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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
2
A collage of quirky Kansas notes from Halstead Lena Burrton and Leavenworth about revival meetings seasonings and school progress. It cites incidents from Burr Oak to Gaylord including a widow in Kirwin a greyhound sale for a wedding ring and a prairie dog cure.
In Havana the Cuban Constitutional Convention failed to resolve eligibility for the presidency as Gomez supporters and foes tied on a vote to allow naturalized citizens with ten years in the US. Delegates withdrew after two hours of debate, threatening resignations and a prolonged deadlock.
Half a million Royalists lined the Solent shores to bid farewell to the queen in a majestic ceremony praised for grandeur and simplicity. Witnesses described the procession as moving in perfect order with no incidents ashore or afloat, honoring Nelson as a national hero in a solemn tribute.
Port of Spain dispatch reports Venezuela maintains a defiant stance as President Castro amasses troops in eastern provinces. A regimental move to dispossess Americans at Pitch Lake is feared, with Loomis seeking compromise amid hostile Caracas mood.
A Navy court of inquiry has dropped the case against Captain McCalla of the Newark after a telegram from Admiral Remey. The inquiry found no further proceedings necessary, ending the dispute with Lieutenant Coldwell. Woldwell is reassigned to Cavite naval station to ease tensions.
Walter C. McAllister George Kerr William A Death and Andrew J Campbell, the convicted assailants of Jennie Bosschieter of Patterson New Jersey, have been moved en route to the state prison at Camden. The men were in custody of a sheriff and a deputy and faced no public demonstration as they departed.
Robert H. McBride once famed war correspondent and newspaper man collapsed in Mitchell on February 11. He had married a millionaire widow who elevated him into New York society, later divorcing amid a bitter feud. He blamed banker John E. Lawler, brother-in-law to his wife, and used his Mitchell Mail to attack Lawler, reportedly contributing to financial ruin of the paper and Lawler. McBride died in poverty.
Myrtle Stanley of Central City died after an incident linked to an alleged attempt by W C Stanley of Denver to take her home. The woman, living with her brother, fled from her mother after her husband’s separation. authorities say the strain led to a psychiatric collapse and her death.
The will of Mes Villighan Matus unveils a multi million estate. Major bequests go to the Presbyterian boards of foreign missions and home missions of Illinois and Wisconsin. The Ashland Presbyterian church receives ten thousand dollars and the Vaughan library valued at sixty thousand dollars is also bequeathed.
The University of Wisconsin faculty rejects sending a student delegation to Washington for the inaugural exercises. They state it is against campus policy to participate in public commemorations during the busy season.
A Washington dispatch reports the National Association of Manufacturers, whose members export large quantities of mining and agricultural hardware to Russia, are preparing a protest against a proposed duty on Russian beet sugar imported into the United States. The move follows Russia's threat to retaliate by raising duties on hardware sent to Russia from the U S.
The London Daily News reports Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany will return to London this year for an extended stay to study England’s political, commercial, and social conditions. It also notes rumors of a new family tie forming between the Prussian and British royal houses.
Chicago Superintendent Cooley issues a bulletin requiring all school children to be vaccinated at once and barring unvaccinated pupils from attending until they comply. President Harper will issue a notice directing students to be vaccinated.
Deputy U S Marshal M D Rubin, under Attorney General Griggs, left Syracuse to take fourteen Chinese men from Utica and two from Albany to San Francisco for deportation. They had entered the state from Canada at Malone in violation of the exclusion act.
An old advertisement advises women experiencing uterine trouble and nervous symptoms to consult Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It promises relief, confidential guidance from Mrs. Pinkham, and no charge for her advice.
Testimonial from Mrs W P Valentine of Camden New Jersey praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes severe nerves headaches weak appetite and stomach pains before taking the remedy and says she improved after half a bottle and fully after four bottles.
Two officers may be among victims of a deadly New York building fire. Officer Thomas Fitzpatrick, on duty at the scene, is missing. John Mullin, another officer on reserve duty, is also reported missing.
Harlan has taken the oath of office as attorney-general for Porto Rico with power to act. He plans to depart for Porto Rico on February 23.
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