This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
3
A college dean argues that high minds must pair with refined manners, warning that bad behavior is contagious and could hinder the spread of higher education for women. The Youth’s Companion notes deans and presidents should emphasize gentility to ensure women remain noble and respected citizens.
A 1903 estimate shows only 34 wild buffalo in the United States and 600 in Canada, with captive herds of US 969 and Canada 41 and Europe 190. The faded remnant of vast 19th century herds underscores need for stringent preservation to stock Western shows and future generations.
A German Egyptologist argues Pharaoh’s seven bad teeth influenced his mood and treatment of Israel. The claim conflicts with Moses’ divine mission theory, suggesting toothache could excuse severity but not justify plagues against Egyptians. The remark seen as another subtle attack on biblical inspiration.
The former home of Francis Scott Key is under threat as owners plan to tear it down to build a business block unless funds are raised to purchase the property. The Francis Scott Key association urges subscriptions to prevent the calamity and preserve the historic site.
The writer argues early discoverers multiplied quickly and eclipsed Columbus, noting the first Indian who came over via Behring Strait. The piece proposes erecting a statue to the Unknown First American and commissions for a sculptor to design it.
New York reports the Cunard liner Mauretania completes its first voyage despite fog, head winds, and heavy seas. The ship, 792 feet long with 70 000 horsepower, carried 12.5 million dollars in gold and set speed records against the Lusitania. The voyage began near Queenstown and ended off Sandy Hook after 5 days and 10 minutes at sea.
St. Louis reports Mrs. Benjamin Kimball died at 65 from blood poisoning after trimming a corn and applying a corn plaster two weeks earlier. The deceased was the daughter of Mexican General Fernando Lopez and was prominent in society.
President Roosevelt invites governors of states and territories to meet at the White House on May 13 14 and 15 to discuss means to conserve the nation’s natural resources. The call signals a nationwide effort to coordinate resource policy among regional leaders.
In a Thursday interview W. J. Bryan says government guaranteed deposits in national banks could provide immediate relief. He argues banks would reimburse the government, deposits would be secure, costs borne by banks, and the plan could start immediately to restore confidence and business activity.
New York reports a serious freight congestion as unprecedented homeward travels by foreigners surge. Eastward steerage demand has closed bookings weeks before sailings. from January 1 to November 15, 1907, departures exceed 1906 by 110000, straining capacity for third class travel.
Chicago officials of western railroads at a Thursday conference decided to dissolve the Western Passenger agreement after January 1 and to disband the Western Passenger committee. The committee, once a major railroad body, regulated free transportation for shippers, but the Hepburn law made it unnecessary to continue the organization.
After more than 22 hours in session in St. Louis Edward G. Lewis faced misusing the mails charges connected to the People's United States bank. The jury reported inability to reach agreement with seven voting for conviction and five for acquittal and was discharged by Judge Garland.
Lincoln Governor Sheldon issues a Thanksgiving proclamation praising Nebraska prosperity. He cites crops, industries and rural expansion as reasons for public gratitude and thanks giving.
New York reports the second trial of Harry Kendall Thaw is postponed again and unlikely before January. Both sides agreed to the delay citing holiday jurors and potential changes in venue. District Attorney Jerome opposes moving the trial from New York County.
The Bureau of Insular Affairs reports a cable from the governor general of the Philippine Islands that about 300 teachers will be required at the start of the next school year opening in June. Candidates will come from those passing the teachers or assistant examinations. Ages 20 to 40. Entrance salary about 1200 dollars.
Kansas City editors O D Woodward president and H J Groves managing editor of the Kansas City Post were shot at 11 o clock Saturday by Gen Richard C Horne stockholder and writer. The shooting arose from a dispute over retrenchments that led to Horne and others being discharged and prompted his belief of robbery by management.
Washington reports the annual production value of U S manufacturers at fifteen billions. Experts estimate this figure after careful study. The estimate covers goods in various stages of progress, not just finished products, per Colonel John M Carson chief of the Bureau of Manufacturers in his bureau's annual report released Sunday.
Chicago street cars on the Cottage Grove avenue line adopted a pay as you enter system. Officials report 75 passengers per minute during morning rush hours and say the plan reduced overcrowding and jostling while improving safety.
Brussels reports a newspaper announces Belgium will annex the Congo Independent State with cession to occur on January 1.
London reports Emperor William continuing to improve in health. He enjoys daily walks and drives near High Cliff and plans extended stay of a week or two with short sea cruises in addition to motor trips. His appearance is much brighter with the sallow, careworn look fading.
French troops delivered a sharp lesson to Arab forces ambushing a reconnoitering party in a gorge near Port Said. The operation left thirty Moors dead and many wounded as villagers fled to the mountains.
Madrid dispatch to Echo De Paris reports rumors of clashes between troops and insurgents in Lisbon with many killed and wounded.
Senator-elect Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma addressed the Trans Mississippian Commercial Congress in Muskogee praising the national administration and Panama Canal plans while accusing Wall Street of exploiting the West. He urged rapid canal construction and inland waterways, and supported Roosevelt's programs.
Muskogee Oklahoma reports the Trans-Mississippi congress electing J. B. Case Abilene Kansas as president I T Pryor San Antonio Texas as first vice president M G Lawrence North Dakota as second vice president W F Baker Council Bluffs Iowa as fourth vice president C D Galbreath Denver as secretary A Francis Cripple Creek Colorado as fifth officer.
Submarines Bonite and Souffleur collided at a depth of 30 meters while attacking the battleship Jaure guiberry off Toulon. Souffleur’s conning tower window was mashed and water rushed in before the commander surfaced the vessel. An investigation into the collision is ordered by naval authorities.
Application made to the Missouri supreme court Friday afternoon by Kansas City theater owners and cigar dealers seeking a writ of prohibition to stop Circuit Judge Wallace and Prosecuting Attorney Kimbrell from prosecuting and the grand jury from indicting the Plaintiffs for operating theaters and selling cigars on Sunday. The filing claims illegal grand jury selection by Judge Wallace.
Kansas City orders issued Thursday by Dr. W. P. Clutter city pure food inspector require grocers exposing for sale syrup made from glucose and offered as corn syrup to change labels and mark them glucose syrup. The order follows a ruling by E. W. Hayes of the federal pure foods and drugs commission that the synonym corn syrup is not a correct definition for glucose.
Chicago reports the national prohibition party will hold its presidential nomination convention in Columbus Ohio during the first week of June 1908. About fifteen hundred delegates and alternates will attend the ratio based on 1904 votes for Jacob Swallow.
Fort Gibson postoffice was dynamited Thursday night by two robbers who escaped with 400 dollars in money and stamps. The Muskogee area incident involved a safe blast and quick getaway.
Berlin reports Count von Pueckler, noted for anti Jewish agitation and clashes with the law, has been committed to an insane asylum at Dalidorf.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.