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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
4
A collage of snippets from Emmons County Record editorialy minded items. It comments on poetry style, superstitions, military history, socialites under receiverships, Adirondack cottages, bachelor wisdom, czar rumors, a New York salesgirl marrying a count, self made myths, a racing horse, Mrs Hetty Green, and American indifference to eastern Europe war news.
The report notes no names tied to a simian escapade on Mr. Pierce’s yacht while several Newport socialites come under suspicion. It also reveals a government clerk who allegedly carried $3,000,000 in cash in a suitcase from Washington to New York did so as a trusted employee.
Premier Petroff likened to a man yoked with a runaway bull Edmonton review notes Miss Cecilia Loftus as the most modest stage woman who hopes to become a great actress one day. A medical journal warns against leaping from bed at waking. France’s balloon voyage to England rattles a safe island nation amid costly battleships.
A report notes European titled women coming to the United States to marry rich men. Caution advised about accepting candy from Massachusetts hostesses. An old New Jersey law questions mothers in law. A Syracuse freshman defends his mustache, claiming marriage status. The piece shifts to fashion trends, editorials, and remarks on women’s golf champion as unmarried.
Secretary Moody plans to ask Congress for 250000 to build a naval training station on Lake Michigan. Representative James D Richardson, Democratic leader, announces resignation to become grand commander of Scottish Rite Masons. Judge Somerville, NY general appraisers head, defends himself against removal for criticizing the president over hiring black appointees. RooseveltRetention blocks removal to avoid look of punishment.
A wide range of criminal cases from across the United States is reported. Miners in Philadelphia, a St Louis constable, a Detroit murder, a Missouri shooting, condemned youths in Toledo, a Cincinnati conspiracy trial, Kansas City education doodling, San Bernardino mining conflict, a Prosperity mine fatality, Chicago embezzlement, a Glassport fatal shooting, a New York church funds defalcation, and a New York divorce with alimony.
William C. Rehan a famed theatrical manager dies in New York, brother of Ada Rehan. Gordon McKay inventor of shoemaking machinery dies in Newport Rhode Island leaving an estate of 25 million most to Harvard. Dr Jonathan Taft renowned dentist and long time dean at University of Michigan dies in Ann Arbor.
A young woman died when squeezed by a boa constrictor during a display in Voelkingen Prussia. The incident occurred as part of a traveling men'sagerie show. The report notes the fatality and context without sensational detail.
Reported prospective honors list includes John Morley with a baronetcy as New Year’s. Separately Russia may join the sugar convention, and prominent figures such as Colville died in London after lung disease.
Miss Alice Roosevelt is expected to attend the coming horse show in Chicago. Mer. Bissett named pontifical majordomo succeeding Mgr. Denzevedo as the new executive assistant.
John Turner, English lecturer and organizer linked to the National Shop Assistants Union, was arrested at Murray Hill Lyceum on an inciting and promoting anarchy charge under alien labor laws. Emma Goldman attended the lecture scene and urged no crowd disruption as Turner was taken to Ellis Island.
William Marks was instantly killed and Patrick Hardy fatally injured near Butler Pennsylvania after a nitroglycerine can mistaken for maple syrup exploded. The two peddlers had camped in the woods and tried to cut open the can to make a water vessel when the nitrorevealed itself. Marks suffered massive injuries including loss of head hands and feet while Hardy sustained loss of sight and multiple arm fractures.
In Cairo Illinois on October 25 four men blew the vault door at the Raleigh bank of Dr H L Burnett five miles west of Eldorado. The owners fired from opposite homes, the robbers fled after taking 500 in pension checks notes and mortgages. Bloodhounds followed to Rector bottoms where a posse surrounded the suspects and one is believed wounded.
Constantinople reports six battalions moved from Koprululu to Buskub following the discovery of a military plot to kill M. Belaefiff, the Russian agent there.
Berlin reports American capital backs a German expedition led by Dr. Carl Peters. Engineers and miners will depart in November for Portuguese East Africa to pursue the Eldorado of the ancients near Rhodesia. The venture aims to locate Ophir gold mines.
Ishpeming Michigan October 25 After a desperate struggle with alleged robbers of the Superior postoffice six Ishpeming policemen wounded and captured two of the trio on a train The third fled toward the woods Officers pursue him About 100 dollars found in the pockets of the two men Much of it in small change Wounds dressed by a local surgeon and not serious
In Pittsburg on Oct 25 a skiff carrying five Hungarian laborers was swept over the Springdale dam near Colfax station in early fog. Four occupants drowned after the boat was carried over the dam, with the men previously crossing the river to work without incident.
Rome Oct 25 Cardinal Satelli states neither he nor Cardials Agiardi or Vanutelli were offered the post. Mgr Merry del Val was appointed secretary of state on the recommendation of Cardinals Oreglia and Vives y Tuto due to his linguistic abilities despite opposition from many in the sacred college.
In Flushing Ohio a deadly confrontation occurred in the Baltimore and Ohio tunnel between officers, a mob of Negro laborers and foreigners. One man killed, one dying, three seriously wounded. Three gang members are surrounded in a cabin as vigilantes fear lynching.
Advices from Tien tain report Russia negotiating with a Shanghai steamship company to charter vessels for service between Shanghai and Port Arthur. The government says the current volunteer fleet cannot sustain the traffic.
Loren McCray twenty six of Huron fell from his Chicago and Northwestern train at Volga on October 25 and died an hour later. He married Miss Ormand here recently and was a popular Dakota division conductor.
Ashland Wis Oct 25 The Barker and Stewart Lumber Company of Ashland purchased yesterday from W H Gilbert the Norway King an interest in the West Coast Timber Company of Oregon The transaction involves nearly 200000 dollars and will give the Wausau syndicate control of the West Coast Timber Company
Sacramento prison report says E Manuel a second tierer was shot by guards and killed while attempting to escape at Folsom. The incident occurred October 25 and was received by the Bee via a telegraphic message.
Columbus report says Vanlear L Oldroyd a union machinist was shot by Charles F Weaver a non union worker last evening in a strike related incident. In St Joseph Missouri William Matzinger aged 23 was sentenced to fifty years for the murder of Alma Galimer following a quarrel with the victim.
Sioux Falls Oct 25 Philo Hall attorney general of South Dakota issues an unofficial opinion defending the anti compact law before Judge Carland in federal court against Hartford Fire Insurance and others He criticizes Federal Judge McPhersons recent rulings that Iowa and Nebraska anti compact laws are valid
Beulah York, fifteen, was shot and killed by Ora Green a laborer on the York farm in Bethel Maine. Green then killed himself with a gunshot. Green was infatuated with Beulah and the double tragedy occurred on October 25.
Two men pried open a back door of P F Seibel's store in Rhinelander Wisconsin and carried away a 200 pound cash register. The register was broken into and about 2200 dollars plus clothing were stolen.
In Cleveland on October 25 burglars entered the storeroom of the Deutsche Jewelry company and secured diamonds valued at $6,000. Police have no clues to aid the investigation.
Baldwin Wisconsin October 23 Mrs John H Gauslad wife of a farmer was returning home from the village yesterday afternoon when she was struck at a crossing by a freight engine and killed The accident occurred near the village as she walked along the tracks with no warning given by the engine crew at the moment of impact
The report describes a severe economic downturn with a weekly one million dollar loss forcing payroll cuts. Butte’s streets are crowded with idle men as workers face layoffs and factories reduce staff.
Butte Montana faces a sweeping shutdown as Amalgamated Copper halts operations affecting 6,500 directly and up to 20,000 overall. Railways curtail freight crews, mines, smelters, and related firms feel the impact with Montana payrolls cut by about one million dollars weekly. Heinze blames Wall Street speculators for stock manipulation, while officials dispute that the injunction drove the decision. A long shutdown, possibly six to eight months or more, is anticipated amid widespread economic fear.
Ottumwa Iowa October 25 Mrs Bvt Coombs answers her husband s petition for divorce in district court denying charges that she attempted to poison him with strychnine. She files a cross bill accusing him of cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion and seeks alimony of 4000 dollars.
Samuel Harris and Merritt Stoner faced district court in Whitehall Wisconsin for July 16 1903 robbery of Charles W Bidwell of Galesville They pleaded guilty and received one year of hard labor at Waupun Each man admitted the crime and was sentenced yesterday in Wisconsin.
Ottumwa Iowa Oct 25 A three year old child of Mr and Mrs Charles Mills fell into an open well in Eddyville where water stood several feet deep and drowned before aid could reach him.
Baldwin Wisconsin reported a brief early snow episode with an inch of snow overnight that quickly melted by morning. The chilly preview foreshadowed harsher weather to come as autumn seasons shift.
Morris Minnesota reports that the Oct 23 special election on reincorporating the village into the City of Morris under state laws produced a favorable result with 184,161 votes in favor. The measure passed, enabling the village to become part of Morris city governance.
In Calumet Michigan on October 23 Thomas Cox died from a bullet wound inflicted Sunday night by Peter Felstt an Italian. Cox had been from Bay City Michigan and succumbed as the bullet penetrated the spine with no chance of recovery.
A humorous remark from a Chicago News bulletin shows a fair proprietor refusing marriage, offering instead to act as an elderly sister. The Youth gratefully accepts, saying he needs guidance to avoid making a fool of himself.
Joseph Wooten, 34, a homeless laborer, faced Southwestern police court charged with stealing two fowls. Detectives found one bird suffocated and bound around his waist. Wooten offered a bizarre defense claiming he stole the birds to test his nerves and fear response.
In St Johns Kansas on October 26 Mr and Mrs William McBride and Dr Jesse I Simes sworn statements confirm their boy’s illness and cure. They credit Dodd's Kidney Pills with stopping epileptic spells after the first doses and soon after the boy was seizure free. The case has caused great regional sensation.
Augustus Van Wyck recalls a chestnut vendor who boasts Italian chestnuts while a judge seeks American nuts. The vendor quips that the buyer should “go for talkin’ to Meester Shauncey Deepen,” turning language into humor in a brief anecdote from Philadelphia.
Mrs. Clarence W. Dolan of Philadelphia, newly admitted to Newport society, is described as a globe trotter. She travels between Lennox, Lenox and Paul Beach country homes, Berkshire stays, Hot Springs cottage, New York for horse shows, Aiken and Palm Beach in February, then a European jaunt. She divides time among Newport Tokyo Europe?
A humorous exchange at a wedding ends with the groom explaining he married the last of five sisters because he waited too long, preferring honesty over clever excuses. The parson presses for vows as the groom offers a blunt justification of fate and timing.
A Cincinnati physician recalls how Grape-Nuts aided his own health and notes strong improvements after he started using the cereal with warm milk. He urges patients to try the food, praising its claimed benefits and stating it stands alone as a nourishing option.
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