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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
5
Fragmentary letters and editorials from the Baltimore American censured figures in the Schley controversy. Felix Angus calls on the President to intervene, arguing for fair play and swift correction of perceived wrongs in the naval dispute.
A man named Newman and his nine year old son were found aboard a small boat off the Falkland Islands after sixty two days adrift following currents from Stanley. They survived with a small supply of potatoes and turnips carried from Stanley.
London July 21 Earl Russell will live in the same Holloway jail rooms once used by Edmund Yates and W T Stead. His wife sent clothing and books, a van loaded with furniture arrived, and he will eat from a restaurant. He may receive letters and visits within a reasonable extent, with virtually unlimited correspondence.
National Guard unit from Indiana will march on Indianapolis with one postal clerk forcibly removed from the Muncie post office. The clerk, who refused to go, faces a legal challenge over whether federal or state authorities have jurisdiction in such cases before Judge Baker.
Washington reports the death of Dr. William H. Gobed aged seventy two. He authored widely known surgical works and served on Gen. Hancock's staff in the Civil War rising to lieutenant colonel.
A fire destroyed the Indianapolis Bridge Building company facilities and two Van Camp company buildings in the early hours yesterday. Damage estimated at 75000 dollars. Local fire crews fought the blaze as investigators began assessing the cause and extent of the destruction.
Berlin reports a statistician states that since 1888 Emperor William has delivered 196 public speeches with twenty in French, eighteen in English, three in Russian and the rest in German. London notes Baden-Powell is overworked and ill with fever and ordered to rest in England by his medical team.
Fargo reports indicate wheat yields in North Dakota may surpass optimistic forecasts as the crop enters the milky stage. Some locals claim yields of thirty bushels per acre, but experts caution that hot winds could reduce both quantity and grade. Harvest on higher lands waits a week to ten days unless weather warms earlier.
Wool sells for 11 cents at Dickinson while Casselton touts fine shade trees. A creamery eyed for Carrington and a new attorney for Dickinson mark local growth. Emmons county hires workers at 30 dollars monthly. Walsh county values reach five million. Mica find near Lunde Ramsey county. Barrows murder trial cost Benson county about three thousand ninety. Carrington merchants report record shipments as Courtenay expands building.
Passengers in a crowded car notice a couple acting as if on a long marriage. The man distracts with questions while using a handkerchief to spill rice, exposing their ruse as they hold hands and try to create a public record during the journey.
Beale visits from Williamsport and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Clark of Dale noted. Mrs. Brown back from Mound City in improving health. Miss Wisman and Mrs. Streeter depart for Bismarck. Streeter to return tomorrow. Pagel harvests wheat starts. oats and barley cut as heat lowers yield. Linton post office now issues money orders to Canada Cuba and the Philippines. Miss May Galvin receives piano from Winona. unloading at night, keys work soon after. Everett Grogan drowns crossing Cannon Ball river. twin Ed Grogan, a First North Dakota Company A member, is his brother.
Glencoe notes report a man hurt by runaway horses is recovering, crops thriving after a big storm, haymaking underway, and a July Fourth program at Campbell’s with lemonade bowery dance and horse racing where Starlight won. Nearby items mention heat, weather, and local correspondents.
A city near Omrer yesterday established a strict quarantine on the Michigan insane asylum after detecting twenty nine smallpox and varialoid cases. An unnamed female nurse who recently visited home reportedly introduced the illness to the institution.
Sioux City July 21 freight truckers in Omaha road warehouses quit work demanding pay rise from 1.50 to 2.0. New men hired worked twenty minutes. Warehouse work halted but the dispute was settled without any wage increase.
In Morris Minnesota on July 21 harvest crews seek workers as barley oats and wheat come in. Barley and oats yield strong while hanging is nearly finished and stocks are ample. Early flax is cut and wheat work will start next week due to labor shortages.
New Richmond Wisconsin July 21 farmers plan to harvest after sundown to escape daytime heat. Four horses died in the fields yesterday prompting a shift to nocturnal labor.
A digest from Devils Lake to Ward County reports 77 new fourth class post offices sought, a multi-day U S court session at Devils Lake, 2 277 homestead entries in the year to June 30, and crop, livestock, and weather updates. Cattle thieves in Wells county face a $250 reward. train and county officials discuss rail inspections and school board assembly.
In a courtroom exchange the witness describes the defendant as eccentric and explains his color blindness by claiming he cannot tell a newspaper read from one that was not. The court question yields the humorous remark about reading the same paper twice.
Johnson of 924 Hamilton Street Racine Wisconsin suffered long kidney and urinary trouble and quit work. A friend recommended Dodd's Kidney Pills. After using them he recovered fully and returned to work, regarded as a near miracle by locals.
A light exchange in the Philadelphia Press notes a sudden shower leaving one man soaked after his umbrella failed to keep him dry. The other quips that being soaked is worse than a soaked umbrella, then admits the umbrella caused the misfortune.
Mrs. Judge McAllister of Minneapolis writes of years of back pain and social disruption then reports relief after seven weeks using Peruna. She warns against substitutes and urges readers to seek Dr Hartman’s gratis advice if results are not prompt.
An unclear fragment discusses Sundorna or Don considering buying for an ambassador position. It mentions financial concerns and relocating or living abroad, with references to time wasted and reliance on support. The legible parts are sparse and do not provide clear actions or outcomes.
The notice lists bidders and locations including Emil Leicht of Winona and Timothy Martin of Butte along with items such as a water tank gaging and face marking attachment for mortising machines and a radiator. Lothrop Johnson, patent attorneys, invite proposals from firms like Northwesters Minneapolis and others at 011 and 12 Pioneer Press Building in St. Paul.
In a brief Philadelphia Press exchange Gaul offers to lend ten dollars to Gaul-Say to decide a wager. Gaul-Say asks to borrow the money and promises repayment today, while Gaul agrees.
A national fencing contest in Bologna crowned Signor Atalillo Monferrito, a twelve year old maestro d armes, champion after defeating Italy s famed fencers. The report notes his youth and skill as he conquered the field in a national event.
Duluth Minnesota July 21 Temperature soars as heat wave grips the lake head region. Between 10 am and 1 pm the thermometer climbs from 61 to 92 degrees with a daily maximum of 96 degrees.
The article extols St. Marys Academy in Notre Dame Indiana noting its curriculum comparable to Vassar and Bryn Mawr. It praises devoted teachers guiding girls toward noble intelligent womanhood and the schools excellent facilities and pastoral climate.
Crookston Minnesota July 21 a barn owned by Ben Champagne of near Russia was completely destroyed by fire. The structure housed three horses a large quantity of feed harness and farm machinery. The cause remains unknown.
Kasson Minnesota July 21 Mrs J Weeren Pond living three miles east of the village killed herself by hanging in a barn while her family was away authorities report it as a temporary aberration of mind the tragedy occurred at her residence location noted in dispatch
William Woods of Muncie Indiana died of heart disease at his brother's home near Cumberland Wisconsin on July 21. He was the fourth brother to succumb to the illness in the family.
Brooklyn R H Nowell once famed as Orpheus C Kerr was found dead in his apartments after several days. The veteran humorist, associated with Brooklyn, had a lengthy career and left behind a notable persona from decades past.
An investigation into a secret society among students at the gymnasium of the University of West Thum in Germany concluded with sixty students put on trial for belonging to the group.
Yonkers Statesman notes a humorous moment as Johnnie tells his mother to remove gloves before entering an apartment building. He recalls the janitor’s rule that no kids are allowed in those flats, reflecting a child's literal take on adult rules.
A Detroit Free Press quote reflects on ancestral memory and pride in never having any forebears hanged. The passage contrasts public recollection with private sentiment about lineage and justice.
A Washington Star exchange has Mandy and Farmer Corn arguing about home cooking and summer board. The farmer suggests the men prefer liberty from domestic meals, while Mandy questions the claim.
A light exchange from the Detroit Free Press notes a homeowner facing longer construction time and higher costs. The interview highlights the gap between expectation and expense as the project continues.
A proverb notes a wise man keeps friends if they serve his interests, avoiding betrayal when advantage remains. It emphasizes calculated loyalty and mutual benefit in relationships.
A brief line from the Catho- Me Standard Times notes a noisy scene in the mill district and mentions a resident who is deaf and dumb living nearby, highlighting the disturbance and personal impact.
A woman challenges Tufford Knott as he defends his visit, saying he is not a tramp but here to study conditions, highlighting social tensions and class assumptions in a domestic scene.
The note recalls Henry J Byron an English playwright from a score of years ago describing a play as a cigar If it's good everybody wants a box If it's bad all the puffing in the world won't make it 50.
A school anecdote notes a girl who received all flowers may have earned first class honors while a plainly dressed maid is identified as the first-honor graduate. Dr J H Rindlauh listed as eye ear nose throat specialist in Fargo. A Chicago claim of more sin is contrasted with Cincinnati in a San Francisco Bulletin snippet.
An exchange shows bravado as one speaker asserts nerve to kiss, while the other concedes boldness, captured in a brief Detroit Free Press dialogue snippet.
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