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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
1
A dingy steamer runs a ruse on the Mississippi to recover a stolen telescope valued at 1700 dollars. The captain reverses course after landing a man at Cicero, then returns to the town and recovers the wallet with the money. The thief is put in irons as bystanders approve the ruse.
A Civil War soldier, often intoxicated, is reproved by his regiment colonel who notes his cleanliness and bad habits. The exchange shows the soldier’s admission of drink but his refusal, saying drinking would kill him. The quote is attributed to the Boston Herald.
A four year old candidate charms a Columbia Ledger kindergarten teacher with a playful tale. He lists brothers and explains Jimmy Sta went bit Billy's leg because he dislikes the taste of Billy's leg.
A reader confronts an editor over a prior report claiming a thief entered a room and stole money while missing a gold watch. The thief returns and takes the watch on a subsequent night, prompting further inquiry into the incident.
A frustrated reader demands an explanation and apology after a misquote about a wedding printed in the morning paper. The man accuses the paper of misrepresenting the couple and claims he wrote a correction to another paper.
Former Speaker David B. Henderson of the national house of representatives died at Mercy hospital in Dubuque, Louisiana, at 2 PM after nine months of paresis. His family, except a son in California, gathered at the bedside as he sank late Friday and failed to recover.
Commissioner of Corporations Garfield testifies he did not claim power to compel information and denies promising immunity. He says only confidential figures of individuals were protected and names were not disclosed. He also denies offering confidential treatment for all information and any oath statements. He was the government’s first witness as packers rested their case before noon.
Indianapolis reports the American Society of Equity mobilizing 200000 farmers for a March 1 strike. Members will refuse to market crops unless prices meet equity officials’ decree, aiming at at least $1 per bushel for wheat. Kansas and Minnesota canvassed for support. authorities warn market disruption.
Privy Councillor Ivanoff, director general of the Vistula railroad, was fatally shot on Bracka street by an unknown assailant. He had led opposition to a recent railroad strike and had fired many workers involved. In Dayton, Roy Mendenhall died in hospital after a self inflicted wound following a murder and attempted suicide.
Washington Feb 24 Senate interstate commerce panel approves reporting the Hepburn railroad rate bill without change by 8 to 5 with a Democrat majority balance. Tillman of South Carolina chosen to report the measure in a 5 to 3 vote. Republicans hold a 3 2 edge on the abstract resolution.
The record notes Senate passage of a pure food bill by 63 to 4 to curb adulterated goods in DC and territories. The House weighs Army appropriations and an adjournment to honor former Speaker Henderson. Knox files railroad rate legislation while studies on interstate coal and oil handling proceed.
Federal Judge Amidon in Fargo upheld the state Pure Paint Law as constitutional. The ruling centers on paint ingredients labeling and enforcement powers. Separately, a fatal fight near Minot followed a dispute between neighbors, yielding a jury verdict review and a man’s death deemed from skull fracture. The North Dakota Retail Merchants Association held a convention in Minot with over 200 attendees and elected officers.
Chicago officials report Johann Hoch was hanged at 1 34 p m in the county jail for murdering his wife Marie Welcker Hoch He faced death calmly and prayed for law officers His last words claimed innocence and lawyers vow further appeals to the U S Supreme Court to challenge the execution and press further action if necessary
The Mascot te carried Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth and Edwin V Morgan the new American minister to Cuba The group was greeted by Cuban officials including Palma s military aide and the American legation staff They planned to stay a week and were escorted to the minister s residence by a Cuban aide de camp and a decorated tug.
State Superintendent Vindives announced that Mutual Reserve Life Insurance of New York will not file its 1905 business statement with Missouri and will withdraw from the state. Vice President George D. Widredge sent a letter stating the action, which relieves the superintendent from issuing an ouster order he had prepared.
Berlin feb 24 the federal council approved the reichstag action passing the bill extending the new German tariff to the united states until june 30 1907 and sent the measure to the emperor for his signature
Minneapolis and Duluth report wheat futures and spot quotes with varying grades. Cattle hogs and sheep prices are listed for St Paul and Chicago markets, with May and July futures noted for several commodities.
Arnold Vanven eighteen of St. Louis shot and killed himself in his home. He was the ninth family member to die by suicide, including his father, grandmother, six aunts and cousins, all within days. He supported six siblings and grew discouraged by the struggle to earn a living.
Judge Goss directs a verdict of acquittal for Frank Guthrie charged with noiding in the fifer de Erde for the wiltint of the hyotler Ia yard. The defense claimed self defense after a quarrel with a brother. the jury found him not guilty. District officials in Willimon report the case in a contentious local matter.
A young man living with his mother near Sheldon, South of Sheldon, became despondent over life and shot himself in a neighboring cornfield, ending his life. The incident follows a period of bitterness about his future and brand choices.
A scrambled OCR fragment covers a twentieth annual American News meeting, New York city ceremonies, court actions, naval retirements, mining firm deals, and tragic losses. Names such as Willian Swarker and Major General Thomas J. Wood appear alongside references to Milwaukee, San Francisco, and other places, with scattered dates and figures. The text mixes obituaries, court notes, and industry mentions in a dense, incomplete panel.
President Roosevelt urges further efforts to reach a coal wage agreement and avert a strike by United Mine Workers. Mitchell reports a national convention on soft coal and bituminous schedules, with talks continuing between miners and operators to restore industrial peace.
Historical notes recount General Grosvenor of Athens being defeated on the first ballot in a party nomination. Albert Doucaln of Chillicothe won, with 20 votes believed to have supported Grosvenor. Doucaln, a veteran public figure, later figures in Ohio political circles.
In New Jersey a baker, Radel, faced two assailants who entered his stable near his terrace. They robbed the safe of about $4,000 at gunpoint and escaped. four family members were reported killed in a related British- area incident, details scarce.
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