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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
7
A large crowd witnessed a hard fought gridiron contest with scores coming in late as the second half neared its end, stirring strong enthusiasm. The matchup featured tight defense and determined rallies, delivering a memorable sports moment for local fans.
In a highly charged Minneapolis game Nebraska pressed Minnesota most of the match. Benedict's field goal attempts failed before the final TD by Bender, and Benedict kicked the extra point as Nebraska won six to nothing amid cannon salutes and a jubilant Lincoln return turnout.
The Lincoln high school eleven routed Omaha 30 to 5 on the state university field. Omaha showed bursts of effort but failed to sustain drive. their only score came on a fumble near a touchback as Cathers tried to hurdle the line and dropped the ball. Stein recovered for a single Omaha chance.
The Richmond city council authorized a special committee to enter the retail coal business. They found Pittsburg and Allegheny coal could be delivered at 4.82 per ton, about two dollars cheaper than local dealers. Dealers offered 5.50 if the city stayed out, which was refused. the city proposed 5.25, but was not agreed to.
Washington dispatch reports Commissioner Eugene Ware posted a sharp rebuke to abuse of desk leave and pleas for promotion. The Oct 18 1902 record shows J S Wiggins of Georgia is promoted from 1000 to 1200 after meritorious service with four years annual leave and eight years no sick leave. Deputies Davenport and Kelly concur.
Superintendent Kern of Hastings Nebraska discharged five attendants after they impersonated a night watch during a guard's vacation. The crew wore coats inside out and masks, armed themselves, and held the guard until his hands and feet were bound.
The Treasury Department reports a new counterfeit ten dollar note from 1901 series. It is lithographed on two sheets with silk threads between them. The portraits of Clarke and Lewis and the buffalo image are blurred and uneven, with poor lathe work overall.
A murder occurs as tensions over business matters lead to violence and a suspect ends his own life. The incident sparks discussion among locals about the dispute and its fallout on the community.
In New York on Oct 17 William C Turner shot and killed Albert Hamilton and William J Mallard before killing himself at 25 Broad Street in a dispute over Climax bottling company finances. Turner, once treasurer, was $5,000 short. Hamilton led Climax Bottling and J T A Hamilton glass, with Mallard a New York businessman. All three attended negotiations at 11:20 AM.
Frank Strong was inaugurated as chancellor of the University of Kansas at Lawrence in a ceremony held in the near completed museum building. Yale President Hadley delivered the inaugural address, with Chancellor Strorig replying. Strong, a Yale graduate and former president of the University of Oregon, has held posts in Nebraska and Missouri. Thousands attended, including faculty and representatives from Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Brown, Chicago, Cornell, Missouri, Minnesota, Illinois, Nebraska, Oberlin, Colorado and other colleges.
Dodgeville banker S. W. Reese, about seventy, was found dead from suspected gas suffocation in his Avenue hotel room at Madigan Wisconsin. Investigators note both gas and electric lights were on and believe he may have lit the gas and then turned on the electric light before leaving the room.
At the meeting of the board of governors of the Thomas Jefferson Moral Association of the United States held in Indianapolis Hall, Philadelphia Admiral Dewey was elected president. The board includes one member per original state plus D C and territories represented by Mark A. Smith of Arizona.
Harry Hinds of McCook Nebraska a brakeman on freight train No 148 was killed in Holdrege's east railroad yards. He cut the train signaled stop the engine halted and the cars crushed his abdomen. He died about an hour and a half later leaving a wife.
The opening session of the national convention of the W C T U was held in Portland Maine. Secretary Fry reviewed missionary work abroad including trees planted in the Philippines Cuba Japan and the Bermudas. The year saw 6928 total abstinence pledges and 4702 new members. Mrs Barker reported strong finances and $4417 contributed to the Frances Willard memorial fund from all states.
Three rural free delivery routes centered in Wahoo Nebraska will be established November 16. The routes cover seventy one miles and serve a population of 1350 with 270 houses along the routes.
A sensation in Omaha followed a Denver announcement that Rev Bruce Brown pastor of Central church there was asked to resign for alleged sensationalism in his pulpit. Brown said he knew of opposition but had only minutes' warning before leaving Omaha.
A federal executive order calls attention to soliciting by federal employees and stresses that all such efforts must stop. The state department reports a cholera surge in Cairo via Conald Smith. The Haytien provisional government crushes the Firmist revolt and Pierre is likely to become president. The U S live stock association seeks a national census. France may strike all unions for an eight hour day. Denmark West Indies cession remains uncertain.
Maurice C. Sheehan a witness in the A. L. Smoot $25,000 damage suit brought from Kansas City obtained a license to wed Maggie Duggan also of Kansas City who was not present in Sedalia Missouri He said he would be busy on return and would secure the license now though his intended bride was unaware of his plan.
The Grand hotel at Point Chautauqua on Chautauqua Lake New York was destroyed by fire along with its contents the amusement hall and a hotel company summer cottage. The hotel was owned by a Beaver Falls and Buffalo syndicate. Estimated loss reaches $200000.
The house of Foreman Doblin of the Anchor Washery at Furnace Hill Pa was blown up with dynamite. No one was injured. General Schall said troops would remain in the field at least two weeks after the strike was declared off due to expected feuds between union and non union men.
A letter from David B. Henderson of Iowa declines renomination for Congress, arguing the Republican tariff stand threatens protection for American labor and industry. The missive, read amid bipartisan shock, sparked reactions from Roosevelt aides and party leaders urging reconsideration.
The American Protective Tariff League urges Charles A. Moore to renominate and back protection. A reply from Chas A. Moore says he will not reconsider his withdrawal, pledging to fight free trade and the trusts. The piece argues the Iowa idea tests Republican unity and the party’s protectionist stance amid crisis.
The Des Moines Capital argues the Republican party cannot win honestly unless it sticks to its platform and rejects free trade aims. It notes past divisions over money and bimetallism and claims some Democrats vote Republican only because no alternative exists.
A brief item notes a woman followed her instinct and kept an extra supply of pins in stock. The anecdote highlights practical thrift and preparedness.
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