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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1902
Page
2
A clipped miscellany reviews public matters and curiosities. It notes a broom trust movement, political puns about sultans and Venice, mosquito jests, and jokes about Horace Biglow, Mrs. Drexel, King Edward, Grand Duke Boris, and John L. Sullivan, reflecting lively 19th century wit and commentary.
J Pierpont Morgan purportedly declines tipping hotel staff. The chronicling highlights the endless drive behind amassing a fortune, noting Schwab’s wealth of eighteen million dollars as a hard pursuit that took a toll on his health.
A mixture of distant gossip and global events describes the crown prince of Germany resuming solid foods and shyly glancing at girls, a man named W C Mead shot by a benevolent host, and a note that Chinese rebels are being executed at a thousand per day with a predicted rebellion duration under a year.
The tale recalls a man who tied dynamite to a sick dog, losing his house when the animal wagged its tail, and shows that cruelty does not pay. The world remains largely indifferent as the scorchobo list marks the ultimate price of such acts, performed at high speed and with fatal recklessness.
The Jewish World reports about 600000 Jews in New York and asserts the city may lay claim to a status likened to the New Jerusalem, reflecting a grand communal self view.
The writer contends that if the United States mail is used to promote lotteries it should be suppressed. He asserts that the average man regards his mail as a lottery in itself and should not be saturated with such content.
A Boston landlord who tried to collect his rent in kisses from a pretty widow was fined $25. The comment notes there are some freakish landlords and peculiar widows in Boston.
Sir Thomas Lipton survived an automobile accident shock without trouble, noting he is accustomed to shocks from yacht races. The incident underscores his resilient temperament and competitive spirit amid sailing tensions.
The article notes Mr. Schwab leaving his home in a private car and expressing a wish to trade places with a calm, steady traveler in a simple picnic scene behind a team of mules, highlighting exhaustion and desire for rest.
The report notes that other theories about the death by self-inflicted action may be disregarded after new information revealed his last act before the shooting was an encounter with a telephone.
A witty remark suggests the crown prince of Siam might reconsider visiting the United States after reading how newspapers portray the crown prince of Germany and the American girl’s country.
The article notes many English young women gaining prominence by engagement reports to Lord Kitchener while highlighting the popularity of the South African war hero and his famed skirmishing tactics.
A Kentucky girl who has received 151 offers of marriage has chosen to stay single and devote herself to music. Yet once on stage she may view marriage less as a threat than before.
A Chicago man is denied the chance to cross Niagara Falls on a tight rope. The piece wryly notes it is proper he await the fool killer. A Kentucky undertaker goes insane after conducting 36 funerals in 31 days and may be one who cannot stand prosperity. A New York orchestra leader quits over paying for trained monkeys, with a jab that art isn’t knocked out yet.
Maj. E F Glenn restored to duty in Luzon and Navy orders list Capt Eugene H Leutze to command the Maine battle ship. Secretaries shuffle treasury staff, ambassadors write reminiscences, and a large Philippine exhibit is planned for St Louis. Crim es include a Omaha shooting, Kid Curry surrender, Bartholin body ID, Chicago hospital accusation, and multiple local killings. Doan’s Kidney Pills praised with long testimonial and free trial offer.
The Fredericksburg brewery in San Jose California burned with losses around 300000 dollars. Gilmore Iowa saw extensive fire damage costing about 50000 dollars. Bicyclist Michaels reportedly injured Huret in Paris. An explosion in a West Twenty-eighth Street New York tenement killed Mrs. Fraser and injured several women. On Northwestern tracks at Kenilworth Illinois two Chicago men were killed by a train. In Binghamton New York a balloon ride ended as rope broke. J W Crawford and Elizabeth Tyler from Chicago were bruised during a misadventure while being wed with Rev. J F Hamilton.
Gen Fitzhugh Lee accepts Jamestown exposition presidency. Gen A Williamson of New York dies at Jamestown. Six women pallbearers attend the Louisville funeral of Mrs James L McBurnie. Western Passenger association names P S Eustis as chairman. Colorado Democrat nominating J C Shaforth defeats Whitford for silver Republican seat. Bostwick R Noble of Yale Michigan dies in Detroit Grace Hospital aged 54. Rev C F Zimmerman dies in Cleveland after long ministry.
Mount Vesuvius vents extensive flames as tremors rattle the region while Halemaumau's lava lake grows. In other news, Prince Dulep Singh's failure is reported, and Rio Port articles note shoots amid political quarrels between Republicans and Federals in Puerto Rico.
A compilation of political and social notes including Benton Hanchett's bid for the Michigan senatorship, upcoming Good Roads convention in St. Louis, and New York coal price outlook amid strike settlement expectations. Also reported are charitable gifts to New York’s blind, medical advances, stock market moves, and various regional incidents and appointments.
Casper Neher, pioneer of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, died in Edmonton Canada at age sixty from blood poisoning after a wrist scratch from a bursting bottle. He had lived in South Dakota for twenty years before moving to Edmonton to establish a bottling works. amputation followed to stop the infection.
Anoka Minnesota September 13 a crowd at a street fair toppled a seven foot high area way sidewalk causing near panic before the coronation of carnival queen Kate Meyers. Only Miss Gonynea of Dayton sustained notable injuries being bruised and fainting after the fall.
Spring Valley Minnesota Sept 13 Charles Ellenburg and two companions on a grain load were struck by a hanging telephone wire. Ellenburg had his upper jaw severed and suffered ear and cheek injuries while the other man sustained a severe neck laceration. The accident occurred nine miles north of Spring Valley.
In Duluth Minnesota on September 13, residents despair over coal shortages and theft of city sidewalks as fuel. About 500 feet of sidewalk have been stolen in recent days. Members of the Armenian colony in the West end are said to have done some, but not yet caught.
Yankton South Dakota September 13 The state fair set a record yesterday as the biggest day since relocation to Yankton If today matches turnout weekly receipts should exceed ten thousand Blackbirds Ruin Corn In Iowa Fields Farmers alarmed as migratory flocks descend on corn feeding on green husks tearing ears and exposing them to rot from rain and dew
Duluth Minnesota September 13 Philip Stackmesser a fireman died after being run over by a hook and ladder truck racing to a blaze He had previously been stationed in St Paul and is described as fatally injured in the incident.
Port Columbia Washington is on fire amid regional prairie blazes. A steamer has departed Astoria Oregon to render assistance from the port.
Battle Lake Minnesota on September 13 a Berg and Wood threshing outfit burned last night with a full setting of wheat on Engelbret Peterson’s farm west of Underwood. The blaze started from the engine.
In Delano Minnesota on September 13 farmers digging potatoes report half the crop rotten due to excessive rain and cold weather, undermining hoped for a large yield and quality tubersexpected.
A judge recalls advice from employers highlighting a man with brains could earn more elsewhere. The case touches on gate money and repairs argued by a father with several daughters, calling for support or action.
Rock Falls Illinois September 18 A mysterious female horse thief struck again in Fort Byron after paying in advance for a livery rig. She secured the vehicle and vanished, with authorities now tracking a gang believed to have operated locally for some time.
Miles of flames devastate Washington Oregon forests and farms. Two lives lost with many missing as towns like Bridal Veil Enumclaw and Centralia reel under smoke and power outages. Mills burn at Palmer and other sites while crews race to safety and extinguish fires across the region.
Chicago September 14 a legal representative for a major packer denied any merger of packing companies was planned to take effect around September 27. He said no meeting was held and none scheduled to settle final arrangements. A separate report claimed the combine was underwritten but details would not be public for five to six weeks.
London dispatch reports a marked improvement in the king's health since the coronation. His diet is strictly regulated and he seems more vigorous and cheerful than in years past. The June illness is viewed by many as a blessing in disguise that may prolong his life.
Belfast on September 14 reports the British Association for the Advancement of Science resumed sessions focusing on mercantile trusts and the shipping combine. Several speakers doubted the financial viability and long term prospects of such trusts, arguing they face limited opportunities for success in England.
Annapolis Md Sept 14 Orders received yesterday at the naval academy directing Capt Marix and Lieutenants Purcell and Rixey of the United States marine corps to proceed this morning with a company of marines stationed there to League Island navy yard Philadelphia They will form a portion of the battalion of marines which will sail at once on the auxiliary cruiser Yankee for Colon.
The Burlington limited train struck a buggy carrying George Dittman and Lucille Selstad near La Crosse on Sept 12. The horse was killed and the buggy demolished. The occupants escaped serious injury though Dittman lost memory of events prior to the crash. one horse died in the impact.
St Louis grand jury, Sept 14, heard witnesses linked to a $47,000 lighting bill bribery payoff. Former delegates Tamblyn and Mepham examined. Adolph Wallner offered Charles F. Kelly as a witness on bond. Murrell named Kelly as the recipient and distributor. Folk seeks indictments of major bribe givers amid a $700 reward for Kelly.
In Harrisburg a post midnight meeting at the executive mansion included Gov Stone State Senator William Flynn M K McMullin of Pittsburg President Mitchell and District Presidents Duffy Fahey and Nichols of the United Mineworkers The aim was to discuss settlement terms for the anthracite coal strike and a plan to avoid a special legislature session for arbitration legislation The governor did not disclose his proposal prior to the talks and participants would not speak until after the meeting.
R G Dun & Co reports industrial activity at a peak with many new factories and mills added, old plants expanding, and idle shops resuming after labor disputes. Railways struggle to move output amid big crops and falling prices, yet retail trade remains strong with a bright wholesale outlook.
Jesse Johnson, a Black man, was hanged in New London Missouri yesterday. He confessed to the crime on the scaffold and said he had joined the church and found Christ in his soul, declaring he was the happiest man on earth and unafraid of the future after making his peace with God.
Port-au-Prince report says Gen. Chicaye of the Firminist forces, defeated at Petit Goave on August 8 and who burned the town before retreating, was arrested near Jacmel and executed at Jacmel on September 10 after trial by a military tribunal.
London sources report a London syndicate plans to meet in Edinburgh within a fort night with directors from several Fife coal firms and the Wilson and Clyde companies to consider purchasing the latter's mines. The syndicate is said to have a capital of 10 million pounds.
A Cork city corporation meeting dissolved in confusion over lord mayor’s refusal to host Chief Secretary for Ireland George Wyndham during his Sept 9 visit. The issue, raised without notice, caused the session to break up amid tensions and protest.
Mrs W M Stewart wife of Senator Stewart of Nevada was killed in Alameda California when the automobile she rode in with Henry Foote and a youth named Taylor ran into a telegraph pole The impact hurled her against the pole and she died shortly after The crash occurred yesterday near Alameda California
John Auchard a pioneer stockman died in Helena Montana on Monday He willed nearly his entire estate to the Montana Masonic grand lodge to be held in trust for a proposed Masonic home The will provides for a 200 acre farm and $5000 to the widow plus 10000 acres of land in Lewis and Clarke county and livestock The grand master of the grand lodge is named in the document
Whitburn Ohio resident Mr T Shepherd testifies his wife suffered acute rheumatism and neuralgia without rest until one bottle of St Jacobs Oil brought instant relief and a permanent cure. He touts the oil as unmatched, noting its half century record and iconic slogans. Sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by all druggists.
A Leslie's Monthly excerpt notes annual lightning deaths reach 700 to 800 with over a thousand injuries. In 1899 lightning killed 4,253 livestock and caused about 6 million dollars in direct or fire losses. Notably, 266 cattle died in Iowa that year, 118 near fences, suggesting fence connections as a shock factor.
W A Terry of Oolitic Ind suffered months with severe kidney trouble and near bed confinement. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills he improved by day two and soon could move about. He praises the remedy as best for kidney or bladder issues and urges other sufferers to try it.
Ex Speaker Reed enjoys his old joke as much these days as in Washington. He recently met a friend from a small interior town where a bank cashier, a leading businessman, and the county clerk all faced misfortune. Reed greeted him warmly and quipped he was glad to see a man from X out of jail.
The stage director asks what to do with the wealthy young amateur hired that morning. The manager wonders what he can do, and the director says he will play the smallest parts. Cast him as the armor in the baronial castle scene, the judge notes. The woman who does day washing is ready to hang out almost anywhere.
A judge quips that she is extremely affectionate yet has been divorced three times. He remarks that love with her appears intermittent, reflecting on the paradox of her disposition.
A New York Times note recounts Bridget, a recent immigrant, misusing terms as she learns English. She asks to fix a Kansas bac duck, believes a missing friend will be found in the Potash Field, and after a subway blast exclaims about a rapid transom.
An expert on ore forms faces sharp cross examination about ore lumps described as Kise ney. The lawyer asks if the lumps are oblong and as long as the expert's head. The answer elicits court laughter and a bright smile from the expert, highlighting the lighter side of a tense hearing.
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