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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
2
A compact reader of assorted notes and witticisms from a Ward County independent page. Items reference politics in Colombia and Turkey, nickels for France, economic quips, travel jests, racing hazards, and cultural observations. Notable mentions include Marroquín, Castro, Lipton, Hetty Green, and Sing Sing ethics.
Fragmentary memoir note states the princess’s writings are completed but kept unpublished during her life. It recalls that many named individuals will live long to see their mentions in print, suggesting secrecy and delayed publication.
Far Northland reports say Finnish Swedish frontier communications are halted by Russian officials to stop famine information and emigration. Telegraph cables and all telegraph services are confiscated or destroyed along the Tornea river frontier. Russian patrols, gendarmes, and detectives restrain travel and censor all messages crossing the border.
A new party emerges in Sweden as the Moderate Reform Friends organize and gain twenty independents from the rikedag. The group pledges to promote national welfare, maintain neutrality with efficient defense, and push for a stronger union with Norway.
The richest freeman of the Baffin coast controls Arctic commerce. Born at Jullanehwab, he began barter forty years ago. He trades Arctic products for food, then exchanges with natives for furs, ivory, and more. His magazine is worth 60,000 Kroner and he owns 13 yaks, 40 dogs, harpoons, and lances.
Richmond court restrains Liegut Theiss and Naval Constructor Grosbeck from launching the cruiser Galveston and dredge Benhard, pending receiver Li lburn Myers action. Government vows to press on, may call federal troops to protect work, with launch targeted for next Monday.
Eldsvold Building has been restored and funding sought to complete preservation. Private subscriptions and an assignee plan fund work on the historic site where on May 17 1814 Norwegians declared independence. The hall and storthing room are restored to 1514 condition with added gallery and library, though more furniture and improvements are still needed.
In Norway observers expect Minister Stax to quit the cabinet after remarks on solving the demand for a separate consular service. His stance opposes the government program. The Swedish Norwegian commission plan has been publicly backed by Conservative Moderate and Liberal leaders.
Four boys from the Flakkeberg children’s home wrote to the king accusing a master of beating them with a steel wire switch. The king ordered justice officials to act, and an investigation confirmed the abuse. The brutal master and his assistant were removed from their posts.
During repairs at Rimbo Church Sweden architect Cronstedt and contractor J A Griffin uncovered plastered dome paintings dating from the 14th century. The removal of plaster revealed distinct imagery suggesting possible full restoration to the original condition.
King Christian of Denmark plans a tour following the lead of peers. After a brief sojourn at Wiesbaden for the cure he will visit President Loubet in France, then call on the German emperor in Berlin before returning home.
From Norrland's Amt comes word that 18,000 crowns were sent to China and to English and French colonies in Madagascar and Zululand for missionary work. In return the Amtian received 23,000 crowns from America to prevent famine and secure potatoes and grain for seeding.
Capt H Noabee, a leading Danish engineer and former Danish artillery lieutenant, died recently in Buenos Ayres from flood poisoning. He left the service to teach at a polytechnic school and went to Argentina in 1896, rising to a responsible position before his death.
Sweden’s parliament waives all claim to the German city of Wismar, once part of Swedish rule and pledged as collateral for a large loan over a hundred years ago. Residents celebrate via a telegram of thanks from the mayor to the riksdag.
Advices from Stockholm state negotiations are underway for the sale of a vast Swedish iron field in Topland noted as among the world’s richest. United States Steel President Charles M Schwab held multiple discussions with mine owners during his European visit. Reported price is about 50 million dollars.
About 300 Swedish acres in Horndsl Dalecartia will be sown to pine and spruce this year as part of a long running restoration. The work has shown success, with many years of effort yielding beautiful young forests in districts formerly brush covered.
At the annual meeting in London Sir Clemens Markham the society president decorated Dr Sven Hedin with the Victoria Medal for explorations in Central Asia. A gold watch was presented to Capt Isaksen second in command on the Sverdrup expedition to Greenland, received by the Swedish Norwegian attaché as he was absent.
The Vealand platinum mines near Arendeél Norway have reportedly been sold by the Tysse Prospecting company to a French mining company for 2,500,000 francs. It is expected mining will be expanded beyond prior levels.
The Valders railway project in Norway will be pursued vigorously and completed to Fagerneas by October 1904. Traffic is planned to extend to Tonssasen by next fall, with winter blasting and rock removal central to progress.
The king of Siam persists in favoring Daulah morale officers amid many in Danish service. On Capt Troth’s resignation as royal jap commander, the king appointed Cant to fill the vacancy, confirming a rapid royal transition.
A damaged OCR fragment notes an individual named Ip Welle Leap Itsea recovering from an aperk of illness. It mentions improved mobility at home and a daily routine with 8 in good spirit and dining with a good appetite, indicating a recovery phase.
In Jackson Kentucky on June 20 the jury trying Jett and White for the murder of J B Marcum failed to reach a verdict after rooming overnight. At least two jurors favored conviction while others leaned acquittal, and the panel prepared to report a hung jury and seek discharge.
A $50 million attachment was filed in U S circuit court in Boston against General Electric by counsel for 8 F Handicate claiming infringement of several inventions. The action accompanies a damage suit entered by Mr Handchito.
Herman That lastaight shot Harold Brown a Chicago lawyer who recently moved to Fitchburg inflicted a slight wound then shot himself. Authorities say he was mentally deranged by the stress of his job and the incident likely to be fatal.
Cardinal Vaughn is gravely ill in London as his heart condition worsens. Reports say he has taken a turn for the worse and is gradually sinking.
Assistant District Attorney Taggart leads government cases as indictments are prepared. Grand jury has voted to indict Augual W. Machen Dillar B. Groff Samuel A. Groff George E. Lorenz and Mrs Lorenz of Toledo Ohio for conspiracy to defraud the government.
Washington reports serious friction between postal service scandal investigators and Assistant District Attorney Taggart. Officials blame his dilatory methods for delaying prosecutions and hampering the inquiry. Taggart declined to discuss the matter when questioned.
Canton Ohio June 20 The detachment of Company M Eighth regiment United States army on guard at the temporary tomb of the late President McKinley since last fall has been ordered to return to Fort Thomas Kentucky July 1 A detachment from the First regiment infantry now at Fort Wayne Michigan will be sent here to take the place of the men leaving It is expected the Eighth regiment will be ordered to the Philippines about December 1
Washington June 20 The war department plans to ask Congress next winter to appoint a commission to study using Mississippi river power between St Paul and Minneapolis to light Fort Snelling and Twin Cities public buildings. Representative Stevens discussed the idea with Col McKenzie and other engineer corps members who expect substantial government savings if adopted.
Washington June 20. Representative Stevens discussed Fort Snelling improvements with Secretary Root Gen Humphreys and Maj Rub in. Assurances were given to hasten cavalry and infantry barracks construction at Minnesota point and the work is estimated to cost 150000 dollars.
A well organized volunteer society in Lead and Deadwood aims to arrest dynamite users in Spearfish Creek and other Black Hills areas. Last week ten trout were killed in a favored fishing spot, prompting action to protect fish stocks and prosecute culprits.
Grundy Center Iowa June 26 Mrs Jack Hoffelfinger on way to visit sister Mrs Wolfe Red Oak Iowa was struck by an engine at Afton Junction while changing cars and instantly killed She was passing around the end of the train and did not see the engine approaching on the other track
San Diego reports that on June 20 the Union states 18 Grant is a candidate for the Republican nomination for vice president next year. The item ties Grant to the party effort and notes the official entry.
John Haas of Portland in Monroe county was killed on a track near Weathy when a train backed up and he was placed on board, dying before reaching Viroqua. The incident occurred June 20 as Haas walked the track.
Lightning struck John Humon's elevator causing a fire that burned the structure and several hundred bushels of grain. Loss estimate ranges from 10,000 to 12,000 dollars and is partly insured.
Ten Cravens the outlaw leader and two companions held up a group of 100 in the Indian Nation near Aine Oklahoma on a Sunday afternoon. They released the prisoners at 6 pm after taking horses and leaving no money, targeting David Ware and others. Cravens, a former Kansas convict, evades capture as deputy marshals pursue with rewards totaling 10000.
The flood ruination near Heppner Oregon yields 163 confirmed deaths, with 15 bodies found in Willow creek drifts. Missing and unknowns are likely to rise up to around 60 as transient travelers’ baggage was recovered, suggesting additional victims.
In St. Louis on June 20 an east bound Big Four passenger train collided with an Illinois Central train halted near Trials bridge. Doie Dalvis of Texas, owner of an express car carrying race horses, died instantly. The car was crushed and many horses were fatally injured including Rebina who held a 2 08 record.
Berlin reports the trial of a woman nicknamed female Bluebeard Frau Prey godda began at Allenstein East Prussia. Her sixth husband Praygoida a hotelkeeper died after she served arsenic laced coffee. Exhumations confirmed arsenic in all five husbands.
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