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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
1
The piece argues Americans, descendants of vigorous Anglo-Saxons, excel in outdoor sports from horseracing to football. It rebuts critics who claim athletics harm youth, stating athletic competition builds muscle courage and self-reliance, aiding later life.
A revenue cutter’s commander reports extensive soundings around Bogoslof island in the Bering Sea. He found bottom only at one point depth 45 fathoms while steam jets issue from a central lake. The island appears to be a volcanic summit with the lake as the crater. Alaska acquisitions yield many curios.
The old mining camp Virginia City Nevada is sinking into a canyon where it stood. The Comstock lode started the town and was once among the world’s leading silver producers with substantial gold. At peak the lode yielded about 10 million dollars yearly and made fortunes for bonanza owners, with total gold and silver take between 300 and 400 million dollars.
If Ito’s killing was the result of a large Korean plot, Seoul reports indicate rising hostility to Japanese power. The text notes dangerous disaffection and suggests an outbreak would not be surprising in Korea.
The essay notes that crowds seek sensational cases in Paris as in the United States with 25 000 applying for admission to a courtroom and a $200 bribe offered for a place in line.
The text argues that birth rates may fall to zero by 2060 AD if the decline persists for 150 years. It warns that in such a future few would survive and suggests men could live to about 120 years, leaving a lonely world for the remainder.
Russian forces marching toward Manchuria and Korea amid renewed tensions with Japan. About 50 000 troops are dispatched with 50 trains needed for the initial movement. further detachments and supplies to follow. Russia could field up to 250 000 within two months.
Washington reports the new 14 inch naval gun tested at Indian Head Maryland. Five shots fired down the Potomac with a seven degree elevation. Projectiles weighed 1400 pounds. muzzle velocity 65600 foot tons. Ordinance experts say the gun performed as expected and many more of its type may follow for dreadnoughts.
Ottawa officials report that in the ten months ending October 9 1909 Americans from all states and territories except Delaware Mississippi and the District of Columbia filed homestead entries in Canada. November and December data will raise the total above 11000 Americans seeking property across the border.
Report from Hong Kong notes widespread agitation in China due to renewed hostilities between Russia and Japan. Public anger toward Japan grows as casualties mount, with speculation China may align with Russia to challenge Japan.
Copenhagen authorities summarize the investigation into Dr. Frederick A. Cook’s polar data. The committee, embarrassed by its inability to find proof aligning with most members, will issue a neutral report detailing the lack of decisive evidence and avoid endorsement or condemnation.
Belgian authorities disregard King Leopold's wish for a private family funeral and announce a full state funeral with royal pomp and ceremony. Prince Albert and a government accredited representative to attend alongside family.
Thomas L. Hisgen president of the Independent Petroleum Makers association and head of the Four Brothers Independent Oil company says five to six hundred suits for damages of 250 million dollars or more will be filed if the circuit court decision to dissolve Standard Oil is upheld.
The Missouri Pacific Railway reports passenger train movement for November on the Kansas City to Tribune main line with 120 trains. Only one train was on time.
First Sergeant C. O. Mix of the Seventy second company coast artillery died in his Fort Screven cottage. He served in the Cuban campaign where he contracted leprosy, possibly the only case in the U S Army. His father died recently leaving him 40000 but the money was of no avail to him.
Pig iron production in the United States runs at a record rate with November output totaling 2,522,598 tons and daily average 84,086 tons. October shows 2,589,681 tons at 83,537 daily and November 1908 at 1,007,367 tons at 52,744 daily, per Iron Trade Review.
The thirty ninth annual meeting of the Kansas State Board of Agriculture will be held in Topeka. The event is scheduled for January 12 13 and 14 with sessions likely covering state farming interests and agricultural policy.
Capt. N. R. Usher outlines U S Navy staffing needs for war and peace totaling 3 890 officers and 72 281 men in war and 3 652 officers and 60 902 men in peace. Four new battleships 15 destroyers and seven submarines are to be commissioned alongside possible reassignments and vessel placements.
Belgium welcomes King Albert I after the oath in Parliament. The king pledges humanity and progress for the Congo, asserting civilizing efforts must respect humanity and avoid coercion. His address captures a democratic tone and worldwide attention.
J C Coe of Saskatchewan, not an agent, bought 30 motor cars for farmer friends in the Far Northwest while in Detroit on Sunday. The cash deals totaled near $100,000 with Coe paying $4,500 for his own car. Cars were high grade, many in the $4,000 to $5,000 range as bumper wheat harvests boost Northwest prosperity.
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad paid its state and local taxes in full totaling $1,100,000. The amount covers state county township school and special taxes assessed across the company in Kansas. After rebates of 2 percent, it remains the largest taxpayer in the state.
Fire swept a downtown Kansas City office building between three and six in the morning leaving ice coated walls. About 100 physicians dentists and other tenants four stores a real estate office and a barber shop were ruined. Owner estimates loss at 200000 with occupants loss around 100000.
At a New England Society dinner in New York Commander Robert B. Peary urged planting the Stars and Stripes at the South Pole, claiming he had already done so at the earth’s northern pole.
Tulsa Oklahoma the grand jury completed its two week session by returning a broad set of findings and actions as part of the most sweeping probe conducted by a county body.
The University of Copenhagen and its consistory announced that Dr Frederick A Cook failed to prove his claim to discover the North Pole. A committee chaired by Professor Stromgren found Cook's notebooks lacked original calculations and offered no proof of reaching the pole.
The body of Leopold II king of Belgium was placed in the royal vault at St Mary Laeken with the queen Marie Henriette and others nearby. The funeral and burial were grand and ceremonial, despite the king's wish for simplicity in his will.
State sanitary engineer W C Head and M F Amrine were brought to Topeka to collect evidence on the natural gas situation. Officials contend Kansas towns were first to receive gas and thus have prior claim, while Kansas City and St Joseph, Missouri, should be supplied only after Kansas towns are fully served.
Reports from Texas ranches say a historic early winter blizzard killed hundreds of cattle with fears of 25 000 head lost. The cold wave drove cattle south against hail and snow as the storm extended into Mexico. Officials count more than 14 000 dead and losses exceed 800 000 dollars.
Mr O Connor the Irish leader in New York says he has sent over 40000 to Ireland from the United States to aid the Liberal party ahead of the election. He notes his own contributions and the organization of a committee to continue fundraising efforts.
The Presbyterian Synod of Nebraska voted to consolidate the Bellevue and Hastings colleges in Kearney Nebraska. The new institution will be named Bellevue and carry an endowment of 250000 dollars.
The United States Steel corporation announces a bonus distribution to its officers and employees totaling more than two million dollars. The plan provides a cash portion constituting a substantial percentage of the total bonus.
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