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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
5
Notice from A P Happiar appointed school book exchange agent for District No 6. School starts Monday September 1. Bring in books for exchange. leaves missing make items non exchangeable. List includes Speller and readers, U S History, Grammar, Civil Government, Geography, Physiology, Physics, Bookkeeping, Mental Arithmetic. Half price for old books.
In a formal note the author says he will support WV E Stanley for U S Senator if elected or until he withdraws, aligning with his own wishes and the Republican Convention's expressed preference at Helleville on August 2. The letter clarifies stance and succession in the contest.
Last week the Concordia Blade impressed with superb printing from its office as readers note the better press. The piece mentions W J Bryan and hints at a declined presidential run, though no one is pressing him for a campaign.
The Morton Ste vens district endorses Senator Burton and backs its Long ally for representative in Long's contest. Stafford County Republicans align for Long as Mr Long aims to protect a large Seventh district bloc.
The Marshall county Republican convention instructed for W. A. Calderhead for U. S. Senator and named one Senator and two Representatives as starters.
A quoted editorial from the Man kato Advocate questions Republican achievements in Kansas. It asserts that nothing good for the state has been done by the Republicans and frames the party as failing to improve conditions.
President Roosevelt appoints Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr to the U S Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Justice Gray. Holmes, long associated with Massachusetts high court, is expected to bring broad legal experience to the nation’s top bench.
B A Enright former Republican gubernatorial candidate was nominated for the Legislature in Wyandotte County Saturday. He is described as a strong man for the House and is friendly to Senator Charles Curtis.
Concordia Press notes Senator Ward of Republic County told the Republican county convention in Belleville he favors Governor Stariey for the U S Senate. The report asks if Ward consulted Cloud County before the announcement.
The Tuesday Times of Belleville, a small local paper, prints a leading editorial we approve. It mocks the town’s petty antagonisms and notes that feeding many local critics buckshot would improve the community.
The Independent Convention meets at Belleville at eleven oclock Saturday to nominate a county ticket opposing the Republicans. The platform pledges Anything to Beat the Republicans. Most candidates are former Republicans, with Democrats and Populists supplying most votes.
A reflective poem contrasts a pious life imagined beside Jesus with a critic of worldly wealth and indifference. The speaker imagines following Christ and sharing in his mercy, then reproaches the reader for passing by a mute petitioner without aid. Marcarer J. Preston.
Mr J C Cling editor of the Ottawa County Index resumes publication last week after considering moving to Oklahoma. The paper stays strongly Republican and Cling shifts from fusion to the Republican party with a vow to fight under its banner. The Minneapolis Messenger notes his back bone and talent will be welcomed.
In Marion Record commentary a defeated Republican candidate in Liberty County faces alleged ring politics. The piece notes bids to switch to an independent ticket after a close 62 to 61 convention vote for Mr. Bowersox, a staunch Republican, who is urged to stay loyal and support rival Mr. Hugos.
Quote from a Jowell Republican suggests removing August from the calendar to improve the country. The remark frames a hypothetical reform by excluding the summer month as a political idea.
The letter from a local creamery notes steady butter fat pricing and Kansas dairy expansion. Farmers forecast Kansas will supply much of the southwest with cheese while urging a state food commission. Inquiries directed to T A Borman, Secretary, State Dairy Association, Topeka.
Lt Moon is jailed in Marysville awaiting the next district court term on charges of defrauding many in Republic and nearby towns. He posed as a subscriber solicitor for the Mail and Breeze and other papers, then issued low rate job printing orders to trap victims. He claimed to be reporting a ball game for a Topeka paper, served as an umpire briefly, and spent much of the money on liquor. He says he lives in Haworth Republic County and ran a Cuba paper.
Announcement outlines a train to California placed in service November 1, 1903 by Rock Island System and Southern Pacific via El Paso Short Line. Competition open to the public with voice conditions. Inquiries to Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
Dr Barton Pitts, eye and ear specialist, Francis and Frederick are. St Joseph, Missouri. Correspondence solicited.
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