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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1902
Page
2
A collage of satirical quips touches on Panama, South Africa, Bey of Tunis, Morgans health, college graduates in legislature, Lipton yachts, Japanese capitalism, and Langley airship trials. The piece jokes about disasters, duels, mosquitos, and fashion, mixing current events with playful cynicism and light mockery.
The treasurer of a Chicago theater contracted erysipelas from money handled at the window, a claim used to advocate for the use of basses.
A Philadelphia physician who presented a $250,000 charge to the heirs of a Pittsburg millionaire shows no fear of meeting his patients in a future life, signaling a controversial billing dispute and moral question.
As soon as graduation exercises end, the young men will begin accepting positions in village groceries and live cry stables. The scene shows Boers and British eagerly embracing, grateful for the help that allowed the other to depart.
A Norwegian captain aboard a ship noted floating islands on the distant horizon after sampling many Milwaukee famous products. He described a strange sea vision tied to a spree of brand tastings aboard the vessel.
Lawyers fixed a reasonable fee for a lawyer at $100 a day or slightly less. Several expert clients should have testified. Baron Eiichi Shibusawa calls Chicago a quick happening city, noting leading citizens at a business lunch. Edison claims he can map a car that would take a man’s breath away, suggesting such a machine could help the right people.
A man loses all his money in Monte Carlo and receives a railroad ticket while a policeman ensures he boards safely. Authorities in Britain have introduced ping pong in imbecile wards of poorhouses for cheap, innocent amusement, suggesting the game has value.
An Ohio judge considers a lawsuit in which a man tries to dictate his wife's meals. The case signals a potential advantage for the wife who announces her preferred foods and lets the husband choose.
Queen Alexandra thanks Lady Curzon wife of the Viceroy of India for directing the making of her coronation costumes. The gowns are reported a success and should relieve Miss Lester that was of mental strain.
The piece notes Paris adopting the custom of kissing women's hands as a salute, while in America the gesture is unlikely to catch on due to the busy, strenuous life that keeps some men from tipping their hats.
A cyclone tornadic event struck a portion of Racine County Wisconsin. One person was killed and several injured as hundreds of acres of grain were ruined and additional property damage reported.
A late July cyclone in Racine county Wisconsin swept ten miles from Raymond to Caledonia half a mile wide killing one man and injuring several. Forty houses and barns were wrecked along with hundreds of trees and grain losses. Dozens of animals perished and many families left homeless. The hardest hit included the Lower and Thysen properties with complete destruction of homes and barns. Telephone lines failed and relief was organized for forty to sixty evacuees.
Fred Mason reports the National Retail Grocers Association is thriving with 29 states organized. Minnesota leads state effort with 4680 stores and 3100 in the state body, Mason raising 8000 dollars and set to address Missouri grocers in Kansas City on July 15.
Disheartened by inability to support herself and two children on $2 weekly, Mrs May Ratson 23 attempted suicide twice in one night near a bridge. Two bystanders saved her from leaping into the river and doctors later saved her life after she swallowed carbolic acid.
Chicago philanthropist D. K. Pearsons sent two checks of 25000 each to Whitman College president E. B. T. Penrose in Wallin Washington. The gifts total 250000 and fulfill the condition that the first story of the next girls dormitory be completed by July 1.
Judge Tarratt held James Henry Barry forfeited Catholic Knights membership and policy rights after marrying a divorced woman before a Protestant preacher. Emma E Barry of Chicago sues to recover 2000 under the policy. The case drew wide notice among Catholics and the order, which requires practical Catholic status for membership.
A man leaped head first from the high bridge into the Mississippi River in St Paul on July 4, surviving the 80 foot fall. Drunk and desiring self harm, he surfaced and was pulled from the water. He was taken to the city hospital with only minor injuries and expected to be discharged. Wandrasek is noted as the second survivor from a bridge jump in six weeks due to family troubles.
Matthias Vandraseklcon of his wedding was to be wed yesterday when Conrad A. Swensen, a sober railroad man, vanished after starting a search for a house for his bride. He left behind $300 and was seen last Sunday afternoon. Friends fear foul play to explain his disappearance.
Four men broke into a bar in Sioux City Iowa last night they used a 7 by 14 inch hole to enter John Cole James Story Fred Thompson and James Henry are named as horse thieves and a burglar Story recently was released from the penitentiary a woman accompanied Cole during the escape suggesting aid from outside
Faribault Minnesota on July 4 reports thirteen saloonkeepers paid $1,000 each into the city treasury and a fourteenth seeks a license for July 19. The city drops from sixteen to fourteen saloons this year with $1,000 licenses, netting $6,000 in revenue and part of the funds cancel $6,000 of Minnesota Central railroad bonds issued in 1882.
Des Moines July 4 report from the Weather Bureau notes last month’s total precipitation at 7.27 inches, 44 percent above normal, with an average temperature of 66 degrees, five below normal. Director Sue warns only exceptionally favorable July weather can yield a fair oat and corn crop.
In Hereford near Rapid City South Dakota a two year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs L P P Walthall, died after drinking machine oil. A physician was called but could not save her. The oil will be analyzed to determine its poisonous contents.
James Sullivan longtime Scott County treasurer from 1883 to 1896 and mayor of Shakopee since April 1901 was found dead at his home July 3 or 4 from heart disease. He leaves a wife and three children.
Pierre South Dakota July 4 The state supreme court affirms the lower court ruling in the case of S H Wright Centerville attorney sentenced from Minnehaha county for one year on a charge of embezzlement.
Kalamazoo Michigan saw the season's heaviest rainfall last night with an estimated two inches in an hour. The downpour flooded many celery fields in the Kalama zoo area and surrounding vicinity.
Burglars broke into C. M. Coleman's office Krum Hale's office Schmidt Hofmann's meat market and W H. Strong's residence in Spring Valley Minnesota last night. About $30 in cash and valuables were stolen.
The Prohibition state convention ended four hours early in Peoria to prevent Carrie Nation from addressing delegates. Nation, disappointed, visited local salooners and spoke at Pete West's variety theater where the audience packed the hall and no drinks were sold during her appearance.
The US Army transport Kearney, laden with troops, was seen in distress near Body's Island as one shaft broke and loss of the sleeve allowed water in. The collier Teonidas towed the Kearney to Hampton Roads after securing a hawser.
In Spring Valley Illinois on July 4 a dynamite blast damaged Rev Ikraimir Ambro of St. Ann's Catholic Church as he slept nearby. The attack follows days of intense factional fighting within the Lithuanian community and sparked widespread anger.
Maj. Gen. John R. Brooke, commanding the department of the East, prepares to retire at 64 under the age limit. He will leave Governor's Island for his oil farm near Philadelphia after a 41 year Army career. Gen. MacArthur is expected to assume his post.
Government officials in Rome report Judge William H Taft has cabled Washington the terms of a note to the Vatican regarding friars lands in the Philippines. The note, prepared after a conference with Maj Porter Judge James F Smith and Bishop O Gorman, awaits approval before delivery tonight.
The quarterly mint statement shows a net decrease of 0.02807 dollars per fine ounce in the value of foreign silver coins, compared with the quarter ended March 31, 1902, guiding collectors and customs officials.
Washington July 4 records show every bill presented to President Roosevelt was signed before Congress adjourned. This is exceptional as usually some measures are overlooked in the rush.
Young Corbett signed articles to box Terry McGovern before the Nutmeg Athletic Club of Hartford Conn on August 29 for a purse of 14 000. The club already has McGovern's signature for the bout.
Alexander Robinson paying teller and Harry T. Duke assistant cashier at Wells Fargo Bank Salt Lake City were arrested yesterday on a charge of embezzling sixty thousand dollars from bank funds.
Sigmun Guthmann, president of Guthmann, Carpenter & Teiling, a prominent Chicago businessman and club man, shot and killed himself at his home yesterday. The cause remains unexplained.
August Schievie was hanged in St. Helens Oregon yesterday for the murder of Joseph Schulkowski on December 26. Schulkowski, a discharged soldier, had settled on a claim and was shot from ambush.
An unknown person planted dynamite on a Fort Dodge Iowa streetcar track yesterday afternoon. A streetcar struck the device, was wrecked, and three passengers were injured according to authorities.
Three violent showers and an electric storm in Madison Wisconsin caused heavy crop damage. The July Fourth rainfall totaled 1.61 inches, the heaviest in a year.
July 4 in Fargo North Dakota two young women suffered serious injuries when a freighter rig toppled. Freckland of Horace and another unnamed woman were thrown from the rig while two other young ladies escaped with lesser injuries.
In Wichita Kansas a city court heard a butcher claim immunity under Kansas anti trust law to block a meat bill from Cudahy Packing. He alleged a local trust existed between him and Jacob Cold Packing in the city. Ruling reserved until July 15.
Utica July 6 two crowded Mountain Lake electric cars collided four miles north of Gloversville killing fifteen and injuring twenty nine. Motorman lost control on a mountain incline causing a high speed crash and wreckage slid down the hillside with many victims.
At the American Society in London banquet at the Hotel Cecil 400 to 600 Americans applauded King Edward amid illness and voiced displeasure with Ambassador Choate who had limited toasts. Ex-Gov Hastings criticized Choate for curtailing remarks as others urged continued celebration of the king’s recovery.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on July 6 William A Reynolds a 60 year old nurse at the county house was found terribly bruised in a wagon box behind a Kent street livery barn. One arm was nearly stripped of flesh revealing a brutal struggle with his killer. Reynolds arrived with considerable money but none was found on the body. He was seen entering the alley with a stranger.
Hannis Taylor author and former U S minister to Spain was elected to the chairs of English constitutional and private law and common jurisprudence at Columbia University. He will teach constitutional and international law alongside Justices Harlan and Brewer of the U S Supreme Court.
Heavy rains turned the river into a torrent in Cambridge Ohio washing away a Pennsylvania rail road bridge abutments and carrying several city street bridges. Homes flooded forcing residents to seek refuge on higher ground. Joe T. Robinson of Lonoke was nominated by the Democratic convention for congress from the new Sixth district of Arkansas.
Judge Taft civil governor of the Philippines receives a cable from Secretary Root detailing the definite proposition to be presented to the Vatican. The message records the disposition of the friars taxis.
The state will present evidence at today’s preliminary hearing for George Puck and George Ostrander accused in a Red Owl river double murder. Ernest Love Swar is said to be implicated in the crime according to reports.
News in brief notes the death of Herve A. E. Page, Paris based astronomer and oldest member of the Academy of Sciences, born in 1814. Also reports Hungary's crop estimates in metric hundredweights and a Bisbee rock drilling record in minutes. Kansas socialist convention nominates a full state ticket with A. S. McAllister for governor and John M. Parr for lieutenant governor. Tom Jenkins defeats Dan McLeod in two straight falls at League Park, claiming America's champion title. event drew six thousand spectators.
Grain and live stock prices across St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Chicago Sioux City and South St Paul listed. Wheat prices range from No 1 Northern 78 79c in St Paul to No 2 Northern 74 8c in Minneapolis. Cattle hog and sheep quotes across major markets with price spreads and typical grades noted.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on July 6 operators hint at resuming coal production Monday. The Pardees post calls for workers and receive dozens of applicants while the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western in Wyoming reports ample miners to staff any colliery. Some mines begin shifting empty cars as signals of a planned reopening amid ongoing strike pressure. The Erie ask for a ten percent raise is noted but not confirmed.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific through express train bound for Omaha and Denver was held up at Dupont Illinois. Express Messenger Kane was shot in the groin and is in critical condition. A local safe was opened but the loot amount is unknown. Joliet police arrested Charles Nesler who assisted at gunpoint.
In Louisiana the Smith bill, passed by the senate and awaiting the governor’s signature, requires public school histories to credit Admiral W. S. Schley for the victory at Santiago. Gov. Heard is expected to sign.
A grandstand at the Fort Smith baseball park collapsed during a game between a Springfield Missouri club and Fort Smith. A score of people were injured with multiple broken limbs reported.
An aviator from St Louis named Hallbrook was instantly killed in Mount Vernon Illinois yesterday when his parachute failed and he fell to his death.
New York July 2 stockholders of United Steel were to meet to ratify the bond conversion plan but the gathering was postponed for two weeks due to pending litigation.
Judge Mc Coy, Aberdeen, July 2, sentenced William H Burt of Riverside township to ten years hard labor in the state penitentiary for an aggravated case.
A document asserts Mayor Ames held ultimate responsibility for Minneapolis police affairs while the superintendent acted under orders. The report emphasizes mayoral accountability for the police muddle.
Minneapolis July 6 Col Fred W Ames testified to shifting blame for Edwards Crossman swindlers onto his brother Mayor Ames. Defense seeks to weaken Supt Ames standing and cast doubt on Crossman Norbeck testimony while the state rests its case after linking police leaders to the fraud.
Michigan legislator John R Gordon suffered a hand injury from a sky rocket after proposing a fireworks ban. In Minnesota, court stenographer George Co Starr, and Herbert Johnson, as well as Edson, son of Deputy Revenue Collector Gish, were hurt by various fireworks incidents.
A Great Northern passenger train in Granby Minnesota struck Hans Nelson who, with two companions, lay drunk beside the track. Nelson died instantly as his head rested on a tie. A young man with an eye injury from a cracker explosion was taken to St Paul hospitals after boarding the train at the line station.
Helena July 6 Montana's capitol was formally turned over to the state by the building commission with impressive ceremonies. Gov Toole and Senators Clark and Gibson delivered addresses.
Five people were injured at a railroad crossing in Minneapolis when their carriage was struck by a train. They were taken to Mary’s Hospital in critical condition but survived what observers called miraculous.
A New York attorney who ordered substantial liquor and refused to pay claims the sale violated the law. The case highlights disputes over legality and ethics, with the attorney depicted as lax on principles of honesty and gentlemanliness.
In Ardmore Indiana on July 2 lightning struck the residence of Captain Co. 8 Clark at Marlow killing Mrs. Clark instantly and leaving Captain Clark and two children in critical condition.
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