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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
3
Chicago June 7 quiet stock yards amid settlement of meat teamsters strike. Packers agreed to no discrimination against union members and plan to rehire nonactive leaders only. Most workers to return to duty today as a compromise pact ratified after overnight talks outlining a lower scale by 2 cents.
Thunder showers culminated in a severe electrical wind and rainstorm in Omaha on June 7. Halil struck downtown buildings including Pax ton hotel and the Omaha bank building home to Western Union. Wires were damaged, cellars flooded, and washouts disrupted railroads across Nebraska and Western Iowa.
New York June 7 The board of health lists ophthalmia as contagious after finding it in public schools. About 2 000 pupils were examined and 18 percent had the disease with 20 percent shown in one school and 15 percent in another.
A sensational discovery in Stockholm reveals that a royal ruby of 255 carats is missing from the royal treasury. The historic gem was part of the regalia and police in European capitals have been alerted to the theft.
Kansas City June 7 Dr John W Howry once a millionaire lumber dealer of East Saginaw Michigan and who had Boston connections died at a hospital here yesterday afternoon from the effects of a dose of morphine taken in personal crisis intent.
A dismal swamp forest fire in Nansemond county raged overnight, destroying hundreds of acres of timber lands and several houses near Copeland in Norfolk Virginia on June 7. The blaze, not yet controlled, threatened additional properties as firefighters battled the flames through the night.
Seven business houses were destroyed by fire in Primghar on a windy Friday night. The blaze began at the Commercial hotel around 9 39 with southeast winds driving the flames down the street. A bucket brigade battled the fire as Hartley and Sanborn were summoned for chemical engines, neither of which had engines.
A dance at Townley's hall in Granite Falls Minnesota last evening led to a stabbing. Ted Tierney left the hall to avoid trouble but was followed by a big man identified as F S Smith alias George C Arnson who stabbed him twice, once in the breast and once in the side. Tierney lies in a dangerous condition at the hospital. Smith Arnson is in jail.
Spokane dispatch reports boilermakers at Hill yard near Spokane threaten a nationwide strike unless wages rise from 3.50 to 4.00 dollars a day within 24 hours. Machinists at Hill yard back the demand, with sympathy across the Great Northern system, the action set for today.
Louis Larson a 61 year old rich farmer seven miles northeast of Tyler,Minn, committed suicide by jumping into a ten foot deep well. His body was found by his sons about three hours later and brought to the surface by Dr. Coxe. He leaves a wife and eight children, four from a former marriage, with an estate valued at $50,000.
Breeders from Mower Le Sueur and Freeborn counties met in Albert Lea on June 8 to organize the Southern Minnesota Live Stock association. W W P McConnell presided as temporary chairman with R C Blackmer as secretary. A committee including A C Wedge Albert Lea J J Furlong Concord Mower County and John A Timpane Le Sueur will draft a constitution and by laws. The group aims to hold sales of fine stock.
Duluth June 8 Doctor T. T. Storey, a well known Duluth physician who vanished weeks ago, has reappeared in San Francisco. In a letter to his wife he says his mind is a blank since leaving Duluth and he does not recall how he got to California. He recalls only that a man named Watson befriended him at Seattle and believes Watson could explain the mystery.
D. H. Stowe, chair of the prohibition party, calls a Fargo convention for June 13 with a rush order to nominate a full state ticket. This is the first convention for the party and will set the pace for the campaign. Each county gets one delegate per ten votes cast for the prohibition candidate in 1900.
Earl Garman of Glenwood Iowa pleaded guilty to attempted murder for the April 18 shooting of his father grain dealer L M Garman. Judge Thornell sentenced him to five years in the Fort Madison penitentiary, the incident arising from a property quarrel.
Joseph Minett pleaded guilty to murdering John Mulaney of Waterford in Racine County Circuit Court. Judge Belden sentenced him to life in the state prison at Waupun. Louise Brown, the assault victim, will recover.
In Dik horn township Iowa June Sheker prominent farmer lost all head of horses valued at 300 dollars when a lightning bolt struck the cupola and followed a hay carrier to the stalls Mr Sheker had just left the barn when the strike occurred.
Fire at Farnhimville near Fort Dodge Iowa destroyed the post office and several buildings causing an estimated loss of 20000 dollars. The blaze darkened early June notes.
Destroyed by a tornado in York township this afternoon ten barns and a church were razed or unroofed. Large stock losses reported as financial damage appears substantial. Trains were delayed by the storm.
A tornado swept the north part of Rennsaler county yesterday, cutting a six mile by 200 yard path. Alexander Leach and his wife and child of Virgie were fatally injured in the disaster.
Proposition by Prof Alonzo Goodall to hypnotize himself and be buried two days sparked action in Helena Montana where the city council bans public hypnotism exhibits. Alderman L W Meath, who led the measure, denounced such displays as fakes and harmful to youth.
North Dakota State News itemized reports from Jamestown about forming a local gun club and worm damage to shade trees. It notes candidacies, school measures, road and rail updates, animal incidents, weather, and various local events across towns like Minot, Enderlin, Harve y, Grafton, and Ward, with anecdotes on crops, crime, and public notices.
The North Dakota climate and crop service bulletin reports a very favorable week with clear skies and warm sun. Wheat oats and rye nearly finished, flax seeding advancing, corn planting underway, and widespread rapid growth with some hail and grasshopper damage noted in Red River counties.
Police Commissioner Partridge, presiding as judge in Sergeant James Churchill's trial, overruled most motions by Attorney Otto Rosalsky. Rosalsky made exceptions, prompting Partridge to ask what he meant and to joke that Rosalsky was showing courtesy by accepting his rulings.
A young girl trails two callers into the hall and to the porch, lacking courage to bid farewell in the parlor. The piece suggests she practice hostessly forms for social courtesy, noting charm and grace without losing ceremonious conduct.
The New York Post describes French silks with broche moire backgrounds and Watteau Pompadour effects, new taffeta and peau de soie weaves, and small black silk jackets finished with cleft collars and elbow cuffs in chine silk or Pompadour brocade. Velvet collars, girdles, and embroidered black velvet accessories appear on upscale models.
Laska Springs Indiana June 9 Mr William Catterson reports his wife long plagued by neuralgia rheumatism and a failing constitution has greatly improved after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He states she is nearly well and credits the remedy with the recovery praising its benefits.
The latest novelty in hand organs arrives in Upper New York. An Italian owner runs a wagon mounted organ with a canopy, snare, bass drum, cymbals, and a driver’s high seat. A trained mare pulls the rig while the Italian collects pennies, presenting a solemn, elephant-like spectacle.
After a Sunday church visit, President Roosevelt admonishes a high school cadet whose unbuttoned blouse and slouched stance fail to look neat. He commands the boy to button up and stand at attention, praising the improved posture and demeanor.
A quoted Exchange note compares public street etiquette in America and Europe. It explains that in the U S a man waits for a woman’s recognition before tipping his hat, while in Europe the man bows first. It notes that a lady should not stop a man for chat, though she may speak if he initiates. Prolonged street talk is unfashionable even among friends.
An Atlanta Constitution snippet shows a colored citizen speaking with Maria about a poisoning incident involving the former owner of a watermill. The dialogue notes Maria fears her days are near and mentions many drinks consumed, implying a tense, possibly fatal, situation.
A cycle policeman scolds a racer as his car speeds by, joking about eight miles per hour while the driver retorts he has not ridden an hour yet. The scene captures a spirited exchange from Automobile Magazine style prose.
A doctored notice backs Peruna as the sole internal remedy for catarrh urging the public not to accept substitutes. Mrs Minnie B McAllister of Minneapolis testifies to a seven week course leading to full recovery and gratitude. The piece warns of cheap imitations sold by druggists and insists Peruna is uniformly priced and not available cheaper elsewhere.
Lou Field met Gus Rodgers on The Rialto a few days ago and asked about those patent leather shoes from last winter. Gus sighed and replied that the shoes had gone to the wall because the patent expired.
An advertisement urges parents not to experiment with croup remedies and to use Cole s Cough Cure. It claims quick relief for children, guarantees the product, and promotes genuine bottles sold by druggists at 25 cents and 5 cents.
A humorous Ohio State Journal excerpt depicts Noah angrily scolding a stubborn dino as the ark pitches to starboard. He seizes a handspike and moves cargo below deck amid chaotic waves.
Northwestern inventors gain several patents this week including Frank Anderson of Valhalla North Dakota for pedal balance George Barth of Red Lake Falls Minnesota for plow Gaston Borch of Duluth Minnesota for plane attachment Samuel Digness of Hatton North Dakota for combined churn and butter worker Thomas Howe of Owatonna Minnesota for cutter and John Lindall of Two Harbors Minnesota for pre chute and trap door Tathrop and Johnson patent attorneys are listed at 01 812 Pioneer Press Bidg St Paul Minnesota.
Brief exchange recalls a Quaker and a buffalo robe custom from Lippincott's. Ad text from Pat ent Market and Novelty Works, St. Paul Minn seeks three classes of applicants, inventors traveling salesmen country agents. offers too good to publish.
A NY Weekly quote shows Walker denying tips in Vulgar Ops and asserting free-born American self-respect. He states only a retaining fee is required, akin to lawyers. An 1900 Ocean Grove advertisement touts Piso's Cure for Consumption as an infallible medicine for coughs and colds.
A Chicago Record-Herald item notes Scaddington’s boast of starting at the foot and working up, provoking his wife’s ire, with the anecdote remarking he began as a bootblack and rose through the ranks.
In Revenge a boastful Tie tells his wife she should learn cooking. She replies by sending for her mother to provide a three months course, a corrective gesture reflecting domestic irony in Cassell's Journal.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and gum relief, plus a line about Beth admiring Aunt Mary's new spring gown and exclamations about color. The text blends medical product and clothing praise with quoted exclamations.
A reflective note suggests people endure current hardships with dignity, while consistently fearing harsher years ahead. The speaker emphasizes resilience in the face of uncertainty and the paradox of hopeful persistence.
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