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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1903
Page
2
A gag the Linton column from Emmons County Record jokes about Sir Thomas Lipton returning to England and a rich American girl’s view, while quips touch on marriage, sports rules, telegrams at sea, safe pedestr ian streets, cod liver oil prices, gunboats, floorwalkers, Emerson studied batting, Klondike output, doorknobs nutrition, and Adirondack fencing.
A New Zealand yachtsman announces he intends to challenge for the America’s Cup. He does not specify whether he will use a catamaran or a war canoe. A season’s harvest from 16 million to 40 million young oysters is noted. The oyster is described as thriving beyond the housefly in lethality.
A young bank clerk suffered apoplexy after the horse carrying his $2 faltered in the homestretch. He should not have placed any bet.
The article reflects on the thrill and danger of rapid trolley travel and imagines future human flight. It credits persistent experimenters like Prof Langley with the motto Dont give up the airship indicating optimism about aviation progress.
The Nebraska Supreme Court holds that dogs are competent witnesses though they cannot be sworn, while some humans remain incompetent regardless of oaths. The ruling foregrounds animal testimony within legal proceedings and contrasts canine credibility with human fallibility.
A speculative note wonders if a joint Japan Russia clash could channel a portion of gate receipts toward furnishing a palace that Andrew Carnegie is building for The Hague Tribunal, tying sport proceeds to an international project.
Edmund J. James urges a young man seeking business work to complete college by age twenty or twenty one. His position emphasizes early specialization and readiness for the business world.
The gentlemanly assassin who aided King Peter’s ascent is promoted to a high army post. Peter’s faults are noted but ingratitude is not. A sermon may come on the Jennie Bosschieter case and its link to the Paterson flood that left hundreds homeless and caused $2,000,900 in damage.
Martin Thir, a Hungarian who escaped the St. Pierre volcano disaster, reached Paris days ago and was killed by an automobile.
The piece lauds the South Carolina razorback as the best peg in the world amid boosterism. It notes Washington autumn social scenes with Senator Tom Piatt appearing as a dashing bridegroom.
Army captain Smoke, Yale University military instructor, aims to update his newte to Sfhokeldis to stay current in his profession.
Mrs. L. Q. C. Lamar wife of a former supreme court justice died at her Macon Georgia home. Harriet Alice Richards state regent for Wyoming DAR and wife of the general land office commissioner died in Washington from heart trouble. Rev. W O Connell favored as Boston archbishop coadjutor candidate. Keokuk oldest Sac Fox Indian died at the Sac and Fox agency north of Prague Oklahoma at eighty five. B Kuppenheimer Chicago clothing firm president died of Brights disease at seventy five.
The fifth general synod of the Evangelical church in session at Berlin passes a resolution to close loans during church hours and imposes restrictions on Sunday amusements. Official notices report visits planned by rulers and ambassadors to key global figures, including Durand and Curzon, with potential shifts in diplomatic postings.
Coroner's jury finds a crime occurred at the Bechtel residence with one or more persons in the home responsible. Authorities allege involvement by a family member after the fact, aiming to identify the principal culprit and pursue charges.
Allentown Pennsylvania November 1 1910 coroner's inquest into Mabel Bechtel body found in an areaway concludes death from a skull fracture caused by a blow at her Cedar Street home between October 25 and October 27. jury cites unknown assailant and names Mrs Catherine Bechtel Martha Bechtel John Bechtel Charles Bechtel and Alois Eckstein as accessories after the fact. Warrants issued. bail set for Mrs Bechtel 1000 Martha Bechtel 400 Eckstein 500. John and Charles Bechtel jailed. habeas corpus sought.
A series of fires causes extensive damage from Paducah to Pontiac. Losses include 250000 in the wholesale district, 42000 at Bishop Ridley college in Canada, and 75000 at Beaudette plant in Michigan. Casualties include Rev. B. P. Horney struck by a streetcar and 15 hurt in Cleveland streetcar crash.
The report notes William Schwab found emaciated in Vienna amid European distress. Toscano acts drunkenly firing salute after arrest over an assassination attempt on Diaz. Dominican revolutionaries seize Santiago as Jiminez influence grows. A.E. Curtis secures Vatican cooperation for St Louis exposition with details pending.
Louise Drant, 12, confesses to poisoning foster mother Mrs Kate Drant in Indianapolis. George Jageers arrested for murdering Mrs Victor C Bevans at Port Jervis NY. Tacoma Seattle interurban rail station found with four sticks of dynamite ready to light. Jail guarding feared lynching in progress.
A roundup of boxing news includes George Gardner training up for a heavyweights bid, Eddie Hanlon posting a $250 deposit for Aurelia Herrera, Charlie Burns returning next month for a welterweight bout, Danny Dougherty and Chester Goodwin signing to meet in Boston, and other ringside updates. Seventeen provincial boards back Arthur Ferguson for the Philippine commissioners vacancy as Gov Taft prepares to depart. A Boston clash over socialist speech at Faneuil Hall ends in disruption, and a Ham ilton man pleads a violent encounter with a young woman at church. amid crimes and weather, regional notes roll in from New England to the Pacific coast.
In New York Samuel J. Parks walking delegate of House smiths and Bridgemen Local Union No 2 was convicted of extortion for taking $500 from Tiffany studios as an initiation fee linked to union contracts last January. The jury reached guilty verdict in twelve minutes over two ballots. He faces sentencing a week later.
A large Baltimore and Ohio grain elevator and the four story Woodward flour mill were destroyed in a blaze. One man Harry Mc Williams died on the roof, while John B Lyons Daniel Murphy Gustav B Grinow John Burns and John Myers suffered serious injuries from falling walls. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars.
In Ponchatoula on November 1 ex U S official Blanchard and Gen Leon Jastremski, Democratic nominees for governor, clashed after Blanchard challenged Jastremski to name a mentioned trickster. Jastremski named Blanchard. Blanchard called him a liar and Jastremski struck Blanchard.
The steel steamer Wawa loaded with 000 tons of ore ran aground last night on the old waterworks foundation. If a storm comes she may be wrecked. It would take at least thirty six hours to release under favorable conditions. The Wawatam is owned by United States Steel and valued at 150000 dollars.
In Evansville Indiana on October 29 Wesley Burris, a Black man, was convicted for taking part in last week’s riot. He faces a sentence ranging from two to fourteen years in the penitentiary, the fourth man convicted so far.
An explosion in the Green Tree tunnel of the Wa- Yast railroad near Pittsburg on October 29 killed W. Lee and badly injured Harry Payne. Harry Gordon was also hurt. The incident left others seriously cut and is under investigation.
James J. Hill, Paris Gibson, J. K. Toole, W. A. Clark, and Joseph M. Dixon form the arbitration board appointed by Montana business and labor groups to resolve the Amalgamated Copper and Heinze faction clash in Butte. The governor may call a special legislative session Friday. Hill was elected president at the first meeting and the plan was laid out.
A girl dressed as a boy named Eunice Bradford was turned over to police in Little Falls Minnesota. She said she was bound for Fargo from Hudson Wisconsin seeking work. She had a Smith and Wesson revolver and 1.55 in cash. Her mother is dead and an older sister lives in Wisconsin. She will be sent to Red Wing unless her identity is proven.
A small boat carrying Emma Mails Carl Mails Nellie Olson Henry Martin Fred Shearer and Varnum Shearer capsized near Byron Dam on the Wisconsin River. Emma Mails Carl Mails and Nellie Olson drowned while the others reached shore. Carl Mails and Fred Shearer tried to rescue them. Carl Mails was pulled under as one of the girls gripped him.
New Richmond Wisconsin November 1 Treasurer L A Baker is rapidly paying off the premiums from the annual fair of the New Richmond Park and Agricultural association. The premium list totaled 1000 dollars with several hundred exhibitors. Mrs George McCartney led with the largest exhibit count and premium total 39 38. W C Riley of Hudson Prairie received 30 50 as the next largest payment.
Two young women were arrested in a Fargo joint while intoxicated and jailed for 15 dollars each. Local Christian women seek their release. The pair formerly taught school and later worked at a sanatorium. One woman lists Minnesota as home. Both use assumed names and hide their identities.
In Volga City Iowa on November 1 R D White found his hay stacks burning and could not save them. The next morning farm hands found a burned corpse near the flames with throat cut and skull crushed. Nearby were small bottles and a grip frame, suggesting foul play.
Clarkesville Iowa November 1 A brakeman C V Cassadey on a gravel train for the Chicago Great Western railway was instantly killed near a Shell Rock River bridge west of town while switching and opening a buckle on a car. His parents live at North McGregor Iowa.
Warroad Minnesota report says two Indians Joe Copeness and Waterman are believed drowned after a canoe with groceries left Warroad yesterday. The craft and supplies were found washed ashore at Buffalo Point amid heavy winds and large waves likely capsizing the boat.
Sioux City Iowa November 1 All doubt as to the identity of the body shipped from Independence hospital was removed when surgeons revealed the head had been sawed in two for an autopsy distorting features. Funeral services followed and the body was buried.
Pillager Minnesota October 29 unknown robbers broke into the local post office blown open the safe and took 100 dollars in silver. They overlooked 300 dollars in stamps and a package of notes. A revolver a box of cigars and a bundle of notes were also taken from Bacon's Drug Store nearby.
Edward Tanner, a Swiss native, entered the White House seeking protection from pursuers in an airship. He claimed German specialist Dr. Koch chases him, with a bizarre worldwide escape plot. Police detained him for sanity examination. no weapon found.
Grief-stricken husband spoke of the late Emma Booth-Tucker who died in a railroad wreck. Mourners gathered at Princess rink heard a pathos filled eulogy detailing the leader's many good deeds. The service drew prominent Salvation Army officers and the casket was later moved to Pennsylvania depot for transport to New York.
The body of a man who poisoned himself with carbolic acid was found on the outskirts of San Antonio. Officers identify him as Alfred A Buck, wanted in Mapleton Minnesota for embezzling $17 000 from Mapleton State Bank. Buck left Mapleton Oct 10 and appeared in San Antonio Oct 20, using the name George M Hall of Clinton Missouri. Mapleton authorities have been notified.
A broad Colorado storm, starting as rain then turning to snow, disrupted railroad operations statewide. Mountains received heavy snowfall while temperatures remained mild and wind was not severe. In Michigan, 16 year old Allen Cat Hne drowned after a log fell into water near a mine mill site.
Bend, Ind., Nov. 1. John R. Haughton a student at South Bend high school died yesterday from blood poisoning caused by an injury received in a football practice game three weeks ago.
A Rock Island passenger train collided with a freight train near Troy Kansas on October 29. Two trainmen and fourteen passengers were injured as the freight failed to clear the curve in time.
A fisherman from Ladiow Ky., Beg Havus eter, drowned at Diamond lake near here while duck hunting on October fifth. Local authorities reported the incident and searched the area for hazards to prevent further tragedy.
An air brake convention report shows stopping distances improved by high speed brakes. At 110 pounds pressure a train at 80 mph halted in 2,240 feet, versus 0.5 miles at 70 pounds. Other speeds showed reductions from 840 to 700 feet at 50 mph and similar gains at 55, 60, 65, and 75 mph.
Local school teacher E J Thompson credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing his diabetes after two physicians failed. He says he took about ten boxes and the remedy restored his health, challenging the belief that diabetes is incurable and suggesting kidney treatment can improve diabetes in some cases.
The New York Press notes a fashion shift back to wooden staffs for umbrellas as fear of shocks from steel rods rises among electric car riders. Manufacturers have reintroduced the classic design to soothe concerns.
A quirky paragraph from an issue of Automobile Magazine presents mechanical characters speaking about their woes. The emery wheel and tire pump lament hardships while other parts join in with witty personifications.
A New York Mail and Express report recalls that the United States relies on imported horse hair from Germany and Russia for violin cello and bass bow creation and repair. White hair suits violins while black hair, stronger, suits cello and bass bows. Each 36 inch hank costs 20 to 30 cents and two hanks are needed for a cello bow.
A Brooklyn business man describes years of coffee dependence and nerve trouble. After trying Postum Food Coffee he stopped coffee entirely and recovered his health and color. He credits the change to Postum and notes he also converted a friend.
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