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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
2
A San Francisco girl has married a Hawaiian prince. A real princess living in Paris does her own housework. A Michigan scientist claims the soul is in the spine, a quip on backbone.
A Detroit Free Press remark notes that even a stained glass house demands restraint and cautions the occupant against throwing stones.
A wary observer notes a hopeful on a city corner courting attention, while reflecting that many urban figures court danger with each public step. The era’s political climate casts a wary light on emerging contenders amid a crowded field.
The American Shoe company is supplying shoes to half the population of England as part of a campaign to boost morale and endurance against American competition.
Edward Everett Hale advises young men to seek dialogue with wiser minds, stating the guidance applies to those beyond college, not recent graduates. He emphasizes continuous learning through discussion with respected authorities and seasoned thinkers.
Chicago writer Miss Metcalf says all her ideas plots and inspirations arrive while she sleeps. She jokes they come by the mince pie route as she pursues her creative process.
A Parisian scientist claims to have identified the bacillus that causes hair to turn white. The statement suggests anyone could become such a bacteriologist with enough worry and effort.
The aunt and sister of a Columbia University professor who served a summons in a pie pursue a dignified precedent as death visits. The odd tale notes how mortality, not legal process, has delivered a final summons to the learned man and his family.
A German vessel now under construction aims to break the Atlantic crossing record. Officials warn preliminary announcements may overstate performance, cautioning that results may not meet ads.
Lord Alfred Douglas resents the Metropolitan club of Washington for snubbing him and responds by writing a sonnet on America. The remark suggests a hope for eventual reconciliation, though it is described as a cruel revenge.
Mrs Patrick Campbell declares American women are the happiest in the world. She quips that those she has known may have had luck with their cooks, reflecting a light remark on domestic life and happiness.
The postmaster general has declared support for greatly extending rural free mail delivery. While progress has been made, it is not a beginning on the vast field. Cities deserve top service, but the countryside must not be neglected, per the Omaha Bee.
The Prussian government contemplates purchasing a coal mine to counter the coal trust. The move aims to disrupt the trust’s influence while avoiding public confrontation about military occupation or direct action.
A Mount Vernon New York Prohibitionist fled his house after discovering a bottle of whisky there. The incident suggests he left only the bottle behind, implying the terrors of rye or bourbon become real only after the cork is drawn.
A humorous observation notes that most women will smile amiably toward those they despise when in the same group, though an exaggeration suggests that only 99 out of 100 would do so in such a setting.
Official denials of press censorship in the Philippines are reported. Labor leaders push for a department of labor. Tawney asserts Congress rights in reciprocity treaties. Foraker introduces a $50,000 statue for John Sherman in Washington. Hawes seeks militia efficiency. Senate ratifies extradition pacts with Denmark and Belgium and a property descent treaty with Guatemala. Payne bars federal employees from visiting Washington to influence Congress.
The British war office has ordered 10,000 horses to be bought in Prussia for use in South Africa. The Edinburgh court granted the earl of Rosslyn a divorce from Violet de Grey Viner on desertion grounds. Danish West Indies residents may keep allegiance to Denmark if islands move to the United States. A Norwegian and Swedish committee may study permanent neutrality of the dual monarchy. Pope’s physician Signor Lapponi says the pope is in excellent health and notes twenty five year pontificate fetes beginning late March lasting a year for pilgrims.
William B. Corneau former treasurer of the Wabash railroad died at his Springfield home at ninety nine. He leaves a widow three sons and two daughters. Henry James Derbyshire last survivor who accompanied Capt Hall on his north pole expedition died at Huntington aged seventy. David L. King builder of the Valley railroad died in Akron aged old. Eugene Dupont president of E L Dupont De Nemours Co died of pneumonia at sixty one. Hon Thomas Pearce former St Louis congressman died from pulmonary troubles after illness. Miss May Van AlenEngagement to Robert Reading Remington announced in London. Morris M Sam Houston Tex salesman found dead in Midland hotel St Louis after taking poison left note for money owed to landlady.
A Chicago boy died defending his employer’s property as burglars struck. Vera Irving, an actress, was arrested in St Louis for theft and confessed. John Tracy, 28, in Rochester NY, jailed for murder of jeweler B E Brown. J M Walsh killed himself as police closed in at the Revere House Chicago. H Bate Smith of Deutsch Clothing Carthage MO found with throat cut in store basement. George Smith, a famed horse trainer, died after a shooting in Montreal. Cyril Laurin, leading Canadian trotter breeder, linked to the fatal shooting. Hugo Mohr, self confessed anarchist, died by gas at Paterson NJ while facing charges.
Foreign Gossip surveys Prince Henry's visit plans arranged by the emperor, King Edward's year as monarch, and European wartime aid to America and Spain. It notes Neapolitan brigands, Boer leader Vilome seeking to form a Boer corps, and a French bill to limit mines to eight hours. Emperor William gifts yachts Meteor and Comet to the navy and promotes Von Diedrichs. Canadian troops sail for South Africa. Spain's young king-to-be embarks on a European court tour. Italy marks the Marquise del Grillo's eightieth birthday with celebrations. Victor Emmanuel visits a famed actress as towns honor her.
Calvin A. Black fell from a hotel stair banister in Wichita and died. Fire at Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad pattern shops in Wilmington caused about 50,000 dollars in losses. An Illinois Steel plant slip in South Chicago killed one and critically burned four. Mrs. Dr. Michael B. Kinzer of Knoxville died from morphine in error for quinine. another dose may prove fatal. Mrs. Horace S. Allen, wife of the US minister to Korea, slipped on ice in Toledo and broke a leg. Armitage hall at St Johns Military Academy in Delafield burned, with loss around 10,000 and all military equipment destroyed. students saved other buildings with bucket brigades.
Negotiations for peace in South Africa opened. McKinley’s 59th birth anniversary noted. American Poultry Association elected Kendall as president in Charleston. Furey stopped Baxter in New Orleans bout. Northwestern women admitted to Rush. Canton plans McKinley hotel. Mrs McKinley consents to Saxton naming rights. James Beck to sell Philadelphia Record at public auction May 13. Montana horses shipped estimated at 100,000. Britain seeks mounts for South Africa, stock leaving state. Dr Lachlen Tyler dies in New York at 50. Roosevelt named honorary Union League member. Chicago visit expected. Maj Ely Ensign dies at 61 in Huntington. Montreal St Lawrence river bridge talks proceed. Herbert Bennett dies in Columbus. 56 quarantined for smallpox at Lebannon Union Hotel. John W Gates buys Rembrandt painting St Paul for ~75000. Paul Kruger not coming to U.S. Parkerhurst lectures argues immortality critique. W W Smith and Joseph Hayes gain $2141 bonuses from ship company.
Washington February 1 The House prepared to defend its revenue legislation prerogatives by directing the Ways and Means Committee to investigate and report its conclusions The move followed Senate claims that reciprocity treaties affect customs revenues can be negotiated without House concurrence The action came after minority leader Richardson urged a quick declaration Several private claims bills were passed in the House In the Senate Senator Morgan of Alabama delivered an extended speech on the Philippine tariff bill arguing the current form is not a constitutional remedy and that amending it would invite closer court scrutiny The Alabama lawmaker focused on legal and constitutional issues rather than political aspects of the tariff question
In Washington on February 2 the president released an executive order forbidding all federal officers and employees in any department from soliciting pay raises or attempting to influence legislation for their own interests. They may act only through their department heads, with dismissal as the penalty.
On February 2 in St Louis, Harry A. Faulkner and Julius Lehmann were arrested on bench warrants issued by Judge Wood as part of a grand jury inquiry into alleged corruption in the municipal assembly. They are charged with bribery related to the Suburban Street railway franchises. A third bench warrant was reported but not verified.
Chicago February 2 Kid Broad of Cleveland won a six round decision over Tom Sullivan of Brooklyn at the Illinois Athletic Club. Constant clinching in the last two rounds saved Sullivan from a KO as Broad used a six pound weight advantage to control the bout.
Chicago grand jury charged four counts of obtaining money on false pretenses against Captain George Wellington Streeter. Streeter claims title to land formed by lake accretions in Chicago, basing it on homestead rights. He has long disputed ownership of the land known as The District of Lake Michigan. Charges stem from alleged sale of lots in the district.
Pontiac Illinois February 2 The Chicago and Alton south bound limited derailed at the Wabash crossing a mile north of Pontiac yesterday afternoon. The locomotive baggage mail car and two coaches went down an eight foot embankment. Five persons were injured.
Out of the Ice. Chicago, Feb. 2. The steamships Atlanta and Iowa, with about 200 people aboard, were released from the ice yesterday. The Iowa broke loose at nine and headed for Racine, while the Atlanta freed around noon and soon reached Chicago harbor.
London February 2. The seals alleged to have belonged to the dowager empress of China and looted at Pekin were auctioned yesterday, fetching 386 pounds amid parliamentary scrutiny over their sale.
Washington February 2 The post office department issued a fraud order against Samuel Dearing of St Paul forbidding him from receiving any more mail in response to his advertisement to dispose of his house and lot by chance The action aims to curb deceptive real estate schemes.
Receiver for Dowle Chicago Feb 2 Judge Tully yesterday ordered a receivership for Zion Lace Industries and on Monday he will enter a decree appointing Elmer Washburn to the position of receiver under a bond of 700000 dollars.
Boston Jan 30 Eight persons dead and three more fatally burned after a fire before 2 am in an Italian four story tenement on Fleet street North End. Three others seriously hurt from jumping and exposure. seven adults and one child among the victims. The blaze was discovered only after it was well under way while residents on upper floors slept.
Gard Ner employs unfair tactics during a fierce hurricane clash as GOES OUT ON FOUL BOOT but is left reeling after a nasty blow. Gardner emerges as the aggressor, dominating portions of the contest and shifting momentum in a tense showdown.
In a seven round bout Gardner of Lowell clashes with Jack Root of Chicago. A groin blow in round seven leads to Root's victory by decision amid a roaring, taunting crowd. Gardner protests the foul. Root praised for inside work, Gardner blamed for aggressive outside style.
Sonia Turner aged twelve and her thirteen year old schoolmate May Holland were arrested in Springfield Ohio charged with murdering Sonia's mother Mrs George Turner by poisoning the family coffee. In a confession Sonia says she poisoned the coffee in a temper caused by brothers stories about her and life at home. The family all drank the poison but doctors saved the father and brothers. Sonia expressed contrition but was banished from home after the crime.
A Standing Rock Sioux delegation met President Roosevelt in Washington on February 2. Sent by Senator Gamble and Congressman Burke, they urged redistribution of grazing lands. They argued the Hitchcock order favors large cattle owners too much under current allocations.
The Navy Department announced that Rear Admirals William T Samp son and R J Cromwell will be placed on the retired list on the 9th list due to age. Admiral Sampson is in Washington on waiting orders after relinquishing active duties weeks ago because of health.
Dodge Center Minnesota February 2 1929 two rural delivery routes begin service Route No 1 H B Bland carrier travels north through Wasioga into Concord Township Route No 2 J E Getman carrier travels west and south each route about twenty five miles long serving many farmers
Architect from Minneapolis in Crookston to inspect the new courthouse. Jones reports pillars supporting the dome are too weak and plans alterations.
Oskaloosa Iowa February 2 Judge A R Dewey sentenced Richard Williams colored to death for shooting William Sharper in cold blood on December 8 Williams to be executed March 13 in the first degree murder case this week in the district court
Glyndon Minnesota January 28 early yesterday a wreck on the Northern Pacific near the Dilworth sidetrack west of town derailed thirteen cars after a broken switch caused the mishap.
Sturgis South Dakota January 28 Mayor H E Perkins reports a Chicago associate H D Maize is favorably impressed with a proposal to build a trolley line between Sturgis and Fort Meade The franchise has been before the city council for consideration.
London reports say the Dutch government submitted no formal peace proposal to Great Britain. The note is described as a tentative suggestion to help end the war, with officials in Westminster awaiting definite steps by the Boer belligerents. Columns detail Kuyper's stance, Chamberlain and Lansdowne replies, and a Queens Council initiation led by Queen Wilhelmina.
Panama January 31 The Colombian government fleet including the gunboats Boyaca Chiculto and the armed launch Gen. Campo sailed last night to communicate with General Castro on the Azure peninsula. Liberals fleet Padilla Darien and Galtan may clash at Yeguala about thirty miles away, where an indecisive encounter occurred yesterday.
Monterey dispatch reports U S vice and deputy consul general Dr Philip Carroll seized and jailed in a room with murder convicts for hours. The arrest is blamed on trumped up assault charges, triggering strong protests from the American colony in Monterrey.
Burley Wyandotte driving home near Devil's Den northeast of Tipton Indiana was halted by a masked robber who demanded money. Wyandotte released three Mastiffs from his wagon and the dogs overpowered the robber, who was later found dead at the roadside with his identity unrevealed.
Memphis telegraph and telephone lines disrupted as sleet burden collapses roofs. Little Rock reports about a dozen wrecked buildings with roughly half a million dollars in losses. Rector Ark and Dyersburg Tenn sustain notable property damage and Union Tenn reports heavy losses.
Naval militiaman Join Grant of New York to duel with Irving Hopkins of Brooklyn next Monday after a quarrel at a dance aboard the oil frigate New Hampshire. Schoolmates for years, the dispute centers on a trifling incident at the event.
Gov Nash escalates crackdown on prize fighting after Dec 7 bout at Painesville. Extradition requisition issued to Michigan for fighter Jimmy Hoy, jailed in Detroit, to face trial.
Mulal Abdul Aziz sultan of Morocco entertained British minister Sir Arthur Nicholson at Rabat last night in a splendid affair. The sultan’s band played as the British man‑of‑war Ti lustrious, anchored at Rabat, performed maneuvers for the sultan. Turret guns were fired and the Weasel’s searchlight was demonstrated to the delight of all present.
A long list of local items from Cando to Ellendale notes smallpox cases in Lidgerwood and Ellendale, real estate openings at Lidgerwood, land speculation in Stark County, new hotels and banks, evacuations, immigration, theater plans, and various civic concerns across towns like Wahpeton, Jamestown, Esmond, and Casselton, with incidents of crime, quarantine, and public notices. The report mentions musings on railroads, libraries, and local industry, plus weather and agricultural notes.
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