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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
2
A collage of brief, satirical notes from Emmons Co. shows figures like Queen Wilhelmina and King Edward, mentions European intrigue over U.S. goodwill, a British flying machine venture, and light quirks from Sausage law to hair color on dogs, ending with a Princeton paleontology curator’s odd claim about continents.
The Hague court of arbitration declines intervention as the South African conflict stalls. Britons and Boers remain unable to reach a conclusion, prolonging the crisis and delaying peace efforts.
Text notes that rebels gave reasons for evacuating Colon but doubts their credibility since marines heard them. It adds that planners building a log house on the Kansas reservation at the World's Fair aim for novelty to Kansans.
An antiquated note reflects on New Jersey fame fading from mosquitoes to law and applejack while hinting at new battles paused for railway traffic. The piece playfully muses on the locomotive whistle as tempers flare and trains proceed through tension.
A man who once lent Lynn $10 receives a bequest of 1500 dollars from the thoughtful testator. The remark suggests a flood of IOUs may follow and odd humor about keeping a spare dollar for clothes.
The Hartford Times labels a state controlled local police force expansion as rampant imperialism while noting Boston as a counter example. The piece questions why Boston endures this form of control, highlighting regional political tensions and differing local attitudes toward authority.
Britain gains over one million dollars from death duties on an American abroad. The budget speech notes this relief amid financial strains and the chancellor confirms gratitude for such dispensations.
A New York judge rules a divorced woman cannot receive alimony if she takes a second partner. The decision, coming near Christmas, prompts criticism from some women who rely on alimony, arguing the ruling is harsh to those with ongoing financial need.
A syndicate in the United States is reported to have purchased the English Shell steamship line. The piece notes ongoing tensions in South America as Chill denies war while building roads on the mountain boundary, leaving Argentina distrustful and Chili viewed as an unpleasant neighbor.
The article notes another Perry earning prominence in the United States Navy, a detail that may confuse casual readers recalling famous Navy names and dates. It emphasizes the lineage of naval achievement linked to the Perry family.
Hay and Choate to succeed each other. Gov. Dole denies resignation. Mint chief recommends suspending silver dollar coinage and converting bullion to subsidiary coins. UK drafts £6000 to settle expropriation claims from Boer War. Indian appropriation bill under review for Chippewas of Minnesota refund. Cuban governance remarks lead to Lt Cmdr Lucien Young's relief. Secretary Root declines to intervene in Reed court martial. Philippine commissary case yields dismissal and imprisonment. Rear Admiral Sampson shows no major decline in health.
The London Skin hospital surgeon compares x ray use in facial cancer to Dr. Hutchins of Atlanta and advocates the treatment. In Yemen near Lohria, thirty eight Turkish soldiers die in clashes with tribesmen over taxation. The Peru chamber passes the gold standard law. Britain plans a new reconcentration camp proposal on repatriation and refugee settlement when Parliament reconvenes.
A fireman and a tramp were killed in a collision on the Chesapeake and Ohio near Charleston West Virginia. The Queen's hotel at Southsea England burned with forty five guests escaping in night clothes. Two chambermaids suffocated and several firemen injured. Father J W O'Kelly, a New York priest, died from blood poisoning after refusing amputation to preserve his work. Mrs Larry Rose staggered into Sandusky police, nearly dead, after walking from Buffalo through a snowstorm. She later learned Buffalo fire destroyed her belongings and she walked to Bucyrus Ohio.
Reports say Sol Temple, wanted outlaw, was captured in Dallas after being traced from Pond Creek Oklahoma. Other items include Peter Pierete at Winnipeg who killed himself, Emil Watrous arrested in Indiana for a jewelry theft, a Brooklyn clerk linked to stolen stamps, Frank M Smith guilty of embezzling 20 000 from Portsmouth bank and sentenced, and dentist John Homerigous who died by his own hand after courting his cousin for twenty years and facing an $8000 savings shortfall.
The report highlights famine affecting millions in Russia and notes British interests capturing the largest share of Philippine trade. It also mentions a bubonic plague death near Sydney, revelations about forged artworks in London, a wrecked Frankfort railway station area, and various international notes from politics to commerce.
A list of notable deaths includes W N Tinsley former president of Tinsley Tobacco in Louisiana Missouri cancer of stomach. Rev Dr George Patterson Grace Episcopal Memphis Tennessee death from heart failure. Dr Patterson seventy three Boston native. Frank Amos Oshkosh Wisconsin lumber businessman apoplexy at sixty one. Judge R W Hughes Virginia leader in Republican politics and former federal attorney and judge who dueled twice. Maj Henry Fulton University of Colorado heart disease in Denver former Civil War veteran born Greece New York, Libby prison. Col Doniphan Missouri Civil and Mexican War veteran first president of the KC St Joseph Council Bluffs railroad died at St Joseph. Dr Leslie M Sweetman Toronto surgeon died in Johns Hopkins Baltimore after blood poisoning post operation. many pedigree details in terse obituary list.
The article reports Schaeffer winning the world billiard championship. Other items note a practical bank run in Helena, a serum for tetanus from a Pittsburg physician, and various international and local events including labor resolutions, discoveries in Montana, and antitoxin discussions.
Joseph Zulager a 65 year old farmer from Dee Minn was found dead in the snow after a daylong blizzard drive with his son toward Osage. They lost the road when their carriage overturned and Zulager wandered unable to recall directions until exposure proved fatal.
Ernst Mousso entered Milwaukee's central police station claiming lodging and was held for two to three days pending investigation. He had escaped Fergus Falls asylum over two months earlier and claimed to be A L Davis from St Peter asylum. He believed he tied a handkerchief to Czolgosz before McKinley assassination.
Milwaukee December 15. Joseph Anderson and a woman named Lizzie Smith were found dead in bed at 1520 Greeling Street from revolver shots. It is believed Anderson killed the woman then took his own life. Anderson was a former railroad fireman, not employed recently, who came to Milwaukee last July and previously lived in Springfield Illinois and Chicago. Both entered adult ages near twenty-nine.
George Bradley alias 8 T Bradley of Sioux Falls has been bound over to the federal grand jury on a postoffice robbery charge. Postal Detective Craig says Bradley robbed the Komstad post office and found with 200 dollars in postage stamps. Possible ties to five 1901 Iowa and South Dakota robberies are noted including Hull Doon Little Sioux and Burley targets with losses ranging from 100 to 215 dollars.
In the annual inspectors report soon to be issued, Company G of Madison tops the Wisconsin National Guard with 177.8 points out of 200. Fond du Lac’s Company E scores 177.4 and Milwaukee’s Company K 175.9.
La Crosse Wis Dec 15 The city sues the La Crosse City railway to force vestibule protection on front platforms for motormen and tests section 1862 fixing a 50 to 100 dollar fine for insufficient protection. Some platforms are enclosed on three sides while others are not. The city seeks all sides closed.
The Fond du Lac and Oshkosh Electric Railway filed articles of organization in Madison on December 15 to build an electric line between Fond du Lac and Oshkosh for passengers mail and merchandise. Capital stock is $100,000 with incorporators Carl F. Gellfuss George W. A. West and George Lines.
Fire alarm from the St. Paul house in the north part of town drew a prompt response. The blaze originated in the chimney above the kitchen and was confined to the rear of the building. Boarders, many asleep, hurried to dress as flames were tackled.
Southbound Eastern Minnesota passenger train struck a farm wagon at Stanchfield crossing in Cambridge Minnesota killing both horses and destroying the wagon the farmer escaped unharmed.
The Northwestern Lutheran synod of La Crosse Wisconsin concluded its session last night with a sermon by Rev. M E Boulton of Goodhue Minnesota. The previous evening Rev A J Reichert of Red Wing delivered the sermon.
In Boscobel Wisconsin on December 15 the Grant county board of supervisors voted to construct a new courthouse at a cost of 80000 dollars. Attorney J J Blane was appointed to travel to Madison to secure a loan of the sum from the state school fund.
In London discussions with two Canadian officers, imperial authorities draft a scheme to extend auxiliary forces in the dominion. The plan calls for a substantial militia expansion and heavy subsidies to bolster Canada’s defensive forces.
Frederick Hess a Chicago butcher and Otto Hock his clerk were arrested by meat inspectors on charges of selling diseased animal meat. Authorities say they sold twenty five infected Hess.
Secret and open sessions conclude after three months of testimony. The majority finds Schley condemned on eleven points while Admiral Dewey endorses him on key facts, praising his command during the Santiago campaign and the overall victory. Secretary Long plans to append his signature and end proceedings.
Isidor Rayner expressed keen disappointment over the court of inquiry against Admiral Schley. He planned to go to Washington to counsel Dewey’s choice and pursue every appeal possible to continue the national controversy. He criticized the two judges’ conclusions as not reflecting public sentiment.
Mrs. R F Roland aged 62 wife of a local farmer was found in her yard with her throat cut an axe used police report no clue to the murderers as husband and son were at work at the time of discovery
Commissioner Makovsky, a Russian artist with recognition in the United States and Europe, has been engaged to paint the portrait of the president.
Washington December 15 Admiral Schley, while not commenting on the court of inquiry findings, showed disappointment as most findings were read. His mood brightened as the court praised his courage and conduct in battle and he smiled when Dewey’s report commended his actions.
Admiral Schley refuses several lecture offers as reports on the court of inquiry near completion. One proposal offered a fixed price of 500 dollars per night for forty lectures, but he declined all offers.
Washington reports the House adjourned after a short session and set hearings for Tuesday and Wednesday to consider the Philippine bill to temporarily provide revenue for the islands. The bill’s passage will occur after general debate ends at 4 PM Wednesday. The death of late Representative Bresius of Pennsylvania was announced by his successor, Mr. Cassell.
A joint congressional committee decided to invite Secretary of State John Hay to deliver the memorial oration for the late President McKinley. A committee was named to call on Hay Monday at 10 o clock to extend the invitation. The members include Senators Foraker Fairbanks Jones Ark and Keam and Representatives Grosvenor Cousins William Alden Smith Fleming and Shaforth.
Washington December 15 The jury acquits Mrs Lolanda Henry Bonine of murder in the Kenmore hotel case involving James Seymour Ayres Jr. The verdict came after a rapid deliberation of under five hours, with the court freeing the defendant as public expectation held the prosecution failed to prove guilt.
J L Franke president of the Treadwater Mining company reports the Bank of Sturgis KY was robbed of 35000 dollars between midnight and dawn. The money was intended to pay the mining company employer and the crime was discovered when the bank opened in the morning.
Dispatches from Valparaiso and Buenos Ayres report belief that peace will be preserved and Britain has notified both governments of willingness to mediate if asked.
In English near New Albany on December 15, a mob of masked men seized and whipped William Cunningham former justice of the peace Jesse Tyre and his wife Alice Haycock of Sterling township with hickory switches. Local residents express outrage at the mob violence.
Herman Wetterling and Frank Comrade pled guilty before Judge Arnquist in Hudson Wisconsin on December 15 arising from raids by the temperance league. Each man was fined 50 dollars plus costs. The remaining three defendants face hearings Monday before Judge Disney.
Pequot Minnesota December 15 Stephen A Wood of Cass county was acquitted of the charge of carelessly causing a forest fire during last October’s dry spell. The blaze burned much hay and lasted several days.
Amsterdam correspondent reports Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry riding in an open carriage in London as they reconcile. They are said to return to The Hague following the visit.
Prominent cattlemen of the Choctaw Nation face eviction from tribal lands as intruders, with reports that the tribal government has Interior Department backing. The action centers on enforcement of land use by the Choctaw authorities in Ardmore, Indiana Territory.
Cleveland police refused to permit the Liberty association, whose members include followers of Emma Goldman, to hold a meeting. The action reflects suppression of anarchist elements in the city as authorities move to curb their influence.
Reports from Williston to Dickinson note diphtheria cases, new creameries, grain markets and tax figures. Towns like Washburn Langdon and Mayville report fires, marriages, smallpox, murders, court actions, and public works while Elks lease spaces and anti liquor leagues form.
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