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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
2
The Scranton and Newark items sit beside remarks on Harvard money claims and new bridges. Quips about a Russian doctor, Chicago winters, and a Midwest note on onions reveal a collage of curiosities, crimes, science, and social foibles from the era.
A group plans to march seventy miles to reach civil courts in Mexico for a fair trial. The event emphasizes seeking justice and legal accountability, with participants determined to press their case in the Mexican judicial system.
Reports from Juarez describe an attempted explosion at the Mexican barracks in the city, with two nitroglycerine charges causing partial damage and several insurgents captured or wounded. Simultaneously near Douglas Arizona federal forces prepare for a potential clash as tensions rise along the border.
Fragmentary report from Carson indicates the Nevada assembly passed a woman suffrage bill and submits it to the voters. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the move advances women's voting rights locally.
A fragmented report notes Senator Tus tan of South Carling asserting a weather or wind related claim. The garbled text references a past event and comments about a person named Wiese and a sale.
Mrs Melber was found guilty of strangling her year old son George in Albany. The court heard she killed him in a desolate area then claimed she would appeal. The verdict drew tears from her sister and intense public interest in the case.
In Crows Nest district western Canada talks stall as unions demand recognition. About 3000 miners face potential idling and 15000 tons of coal daily output could be affected. Settlement prospects look unlikely with April 1 lease agreements nearing expiry and new pact talks ongoing. Chicago to host next National Wholesale Liquor Dealers convention amid ongoing committee discussions.
Former Iowa congressman Walter I Smith of Council Bluffs takes oath as judge on the Trusted States current Court of Appeals before Judge McPherson. President Taft had appointed Smith to fill a vacancy created by Vandegvante Gaynor’s promotion to Arsilvate. In New York Adams Express drivers vote to return to work after addressing grievances with Mayor Gaynor overseeing settlement.
A federal grand jury charged Mineare and associates accused of orchestrating a scheme involving former RFR executives and financiers. The indictment outlines roles of brokers in manipulating investments and illicit payouts tied to the scheme. Authorities pursue asset seizures and further charges as the case proceeds.
A federal indictment details a complex Alaska coal land fraud involving Frost Dunnan, Watson, and Saunders with claims in the Watson group and Mulleka coal lands. The scheme allegedly used forged filings and misrepresented land use to secure two tracts for conspirators and insiders, with bonds set at $5,000 each as prosecutors prepare to try defendants in Seattle.
Reports from Chattanooga indicate freight movement has resumed on the Cincinnati New Orleans Texas Pacific road with regularity. No disorders are reported on the line between Somerset and Oakdale, unlike earlier unrest by white firemen.
Dozens of torn harem skirts were seized as souvenirs after a mob tore them from wearers, forcing police to disperse the crowd in Rio de Janeiro as the first such skirts were seen in the city.
Robert Calvert longtime surveyor of Customs in La Crosse, noted as a Fenian era helper at Lake Erie, died after a long illness. He had served thirty years with the La Crosse Board of Trades as a leading local figure.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Theodore Roosevelt denouncing Senator Lorimer and Oklahoma's governor as unfit. A disastrous Iowa fire is noted, briefly mentioning a business district blaze, substantial losses, and firefighting efforts.
An explosion in San Francisco caused a fire that destroyed five automobile store buildings on Van Ness Avenue. The blaze gutted the structures and contents with an estimated loss of $100,000.
Edward Grey's address stirs strong public support as speakers push for a permanent tribunal. Lord Reay hints at new discussions, signaling possible policy shift amid wartime diplomacy.
London reports Sir Edward Grey’s speech as liberals rally behind his foreign policy push for Anglo American arbitration. Conservative papers and Irish delegates voice skepticism while Labour and nationalist members debate feasibility. Lord Reay welcomes a possible permanent arbitration tribunal as a path to closer Britain and United States ties.
Labor tensions erupt as 35 ed-employes of United States and Wells Fargo Express join Adams Express drivers plus several smaller carriers in a threatened nationwide strike. A midnight conference fails to avert action as unions vow to walk if demands are not met, prompting police protection and widespread disruption of wagon service across the district.
In Des Moines the Progressive party candidate Kenyon trails by nine votes as the Senate race to replace the late HE Dattiuer goes to a recount. The deadlock persists with Kenyon's camp claiming voter support for a constitutional issue while Democrats and Republicans hover around the same tally.
A fire swept the American League Grandstand at Washington Burn Washington from March 1 to 4, destroying the baseball park grandstand and bleachers. Plumbers were at work. insurers estimated losses around 2000 dollars with coverage. Nearby Maiden Rock and Maiden Rock Wis were reportedly visited by investigators as damage figures rose to about 68000, with insurance at 20000.
Chicago and Linton men race to locate a distant relative of Patrick Gahan who died intestate in San Diego. The estate may yield four thousand dollars plus six thousand in cash. Helos a desler in Linton seeks a sister or aunt in Chicago who could be the heir and claims a wartime GI background. Detectives pursue the lead through Captain Woods and Detective Kane.
Thirty seven men indicted in Danville Illinois with fourteen political offenses. Grand jury dismissed to April 17 ahead of city election. William Brown cited for taking money to influence votes. Resolutions seek a law restrictin g vote buying with five year disfranchisement and life ban.
Iowa Representatives approved a bill prohibiting saloons within five miles of state educational institutions by a vote heavily against two. The measure as passed restricted saloons in cities above 200,000 people. a reconsideration motion followed. Noted: horse smugglers Smugagle Gobe and Sparks fined $11 after crossing from Alberta. horses not broken and refused entry delayed the crossing.
Yankton banks show a net deposits rise of over 100000 since the January 7 statement. Four banks listed for March 7 in Yankton South Dakota report the overall gain.
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