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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
2
A montage of witty items mentions Cmmons Go and D. R. Streeter, Uncle Sam New Year card, Secretary Root silencing the 18-Inch Gathmann gun, and whisky rationing in Paris Missouri. It notes Marconi’s bets, a Chicago judge’s marriage cash, high paper prices, Hale’s eighty birthday, a bank cashier case, Roosevelt's sons shadows, and a New York dog with dental work.
A remark credits Elizabeth Cady Stanton with steering women away from cookbooks toward a plan for aging gracefully. The note frames her as directing feminine focus to self-perceived dignity and longevity.
Report notes insufficient chairs at the White House forcing many politicians to abandon their seats and retreat to camp stools during events. The issue highlights crowding and discomfort for attendees.
The article notes that after election a congressman received requests from relatives in Europe seeking jobs. It suggests that the matter be referred to the committee on foreign relations for consideration and action.
The narrative highlights alternating Boer and British victories and defeats, noting public demand for peace amid ongoing hostilities. It references the war’s third year and suggests peace stories are folly as fighting persists with no clear end in sight.
The writer retorts to doom sayers predicting global resource exhaustion. He suggests when coal and wood run out, crude oil could supply fuel for furnaces, dynamo power, gas, electricity, and motive power, challenging the prophets' gloom. Cassandra is invoked as an ancient refutation.
The piece argues that laws must target anarchist advocates regardless of background and likens such promoters to pirates. It cites a St. Louis inquiry alleging antitoxin deaths and tetanus linked to serum supplied to doctors, noting denial and evidence of germ presence and infection source.
The statement notes nearly 3 billion dollars in property destroyed by fire in the United States over the last 25 years and argues for a larger supply of fireproof building materials and tighter enforcement of their use.
A venerable pontiff, Pope Leo, is praised as a steadfast figure. He works steadily several hours daily and maintains a tranquil optimism despite looming challenges.
Washington reports say President Roosevelt favors government control of railroads while seeking reciprocal Cuba deals. Amid political maneuvering the house recommits the permanent census bill and labor shifts bring government department workers into civil service. Whitelaw Reid named special ambassador for King Edward’s coronation as civil and military posts surface in ongoing Washington appointments.
A compendium of crimes and calamities from across regions. Serena Bell’s drowning in South Bend, a Cologne poisoning suspect over fifty infant deaths, and a Fayette Mo fire destroying the opera block with $80 000 loss. Burglaries in Muncie, a mine blast in Lehigh, a Chicago banker larceny case, and a British Columbia elder’s three month sentence for medical neglect.
A Nottingham lace factory the largest in the city was destroyed by fire with damage over 100000 pounds. A boiler blast at Louis Midkiff lumber mills near Huntington West Virginia killed three and wounded several. Manistee Michigan saw a mills complex burned with losses around 120000 dollars, insurance 60000. Fires rage near Buffalo Park on the Short Line and south of Cheyenne Mountain near Colorado Springs amid long dry spell. Two young brothers, John and Henry Kander aged four and two, perished in a house fire in East St. Louis. The Rees and Wirsching block on Los Angeles Street burned along with Hayden Lewis saddlery and Newmark Bros coffee and spice house. total loss about 150000.
Obituaries report Ames Boyce of McHenry County Illinois age eighty. Milan Humbert of Brooklyn appointed head of manufactures for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. Thomas Harbin aged eighty two dies in Tacoma former Maryland constitutional convention member and Union regimental colonel from Missouri. Also notes Dr T J Eskridge of Denver Brights disease expert in insanity cases. Jean de Bloch Russian councillor of state dies at Warsaw leaving large bequest to charity. Dr Clayton Darkhill prominent Denver surgeon dies from Brights disease linked to tropical diarrhoea in Spanish War service.
Lord Rosebery plans a foreign cruise aboard Alfred Shuttleworths Syzalida soon after purchasing the powerful yacht. Prince Henry of Prussia may represent Emperor William at King Edward’s coronation. Prince Victor of Savoy heads to the United States amid Italian royal marriage talks. Several brief notes mention bequests, German gunboats for Chinese rivers, and opera funding questions.
Brooklyn’s Milan R. Hurlbert named chief of the Louisiana Purchase exposition department of manufactures. Emerson of St Paul named VP of the National League of Commission Merchants. Marquis of Dufferin ill in Ireland. Maryland considers 3000 for a Schley bust. Bedford Indiana library gift from Andrew Carnegie noted. Cleveland passes $700000 city hall site bond. Whitelaw Rela named special ambassador for Edward VII coronation. Dunkirk NY loses water intake due to slush ice. Edith sighting life raft from Walla Walla. Wolff reelected as Pan-German leader amid scandal. Gould and Western Union form rival messenger service. Right-sided heart discovery reported in Bloomington pension case. James D Porter elected Nashville chancellor. Hobson takes leave to lecture. Amex messenger Hooker found dead on train. Kathe Brandt undergoes appendicitis operation in NY. Boer general Oppermann reportedly killed. Dr Kuyper back from England, personal visit. Merrimac water plan to aid St Louis rivers feasibility study. Pope’s physician asserts excellent health for pontiff.
At Fargo the North Dakota and Northern Minnesota Poultry Association show concluded with Judge Holden scoring a wide set of divisions. Winners include B W Carpenter of Grafton and Archie Miller of Casselton in Black Langhams, Crabbe & Dill of Fargo dominant in Light Brahmas and Barred Plymouth Rocks, Canniff of Fargo earning multiple prizes, and Canniff cup awarded for highest scoring cock.
Old bridge at Minnesota Point condemned and unused as Polk County conducts a full inspection. A new steel bridge over the Red River is planned for next spring linking Minnesota Point with Grand Forks, with salvage from the old structure expected to aid construction. East Grand Forks to build the approaches. sentiment favors moving the crossing two blocks downstream to avoid the Tenderloin district.
Bismarck plans to issue warrants to cover current expenses as yearlong financial stress eases. The city’s total debt including bonds and warrants is about 55 thousand dollars under a 59 thousand dollar limit, with tax receipts expected to further aid. State Senator L A Simpson notes Western opposition to Hansbrough’s land exchange bill favored by bonanza cattlemen.
Fred Piinski was killed instantly when his wagon team ran away and the wheels passed over his head. John Crawford faced district court in Jamestown on a charge of attempting to assault his wife Julia Crawford. Judge Glaspell discharged the defendant after the prosecution rested as the witness admitted intoxication and sensational testimony.
A brief fable style line notes a human laboring to milk or extract value from other animals, highlighting a social dynamic through a metaphor of work and exploitation.
Under a new ruling, U S land offices may authorize reservoirs on vacant government land. Quarter sections can be claimed for reservoirs holding 1.5 million gallons. A Stark County man has fifteen reservoir claims aiding water and grazing for about 500 cattle. The program benefits small stockmen and improves local water resources.
Kaiser seeks friendship as Prince Henry visits, with rapid social attention to Miss Columbia. Local society notes indicate rising popularity and welcome gestures aimed at cementing goodwill during the royal outing.
Washington dispatch notes the upcoming visit of Prince Henry of Germany as a symbol of cordial US German ties. It highlights Britain and Germany courting the United States, Monroe Doctrine recognition, and plans for a naval welcome, presidential reception, and yacht-launching ceremony with an American firm.
St Louis January 18. The executive committee of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company unanimously adopted a resolution stating that the exposition will open and close in 1903 despite circulating reports of a postponement to 1904. The action affirms the assurances given by the board under the act of Congress.
Des Moines January 18. Nearly 200 editors gathered as the Iowa State Editorial association met. C M Junkin of Fairfield was chosen president and W A Parrott of Waterloo secretary. Meetings will be held annually.
Huntington W Va Jan 16 John G Farr a prominent state politician was on trial nine days for the murder of Owens Ross. He was yesterday afternoon convicted of manslaughter.
Hokah Minnesota January 17 county commissioners decide to submit the site question for the proposed new county pedrhouse to a public vote at the upcoming spring election.
Gov Nash's request to observe William McKinley’s fifty ninth birthday drew immediate support from governors. Proclamations call for memorial services on the Sunday before Jan 26 and for voluntary offerings to fund a memorial tomb at Canton. Myron T. Herrick funds and judge William R. Day lead the McKinley Memorial association.
A special committee will organize Prince Henrys reception and tour the United States after the launch ceremonies. The delegation includes Dr. David Jayne Maj. Gen. Henry Corbin Rear Admiral Robley Evans and Count A von Quadt Wykradt Isny. The prince may visit major German American cities and possibly reach St. Louis.
King Oscar of Sweden spoke in person to the parliament urging credits to strengthen the army and introducing bills to extend franchise for the second chamber elections. He proposed a progressive income tax and creation of an imperial insurance office and called for continued good relations with Norway and other foreign powers.
Senate committee authorized Senator Frye as chairman to report his ship subsidy bill favorably. The bill would cost 34.7 million with ocean mail postage expected to yield 3 million, leaving a deficit under the plan of about 2 million.
A visitor recalls a clerk’s rule for entering a busy executive’s office on Broad Street. The clerk says the man crosses his legs when thinking deeply, stays silent, then straightens and welcomes visitors. when his legs go down again, it’s time to leave. The anecdote illustrates a private cue to timing.
The piece describes a Swedish wedding tradition where the groom receives a prayer book and gifts, including a goose, while the bride gives a shirt. The groom wears the shirt on his wedding day, then never again in life, but in his grave. Some Swedes believe in resurrection of the wedding shirt and of the betrothal bond. The widower must destroy the first wife’s wedding shirt before a second marriage.
Marshfield, Mo. resident J. F King reports chronic back pain and kidney disease for twenty years. After trying many doctors and remedies, he began Dodd's Kidney Pills and saw rapid improvement, with seven months of comfort. He urges others with kidney trouble to try the remedy.
The Philadelphia Press quotes a colored coal dealer reading a note that asks for a ton of stove coal to be sent to a house at once with bill. The messenger identifies himself as Bill, prompting startled humor about handling the delivery.
Honolulu advices report the British sloop Condor still has not arrived from Victoria. Meanwhile, work has begun on the Kona Kau railroad to run from Kailua across Hawaii Island’s western and southern coasts.
In Grand Forks North Dakota on January 19 Mrs Lars Hanson of Cavalier county near Milton was instantly killed when kerosene was poured into a kitchen stove. Miss Doty in the room was seriously injured. no fire followed the blast. Hanson had been married about a year.
Berlin reports provisional 1901 trade figures showing imports at 5.967 billion marks, down 70 million from 1900, while exports rise to 4.759 billion marks, up 7 million. The values are inflated by using 1900 price levels.
The president commutes William N. Boggs, teller at the First National Bank of Dover Delaware, who was sentenced in 1898 to five years for embezzlement, with his term to expire April 25 after one year served in jail to aid prosecutions of others implicated in wrecking the bank.
James F. Wade, condemned with William Dalton for the November 17 murder of Janes B. Morrow in Portland, confessed yesterday that he fired the fatal shot.
In Des Moines Iowa on January 19 Gov Shaw released the names of 473 prisoners granted executive clemency over the last two years as he nears the end of his term.
In Deadwood South Dakota on January 15 a circuit court judgment awards Henry R Thurber of New York 69000 from the estate of the late J K P Miller. The suit arose from notes Miller gave to the New York firm Thurber Weyland prime in Mylie's death and occurred recently.
Otto town January 15 Henry Mayer, one of the oldest settlers, dropped dead last night. He came to the area in 184 and was seventy three years old.
A historic advertisement proclaims deafness as curable only by constitutional remedies. It explains the Eustachian tube inflammation causes hearing loss and offers a $100 reward for any deafness case due to catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists Pr J Cheney and Co Toledo and Hall's Family Pills as products.
In AD 1906 a chauffeur asks the distance to Bridgeport from Irvington. A man cites about forty five miles as the flying machine speeds by, per Brooke lyn Eagle.
List of patents granted to Northwestern inventors including John Caldwell Minneapolis leather stretching device Charles Petersen Minneapolis typewriter Charlee Scroth Winona chime ey thimble Edwin Thomas St Paul haul-up chain unloader for saw mills double cutting band saw and reciprocating lumber mover. Patent attorneys Lothrop Johnson St Paul.
A dialogue from Life shows a novelist declaring they will starve without immediate success while the publisher remains cordial, praising the audacity as a potential ad for the work. The exchange highlights tension between desperation and marketing strategy in publishing.
John A. Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin with President Henry A Salzer bought 21009 acres of prime potato land to grow miles of potatoes expanding the companys seed potato operation and supply.
A fragmented dialogue shows a speaker noting a pattern of thrice occurrences in life with playful idiosyncrasies. The lines hint at repeated reflexes and humorous references, creating a whimsical, theatrical moment.
A Great Dane from Bogs wins the blue ribbon at the dog show for the third year in succession, with a terrier from the same stable noted in the discussion.
An early 20th century note touts Piso s Cure for consumption as an infallible medicine for coughs and colds attributed to N W Sancm of Oogae Grove New Jersey dated February 11 1000 The fragment includes a casual dialogue line about marriage from the Chicago Tribune style excerpt.
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