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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
8
In a Paris ruled intrigue Count Leon and the enigmatic princess plot to derail a dangerous American ally, Jones, a hidden mastermind, and a president lookalike. The tale twists between courtly games and threatened empires as signals spark a tense garden chase.
Hamburg dispatch reports the Primus, an excursion steamer with 185 aboard, split in two and sank after striking the tug Hansa near Blankenez while crossing the Elbe. About fifty drowned. thirteen bodies recovered. Passengers included Hilbeck male chorus members.
Floodwaters spread south from Keokuk Iowa with water rising and trains delayed as tracks flood. Debris and drift, including logs and wreckage, clog rivers while wheat fields lose shocks and damage totals mount across Canton Quincy La Grange and Hannibal.
The Missouri Pacific inaugurated a Pullman sleeping car service between Lincoln and Kansas City on July 1, departing Lincoln at 10 05 p m and arriving in Kansas City at 6 05 a m. The route also serves St Joseph Atchison and Leavenworth with berths and reservations available at 1039 O Street Lincoln. F D Cornell P and T A
The Kansas supreme court issued a writ ousting the American Book Company from the state and depriving it of the right to transact business as a corporation until it secures a charter. The order followed a Shawnee county attorney petition and stems from the school book supply contract dispute affecting state schools.
Commercial Agent Griffin at Limoges reports high demand for American horses in France. He notes care must ensure only sound horses are sent as veterinarians in France carefully examine and exclude defective animals.
The president designated Col R M O Reilly to succeed General Forwood as surgeon general of the army. General Forwood will retire in September. O Reilly will serve until January 1909. O Reilly hails from Pennsylvania.
In Grand Island Nebraska, Hans Voss a long time resident and well to do farmer, was found dead by his two sons in the family barn from strychnine taken at night. An inquest was deemed unnecessary by Coroner Roeder, and the suicide is linked to recent domestic troubles including a divorce suit filed by Mrs Voss. He leaves four children, three sons and a daughter.
The Epworth assembly at Lincoln Park is expected to draw a tented city of 4000 to 5000 as tents fill for the event. Bishop Cranston, Dr. John P. D. John, and Dr. Charles A. Crane are to lecture, with Rev. Dr. Aked among star attractions. Alton Packard will provide humor and the Kaffir Boys return for two concerts August 14. President L. O. Jones is praised for securing such attractions.
In Washington on Monday Justice Hagner issued a rule directing Secretary of War Root to show cause by July 28 why a peremptory mandamus should not compel the restoration of Rebecca J. Taylor to her clerical post in the War Department. Taylor, dismissed last June, claims unjust treatment linked to her criticisms of Philippine policy.
Rustier pleaded guilty to the charge of horse stealing in Greeley Nebraska and was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary. That same night the Lamb case ended with a guilty verdict from the jury. sentence will be pronounced soon.
William Delap was shot in the shoulder and robbed of $1,100 and a gold watch by three men on the outskirts of Lafollette Tennessee. He was riding through the woods when he heard the Odd Fellows distress signal and responders came to help. Delap will recover.
The oil well fire at Jennings Louisiana has been extinguished. Widespread labor unrest appears in Mississippi crops and New York garment workers. The U S transport Sherdan arrived with 612 soldiers and 154 cavalry troopers with others. miners’ conventions adjourned after opposing a general strike and pledging funds. Oregon withholds reward for Convict Merrill’s body as case continues.
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