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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1893
Page
2
Darwin claims some trailing vines seek the nearest object to twine around. The Chinese textile crafts reveal silk weaving in small dwellings with family participation in dyeing, weaving and spinning on simple looms.
The buffalos raised from calves at Lawrence Kansas are growing wild and unmanageable, refuting the idea that the animal can be fully domesticated.
Bailey, famed circus performer, kept two brook trout in a small aquarium. The fish would leap from the water to snatch flies pinched between his forefinger and thumb and would ring a tiny bell to signal they needed food.
A text describes the aquatic salamander reproducing new vertebrae bones and flesh after losing legs or tail, claiming this power is unique aside from the crawfish which can regrow lost eyes. The description reads as a historical anecdote or speculative natural history.
An estimated 1.4 billion people could form 280 million families of five and occupy five acre homes. even then 50 million five acre vacant lots would remain unoccupied in Texas, illustrating the vast scale of the population estimate.
A Grand Rapids boy released his pet squirrel last summer. Recently the same animal appeared, seemingly recognizing him as its former owner and allowing him to play while keeping other boys away.
A British private earns one shilling a day but takes home only about half that in cash after deductions for rations and washing. The net income runs to roughly $1 per week.
In mid 1892 Scotland’s population was estimated at 4,063,452 with 1,961,401 males and 2,102,051 females. The 1881 census gave 2,735,573 people, or 125 per square mile, while 1892 density rose to 136 per square mile, an 8.8 percent increase.
A reader answers a French prize for microscopic writing by detailing Christopher Columbus history on an egg. Another submits Trancois Coppee's Henriette described on the back of a cabinet photo, spanning 19 000 words.
Mrs Dorcas Lane of Red Beach Maine marked her 90th birthday by knitting the foot of a large woolen sock. She recalls arriving in Maine in 1825 with her father who earned 75 cents a day as a house carpenter and meals of fish potatoes and corn meal bread sometimes costing 3 50 per bag.
Two letters mailed in an interior place in Ireland and addressed only to a person with a street and number in America arrived recently in Roxbury Connecticut. The New York post office stamped them with Deficiency of address supplied at the New York post office.
In Calcutta and Bombay, thieves purloin prized liquor brands by drilling a hole in the bottle bottom. They remove the contents, replace it with vile liquid, and seal the hole with wax after injecting the poison to avoid cork or capsule damage.
A high Colorado peak scene explains how dry air and intense sun cause rapid evaporation from mountain brooks snow and springs. Moisture condenses into black rolling clouds that rise and obscure the traveler and lightning frequently strikes peaks including Pike's Peak signaling station.
An old guidance notes biting down and moving the jaw as a reliable nosebleed remedy. A modern detail suggests chewing gum vigorously for a minute or two to stop bleeding, with advice to keep gum handy to avert renewed attacks promptly.
A compact digest of major events from the past week highlighting the latest global developments. Key political, economic and social stories summarized with emphasis on significant actions and outcomes from leading nations and institutions.
Eighty seven pensioners in Philadelphia are suspended by Commissioner Lochreu as he purges the rolls. Dependents under the 1800 act must prove disability or lose their benefits. Also noted are export totals, appointments, retirements, and resignations across federal offices.
Mullane sues for alimony amid divorce claims after his wife accuses him of abuse. Mrs. Jessie Bartlett Davis leaves the Bostonians and retires from the stage. Kentucky’s James McMullin dies at 117 near Bradwell. Charles Wadsworth, U S vice consul at Santos, dies of yellow fever. Mrs Barnum’s autobiography report stirs mixed reactions. Josiah Stone, U S Consul at Nogales, dies after a long service. Octavian Allen, once an actress, passes away. C F Simmons settles with Tilden estate for medical services. Yale graduates hear Thomas Waller quote a pithy maxim on mistakes. Emma Cshillinger, 44, wins gold medal for long service to a Chicago family since 1859.
A string of incidents includes Sulphur Springs fires destroying twelve businesses with losses of 50 000 dollars and 25 000 insurance, a Buffalo man Clarence Dingman killed after leaping into harbor, and Ory L. Ryan fatally hit by a pitched ball in Canton. Also noted are drownings in the Cherokee strip, a Lafayette inn fire, a bank robber sentenced in Lincoln, indictments of Sena bank officials, and various rail and weather calamities across the Midwest and plains states with crews killed or injured and homes evacuated after heavy rains and a cloud burst near Lamar Colorado.
In Hammond Indiana Rosario Greco fatally stabbed Joseph Perre. A Red Oak Iowa farmer’s wife suicided by river jump. A Wauseon Ohio farmer killed his wife and attempted to kill his daughter before shooting himself. A New York woman Susan Bartzan died by self inflicted breast wound amid love heartbreak. Detective Wittick detained Charles Kirker in Columbia Pennsylvania. Kirker sought for Annie Sallis murder near Findlay Ohio. Police identified the suspect for the Findlay case. a Kentucky riot at Woodbine near the Tennessee line ended.
City Marshal Morrissey Bud Smith and Jin Francis were killed, with four others wounded in half an hour. In Salt Lake City George Mears and George W. Davis killed themselves over ruined finances and debt. Fort Smith Arkansas saw Judge R T Kerr end his life while mentally unbalanced. Deputy Sheriff John W Thomas of Mobile County was found dead in Whistler Alabama with three bullet wounds and a crushed skull linked to engineers Deace and Ryan, who were captured.
Reports say Queen Regent Christine of Spain suffers a tumor in the uterus but is not in immediate danger. Other items note Paris praise for Mr. Phelps at the Bering sea trial, Montreal anti Christian Endeavor protests, and police thanks for Montreal’s force after disturbances. Additional notes cover Abregate Satolli’s course in America, railroad workers in Colombia, the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile failure, German naval orders to Bangkok, Turkish campaigns, John Deasy’s assault conviction, Mecca pilgrim conditions, and Montreal’s police praised for maintaining order.
Lieut Peary s arctic ship sailed from Portland Mo The Starr mills at Shelbyville Ind sailed for 50000 Col Tyrrell of the Michigan National guard suspended by Gov Rich for alleged insubordination The strike of the Kansas rivers is almost over There is a question of only 1 cent a ton The New Manufacturing company at New York has failed The company owes 152000 The French Commission company failed at Kansas City Assets 12000 liabilities 60000 Illinois National Guardsmen will not go into camp this year Lack of funds is given as the reason The Northern National bank at Big Rapids Mich has failed No statement of its condition is given Big Fours differences with its employees are adjusted the men agreeing to no increase in their wages Texas fever has broken out among the cattle in Chautauqua county Kan sas and many animals have died G S Thebo of Paris Tex sues the Choctaw nation for 110849 attorney fees in the Choctaw Oklahoma claim Liquor dealers at Charleston will test the South Carolina state saloon law by an appeal to the high courts Jones Laughlin of Pittsburg signed the amalgamated scale the workingmen accepting a reduction of 8 to 15 per cent Jerry Simpson denies a report that he is a candidate for governor of Kansas E J Binford a Denver coal dealer has failed owing 76800 The filing of a mortgage on the plant of the Is Rt Hoklen Smelter company of Colorado has precipitated attachment proceedings In the Denver courts the Farmers Loan and Trust company won a suit to foreclose a 2000000 mortgage on the Denver Water company s works
In Yalta Crimea Jews refused to retreat to the pale as clergy urged expulsion. An anti Jewish mob seized streets, attacked Jewish homes, and beat residents. Dozens were dragged into the streets, many killed, while houses were looted. Troops restored order with no rioter fatalities.
The international engineering congress to be held with the world's fair in Chicago opens July 31. It covers all engineering fields except electrical which has a special congress. Marine and naval engineering is led by Chief Engineer George W. Melville. The advisory council includes leading architects and marine engineers.
Charles Greer, wanted in Detroit Minnesota for rape, was found nine miles west of Osage. He fought Sheriff Moran, was wounded in the leg, hid in the woods with food from his wife, and surrendered after being warned a fatal shot would follow. Sheriff Moran to return him to Detroit for trial amid talk of a lynching uprising.
The weather bureau reports Wisconsin shows excellent yields in winter wheat and rye, with spring wheat light. Minnesota notes record corn and improving small grains, while Iowa and North Dakota report strong corn prospects and mixed needs for rain, and Montana records beneficial pasture growth after heavy precipitation.
An elderly insane woman named Lambrecht from Rochester wandered Portage Wisconsin depot after leaving a St Paul train. She caused damage to a bench and harmed herself, requiring a hypodermic injection to quiet her. She was taken to the police station for confinement.
Brookings South Dakota July 19 The remains of Mrs Lacey A Beynon wife of Griffith Beynon were taken to their old home near La Crosse Wisconsin this morning Mrs Beynon died Saturday of apoplexy She leaves a husband son and a wide circle of friends She was prominent in church work especially missions The loss will be severely felt by the community
The Elec tri Light Power and Street Railway company will furnish lighting for Fond du Lac tonight from the new power house. Wires for the electric street railroad are nearly all strung and cars are being fitted for service. In a few days service will begin with trains every twelve minutes.
A report from Oweneboro Kentucky says gambler Jet Depoister was killed in Ohio county after a quarrel over cards. He shot the miner who wounded him fatally and then the miner slashed his throat. Both men died minutes later.
In Marshalltown Iowa on July 19 word spread that A I Banks traffic manager George Gish superintendent of telegraph and A R Dugan purchasing agent resigned. The move removes key figures from the Central regime prompting questions about Russell Sage s next caprice.
Washington July 19 reports a new post office opened at Woodhull Richland county North Carolina with Henry E Wiedman as postmaster. The Dodge South Dakota post office is moved two miles northwest from its current site and Franz Steger appointed postmaster.
Chicago report states Emma Garrett forty principal of the deaf mute school at Philadelphia committed death by own action by leaping from a fifth story window at the Briggs house. Despondency from ill health noted as cause.
Devils Lake North Carolina July 19 The United States court session continues The grand jury is reported to have found about fourteen indictments Expectation rises that some prominent figures will be caught in the crackdown
James L. Fiske, president of Fiskedale mills and son of the late James C. Fiske of Jambridge, was drowned when his boat capsized during rowing at Wayland. He was thirty one and a Harvard graduate of 1885.
In Pittsburg on July 19 a Mansfield miner, Jerry Foley, was killed at 2 am. The assailant was railroad fireman John Connelly who allegedly kicked Foley, breaking his neck in the fatal attack.
Berlin July 18 The Wiemar Gazette officially denies a widely circulated report that the grand duke of Saxe Wiemar sought to bring about a reconciliation between the German emperor and Prince Bismarck.
Denver reports a triple bank failure involving the Colorado Savings bank, the People's Saving bank, and the Rocky Mountain Dime and Dollar Savings bank. Officials and creditors brace for possible consequences in the local financial market.
CAN BE NAVIGATED Akron Iowa July 10 Yesterday a river steamer carried excur sionists up the Sioux river from Sioux City to within miles of Akron. The party reached about twelve knots upstream and proved navigation possible during low water. The trip suggests Sioux City gains a new trade avenue and the Sioux valley benefits if the river is used commercially.
Fred Meyer of Fort Pierre and George Pilger of this city left on a mysterious errand to the northwestern part of the state. Meyer is a noted surveyor who has traversed much of the state and is reputed to have found valuable mineral beds. They expect to be away until mid September.
Property owners in West Union Iowa face a boundary dispute after the county surveyor found houses protruding into streets. Early surveys revealed many homes occupying what should be thoroughfares, with rear lot sections also built upon. Resolution remains uncertain.
Judge Goff in Baltimore names Samuel Spencer of Drexel-Morgan as additional receiver for the Richmond and Danville system and reappoints special receivers Huidekoper and Foster. Based on foreclosure of the Richmond & Danville 5 percent bonds, with next step a foreclosure under the consolidated mortgage and sale of property.
Austria faces prolonged drought reducing oat harvests and raising prices. The government ordered that if prices rise further, army horses will be fed with a mix of one third corn and two thirds oats.
Topeka July 19 State Bank Examiner Breidenthal received notice of the failures of the Citizens Bank of Kansas City Bank of Richmond and Farmers and Merchants Bank of Ossawattomie. The concerns all did a small business. Statements are unobtainable.
Grand Island Nebraska July 19 ex city treasurer John C West was arrested on embezzlement charges amounting to twelve thousand dollars. He pleaded not guilty waived examination and is jailed with a five thousand dollar bond unable to secure a surety of his appearance.
In Indianapolis Isaac and Isadore Kroot aged eleven and fifteen were struck by an electric motor at Virginia avenue and Pennsylvania street. The younger boy was killed and the elder likely fatally injured.
A German from Stillwater elopes with Gustave Bretain’s wife in Hinckley Minnesota. The husband chased the couple from the depot but could not halt their flight yesterday.
The Bank of Anacortes in Anacortes Washington failed to open due to inability to realize on securities. Liabilities total 29000 dollars and assets 78000 dollars. Depositors will be paid in full.
George Seeler a Monticello area farmer died from injuries after a cow kicked him several days earlier.
Des Moines reports former Iowa governor William Stone died yesterday in Oklahoma. He will be buried in Knoxville Iowa on Friday.
Boston July 19. The Amoskeag mills will close for August after a directors vote in Manchester New Hampshire. The mill employs 8 000 workers with a 225 000 monthly payroll and uses 6 000 000 pounds of cotton weekly. It is the world’s largest cotton mill and other mills may join suit.
In Vienna on July 19 a boat capsized in the Danube, resulting in the deaths of twelve men. Rescue operations were reported ongoing.
Milbank South Dakota July 18 Reverend W H Kaufman of the Congregational church has resigned his sacred desk post and joined the editorial staff of the Dakota Ruralist He aided the Independent party last fall and is described as a talented man by sources
Ashland Wisconsin July 18 C F Blume fancy grocer and fruit dealer assigns for benefit of creditors to J H Yorker assets placed at 2000 liabilities not stated
In Wabasha Minnesota a posse captured Otto Burkhardt son of State Senator Burkhardt Fred Trichter August Sanger and Henry Smith with a stranger while removing stolen clothing valued at 750 from box cars. The group was jailed as authorities investigated connections to the thefts reported over the past year.
Washington officials say a report that the United States steamship Mohican was fired on by the poaching steamer Alexandria in Alaskan waters June 25 is not credited. A revived telegram references revenue cutter Rush and cruisers St Paul and Alea with possible violations, but no confirmation is provided.
In Elwood Indiana on July 19 the council notes a deplorable state among the poor with over 2,000 out of work. Many face starvation as business stagnation blocks new jobs, prompting Mayor Deharity to call a meeting of citizens to devise relief for the unemployed.
Shanghai July 19 the government declines to act over the killing of Wickholm and a Swedish missionary by a Macheng mob three weeks ago near Mangkow. European powers are pressed to compel China to honor treaties, with the viceroy and city officials summoned to respond at meetings.
In Denver on July 19 the Union National Bank opened late after a run. President R. W. Woodbury faces a $5,000,000 capitalization as City National Germany National First National Colorado National and eleven clearing banks see runs. Commercial National and National Bank of Commerce also closed with ex governor Job Cooper as president of the latter.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, July 19 Willard Hall and Elmer Hatch were brought to the city on a rape charge involving Mrs Bertha Parsons. They pleaded not guilty before the municipal judge and the case was postponed until tomorrow. Each man was held on a 2500 bond which they could not meet.
Wahpeton N D July 19 At the annual election of the city fire department Chief A E Sunderhauf first assistant J M Graham second assistant William Purdon secretary Murray Brown treasurer H G Albrecht elected. The department is in a flourishing condition.
Yankton South Dakota July 19 report details a new Ward hall of science to be erected by Dr. Pearsons of Chicago. I J Galbraith of Yankton is the architect for the anticipated facility hailed as one of the best educational buildings in the state.
The body of Frank Folmann, a German, was found on the Sioux River bank with his head blown off and a shotgun nearby. Folmann killed himself after his wife filed for divorce citing cruelty and threatened to have him arrested for assault.
The Knights of Pythias grand lodge of North Dakota is in session in Devils Lake with delegates from every K of P lodge in the state. The gathering should bring the attendee count over 200.
Milbank North Dakota July 19. While a farmer named Jacob Bueska mowed yesterday his four year old son wandered ahead of the team and the mower ran away severing the child’s foot just above the shoe.
Pugilist Ike Weir known as the Belfast Spider was convicted of assaulting Harvard medical student J. C. McCabe and sentenced to four months in the house of correction. He appealed and posted bonds for the upper court.
Boston July 419 Charles P Walker a produce dealer was sentenced to four years at the state prison for forging the names of H S Walker and A D Rogers on three notes totaling eight thousand dollars.
Secretary Mohl er released a statement predicting Kansas will exceed all past corn crops if conditions stay favorable. The forecast cites a potential yield of 608 bushels per acre from 1889 era acreage totaling Bas acres.
Berlin reports the resignation of Dréibert, vohn Matsen, secretary of the imperial treasury, with Herr Schuabe, a minister of Alsace Lorraine, as the probable successor.
The state board of assessment met in Pierre to set roadbed values for seventeen railroads, with nine filings to date. The Northwestern reports a loss of about $13,000 plus interest on bonds, while the Milwaukee shows net earnings over $800,000 in the state. Last year both lines were taxed around $100,000 for 1,000 miles. the board will levy the same amount again amid protests for reductions.
A San Andre hospital patient dies after claiming bandits hid treasure near Yuetepec in a canoe shaped mountain. He described the spot before death and a search party will be organized to locate the booty believed to have lain there for years.
Lou Baumann an elderly recluse living twelve miles from St Joseph Mo was found near death after masked assailants broke into his home clubbed him bound and gagged rifling a large sum. He lay bound for fifty hours before discovery and remains in serious condition.
William D Winters, 28, a well known city figure, was arrested in St Louis on forgery charges involving two checks drawn on his brother in law Dr J P Bryson. Winters, who has history of heavy drinking, came from Chicago last week and claims New York residence and kinship to William Winter, the noted editor and critic. He asserts he has spent about 500000 dollars in his brief life.
South Bend Indiana July 19 Levan Pointer was shot and instantly killed near North Liberty by Philip Lint, his son in law. Pointer drove toward Lint’s mother’s home when Lint fired from across the street with a rifle. Pointer was shot in the back as he fled. Lint claimed Pointer had long sought trouble with him.
July 19. Mrs Corby, a witty middle aged landlady, was severely burned on back neck and face by vitriol thrown by Peter Shetterback, a former roomer who had urged marriage after previous refusals. He escaped.
Manuel Garcia and two gang members abduct M. B. Moran in Guinea near Havana and keep him for three to four days. A $3,000 ransom was paid by a friend, after which Moran was escorted home by Garcia and another band member. They narrowly avoided capture by two mounted artillerymen.
In Russellville Kentucky, July 19, lightning struck a tree where James Watt his two children aged eleven and nine and a brother sheltered from a shower. The two children were instantly killed. The others were unharmed.
San Francisco July 19 Much interest attends Gov Markham in the city to consult with politicians about the appointment of a successor to the late Senator Stanford. Gov Markham says he has not yet decided but will announce his choice within a few days.
Leon S. Smith of Grand Rapids admitted intent to swindle banks with forged drafts and a passport. He confessed to securing nearly 5 000 dollars from Michigan banks as an experimental fraud.
The First National Bank of Cedartown Georgia shut its doors today due to inability to realize on collateral. Officials deny rumors of shortage and say depositors will be paid in full.
Baltimore on July 10 reports a letter from President Cleveland on the way to Rome congratulating the pope on his fiftieth anniversary as bishop.
In Guthrie Oklahoma on July 19 residents report threats from the Starr gang of outlaws near Soul water. Local guards protect banks and storekeepers arm themselves as the town becomes a fortified arsenal amid fear of an attack.
A massive water flow from pump No. 10 at the Mollie Gibson mine in Aspen Colorado threatens full flooding. Water has risen about fifty feet in the main shaft and pumps could be drowned if it climbs further.
S J Nodaan's assets rise by 15000000 after sale of six Wyoming mining claims once deemed valueless. The transaction, dated July 18, involves promoter Cretton Iown and party leader Merlionaire.
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