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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
2
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The report notes a dramatic volcanic eruption at Vesuvius as a counterpoint to public uproar over Standard Oil investigations and Caney gas service issues, illustrating a day of notable global events.
Luff of the Clyde Republican backs Crane for attorney general as chatter suggests Muff may be running a joint ticket. The brief notice hints at coalition activity within local party circles with no further detail.
The Kansas City mayor resigned and was ousted by the Supreme Court for failing to live up to his oath. The court indicated there are about a hundred other mayors who might face similar scrutiny.
Beginning April 1 the salary of the Scandia postmaster rises to 1100 a year from 1000. The move is seen as a barometer of trade, signaling that Scandia is a better town now and will likely grow more in the year to come than in the past.
Lom Charles criticizes Republican county politics as railroad influenced. He claims Nation is the corporate candidate for state and that Grummer will be backed by the same crowd supporting Clark of Rice County for Lieutenant Governor. He warns Republic County men must align with this bloc or face opposition from many corporate and machine politicians statewide.
Congressman Calderhead urged Stef fens and Phillips to prove their charges or face legal consequences. The Topeka Herald notes Steffens and Philips named dates and places. Calderhead accused them of writing untruths to stir unrest, while supporters claim they will reveal more before state authorities.
In Kansas, readers warn that Calderhead may mislead constituents. claims from Washington insiders reveal special privileges for men there, while Calderhead's honesty is doubted by his own supporters and the public.
The Cuba Daylight notes broad praise from Republicans Democrats populists and prohibitionists for its stance in the last Congressional campaign. It says editorial opinion remains firm yet accepts the district’s choice of Mr Calderhead as Republican nominee for reelection.
The state printer completed the second report on the Analysis of Food for Adulteration by Prof. E N S Bailey. It analyzes liquozone from a Douglas County sample, finding sulfur dioxide 0.23 percent and sulfuric acid 0.76 percent, and questions liquozone’s claimed curative effects.
The alumni of the State normal school at Emporia hold over 500 city teaching positions, more than 125 as principals and superintendents, and about seventy as college presidents or professors. The school claims it can best supply teachers for all grades and ensures only worthy graduates are recommended.
L Wolff of Farmington township announces his candidacy for Register of Deeds subject to the Republican county convention. A lifelong Republican and Civil War ex soldier, he moved from Iowa to Kansas in 1869 and has farmed in Republic County. He is the only active candidate from the eastern townships and expects support.
H C Zech announces as Republican candidate for district court clerk. A Liberty township native from Republic County with a solid Republican background. Educated in common schools and two years at Kansas Wesleyan University he organized a student Republican club and taught several school terms.
The Abilene Chronicle argues that if the government may control banks by prescribing methods and publishing statements, it likely has the authority to regulate railways too, noting the odd constitutional stance that would not treat all corporations equally.
A Jewell Republican editorial notes that someone who connects clues often discovers many things that are not as they seem, warning readers about overreaching conclusions.
By order of the Republican County Central Committee a convention will meet in Belleville at 11 a.m. at the Courthouse on Friday to nominate officers including County Treasurer Clerk District Clerk Register of Deeds Probate Judge County Attorney County Superintendent County Surveyor and Commissioner Delegates are apportioned by township votes. Primaries are set for Tuesday May 29 with representation schedules listed for each township and city precinct.
JohnsoN of Lincoln Township announces his candidacy for County Clerk pending Republican Convention. H A Paulson of Belleville Township also declares for County Clerk pending Republican Convention.
A. W. Shgerhammar of Farmington township declares candidacy for Register of Deeds subject to the Republican County Convention.
J A Gardner and J C Dale of Belleville announce candidacies for Clerk of the District Court. They run under the Republican banner and state their bids are subject to the Republican County Convention on June 1, 1906.
Wanted for a Kansas firm with $250 000 capital seeking a traveling representative. Salary $1 072 per year plus expenses. salary paid weekly and expenses advanced. Address with stamp Jos A Alexander Scandia Kansas 14 17.
Kansas City Star notes a Calderhead ally accusing the Fifth district representative of ceasing defense of Standard Oil. It asks when he quit and whether it followed a recent obstruction of Senator Aldrich by a patriotic, clean-handed statesman.
Norris unveils a cart with a canvas top for his route. Later his team became frightened Tuesday evening and destroyed its beauty and usefulness for the time being.
The Republic County Republican Convention weighs a sheriff candidate named W. AsdowelI as the party decides on its nominee for the Office of Sheriff.
The F. and M. Bank has operated over 25 years, weathering many financial storms and remaining unscathed. A telephone franchise decision was tabled by the council, with a follow up meeting planned for Saturday evening. Mrs. Wrigley will move into offices above Hopper’s drug store next week. A social at John Olson’s drew wide attendance as the Western Star ladies thank Scandia merchants for bazaar support.
Jno B Pragh declares for Probate Judge of Republic County subject to the Republican county convention.
Palil Erickson returned from Preblo on Saturday and said he will remain about two weeks. The brief update reports his return and estimated stay.
Miss Ellen Anderson of Concordia and Miss Anna Swanson of Scandia visited Mrs Charley Larson. Mrs Quincy Blosser came from Missouri to help locate a new home here. Bazaar sales net seventy four dollars despite bad weather. Several Concordia visitors, including Mrs Anderson and Olga, planned extended visits. Oluf Thompson sought Topeka medical care for sciatic rheumatism and plans a return visit. A county households note says an extra eggs counting clerk is needed in Norway.
Fragmentary notes mention hens geese and names like J R Riley. The text appears as a brief agricultural update listing poultry items without full context or details.
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