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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
8
Jack and Barrajo descend into a temple tomb unearthed in the Aztec ruins uncovering gold images and skulls. They estimate the hoard’s value in pounds and vow an equal division, unaware they are being tailed by hidden pursuers.
In a Central American clash, General Barrajo and Jack lead a desperate assault against San Jose adventurers. A volley flares and a brutal grenade devastates the ambush, mortally wounding Barrajo. As he nears death he recalls a sacred pact with Jack amid the ruins.
Presbyterians in England have 335 places of worship accommodating 166 391 members across the church. The figure reflects the church’s reach and local congregations.
A new periodical near Berlin announces a modest aim to revive heathenism and erase Christianity. The publication promotes pagan traditions and cautions on religious shifts in the region.
Amon H Gould cashier of the defunct Platte Valley State Bank of Bellmone was sentenced to eight years in a penitentiary by Judge Sornberger at David City after pleading guilty to eleven counts of forging notes and disposing of them. The packed courtroom heard the judge remark forgery is heinous and upbraid Gould for his crime while Gould admitted wrong and blamed real estate deals. County Attorney Walling estimates forgeries and defalcations range from 300000 to 350000.
The president releases a public statement confirming receipt of Admiral Sampson’s appeal and the navy department’s answer. He says he examined the court of inquiry records, testimony, and counsel statements, found the court unanimous on most findings, and is satisfied the panel did substantial justice.
On the Burling ton Guernsey branch a trestle twenty feet high collapsed while No. 309 pushed cars onto the elevated track. Engineer Taylor and Fireman Johnson fell, Taylor severely injured with broken legs and head bruises, Johnson bruised. Conductor Perry escaped with minor injuries. The wreck caused extensive damage to the company.
A stoneworker named Crigh Peterson, aged about 40, was crushed while servicing a granite cutting machine in an Omaha shop. The belt and gearing entrapped his head, leaving a lifeless body found by a nearby coworker. Peterson lived at Pine Branch Hotel.
The Dingo reports Chilkoot Indians near Hinsmission Alaska buried a fifteen year old boy who had converted to Christianity. Local elders blamed him for disease and death, discovering the grave alive during a search led by Methodist missionary Milo A. Sheldon. Shin Doo, an elder tied to the crime, previously served time in San Quentin for a fatal starvation case.
The Treadwell mines on Dougla ss Island near Alaska were struck by a February 11 fire. Miners trapped in lower workings faced imminent danger as the Alaska American compressor building burned. $38000 in stamps and mill plates, and a 120 stamp mill were saved. Dirigo brought word of the blaze and reported uncertainties about all escapees as officials believed all miners eventually got out.
A Constantinople dispatch says Miss Helen M. Stone has been released in good health and handed to the American legation dragoman. The Rev. Mr. Tsilka is arrested on complicity in the kidnapping of Miss Stone and Madame K S Tsilka remains a captive. The brigands demanded 25000 pounds. 72000 dollars was paid by Gargiulo and Peet on February 6 to secure release.
H H Matteson, former cashier at First National Bank in Great Falls, Mont, confessed January 5 to embezzling 750000 from the bank. Directors say the scheme extended over three years with a new complaint sworn out. He posted bail at 5000 and was taken before a commissioner with bail set at 15000. he may be sent to Helena for jail.
A report describes a confrontation at a Winoha Mississippi dance where a colored man named Tom Brown shot and killed Mert D Williams the son of a Baptist minister. Williams was a spectator and reportedly quarreled with Brown before Brown produced a revolver and fired, then fled and hid.
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