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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
2
A collage of vignettes including claims of gold from water and travel gossip about James Van Alen in London. It notes fashion, reform, a Welsh revival, poems by Alfred Austin, and odd regulatory quips about Holland’s auto laws.
Wealthy New Yorkers form a company to clean houses with an air process. They intend to test the method on the public using heated air, signaling a push toward a new cleaning technology with potential health and safety concerns.
Attacks on the character of garden seeds distributed to the people by Uncle Sam are noted. The piece suggests someone has planted a few of the seeds and calls for defense of the program and its beneficiaries.
The text denies a claimed Harvard endowment of 5 million by Andrew Carnegie and notes several unrelated items including seeds in congress, naval tattooing, a Tennessee betting ban, and Mme. Schumann-Heink renouncing allegiance to the German emperor.
In the East during the blizzard milk fetched 50 a quart in Atlantic City New Jersey. The man who sold it earned infamy if the milk was watered down.
The authentic story of nine sets of triplets in a single South Dakota family shows stork lore may not reflect constant flight. The tale underscores remarkable fertility or coincidences in a region noted for unusual births.
A Princeton University hall theft during dinner hours saw a sneak thief enter rooms and steal about $1000 in jewelry and valuables within minutes. Authorities seek witnesses and reviewing campus security footage.
Dr. Von Schron states the arborescence and fructification of crystals in a mi robe cause incurable phthisis. The remark reflects Boston’s isolate while noting a massive $5,000,000 diamond found in South Africa was split into stones.
The fragment references Prof Ernst Haeckel and his books The Riddle of the Universe and The Wonders of Life and asks for a monograph. It mentions The Mystery of the Female pigeon and a desire to apply knowledge.
Rebels near Santo Domingo move to assassinate the president as forces brace for possible war. Leaders may fail to restrain the insurgents, signaling a grave political crisis.
Washington reports a plot to assassinate Dominican President Morales amid a revolt tied to an American protectorate. Rear Admiral Sigsbee sails from Monte Christi to reinforce the Caribbean squadron as tensions rise and rebel forces gather.
A fire at the International Woodwork planing mill in Milwaukee on February 25 killed Lieut. William Morgan of Engine Company No. 3. Five firefighters were hurt while rescuing him. The blaze wrecked the mill office kiln sheds storage barn and caused about 35000 to 40000 in losses. Kruecke Bros foundry suffered roughly 3000 in damage.
Minneapolis interests led by Robert W. Turnbull negotiate to buy Sierra Lumber Co holdings in Northern California. The deal covers about 100000 acres of timber land with mills in Butte and Plumas counties and a California lumber yard plus other interests. The asking price is about 2 million dollars.
Louis M. Hardy and his wife, both about forty, were found dead in bed in Homer Michigan. Each was shot once in the head and once under the heart. Police pursue a murder theory as the bodies’ positions suggest neither committed the acts.
Edward Anderson, juror in the Eagle murder case at Sault Ste. Marie Michigan, was taken ill and hospitalized with possible pneumonia. If he does not recover the trial may be adjourned or restarted. Chief Swart testified he has seen the defendant frothing at the mouth.
The president has issued a proclamation summoning the Senate to convene at 12 o clock noon on March 4 to receive communications from the executive. Theodore Roosevelt proclaims the extraordinary session to meet at the Capitol in Washington, with John Hay serving as secretary of state.
Paris February 25 The international commission finished its inquiry into the North Sea incident and will publish its report at 3 pm tomorrow The decision is described as balanced with no clear victory for either side and seen as moderately favorable to Great Britain while preserving Russia's self respect
Ludington Mich February 25 After twelve days trapped in Lake Michigan ice the steamer Pere Marquette No 4 of the Michigan Salt Transportation Company reaches harbor with barely enough coal to run boilers. The crew did not burn furniture as earlier reports claimed.
Pittsburg residents push for clean politics after District Attorney Stewarts claims 5 000 illegal votes were cast on each side in the Larkin McLean controller contest and vows to prosecute all offenders.
In Mendota Illinois on February 26 editors from two city papers contest the mayoral post. Sun Bulletin editor Ruggles runs against Reporter editor Kieselbach with each blasting the other's bid while boosting their own campaign.
Senator Clapp grounds an amendment to the river and harbor bill for a preliminary survey to connect Winnibigoshish and Portage lakes by a canal. The proposal aims to map a feasible waterway between the two bodies, signaling a major inland navigation project.
The senate approved Senator Nelsons measure extending by one year the deadline for the International Falls Bridge and Terminal Company to complete the Rainy river crossing in Minnesota.
Mrs Tomka Krause, defendant in a Worthington Minnesota murder trial, sues the Modern Woodmen lodge for the death benefit of her husband.
J K Taylor of Galt Iowa died instantly at the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific depot in Galt when struck by an extra freight west bound. Taylor was hard of hearing.
Budapest February 23 Julius Justh of the Kossuth party was elected president of the lower house, winning by 62 votes over the Liberal candidate. The result reflects a shift in parliamentary leadership.
Henry Ajo of Tamarack City, a Finn who came to the United States fifteen years ago leaving his family in Finland, is diagnosed with leprosy by Dr. C. F. Rompf in Calumet Michigan on February 23.
A dangerous explosive device packed in a pale blue paper box addressed to Senator Penrose was found in a Philadelphia mailbox. Detectives opened it safely. the note hinted at actions at the inauguration and referenced President Roosevelt, suggesting a crank with deadly motives, likened to Guiteau.
The Danish minister of justice reintroduces a bill to establish the whipping post for thugs in the Reichstag. Roosevelt's letter supporting whipping for wife beaters circulates, influencing opinion and likely shifting the bill toward passage.
Washington Feb 25 Gen Miles will not receive active pay while serving on Gov Douglass staff though detailed by the war department to instruct the Massachusetts militia. The army appropriation bill provision on retired officers was rewritten to apply to both past and future cases.
Milk consumers in Chicago face a new dairy cartel as the city’s leading dealers form an organization to regulate milk supply. The move concentrates influence among the major firms in Chicago.
Nashville Tennessee February 25 Reverend Joshua Godby a Southern Methodist minister died at Bethel Ridge Kentucky aged ninety two He is survived by one hundred ten grandchildren Five of his sons are ministers
Albert L Caldwell and David Flaughter held on grand larceny charges in Salt Lake City identified as Cody bank robbers under $5000 reward. Both deny the accusation and offer to return for questioning.
A. W. Taft of Independence Virginia reports in a 1904 letter that after twelve years of falling hair and dandruff he used one box of Cuticura Ointment and one cake of Cuticura Soap to clear his scalp and reverse hair loss. His hair is now growing well and he praises Cuticura Soap as a toilet soap.
The Houston Post quotes a wry exchange where one suitor explains choosing Harold for marriage because he proposed while Leslie did not. The remark highlights social notions of status and initiative in a lighthearted vein.
A jumble of light quips and old ads. The piece cites a Philadelphia joke about Crabbe and his cornet, a Frank J. Cheney testimonial note for Hall’s Catarrh Cure, and a humorous undertaker quip about buying a solid mahogany coffin.
A brief Philadelphia Press item features dialogue between Robbie and Uncle John about becoming a soldier. Robbie jokes his small size will cause enemies to miss him, highlighting a lighthearted exchange on courage and danger.
Ragson Tatters-Gon taunts are quoted from the Philadelphia Press as he alleges harassment toward a woman who offered a meal in exchange for wood. The piece presents a charged exchange amid quarrels over consent and propriety.
A witty exchange between Bills and Wills suggests the money issue remains unsettled, framed as a perpetual performance at Wills’s residence. The Philadelphia Telegraph captures the quip highlighting ongoing financial debate.
Miss Peachis laments a sudden change and notes Alfred is in debt as letters reveal weekly updates. Nervey and Mr. Nervey discuss arranging a talk with Jim, while Miss Peachis asks for a phone call when the father is home. The Philadelphia Press quotes the exchange.
In a casual exchange the group notes four rounds of drinks. Markley consistently orders a Scotch highball each time while Luschman recalls a different order the last time a Hotch Skyball was requested.
Report by Lothrop and Johnson patent lawyers lists Northwestern inventors awarded patents last week. Names include Thomas Brennan St. Louis Park Minn lifting disk drill grain drill band cutter and feeder Myron Gilbert Ecker Peri Gifford Brain erd James King Rochester Minn Henry Lewis Minneapolis Minn cigar box filler William Nie buhr Fielden Minn armored mitten Frank Saxon Worthington Minn wheel.
A brief quoted exchange contrasts greed and discontent. Seedy asks for more than enough, Greedy replies I never had enough, attributed to the Detroit Free Press.
In a humorous exchange, Baldo Beaumont-Gee questions Clarence about his whereabouts as Clarence reveals he has just returned from a personally conducted ten day all expenses tour to the island.
Tess Miss Skinnay expresses a reluctance to attend the opera, joking that she simply cannot bear to go and uses a playful mispronunciation to convey her message.
J B Corton of Deppe North Carolina reports years of back pain and inability to lift ten pounds. After using Dean's Kidney Pills his back strengthened, he can walk or ride long distances, and he shares pills with neighbors with good results. Trial free from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. price 50 cents. When a woman loses all interest in fashions an undertaker gets a job.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a targeted remedy for female ailments. It cites experience at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo and includes testimonials and warnings against overwork, claiming benefits for nervous and reproductive health. A sample testimonial from Mrs. T. E. Huccett is presented, along with a promotion for The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser and order details.
A reflective line compares thoughts to diamonds noting they cost less trouble to find than to polish Beauchene, implying effort is required to refine ideas or character.
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