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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
2
The article notes flax consumption in Cmmons Go and Emmons Co in North Dakota at 104000 tons and 66000 tons for France, then recalls a Russian grand duke charged 20 francs for hothouse peaches in Paris. It praises Jerusalem’s modern amenities and cites President Roosevelt buying three long tailed horses for his carriage in Washington.
For two years church members in Saco Missouri heard a constant unknown sound. The sexton traced the noise during a thorough search and uncovered a swarm of bees and about fifty pounds of honey tucked away in a gable of the Baptist church.
A note from the Victoria History of Norfolk cites a 1626 discovery in Lynn Deeps where a cod in the stomach bore a book in three treatises, presented to the Cambridge vice-chancellor. The passage speculates that current cod scarcity might trace to a literary diet, echoing the old anecdote and joking about yellow journals.
The acted law requires all religious associations to submit to the republic’s general corporate law and bishopial inspection in their diocese. It also blocks any association under obedience to a superior residing abroad from existing in France.
The English home office weighs scrapping the Black Maria. The term's origin traces to Boston with Maria Lee, a strong enslaved woman who aided police and inspired the phrase Send for Black Maria, later linked to the prison van.
Many workers cannot move to the suburbs and must stay in congested districts. A proposal envisions enormous apartment houses on tenement sites, sheltering about a thousand people, ten to eighteen stories tall with elevators, steam heat, and fireproofing. Basements would host a general laundry and a hall for concerts and religious services, while a roof garden could double as a children’s playground.
A fifty foot oak vessel with elm keel was found seven feet underground in England’s River Lea bed. Ribs join sides with tree-nails and timbers with crude iron nails. Floor boards nailed, calking with felt. Antiquarians link it to King Alfred the Great’s Danish battles fleet.
A large insurance policy has been placed on King Edward of England by a syndicate mainly comprised of tradesmen who would lose substantial sums if the coronation does not occur next year. The coverage extends for twelve months from the present date with a rate around 61 dollars per 500 dollars.
The article states that sleeping car linens in France must display a ticket showing the date of last cleaning and must be thoroughly washed and subjected to a high temperature to ensure sanitation.
NorwaysTrondhjem is famed as a historic center with a crowning cathedral tied to Olaf Tryggarsson and royal coronations. Readers are warned against a nearby waterfall tour amid scaffolding and restoration efforts delaying completion. A sidebar memorial honors John A. Johnson, late Wisconsin politician and industrialist turned Gisholt namesake.
Swedish agricultural societies back a bill before parliament proposing freehold homes for peasants. They argue that aiding peasants to acquire small farms on easy terms will stop the emigration of agricultural workers to the United States.
Missionary E. H. Tou writing from Augsburg Madagascar informs President George Sverdrup of Minneapolis that nearly all station buildings burned on September 9. Tou discovered the flames and awakened Sister Mia to save the children. Despite excitement and darkness, all children were saved and taken to safety. some furniture and personal effects were recovered, though not much. The fire is described as a hard blow, yet Tou remains undeterred.
Gustav Johannsen the sole Danish member of the German reichstag died on October 25 at Flensborg. He kept the North Schleswig question before the country and united Polish Socialists with others in key votes. A gifted speaker and hustler, he earned wide respect and challenged Prussian tyranny in his speeches.
Lindsborg Kansas celebrated Bethany College's 20th anniversary with a grand observance featuring Bishop K H G von Scheele Gov Stanley and many church leaders and scholars. Dr Carl A Swensson founded the Swedish college 20 years ago from three pupils and built a university with 12 departments 40 professors and 800 students in five buildings costing 175000 while receiving North Star order decoration.
Finns may not leave Finland without a pass signed by an authority. Foreigners must obtain permission to travel through Finland whether on business or as tourists. The crackdown endears Bobrikoff to the Finnish people for enforcing order.
Wlademar Paulsen, a Danish electrician and engineer, has secured a U S patent for a device he calls the telegraphone. It blends telegraph, telephone and phonograph principles to record conversations when no one is available to answer the telephone.
Remnants recount a Denmark heir left 18000 kroner among six farm workers, with 4000 each to the housekeeper and farm foreman. Faroe islands report coal finds and a new wharf at Tvangisvaag fjord for colliers. Stavangar debates restoring Gothenborg saloon bans, temperance opposed. A large sailors pension festival occurred in Kristiania on Oct 28. Platinum deposits near Tyedestrand valued at 7000 per ton, foreign investors buying half-interest. Copenhagen’s United Steamship to christen Oscar II at Glasgow, 10000-ton ship. N P M Arcader of Christiania cathedral school died Oct 28. US gunboat Vicksburg ordered to Newschwang for winter per US consul.
Helena Mont Nov 24 The people of Fergua county split into factions over commuting Milton O Howell sentenced to death for killing Henry Rosling. Howell, a former employee of rival sheepmen, shot Rosling after a dispute over irrigation water. Employers on both sides urge support or opposition to hanging, mobilizing county residents.
Fergus Falls Minnesota November 24 a Finnish settler John Butas residing near Deer Creek lost reason and fatally wounded his wife with a heavy club breaking her arm ribs and disfiguring her face neighbors aided her and Butas was moved to the insane asylum His alleged motive stems from a wagon fall three days prior doctors fear her recovery may not occur
Otter Tail county grand jury began proceedings against the Northern Pacific railroad on two charges. One alleges failure to keep the line free of combustible materials and the other alleges locomotive sparks ignited hay and timber near the right of way, causing substantial property damage.
Mary M. Henry, formerly matron at a Sparta Wisconsin cottage and long connected with Yankton public schools, is appointed overseer of the girls’ cottage at the South Dakota reform school in Plankinton. Superintendent Young praises the pick and she will start about December 1.
In Yankton South Dakota on November 24 the jury found McElwain guilty of manslaughter in the second degree after a four hour deliberation. Judge Smith will sentence McElwain with a penalty of two to four years in the penitentiary. The verdict surprised many but was generally satisfactory.
Dr. T. F. Rodwell, in charge of Cass Lake Indians, returned from Aitkin area after investigating a report of smallpox. He found only one severe case, quarantined the patient, and issued care instructions.
West Superior Wisconsin November 24 The local steel plant will operate through the entire winter and employ over sixty five men. It marks the first winter of operation in several years. The plant chiefly makes cast iron pipes but has large contracts for machinery with local shipyards this season.
Helena Mont November 24 The Bozeman land office reports a post office department ruling that United States commissioners are not entitled to use penalty envelopes for mailing homestead proofs or affidavits to applicants as they would be acting as agents of homesteaders. They may use such envelopes only on government business.
Dr. Dana W. Bigelow spent a week in Huron to study conditions and prospects of Huron college. He returned home to Utica deeply pleased with the visit and findings. Other Eastern men are expected to visit on similar missions this winter.
A building of the American Linseed company in St. Anthony Park burned at 3 pm. E Condon, an employer, fell into boiling oil and suffered severe burns to face and hands. Doctors fear fatal injuries as the blaze raged yesterday.
Fargo N D Nov 24 Engineer W T Tarbell long employed by Northern Pacific died at Brainerd after pneumonia. He was taken to the Northern Pacific hospital. He leaves a widow and three children.
August Jude was crushed when a tree fell during wood cutting at Driscoll's spur near Prentice Wisconsin. He was rushed to Rhinehart hospital in Ashland for treatment.
In Manson Iowa on November 24 Mrs Andy Mortgomery sues L J Pemble for 5000 dollars alleging he sold liquor to her son John a minor. The civil suit seeks compensation for damages and details the purchaser as the plaintiff names and defendant.
Aberdeen November 20 The superintendent in charge of a Pollock Fort Yates telephone line reports great labor difficulty until Russian women formerly engaged in farm work volunteered their services for the project.
Charles City Iowa Nov 20 The first safe blowers to get sentences since a rash of bank robberies began were Franke Riley Carl Van Gordon and Thomas Williams all from the area and all sentenced to two years each after pleading guilty.
Gov. Van Sant sent letters to North Dakota, Montana, Idaho and Washington governors outlining what he has learned about the attempted consolidation of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads and asking for input on possible actions. He hinted a conference, likely in St Paul, could be held to plot strategy, possibly with federal court challenges as a path.
Hinckley Minnesota November 24 a warrant was issued on the complaint of the chief fire warden charging John Dehms with carelessly causing a fire during the dry weather in October that destroyed hay and timber of others
In Fergus Falls Minnesota on November 24 Ole A. Anderson reports his fifteen year old son drowned after venturing onto Grove lake in Scrambler township to tend traps. A hole in the ice revealed the missing boy as rescuers and locals dragged the water to recover the body.
Bronx Falls Nov 21 Gilbert Alberts a well known figure in South Dakota and parts of Minnesota and Iowa was arrested last week at Alpena on charges of kidnapping the young son of William Fry a prominent resident of Woonsocket.
Nov 21 Mason City Iowa Mrs Nathan Bowles was instantly killed by a north bound Burlington passenger train while attempting to cross the tracks. The engine struck her as she walked onto the crossing.
Walter I. Cushing reports Buffalo exposition success for North Dakota. Awards across corn, dairy, vegetables, coal and clays, gold and silver medals, and many New York farmers ready to move west with money to invest. Officials praise exhibit management and possible prize cash to farmers for next year’s St Louis fair.
A. E. Nordeen, who worked in the harvest fields near Fargo North Dakota, stayed in a Front Street hotel with strangers after sending money east. He woke to find the strangers and all his remaining $26 gone, leaving him stranded.
Matthew BE Heger, who shot and killed Charles Geis at Marysville mining camp near Helena on April 18 last, was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced by Judge Smith yesterday to eighteen years in the penitentiary.
Deer killings in Polk County rise with more game taken this past week. Casualties noted at the fair grounds in St. Croix Falls amid broader regional hunting activity.
A large Liberals force moves toward Panama City with growing numbers of recruits and arms, signaling imminent action. The situation escalates as opposing sides mass for a possible confrontation, with reports of expanding military strength and strategic positioning.
Lib eral forces under Gen Lugo threaten Panama as they gain control along the railroad to within two miles of Panama City. Colon reports say 1000 Liberals and Domingo Diaz may arrive. U S Marines guard Colón station while the battleship Iowa may land at Panama. Government says it cannot guarantee protection for isthmian transit amid reports of Alban’s defeat and Liberal numbers growing.
President Castro, acting on fears of a conspiracy to overthrow him, ordered the arrest at Puerto Cabello of Ramon Guerra, Venezuela's minister of war. Several Guerra partisans were rounded up in Caracas, including Montau Ban, who claims French citizenship. Joachim Garido takes over as minister of war.
In Cleveland on November 24 Police Judge Kennedy ordered George Galloway to be disciplined by his wife for intoxication. Mrs Galloway offered forgiveness and the judge advised a broomstick punishment at home to complete the discharge.
A British patrol under Capt. Elliott moved from Ogie before dawn and engaged a Boer commando under Bezuidenhout on Gatberg Nek in the Drakensberg. The Boers retreated in disorder after heavy fighting, with six killed and forty horses captured. Capt. Elliott and one British private were killed, and three officers wounded.
Telluride Colorado November 24 The mining disaster at the Steuggler Union mine ended with the recovery of the last body John Nevala found on the seventh level slope. The death toll rises to twenty five as the engineer who sacrificed himself to save others dies in the afternoon.
Paris reports the senate approved a proposal backed by Premier Waldeck Rousseau to appoint a commission to study ways to halt France's depopulation. The plan aims to identify actions to arrest the decline in population across the nation.
The Kings County grand jury indicted George Zollinhofer, a Williamsburg Savings Bank teller, after his confession that he and another employee robbed the bank of 60,000. Four counts of grand larceny were charged. counsel was granted time to plead until next Wednesday.
Constantinople November reports say clashes between Christians and Mussulmans at Bey rout caused much bloodshed. Similar outbreaks reach Scutari and Albania. The Mussulman commander in Albania has resigned after finding pacification impossible.
Lafe Rowe died here yesterday after suffering severe burns in the fire that destroyed a livery barn. The incident occurred during the blaze at Wharaday cleaning operations and the victim passed away in local facilities. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and its spread through the barn complex.
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