This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 51 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1903
Page
2
A collage of quirky lines touches on world notes about a mare trotting, Turk and Bulgarian relations, coal demand, and fashion fears. It mentions Princess Rupprecht’s appendicitis operation as a path to society, jokes about strong language and a reporter with a nose for news, plus playful musings on Vesuvius and Mercutio.
Sir Thomas Lipton born in Scotland to Irish parents. He resides in England, conducts business in India, spends time in America, and is linked to St. Louis Democratic circles. The statement sketches his international footprint and political associations.
A historical gossip note claims King Pete of Servia seeks a $1,000,000 loan and hints at gold brick artists paying to learn the lender’s name. A divorce trial testimony describes a bell boy embracing a woman who merely laughed. The remark suggests some people understand the joke quickly.
The remark imagines Naples using Mt. Vesuvius heat and waste air to warm the city next winter, critiquing local initiative and suggesting a bolder American approach could transform the region.
The North Adams Transcript reports Sheriff Morrissey seized a knife used by Michael Blair to saw through a steel cell in the town hall basement. The whereabouts of Blair remain unknown.
A Chicago man gave his relatives one million dollars to see how they would use the money. The unusual experiment aims to gauge reactions and generosity, with hope that the idea might catch on as a form of amusement.
Jeffries offers Jack Munroe ten thousand dollars to stay a four round fight. The piece notes Munroe should keep every minute productively spent and hints at a strategic approach to the bout.
A description notes the release of Bashi-Bazouks in Macedonia and the public fear surrounding these forces. It reflects on the unfamiliar term and the sense of impending danger associated with their presence.
Mrs Langtry says disrobing on the stage isn’t as shocking as what may be seen in the audience boxes. She notes many common folk in the orchestra and galleries will likely agree with her assessment.
A Chicago doctor says he has found a cure for lockjaw using a solution of calcium and potassium salts. He also warns to limit toy pistol use ahead of the Fourth of July celebrations to prevent incidents.
A Connecticut bulldog survived being shot and poisoned and was buried only to return to the family living room wagging his tail. The animal’s revival adds a humorous note, suggesting dogs can have more than one life.
A rash Boston man asserts he swam Niagara rapids and would not repeat the feat even for 1,000,000, adding that no one appears willing to offer more. The statement underscores risk and public skepticism surrounding the claimed endurance swim.
The St Paul Foundry will build a large bird cage for the government for the St Louis fair. The cruiser Cleveland test reached 16.495 knots, just short of the 16.5 knot requirement, with acceptance advised at a reduced price. Minister Beaupre reports no obstruction in canal talks with Colombia. Minnesota pensions total 2,294,000. South Dakota 509,000. North Dakota 231,000 for the year ending June 30. About 41,000 people were removed from rolls by death during the year.
The notices list deaths of Herman Zumpe in Munich and Rt. Rev. Thomas L. Clark in Middletown Rhode Island, with other obituaries including Richard Brown of Youngstown aged seventy five and Jona Bullock Clark of Missouri. Promotions include E P Moulinier from second to first assistant district attorney in Cincinnati and Thomas H Darby as second assistant. Dr. Tuttle’s episcopal succession follows the death of Bishop Clark, making Tuttle senior bishop, while Joseph E Morcombe of Cedar Rapids secures a Turkish government post as press agent.
The three sisters of Pope Pius X who lived with him in Venice arrived in Rome after about six weeks apart and were warmly received. The report notes other international moves including France delaying the Havre exequateur and the Dutch plan aligned with Philippine monetary policies.
Lloyds reports over fifty serious shipping casualties with many ships sunk and high loss of life across British waters.
London reports a sweeping storm across the United Kingdom with high winds up to 72 miles per hour. Shipping losses rise as Lloyds notes over fifty serious casualties and many vessels foundered. Inland areas suffer incalculable damage to crops and infrastructure while telegraph lines fail. France also reports coast damage and disrupted communications.
A coal rush has clogged Superior Harbor forcing several days of disruption. Docks are stocked but handling the coal proves difficult with four ships at anchor and some vessels delayed six to eight days as crews work to relieve the fleet and restore normal conditions.
Ninety percent of county corn is safe from frost and may yield its best harvest in history. Residents note heavy corn for the corn palace decoration and the fall temperatures have not yet reached frost, with the record low around 42 degrees.
A string of disasters leaves several dead and many injured. Incendiary fire victims in Scranton Pennsylvania vanish. Yorkville South Carolina railroad wreck kills six and injures twenty five. Newark New Jersey boiler explosion injures six. train collision near Ligonier Indiana kills four and injures. Los Angeles excavation collapse kills three laborers. Rochester New York judge injured by accidental gunshot. Anthony Kansas tent collapse wounds many. Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania trolley derailment leaves one dead and eleven injured. mining disasters in Spring er New Mexico and Everett Washington kill several and injure others.
Reports include Patrick F. Conklin executed at Sing Sing. Sheeney Harris and Kelly escape from Schoharie county jail. two men attempt to kill Mayo. McMasters attacks in Tuscola. a Baltimore murder confessed by a twelve year old. postmaster removed in Randolph Massachusetts. demurrers in the Jett case. Mrs Helen Purinton’s suicide in Chicago. miners inquiry jail terms by Judge Hazen. Senator John Raines robbed of cash and notes. Lieut McClune Hamilton court martial in the Philippines. a Philadelphia mother and son death attempts after graveside tragedy.
A dense mix of political notes from the era includes Chicago backing for Mayor Harrison’s bid, Seth Low endorsed for re election at a New York fusion conference, and various local and national civic items such as wage increases, court actions, and public notices.
Washington report says six named individuals face seven indictments returned by the grand jury tied to letter box and supply transactions. Defendants include George W. Beavers August W. Machen James W. Erwin George H. Huntington Isaac S. McGrehan and Eugene D. Scheble. Pending cases suggest further postal prosecutions.
Ernest E. Johnson, arrested for embezzling 48500 from the Commercial Banking Company of Duluth, indicted by the grand jury on two counts of forgery in the Third degree. Arraigned, waived reading, to plead today. free on 15000 bail.
Burglars entered the East Wabasha home of Max Lossen in Winona during a fair viewing. They broke open a safe and stole $67 in cash and two diamond earrings, valued around $200. No clue exists and the safe door was battered.
Chicago firm Edward Hines Lumber Co. sold eighty million feet of pine in southeastern Douglas County Wisconsin to Empire Lumber Co for about 620000 dollars. Logs will float down the St Croix and Mississippi rivers to Winona. Empire holds an option on 20000000 feet more in the same tract.
William Neimeyer of Mount Clive, a banker and merchant, died at his home in Edwardsville from injuries after a runaway team struck a telegraph pole. A large splinter from the wagon rim pierced his eye and penetrated his brain while he paused to glance at a newspaper.
In Homberg and vicinity 200 persons suffer trrconisis. The Hague tribunal has settled thirty six disputes. China protests Russia over Manchuria evacuation terms. Swansea tin plate strike nears arbitration. over 20 000 expect to return to work. Harper secures sultan concessions for Babyl on explorations. Capassa Berger and M Reclus plan a balloon crossing. Hague Good Offices resolution debated. Marshall Field in Munich on Kingsway space. British foreign office protests at Washington and in Borneo seizures. Jacques Lebaudy to be sued for rescuing marooned sailors. experts say desert ownership may lie with none.
Waterloo record reports William A. Hoffman, accused of killing his father in law William Brandt at Maestown, refuses to surrender or leave the country despite pleas from his family and friends. Sheriff Ruch expands the posse from twenty five to forty as efforts to capture him continue.
Marinette Wisconsin September 13 Andrew Garland of this city about twenty miles from Marinette was picking black berries when a large black bear pulled the branch from his hand and sat on its haunches eating berries near the man who fled, gunless and unharmed.
Louis P Aloe of St Louis planned a private train trip with his two young daughters to avoid quarantine after scarlet fever reports. The party left a summer resort near Nusziegon Michigan and traveled on a special Wa bash limited train, arriving in St Louis at noon the next day.
Frank James sues the Gillis theater and the company performing The James Boys in Missouri for 35000 dollars claiming the show disgraces his name and subjects him to public censure. He travels with Cole Younger in a Wild West show at the time.
Turton robberies investigated show the suspect is a Negro who has used Watertown as a base. He has been brought here for trial.
In Manila Customs inspectors Coates and Lieut Osborne, based at San Fernando, were tried and convicted for misappropriating government funds. Osborne received ten years, Coates eight. Dean Tompkins, province treasurer, convicted of forgery with sentence pending. The minimum penalty cited is twelve years.
A narrator observes a woman on stage under trees in the park about to sing. The sun, paint, piano prelude, and a delayed vocal start are described with playful analogies to frogs and beans, concluding with the first song emerging from her lips.
Gen Sherman, guest of honor at a banquet, spots a familiar man in the line. The man shyly reveals he once made shirts for the general, prompting Sherman to introduce Major Schurtz to the reception committee.
In a mountain town a four year old named William fears bears in the road and park. When a pastor questions him the boy reveals his mother invented the tale to keep him from wandering. The mother apologizes and asks forgiveness, but William urges she seeks God’s belief.
A health note argues restful poise comes from a balanced body and mind with focus on the stomach. It urges quitting coffee, adopting Postum Food Coffee, and cites a hygienic sanitarium physician in Indiana endorsing the shift for improved nerves, mood, and digestion.
Red Wood Falls Minnesota September 13 Burglars tried to crack the Gold Stabeck bank vault at Wabaco last night. After breaking off a door they triggered an alarm and fled with a team stolen from Leo Altermate’s barn. The barn held about 5000 dollars in currency.
Joseph and Andrew Kervela brothers of Laurium narrowly escaped two attacking bears while berry picking near Calumet Michigan on September 18 One bear seized Joseph by the shoulder but he freed himself and both brothers fled leaving their pails and berries behind
Superior, Wis. Sept 13 Jack Mattson a shipyard employee fell head first thirty feet from a ladder. Paralyzed by the shock he survived with recovery chances reported as about even.
In Onida William Lewis received a one year term in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to perjury. The crime was committed to aid a friend in Sully County.
In Duluth Minnesota on September 12 financial troubles were cited as the cause of death by his own action for George Ruprecht a prominent local lumberman. His body was found in the St Louis hotel by a chambermaid after he had taken laudanum.
Mrs. L Farley, a well known resident of Garretson since Sept. 1 opening of prairie chicken season, proved herself the crack shot of this portion of the state.
Washington Sept 13 The secretary of the navy accepted the resignation of Lieut R N Marble Jr of Duluth to take effect next Tuesday He had commanded the Craven naval torpedo stations at Narragansett Bay Rhode Island for the past year No reason was given and the move surprised fellow officers in Washington
Winnipeg Manitoba September 13 Hugh Mann brother of D D Mann vice president of the Canadian Northern Railways company was accidentally killed while superintending track laying operations near Erwood in Manitoba.
Caledonia Minnesota September 12 farmers face delays as continual rains stall threshing and grain sticks. corn will not mature before frost and farmers grow discouraged.
Stamford Connecticut September 12 four young men were mysteriously arrested and released amid reports that detectives are hunting for a large sum of money said to have been seized near Woodside Park.
Theresa Vaughn the former actress is dying at the Worcester insane hospital of paresis. Relatives have been notified that death may occur at any time.
Grofen From the Grave Falls Montana Sept 13 Indians report the body of White Calf former Blackfoot leader stolen from his grave. White Calf died last February at age eighty three.
A Clinton fire department junior team performed an exhibition at the fair grounds. They reportedly broke the half mile world record with a time around 1 1 3 1 5. A distance of about 115 feet of rope was laid.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.