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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
2
A collage of wry observations and social notes touches on vegetarian Russell Sage, Cuba’s postmasters, Wu on ping pong, volcanoes, Wall Street honesty, the Franco Russian alliance, a New York steam racing car, Queen Wilhelmina, Hetty Green, Morro Castle, Missouri mule trade, and a Georgia man drinking fifty two beers in fifty minutes.
Edward VII introduces a new title, Master of the King's Motor Car, provoking criticism for its perceived vulgar tone and sparking a dispute over royal prerogatives and public decorum amid whispered envy from William Waldorf Astor.
A careful estimate is under way to determine relative national wealth. Much depends on where Mr. Carnegie is located when the counting begins, implying a potential effect on the final balance and rankings.
An Ohio laborer, employed by the steel trust, received $200 from President Schwab for abstaining from alcohol for a year and earned more besides from the arrangement.
A magazine writer notes there is nothing new to say about J Pierpont Morgan. The remark echoes a shared view as British readers lament the exhausted English vocabulary in expressing Morgan's case.
A Kentucky mob seizes a prisoner and lynches him as a coroner's jury considers his deeds. The anecdote reflects Kentucky’s reputation for lynching humor and broad disrespect for legal process.
The Indianapolis News notes that old soldiers linger over the monument with a fierce sense of ownership and pride. Their feelings carry memories of battlefields behind them, giving the site deeper meaning than it holds for most people.
A reader notes that adulterators abandon sand in sugar and start mixing it into ground coffee. The warning suggests broader contamination threats and a grim forecast where humans or birds may peck food, highlighting consumer safety concerns.
In the capital summary the Nelson bill creating the department of commerce was reported favorably. Also noted: Roosevelt plans several fall trips but will not campaign. the dead and down timber ruling upheld. Hay thanked by Congress for the McKinley memorial speech. stamp total for the current year at 4,028,514,645. Edison petition denied by the Supreme Court. and various crop, shipwreck, assassination bid, and volcano eruption items across 1902 events.
A roundup of prominent deaths and social unions includes Professor Adolf Hussmul beaten in Heidelberg. A G Coree of Cincinnati dies. Noah Brockway Bacon dies at 102 in Des Moines. Horace Gray heads to Massachusetts amid health issues. John Henry Barrows dies after nine days illness. Benjamin Franklin Birch and Emma Jennings wed in Nevada. Sarah Duncan and George H Winslow marry in Cleveland. Mark Twain signals financial recovery with H H Rogers aid. I Albert Englehart dies while playing ping pong at Seaview. Peter Ross LL D dies in New York after long illness. noting Masons, clubs, and literary figures across the era.
Reports from Colombia show the rebellion far from ended as international observers note shifting alliances. England joins in peace rejoicing over South Africa while tensions flare with the Yaqui border likely sparking a prolonged Indian war.
A digest of varied crimes and incidents: L Wachman, a traveling salesman, died in a Chicago saloon and is linked to a suicide club. Diamonds and cash saved from a Central Park footpad by Miss Ethel Montana and Harold M Wise. Kid Curry sentenced in Knoxville for a Great Northern robbery with fines. Waukesha farmer John Malaney shot by his hired man, with housekeeper wounded. jealousy suspected. Louisville youth Stetson Oyler shot his father. father injured. E Louis Smith of Chicago jailed for two years for large scale counterfeit postal cards. Bandits attack a mule trail carrying over 100000 in silver to Mazatlan. guard slain. Patrick Fitzstevens of Anaconda Mont, an ex-inmate, attempted to kill those who testified against him. he wounded Police Judge Hayes and Deputy Sheriff Daley, later dying. Hayes and Daley expected to recover.
A large clippings review notes diverse items from early 1900s affairs. Highlights include J Pierpont Morgan symbolizing concentrated power, naval advances with torpedo boats, labor and public notices, and notable appointments and trials across finance, law, and politics.
Helena June 7. L B Channing and L B Wilson of the University of Minnesota announce the discovery of the organism causing spotted fever in Bitter Root valley and a therapeutic treatment. The section notes eight deaths and many cases, expressing great elation over the finding.
Aberdeen South Dakota June 7 The Aberdeen firm Perry Jones has sold six elevators at Plana Grover Eureka South Dakota and Oakes and Babcock North Dakota to the Hawkeye Elevator company The buyer will add a large lumber yard to the Aberdeen operation and establish lumber yards at several other acquired points
Jim Black, a Black man implicated in the murder of the wife of Atlantic Coast Line section Master J. K. Jones, was hanged near Ravenal after a mob forcibly seized him from a posse. He confessed before execution. the crime occurred weeks earlier and he had escaped but was captured near Savannah and to be taken to Ravenal jail.
La Crosse county supervisors voted to issue bonds to fund a new courthouse costing about 135000 dollars. The plan faced strong opposition from rural members. The resolution passed 20 to 10.
Albert Welsenborn, a well known resident, shot himself through the heart in his home with his wife seated on his lap. The revolver blast burned his wife's dress as he calmly raised the weapon and fired. He had been despondent for several days and was not fully dressed at the time.
J. M. Cassidy, a former real estate dealer of Council Bluffs Iowa, was arrested in Chicago after a month's chase for embezzling an estimated sixty thousand dollars. He was turned over to Sheriff Cousins for return to Council Bluffs to stand trial.
Seven inmates led by Andrew Thompson overpowered Jailer George W. Martin and his wife, forcing them into a cell at gunpoint and making a bold escape. Martin was delivering supper when assaulted, and the jail break occurred last night in Council Bluffs Iowa.
Dr H H Muggley, recently resigning from the National Smelting Co in Rapid City S D, is elected superintendent of the National Automobile Co with Oshkosh Wis as headquarters. He will supervise construction of a large plant there and had directed the building of the National smelter now in operation in Rapid City.
The Iowa state Democratic central committee, meeting in Des Moines on June 7, selected Des Moines to host the state convention on September 3. H. C. Taylor of Davis County was named temporary chairman and C. Naeve of Davenport as temporary secretary.
Aberdeen S C June 7 The Tacoma Park camp meeting plans include William Jennings Bryan as a July 3 speaker. This will be his third or fourth annual appearance at the gathering.
Deadwood June 7 The Adler Creek Gold Mining company deposited in the U S assay office at Deadwood a bullion bar for pick it received 5200 It comes from the first clean-up at the new cyanide plant on Yellow creek after a fifteen day run.
Gen Miles heads to Washington amid an Army probe into secret charges against Lieut Arnold. The War Department seeks the origin of the public papers while Miles, en route to participate in the West Point centennial, states he was misquoted about being ordered to Washington. He plans to speak for himself upon return.
Miss Mamie Goeltz of a resort cashes in a million dollar heir. Eugene V. Debs says he will live in Denver. Jack O’Brien defeats Al Neil in Chicago by KO in round three. Manila workers threaten strikes over wage demand. Bailey & Co. sawmills burned in McDonald Georgia, with cars and freight lost. Pueblo Prudential building fire causes heavy damage. National Discount Company building loss reported. Leopold de Val found dead in Jersey City. La Crosse district attorney exposes 1890 county bond void for tax levy failure. lawsuits loom.
Reports from Castries and nearby islands recount Mont Pelee erupting at 10:15 AM with a towering smoke column, dust-filled air, and panic aboard the Eden arriving from Fort de France. The sea retreated and darkness extended to Dominica Saint Kitts and Antigua as scientists explore La Soufriere and note a deepened crater and new vapor plume.
The Wisconsin State Medical Society closed its Milwaukee convention with officers elected: President John V. R. Lyman Eau Claire. Vice President L. H. Pelton Waupaca. Second Vice President F. R. Walbridge Milwaukee. Secretary Chas 8. Sheldon Madison. Treasurer S. B. Hall Ripon. Delegate Hermann Reineking Sheboygan. Milwaukee chosen as next meeting site.
Viola Scroggin, about sixteen, son of Mr. and Mrs. E Scroggin of Galena, was hunting at the Lambertson ranch when his 44 rifle discharged by accident, the charge passing through his abdomen.
Everett Peterson aged fifteen died at his parents home in Terraville South Dakota after injuries from the cyclone last Saturday. He was crushed when Adams meat market collapsed.
A large brick refrigerator, livery barn, and about ten horses in Madelia Minnesota burned yesterday in the town center. Loss estimated at $7,000, partially insured.
In Milwaukee on June 8 more than 100 members of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin gathered in the council chamber of City Hall for the fifty sixth annual convention. In the afternoon President W H Nelson of Milwaukee gave his annual address and several technical papers were presented to the group.
Reports received by the Chilean steamer Palena say Tacana volcano eruption destroyed half of Ratalhulen and claimed upward of one thousand lives. The town lay inland several miles from Champerico on the coast, where news reached the ship.
Quotations from St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago show wheat futures from No. 1 Northern to No. 3 red with values around 70s and 60s. Cattle hogs and sheep prices vary by center with midwestern bids and western lambs listed.
American soldiers and Philippine Constabulary hunt the bandit leader Para Isio in Negros mountains near Lanas. In a recent clash five bandits were killed four captured and many wounded. Para Isio is reported wounded.
The children of Prince Henry of Prussia inherit a large share of the late Prince George of Prussia's revenues totaling 2,000,000 marks. The palace on Wilhelm Strasse in Berlin reverts to the crown.
Kansas City June 8. The Missouri State express on the Chicago and Alton road collided with a standing freight train near the Blue river. Engineer Meade died from internal injuries, fireman Landman was slightly injured, and no passengers were hurt.
In a fight near Nakusp B C J J Cole was killed and Nels Demars eighteen fatally wounded with a fractured skull. The men left in a boat for H H Rose's ranch, apparently good friends. Rose returned alone saying his friends had met with foul play and has been arrested.
In Wise County near Tom's Creek Virginia a mob killed Wiley Gann a Black man who tried to abduct a twelve year old girl the daughter of a farmer. Gann attempted to flee but was surrounded and shot multiple times by the mob near Bristol Tennessee on June 8.
Bryn Mawr Pa June 8 Miss Ellen Torrelle Minneapolis received the degree of doctor of philosophy at Bryn Mawr College. The degree of bachelor of divinity was conferred on Albert A. Macksen of Bessle Minn by Moravian College and Theological Seminary.
Salina Kansas reports Joseph Bass and L A McDowell two farmers drowned while attempting to cross swollen streams. Smoky Hill River stood ten feet above normal height after heavy rain.
Wilkesbarre Pa June 8 The West Virginia coal strike directed from Wilkesbarre by President Mitchell will pull 29000 miners out within days The strike aims to stop forty or more coal and coke works in Flat Creek Hiketon Tug River and Digness Va Business at a standstill stores report cases of firearms Minor violence and effigy burning reported in Lykens Valley region Absolute peace prevails in the Wyoming area after a night of shooting at Stanton colliery clarified by authorities
The New York Tammany Hall general committee will abolish its finance committee next week. About $300000 reportedly vanished after polls closed and before Lewis Nixon began reform efforts, raising questions about funds for upcoming campaigns and possible inquiries.
A large Yonkers country house burned last night and revealed what investigators believe to be a major illicit distillery. The house was rented under the name Harris, who claimed wealth and a summer residence. Firefighters arrived late but extinguished the blaze. Harris and his family vanished afterward.
Lexington June 8 John H Johns an attorney returned from Jackson Ky where he defended Thomas Cockrell charged with murdering Ben Hargis. He reports court and bar terrorized by threats from Cockrell and Hargis factions. Judge Redwine refused venue change due to fear. Two other attorneys elected as special judge refused. Gov Beckham asked to advise. County near revolution and bloodshed expected.
Dresden June 8 King Albert of Saxony remains critically ill after a period of illness officials say his condition is serious and could be life threatening despite treatment from doctors in the capital palace hospital and royal physicians continue to monitor him closely for any signs of improvement
New York June 8 Justice Green baum, of the supreme court, hands down a decision upholding District Attorney Jerome's right to spend as much money as needed to procure evidence for suppressing crime. The ruling followed Controller Grout refusing a 64.8 bill by a detective who obtained evidence of excise law violations.
The National Bank of the Republic of Boston sues Superior Wisconsin for 7000 dollars in U S court over defaulted payments on improvement bonds. The action adds to a tangle of conflicting state and federal decisions affecting the city’s finances.
Ellsworth Wisconsin June 5 An elderly man named Schaffenberg living near Diamond Bluff reportedly committed suicide by hanging. The incident occurred in the rural area, with authorities noting no further details as the investigation proceeds.
Albany N Y June Supreme Court Justice Chester ham granted an injunction restraining certain Western era beef companies from doing business in New York in violation of antitrust and Donnelly law. The order targets representatives in Albany Troy and other reachable parties and was obtained on an affidavit by Meredith a former manager.
John Baléwis, a leading Central Missouri politician, was arrested yesterday in Bedalio on murder charges tied to the death of his brother‑in‑law. The victim died February 15 from injuries suffered January 29 in an assault linked to Baléwis.
Welch a railroad laborer from Grand Forks was convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon in Larimore North Dakota after stabbing Tan. The conviction followed prompt action by City Marshal Barney Edwards who prevented a lynching attempt.
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