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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
1
An immense seismic outbreak in Los Alamos California destroyed land and caused mass exodus. A night of seven tremors intensified at 1 30 am with fissures opening and knolls shifting while villagers fled to nearby hills and vacant areas seeking safety.
A strong earthquake rattled California towns with aftershocks felt statewide. Reports say plaster cracked and glass smashed in San Francisco and Santa Barbara, with Linden style damage including a Presbyterian church and General Store of W. S. Wickenden in Los Animos. No deaths reported.
The Washington based Union Labor adopts resolutions denouncing Judge Jackson of West Virginia for issuing blanket injunctions against strikers. It accuses him of insulting organized labor leaders and seeks his removal from office and impeachment.
A farmer named Frank Kucera, living two miles west of Dodge Nebraska, was injured while assisting with a pump installation. He stood on a board covering the well mouth when it broke, causing him to fall about thirty five feet to the bottom. His body struck the pump braces and he sustained severe injuries. the well contained only about four feet of water.
Frank Howard was arrested in Fremont Nebraska and taken to Norfolk to face a horse theft charge. The offense allegedly occurred two years ago and Howard was located by Jim Conley of Norfolk and Ji Burns at a barber shop. Howard had been living at Crowell recently.
A special train carried five companies of Pennsylvania Eighth Regiment to Shenandoah under Governor Blain's order after a midnight dispatch. Captain Frederick Otto led detachments including D, Finney, CG, Garver, Hale, and others. Troops' arrival calmed rioters as Brigadier General Gobin oversees the operation.
S D Fitchie reports Lincoln park grounds are cleaner and healthier than in five years. A summer wave cleared filth and debris, leaving fresh grass and compact walks with tents limited to certain spots, and association improvements expected to boost camper comfort.
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition company has secured possession of fifty acres known as the Tesson tract adjoining the fair site on satisfactory terms. The related condemnation case against the Tesson heirs in U S district court at St Paul, Minnesota, arising from Judge Sanborn’s ruling, was to be heard today but will now be dropped.
The Cuban government pressed beyond initial comments on General Bragg by questioning the Cuban quotation and criticizing the consul general. Papers remain with the president at Oyster Bay, with a possible action soon to recall or reassign the consul general if a suitable post is found.
Fred Fakinburg, distressed by the Argen tine Kas smelter closure and loss of work, shot his wife as she slept and then turned the gun on himself. He is barely alive. Earlier he sent his father at Montezuma Ia a message to come on the first train.
Seven men were seriously burned in an explosion at the Stoddard Manufacturing Works in Dayton, Ohio. Three may die. The blast was caused by a natural gas leak, with ignition unknown.
Emperor William grants pardon to Lieutenant Hilderbrand who was sentenced to two years for the killing of Lieutenant Blaskowitz in a fortress duel last November. Michigan Democrats nominate Judge George H. Durand for governor amid state issues and a proponent stance on direct election of U.S. Senators. Lord Kitchener receives a sword of honor at a Capetown dinner, with Sir Joseph C. Dimsdale presiding as London’s lord mayor.
J Smith a 35 year old farmer of a 240 acre Shelton area farm is found dead face downward in a pond two miles northwest of Shelton Neb. His wife hid the gun after attacks of insomnia and epilepsy and a bottle of arsenic is found among his clothes. A physician notes poisoning. He leaves a wife and two children. his finances are described as comfortable with no debts.
The Iowa and Nebraska Coal company sinks a new shaft near Jackson Nebraska already down twenty feet. Three inch planks board the shaft intended to reach 1000 feet. In two weeks a switch from the Willmar and Sioux Falls railroad to the mine will begin. A $100,000 capitalized company plans an electric line from the mines to the combination bridge.
The fourteen year old son of W. H. Redmond two miles north of Kenesaw Nebraska was found with a bullet wound to the head and a .32 caliber revolver nearby. He died soon after being found and authorities believe the shooting was accidental due to his fondness for firearms.
John R. Cox, a prominent Plattsmouth Neb. businessman, suffered apoplexy during a supper, is unconscious, and his left side is paralyzed. The attending physician holds slight hope for recovery.
The central whist association midsummer meeting planned for August 15–16 at Council Bluffs is postponed to August 22 and 23. M. I. Aitken of Lincoln is president W. H. Howlett of Kansas City is vice president and Otto Peemiller of Yankton S D is secretary treasurer.
Governor Savage and Adjutant General C Colby say the Nebraska National Guard may participate at Fort Riley Kansas with regular army units if approved. Adjutant General H C Corbin states the government will not cover any expenses and cannot assist.
The fire at the Chicago grain elevator owned by John J Badener Co. on Seventeenth Street and Walcottcourt caused 75000 in damage to the elevator and stock. The clothing of Mrs. George Wolf of Chippewa Falls Wis was found dead four miles south of the city. Her husband is suspected as posses search eastern Washington for an outlaw named fraey near the Great Northern railway. In Plattsmouth a boy helping in harvest crushed his left arm in a binder chain.
Secretary Furnas notes overflow of entries and space demands as the fair plans to open stalls pens and space via class superintendents. Leonard reports more hog pens sold than last year, prompting construction of a new hog barn. The schedule highlights Monday as Livedth-day Tuesday through Friday feature fraternity day dinner day and fruit day with large displays and fruit given away by the sled load.
Atchison dispatch reports August 2 county conventions united under a single party plan. Democrats invited Populists to merge, Populists agreed to participate as Democrats at the state convention. Nominations set: B P Waggener for city district rep and Peter Laughlin for country district rep. Ina Martin named for county school superintendent.
American Book company will pay the statutory fee and obtain a permit to operate in Kansas as ordered by the supreme court. State agents in Topeka received four carloads from Cincinnati but will withhold distribution to sub-agents until compliance with the law is confirmed.
In Galva Kansas Dr A B Ryne waived the preliminary hearing on the shooting of Maud Holmes. Bail was set at 5000 dollars. Miss Sinlmes attended with her sister. she suffers a broken arm and facial injuries from the incident.
John L. Totten of North Ottawa Kansas a contractor died from injuries after a blasting accident while setting off a blast for a neighbor. He was placing the last charge when burning paper dropped into the well and an explosion struck him on the head as he looked into the well.
Gen Jacob H Smith returns from Manila and plans several days in San Francisco before heading to Portsmouth Ohio. He says his retirement came as an unwelcome surprise and defends his conduct, noting natives in Samar are savage and warfare can be barbarous. Cholera in Manila provinces shows 60 cases and 526 deaths last Saturday, with totals 21480 cases and 16105 deaths archipelago wide. Forty eight Americans and eighteen Europeans have died in Manila since the outbreak.
Panama dispatch reports July 29 to Aug 1 fierce battle near Agua Dulce between Herrera forces and government troops. Rebels suffered heavy casualties while government units reported lighter losses. armistice allowed burial of dead before renewed fighting. General Moreno praised Agua Dulce entrenchments as military art. reinforcements and supplies were sent to Berti’s army.
Washington reports Lieut Cleland Davis of the Naval ordnance bureau developed an armor plate tested at Bethlehem proving grounds. The plate uses direct electrical hardening to produce a glassy hard surface with a rough back, claimed to be thicker and stronger, potentially offsetting explosive and armor piercing advances.
The Osceola county court heard the case State of Nebraska versus William Rosenberry on assault and battery. Mrs. Rosenberry testified of facial injuries and bruising from a punch, with the court binding Rosenberry over to the district court and setting a 300 dollar bond to keep the peace.
Burglars entered the residence of Mr. Risley editor of the Grand Island Democrat and private secretary to Congressman Shallenberger. They took some jewelry but Risley kept most money in the bank or his pockets and escaped with little cash.
Revenue collector seized a pearl necklace valued at 12800 dollars found in the baggage of a prominent Philadelphia woman who recently returned from Europe. She failed to declare the jewels. Duty of 60 percent will be charged on the pearls.
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