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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
1
Edna Brunt, thirteen, was tossed eight to ten times by a bull in a pasture two miles south of Nebraska City. A faithful dog chased the bull away, saving her from fatal injuries. She suffered a broken collar bone and extensive bruising yet survived with serious but non fatal injuries.
President Roosevelt plans a Friday conference with coal owners and the miners union leader John Mitchell after cabinet discussions. He issued telegrams inviting both sides to meet at 11 a.m. to urge a men to come together for the public good and end the great strike threatening widespread misery.
George R. Voss, a prominent Omaha businessman, was accidentally killed at the shooting lodge of the Omaha Gun Club on the Iowa side of the river while waiting for two friends. An unknown mishap caused a shotgun shell to explode, tearing a hole in the right side of his head and causing instant death.
A Third street trolley car on the northbound line derailed near a bridge over Three Mile creek. The axle broke as the car crossed the bridge, causing it to leave the track and tear the railing. It stopped with part of the car over the edge, narrowly avoiding a fifty foot drop. Passengers could not jump in time. an old soldier attempting to exit through a window was cut by glass.
Hutchinson Kansas dispatch reports L A Cramer's wife left him days earlier due to drinking. He visited his daughter's home where wife and daughter refused admission. He drew a revolver and fired several shots, the first five hitting his skull. He dropped the weapon, rose again, fired another shot that pierced his body near the heart. he may not survive.
The international court of arbitration closed its hearing on the Pious Fund argument at The Hague. A verdict will be delivered at an undetermined date, to be attended by United States and Mexican representatives and counsel.
At a state university Regents meeting, Chancellor Andrews refused a raise from 5000 to 6000 dollars. He wrote that he would not accept higher remuneration while the university exercises, preferring to continue at the old rate.
Police surround the Araba Barn as a strike tightens grip on New Orleans transit. Power cuts affect lines while mule power remains a possibility for core routes. Electric linemen refuse to locate or repair the break. A mail car runs down Canal Street with carriers aboard. No passenger cars moved since early Sunday. street mobility limited.
John Muir, a longtime Milford Nebraska resident, killed himself Tuesday afternoon after his infant daughter's death and mounting financial and social disgrace threats. He fired four shots into his right side and was found dead shortly after.
John Willis Baer, long a leading figure in Christian endeavor circles, becomes assistant secretary of the Presbyterian board of home missions. As secretary of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, he helped grow membership by over 3,000,000 and expanded reach from the United States to Canada Mexico England Germany France Australia and beyond.
Mrs. W. L. Cutter of Edgar sustained serious burns to her face right shoulder arm and torso when hot stove soot or liquid blacking ignited catching fire on her clothing. Neighbors and local help assisted before flames could be extinguished.
The Kansas fusion state committees fill a vacancy for superintendent of public instruction after Sense and Powell decline. William H. Stryker of Wellington is the People's Party nominee and the Democratic Party pick. Stryker previously served as superintendent under Leeds and now edits the Wellington Voice.
A head on collision near Gainesville Texas between Santa Fe freight trains caused multiple deaths and injuries. Engineers Dick and Pangborn likely fatally hurt, fireman Cowry and brakeman Numeaker injured. Two engines and forty cars wrecked and burned with crew members trapped.
A playful scene unfolds as Mrs Spinach jokes about the beats being upstairs asleep while a hungry crowd awaits. The star boarder tries to coax the beets down, but confusion and quiet laughter settle over the room.
Evelyn B Baldwin arrived aboard the Germanic and disputed reports of insufficient supplies. He blamed tensions between the captain, the ice pilot, and the sailing master, noted the crew of forty two, and said the expedition sent hundreds of messages by balloons while dredging and meteorological work would aid science. He doubted a pole finding and speculated about Andre’s fate.
A Camden New Jersey reservoir along the Delaware river broke on Thursday releasing about eight million gallons of water. Flooding hit cellars along Twenty Seventh Street and caused extensive property damage. The 344 by 180 by twenty one foot structure broke after a watchman failed to open a valve, washing away embankment soil. Repairs are estimated at $25000.
Cleveland dispatch reports Myron Herrick, secretary of the McKinley memorial association, receiving hundreds of letters daily with small 10 5 and 2 cent contributions. An endless chain scheme linked to the monument find has sent about 60 000 letters to Judge Day, Canton, and on to the treasurer. Many letters originate from European countries.
A sneak thief stole a saddle from a horse belonging to Deputy Sheriff Schlater at Fitzgerald's livery stable Thursday night. The horse was ridden home, and the saddle valued at about 45 dollars was turned loose with the animal. Police suspect the same thief linked to several thefts in recent weeks.
A gasoline stove explosion near Lincoln caused a major blaze in the Nicola block, hitting A C Brown post office and Dr. Frazier’s office. Loss estimated at 12000 with 4000 covered by insurance. Nicola block owner and several tenants suffered heavy damage. Firefighters and residents saved portions. post office relocated to the city jail. This is the block’s second burning in two years.
The Lincoln Daily Star debuted Thursday evening October 2 under sponsor D. E. Thompson. The paper presents a metropolitan appearance with full advertising pages and pledges independent Republican stance, equality of capital and labor, and advocacy for Nebraska and Lincoln. Thompson signs the salutatory saying it is not a personal organ.
A riot at the University of Minnesota campus in St Paul involved about five hundred students who confronted four officers trying to arrest cyclists on campus walks. Officers were restrained and disarmed. hoses, ropes, and helmets were taken as souvenirs, and victims were placed on streetcars with orders not to return.
Theodore N Morrison of Davenport Iowa releases a circular to the clergy and laity of the Episcopal Church stating he will not review court records in divorce cases. Divorced persons with decrees on grounds other than fidelity cannot remarry, and testimony on infidelity at the divorcee's request where statutory grounds were not pleaded is abolished.
A report cites a likely fatal injury near Buffalo and Water streets in Milwaukee as a buggy and a woman were struck by an approaching car. A slip bearing the name A. 8. Seoner of Racine, Wisconsin was found on clothing, aiding identification of the deceased.
Prince Chun, brother of China's emperor, went to Berlin to apologize for the murder of Baron von Ketteler. He is said to have married a daughter of Yang Lu to provide an heir, a claim denied by high Chinese officials.
Five persons were injured when a car collided with a cut of cars at a railroad crossing on West Broad Street in Columbus. Mrs. H A Porter of Alexis Illinois sustained a slight head injury and is in nervous collapse.
Washington dispatch reports the great coal conference failed to reach a deal over miners union recognition. The miners proposed arbitration and a five year terms period, while employers rejected arbitration and urged federal troops amid threats of court action. the president urged peace and workers protection as talks closed.
E M Knox and five companions beat Pastor Paul Shrader and chased him through Wegster City streets last evening. The assailants were arrested on charges of assault and battery after interfering with a street fight in which Knox and his group participated. Reverend Paul Schroder pastors the Norwegian Lutheran church.
R M Allen vice president says the Standard Cattle company will sell off its 5000 acre Ames ranch in small parcels. He expects beet culture to broaden and become a larger local industry and believes owner-farmers will invest more effort for greater results.
Independent cigar makers raise three million dollars to counter a tobacco combination. Union Trust of Chicago underwrites the effort as the firm plans to buy leaf directly from growers.
John P. Brown and his wife celebrated their golden wedding in a quiet Nebraska City gathering. The couple united in marriage September 30, 1842 in Washington D C and later moved to the territory that became their home. They have a family of grown children, most of whom joined the celebration.
St. Petersburg dispatch states Finance Minister Witte has arranged the flotation of a Russian loan in the spring of 1903. The move signals government funding plans amid ongoing reforms and financial stabilization efforts.
The sultan honors Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia who is visiting to reassure him about relations with the czar. The occasion emphasizes high regard and diplomatic ceremony.
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