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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
2
News briefs from Washington to abroad cover political moves, court actions, and notable events. Includes mentions of Taft Roosevelt and McKinley era figures, a tornado tragedy in Arkansas, naval cadets sailing for Honolulu, and rising labor tensions with the miners. Obituaries note Col Weygant and Maj Zalanski.
Anxious to move laws permitting mergers Harriman plans a conference in Pasadena with railroad leaders to discuss a uniform rate system and mutual aid between strong and weak lines. He expects congress to amend interstate commerce powers to allow a merger and extended credit, promising rapid improvements and job growth if enacted.
Charles Simmons, an longtime Littie Falls resident, entered the First National Bank to obtain a $1000 loan for farm property. In a private conference the lender refused immediate cash, Peters says Simmons drew a revolver. Bank staff alerted others, Simmons was captured by the sheriff and held in the county jail.
Fairmont Minnesota March 16 Miss Winnifred Freitag eighteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Hermann Freitag respected residents of Fairmont shot herself through the heart with a revolver in her room at her parents home around 3 yesterday afternoon. Family members hearing the report found her dead with the revolver nearby.
Duluth March 16 Howard Gilliat a wealthy Englishman feared burial alive and in his will filed in probate court yesterday he placed a stipulation that a friend ensure he is dead before burial by having a physician pierce his heart with a sharp instrument to be certain he would not be buried alive
Market notes from Minneapolis and Duluth dated March 15 show No. 1 northern wheat at 1.16, No. 3 at 1.15 with May 1.15, durum No. 1 at 1.02, and various rye corn and green prices. Cattle listings include steers at 4.50 to 5.00, cows 2.50 to 3.00, with muttons and lambs also referenced.
In Poughkeepsie March 16 The sophomore class at Vassar College announced the students chosen to carry the daisy chain on class day in June The honor goes to the prettiest members of the class led by Sarah Caroline McDaint St Paul Helen Clara Congdon Duluth and other named selections from Milwaukee South Bend and Pittsburgh
In Oxford, Pennsylvania, Foxhounds are being trained to act as caddies to hunt and guard golf balls. Trainer Frank Byrow, a hound and beagle breeder, reports initial fetch instincts giving way to guarding the balls. Duburow aims to train collies for the same task to carry clubs on their backs, reducing the need for human caddies.
A Paris banker, tricked by a hoax, was photographed riding a dromedary at the Jardin d Acclimatation. The anonymous note named him general manager of a government bank in Morocco and urged camel training. The man now must avoid his circle to escape exposure.
Mrs. Frank Roseboom of Moscow Idaho recalls hereditary kidney trouble. She suffered nervousness poor eyesight bad circulation restless sleep irregular heart action and a weak back. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills she claims relief from all symptoms. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Philadelphian recalls Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf stating that rising American divorce reflects better treatment of wives versus Europe and hints husbands will improve. He contrasts this with critics who only see evil, using a boarding school girl anecdote about skirts to illustrate illogic.
A San Francisco observer recalls Jack London in Melbourne collecting stories and sketches, recounting a touring actor who faced hissed and egged crowds before triumph. Various snippets touch on diplomacy, marriage, and the odd moral quips about business, while ads note cream buyers and household remedies.
Alfred Blaisdell secretary of state issued charters for multiple North Dakota entities including Bethel Lutheran church Battle View Norman Lutheran Congregation church White Earth Bethlehem Scandinavian Lutheran Free church Sherwood and Norwegian Lutheran Evangelical Synod of Palermo. Also noted are incorporations of Northwestern Trust Co Grand Forks Pagel Farming Co Chaffee TriCounty State Bank Edinburg Farmers Elevator Knox Realty Co Oberson Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran church Security Investment Co Gordon Spring Water Co Hankinson Cooperative Co and Lutherische Kongregationale St Paulus Gemeinde Malcolm with stock amounts and principal incorporators listed. A separate item reports Frank Morrison and George Dean gaining liberty from Cass County Jail amid rumors of outside help. Another short item details 21 years for manslaughter for William Howard in Devils Lake and other sentences for related defendants.
In Devils Lake Great Northern cashier O J Hoepner was shot in the head by discharged cashier E M Bryant who then turned the gun on himself. Hoepner died within twenty minutes, Bryant at eleven o'clock. The incident occurred at the depot after Bryant learned of a suspected shortage in his accounts. Hoepner had just discharged Bryant and was checking him out when the shooting happened.
News notes report Medora and John Hughes along with Andrew Patrick arrested on charges of holding up Conductor Sylvester's N P passenger train at Fryberg with weapons. Other items include a fatal saw accident near Bismarck, an insanity ruling in Grand Forks, and a university debate victory for South Dakota over North Dakota on Limeux act disputes.
A jumble of homely bits. Advice on hiring skilled painters and avoiding owner interference. Mentions National Lead Co offers a House Owner's Painting Outfit No. 49 and other product pitches. Also includes quips and product blurbs about eye remedies and cough syrups.
Grand Forks detectives pursue thieves who looted a box car at Hannah worth 400 dollars in merchandise mainly canned goods left on a sidetrack. Great Northern officials investigate. Bismarck lawmakers report a 5882 dollar shortfall in state superintendent of instruction fees. dispute over funds and expenses. Pla Bon Mrs. Harry Brown dies by poisoning. husband and home mourn. Milton Auguste Clare threatens Luke Sweetman with a gun at the Northwestern hotel in Milton. Cleveland contemplates a new high school building to handle growing enrollments, possibly like Buchanan. Minot Judge Goss denies arrest of judgment for Dr. Thor Moeller in a second degree murder case and raises bond to 10000 dollars. Minot Pierce, a traveling salesman, settles with Soo Line over a fall on icy platform for 5000 dollars. Stanley Fire at Mark Miller’s furniture store destroys parts of the business district, losses about 35000 dollars.
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