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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
1
Dan Patch paced a mile in 1:59 at Brighton Beach amid a stiff breeze and slow track. The famed pacer led the field with :29 first quarter and :58 half, finishing as cheers greeted the new mark and hints he could lower it again this season.
An interior department inquiry into land frauds in Indian territory expands as Commissioner Jones moves to probe charges by Mr. Brosius of the Indian Rights association. The investigation targets heirs and land acquisitions on the Omaha and Winnebago reservations, with insiders predicting broader scrutiny of interior department practices.
Health officers report formaldehyde contamination in cream supplied from a Denver-area dairy to local dealers, causing numerous intoxicated tourists in Colorado Springs and Manitou. No deaths yet. several cases critical. Investigations target the dairy company. arrests expected.
The Italian government directs the Mediterranean squadron to proceed to Sicily to remain within easy landing distance of potential trouble in the Turkish province. The move signals heightened military posture and readiness amid regional tensions.
Veterans of the Civil War paraded in San Francisco on August 19 with a pathos filled march down the Golden Gate route. Though fewer in number, many musical groups and drum corps energized the crowd as generals and dignitaries watched from the reviewing stand.
Pedestrians along Tenth and M streets in Lincoln Nebraska watched two women perched atop a tall Lincoln Traction chimney under construction. Miss Hartley and Miss Camille Hall rode a bucket to the top and snapped kodak pictures. The 165 foot chimney nears completion and should be ready in about three weeks.
Consul general Mr. Hayman reports discoveries of diamonds in Liberia and a West African Gold Concessions company party returns with fine rubies and sapphires, signaling potential riches for the region.
A Vienna dispatch reports a curious suggestion that the Russian squadron bound for Turkish waters is not meant merely as a menace to Turkey but to protect the sultan in case of a serious palace outbreak caused by Albanian and Arabian-Syrian factions.
The Philippine commission appoints Capt. George E. Lanhorn of the Eleventh cavalry as secretary to the provincial government of Moro and Captain Keller as engineer officer. Maj. Robert L. Bullard works with Moro chiefs to arrange a grand celebration and peace conference on completing the Lanao military road.
The burgomaster of Marienbad pleads for visitors not to molest the king. Edward VIII has already taken several brief outings and ordered a car for longer trips, signaling a cautious expansion of his movements in Austria.
The Grand Army of the Republic chose Boston as the 1904 encampment site and elected officers led by Commander-in-chief Gen. John C. Black. Chaplain election required two ballots, with Scott of Arizona victorious on the second. Denver was dropped. Boston won by acclamation.
President declares a governing principle for all departments after reinstating William A. Miller in the government printing office. He sent cabinet letters on July 13 and 14 and August 20 to emphasize that union rules cannot override federal law and that labor discrimination based on union membership is improper. The notices reiterate support for enforcing laws and addressing labor disputes without undue favoritism.
Chicago conference discusses uniting farmers fruit growers and dairymen into a single national organization to control prices and distribution. Proposals include building grain elevators and cold storage nationwide and calling a Chicago farmers convention September 8 to finalize plans with leaders Robert Lindblom J A Everitt and D L Wilson.
James Budd and Eugene Moss, both sixteen, were burned to death at an electric light tower in Saginaw Michigan on August 20. Moss touched a live wire at the 125 foot tower top and died instantly. Budd, who had begun to descend, returned to aid Moss and was killed when he touched the body. West side power had to be shut off while workers recovered the bodies.
Hague correspondent reports that negotiations have begun between an American combine and Belgian buyers for the large iron and steel works recently constructed at Turnizen near the Belgian frontier. The talks aim to secure a market for the new facilities and related products.
Dr Herran the Colombian charge d affaires in Washington reports that the Colombian senate intends to resume debate on a Panama canal treaty replacing the one disapproved on the 12th inst This suggests a shift in attitude and the hope of formulating a basis for ratification of a canal agreement with the United States for construction while respecting sovereignty issues The dispatch indicates the senate disapproved the instrument rather than rejected it and the situation is being read carefully.
E P Sweeney reports a mastodon tooth unearthed twelve feet deep along the Niobrara river, eleven inches wide and eleven pounds, now on display at his Alliance area home. The relic may belong to a primeval mastodon wandering Nebraska before civilization. Additional remains and petrified bones have been found at Bayard, Nebraska.
A London bulletin at 10 p.m. August 20 reported Lord Salisbury in critical condition with little hope of recovery. During the evening he briefly seemed to die but rallied. by midnight his status remained unchanged. Telegrams were sent to the king queen and the prince of Wales. No further bulletin was planned until morning.
The international yacht race on August 20 was officially called off as no boat could finish within the time limit due to lack of wind. Shamrock led briefly before Defender overtook and held a commanding two mile advantage when the race was halted. The outer mark was turned at 8 37 20 official time as showers drenched the course and calms frustrated competitors.
New York dispatch reports United States Steel has verified purchase of the Mesaba range iron ore lands in Minnesota from Chemung Iron company of Duluth. The block contains about seventy million tons of high grade ore and marks the last large sale in the Mesaba property.
Miss Bessie Anthony defeated Miss Frances Everitt 3 up 2 in the second round of the Onnehtsia cup match play held Thursday in Chicago. William Stratford, a North Bend Nebraska youth, suffered a leg fracture while swimming when his foot snagged a rope on a board during a dive.
Konrad von Fielitz, a German actor, was sentenced to nine months in prison for majeste libel after making jokes insulting Emperor William at a theater in The Hague. He was arrested on return to Berlin following reports from Dutch spectators and a prosecutor sought fifteen months.
The United States monetary exchange commission completed its Stock holm report and mailed it to Washington after leaving St. Petersburg. H. H. Hanna of Indianapolis, Prof. J. W. Jenks of New York, and Charles A. Conant of New York stay for unofficial talks with bankers on the Chinese currency issue. France has not yet responded to periodic silver purchases for colonial currency plans and may agree to do so.
Sir Liang Chen Tung told Acting Secretary Atlee that a dispatch confirmed Prince Ching informed Minister Conger that the October 8 treaty provision would open two ports in Manchuria. The United States would insist on open ports and urged graceful American yield.
Bertha Harman aged 14 died in a Philadelphia hospital from a fractured skull after a golf ball struck her while she watched a match on Tuesday August 18. She remained unconscious from the blow until death Thursday night.
A state bank at Lebanon Nebraska was wrecked by three distinct explosions at 2 a.m. on August 21. Robbers escaped with heavy losses during the grain season. The bank was insured by Fidelity and Casualty Company.
May open the mills owing to idleness of a large portion of union sheet mills of the American Sheet Steel company. It is probable a meeting of the advisory board of the amalgamated association will be held shortly to declare non union mills open to enable sheet workers to secure employment.
A Sharon Pennsylvania pig iron maker announced that within thirty days nearly all blast furnaces in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys will be firing. He linked rising pig iron demand to a predicted upswing in the iron and steel industry.
At a Friday session of the national Negro Business Men's League KF D Patterson of Ohio declared the race question a personal issue and tied individual standing to race status. Booker T. Washington was elected president.
The master bakers association in Philadelphia on August 21 elected officers: President William R. Regan of Minneapolis. Vice President B. Howard Smit of Kansas City. Secretary H. R. Told of Chicago. Treasurer Charles B. Abbott of New York.
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