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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1902

Page

3

After the Packers Orders Steps Taken to Break It

Initial movement will tesin in Chicago. Bill in equity for injunction to be framed. Other news of general interest to readers.

Chicago

Knox outlines beef trust probe and possible injunction

Attorney General Knox announced that the department directed officials to probe charges of a beef trust restraining interstate trade. Preliminary findings support filing a bill in equity to restrain the combination in the northern district of Illinois. Chicago packers welcomed the investigation and denied collusion to fix prices.

A. Washington Knox W. A. Day Esa Washington United States Day Bethea Chicago East Tlinois Packing House

Georgia Representative introduces tariff repeal on meats

Representative Livingston of Georgia today introduced a bill repealing the portion of schedule 6 of the tariff law of 1897 that imposes a duty on meats. The proposal aims to remove the agricultural import tax, signaling a shift in trade policy.

Livingston Georgia

Remarkable Operation Grafts Dog Skull to Human Head

Doctors at the college hospital in Saginaw Michigan perform a remarkable operation grafting a dog skull piece into a patient named John Osberg of Kenton Houghton County The hole over the brain measured about an inch and a half in diameter and was filled with the graft After four years a foreign growth pressed on the brain causing convulsions The operation involved chloroforming a dog and implanting its skull fragment into Osberg’s head.

College’ Hospital Saginaw Mich John Osberg Kenton Houghton County Olberg Olbert

Runaway Car Crashes Into Galena Wholesale Store

A runaway car on the Frisco line near Galena Kansas flew off the rails and plowed into the east end of the Interstate wholesale grocery on North Main Street. The impact punched a cavity as large as the freight car and sent part of the car inside the building. A flying switch misdirected cars to a side track as brakes refused to work, the collision tearing through everything in its path until the speed was halted.

Frisco Galena Kan Interstate North Main Street

Senator Uses Knife on Streetcar Conductor in Washington

An unnamed Mississippi State Senator allegedly jabbed the conductor’s hand with a pen knife during a streetcar altercation in Washington. The conductor was not seriously wounded and will not prosecute, citing the senator’s claim of self defense under constitutional protection. The senator was not arrested.

Money Missppi Washington Avas

Accused Abductor Leopold Stein Arrested in Vienna

Leopold Stein, once a New York husband of Miss J Irick, was arrested in Vienna on information from the New York police. He is charged with attempting to abduct a Viennese girl. Stein formerly resided in New York before deserting his wife.

Leopold Stein Vienna Austria New York Stein Jirick

Torpedo Boat Destroyer Hopkins Launched at Wilmington Yard

The torpedo boat destroyer Hopkins was launched at the yards of Harlan Hollingsworth in Wilmington Delaware on Thursday. The launching ceremony was performed by Mrs. Gould Hawes of Washington.

Hopkins Harlan &, Hollingsworth. Company Wilington Del Pie ‘Gould “Hawes Washington

Cattlemen Protest Leasing Public Grazing Lands

A Nebraska delegation led by Bartlett Richards and others arrived in Washington to press a bill for leasing public grazing lands. Millard presented the group’s petition and spoke on the subject of leasing the public domain for grazing.

Nebraska Washington Bartlett Richards Charles F. Coffy Chadron Maddisette Rushville Daniel Gordon William Verdon E._C. Harris Millard Dietrich Presd Dills

Reception at Bayamo for President-elect Estrada Palma

Report of Estrada Palma arriving in Bayamo with hundreds on horseback to greet him. Havana representatives said they would ask the American government to grant pardons for Estrada Palma, as discussed by Havana officials and the municipal council.

Bayam Be Estrada Paik Bayamo

Riot clashes erupt at Patterson over dye workers strike

Riot actions escalate as dye plant workers resist conditions in Patterson. Police and plant managers exchange gunfire in several clashes. Many injured on both sides as officials consider state aid, though local police report they can handle the unrest. Potato prices trend higher with scarce supply and cargo from Louisiana noted.

Patterson

Morton, founder of Arbor Day, dead at milestone age

The state mourns as Morton, renowned founder of Arbor Day, dies after a life shaping lane history. Friends and colleagues remember his vision, his public service, and the lasting green legacy he leaves behind.

Convicts Plant Trees at Prison Grove Plantings

Warden Jewett of the Kansas Penitentiary oversees a large orchard project. Over the past two weeks inmates planted about 600 apple trees and 2,000 peach trees on the prison grounds, completing a significant reforestation effort.

Jewett Kani Gh

Leg Break Shocks Mrs Whisler in Fall Incident

Mrs N L Whisler suffered a broken leg just above the ankle when she and Whisler were thrown from a cart or vehicle in a fall. The report notes the injury occurred during the incident and details are limited.

Bishop Nathaniel S Thomas Declines Seabed Honor

Rev Nathaniel S Thomas elected bishop of Salina district by the Episcopal house of bishops in Cincinnati says he will not accept the honors. He announced he will notify the house of bishops of his decision.

Nathaniel S. ‘Thomas Salina Kas Episcopal House of Bishops Cincinnati Thomas i House of Bishops

Governor Murphy of Arizona to Resign

The governor of Arizona announced he will resign. O Brodie, lieutenant colonel of Roosevelt's Rough Riders, is named to succeed him pending the expiration of the term.

Murphy Arizona Roosevelt’s .Rough _ Riders Roosevelt

Queen Wilhelmina Dispatch Reports Nightfall Health

A Hague dispatch notes Queen Wilhelmina had a quiet night with the fall in temperature easing. The bulletin emphasizes she is receiving sufficient nourishment and health remains a matter of cautious hope. The brief detail underscores ongoing concerns about her condition.

Wilhelming Hague Wilhelmina Perature

Morton Dies After Illness in Lake Forest Home

Julius Sterling Morton of Nebraska City Neb died Sunday April 27 at his son Mark Morton’s Lake Forest Illinois home. Survived by sons Mark Paul and Joy Morton and their families who were at his bedside. Funeral plans set with services in Lake Forest and Nebraska City. Morton originated Arbor Day and served as secretary of agriculture under Cleveland. His wife Caroline Joy Morton died in 1881.

J. Sterling Morton Nebraska City Neb Mark Morton Oat Lake Forest Ill Mark Paul Joy Morton Drs Haven Lake Forest Henry B. Favill Hhicago Morton Chicago Mexico South Mr. Morton Julius Sterling Morton Buchanan Territory Nebraska Cleveland Prarie States Department of Agriculture Michigan Arbor Lodge Caroline Joy, Freach Detroit

Death of J Sterling Morton Shocks Nebraska City

Nebraska City mourns J Sterling Morton at Lake Forest Illinois where he died at seventy after a fall cold illness. He lost his younger son Carl to pneumonia last year and had grown despondent since, leaving the community in deep sorrow and unity in grief. His funeral plans remain undisclosed as townspeople recall his wide esteem across social ranks.

Nebraska City Nebraska ‘City Neb J. Sterling Morton Lake Forest Ill Morton Mexico Mark Morton Carl Waukegan

A Very Busy Life J Sterling Morton Nebraska History

J Sterling Morton born Adams New York April 22 1832. He moved to Michigan and Nebraska City after studying at Ann Arbor and Union College. Morton served in territorial legislature congress unseated then governor nominee defeated. He aided Nebraska agriculture and founded Arbor Lodge with wife Emeline Sterling Morton shaping its home and community role.

J. Sterling Morton Nebraska J. Sterling’ Morton Adams Jefferson County New York Richard Morton Wartford Dartmouth_college Juluus Dewen Morton St. Albans Emeline Sterling Ant Hey Fe Michigan Morton Albion State University Ann Arbor Union ~College Bellevue Nebraska City Florence Congress David Butler State Board of Agriculture Arbor Lodge

New Chancellor for K U Dr Frank Strong Elected

The Kansas university regents unanimously chose Dr Frank Strong president of the University of Oregon to fill KU’s vacant chancellorship. The post pays 4500 annually. Strong, Yale 1884 graduate, has westward roots as St Joseph high school principal 1888 1892 and Lincoln Nebraska superintendent 1892 1895.

Frank Strong Uni Oregon Board of Regents Kansas University University of Oregon University of Kansas Strong Yale West St. Joseph High School Lincoln Neb Nebraska Association of Superintendents

Outlaw Killed in North Loup Horse Theft Chase Near Neb

Two battles with horse thieves near North Loup Nebraska end with Charles Wilson dead from a head wound and ex Sheriff Houck wounded in the leg. George Haskell captured at Greeley Center after deputies pursue thieves across Greeley Sherman and Valley counties. Bloodhounds aided the pursuit.

Charles Wilson Horsethief Houck Ord North Loup George Haskell Wilson Greeley Center Haskell Hock Greeley Sherman Valley Counties

Raised the Duty on Mexican Calves by El Paso Collector

Collector of Customs Patrick Garrett in El Paso Texas ruled that all imported Mexican cattle under one year old must pay import duty of 3.75 dollars per head instead of 2 dollars. The decision drew protests from ranchers and the corralites company filed a protest to Washington. Cattle were appraised by Inspector Dwyer under Garrett with the import season just opening and many young cattle bound for northern ranges will be affected.

Patrick Garrett el Paso Tex Coralités Company Washieatai Corralites Inspector Dwyer Garrett

Manuscript Bible of eighth century valued at $50,000

The New York collection holds a highly decorated eighth century manuscript Bible owned by J P Morgan a nephew of J P Morgan who bought it in Italy and arrived on the steamer Germanic. The book was declared but inspectors ordered appraisers to estimate the value of the emerald diamond and sapphire cover worth about fifty thousand dollars.

New York United States J.P. Morgan J. P. ‘Morgan Italy Morgan

Joplin Tornado Kills Two and Hurts Many

A violent tornado struck Joplin causing two confirmed deaths and multiple fatally injured residents. Property losses reach about two hundred thousand dollars as the storm ravaged western suburbs including Moonshine Hill and Villa Heights. Two fatalities occurred at Moonshine Hill with more injuries reported in Googo mines and surrounding camps.

Land Joplin Esther Hunter Martha Cape Bidwell Hunter Anna Hunter Marion Hicks Kruger Villa Heights Ir. B.kelley Googoo Mines Moonshine Hill

Child Commits Suicide After School Fear In Kansas City

Frances Rigby a 12 year old daughter of R M Rigby, president of Rigby Printing Co, Kansas City, was found dying on a street near her home and died at City Hospital from carbolic acid. Officials cite fear of punishment for a trifling offense at school as a possible motive.

Frances . Rigby R. M. Rigby Rigby Printing Company Kansas City City

Money for Buildings Appropriation in Congress

Congress approved expenditures totaling 300000 for Lincoln 125000 for Hastings and 100000 for Norfolk. The Lincoln federal building will be reconstructed and new buildings erected at Hastings and Norfolk. The measure is described as certain to pass.

Lincoln Hastings Norfolk Nebraska Congress Lincoln Federal

Great Rock Island Route Offers Free Travel Guide to Colorado

The article promotes Colorado as an ideal vacation destination with its mountains and valleys. A free illustrated book detailing where to go, trip costs, camping options, and budget tips is being prepared for distribution by the Great Rock Island Route through Mr W Thompson in Topeka and Frank H Barnes in Lincoln.

Colorado Great Rock - Island W. Thompson Topeka Kan Frank H. Barnes Lincoln Neb

Daughters of Revolution elect officers in Denver session

The Daughters of the Revolution in Denver Colorado elected officers. President general Miss Adelaine W Sterling of New Jersey recorded secretary general Mrs Carleton M Moody of Pennsylvania treasurer general Mrs George W Hodges of New York and corresponding secretary general Miss Emma G Page of New York.

Daughters of Revolution Daughters of the Revolution Denver Colo Adelaine W. Sterling New Jersey Carleton M.moody Pennsylvania George. W. Hodges New York Emma G. Page

Four killed by cave in in Roger Mills County Oklahoma

Mrs. Eli Frew and her three young children were killed by a cave in at their dugout in Roger Mills County Oklahoma. Frew had moved his family to the area six weeks earlier to establish a new home, according to information reaching Oklahoma City.

Eli Frew Roger Mills County Oklahoma Oklahoma City Frew

Liberty's Torch Relit After War Department Transfer

The electric light on Liberty's Torch in New York Harbor was extinguished in early March by the ghth ouse department and was relit Wednesday night under the supervision of the war department, which now controls it.

Liberty New York Harbor Ghthouse Department War Department

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