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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
2
Emmons County items note that r& Rock Sand won the English Derby and that his American jockey showed grit. The column jabs at marriage rates and a bank’s 125 percent dividend while lampooning autos and politicians. A sly dig at Canada and Botanic notes closes with satire on South American republics and a Monroe doctrine idea.
A witty epigram prompts reflection as a violinist, just before his steamer sails from New York, remains unfazed by six women who rush him and shower kisses. He assists, while a newspaper epigram notes wives as architects of their husbands.
Stojan Proties is Servia's new minister of the Interior. The suggestion he is a breakfast food is proved erroneous. Experts estimate John W. Gates's worth at 25 million dollars, surprising to the public who generally assumed Gates was very wealthy.
The Los Angeles Times objects to the Navy naming a mere cruiser California and notes California’s coastal extent. The piece frames Twain’s remark about a five week illness as a lighthearted “vacation” in bed while contrasting national naming choices and the state’s long coastline.
Andy Carnegie denies membership in the smart set while boasting about amassing $300 million in fold plated steel bonds. The claim contrasts with public perception as observers question his true affiliations and the speed of his wealth accumulation.
Prof Fitzsimmons predicts a major event when Jeffries fights Corbett in the Lear future. Gov Bailey claims he never read 1,500 marriage proposals, challenging public credulity.
A Utica man goes to pieces over a false report of an inheritance. The piece urges caution before trusting sensational myths and notes the season’s focus on safe food for children. It also references Olga Netiersole starring as an independent actress and a French theologian doubting old fashioned truthfulness. Rounding out, it recalls assassinations from Caesar onward.
A playful editorial quip mocks Joseph Chamberlain by suggesting he swap his single eyeglass for a wall of gold-bowed spectacles to see matters more clearly. The remark reflects partisan tone and a humorous take on reform debates.
The piece notes expansion of displacement policy for Indian agents via bonded school superintendents. It cites Brazil plans for Rio harbor works costing 42.9 million dollars. It mentions Venezuela seeking to reestablish its Washington legation and El Moco general Hernandez. Also notes an extra congressional session for canal treaty on June 20 and a claim by British Manila States for 88 thousand dollars rent for friar buildings in Cavite. Reports Bogotá cable says Colombia to ratify the US treaty soon.
The jury returns a not guilty verdict in the Spokane murder trial of Amanda de Lartigue charged with killing her husband. In Chicago, Albert Sontag and his wife died from Paris green poisoning in an apparently connected case with unclear motives.
A major storm causes destruction across southern West Virginia with reports of forty miners killed and eighty injured in a Monclove Mexico coal mine explosion. Fire destroys the Great Shenango tin mill in Newcastle Pennsylvania, displacing 2,500 workers. An elevator collapse at the Heinz factory in Pittsburg injures twenty three, two fatally. A rear end collision harms twenty more in New York City rail incident. George Abbott of Boston sustains leg injury after stepping from a platform in The Dalles Oregon. The Cincinnati Abbatoir plant suffers near total loss by fire, with salvage-estimated damage around three hundred thousand dollars. The Lennox express fatally strikes two men near Larchmont New York, one man severely injured and missing.
A roundup of crime and tragedy reports from across North America and beyond.Incidents include murder by poisoning and shooting, suicides by various means, robberies, arrests for bribery attempts, and legal actions related to fraud and peonage. Notable cases feature Tillman altering venue in Columbia, a Culberson bribery probe, and the Buffalo Italian murder linked to a barrel discovery.
Reports from around the world note engineer Joseph Pettersch of Milwaukee dying of smallpox in St Petersburg. A Nova Scotia coast voyage begins in the Americas dory. A Greek cabinet crisis follows a 114 to 95 vote of no confidence. King Edward invites the American rifle team to Aldershot on July 8. London’s Midland railway depot burns, the largest warehouse in the city. A dynamite blast near Demni Blyei causes minor damage. Sofia police raid Macedonian revolutionaries. six killed. Kishineff threats against Jews persist after an editor’s assault. The polar ship America sails Tromsø with 200 dogs and five ponies toward Archangel. MPs defeat the deceased wife’s sister bill in the Commons. Lima trembles as deputies are arrested before congress opening.
A wide range of items: Western Union shifts 200 white messengers to Black workers in Atlanta. Edward Stevens becomes Typothetae president. ushers named at Uniontown Methodist Church. floods breed fleas. Burrells comet photographed at Lick Observatory. Brown & Co. Boston fails. Mowatt and Cody box in New Orleans. Hanna dedicates Salvation Army HQ in Cleveland. Peoria officers threaten strike over colored appointees. Rev Briggs preaches hell denial. Henry Prentice declared insane. Rogers millions heir appears for Metropolitan Museum. Chicago merchants form protection pact. frosts in Mexico Valley threaten crops worth $1 million. Rogers re-elected at Amalgamated Copper. O'Brien-Carter boxing draw. Kansas extra session adjourns. Oregon arrives with gold and passengers. wages up 10 percent for Chicago express train workers. Maude Adams returns to New York. lice threaten Orleans County apples. firehouse eviction on Coney Island over rent loss.
Auditor Capt Castle estimates Postal Service deficit at 4.6 million for the just closed year with rural free delivery costs cited as main cause. Receipts 134.27 million. expenditures 138.89 million. Previous year's deficit was about 2.96 million. Postmaster General warned free delivery shortfall could reach 227 thousand, possibly higher.
A July 4 tornado in Faulkton South Dakota injures seven and damages many structures. In Faulkton five barns collapse and houses move off foundations while Ellisville area reports seven of nine in Mr. Gross family injured and Mrs. Gross not expected to live. A farmer named Lephey loses a valuable barn near Miranda.
A cloudburst and tornado swept the region between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Eleven persons are known dead near Pettus with rumors of more fatalities. San Antonio reports heavy property losses including $50,000 around Beer.
Washington July 4 a summary of the patent office fiscal year ended June 30 shows 23 229 patents granted and 64 254 applications filed. Receipts totaled 1 591 251 dollars marking one of the most prosperous years in the bureau's history.
July market roundup shows Wheat prices for various grades across St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Milwaukee and Chicago with No 1 Northern and No 2 red figures. Corn oats rye barley and flax oats prices noted plus cattle hogs and sheep quotes from Sioux City Chicago South St Paul detailed with ranges and averages across centers.
United States Minister Powell reports from Port au Prince that a North court declaration banished over fifty Haitians for life. Among those exiled are the late President Firmin and his family and General Salnave and his brother.
St. Petersburg reports the czar has abandoned a planned visit to Rome set for autumn, canceling the former schedule and leaving the trip in doubt.
Royalton Minnesota July 4 a saw and feed mill owned by A C Wilson Co was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. Loss about 10000 with no insurance The mill was built in 1874.
Belgrade July 4. King Edward replies to King Peter’s notification of accession to the throne of Servia with expressions of goodwill and hope that Peter will bring peace and justice to Servia.
The warning accuses President Roosevelt of provoking Russia and pledges to reject any petitions on internal affairs as a slap in the face if he continues.
Washington July 3 The State Department and officials say the delay in forwarding the Jewish petition on Russia’s treatment of co religionists was due to late address submission by petitioners. They warn Russia may snub US efforts and strain Russia US relations if Roosevelt sends the petition to the czar. The department notes Russia denies Kishineff explanations and criticizes China Manchuria actions as unfriendly to the United States.
A major fire in Greenville North Carolina began after midnight and rapidly consumed the market house Farmers' warehouse Gorman Wright tobacco factory Jordan tobacco factory and several homes. Losses are estimated around 200000 with water supply shortages hampering firefighting until control was established at 2 30 AM.
Grand Rapids Wisconsin July 3 Miss Gertrude Phillep was shot yesterday by a boy with a toy pistol after he said he would shoot her. Her face is disfigured and she may lose her eyesight. T Akey attempted to fire a giant firecracker while holding it and lost his right arm with severe facial lacerations.
Postmaster General Payne orders all aides not to discuss any phase of the postal investigation during his absence. He convened four assistants in Washington and threatened immediate dismissal for any subordinate who talks.
In Hanna Wyoming on July 3 a mine explosion at Union Pacific Coal No. 1 killed 235 of 281 entrants. Survivors and rescuers recount harrowing scenes on the seventeenth level as flames rage below and crews brace fireproof barriers, with fear for those still beneath the surface and more explosions possible. Firefighters and volunteers arrive to aid the effort.
Bulgaria reports to its representatives abroad that Turkish troops are massed on the frontier under the pretense of arms search and are committing outrages on Bulgarians to trigger a wider war. Bulgaria asks powers to pressure Constantinople for troop withdrawal and avoids responsibility for further action. Austrian ambassador Goluchowski will press the Porte to prevent incident escalation.
William J. Dobson, in his Milwaukee avenue undertaking shop, denies plans to elope despite Mrs May V. Dobson obtaining a superior court injunction to stop him from eloping drawing $1200 from the bank and disposing of joint Mee & Dobson property.
Kiel July 3 semi official announcement says Prince Adelbert and Prince Henry of Prussia with their suites have been authorized to visit the St. Louis exposition as a further demonstration of the entente between the imperial government and the United States. Adelbert is Emperor William's third son.
In Brocket North Dakota George Holmes a local youth lost his left hand when a toy cannon exploded while he loaded powder with a stick and hammer for a boys party. Another boy John Engfather was also hurt to the face by flying debris.
Sofia reports widespread tension with no clear cause as Bulgaria readies for conflict. A military commission classifies horses for cavalry or artillery, calls reserve men to 24 hour readiness, and towns prepare housing for troops. Red Cross duties expand amid Austria-Hungary’s strained state.
Telegrams from abroad spread a rumor of the pope’s illness but the report is unfounded. Doctors say he remains in improving health and, barring unforeseen events, should live at least five more years despite his advanced age.
US Navy officers and sailors from the European squadron at Kalundborg anchored offshore visited Copenhagen. They toured sites as locals treated them with friendliness, while the ships’ officers thanked Kiel hosts and noted they need rest after a long round of German hospitality.
Stockholm July 4 Twenty thousand iron workers face a lock-out after a quarrel between masters and men. Local for now, the masters warn that if they do not capitulate within a fortnight the lock-out will spread nationwide. Both sides are strongly organized but labor funds are depleted after two lean years.
Washington July 4. Additional clerks and promotions become effective in most first and second class post offices. The new hires and increases raise the payroll by over one million dollars, reflecting a broad expansion of the postal service ranks.
Nine people collapsed from the heat in Washington yesterday with several in serious condition. The Weather Bureau logged a high of 96 degrees while street thermometers reached about 101.5.
John Ngo, aboard the Ward Line ship after Matanzas, arriving from Tampico to New York, developed mild yellow fever symptoms and was ashore isolated in Havana on July 4.
The cable ship Anglia has paid out cable to within a few miles of Honolulu and is expected to arrive today, signaling the completion of the Pacific cable linking the Philippine islands with San Francisco. Fire destroys the Wilbur F. Whitney chair factory in South Ashburnham, causing about 75000 dollars in losses and burning four buildings with minor injuries to several workers.
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