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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
5
The fragmentarily worded piece hints at Santa Claus poll prospects in states, Prince George of Servia, a gum maker’s death, suspect foods, Japan's Manchuria commerce, a German official’s two-year stay, and a Scotland doctor’s remarks, all in a choppy, garbled style.
A garbled excerpt touches on censorship of slogans at Buffalo Times, a youth using drugs and distributing to a customer, views on women education, theories of civilization, a trust bust in England, and assorted speculative notes. It references Taipan, Belometey, and geological surveys as well as travel anecdotes about the Grand Lama and a camel caravan.
Former Kansas State Treasurer Frank Grimes agreed to settle the defalcation matter by paying $9,381.25 to the state. Attorney General Coleman issued a statement praising Grimes for his cooperation to avoid protracted litigation and noting no one connected with the case benefited improperly.
The Mexican government will assume control of major rail lines including the Mexican Central, National International, Hidalgo and Northeastern, and Texas-Mexican at Laredo. The unified system will exceed 10,000 miles with two lines left independent, forming a government controlled national railroad network.
Washington reports via cable from Manila that 120 American teachers are wanted in the Philippines for the coming year. Fifty will be hired at 1200 dollars annual salary, with the rest at smaller wages. Applicants must pass civil service exams held nationwide on December 27 and 28 for year contracts.
A former U.S. Senator Annie Brown was shot in his apartment at the Raleigh hotel Friday night. Mrs Anna M Bradley of Salt Lake City faces murder charges and will be arraigned in court Thursday. Attorneys for Mrs Bradley argue she acted under unwritten law. The incident occurred at Emergency hospital where Brown died Wednesday night.
Washington reports the court martial of Major Charles W. Penrose and Captain Edgar A. Macklin of Company G, First Battalion, Twenty-fifth Infantry. They are tried under 62nd Article of War for conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline in connection with the Brownsville riot last August.
The senate on Wednesday confirmed William H. Moody of Massachusetts as associate justice of the Supreme Court, Charles J. Bonaparte of Maryland as attorney general, Victor H. Metcalf of California as secretary of the treasury, and Oscar Grant of New York to a government post.
Washington reports Brig. Gen. Arthur Murray chief of artillery warns both coast and field defenses are badly deficient in personnel and materiel and cannot reach wartime readiness for years. He cites total cost to Feb 17 at 71 million for coast defense with 50 million more to complete, plus 19 million for insular ports and 4.8 million for Panama Canal entry. He endorses submarine mines as a near perfect harbor defense under shore control.
Denver report says John Speer founder of a Kansas newspaper and staunch opponent of slavery died at his daughter's home aged 89. He survived Quantrell raids that destroyed the Lawrence Tribune in 1863 and murdered his two sons while opposing guerrillas. Speer served as US internal revenue collector for Kansas and held multiple state legislative posts. He backed Senator James Lane during the era's disputes.
A heavy snow and sleet storm prevailed Sunday night over Indian Territory causing trains to run several hours late. Five inches of snow had fallen since Sunday morning, hampering stock delivery and transportation.
Reports from Topeka and railroad offices indicate snow fell across western Kansas Sunday night, following a cloudy cold day. Weather moved in at sundown with accumulating snow in western areas.
Topeka reports the death of Eugene Hagan a former United States district attorney for Kansas and Oklahoma under President Cleveland's first administration. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at lunch on December 5, dropped his napkin and could not rise. Born in Monroe County Missouri forty seven years ago.
A Victoria woman married to an English officer who fought in Gordon's army behind the Tiapang rebellion has privately claimed the Chinese throne. She has sent petitions to the British government asking the matter be pursued with China while withholding her name to avoid possible assassinations of relatives in Peking.
Articles and letters discuss inheritance tax and wealth distribution with references to Premier Clemenceau, church property, and the idea that wealth belongs to the people who use it. A separate report notes a papal nuncio recall and police seizure of documents at the nunciature amid political upheaval.
In Omaha Nebraska the jury convicted Ri BH Howell president of the Omaha Coal Exchange and about 70 other members of forming a trust in violation of state law. The verdict was returned after a two day trial in a case described as the main item under the indictment. The court plans to try each defendant separately with the next case to be called Monday.
An explosion at the Sadie Mine in the territory near Fort Smith Arkansas occurred seven o clock Wednesday evening. Three men were killed and bodies recovered early Thursday. Miners were at the mine as the incident happened while many workers were heading home.
A Camden New Jersey shipbuilding firm completed a four hour trial last Friday attaining a speed of 18.096 knots, signaling a breakthrough for the company’s new battleship design. The test followed an 18 knot preliminary run and signaled potential for faster production in future builds.
A fragmentary report discusses a Russo-American pact and fears over rail security. It notes a reward for a train conductor in Kansas City amid concerns the plan may aim to overpower a robber and protect passenger safety.
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