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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
2
A wry sampling lists amber hints of events and gibes from 19th century life. It notes a bank employee stealing over $5,000 yearly, Germany moving to end slavery in East Africa, and anarchists in Chicago cheering for Czolgosz. Other items mock royal debts, a dog’s grave, a man climbing a tree to suicide, long railroad leases, and odd social quirks in Boston and Norristown.
During a Reichstag debate Herr Zehrehneisel criticized the tariff on American meats calling it a chain of humiliation, likely alluding to duties on links of sausage.
The Austrian premier warns of suspending the constitution if the reichsrath misbehaves. Meanwhile Germany drops its sneer at U S rule in the Philippines, acknowledging it as effective as trade grows. An eminent French psychologist links insanity and genius, while poets like Poe and Dickens are cited. An Ohio boy's tale of whisky intoxication hints at early depravity from moonshine.
In Washington O H Belmont draws attention with a towering collar while Professor Perrine of the Lick Observatory reports that nebular movement travels at 36,000,000 miles per hour. Humorous thinkers imagine attaching cosmic velocity to a careless driver’s car.
Li Hung Chang puzzled by clash of Occidental civilization with Christian teachings. He acknowledged millions of Christians yet asked where the Christman resided, highlighting cultural and religious confusion in the era.
The Boston Herald lauds Henrik Jaeger's English biography Henrik Ibsen as a definitive life of the Norwegian dramatist. It portrays Ibsen as a steadfast individualist fighting state power, details his rise after returning to Norway, and notes his disciplined writing routine and enduring strength.
Captain Henrik Ness, a Thornd hjem skipper, predicts Spitz enberg coal will be widely used and marketed next year after explorations near Advent day. The climate at Spitz enberg is praised as ideal for a summer resort with salmon fishing and reindeer breeding as principal supplementary industries. Salmon are abundant, sometimes so thick they can be pulled from boats with hooks.
The children of the late Norwegian statesman John Sverdrup announce they will pursue criminal proceedings against Bjornson, who has engaged former counsellor Stang-Lund to represent his interests amid the dispute over integrity.
Dr Sven Anders Hedin, recent traveler to Ladakh and Cashmere from the Gobi and Tibet regions, wired King Oscar that his party was attacked by 500 Tibetan soldiers. He says most of his caravel and all collections were lost, but his valuable notes were saved. King Oscar replied by telegraph, thanking him.
Women in Christiania used their suffrage to win six seats on the municipal council. Two conservatives, two Socialists, and two non partisans were elected. A husband and wife will sit together, one a prohibitionist, the other a Socialist. Other towns show high female turnout and party shifts at Drammen and Larvik.
The Swedish Dramatic company brings Smalandsknekten by Dr August Bondeson to Normanna hall for a December 29 performance. Bondeson, a Gothenberg physician, gathered Smaland songs and tales during travels through Southern Sweden and crafted a humorous, cultural play praised alongside Vermlendingame and Nérkingame.
Census shows Reykjavik at 6700 residents, up from 3600 eleven years earlier. Norway holds horse sales at Stay with 150 horses to Sweden at 125 to 250 dollars equivalent kroner. soldier costs differ across European nations. Discussion on abolishing the death penalty surfaces in Norway as penal reform unfolds. A bell at Vor Frue church in Threndhjem is recast after cracking. Sculptor Sigvald Asbjornzon completes a monument for Charleston. Gustavus Vasa memorial fund gains Sweden support. Mora chosen for the statue site. Oscar darlings the plan. Anders Zorn may design. Boston records about 1800 people in medicine trades.
The Minnesota Educational Association opened its thirty-ninth annual convention in St Paul with a 10 o'clock session at Central Presbyterian Church. Gov. S. H Van Sant spoke on Education and Patriotism. Supt. J. A. Van Dyke, the association president, delivered an address, followed by Supt. Lafayette Bliss and Dr. D. L. Kiehle and Mrs. B. H. Penot p ire, who read papers. Afternoon program featured papers and addresses by Miss Haley, Prof. Maria L. Sanford, and A. T. Ankeny on equitable taxation and school revenues.
John E. Dempsey a printer died after leaping from a fourth floor window of the Washburn building during a fire on Fifth street near Wabash in St Paul. Fire began on the second floor in J Fox tailor shop causing smoke to fill the building. No other injuries reported and fire damage is placed at about 400 dollars.
Winter clam digging resumes near Winona Minnesota as clammers, after a November pause, use poles and scoops to clear ice holes and harvest clams from river bottoms near the Northwestern drawbridge.
Dec 27 St Paul reports preparations of new rate sheets for transcontinental roads to cut freight charges for the Northwest. The move aligns with longstanding policy to lower rates as business warrants, and is not tied to recent railroad agitation.
Missoula Mont Dec 28 Conductor Charles King in charge of a freight train was killed when a fierce storm blew him from the line after he aided a brakeman and started toward the rear of the train near the caboose in Idaho.
Charles Johnson a bartender at an East Des Moines saloon intervened in a brawl and was stabbed below the heart by William Smith. Johnson died later. Smith, jailed, was paroled on burglary charges years ago. Des Moines, Iowa. December 28.
From Des Moines, Gov Shaw received a direct message from President Roosevelt confirming his acceptance to the Treasury portfolio. The president expresses delight at Shaw's consent and notes that he has written to formalize the appointment. The cordial exchange marks a smooth transition in the cabinet appointment.
Gil bertson's cigar factory was gutted by fire on the second floor above Johnson and Swanson's merchant tailoring shop. The latter's goods were saved mostly but damaged. The building was insured. Also notes Herren of South Dakota plans to attend a Governors meeting in Helena Montana to discuss railroad merger matters with no immediate rate changes expected.
A readerable fragment reports a deadly railway accident near an Iowa yard shortly before midnight. An individual named Waikee Be Pileos was thrown under an engine and killed instantly, with another locomotive involved in the scene.
John P. Reese of Albia, president of the United Mineworkers of Iowa, declined the commissionership offered by the Association of Tore Owners and will stand for re election in Des Moines.
George F. Hell, president of the Ottumwa Building and Loan Association, has applied for a receiver for the company alleging that current laws create a handicap. The assets are estimated at 25,000 dollars with liabilities around 45,000 dollars.
In Harris Iowa December 1928 engineer Wright, operating a stationary engine in an elevator, was caught in the shafting of the Stockdale elevator and whirled to death.
A state public instruction official weighs in on compulsory schooling amid 40 000 school age children. The claim that law is not enforced is contrasted with attendance figures and state authority. Details indicate debate over enforcement and public instruction policy.
President James J Hill explains the proposed Northern Securities company formed to hold Northern Pacific and Great Northern securities. He asserts each railway will operate separately and argues the move prevents Union Pacific from gaining control of the Northwest, promising future lower rates with higher traffic and urging fair play while denying a merger of Northern Pacific and Great Northern.
Duluth December report details how W F Peaslee and his wife ran Mexican drawnwork smuggling between Del Rio Texas and the United States. Mrs D S Forgy of Duluth was unknowingly used to pass consignments and later testified for the government. Peaslees were convicted in Del Rio with Mrs Peaslee paying a fine and Mr Peaslee sent to Leavenworth after escape attempt.
London reports dated Dec 23 state Argentina suspends negotiations with Chile over a long running dispute and refers the matter to Britain’s government and the 1898 arbitrator. The move does not sever peace or relations with Chile, though Rome’s Corriere Della Sera cites Chilean rejection and a break in diplomatic ties.
London reports telegraphs from Africa indicate Boers intend to continue war and plan a summer campaign. A Sydney dispatch says Joseph Chamberlain informed Australian Prime Minister Barton that Britain seeks 1,000 volunteers for South Africa, marking Australia’s first federal contingent.
A vivid report describes a night attack where British casualties are heavy as Dewet's forces surge into the camp. The action is marked by bold maneuvers and aggressive party strength pressing the defenders.
A December dispatch from Gen. Kitchener reports General Dewet led a night assault on Col Firman's Zeéfontein camp in the eastern Orange River Colony. Boers overwhelmed the column of Imperial troops including several regiments and a pompom, with many casualties, while pursuit by Imperial Light Horse follows.
Pretoria reports a new burgher corps named National Scouts to aid Lord Kitchener. Gen Kitchener authorizes fresh wings in Southern and Eastern Transvaal, with Boer leaders chosen by burghers. The note credits cooperation of Celliers and Cronje’s commandos under Gen Bruce Hamilton for recent British successes.
Edgar Stanton Maclay, historian at the Brooklyn navy yard, was summarily discharged from the special laborer position after refusing to resign. Pay Director Putnam read the dismissal telegram and Maclay departed, while civil service officials later stated the removal did not violate the civil service act in a letter from President Proctor confirming the ruling.
Washington Dec. 28 The president has barred Judge Noyes from resuming duties at Cape Nome amid justice department investigations. A new posting will be sought for the jurist as the Cape Nome scandals are addressed.
Columbus Georgia December 28 Joseph Fincher a prominent merchant and planter was shot to death at six o clock Wednesday night near Crawford Alta twelve miles west of here Uriah Porter a neighbor is charged with the killing Porter and Fincher were not on good terms and Porter openly threatened to kill Fincher
New York dispatch reports fresh friction between France and Venezuela dated December 28. The Port of Spain cor respondent cites the seizure of properties belonging to Senor Manuel A. Matea, described as a wealthy leader of the new Venezuelan revolution, as the latest grievance.
A. J. Ayres, a Union Bank of Brooklyn messenger who vanished with $2,000, was arrested yesterday in Montreal. The case ends a rapid pursuit and returns the stolen funds to the bank.
Fire yesterday in the pharmaceutical department of the Cudahy Packing company plant caused about 35000 to 40000 dollars in damage before it was brought under control.
The 126th anniversary of the battle of Trenton was celebrated in Trenton New Jersey with a large crowd of visitors and locals lining streets for a sham battle and parade amid favorable weather.
Three men were killed and three seriously injured when a huge crane broke at the Plant of the American Bridge company in Chicago on December 28.
Washington December 22 It is stated by those familiar with progress of the Chile affair has passed its serious aspect and negotiations assure a satisfactory settlement, only the details of the approach remaining to be arranged. Gen Miles may be reprimanded for criticizing the navy department in the Schley case.
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