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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
3
Paris reports fierce fighting in the Lake Chad district of Africa near Bir Alal with Mahdists aided by deserters from a native regiment. The Mahdists were overwhelmed, Tuareg charges within thirty paces of French guns were wiped out, and about 1,400 enemies lay dead in the trenches as French rifle losses remain unnoted.
Wilkesbarre Pa June 21 Illinois miners officials Russell and Ryan meet National President Mitchell at strike headquarters for a two hour conference on Western mining matters. Mitchell would not reveal topics while Russell and Ryan expressed satisfaction with East and West conditions. Some West soft coal miners reportedly oppose a general strike and favor partial suspension.
Charles Parks of Troy New York was shot dead by two Black men on a southbound freight near Michigan. Parks and companions Kelley and Mays were robbed before Parks was killed as the train moved toward Livingston. Suspects were later arrested near New Buffalo.
Ex-President Grover Cleveland and David B. Hill spoke at a New York Democratic gathering marking the opening of the Tilden club quarters. The event aimed to unite party factions with Cleveland’s first public appearance in five years. William J. Bryan was invited but did not reply.
Gordon, condemned for killing two companions, is to be hanged today in Winnipeg. He spent yesterday studying scriptures, inspected the scaffold, and amused guards with a game of ping pong.
The War Office states the king wishes release for all soldiers serving sentences under twenty eight days prior to the coronation. Sentences longer than twenty eight days are excluded.
The fine old southern mansion owned by Gov Jelks's family in Eufaula was totally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. Loss estimated at 26000 dollars. In India drought warning Bombay June 20 foresees rain deficiency across the Bombay presidency especially Gujarat and warns of possible severe famine.
Charles W. Needham of this city yesterday was elected president of the Columbian university to succeed Rev. Dr. B L Whitman who resigned two years ago. Dr Needham has been dean of the university law school and also of the school of comparative jurisprudence and diplomacy for several years.
The Democrats of Ohio's Fifth congressional district renominated Hon. John S. Snook of Paulding for Congress without opposition. Also noted are obituaries for Charles F. Haviland of New York and George D. Sutton of New York, and news of Sir Christopher Furness purchasing the Gulf Line of six ships totaling 19,502 tons.
Latest quotations from Minneapolis St Paul Duluth Milwaukee Chicago and Sioux City markets show wheat prices ranging from 57 to 79 cents and corn from 60 to 66 cents. Cattle hogs and sheep prices vary by center with bids in the 2.50 to 8.00 range for beef and around 6.80 to 7.15 for hogs.
Judge Bishop grants divorce to Mrs. Ethel L. Kirk from Milton W. Kirk a Chicago clubman and former soap manufacturer. The court totals alimony at 60000 dollars and finds Mrs Kirk true on desertion charges while dismissing similar charges by Mr Kirk.
In Buffalo on June 22 a theory suggests Marion Murphy may have been mistaken by kidnappers aiming to seize the Gibbs child next door. Mrs. Gibbs is sister to Alonzo J. Whiteman once accused of bank swindling and forgery. Whiteman allegedly pressed for money and threatened her, though the Gibbs child’s darker skin contrasts with Marion Murphy.
Forest fires around Mount Ouray southwest of Salida have burned miles of valuable timber, jumping gulches and swallowing large tracts. A new blaze began yesterday at Mills switch seven miles from Marshall Pass on the western slope, threatening Rio Grande tracks as smoke blinds passing train crews.
Vatican officials confirmed to Bishop O Gorman that the Vatican agrees with Judge Taft on the main aspects of friars lands disposition in the Philippines though minor points remain disputed. Documents are being prepared at the Vatican and will be handed to Taft. Johan Most received a one year prison sentence for printing an incendiary article in his newspaper. President McKinley was shot.
Otto Keming, a 17 year old resident of Manson Iowa, was found dead in his bed on June 22. Authorities believe he died by drinking carbolic acid in what appears to be a self inflicted death.
London reports that doctors advise King Edward to cancel public engagements for several days due to coronation stress. The announcement comes as preparations intensify for the upcoming ceremony.
London reports continual surprise at many Boers remaining in the field at war end. Yesterday 700 men surrendered at Calvinia Cape Colony, most rebels, raising total surrenders to 18,500 to date.
An article in Revue Universelle of Paris cites eccentric writerly habits. Darwin reportedly fiddled before writing, Chateaubriand dictated while walking barefoot, and others like Schiller Goethe Derby Cooper Byron Gautier are linked to strange routines and indulgences.
Open Court discusses cockfighting as a once respected amusement that influenced phrases such as crestfallen in high feather and white feather. It traces the origins of terms like fair play versus foul play and notes how these expressions reveal gambling and combat roots.
Sarah E Rowe of Shepherd Illinois at age 72 reports long time kidney trouble with scalding urine and misery. She tried Dodd's Kidney Pills and says they cured her kidney disease and stopped the painful sensations, leaving her in better health than in twenty years.
A cat made a home and nursed four kittens in a fork of a tree twenty eight feet up in the garden of Ald. Peace's Castle Hills residence in High Wycombe England. The gardener removed the kittens but the mother cat quickly took them back to their unusual birth site.
The Star theater in St Paul and the Dewey theater will close their season on Sunday June 22 managers Wittig and Singer express elation at the success and announce refurbishing redecorating reopening about September 1 with best attractions secured for next year.
An excerpt from Pearson's Weekly summarizes claimed health impacts of various foods. Pork allegedly induces pessimism. beef boosts strength and audacity. mutton fosters melancholia. veal saps energy. eggs and milk aid female vitality. butter causes laziness. apples aid brainwork. potatoes dull and lazy when overused. mustard is said to preserve memory at any age.
A reader notes the oddity of a woman choosing a serpent motif in jewelry despite her wealth as she reflects on personal taste and society norms surrounding adornment.
A man arrives with two companions and jokes about bringing lobsters for dinner. His wife asks if there is any food prepared, and he confirms the lobsters are already in the parlor, as reported by the Boston Journal.
A brief quotation notes Thompson praising his mother in law as a perfect treasure. It humorously asserts he would be content to see her honored in heaven. The line reflects the magazine’s wit and domestic tone.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Cole's Hugh Cure to stop coughing and avoid consumption or pneumonia. It claims the medicine tastes good, is guaranteed, and costs 25 cents at druggists. The copy also notes men’s sayings about women in a casual aside.
Classified ad invites men with machinery to earn twenty dollars weekly plus expenses by promoting Sendasto poultry goods from Juvelle Mfg Co Parsons Kansas. Subtext hints at heredity joke about a bright son.
A bride recalls the proud moment when she first sees cards bearing the title Mrs. The scene captures the sentimental shift as she embraces married life and the identity switch that comes with a new name.
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