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Newspaper
Scandia Independent
Location
Narka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1889
Page
1
State news item reports Igskell Institute in Lawrence has enrolled fifteen new students from the Wichita tribe of Indians. It notes related items from St John News and various Kansas papers about local business ventures, infrastructure, and discoveries across towns like Oskaloosa, Hutchinson, Lyons, and Emporia.
The enamel described as rich and highly polished black is recommended for transfer. It is proposed that Mr. P. send the item to the State Historical Society at Topeka for preservation and study.
Wheat prospects threaten storage in Sumner county as harvests loom. Burlington Chronicle praises Burlingame’s elite horse stock. Ford county hosts large farmers meeting signaling strong rural learning. Genda Springs Herald reports a hefty hog sale at $425 per hundred and promotes stock enrichment. Lindsborg and Medicine Lodge discuss dairy gains and profitable horse breeding, with Chapin Bros planning continued horse breeding in southern Kansas.
Representatives of cattle raisers from states west of the Mississippi and beyond meet in Kansas City to form a new American Live Stock Commission Company with 1500000 capital. They aim to cut out middlemen and packers, centralize sales at Kansas City and Chicago, and handle stock for non-members as well. 163000 head of cattle are ready for market. Andy J. Snyder promoted to manage Kansas City offices.
The queen's address to Lords and Commons outlines Egypt operations, unresolved Suakim rights with Thibat, and plans for a Berlin conference on Samoa. It notes rising European military preparations, upcoming bills on local government in England and Wales, Ireland reforms, sugar convention execution, and measures to improve land transfer and joint stock liability.
Artesla strike report from Aureata Migs dated February 25 notes a labor employer was lynched after engaging men to relocate. Authorities investigate motive and gather witness statements as the area tightens security.
Residents gathered at the suspended body of D. H. Smith a Forest City Ark laborer seen shipping hands to Arkansas. Coroner and jury investigated from dawn to nightfall adjourned until morning. Evidence points to two Oktibgeha County citizens and one from Lownder as the likely perpetrators. Three well-regarded men hold high standing locally and more witnesses will be examined. Smith came to board a train to Arkansas.
The Honolulu Bulletin reports Colonel DeCoetigar and Captain Fritze declaring British subjects in Samoa under colonial and martial law. The move draws sharp criticism from English and American observers here. US Vice Consul Blacklock issued January 22 a warning forbidding US citizens from taking part in native-German hostilities.
Grand Lodge A I and A M of Kansas elected officers led by George C. Kenyon as Grand Master and J C Postlethwait as Deputy. Other elected officers include Callahan as Senior Warden and Triller as Grand Junior Warden with several names listed. Next meeting will be in Salina and the session was noted as the best attended in state history.
Lattue Rocx August 25 reports Bob Watkins arrested at the Bluff Arkansas on charges of interfering with officers election at Plummerville during the November poll The precinct saw a stolen ballot box by masked men and tied to the assassination of John M Clayton republican congress candidate No arrests yet made for others implicated in the case
A rear end collision between two freight trains near Gaxuespone on the Chicago Burlington Quincy railroad caused a terrible wreck. Cars took fire from a stove in the way car. Hugh H. McKinney of Galesburg, a brakeman, escaped from the burning wreck alive but suffered near-total leg burns and died two hours later without speaking after removal.
In Sr Pau Minnesota February 28 a fierce blizzard moves through the northwest bringing temperatures near 26 below zero at Winnipeg with a stronger chill than hours earlier. Grand Forks reports sixty mile per hour winds while the author notes 23 below in the local area.
Governor Leslie signs the Hunt gambling bill to prohibit chnuckaluck keno and similar devices. The law requires all gamblers in the territory to display a sign over their doors reading Licensed gambling house.
Kansas Patents Washington February 25 The following patents were granted for the week ending February 19 1889 K CG Battay Florencé water or liquid elevator S C Frederick Arcadia metalla roofing W W Krutsch Fort Scott wood engraving machine T A McKee Beloit perpetual calendar C Stummer and J J Pullen Scammonville coal drilling machine
February 25 at Warsixnuve Iowa Judge Noy sentenced two men found guilty of selling liquors in original packages to long jail terms. The American Express company is cited to appear before the court to resist an injunction restraining it from carrying liquors to Independence.
Advices from the southern border of Kansas report a train of fifty to one hundred Oklahoma boomers wagons starting down the Texas trail from Hunnewell and Caldwell toward the new territory. An advance movement is also noted from other border points.
Joseph Underwood of this city broke the world record at the Kansas City Gun Club reguar shoot on February 23 by killing fifty two live pigeons straight under Hurlingham rules, beating his opponent who killed fifty one.
One hundred leading citizens of Denver in full cowboy style will join the Dodge City Cowboy band for a trip to Kansas City to represent western life from twenty years ago at the inauguration.
Bitter cold grips Dakota as Standing Rock stage fails to arrive. Officials fear for the driver and passengers, with no information on the stage’s whereabouts. The harsh weather has marked this season as the coldest yet.
Snow in the region falls heavily as of February 23 reaching two and a half inches, the heaviest seen by local residents in the collection.
The implement men of Kansas met in Kan here on February 28 to form an association to promote the implement business across the state.
The Park Central hotel disaster in Hautronp, Conn on February 23 caused 23 deaths and 10 injuries. Ten other occupants escaped unharmed in the incident.
The United States ship Momongahela departed Mare Island on February 23 bound directly for Samco, signaling a voyage from the yard to open waters.
Under the 1885 Ryan act the government has purchased over 2 400 000 acres in the Indian Territory from the Creeks and will open Oklahoma proper to homestead settlement as soon as land offices are established. Entry before opening is forbidden to those with invalid agreements. The Springer bill for territorial organization is not required for opening.
Lewin W Neebe returns from Joliet after speaking with Judge Gary who presided at the anarchist trial about a pardon petition. Neebe says Oscar must provide a full confession detailing the anarchist formations and plans before the judge will consider signing the petition. Authorities have supplied writing materials for the statement.
A San Francisco correspondent reasserts claims that the Southern Pacific Railroad will absorb the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system on May 5. The piece says Santa Fe directors could not block the move and paints the deal as a major shift in the railroad world with stock depressed.
The complete Atchison railroad statement is approved for publication. The 1889 fixed charges total 10,831,534 with interest 5,750,365 taxes 1,990,934 net rentals 501,633 and a grand total 10,918,558 including 1,445,660 lease interest at 6 percent. The report notes charges exclude 161,805 interest on land grant bonds and include interest on Gulf division and A&P bonds plus half the joint mileage bonds and Mojave division rental.
Wheat sowing acreage appears below normal yet the crop shows good potential. The Larned Manufacturing Company has moved its plant to Hutchinson, a loss described as heavy for Larned. Inducements failed to keep the industry, as contracts had been signed with Hutchinson buyers. Preparations rush for the M. E. conference set for March 18, with about 200 ministers expected. The conference is viewed as the district’s most significant in years.
A Camden street telephone wire split and dangled near an electric light. A passerby wrapped the live wire around a post to clear the path. Clerks William Thiemer and Peter Schumacher, nearby, touched the post and were stunned as the current surged through the wire. They remained weak two hours after regaining consciousness.
Democratic representatives Walter Coffman Nickel and Granberry resigned in a body from Pulaski County. They had run in the September election against three Republican candidates and one labor nominee. After the election the clerk’s office was entered and six poll books were found to be missing or altered.
Stolen returns from six townships sparked a mystery about the ST engine of the robbery. Certificates were given to the democrats and the loss of the poll books gave them a majority. Republicans contest since legislature opening, drawing strong denunciations from leading democratic papers statewide.
Washington Postmaster General Dickinson sent to Congress a statement detailing railway postal clerks changes in 1888. Causes listed include death 19, voluntary resignation 118, inefficiency 426, official misconduct 268, personal misconduct 313, improper character 47, political causes 729, other 55, and 24 with no cause. Total in service on December 31 was 1 553 clerks.
Advice from Indian Territory says the diary of Belle Starr, famed female bandit, was obtained from the Starr ranch and may be published as an autobiography. The journal reportedly contains thrilling personal adventures, disclosures of crimes in Texas and Indian Territory, and connections to prominent individuals, with lively sketches.
In Lawrence Kansas February 26 the case State of Kansas v W E Higging a North Lawrence school teacher whom the state charged with severely beating a colored boy was tried before Justice Edgar. The jury found him not guilty after a five minute deliberation amid mixed crowd reaction.
The New York Produce Exchange reports afloat and in store limits for wheat at 33,235,466 bushels down 754,910 from a week earlier. Corn stands at 14,588,495 bushels up 463, oats 8,155,103 up 75,274, rye 1,712,783 up 14,61 and barley 2,102,163 down 74,646.
Benton J. Hall, commissioner of patents, denied Gray and McDonough petition to reopen the Bell telephone interference case. He affirmed Butterworth's 1885 decision and upheld priority award to Bull after reviewing 124 typewriter pages of departmental history.
In Victoria British Columbia on February 26 a several hundred strong miners' strike breaks out at the Dunamier coal mines in Comox. Tensions rise as workers demand the discharge of Chinese workers, threats of arson and violence emerge, locals ready militia to respond, and fears of bloodshed spread.
Washington February 20 The secretary of war in a communication to congress disapproved the recommendation of Generals Schofield Buick and Cook for the purchase of land near Omaha Neb as a site for Ft Omaha He recommended buying land farther away from Omaha where the land is cheaper and the water more abundant.
Citizens gathered at the city hall to discuss expanding the Burlingame Knitting Mill. About $2,000 in stock was subscribed and another $1,000 assumed to enlarge facilities. A canning factory was also proposed and met with strong support.
The cable steamer Faraday finished laying 826 miles of heavy submarine cable from Coatzacoalcos, Mexico to Galveston, Texas for the Mexican Telegraph Company. The completion duplicates the gulf system and speeds telegraphic communication with Mexico and Central and South America.
House bill 274, introduced by Hon. J. E. Andrews of Rush county, relieves citizens from county seat litigation and ends twelve years of strife by establishing Lacrosse as the county seat.
Joseph Daily aged 19 a school teacher living near Atchison Kansas visited his sweetheart an 18 year old girl living with her parents on Wyandotta street. A quarrel ensued and he shot himself dying next morning in Kansas City February 20.
Colonel Yard of the Eighteenth Infantry died at the fort from pneumonia. Officers and troops escorted the body to the depot with a band. The body will be sent to New York City for trial.
Canasonamy New York February 26 Mrs Frank Leslie has sold to W J Arkell of Judge her weekly illustrated paper in English and German with transfers to be completed May 1 Mrs Leslie retains and will personally direct her other publications
In Lington Kansas on February 20 voters rejected the $1,000 bond issue for a county court house and direction of a court house project in Springfield, the county seat, by about two to one.
Heggalland, president of the Second National Bank of McPherson, killed by accidental revolver discharge. Kelley & Lyle flour mill in Leavenworth destroyed by fire with 10 000 barrels burned, insured for 50 000. A Northern Central train from Philadelphia wrecked, thirty injured, no fatalities. Five Leavenworth men arrested for alleged blackmail after whiskey purchases and bribery attempts.
The Senate debated Mr Vest's motion to reconsider the conference report on the direct tax bill but action was blocked by filibuster. An $8000 provision for Fort Scott post office completion passed civil appropriations. Senator Plumb sought to extend appointments to honorably discharged service members widows and orphans without competitive exams. An evening session lasted to 10 pm with no further action.
The Senate adopted the conference committee report on territorial affairs and referred a regulation to a committee on expenses. The House opposed direct tax bill conference report but finally agreed. The measure awaits the president’s approval and the territorial admission bill report is ready for executive action.
Washington February 21 The committee on Indian affairs reports a bill to pay the Seminoles about two million dollars for lands in the territory. The Senate debates an election irregularities resolution and Voorhees suggests adding the 1888 election to the inquiry. The House passes multiple appropriation bills including an extra six thousand dollars in pay for Daniel Lamont beyond his existing allowance.
The senate adopted a resolution designating April 30, 1889 as a national holiday and authorized $300,000 for the joint committee's centennial inauguration arrangements. Regan of Texas spoke on election troubles and Plumb's civil service amendment was ruled out of order. The House approved a pension for General Sheridan's widow at $2,500 annually, and a bill to retire General Rosecrans passed amid controversy. Forty three pension bills were enacted.
Washington February 22 Senator Daniel spoke five hours in opposition to the revolution reported by the committee on privileges and elections to enquire into the election of members of congress in Louisiana No other business was done HOUBE After time spent in filibustering the house passed the senate bill to ratify and confirm the Creek Indians agreement on unassigned lands Senate amendment to the census bill was concurred in The deficiency appropriation bill was discussed briefly and public business was suspended to hear eulogies for James N Burns deceased.
In Washington February 25 the senate passed several light house bills while withdrawing a conference request on Mrs. Sheridan pension but approving the pension at reduced amount. An army appropriation debate was halted for a Barnes eulogy. Missouri's Mr. Bland spoke, filibustering blocked normal business. A St. Louis San Francisco railroad right of way conference report was approved, and the remainder of the session ran to filibustering.
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