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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
2
A collage of small Kansas items notes a mail carrier on a rural route in Butler County, local politics in Osage City and Neodesha, Funston and Aguinaldo rumors, a Burr Oak farmer’s finances, and public library fund support in Abilene. Miscellany covers Topeka clerks, streetcar delays in Fort Scott, and a tarred Republic City resident.
The war department reports MacArthur received an amnesty dispatch from the president for a rebel leader. The exact terms on Aguinaldo’s future disposition remain undisclosed. Authorities say the prisoner will be held presently and receive all possible immunity under existing conditions.
Washington reports Charles H. Allen, governor of Porto Rico, has left San Juan for the capital and is expected to resign shortly after arrival. He will retire voluntarily, having promised to serve about a year when taking the post. The president may try to keep him, citing his good work and the difficulty of finding a replacement.
A manhunt seeks John Gulick who vanished after a double killing at Kline's Grove. His mother Amy Gulick 68 and brother Philip 27 were found shot dead in the Gulick home and barnyard. neighbor Harry Moore reported the firing. No motive determined.
United States District Attorney Rosser was shot in the arm at a polling place near Van Deventer and Manchester Avenue in St Louis. A crowd pressed to vote when John Banks, among about twenty black voters, was challenged as having already voted elsewhere. Police arrested Banks after Rosser asked for action.
Carter A. Harrison secures Chicago mayoralty for a third term with a total plurality around 28,000 votes. The Republican candidate Judge E bridge Hancey trails with about 127,000 votes citywide as eight precincts remain reporting.
Six hundred men employed at Cox Bros. & Co. Oneida colliery in Hazleton Pa. have been locked out after refusing to report to work when called by the company. No settlement efforts have begun.
Charles B Hodgson a Union Pacific fireman was seriously stabbed in the back by J E Rhyné a breakman at a switch shanty near Union Station Omaha. The attack followed a days old quarrel over a cab window opening. Rhyné was captured at the cashier’s office and held without bail. Hodgson is in Presbyterian hospital.
Governor Dietrich argues an extra session before the next election is necessary to consider amendments to the constitution and to approve district judge commissions revising statutes. He hints a congressional apportionment could be done, though legislative apportionment awaits the census. He predicts his successor may share this view and call an extra session.
A London Morning Leader dispatch notes an officer of the household fired at the czar and killed himself. Rumors say Count Leo Tolstoi faced exile over the Pobiedonostzeff assassination incident, with a Vilna report of Tolstoi passing through March 26 escorted by gendarmes.
A Manila dispatch reports that thirty men under General Cailles surrendered, including five officers. The piece notes names such as Colonels Her nera and Reéloya and mentions the Philippine commission considering a departmental government for islands south of the Visayas amid conditions in the Sulu archipelago and Mindanao.
The inter state commerce commission and members of state railroad commissions will meet in San Francisco on June 4 in a joint session. About 300 delegates and their families are expected. The California commission has secured the Maple room at the Palace hotel for the meetings. Plans include showing eastern visitors the city s attractions.
At St Louis Missouri Rolla Wells the democratic nominee for world's fair mayor was elected by about 10000 votes. The entire democratic ticket won. At midnight Charles F. Wenneck er the republican candidate for city collector conceded defeat of the entire republican ticket.
In Oklahoma near St Edwards, Wilkinson and Wheeler quarrel over a trifling matter. Wilkinson strikes Mrs Wheeler with a buggy whip, Wheeler’s wife defender. Wilkinson then hits Mrs Wheeler, Wheeler is knocked unconscious and almost beaten to death. Wilkinson is in custody.
A Manila dispatch reports Aguinaldo has help from Chief Justice Arellano and Fisher in drafting a manifesto. Arellano says Aguinaldo aims to end resistance and spare Filipinos distress, urging insurgents to cease fighting and accept U S sovereignty. Lt Boyer arrives at Calamba amid allegations of bacon misappropriation and irregularities.
Mrs Elia Leighlin and Mrs Daughson near Newkirk Oklahoma dueled with revolvers at twenty paces. Leighlin is hospitalized in a dangerous condition after two shots struck her breast but she can talk and hopes to fight again. The feud began from jealousy with Daughson living south of town and Leighlin claiming she could take Daughton’s husband. Daughson had sued Leighlin in court and Leighlin was fined 300 dollars for trespass before issuing the challenge.
The receiver Charles P. Parmele conducted a public sale of Citizen's Bank assets in Plattsmouth Nebraska after a decade of litigation. Items include 0.80 acres in Sheridan county land, Kansas land, a Plattsmouth store building and lots, Omaha property, bank furniture, and related notes and judgments. Purchaser F. J. Morgan paid 2075 dollars.
Secretary of the treasury buys 2,000,000 dollars of short term bonds in New York for the sinking fund. The tender followed Gage’s pledge to gradually acquire short term bonds at an investment rate achievable by buyers. Exact figures not yet available as market prices for new 2 percent bonds are determined.
The Lewis and Harris Fishermen's Association seeks a February first to May tenth close season for herring, replacing the current April tenth to May tenth. Businessmen of Stornoway, Scotland, object and held a meeting to air views. The core issue is whether early spring fishing affects summer herring catches.
The Norwegian army includes a regular line army of 26,000, a landvern militia of 25,000, a landstrum militia of 25,000, and a coast artillery force of 4,500, totaling 80,000 men available for overseas service under the law.
Mrs. Samuel G. Dyer of M'Carron Michigan writes a public letter describing years of heart pain relieved by Dodd's Kidney Pills. She notes nightly sleeplessness ended, general health improved, and says she is entirely cured after a year without other medicines. The letter praises the product and urges others to try it.
Queen Marie, ruling Queen of Hanover in exile, lives near Gmunden in upper Austria. She is older than Queen Victoria and will be 83 next April. She remains active, drives and walks out, and keeps an eye on world affairs.
An observer from Higginsville Missouri describes Saskatchewan and Assiniboia as offering surprising grain yields and strong cattle on the prairie. A farmer threshed 175 acres to produce 600 bushels of wheat from fifteen acres and 60 bushels per acre for barley, with 15,000 bushels of oats from 150 acres. The reviewer notes No. 1 samples and urges inquiries through government agents advertised in the paper.
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