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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
6
A jumble of brief items and stray lines includes quirky quotes about debt and drinks, a note on a Detroit shelter for cats, a bizarre death by myxedema from handling money, stray jokes about candles and moths, and assorted curiosities from across the United States. The text also references Roosevelt, literary figures, and a wolfish mix of commentary and trivia.
Three men robbed the Camden Point Bank in Missouri taking about 2700 dollars. A citizen-led posse pursued them after a dawn alarm. Two suspects surrendered while a third, Clyde Reed, was captured with the others. silver stash was found in a haystack.
Major D H Boighson of the U S Army War College at Fort Leavenworth outlines plans for a large maneuvering field in Platte County Missouri. The site would be used jointly each year by the National Guard units of Missouri Kansas Nebraska and Iowa. He urges purchase of about 12 000 acres of farm land adjoining the government reservation and estimates the maneuver field would cover 19 004 acres with varied terrain.
Des Moines Iowa reports Capt Kulp of Company B 54th Regiment faced court martial for failing to halt a priz e fight on Adjutant General Thrift orders dated November 21. The verdict held he may not have intentionally disobeyed but recommended a reprimand.
War department officials are keen on a New York firm test case in federal court to decide whether the executive can discharge a battalion of the 2th infantry after the Brownsville Texas riot.
John Chandley Ban crott Davis, longtime United States Supreme Court reporter for 24 years and former minister to Germany, died Friday.
A captioned fragment notes the death of a man associated with Jefferson Davis. The 12th Ohio Cavalry figure is referenced as a captor, aged 63 at death, with terse, unclear OCR details indicating Thornville Ohio origin.
New York celebrates a generous Christmas with Salvation Army volunteers and 100 organizations distributing meals clothes and toys from the Bronx to Coney Island. Public spirits rise as gifts and music light up stock exchange and schools, with $12,000 pooled for exchange employees.
Topeka Kan. The Prairie Oil and Gas Company faced a suit by the attorney general alleging it is a trust, yet the state charter board granted an application to increase its capital stock by ten million dollars. The increase brings total capitalization to twenty million dollars. the company began with 300 thousand in 1900 and rose through 2 million and 7.5 million before reaching the current 20 million.
The Dutch cabinet of nine ministers submitted its resignation in The Hague on Wednesday. It is anticipated parliament may be dissolved next. The move follows the army estimates defeat in the second chamber, with opponents arguing army efficiency did not match its cost.
Transport note reports Fargo North Dakota needs more engines for the Northern Pacific division between James Isa and Mandan. Nine engines are idle here, with ten more needed to restore power and reliability.
Washington gossip states Uncle Joe Ganner has never worn a silk hat and opposes their use even if he becomes president. An unconfirmed tale suggests a private moment when music and lights tipped him to protest the hat's appearance and propriety. His resolve remains firm.
Promoters and engineers involved in the Lost Spanish Bullior Mines stock scheme were convicted of mail fraud. Judge R W H Lewis sentenced George Dubois, Lee Dubois, and C L Blackwell to 30 days in jail and $1000 fines each. William H Wilson, W B Cameron, A E Keable, and Arthur Lawrence got 15 days and $500 fines each. Arthur Levan and H E W Sebben were fined $100 plus costs. R C Thunt and Danton Pinkus received $50 fines and $150 costs.
Jefferson City Mo January 1908 Supreme court issues preliminary rule in prohibition case against Judge Fort to stop him from trying fire theater managers in Kansas City on indictments for conducting theaters on Sunday The hearing sets January 20 1908 and will rule on constitutionality of Jackson county criminal court division and legality of the grand jury chosen by Judge Wallace with impact on the Sunday closing crusade in Kansas City.
Through Senator Curtis influence the internal revenue commissioner appoints U S Griffin of Jefferson county Kansas as inspector of denatured alcohol for the Trans Missouri country. He will likely base headquarters in Kansas City and oversee inspection and expansion of the industry in that region.
Clarence Young a Topeka druggist was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 180 days in jail in city court for selling cocaine and acetanelid in packages labeled as headache powders. He will appeal the case.
Louisville councilmen approved an ordinance raising the saloon license fee from 160 to 500 dollars. The measure was passed Thursday night and is expected to receive board approval to become law.
The Panama Canal excavation context shows 1,838,486 cubic yards moved in a month, likened to building the Cheops pyramid. Col Goethals and the commission are praised for rapid progress, with estimates comparing favorably to the Suez and Manchester canals. Panama's health report notes 18 months without yellow fever and a 50 percent drop in death rate year over year, alongside improved sick rates.
Raleigh North Carolina voters approved prohibition by 928 for prohibition, 381 for dispensary, and two for saloons. The dispensary, in operation four years, yielded about 250000 dollars in sales and 75000 dollars in profit annually, to be credited to school, road, and city expense funds. It was judged its influence not in the city’s best interest and will close at noon Friday.
About 500 teachers from all parts of Missouri gathered for the 46th annual Missouri State Teachers association convocation in Joplin. The opening session at the high school auditorium followed an informal social hour that fostered friendly relations among attendees.
Boise Idaho Judge Wood denied defense motions to advise acquittal for want of corroboration in the Pettibone trial. He reviewed Orchard’s confessions and found sufficient corroboration for each crime to submit to the jury.
The captains of the American battleships and staff were hosted at lunch by Sir Henry Moore Jackson and later visited by the governor at the races. The ideal weather drew officers, men, and a holiday city crowd to the race course.
Benjamin Windsor a 50 year old night watchman for a Kansas City Dry Goods company died after falling down an elevator shaft at the store. He sustained a broken neck and broken arms. He left a son and daughter. Location cited as Maryville Missouri.
A fragment reports a fleet at Port of Spain Trinidad with remarks on an enjoyable stay. Names and details are incomplete but imply a naval presence and positive reception.
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