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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
3
A playful miscellany notes odd facts and social quips from Emmons County. It jokes about catnip cures, taxes, weddings, revolvers in St Petersburg, the Saxony dentist, Rockefeller’s cow, Canadian politics, and a Paris art factory, among other tidbits.
Rumors of legislature authorized institutional bonds for education prompt state treasurer McMillan to withhold funds. Courts must rule if these bonds are lawful investments for the permanent school fund as constitutional limits and investment rules are debated.
Dakota Historical Society revives active plan at Bismarck meeting with by laws adopted and a $1,000 state appropriation matched by private subscriptions. The drive targets Fort Abercrombie Walhalla Christian mission White Stone Hills and other sites. fireproof vaults favored. Notables include Col. C. A. Lounsberry and M. H. Jewell leading efforts with a large list of regional members. In nearby notes, William Hofer drowns in Wisconsin and a Fort Washington tannery fire causes $50,000 loss with rebuild planned.
Capt. Pershing’s column routs the sultan of Amparangan’s forces in Taraca country. Ten forts captured, over 115 Moros killed, 60 prisoners including the sultan, and two Americans killed with seven wounded. Spanish gunboat Velasco raised with hull intact.
Twelve men burned to death after a derailed CanadiAn Pacific work train near Dexter Ontario. The boarding car held thirty workers and was crushed as fire and wreckage trapped survivors. Dozens more were severely burned, with several expected to die.
Roanoke Va May 9 Nine men killed and five others injured three fatally in a rock slide at the east end of tunnel No 2 Eggleston Springs Giles county during double tracking of two tunnels by Norfolk and Western Railway contractors. A rock mass fell from the mountain side at a 45 degree angle burying laborers at work and ending nine lives.
Government soil work continues in Fargo under the U S Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural College Geological Survey. A large national effort aims to map soils statewide with Willard directing surveys across 275000 acres west of the Red River from Fargo to Wheatland and Buffalo and similar tracts near Jamestown and likely in the Devils Lake vicinity.
A soil survey conducted under Thomas A Cajny from Washington aimed to measure soil alkali, assess soil type and crop adaptability, study drainage and cultivation methods, and gauge moisture conservation. The twelve mile wide area west of the Red River in Grand Forks County was examined last season under Prof Charles M Hall, with findings to be published by the agricultural college geological survey and available from President Worst or Prof Willard.
Omaha union labor across crafts protests a sweeping injunction by U S District Judge Munger restricting meetings in halls. Gov Mickey and Gen Culver plan militia if local authorities fail. 3000+ strikers patrol streets with military precision amid strong arousal and organized ranks.
Los Angeles May 9 Acting under secret service orders police arrested a man suspected to be one of four Czolgosz brothers the assassin of President McKinley He is held without charges until after the president leaves town information is scarce it is claimed Czolgosz has lived in the city and worked at a local factory all details remain confidential.
President Roosevelt was formally welcomed in Redlands by Gov. Pardee and state legislators. He gave a brief address then toured the city and parks. Flowers bloomed everywhere as he toured San Bernardino and Riverside, where he spent the night after a California visit.
A London cable says Andrew Carnegie offers 200000 to obtain evidence to restore the character of Sir Hector MacDonald the Scotch general who killed himself in Paris amid rumors about his honor. Carnegie suspects a conspiracy wronged the general and that a War Office employee betrayed him with a plot.
May 9 Topeka. In the Kansas insane asylum inquiry, former attendant William Mason testified that new patients were made docile by orders of superiors. He said attendants used fists for punishment and, if feared, employed clubs.
Rev James Stafford pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Hazleton has perfected a stopper to make bottles non refillable. He previously secured a patent and declined a firm offer of 100000 dollars. Yesterday a Kentucky whisk distiller offered one million for the device which is under consideration.
Pope confirms Rev. Charles H. Colton as bishop of Buffalo after Propaganda report. Colton, rector of St. Stephen's Church in New York, is the new bishop designate following Rome's May report. Separately, Isaac Stigjer, a farmer in Rapho Township, was found dead with money missing after neighbors heard a shot.
A cablegram from London contested a newspaper report criticizing American peace efforts as untrue. Adjutant General Corbin has received the message and promises a forthcoming letter to address the claim. The exchange centers on accuracy of wartime propaganda and public opinion.
The House of Commons approves the land bill on its second reading by a vote of 443 to 26. Prime figures include Trish and others, as reported in today’s parliamentary coverage.
Charles R. Normandy, described as a one-armed man claiming to be an insurance agent, was arrested last night on a complaint by the A C U W. He is reported to be wanted by several lodges.
Reports say Dr Frank Daniel and solicitor of the county court were killed when a motorcar collided with a long train on the Georgia Northern line near Moultrie Georgia. The wreck occurred about seven miles west of town with several men injured or killed. Investigators seek details as authorities work to account for the victims and determine fault.
May 8. Mortarmen and workers went on strike last night, tying up the entire street car system. They demand the reinstatement of five local union officers who were discharged.
Clinton Iowa May 8 A burglar named Borer wanted in several cities was given a fifteen year sentence for breaking into the residences of Dr Hamilton and Ed Henle.
A jury convicts a man in a bribery case involving women of ill repute. The lengthy verdict process stretched nearly twenty four hours before reaching a decision.
Minneapolis May 9 Dr Albert Ames four times mayor of Minneapolis found guilty of bribery for taking 600 from women of ill fame to protect them from prosecution. Jury recommends mercy and awaits sentence. defense seeks stay and new trial before appealing to the supreme court.
The St. Cloud Journal Press reports an interview with R.8. a Great Northern conductor, exploring whether crews will accept the wage offer or support a strike over double-header trains and pay. The piece argues against widening the issue west of Chicago and notes potential effects on freight rates and competition in Minnesota.
In New York on May 9 Italian workers, urged by Chevalier Bianchi and Central Federated Union officials, voted to resume work. About 15 000 laborers reportedly accepted the assurance of $2 for eight hours, signaling a return to duty after pressure to continue the strike.
Benjamin Lippe known as Big Bill Mason was seized at the Eastern penitentiary gate after finishing a five year sentence. He faces a Washington DC housebreaking charge and is sixty years old.
Rome May 9 Pope Leo expressed great satisfaction at receiving the collection of presidential messages presented by President Roosevelt to his holiness.
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