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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
4
The article notes 1906 US coal mining killed or injured about 7 006 workers and cites rising miner incidents due to lax mine regulations and poor explosive safety. It urges adopting European standards with government testing stations and strict explosive limits to reduce roof falls, gas, and dust accidents.
The article warns eye care through lifestyle changes and diet to support eye health. It notes poor lighting, bad posture, reading in trains, and ill fitting glasses as offenses that strain the eyes and may cause disease, advising young people to protect vision for old age.
The forthcoming trip by Mrs. Roosevel t and friends up the Mississippi from gulf to St Paul is seen as a direct result of the presidents river journey to the Louisiana bear hunt. The Indianapolis Star calls the tour well worth taking and notes river travel offers attractive outings without the hurry to reach a destination.
The Illinois Pupils Reading Circle reports 22739 boo issued in 1907 to schools and adult readers. The find suggests circulating libraries in populous districts may grow, easing winter tedium and fostering reading taste among both children and adults.
The big match at Dexter Pavilion drew 8000 spectators including a large out of town crowd. Frank Gotch defeated George Hackenschmidt after a two hour struggle, with Hackenschmidt surrendering the world championship. Gotch pressed the attack and demonstrated superior conditioning and technique overall.
Night Watchman Watson and a deputy wounded two robbers who had dynamited a drug store safe in Independence. The pair fled to Cherryvale where they were captured after a firefight. One robber was shot in the thigh and seriously hurt while the other had a minor wound. Less than $100 was recovered and the men confessed but gave no names.
A wireless report from Portsmouth says during night maneuvers in the channel the cruiser Berwick ran down the torpedo boat destroyer Tiger. The Tiger was cut in half and sank swiftly. Berwick and Gladiator boats rescued 22 men, one dying later. Tiger’s crew numbered about 45, with most believed drowned.
Papers were served on James B. Regan manager of the Hotel Knickerbocker in a suit brought by Mrs. Evelyn Thaw to recover 50000 damages for alleged injuries to her feelings after reports she and E R Thomas were asked to leave the hotel grill room.
Mediators Knapp and Neill report wage scale for Southern railway workers will hold until July first. Employers decline cuts citing earning power. if conditions improve, negotiations resume. Agreement covers Mobile & Ohio and Queen & Crescent lines.
Missouri Supreme Court denied Attorney General Hadley's motion to appoint a commissioner to take testimony in his ouster suit against Missouri Pacific Wabash Iron Mountain Pacific Express Rich Hill Coal Mining and Kansas Missouri Elevator for alleged antitrust violations. Case set for April term.
The Peoples party convention nominated Thomas E. Watson of Georgia for president and Samuel W. Williams of Indiana for vice president in St. Louis after two stormy sessions with Nebraska and Minnesota delegates walking out in protest over postponement efforts.
W J Bryan, while in Des Moines, wires withdrawal of acceptance for the April 13 banquet, ending speculation on his attendance. He will not be present and cannot speak.
Nebraska officials will purchase coffee tea and chocolate for state institutions based on relative alkaloidal principle content. The plan aims to standardize quality after prior haphazard buying. Gov Sheldon introduced the scheme following a lengthy dispute between competing bidders.
Speaker Cannon introduced a resolution directing the attorney general to send to the house all papers connected with the investigation into the affairs of the so called press trust. The move places pressure on the government to reveal documents surrounding the alleged trust in the newspaper industry.
London reports the long awaited resignation of Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. With no automatic successor, the king must select a new leader while the cabinet resigns. Herbert Asquith is summoned abroad to consult the king, delaying decisive steps.
American scientists anticipate the visit of Prof. Robert Koch of Berlin who is due to arrive Tuesday aboard the Kronprinzen s in Cecilie. Koch plans a one year vacation to travel to lands new to him after decades of study. In 1882 he isolated tuberculosis bacilli and in 1890 identified the phthisis bacillus along with tuberculin that halts the disease.
Secretary Metcalf announced the Pacific coast tour from Magdalena Bay to San Francisco. The fleet sails from Magdalena Bay next Saturday and anchors at San Diego Bay Tuesday at two o clock, staying until 6 am Saturday April 18. Each night the big sixteen are illuminated and ships dress daily. Local committees arranged entertainment details.
Reese Bell was shot and killed on Chouteau avenue in St Louis while walking with Mrs Hattie Baily and two children. An unknown man expressed displeasure at a song and a quarrel followed before Bell was shot through the head and died at the scene. The attacker escaped and Bell's body was taken to the morgue.
The Delaware and Hudson Railroad reports net earnings of 8,046,713 for the year ending December 1, 1907, up 1,667,331 from the prior year. Its total earnings stand at 20,175,793, an increase of 3,125,764 over 1906.
In McAlester Oklahoma a Sunday ball game between the New York National team and Muskogee Western league club led to warrants being served on all participants. Sheriff cited President Young who ran the game for violating the Sunday law.
At a Southwestern Volunteer Firemen's association gathering in Joplin Missouri officials announced the annual tournament will be held there June 23 24 and 25 The highlight will be a contest featuring automobile firefighting apparatus in which Joplin claims a world readout.
Count Leo Tolstoi wrote to the Tolstoi Birthday Committee thanking them for the honors but declined to accept. The committee has halted its preparations for the celebration as a result.
Supporters of George Gray of Delaware for the Democratic nomination complete plans for a Washington headquarters. On Monday they will actively enter upon a campaign on his behalf in the capital.
Moose Jaw Saskatchewan November 18 1907 Mr K Rathwall reports on 500 acres of wheat 120 acres of oats yields average 22 bushels per acre for wheat 85 cents per bushel for 200 acres sold before frost earning 18.00 per acre 300 acres frost damaged worth 60 cents per bushel net 13.00 per acre not selling. Oats yield about 50 bushels per acre at 35 cents per bushel equal to 17.00 per acre not counting costs. Despite frost a fair profit is expected due to good prices and grain transportation limits remain.
A fragmentary remark presents a plaintive whispered plea in a wartime scene, with a character urging action and another urging restraint. The source centers on a quiet emotional moment amid conflict, conveying tension and personal resolve.
A West Philadelphia woman learns Sunday afternoon that the clock she waits for has not run. Her five year old son looks below, reports the pendulum swings but the clock is not moving, and he cheerfully describes its motion as wagging its tail.
A prudent mamma urges Mildred to treat Mr. Ketchley with respect noting his sense, connections, and business success. Mildred responds she would accept him as a coming man if he were quicker to court.
A Washington woman credits Postum with restoring health and cheer after four years of near invalidism. She stopped coffee, began Postum, and regained energy to handle housework and care for two children. She praises Postum as life changing.
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