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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
3
A string of quippy satirical notes references Kipling, Wagner, and colonial affairs with lines about czars in Russia, a New York society lady in receivership, a Brooklyn firm using Shamrock I for scrap metal transport, and jokes on bachelors and self made men.
It is doubtful whether the average American will grasp the smaller nations in eastern Europe amid ongoing war news. The passage suggests confusion over distant conflicts overshadowed by larger events.
No names are given for the simian episode on Mr. Pierce's yacht but several members of the Newport smart set face suspicion.
A government clerk assigned to transport 3 million dollars in cash from Washington to New York alone proved to be a trusted employee.
Premier Petroff resembles a yoked man warning a runaway bull as Miss Cecilia Loftus proclaims future stardom while not yet believing she is already a great actress. A medical journal jokes about not leaping from bed at once, and a French balloon crossing to England unsettles the safe coast guarded by costly battleships.
A report notes many titled women arriving from Europe to find rich husbands. Caution advised to avoid accepting candy from Massachusetts schoolma'ams.
A man borrowed $10,000 from a charming lady on her promise to marry her daughter under New Jersey statutes. Syracuse University freshman Kassass argued he could keep his mustache as a married man, reflecting a quirky view of a husband’s tights and immunities.
The article notes stockings remain bright and festive as summer continues with colors like green purple and rich red still deemed acceptable. The tone suggests seasonal fashion persists despite changing seasons and social norms.
The Atlanta Constitution cites Editor Stead expressing a pessimistic view of Britain’s empire and asks whether he ever offered other opinions on earthly affairs. The remark frames Stead's stance as notably wary about imperial prospects and invites examples of broader viewpoints.
A Chicago girl named Mayme is praised for a striking physical appearance but judged to lack depth of mind. The piece mocks her confidence and emphasizes surface over intellect.
The article notes that the championship in women's golf remains in the possession of the young unmarried ladies. It adds a playful French phrase Place aux demoiselles signaling the designation of competitors as demoiselles.
Secretary Moody plans to request Congress for 250000 to build a naval training station on Lake Michigan. Rep James D Richardson announces resignation to devote time to the Scottish Rite Masons after reelection. Judge Somerville, Newark NY official, criticizes the president’s civil rights appointments and avoids removal as Roosevelt refrains from acting.
Twenty eight Welsh miners held in Philadelphia on suspicion of alien contract labor law violations. Constable John McGillicuddy of St Louis arrested for complicity in naturalization frauds. Joseph Fleischman, 18, sentenced to life in Detroit for killing his prospective father in law. Mrs Kate Lauman found murdered in St Louis. Abel Mitchell known as Sonny Boy killed a man and wounded others at a Missouri dance. Three Toledo youths pardoned by Governor Nash after burglary convictions. Cincinnati trial jury deadlocked on conspiracy to extort from post office officials. Kansas City citizens seek grand jury for alleged doodling in the board of education. San Bernardino man shoots Newark mine owner after a mining dispute. Aylor mine tragedy near Prosperity Missouri with unknown motive. A Minsion of Chicago Electric Protective and National Automatic Fire Alarm jailed for embezzling over 6000. Glassport officer killed during attempted arrest. one suspect also killed. Rev John Peters cites large church funds defalcation by Henry E Edison. Mrs C Graham Bacon Jr awarded divorce with alimony and custody in New York.
William C Rehan a renowned theater manager and brother of Ada Rehan dies in New York. Gordon McKay inventor of shoemaking machines dies at Newport Rhode Island leaving an estate of 25006000 much of which is expected to go to Harvard University. Dr Jonathan Taft a leading dentist and long time dean at University of Michigan dies at his home in Ann Arbor Michigan.
A boa constrictor crushes a performer in Voelkingen Prussia. A Wiarton Ontario sawmill owned by Canada Furniture burns with oak lumber loss of 60000. A 300 foot railroad trestle near Sherman New York burns forcing trains via Erie. A Brooklyn elevated crash injures twenty, six seriously, from air brake failure. Omaha fire destroys Kirsch Braun building, losses 100000 to 125000. Toronto horse tamer James Murray sustained grave injuries in Kansas City. Paragould Arkansas plant fire consumes machinery sheds and 700 bales cotton, loss about 75000 and incendiary suspected.
New year baronetcy possible for John Morley. Russia courted on sugar pact. Colville died of lung disease aged 96, born 1827. Coal Creek mine Fernie BC collapse. Englishman Fred Scott smothered. Edict names Queen Natalie sole heiress to murdered king. Andrew Carnegie given Limerick freedom. foundation stone laid. Carlos Jose of Mexico killed Flora Vandermulen in Brussels then self‑inflicted shot. Whitaker Wright true bill by London jury. Berlin granted 57 million dollar city loan. Marconi Nobel prize nod for physics. James W. Hunter inherits 25 million pound Liverpool estate. Santos Dumont tests dirigible with Bryan. test satisfactory. Louis Goosman shot during robbery attempt. robber fled. Mme Giriat confesses link to Mme Fougere murder for jewels. Virginia Jake reports gale damage on Labrador coast. Felix Mottl named general musical director at Munich. Walter Hiatt post office robbery convict sentenced to ten years.
John Turner English immigrant arrested at Murray Hill Lyceum on a charge of inciting and promoting anarchy under alien labor laws. The arrest followed a lecture on Trade Unionism of the General Strike. Emma Goldman denounced the action from the platform as police held back the crowd. Turner to be arraigned before a U S commissioner.
Miss Alice Roosevelt is expected to attend the upcoming Chicago horse show. The item notes other society and sports mentions while detailing local events and individuals.
Two peddlers camping near Butler Pennsylvania found an empty nitroglycerin can. William Marks attempted to open the container thinking syrup and was instantly killed. Patrick Hardy was fatally injured with severe blast injuries and may not survive.
Four men broke into the bank of Dr H L Burnett five miles west of Eldorado Iowa and blew the vault door. Dr Burnett and his son fired, the robbers fled with 500 dollars in pension checks notes and mortgages. Bloodhounds tracked them to Rector bottoms where a posse surrounded them and one robber was believed wounded.
Constantinople reports the government has rushed six battalions to Buskub from Koprululu after uncovering a military plot to kill M. Belaefiff, the Russian agent there.
Berlin reports an American backed German expedition of engineers and miners will depart in November for Portuguese East Africa to pursue King Solomon's Ophir gold mines. Dr. Carl Peters leads the party toward the northwestern Rhodesia border area, hopeful for a modern Eldorado.
Ishpeming Michigan October 25 six policemen wounded two suspects captured on a train after a desperate struggle with alleged robbers of the Superior post office. A third fled toward the woods and is being pursued. Wounds were dressed. neither man seriously hurt. About $100 found on the pair, much in small change.
A skiff carrying five Hungarian laborers was swept over the Springdale dam near Colfax station in early fog. Four men drowned after the boat was carried over by the swirl while they attempted their regular river crossing to work.
Rome Oct 25 Cardinal Satolli states neither he nor Cardnals Ag iardi or Vanutelli were offered the post while Mgr Merry del Val was appointed on the recommendation of Cardinals Oreglia and Vives y Ruto due to his linguistic talents despite opposition from most of the sacred college
In Flushing Ohio last night a clash between officers and a mob of negro laborers and foreigners in the Baltimore and Ohio tunnel left one man dead and another dying with three seriously wounded. Three gang members are trapped in a cabin as a lynching fear spreads among local citizens.
Advices from Tien tein report Russia negotiating with a Shanghai steamship company to charter vessels for a Shanghai to Port Arthur service. The government says the present volunteer fleet is insufficient to handle the traffic.
Loren Mc Cray twenty six of Huron fell from his Chicago and Northwestern train at Volga on October 25 suffering injuries that proved fatal an hour later He had recently married Miss Ormand and was a popular Dakota division employee.
Ashland Wisconsin October 25 Barker Stewart Lumber Co purchased from W H Gilbert the Norway King an interest in the West Coast Timber Co of Oregon. The nearly $200 000 transaction gives the Wausau syndicate control of the company and its West Coast assets.
A prison message reports E. Manuel a second terrier was shot by guards at Folsom state prison in Sacramento while attempting to escape. The incident occurred on October 25 according to the Bee note.
Columbus Ohio October 25 Vanlear L Oldroyd a union machinist was shot dead by Charles F Weaver a non union machinist. The killing follows the recent strike at the Hocking Valley shops and is linked to labor tensions.
William Matzinger, 23, was sentenced to fifty years in prison for the murder of Miss Alma Galimer in St. Joseph. The couple had been sweethearts and quarreled prior to the deadly act.
Philo Hall, South Dakota attorney general, offers an unofficial defense of the anti compact law in federal court against Hartford Fire Insurance and others. He criticizes Federal Judge McPherson’s rulings that Iowa and Nebraska anti compact laws are invalid and plans to challenge them before Judge Carland.
In Bethel Maine on October 25 Beulah York fifteen was shot and killed by Ora Green a laborer on the York farm who then killed himself Green reportedly was infatuated with the girl and the shooting ended the tragedy.
Two men pried open a back door of P F Seibel's store in Rhinelander Wisconsin and carried off a 200 pound cash register. They stole about $2,200 in cash and additional clothing.
Burglars gained entry to the storeroom of the Deutsche Jewelry company in Cleveland on October 25 and secured diamonds valued at 6000 dollars. Police have not yet secured any clues.
Mrs. John H. Gaustad, wife of a farmer, was struck by a freight train at a foggy crossroad near Baldwin Wisconsin yesterday afternoon while returning home and died from the injuries.
Lorett Olson of Winona Minnesota is appointed by Doorkeeper Lyon to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Samuel H Decker on the soldiers' roll of the United States House of Representatives. Olson is an armless Civil War veteran.
Oct 24 report from Bemidji Minnesota notes Indians north of the town are enraged by timber encroachments and a potential uprising is feared.
Amalgamated Copper reports a major loss with weekly effects totaling about one million dollars. The downturn triggers widespread layoffs with about 18 percent of payrolls cut, leaving Butte streets filled with unemployed workers and rising hardship.
The Amalgamated Copper shutdown cuts 6,500 direct jobs in Butte and up to 20,000 total including indirect losses across Montana. Rail lines and mines halt operations, with speculation that the long-term closure could reach six to eight months or more. Heinenze blames Wall Street speculators while officials dispute market manipulation claims.
Ottumwa Iowa October 25 Mrs But Coombs answered her husband in district court denying he charges she tried to poison him with strychnine. She filed a cross bill accusing him of cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion and asks alimony of 4000 dollars.
Samuel Harris and Merritt Stoner pleaded guilty to the July 10 1903 holdup of Charles W Bidwell of Galesville Wisconsin at Whitehall. They received one year at hard labor in Waupun.
In Eddyville Iowa a three year old child of Mr and Mrs Charles Mills fell into an open well full of water and drowned before aid could reach him. The incident occurred yesterday.
In Baldwin Wisconsin on October 25 a light snow fell overnight totaling about one inch. The accumulation disappeared quickly as morning temperatures rose and the forecast warned of unsettled early winter weather.
Morris Minn Oct 23 A village special section on reincorporation into the City of Morris reports a favorable vote totaling 184 161 in support of the proposal under state laws with Morris as the focal locale and the surrounding result for incorporation.
Thomas Cox died from a bullet wound suffered last Friday in Calumet Michigan. Cox was shot by Peter Feletti an Italian resident. The bullet penetrated the spine and there was no hope for recovery.
A brief Chicago News item quotes a scene where a fair proprietor refuses marriage to a youth yet offers companionship as an elder sister. The youth gratefully accepts, seeking guidance to avoid folly and avoid danger of making himself look foolish.
Joseph Wooten, 34, a homeless laborer, was charged at the Southwestern police court with stealing two fowls. He claimed he took the birds to test his nerves, saying he wanted to walk past a constable with them without trembling. Detective Rand identified the contraband birds found on his clothing.
The McBride family and Dr. Jesse I Simes sworn statements confirm that Dodd's Kidney Pills cured their son after a series of epileptic fits and partial paralysis. The boy reportedly had 27 fits the day treatment began and then stopped within a week. The case stirred strong local interest and skepticism subsided.
Augustus Van Wyck recalls a chestnut vendor who jokes about American versus Italian nuts. The vendor replies in comic broken English and hints at a pun involving Shauncey Deepen, delivering a light, humorous anecdote from a Philadelphia Public Ledger item.
Society’s globe trotter Mrs Clarence W Dolan of Philadelphia recently joined the Newport set and now splits time among Lennox Lenox Paul Beach Berkshire properties Hot Springs cottage and Philadelphia residences She plans to attend New York horse show winter events Aiken Palm Beach and a European tour resume Newport and travel after Europe This mobile lifestyle notes she keeps homes ready on short notice.
In a humorous exchange cited by the Cleveland Plain Dealer the bridegroom tells the pastor he married the last of five sisters because he waited too long, noting he would have had a better pick but finally had to settle for the leftovers.
A Cincinnati physician recounts his initial skepticism about Grape-Nuts then his recovery after using the product with warm milk twice daily. He notes strength, weight gain, and improved health and urges many patients to try it, calling it a brain and nerve food and a general food of high quality.
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