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Emmons County Record

Location

Linton, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1901

Page

4

First Volume of Italian Coins and Medals Titleed

Emmons Co announces the completion of the first volume of a long planned history of Italian coins and medals by Emmanuel. It contains about 12,000 illustrations and is estimated to cost 100000 dollars. A Richmond Virginia tablet marks Gen Robert E Lee's residence from 1861 to 1865. A Florida St Cloud firm reports palmetto leaf paper rivaling wood pulp with rapid regrowth and large Florida scrub palmetto areas.

Ming Victor Emmanuel Richmond Robert E. Lee Franklin Street Seventh Virginia Historical Society Gen Florida St. Cloud

One in life and one in death: Colonel De Beard’s vigil

Colonel Elijah De Beard of Gittmer County Georgia lives in a one room stone structure above his wife’s grave. The doorway bears the inscription One in life and one in death. Her grave lies beside his, with space for his own. Each anniversary he repeats the funeral ceremony and tends the grounds with flowers and vines.

Elijah de Beard Gittmer County de Beard Colonel de Beard

Balloon voyage announced for Mediterranean July or August

Comte Henri de la Vaulx plans an aerial crossing of the Mediterranean in July or August. M Flamarion and weather experts chose the plan and expect early naval-like fruits of aerial navigation from ocean voyages. The starting point is the Isthmus of Sablettes near Toulon with a beach shed for quick departure.

Comte Henri de la Vaulx Mediterranean M. Flamarion Sablettes Toulon

Violet harvest fails on the Riviera prompting aid

A harsh cold spring and bitter winds reduce violet blooms along the Riviera and at Nice causing distress among peasantry and a public appeal for aid until new plants can be bedded out. Orange crops also suffer while fires in the Estereals blamed for climate shift prompt replanting and preservation laws.

Riviera Nice Estereals

Hungarian Hermit Coiner Caught After Fraud Fire Plot

Bodmuller, a hermit living at Nagyssal foot in Hungary, sought to burn his hut to fake his death. He was spotted by a detective at the West Station in Buda Pesth and arrested. While being led to custody he tossed counterfeit coins to a crowd, revealing himself as a base coiner. He is held in the prison of Budapest.

Nagyssal Hungary Bodmuller Buda-Pesth

Global bid to eradicate rats gains medical backing

Doctor Nagusha, a Japanese bacteriologist, proposes an organized world effort to rid the globe of rats. He cites government support and broad medical approval, though details and feasibility remain unsettled. Reducing rat populations could curb bubonic plague spread in India and Hawaii, making the effort worthwhile.

Nagusha India Hawaii

Marriage by surprise by bank president shocks local resident

Andrew Sandager, president of the State Bank of Lisbon and former North Dakota state senator, obtained a marriage license without consulting the bride elect. He summoned Carrie Johnson to a soldier’s home and, before Justice Grover, married her, with she showing surprise but no objection.

Andrew Sandager State Bank of Lisbon N. D North Dakota Carrie Johnson Grover Sandager

St Johns Shanghai Athletes Honor Opponents With Grace

A St Johns College Shanghai team defeated a Confucian school in an athletic contest and stayed to eat rice with their rivals. After a brief hesitation one St Johns man rose and led a grace with his teammates, an unusual post match act seen as a duty rather than a dispute between Christians and Confucians.

St. John’s College Shanghai St. John’s Grace

Recruits Praise West Coast Men as Army Swells

Army officials describe recruits in the West as a fine body of men and note a flood of applications from school teachers seeking postings in the Philippines. Secretary Root denies a rehearing for West Point cadets amid ongoing reorganizations and policy plans.

West Philippines Root West Point Post Office Department

Multiple Disasters Hit Regions With Fatal Injuries

An explosion of gasoline wrecked a Chicago house fatally burning two people. In Elkton Kentucky a buggy overturned in rain, drowning Mrs. R. A. Morrow, her seven year old daughter, and Miss Jennie Craig. A Torreon Mexico soap factory La Union burned, loss $225000 with $190000 insured. West Icelandic fishermen suffer many drownings, a large boat seized near West Mana islands, twenty nine people perished.

Chicago Elkton R. A. Morrow Jennie Craig la Union Serrano and Farjus Torreon Mex West Mana Islands

Notable Deaths and Appointments From Across the Nation

Mrs. Lillian Breckinridge widow of Kentucky Attorney General dies after a long illness. Gen Augustus Stone Civil War veteran and 1884 national bank examiner in Town dies at Burlington hospital at 68. Herbert W. Bowen named envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Persia. Bowen previously minister resident and consul general at Tehran. William F. Speirs ex commissioner of Southwestern Traffic Association dies in Chicago after 35 years in railroading. Chief Examiner A S Sevron begins trip to Honolulu to review Hawaii civil service with Rodenberg en route. William Church Denver billionai re dies of apoplexy. born 1841 in Quincy NL, came west in 1866. Dr Thomas Rumbold, famed nasal surgery author, dies in St Louis at 71. Lieut Col Francis Michler, military secretary to Lieut Gen Miles, dies in Washington after long illness. West Point graduate, PA origin, 1866 commission. Cleveland rocks over Mrs Kirk D Bishop marriage to ex-husband’s former coachman H S Klucher. George Adams Chicago livestock broker dies at 70. helped establish Chicago stock yards. Barney Rourke, East Side NY political figure, dies. fortune likely over 100000, contributed more than 50000 to campaigns.

Lillian Breckinridge Robert J. Breckinridge Kentucky Augustus Stone National Bank Burlington Hospital Herbert W. Bowen New York Persia Bowen Terhan William F. Speirs Southwestern Traffic Association St. Louis Chicago A. S. Sevron Civil Service Commission Honolulu Rodenberg Hawalii William Church Denver Quincy Colorado Arizona Thomas Rumbold America Europe Francis Michler Miles Washington Col. Michler West Point Pennsylvania Cleveland Ohio Kirk D. Bishop H. S. Klucher Kent George Adams Livestock Commission West Mr. Adams England Barney Rourke East Side

Robbery at Mineral Point Bank Netted 30000

The First National Bank of Mineral Point Wisconsin reported a vault robbery yielding thirty thousand dollars. A separate account notes a violent mob scene in Florida and several criminal acts across states, including a fatal shooting at a Sioux City church and multiple suicides and drownings.

First National Bank of

Platt amendment accepted by Cuban constitutional convention

Various international items report progress in Cuba with the Platt amendment accepted by its constitutional convention. Other notes cover Palestine colonization schemes, Italian anarchist actions, Boer losses, sultanate negotiations, Chilean president’s illness, Milner’s London reception, German storms, Italian Preveza tensions, French Socialist stance, Plains of Abraham purchase, and Morgan denying steamship rumors.

French Socialist Congress M. Millerand Socialist Party Plains of Abraham Dominion Nuna Quebec London Morgan Denmark

Mixed news highlights from around the world and U.S.

A wide range of items including looting allegations against a diplomat's wife in Pekin, U S and Canadian rail land deals, naval training use for the Reina Mercedes, and Western grain reports. Other notes cover Theosophical Society events, pension plans for Pullman workers, strikes in Milwaukee, Porto Rico treasury receipts, South Carolina senatorial prospects, Salvation Army fundraising, Magsillon coal district options, Maryville college race policy, Creek treaty signing, glucose industry consolidations, curfew advocacy by mothers, and the next U S Congress set for Washington D C.

Wyoming Indian Head Proving Grounds The Theosophical Society Chicago Canada United States Pullman Sleeping Car Company Milwaukee Porto Rico McSweeney South Carolina United States Senate Hanna Booth-Tucker Salvation Army Mentor Garfield M. A. Hanna & Co Magsillon Wheeling Railroad George J. Gould Wheeling

Indians Refuse Lease as Sioux Leaders Debate Cattle Grazing

A large council at Fort Yates gathered after interest money payments to discuss leasing tribal lands to cattlemen. Key speakers from Sioux and Yankton tribes argued against leasing, citing loss of value from money and land, and urging members to work and educate for future ownership. Standing Rock students backed a modified lease plan, One Bull criticized their stance, and the meeting ended with a refusal to accept the Milwaukee railroad proposition. Potential Soo party involvement was hinted.

Pekin Pacific Woodmen of the World Fort Yates Reina Mercedes Admiral Cervera Santiago R. G. Dun & Co Bingenheimer Dr. Reed Reed Lucius (.Warner Warner Wm. H. Ward New York City M. C. Collins Capt. Sargent Military Post C. M. Ziebach Thomas J. Reedy Katie Primeau 8. M. Trevellick Harry F. Hunter H. F. Hunter Dakotas Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Maj Mr. Hunter John Grasse Thunder Hawk Mad Bear Two Bear Weasel Bear Standing Rock Returned Students’ Association Sitting Bull Milwaukee

Pigeon Industry Grows Among Mennonite Colonies

Mennonite colonies along the James river in Hutchinson county rapidly develop a new industry raising pigeons for Eastern markets. Elm Springs members shipped 90 dollars worth of birds to New York city, and since January 1 about 300 dollars in total. Last year Hutchinson county colonies totaled 15 thousand dollars in shipments, with this season expected to reach at least 25 thousand dollars.

Jim River Hutchinson County Elm Springs New York City

Submarine Cable Link Between England and Germany

A new submarine cable has been laid between England and Germany. It is owned by a British company with initial costs funded by the German government and construction carried out by a German firm.

London England Germany

Edison claims cheap Portland cement to outcompete stone

Thomas A. Edison announces a breakthrough on making Portland cement at very low cost. He predicts the new cement will replace quarried stone and brick as primary building materials.

New York Thomas A. Edison

Five Men Hanged by Mob at Lookout Bridge

Details reach Cal about a Lookout Modoc county lynching. Five men Calvin Hall and his sons Frank James Martin Hall and B D Yantis were seized from guards guarding their hold, taken to a bridge over Pitt river and hanged. one son Frank resisted and died before the main bridge. The mob estimated thirty to fifty gathered. The district attorney sheriff and coroner head to Lookout for an inquest.

Biebier Cal Lookout Modoc County Calvin Hall Frank James Martin B. D. Yantis Hall Yantis Lookout Hotel Carpenter B. Nichols J. W. Brown S. Goyette Pitt River Frank Hall Alturas

Frightful Tragedy in Covington Wife Kills Family Then Herself

In Covington Kentucky Ottie Hester 42 and his wife Kate 32 and their three year old daughter were shot dead after a quarrel at the supper table. Kate Hester then killed herself with the revolver. Neighbors heard a heated argument at 7 and shots followed. The bodies were removed to the morgue.

Cincinnati Ottle Hester Western Avenue Third Street Covington Kate Hester Ottie

Porto Rican Decision Spurs McKinley Third Term Talk

Former Senator Charles A. Towne of Minnesota said the Porto Rico decision would prompt Republicans to pursue a third term for President McKinley. He spoke at the Fifth Avenue hotel in New York, noting that the idea has been seriously considered by GOP leaders.

Porter Okmulgee McKinley New York Supreme Court Porto Rico Charles A. Towne Minnesota Fifth Avenue

Loomis Won’t Return to Venezuela as Health Fails and Attacks Persist

The United States announces that Minister Loomis will not return to Venezuela. He has suffered health issues at his post and faced merciless criticism for enforcing state department orders. Loomis is abroad recovering and will be reassigned when a suitable position opens. Russell will remain in charge at Caracas for now, subject to Venezuelan government sentiment.

Alex. McKenzie Oakland Cal Navy Department Nevada Florida Wyoming Arkansas Root United States Hay John Brook William F. Smith U.S. A Vensuela Washington Loomis Venezuela State Department Europe Russell Caracas

Leper scare in Chicago tied to Dowie’s sect

Health officials search for John Stewart alleged to have leprosy and under treatment by Dr John Alexander Dowie. Dr James Nevans Hyde cites state authority while the Stewart family, from the Sandwich Islands, relies on Dowie’s cure. Rumors claim Stewart mingles with Dowie’s followers at large meetings in the Auditorium and Coliseum.

Dowiecles Chicago John Stewart John Alexander Dowie James Nevans Hyde Department Stewart Sandwich Islands John Dowle Dowie

Arrest for Kidnaping Dr Woodruff and Mrs Moyer in Custody

Portland June 2 Dr Wylie G Woodruff of Philadelphia once a Penn football star and Mrs Edith Moyer of Lawrence Kansas were arrested at the union depot on kidnapping charges involving Mrs Moyer's baby Myrtle The trio were jailed on instructions from Lawrence Kansas Chief of Police Hayes Woodruff protested the arrest saying he intended to stay in Oregon and would seek redress.

Woodruff Hayes Lawrence Kan Dr. Woodruff Oregon

Automobile cross continental attempt abandoned near Winnemucca

Alexander B. Winton and Charles B. Shanks of Cleveland Ohio abandoned their cross continent motor trip near Winnemucca Nevada when their car stalled on a sand hillock. They returned to Cleveland and will ship the vehicle by rail. Winton plans a second trial in a specially built machine to cross the desert.

Winnemucca Nev Alexander B. Winton Charles B. Shanks Cleveland Ohio Winton Nevada

Railroad officials report never better crop prospects

Roswell Miller chairman and President Earling of the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Railroad returned from a week tour of the lines in the Dakotas Minnesota and Iowa. They express great optimism for abundant harvests as prospects were never better this season in these states.

Chicago Roswell Miller Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company Earling Dakotas Minnesota Iowa Dakota

Kaiser’s Guests Witness Berlin Military Review

Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry of the Netherlands witnessed the emperor review the Berlin garrison in Berlin on June 2. The royal party later rode to the royal castle. on Unter den Linden they were greeted by the chief burgomaster and city officials with twenty four white robed maidens. The burgomaster presented a Netherlands color bouquet and the queen offered thanks.

Wilhelmina Prince Henry Berlin Prince of the Netherlands Royal Castle Unter den Linden Netherlands

Smith to Retire From Cabinet Posts Debated

Washington June 2. Postmaster General Smith is reported to have decided to retire from the cabinet. Rumors tie the move to Perry Heath and Vice Chairman Payne of the national Republican committee. A resignation may be tendered to the president within days.

Han Washington Smith Perry Heath Payne National Republican Committee

Cotton Crop Report Shows Large Acreage and Low Condition

Washington announces 27,532,000 acres planted in cotton, up 8.3 percent from last year and 10 percent more than picked. The national crop condition stands at 81.5, the lowest June reading in twenty years except one, with comparisons to 82.5 last year and 85.7 in 1899.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Artesian Well Caves In Near Tyndall

Workmen on the artesian well at Tyndall report slow progress as the bottom caves in and the pipe appears crushed. The renown may force abandoning the project if the lining cannot be repaired.

Tyndall

Strikers Run Riot in Corunna Mutiny

Corunna saw major disturbances as officials went on strike and mutinied. Gendarmes were deployed to disperse rioters. one officer was killed and ten wounded in the unrest.

Corunna

Murderer Hanged in Westville Mississippi

Charles Haverson, a white man, was hanged in Westville on June 2 for the murder of A. A. Ammonds. About 5,000 people witnessed the execution.

Westville Miss Charles Haverson A. A. Ammonds

Shortage Found in Torreon Railroad Cashier Accounts

It is said that a shortage of nearly $10,000 has been found in the accounts of Cashier Martinez of the Mexican Central railroad at Torreon. Martinez left Torreon two weeks ago.

el Paso Tex Martinez Mexican Central Railroad Torreon

Hanged for Assault near Baltimore Dockyard

Wiley Kirk, a colored man, was hanged in the Towson rail yard nine miles from Baltimore for felonious assault on Mrs. Barbara Green, lighthouse keeper at Welshman’s Creek, on March 7 last.

Baltimore Wiley Kirk Towson Barbara Green Welshman’s Creek

Plague of Black Files Strikes Stanley Area

A plague of black files has settled on Stanley New York and nearby areas. The insects attack humans and animals, especially horses. They get into the eyes and ears and cause painful injuries with bleeding.

Stanley N. Y

Purcell Score Found After Two Hundred Years Missing

The complete score of Purcell's Fair Queen has been located in the Royal Academy of Music library in London among old manuscripts. The discovery ends a two century absence, revealing the long-lost work within a manuscript pile.

London Purcell

Ranchman Drowns Crossing Flooded Coulee Near Chinook

Ranchman James Clowes of a nearby ranch drowned while crossing a flooded coulee on horseback. He attempted to ford the high water near Chinook Montana and lost his life.

Chinook Mont James Clowes

Gold sought by wealth seekers near Hanover Neck farm

Horse farmers and local residents report a hillside near Henry Walker’s farm on the Whippany River in New Jersey is drawing crowds hoping to find a local legend of $50,000 in gold buried during the Revolution.

New York Henry Walker Hanover Neck N. J

Harmsworth gives £10000 for lupus lamplight cure plant

London’s Alfred Harmsworth of the London Daily Mail donates ten thousand pounds to the Royal Hospital for installation of a lamplight cure plant intended to treat lupus.

London Alfred Harmsworth London Daily Mall The Royal Hospital

Amicably Adjusted End of Wall Street Battle

New York June 2 a final amicable agreement ends the Northern Pacific Union Pacific conflict. J P Morgan will hold the Northern Pacific board composition with names to be recommended. No public details of terms. officials insist complete harmony will follow. Louis A Heinsheimer of Kuhn Loeb confirms authenticity and settlement but offers no specifics.

Cial Wall Street Northern Pacific Board New York Northern Pacific Railroad Northern Pacific Union Pacific J. P. Morgan Louis A. Heinsheimer Kuhn, Loeb & Co

Boers Strike British Convoy Near Ventersdorp

A Potchefstroom dispatch reports two Boer attacks on a British convoy in a drift near Ventersdorp. The wagons blocked the drift and after fierce fighting the Boers were driven off with fourteen dead. British losses were heavy but not detailed. The Boers reportedly advance in the south, with 500 horses captured near Colesberg in Cape Colony.

London Potchefstroom Ventersdorp South Africa Cape Colony Colesberg

Slaughter of Strikers at Obuchoff Iron Works

A dispatch from St Petersburg reports that clashes near Alexandrovsky between strikers and authorities on May 20 at the Obuchoff Iron works resulted in far more deaths and injuries than the police account. Police said twelve officers were hurt and soldiers fired, killing two and wounding seven. relatives claim forty strikers were killed and 150 wounded.

London St. Petersburg Alexandrovsky Obuchoff Iron Works

Instant death on the rails shocks Parkston and Junior

Reports from Junior, Arkansas, say Lewis C. Grimm, a former Parkston and Tripp businessman, was walking on a railroad track when he was struck and killed instantly by a train. His body was sent to Wisconsin for burial.

Parkston Lewis C. Grimm Tripp Junior Ark Wisconsin

Right of Way Dispute Settled in Wisconsin Court

Black River Falls Wis June 2 The extra term of the circuit court closed yesterday The cases against the Omaha Railway company for an increase of damages for right of way across plaintiff s land were granted by a jury in two cases and the third was settled to the satisfaction of the plaintiff

Black River Falls Wis Omaha Railway Company

Census puts U S population at 76 303 387

The census bureau reports the 1900 population of the United States as 76,303,387. The full report will be released to the public at least four years earlier than prior censuses.

United States Washington Census Bureau

China Accepts Indemnity Without Parlaying Details

Pekin reports China's unconditional acceptance of 450 million taels as the indemnity due to the powers. Foreign ministers express satisfaction noting only minor details remain to finalize the negotiations.

Pekin China

From Chicago to Europe on Northwestern steamer

The North town under Capt Pederson sailed from Chicago for Hamburg and Antwerp carrying agricultural machinery provisions and cake. The voyage set from Chicago June 2 as part of the Northwestern Steamship Company schedule.

Chicago Europe Northwestern Steamship Company Northtown Pederson Hamburg Antwerp

Bernhardt's Son Challenged to Duel in Paris

Maurice Bernhardt son of the famous actress has been challenged to a duel in Paris. Mme Bernhardt is greatly worried and threats to abandon her London engagement if the affair is not quickly settled.

Farmer Unearths Hidden Barrel of Coins at Eldora Farm

Marvin Finster, a nearby farmer, found a barrel containing several hundred dollars while tearing off the roof of an old farmhouse in Eldora Iowa. The coins bore dates indicating they had been buried for a long time.

Eldora Iowa Marvin Finster

Resignation prompts board changes in Souk Rapids

At a June 2 meeting of the Souk Rapids board of education W L Nieman resigned and Herman Berg was elected to fill the vacancy John A Senn was chosen treasurer to succeed Nieman.

Souk Rapids Minn Board of Education W. L. Nieman Herman Berg John A. Senn Nieman

Giant transnational bill-posting trust in formation

A massive trust to regulate prices curb competition and oppose adverse legislation is forming in the United States and Canada, uniting all principal bill-posting companies. The move aims to control and consolidate the advertising network across the two nations.

New York United States Canada

Wireless telegraph success on Lake Champlain voyage near Wales

The first wireless telegraph messages from Liverpool steamers at sea were received from the Canadian liner Lake Champlain ten miles off Holyhead Anglesey Wales. The experiment was perfectly successful.

Isapen London Liverpool Lake Champlain Holyhead Island of Anglesey Wales

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