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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
3
A mosaic of syndicated quips and brief notes critiques libel laws, labor strikes, politics, and culture from Emmons County. Items reference Philadelphia press manners, Russia, Germany, Diaz, Rockefeller, education, divorce, and public figures, with satirical takes on law and public life.
The first stone of the new St Mark campanile in Venice was laid in a solemn ceremony to replace the one that collapsed last July. Meanwhile a Baltimore housewife found a $50 bill in a can of tomatoes and more families there are buying canned tomatoes than ever before. The Illinois glass bottle makers’ bluff failed to topple the child labor law, so they must govern themselves. In the death of “Biff” Hall, law may lack a shining guide but plain justice remains a bright example.
Consul Bellows in Yokohama reports plague conditions to the State Department. Consul Goodnow in Shanghai notes He Wong Kah departs June 3 to arrange Chinese exhibits for the St Louis World’s Fair. Mindoro expedition seeks a white colony long claimed to exist. The State Department issues a warrant to surrender Minna Williams alias May Parker in New York for luxury jewelry theft in London. Ex Senator Hechelin, in Stockholm, barred from returning to Finland by General Bobtikoff. Mrs George Keppel traps burglars in London with $5,000 jewelry. Rumor: Standard Oil gains influence in Russian petroleum and Baku oils. Paris correspondent Fournier receives 1,500,000 pounds from Barker estate. Heine to be prosecuted over anti US Stars and Stripes cartoon.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Capt C Webster Wilson a retired naval officer in Baltimore during the Civil War he commanded a vessel in Farragut's Mobile Bay fleet Col Charles G Burr a Columbus Ohio attorney died at fifty five from blood poisoning after an insect bite James L Evans Noblesville Indiana former congressman elected in 1874 served three terms and Maj E B Kirk Toledo Ohio retired army officer died after illness. all noted for Civil War service and public roles.
A trio of fires devastates buildings in Brooklyn, Harrisburg, and Norfolk with losses between 100000 and 1000000 dollars and crews lose work. Two Icelandic fishermen drown in Lake Manitoba near Winnipeg. Lightning kills Mrs Countess near Huntsville and injures a servant. two daughters escape. Montana reports 900000 sheep lost in blizzards totaling 1500000 since December. at 250 each, implied losses rise to 3750000.
Reports detail Prince Henry of Prussia visiting King Alfonso in Madrid. Other items note Bolivian forces routed at Manacos, a Bristol crowd accident with fatalities, a San Juan murder sentence, and a planned Euro Atlantic airship expedition in 1904 led by Belgian M Capazza with Elisee Reclus as an accompanying figure.
A rapid patrol of sensational incidents lists public officials accused of graft and murder cases from across the country. Notables include Colo Springs council president C J St John charged with taking 300 for a vote, and Col Ammon arrested in New York for a fraud payout. Other items report suicides in Los Angeles and Brooklyn, a new death-by-self-inflicted case in Chicago, a prison hospital tragedy, and a violent family feud in Marion Indiana.
Reports from Monistar Turkiye describe a May 21 massacre by Bashi Bazouks in Smerdash south of Lake Presba. Turkish forces surrounded the village at sunset and began a brutal bombardment and arson killing hundreds, burning 300 houses and leaving about 200 residents dead or gravely injured. Survivors fled into the mountains where 1,590 villagers reportedly lacked clothing or food.
Ohio Republicans closed their state convention with a ticket headed by Myron T. Herrick for governor Warren G. Harding for lieutenant governor and Marcus A Hanna for another U S Senate term Harmony and Hanna year were touted though Hanna did not name candidates. Senator Foraker expressed gratification and endorsed Roosevelt’s nomination.
Washington June 6 The Machen bribery case against August W Machen former free delivery chief in the post office department was laid before a federal grand jury. Witnesses McBath Inspector Mayer and Eckloff testified while names remain under seal amid tight secrecy.
Reports from St John New Brunswick describe Mascuash swept by forest fires leaving 200 homeless and destitute with losses over 100000. Fires spread through woodlands endangering other villages. In Piccadilly two men died trying to free cattle.
Dispatches from London report a tense Adriapole situation with Turkish searches for arms and punitive actions against refugees. Bulgarian and Turkish clashes have left many dead and a Greek notable abducted near Sarakina and crucified after a failed ransom.
Flood warnings shift as St Louis records 31.7 feet on the Mississippi with driftwood and submerged houses. Kansas City area notes river falls and resumed repairs, while Topeka braces for rehab work as Kansas River declines and flood guards remain. AP report details civic efforts and civilian displacement.
Wilkesbarre Pa June 6 The threat of a miners strike eases as coal company officials say reelecting district presidents to the conciliation board would clear eligibility objections. Pottsville convention to meet within ten days to finalize the board lineup.
From St. Petersburg on June 6 the Russian press argues that Russia should win American sympathy by explaining its aims and position. It notes Count Caszini cannot debate publicly and proposes publishing an English sketch of relations to send to American papers to foster a sympathetic movement.
General Thomas F. Dewar a famed whisky gauger was found dead in his Cincinnati bed from asthma. The report also notes Sweden may appoint the crown prince to lead its St. Louis world’s fair commission and lists various financial and political items including Porter Bros liabilities and Chicago bank deposits.
Gainesville Mayor Parker gave a stark update on the storm aftermath. He projected 125 dead within 24 hours and about 300 wounded with some dying, 400 houses destroyed, 1500 homeless, and financial losses around 600000. he stressed the ongoing need for funds and physicians.
Belgrade reports the only foundation for claims that King Alexander's French cook poisoned Queen Draga. A palace scullion killed himself a week earlier over a love affair, with no link to the royal household action.
Cable from Canton reports Gov Wong in Kwang-s says over 6 million natives are starving and seek aid from American and British missionaries. Secretary Hay received the message via Consul McWade. Relief must be distributed through missionaries.
A dispatch from Oxford Mississippi reports Fenner B Baker was fined fifty dollars and costs and sentenced to six months in jail for offering the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow fifty dollars for an appointment as postmaster.
In St. Joseph Michigan on June 6 Captain John D. Bean of the schooner H. M. Avery was killed while attempting to rescue his wife after the Puritan collided with and wrecked the Avery. The incident followed a maritime collision and widow's peril.
In Dossett Tena Knoxville James Green shot and killed James Harris during a dispute over one cent. Green fled but is jailed at Clinton awaiting further charges.
President Roosevelt spoke in Danville at Cannon’s home, weathering rain before a large crowd. He departed at 6:40 PM for Indianapolis, then on to Washington. In Bronx City Iowa a boat accident near home left six year old Emmett Livermore dead and his father dying.
The cruiser Tacoma was launched last evening at Union Iron Works in San Francisco in front of thousands including a delegation from Washington State.
In Monomohie Wisconsin on June 6 David Adams of Downsville died two hours after a heavy timber fell and struck his back while raising lumber for a house.
In Monroe Wisconsin on June 4 two centenarian twins celebrated their eighty eighth birthday. Mrs Anna M Noggie of Dred and Mrs Hiram Johnson of Omahas marked the milestone together in a rare instance of twin longevity.
In Pretoria in June the lieutenant governor Sir Arthur Lawley remitted the remaining sentences of most former burghers convicted of military offenses during the late war.
Fire of unknown origin destroys the Atlantic Window Glass plant at Magnolia New Jersey. The blaze causes about 60000 dollars in losses. The facility ranked as the United States second largest glass works.
President Gussy delivered nine speeches across Illinois towns in one day. He spoke in Freeport at 8 p m and ended in Blington after 10 p m, with eight outdoor talks, some amid rainstorms.
Winona Mifin June 6 The rafting works at West Newton have closed because of high river water. They will reopen when the water level subsides. Sixty weeks of logs have been rafted this season.
A June 12 special election in Stewartville Minnesota will decide a 2000 dollar bond issue to improve the public park by replacing the dam across the Root River that recently failed.
A testimonial from Baron Ross of Roslindale Mass praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing change of life symptoms after four years of health decline. She reports back and eye pains headaches and flashes fading after six bottles and urges other women to try the remedy.
The article argues that high pressure lives demand recreation to preserve brain vitality. It warns writers and workers that burning the brain after a full day’s labor leads to poorer results and fading reputation. A fresh brain is essential for genuine originality.
Adrian Minn June 1 Phili Doyle says he found a remedy that cures kidney trouble Dodd’s Kidney Pills. Doyle, once very sick, now claims full recovery after using about ten boxes and urges others to try the medicine. He notes no remaining symptoms and recommends it to friends who suffer kidney trouble.
A fragmentary note from the Philadelphia Press quotes a speaker claiming New York is hard to stay long in and suggests it is easy to get short.
Do your feet ache and burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot Base a powder for the feet It makes tight or new shoes feel easy Cures swollen hot sweating feet corns and bunions At all druggists and shoe stores 25c Sample sent free Address Allen 8 Olmated LeRoy NY
A California inventor introduces a new plowing technique using downward exploding dynamite charges. The system places charges in the soil and fires them to break ground quickly, cheaply, and more effectively than traditional methods.
A brief report states that Cota attempted a one day remedy at Lesame but the effort failed to cure. No further details on participants or outcomes are provided.
Mamma returns from downtown shocked by a strange scene as Willie recounts a nickname and a dare from the Bunker boys about riding a goat around the parlor and stairs, a tale that unsettles the household.
A cryptic excerpt suggests a dispute over dyeing rights and perceptions, with references to a “whitewashed” image and the notion that appearances fail to endure, hinting at broader tensions around identity and property rooted in legal contention.
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