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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
8
The Marquis plots to win Fedora with wealth and power as Captain Livermore sinks under mounting debt. Afiendish revenge drives the plan, but a sudden intrusion by two children unsettles the schemer and threatens his scheme.
The Marquis reports progress as Mazette thrives in a cozy studio funded by a wealthy patron. A mysterious visitor, resembling the patron, renews her hope and prompts the Marquis to reflect on past deceptions and the lingering drive for revenge.
The marquis wrestles with a sudden, overpowering paternal instinct and fear of ruining Fedora’s family. After a dramatic visit, he leaves without acting, then wanders London and hails a cab as night deepens, unaware of pursuers.
An army surgeon who recently returned from service in the Philippines shares a story praising new possessions. He recalls a regiment with a colonel who preferred city comforts and secured Manila duty, leaving his regiment for months. A mix with insurgents left a soldier with an eye lost, later joked he wore the other eye out looking for that colonel.
The article explains that Eskimo wrestling is a test of strength rather than skill. Wrestlers sit on the floor facing opposite directions, with right elbows touching, then lock arms and try to straighten the other’s arms.
A torn line reads inarticulate phrases about worsening conditions and unclear actions. The text conveys unease without identifying people, places, or concrete events, leaving readers unsure what is happening or who is affected.
Pa t S W Sprigg, a farmer near Wood River, was robbed of 45 dollars in Cairo Nebraska while loading a car for moving to Ger ing Scott's Bluff. Two masked men with revolvers did the robbery. the sheriff investigates as Sprigg had earlier sold most property and moved toward Ger ing.
Dan C. Kavanaugh former Platte county sheriff and political figure is confined in a city jail on an insanity charge after a neighbor intervened to stop an attack on his wife. He spent 460 on thoroughbred cattle, and a hearing began with Bus B. Spiece acting for the family. He was adjudged insane and to be admitted to the Lincoln asylum tomorrow.
Edmund Schneller was robbed in Rising City of a gold watch valued at 25 dollars, silver coins totaling 30 dollars, and 175 dollars in paper money after resisting the assailants. He identified five suspects including Thomas Gorhan and four others. Sheriff West secured warrants. four defendants were arraigned in county court and pleaded not guilty with bond set at 1000 dollars each. The case was scheduled for March 20.
The Rome correspondent says the pope met Monsignor Sbaretti before the friar mission to the Philippines. The pontiff seeks to conciliate Americans, including President Roosevelt, amid pressure from friars and supporters to maintain their influence. Several cardinals warn that continued U.S. pressure may force a gradual friar withdrawal.
An explosion at the Dupont powder mills in Mooar five miles from Keokuk Iowa killed two men and seriously injured two others. About six tons of powder were stored in the cellar, and the mill was entirely demolished. Estimated damage runs to about 75000 dollars.
Mattie Bennett confessed to leading a gang of negro women and white men aimed at luring men to her house, drugging, beating, and robbing them. Bodies reportedly dumped in the river or left for discovery as disappearances rise in Beaumont Texas. Sheriff Lindley seeks further confessions and additional suspects, including two more women and several men, with dozens of missing men under investigation.
Mail reports support a strong American case after Russians attacked US sailors in their Niuchwang club room during the Vicksburg incident. Consul Henry B. Miller lodged a vigorous protest, and a Russian government inquiry followed, seen as upholding the consul’s stance.
A major blaze devastated the Hammond Bros printing plant that housed the Fremont Tribune. The building, binding and stationery facility suffered severe damage though the news room, offices and subscription records largely survived. Losses range near 50 000 with insurance under half. the office plans to rebuild bigger and better.
John McLaughlin aged 75 died after being struck by a work train on the Elk Horn railroad at Gayville South Dakota. He was visiting a county poor farm when struck crossing the tracks his left leg was severed and other injuries occurred he died within hours. His son John H McLaughlin is a mine foreman for the Titanic Mining company.
A tornado sweeping southern Dallas suburbs moved northeast wrecking De Soto area homes and stores including a post office. Four year old girl, J M Johnson’s daughter, died from injuries. Mrs Bray died of fatal injuries. T Reagan’s residence east of Dallas was wrecked. six dwellings collapsed in Queen City.
In committee of the whole an executive session, a large majority voted in favor of ratifying the treaty that provides for the sale of the Danish West Indian islands to the United States.
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