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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
1
Scandia Journal records the McTaggart brothers as publishers and notes their operation in the local newspaper. No additional context or events are provided in the readable text.
A discussion on nocturnal disturbances notes that women lead the crusade against unnecessary noise. City life and rural sounds pose different challenges, from street roars to rooster crowing and milk carts. Subtle intermittent noises like dripping water and dog whines ruin temper and sleep, echoing the poet’s dream of healing silence.
The piece humorously notes Pu Yi’s status as emperor of China with a staff of 30 nurses and many attendants. It jokes that as an infant he cannot enjoy typical childhood joys and would be kept busy throwing things at his nurses, a playful reflection on royal excess and childhood limits.
London critics probe a 150 year old portrait of a lady in Agnew’s charity exhibition. The Waelish work remains unsigned and its artist unseen though academy traits hint at Royal Academy influence. Experts suggest unfamiliar names as possible authors amid cautious guesses.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes the horse remains valued despite cars and debates on racing limits. It asserts that even with greater car use, and fluctuating racing interest, the horse will keep a prominent place in census figures and public displays, with favorable attention to finer breeds.
President Edmund J. James of the University of Winds issued an address to students denouncing hazing. He declared it would not be tolerated and any guilty students would be dismissed. He called hazing a violation of manners and liberty and described it as dangerous in its coarser forms.
The House approved a resolution by 212 to 35 declaring it will not consider unrespectful communications from any source. It aims to table portions of the president's annual message on the secret service and to discipline questions about motives and intelligence of members.
Archbishop Bartigo led a funeral through Messina ruins to a Mare Grosso grave 100 feet by 30 feet holding 1,300 corpses covered in quicklime. Survivors prayed as he blessed hospitals and barracks. Duca Di Genoa shared loot valued at $5.6 million from the Sicilian American bank. Only Saint Andrea Avellino church remains intact. authorities order departures or rationed aid.
A brief but intense quake at 6 30 Thursday caused the collapse of standing structures including the cathedral. Winch crashed down with a great force. No injuries reported but residents fled shelters in panic.
Governor Ashleyton Shellenberger, a Democrat, was inaugurated in Nebraska as George L. Sheldon retired. In a message Sheldon reviewed two years of Republican legislation and urged a bank deposit guaranty act, strict economy, and primary law amendments. A reception and inaugural ball followed.
Fire in Chicago stock yards Wednesday night destroyed a large part of the fertilizing plant of Darling & Co and burned vast chemical stores. Explosions followed as crews battled the blaze for over four hours in below freezing weather. Loss pegged at $500,000 with 20 nearby houses evacuated and about 250 employees narrowly escaping the flames.
President Roosevelt informed the senate that he approved the absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron by United States Steel and instructed Attorney General Bonaparte not to answer why no action was taken against the steel company. He argued it was not the senate’s role to direct an executive department. The message responded to Senator Culberson’s resolution seeking action details.
Chester W. Peeples of Great Bend attacked Mrs. Sigman near her Salina home Wednesday morning and knocked her down. He shot her husband in the left side, then fired on Officer Tullis, wounding him twice. Peeples fled downstairs but was captured by a bystander and arrested. his whereabouts are unknown.
President Roosevelt ordered Secret Service agents to shadow Senator Tillman of South Carolina amid rumored interest in an Oregon land grab. The investigation results are before the Senate after exhaustive departmental replies to Senator Hale’s request for a statement of agency activities.
Washington police will shield Judge Wright after a flood of threatening letters tied to his labor contempt ruling. Chief Sylvester told the precinct captain to take standard security measures for a protected citizen.
Burlington Iowa reports that incubator manufacturers from Nebraska Iowa and eastern states organized a body believed to dominate the U S incubator industry. The collective annual output is said to total about four million dollars.
In Carnegie Hall New York Rear Admiral Robly D Evans was greeted with a royal welcome by Navy League members. The auditorium gleamed with naval insignia and brilliant uniforms on stage and in the audience as he addressed the gathering Friday night.
Washington D C A strong effort will push bills to admit Arizona and New Mexico as states this session. Chairman Hamilton of the House committee on territories discussed the measures with Speaker Cannon on Friday.
Clyde Gow convicted of second degree manslaughter in the killing of Miss Lizzie Gleason, a teacher, with Dr. W A Hemphill in Mexico Missouri. The jury fixed Gow's punishment at four years in the penitentiary.
Thomas Jay of Mound City Illinois was shot and killed by his brother-in-law John McIntyre in the Illmo Missouri depot. A Black porter was also shot in the foot.
Two more vessels departed from Port Said Egypt with the battleship Missouri sailing for Greece on Friday morning and the cruiser Kentucky heading to Tripoli later that day.
Chicago hosts the world’s largest collection of Abraham Lincoln pictures and life scenes arriving for Lincoln centennial week. Curator H W Fay of DeKalb Illinois presents the exhibit and tours the city locations showing historic photographs and prints.
A Hartford paper reports a secret process is being tested at a Newington Center mill to make paper pulp from sugar cane. It is believed the method could yield a high grade paper.
A Harpers Weekly humor piece notes Willie Green chewing gum with feet in the aisle. The teacher sternly orders him to remove the gum and place his feet properly.
An excerpt from Harper's Weekly presents a dialogue where one character reproaches Maude for marrying a man described as inferior in energy and intellect. The exchange reveals tension, love, and manipulation as the speaker insists on confessing true feelings.
In a quarrel between Dr Kwach and an undertaker, the doctor vows to retire from practice. The undertaker scoffs, prompting a tense exchange captured by the Catholic Standard.
Kansas City theatres announce Max Rogers the little fellow of the Rogers Brothers will headline In Panama at Willis Wood starting Sunday January 10 with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. The show features a NY Company and a large, well drilled chorus with top tier performers like Joe Kane Marion Stanley Josephine Barrows Eileen Sheridan Avita Sanchez Flo May Sibyl Brennan and more.
Humorous exchange from Illustrated Bits about newlyweds joining a church and the idea of reciprocal social moves. The cartoonish dialogue reflects light domestic wit and old newspaper humor.
Towne calls the suitor dyspeptic, while Browne notes Miss Goldecy’s wealth may doom the match. The Catholic Standard and Times records the exchange as a social debate on marriage and money.
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