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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
4
A compact collection of wry aphorisms and fresh quips on manners money and world affairs. Snippets note airy humor about love letters rail travel politics and international tension with light Local flavor and sharp one liners.
A wartime-style line asserts that if Kaiser Wilhelm resists, Uncle Sam will take away the cup with equal relish as he calls to mind others. The remark frames American resolve and mockingly taunts the German leadership amid hostilities.
The piece notes that some British parliament members fail to distinguish New York state from New York City and remarks that New York is overly English in perception.
A Portland man claims cure from swearing through observing city pigeons. The piece warns against attempting to cultivate a garden or the suburban bhickans, saying it would undo all the cooky cousins have done.
Fragmentary text references pallbearers at raids and a figure connected to W. L. Elkins involving immense sums. The readable content hints at ostentation and international framing but provides no clear event date or place.
A garbled excerpt discusses unclear Chicago references mixing 1000 gallons of liquid with aromatic gas and acid, mentioning a price of four dollars and origins in Connecticut and Penrhyn North Wales. It notes workers returning to work without a concession amid civil tensions and remarks on families causing men to quit.
Commissioner Ware of the pension bureau plans to resign soon. Isle of Pines treaty ratification with Cuba is delayed by the Senate. A special committee may visit Cuba to investigate Gen. Wood charges. Indian Territory seeks a congressional delegate. Gen. Bates proposes infantry for the Philippines. Italy’s St. Louis exposition funds rise to 130000. Pure food bill support moves with McCumber’s measure. Frick presents Charlton’s signing of Spain protocol to the US. Kansas judge Pollock named successor to Hook. Croat peasants attack Hungarians near Nagy Enyed. one farmer dies. Florentine civil marriage Cornelia Scovel and Count Artuori Fabricco. Cramer and Count Bastogi witness. Edward VII robbed again. 2500 dollars in checks cashed by Frank Lanham.
Chicago youths Niedermeier and Vandine confess after a bloody pursuit with police and railway men. Roeski captured later. three officers wounded, one brakeman killed during confrontations after a Aug 30 car barn murders case linking Gustave Marx. Prolonged manhunt ends with the trio's surrender.
Hert P. Danks a seventy nine year old composer was found dead in his Philadelphia boarding house. Mrs Phoebe Gifford the oldest Quaker minister died at Providence aged 100 years five months. Linn Hartranft Philadelphia port appraiser and son of Maj Gen John F Hartranft died of Brights disease. Susan G Hayton of Lincoln Nebraska died aged 100 with Revolutionary ancestry noted. Rev James Minto Pullman brother of George M Pullman died at Lynn Massachusetts after a sermon dying of apoplexy.
Reports of Russia reoccupying two strategic Chinese positions and widespread turmoil across Europe and Africa dominate the day. Notable items include the S Domingo capital falling to insurgents, Turkish forces facing heavy losses near Spatovo, and Bondelzwart clashes in Southwest Africa. Also noted are Emperor William’s winter plans, the pope's mediation moves, and various diplomatic receptions in Rome and Washington.
The board of delegates from the Union of Hebrew Congregations urged Speaker Cannon Representative Hitt and Senator Cullom to pursue a supplemental treaty with Russia. They seek recognition and universal passports for Americans regardless of race or creed. The meeting occurred on November 21 in Washington.
The state department announced Spain has withdrawn the exequaturs of all Venezuelan consuls in Spain, signaling a possible breach in relations. The action follows alleged mistreatment of the Spanish minister to Venezuela and disrespect shown the Spanish consul at Las Guaiara amid the Mexican Venezuela arbitration.
In St. Petersburg news reports the czarina's ear inflammation resists treatment and raises fear of an operation. The czar has opted not to move her to St. Petersburg, keeping her at Skierniewice to avoid exposure until danger subsides. Official bulletins provide no further illness details.
Police were told by William Welsh Harrison that his country home The Towers at Glenside was robbed of jewelry valued at 25 000 dollars. A male servant employed about two weeks ago is suspected after he disappeared Thursday and the theft was discovered shortly after.
The Herald editorial suggests British and American fleets join in maneuvers in the Caribbean Sea with Britain attacking and the United States defending. It argues joint drills would boost spirit and manifest friendship between the nations.
King Edward regrets unable to send horses to the St. Louis exposition. He explains his rule against entering horses in handicap races. A large portion of the Continental Biscuit Company plant in New Orleans was destroyed by fire.
Ogden Utah Nov 21 Following yesterday’s arrest police claim to have captured one of the ringleaders of a gang of highwaymen and murderers who have terrorized the country between Ogden and Reno with a string of crimes.
Report from Sidney Nebraska on November 21 notes 50,000 or more sheep freezing to death on Oregon Short Line near Cokeville Wyoming as trains of Union Pacific report heavy losses in winter conditions.
Minnesota over Wisconsin 17 to 0 earning claim to the Western football championship on a day of strong line plunges and end runs. Wisconsin, lighter and worn in the second half, battled cleanly but could not match Minnesota's weight and teamwork. Michigan beat Chicago 28 to 6 in the Turkey Day game. Carlisle Indians defeated Northwestern 28 to 0. Nebraska defeated Illinois 16 to 0.
W W Wright proprietor of a Swan River hotel was fatally injured at eight o'clock yesterday morning while attempting to board a Grand Rapids train. The accident occurred on the Great Northern road and was reported from Duluth.
Millie Jones six years old, daughter of Walter Jones, died after flames enveloped her clothing while she stood before a stove at home. She passed away at 12 05 this morning in St Paul.
A basement fire at the John Wann building on Fourth and Sibley streets in Bt Paul caused about 20000 dollars in damage last night. Firemen could not determine the fire's origin.
In Duluth Minnesota Attorney General W B Douglas hunts an unknown thief who stole his big moose from a ship deck. He traveled with J L Heim of St Paul aboard the Helen Bradshaw from Grand Marais to recover the animal. The theft occurred somewhere between Duluth and Grand Marais at a dock or landing.
Indian police fail to stop Joe Merrigeau and his 1500 head cattle on the Flathead reservation. Maj W H Smead reports the situation to Fort Missoula as Maj Torey Capt Maxie and 50 soldiers march from Washington to quell the disturbance.
An unidentified man was found in a yard in eastern Albert Lea Minnesota at about 2 AM. He was treated by police and doctors for two hours but died in hospital yesterday afternoon with no recovery. He had frostbite to both legs to the knees and to his arms.
Albert Lea Minnesota, November 28. Fred Cryer, about eighteen, is feared drowned after skating on Fountain Lake Wednesday night. A coal man heard a crash and cries for help as a hole in the ice appeared. search for the body continues with no discovery yet.
In La Crosse Wisconsin creditors initiated voluntary bankruptcy proceedings and the La Crosse Cheese and Butter company was adjudged bankrupt. The firm operated across Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois and the Dakotas amid efforts to corner the cheese market.
At the coroner's inquest for Arthur Green of Pierre South Dakota the jury found death by his own hand after he took carbolic acid Wednesday evening. A letter to Father O'Neil of the Catholic church announced his intent to take his life. Other witnesses testified before the inquest.
Washington on November 28 reports that Captain Henry A Castle is practically certain to continue in his current role as auditor of the post office department if he wishes. His record and last annual report are cited as evidence of his capability and added prestige within the department.
Northern Pacific brakeman Bert Michals slipped while switching and was crushed under a car. He died from severed limbs. The body was sent to his home in Rensseelaer Indiana.
Keokuk Nov 28 reports Frank Clark an indigenous Mexican man was hanged at Kalioka Missouri for the July 25 assault on Ollie Heas. He faced the death penalty after conviction.
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