Duke of Marlborough during an investiture yesterday afternoon.
Alte Cox, a young Millston woman, drank Paris green and died after walking to her uncle’s house. She left a request for no flowers and no singing or music at her funeral.
Fred Rising city editor of the Herald was fatally wounded in an assault the paper says was linked to articles appearing in its pages. The incident occurred in Shawnee Oklahoma on August 10. Authorities investigated the alleged attackers connected to the newspaper’s coverage.
Aug 10 in Creighton Nebraska reports say N. Wasa ser from Plainview Neb shot and fatally wounded E F Vinson a barber in this place. Wasa ser claimed Vinson deceived his daughter and later surrendered to authorities.
Detroit Michigan August 10 The Prohibition state convention yesterday nominated a ticket headed by Walter Westerman of Adrian for governor.
Brakeman Harry Tonner aged 22 son of banker Harry Tonner of Rapid City was killed last night in Cody Nebraska after being crushed between two passenger coaches. The accident occurred as trains moved in a yard. He resided here and was employed by the local railroad.
In Fort Benton Montana on August 6 John Allen and a deep herder shot over a card game at the Overland hotel. Reavis likely fatally wounded after knocking Allen down and taking his gun, then beating him with the butt. Reavis shot in the lower abdomen and both men were hospitalized.
A residence and contents were burned in Cokate Minnesota. A three year old child was severely burned while neighbors rescued the child from the blaze.
Hitchfield Utah Aug 6 proprietor Peter Christienson interrupted an arson attempt at the Christienson opera house after detecting coal oil odor. A burning fuse led to a keg of dynamite and oil soaked papers, halted by a timely search.
Menominee Mich August Charles Smith a Menominee man about forty residing on Marinette avenue is lost on Cham bera island sixteen miles east of the city A party of thirteen went out to search after he helped rescue them it is feared he may have fallen exhausted or met misfortune
A wide survey of North Dakota towns reports arrests in Jamestown, hail damage near Harlem, new townships near Minot, a lightning strike on a Kindred parsonage, and ongoing improvements in Rugby. Reports cover flood and disease conditions, road and utility upgrades, new land firms in Jamestown, and several accidents, crimes, and local developments city by city.
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