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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
2
A collage of brief notes touches on an ice trust price, a Monte Carlo bank, a record, political shifts in France, a new Pegasus comet, praise for William Waldorf Astor, and quips on sanatorium spellings, politeness and honesty, Dewey era coffee, Morgan’s handwriting, corset dangers, Carnegie in London, Missouri teachers’ whipping, and women proposing.
A Boston preacher contends that society women in the city swear horribly. He warns that continued close study of Browning could lead to harmful outcomes.
The Marquis of Queensberry, who has squandered a great fortune in ten years, is identified as the son of the renowned author of the rules bearing the Queensberry name. The old man is acknowledged for his legacy.
Alphonso XIII will likely refrain from telegrams of congratulations for Cuba’s upcoming birthday three days after his own coronation. The Cuban festivities proceed with public interest in diplomatic gestures.
A widow from Dayton Kentucky and a Hopkinsville merchant wed by telephone illustrating a novelty in union rites. The piece jokes that a true first-time bride would prefer a wireless ceremony with only the space of two arm lengths between stations separating the couple.
It is understood that J P Morgan receives 12500000 dollars of stock in the shipping combine for his services in organizing and financing it. This seems like a good price, but it should be remembered that Mr Morgan needs it. He buys Old Masters.
Attendance at the larger U.S. universities lists Harvard 5576, California 5 Minnesota 3536, Columbia 4422, Michigan 3812, Chicago 3727, Cornell 3216, Wisconsin 2812, Yale 2680, Pennsylvania 2520. The table ranks by headcount with Harvard and California at the top among peers.
Edinburgh Evening News reports J P Morgan showing interest in consolidating Scottish coal firms into a single venture with a $15,000,000 capital. The project aims to centralize control and may connect to influence over local Kirks and Carnegie pipe ambitions.
The patrons of the game pay to see the play, not to hear idle talk. The managers of the American Association of Baseball Clubs should heed this, focusing on action and quality on the field.
Hazleton Pennsylvania May 18 The anthracite mineworkers in convention yesterday unanimously decided on a plan to tie up country industries by enlisting all bituminous miners in the strike A special national convention of the United Mineworkers of America may be called to mobilize 449 000 miners The action could cause coal shortages halt railroads and disrupt many industries Officials doubt business interests would permit such a plan Indianapolis could host the call and five districts must sign to convene meanwhile engineers firemen and pump runners may be removed from mines to flood workings The region remains quiet five days into the strike with 145 000 idle Washington May 17 The National Civic Federation considers offering good offices and arbitration to end the dispute after further study and days of deliberation
In San Juan Puerto Rico on May 18 a clash between Las Turbas the mob and labor federation members left about a score of revolver shots fired through the principal streets. One man was wounded in the leg by a bullet. many were cut or pounded. Four men were hospitalized and six arrests recorded. The mob attacks had been anticipated by federation officials who reported daily warnings to authorities.
In Fort-de-France on May 18, Mount Pelee emitted bright flashes and thick glowing red clouds with lightining-like eruptions. Showers of cinders lasted about twenty minutes causing panic in Lorrain Marigot St Marie and La Trinite. Looting surged in St Pierre as authorities moved to protect Van Romondt firm notes and safes. about forty thieves were arrested yesterday.
Washington May 18 Secretary Moody receives telegram from Commander T C McLean reporting six thousand refugees fled to Fort de France and three thousand to Kingston after disasters in Martinique and St Vincent. Northern areas report many deaths and widespread suffering from hunger and thirst. Relief efforts hindered by mortality and vast dispersion. McLean plans return to Fort de France and St Pierre to recover consular records and possibly honor officials buried if remains are found.
A correspondent reports St. Vincent shrinking as the sea encroaches from ten feet to two miles near Georgetown and ash covers the island. Deaths are likely around 1,700 with about 1,500 bodies buried. Crops are ruined, ash fills streets, and soundings near Georgetown show seven fathoms. Lieutenant McCormick's Pocomac offers aid but Gov. Llewellyn says no immediate need.
Paris May 18 provincial France now grasps the Martinique situation. Towns and communes nationwide actively raise funds and vote resolutions of sympathy. The government places relief collection boxes in post offices. The Martinique relief fund totals 450000 francs at noon today.
In Manila on May 18 a secret revolutionary society akin to the Katipunan was uncovered. It organized mid April to simulate a revolution and force Congress to grant Philippine independence. Leaders were arrested. members are obscure, unknown to politicians or insurgents. Gen Chaffee ends negotiations with Moros in Mindanao and visits Samar before returning to Manila.
The London Mail asserts peace in South Africa is absolutely assured, citing Verzeining Boer leaders' attitude as indicating settlement. It credits British farm rebuilding generosity, noting about £5,000,000 granted for reconstruction.
United States District Attorney Vaughan of the Northern district of Alabama has received instructions to investigate the so called beef trust as it concerns Birmingham dealers. The investigation is underway and representatives of all packing houses have been notified to appear and testify.
Michael Levn kran was convicted in the United States circuit court yesterday for smuggling $25,000 worth of diamonds. He was arrested as he was leaving the steamer Kron Prinz Wilhelm Feb. 23 in New York.
Fire destroyed the Danaher & Melendy company's timber shed hay barn and tool shed with contents at Dollarville near Newbury Michigan on May 18. The loss is $6,000 with no insurance.
May 16 Minot North Dakota farmer Lacy Grooms driving west of town shot both hands with a shotgun blowing off two fingers on his right hand and tearing a hole in his left hand. He rested in a wagon with the butt of the gun on the bottom of the box the hands crossed on the muzzle. A nearby boy in front suffered shot injuries to the temple and coat sleeve was ripped off.
May 18 Port au Prince Haiti riots erupt near the palace as presidential guards fire on a mob. Delegates from southern towns arrive seeking a provisional government while northern leaders reject overtures to avert war after raising a $50,000 loan guaranteed by Cape Haitien and Gonaives customs receipts. The northern army plans a march on Port au Prince soon.
On May 18 Malcolm Mc Culloch, a noted telegraph operator, tried to drown himself in the lake at the foot of Wisconsin street. Patrolman Peck and several Northwestern Railway employees nearby pulled him out and he was taken to the emergency hospital.
Delano Minnesota voters in the independent school district election authorized seven thousand dollars in bonds to finance a new high school building. The action reflects local support for expanding educational facilities in Delano.
P. W. Heins a wealthy Ren ville county settler died in Melbourne Florida while seeking health. He left a widow and two sons and was a lifelong Methodist Episcopal church member.
Mu nising Paper company to build paper and pulp mills at Munising costing 450000 has been incorporated for 1000600 dollars. The project marks a major industrial investment in Marquette area with plans to establish two mills and create local jobs.
A Chicago lard refinery fire at Armour & Co in the Union stock yards injures 29, with five likely to die. The blaze caused by a tank explosion on the fifth floor destroys the plant, traps workers, and collapses a hog runway, sending about 1,000 people tumbling to the ground. Firefighters shift to rescuing spectators as the crowd swarms the area. The loss is estimated between $750,000 and $900,000.
May 18 report from Victoria notes a massacre at Paparatava German New Guinea where natives attacked a mission as they celebrated a house building. Mrs Wolff infant and several natives were slain while Miss Cog escaped. Police killed about thirty of the attackers.
Rioting over meat prices prompted the deployment of 500 reserve officers to the East Side as Hebrew women lead a boycott of local butcher shops. Many small shops remained closed after a mass meeting on Wednesday night resolved to continue the boycott while prices stay high.
Helena Mont May 18 The supreme court orders a Tuesday hearing on sensational charges filed by the Amalgamated Copper company in its injunction action against F August Heinze. The company alleges Heinze is blowing up slopes to conceal ore quantities at the Minnie Healy mine, a dispute over title and operations.
McRae Hartgering landed the largest trout of the year in Rapid Creek, a 22 inch fish weighing three pounds, bringing it into Rapid City on May 16. The season has seen excellent trout fishing along Rapid Creek this spring.
Deadwood May 16 Judge J Wathabaugh remains in a serious health condition and could not convene the circuit court Monday as previously ordered.
The Red River of the North valley in Minnesota and North Dakota is described as a unique watershed and farming region. It discusses its glacial origins, drainage challenges, flood patterns, and the Nilelike productivity, comparing it with the Nile and outlining US Geological Survey hydrographic efforts to measure discharge, locate reservoirs, and publish yearly gauges along the river and tributaries.
Valley City plans a grand three day event for state firemen June 3 to 5. An elaborate program includes a banquet and a grand ball, plus parades races and automobile motorcycle events with band concerts and other attractions.
Minot May 16 The evidence in the Coats murder trial is nearing completion. Coats admits firing but says the darkness and Braate's approach led him to believe kill was intended. The shot struck Braate in the jaw and he died instantly, with evidence supporting Coats's claim of self defense.
Washington May 15 The sub committee on naval affairs reviewed the bill to retire Captain Richard Hobson but did not reach a conclusion. Hobson spoke to the committee stating he should be placed on the retired list as requested by the committee.
Milwaukee defeats Columbus while Toledo downed Kansas City in another league matchup. Standings show Detroit leading with Chicago and Boston near the top as Washington and St. Louis hover. Rain interrupted games in St Paul and Minneapolis.
Western League updates show Cincinnati and New York atop standings with mixed results. Milwaukee, St Louis, Brooklyn and Philadelphia post varied scores as teams contest early-season positions. College baseball notes from Beloit and Knox College appear in the same column.
A Chicago woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Remedies with curing years of illness from irregular menses and ovarian troubles after failing to improve with a physician. She reports restored health and no pain for nearly a year, urging others to use the product.
Northwestern inventors dominated last week patent grants. Otto Branna of Minnesota earned a force pump, James MacKenzie of Minneapolis received a birge mortising machine, Daniel McLaren of Hinckley earned a punching machine, Samuel Moe of Minneapolis a combination tool, Albert Neller of Mapleton a cord cutting knife for grain binders, Emil Sahier of Waseca a fence wire stretcher. Lothrop Johnson, patent attorneys of St Paul assisted. State Sunday School Convention unfolds in Mayville May 27 to 23 with Alfred Day and delegates.
A Chicago Post quips that the man’s stenoskill proves extraordinary by taking down a church sewing circle discussion without missing a word. The remark highlights his precise transcription talent as a feat of expertness.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Base powder to make tight shoes fit, claim it cures swollen hot feet aching feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions with trial mail offer. Also praises Cole's Carbolisalve for burns sores eyes wounds and general ointment uses from a Belfast Me reader. Aman complains of failed schemes to get rich without work.
In Butte Nebraska a quarrel spilled into a fight at a club. Gray struck a man and another party, Dean, was reportedly involved as tension escalated. Authorities attended the scene and investigations began.
Fragmentary OCR text references the Gophers with scattered numbers and names. The readable portion mentions May and a monetary figure but lacks coherent context or complete entities to form a factual summary.
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