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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
2
A long string of satirical quips and items from the Emmons County Record columnists. Topics include libel law in Philadelphia, Russia and Japan war prep, inheritance taxes, public figures like Diaz and Rockefeller, and a Baltimore finding a $50 bill in canned tomatoes, with reflections on modern manners and headlines.
Consul Bellows at Yokohama reports plagues. Goodnow at Shanghai says He Wong Kah leaves June 3 for Chinese exhibits in St Louis. Mindoro search for a white colony tale. U S issues warrant to surrender Minna Williams alias May Parker for £6000 jewelry theft. Ex Senator Hechelin in Stockholm blocked from returning to Finland by General Bobtikoff. Mrs George Keppel traps burglars in London with jewelry valued at $5000. Rumor Standard Oil gaining entry to Baku via Russian oil interests. Pall Mall Gazette’s Fournier receives £1,500,000 windfall from Barker. Heine to be prosecuted over satirical imperial cartoon of Bülow and Sternburg.
Capt C Webster Wilson a retired naval officer died in Baltimore. During the Civil War he commanded a vessel in Admiral Farragut s fleet in Mobile Bay. Col Charles G Burr a prominent attorney died in Columbus Ohio aged 55 from blood poisoning caused by an insect bite. James L Evans died in Noblesville Indiana aged 78. elected to Congress in 1874 and served three terms. Maj BE Kirk a retired army officer died in Toledo Ohio after several weeks illness. he served throughout the Civil War with a brilliant regular army record.
Two Icelandic fishermen Johnson and Thorkenson drowned in Lake Manitoba near Winnipeg. A elm tree in front of the old Lincoln homestead toppled. Fire destroyed a Brooklyn building housing Frank Jenner Co and eight other structures, losses around 100000. Lightning killed Mrs Countess of Meridian ville and servant Margaret Morris, with two daughters barely escaping. Central Iron and Steel boiler plate mills at Harrisburg burned, losses 200000. Seaboard Air Line shops at Norfolk burned, losses 1000000. Montana board declares 900000 sheep lost in blizzard, total 1500000 since December, at 2.50 each equals 3750000.
Prince Henry of Prussia visits King Alfonso as European affairs unfold. Bolivians routed at Manaos and hostilities pause by mutual agreement. A Bristol crowd tragedy injures several as a motorcycle strike sparks chaos. Pedro Diaz faces execution in San Juan for a 1902 riot murder. Princess Louise of Tuscany may reside in Austria within a convent. Berlin doctor touts bee stings for rheumatism after 500 case tests. Bowen meets Castro in Caracas but declines public reception. British theatre fights child labor restrictions while Montreal parade violence injures two motormen. Belgian aeronaut Capazza plans a Lisbon to Buenos Aires Atlantic crossing in 1904 with Reclus. The baritone Rickman dies at Lake Constance sanatorium. Froham acquires rights to Der Hochtourist for London production. Euclid Avenue and Park National banks in Cleveland announce consolidation into Huclid Park National with 1.5 million capital.
A chain of violent and criminal incidents is reported: councilman C J St John accused of taking 300 for a vote on a franchise. I Simms dies of fear after arrest for murder. Joseph Killoran to stand trial for post office robbery. Col Bob Ammon arrested in NYC for taking 30500 from Get Rich Miller knowing it was fraud. Several suicides, killings, and sensational acts across cities including Los Angeles New Castle Philadelphia and Wichita.
Reports from Monistar European Turkey describe a mass casualty event in Smerdash May 21 as Bashi Bazouks retreat and Turkish forces surround the village. Fire and bombardment burn hundreds of homes, killing hundreds including women and children, with survivors fleeing into mountains lacking clothing and food.
Ohio Republicans closed their state convention naming Myron T. Herrick for governor Warren G. Harding for lieutenant governor and Marcus A. Hanna for another U S Senate term. Harmony and Hanna dominated the ticket and platform. Senator Foraker welcomed the results and the Roosevelt endorsement resolution.
The Machen bribery case involving 20000 dollars in post office department contracts was presented to a federal grand jury. Witnesses named Andrew M. McBath Inspector Mayer and Eckloff cashier of the Second National Bank testified while secrecy surrounding witness identities remained intact.
St John N B June 5 Word has reached this city from Mascquash that forest fires have swept the seacoast village leaving only three or four buildings standing. About 200 people are homeless and destitute with losses exceeding 100000. Fires are reported across the province destroying villages in the path. In Piccadilly two men perished trying to release cattle.
Dispatches report a grave situation in Adriapole villages as Turkish forces raid for arms and punish refugees. Bulgarian bands clashed with Turks with many deaths, and a Greek notable near Sarakina was abducted and crucified after ransom failure.
St Louis reports the Mississippi levee rising six inches, water rough, but officials expect crest later and minimal damage. Venice Illinois near inundation. Topeka rehabilitation begins soon as Kansas river falls. Kansas City area still flooded with 16,000 residents displaced and Armourdale severely impacted. Gov Bailey calls for aid. 200+ deputies guard North Topeka.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania June 6 The danger of a miners strike seems to be fading as the union convention in Pottsville nears. Coal companies officials say re election of three district presidents to the conciliation board by a majority vote would clear the way for their eligibility to serve on the board.
The St. Petersburg press argues Russia hopes to win American sympathy by presenting its view of relations with the United States. It notes Count Caszini cannot debate openly and suggests the Russian foreign office publish an English sketch of ties to journalists to spark a sympathetic movement in America.
Thomas F. Dewar, famed whisky gauger, was discovered dead in his Cincinnati bed from asthma. Also note Sweden may appoint the crown prince to lead its World’s Fair commission in St Louis. Porter Bros Chicago liabilities exceed $1 million with assets over $1.5 million. firm plans to resume. Savings deposits in Chicago banks surpass $100 million, up about $22 million year over year. Ex mayor William J. H. Bohannan of Stamford, now in New York, defended a woman by assaulting a commuter Irwin Wood. Heavyweights Jim Jeffords and George Feeley fought in Savannah. Feeley counted out after a third-round knockdown. Salt solution found to cure lockjaw and other ailments, per Dr Samuel A. Matthews of Chicago. Nebraska Republican convention set for Lincoln on Aug 18, endorsing Roosevelt and pledging Nebraska support. Dr Francis Tumblety dies in St Louis with a $100,000 estate revealed in his will. Rev C H Chase, aged 88, dies in Chicago. long serving Methodist minister in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Gainesville mayor reports 125 dead within 24 hours, about 300 wounded with some to die, 400 houses destroyed, 1500 homeless, and $600000 in damage. He urges money and physicians to aid recovery.
In Belgrade on June 6 a lone palace scullion killed himself after a love affair was discovered. Reports claim no proof that King Alexander’s French cook poisoned Queen Draga. the only foundation is the unrelated suicide at the palace a week earlier.
Washington reports Consul McWade in Canton says Gov Wong telegraphs over a million natives in Kwang-si are starving and urge aid from American charity. Relief distribution to be handled by American and British missionaries.
A dispatch to the post office department reports Fenner B. Baker of Oxford Mississippi was fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to six months in jail for offering the postmastership to Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow. The case arose from a bid for the Oxford postmaster appointment.
In St Joseph Michigan on June 6 Captain John D Bean of the schooner H M Avery was killed while trying to rescue his wife who had been thrown into the water after the steamer Puritan collided with and wrecked the Avery.
Knoxville report: James Green and James Harris were involved in a dispute over one cent at Dorsett Tenn. Green used a shotgun and was jailed at Clinton. Harris died. Green is in custody.
The cruiser Tacoma was launched at Union Iron Works last evening in the presence of several thousand spectators and a delegation from Washington State.
President Roosevelt spoke in Danville Illinois the last scheduled address of his long tour despite rain. He was met by a large crowd and stayed twenty minutes before departing at 6 40 for Indianapolis then Washington. Child Drowned Father May Die in Sioux City Iowa when a boat capsized near Livermore. Emmett aged six drowned and his father is not expected to recover.
David Adams of Downsville died after a timber fell and struck his back while raising heavy timbers for a house. He succumbed within two hours at the scene.
In Monroe Wisconsin on June 4 the oldest twins in the United States Mrs Anna M Noggie of Monroe and Mrs Hiram Johnson of Omahs celebrated their eighty eighth birthday yesterday here.
Pretoria June 6 Sir Arthur Lawley the lieutenant governor of the Transvaal has remitted the remainder of the sentences of most former burghers convicted of military offenses during the late war. A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Atlantic Window Glass plant at Magnolia New Jersey causing about 60000 dollars in losses. The plant was the second largest glass works in the United States.
President Roosevelt spoke nine times in a day during his trip, delivering eight open air addresses and several in rainstorms. He began with a speech at Freeport at 8 pm and finished shortly after 10 pm, visiting multiple towns in Bloomington, Illinois, on June 5.
West TM Newtown rafting works shut due to high river water. plans to reopen when flows recede. Season logs rafted total around sixty million feet. Stewartville calls a special election June 12 for 2000 dollar park bond to replace dam on Root River.
A letter praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during change of life. The testimonial describes dizziness, kidney pains, hot flashes, and backache, claiming six bottles cured the troubles. The note cites Berita Ross of Rossendale, Massachusetts, as a supporter.
An essay argues recreation is essential in a high pressure age. Working brains cannot sustain creative output after a full day. A fresh brain is needed for original thought, or even successful writers risk dwindling demand.
Adrian Minn June 1 Phili Doyle declares he found a cure for Kidney Trouble with Dodd's Kidney Pills after long illness He reports taking about ten boxes and being completely cured with no remaining symptoms He praises the medicine and urges others suffering to try it and many friends to follow suit
An old Philadelphia Press ad fragment touts Allen's Foot Ease powder for tired and swollen feet. It claims quick relief from tight shoes and bunions, with a 25 cent price and free sample offer. The copy features quotes about New York and notes the manufacturer Allen B. Olmsted of LeRoy New York.
California announces a novel plowing method using downward striking dynamite charges set into the soil. The blasts break ground quickly and cheaply, offering an alternative to traditional tillage. A curious line notes a home remedy claim for curing colds with a fake laxative, promising refunds if it fails.
A bustling scene captures Mamma entering from a downtown trip and questioning Willie about a possible house fire. The dialogue references brash challenges and a daring stunt by the Bunker brothers, while a dentist’s practical approach to a problem is noted amid a chaotic interchange.
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