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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
7
Insurgents announce fifty one signed pledges with three more ready to sign and three others likely, claiming a Republican majority to block amending the Hamilton statehood measure. House leaders show concern while planning to keep the bill in committee until opposition wanes and schedule acts after Philippine and pension measures.
The St Petersburg budget statement for 1906 shows a need to raise 404 million dollars by credit operations to balance receipts and expenditures. It lists 2024 million for Russo-Japanese war liquidation, repatriation of Far East troops, and army reduction to peacetime footing, revealing total war cost of 1.05 billion dollars.
Washington report notes Curtis introduced Indian Territory bill adopted by the House committee on territories with amendments. The measure dissolves five civilized tribes March 4 and outlines roll closures patents tribal revenues debts school system and post dissolution governance to meet territorial needs.
Berlin reports Prince von Buelow stating Germany will not pressure France over Moroccan trade and insists on equality of opportunity. He endorses an open door for all nations and expects the conference to yield a successful outcome with no exclusive advantages.
In Travers City Michigan a bobsled collision Friday night left Ben Robertson dead and five others injured. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene and are investigating the crash at the track.
In Kingstree South Carolina Jenking Burrows and Arthur Williams, both Black men, were hanged Friday after being convicted of murder.
Fire swept through the Windsor hotel in Montreal, described as Canada's largest hotel, destroying the building on Friday night and leaving the structure in ruins.
KEY WEST The cigar makers strike has been declared off. No details given on settlement or parties involved.
London reports whalebone reaches a record $15,000 per ton amid Arctic ice trapping American ships. Stocks in the United States are described as low with forty one tons available, while buyers offer as high as $15,000 and refusals occur at that level. The Dundee whaling fleet is expected to profit from the season.
Washington reports house and senate leaders forging retaliatory legislation as a maximum and minimum tariff plan. The minimum references the Dingley Act, while the maximum adds 25 percent to the regular schedule against countries discriminating against American products. Longworth spoke on the Philippines, supporting eventual self government but asserting Filipinos are not ready now or ever capable of stable governance.
Empire Life Insurance Company of New York, investigated by a legislative committee, seeks dissolution with a court appointment of a receiver. Secretary Stacey Wilson testified about about 2,200 outstanding policies totaling roughly four million dollars. The firm, barred in several states, operates only in New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
The distinguished Chinese party arriving at San Francisco will stop in Lincoln en route. Governor Mickey and Chancellor Andrews of the University of Nebraska invited them, and the party accepted by telegram. A luncheon and other entertainment will be provided.
El Paso article notes an order forbidding foreigners to file mining claims in Sonora and Lower California amid slander claims by outsiders about Indian outrages. The move is tied to alleged circulating Aqui stories and U.S. prospectors.
Paris reports no dispatch of orders to M Taieny the French charge d affaires in Caracas to demand his passports nor any official notification of suspension of relations with Venezuela. Diplomatic circles remain hopeful that President Castro will yield under pressure.
London Times Moscow correspondent reports that eighteen revolutionists were hanged on Saturday including Mr Schmidt owner of a large furniture factory in the Presna district.
CHICAGO railroads announce abolition of the deadhead pass policy effective Monday. Head offices in the East have issued orders to end the practice. The move affects travelers using complimentary or reduced fare passes.
Pittsburg Leader newspaper reportedly sold to Standard Oil and other interests to boost a possible presidential bid by Senator P. C. Knox.
Mrs I W Wright of 172 Main Street Haverhill Mass recounts four years of back pain dizziness irregular urinary flow and distressing monthly periods before using Deans Kidney Pills. She says three boxes cured her permanently and the product is sold by dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Kansas items report Harper planning a municipal lighting plant Neodesha to get a Portlance cement plant Eldorado fields Dodge City launches a Daily Chronicle Ellinwood jackrabbit canning factory pure food campaign Emporia paving arbors Graham county debt Newton superintendent abroad independent Erie refinery unified Parsons telephones Manhattan agricultural college 1600 students Bowman elected president of teachers association Blake jailed for beating infant Wichita Topeka druggist sales fall Leavenworth man dies from shotgun wound janitor ex-Mississippi legislator Red Special between Lawrence and Leavenworth Weir City fines clash anti profanity Rankin invents stovepipe connector state health board flags vile foods 25 cent hunting license test case Kansas people discuss horse disease Mrs Garland 37 stocks 13 children 5 grandchildren Fish hatchery Butler county Powell Funston Rio Grande Sanity clash in Clay Center Ottawa cheese king Henry Van Leeuwen Leavesworth father of fifteen rivals neighbors’ children case of race death Kansas legislature next year
The piece lauds Western Canada for a near 100 million bushel wheat crop and thriving dairying. It notes rising rye and barley, growing peas and flax, and mass American migration to Saskatchewan and Alberta aided by new railways and free homesteads. It calls Canada a young giant with expanding prairies and welcomes settlers.
A Detroit Free Press item notes Willie mimics his mother's reaction after she opened a Christmas package this morning. The exchange shows a humorous family moment as Willie tries to resemble his mother's expression.
A witty quip questions human optimization and urges Pillsbury Vitos for breakfast while claiming knowledge is power until it ends in a paradox about knowing everything. The fragment reflects humorous fare and a critique of overconfidence.
Advertisement claims best starching results from a product called De ance Starch boosting by 4 oz for extra money and no cooking needed. The copy hints at domestic happiness amid fashion imagery.
An advertising notice promotes Defiance Starch offering a one third extra for the same price if the customer tries one package. The copy claims satisfaction and that the starch won’t stick to iron.
The ex ambassador recalled a Sunapee farm hand at a Christmas feast. The leading Sunapee farmer hosted forty helpers with roast turkey goose cranberries and desserts. A tall farm hand offered a plate with two ducks saying One's all I can manage.
The Baltimore American extols humorists as public benefactors who teach life’s philosophy, ease hardship, and cheer the spirit. It argues humor softens hearts, broadens understanding, and even counters vice by creating a cheerful atmosphere.
A Duluth man recounts headaches dyspepsia and nervousness linked to coffee. He swapped to Postum and reports rapid improvement in digestion sleep and energy, noting coffee’s withdrawal and the positive effects of the Postum product from the Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan.
An old advertisement notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for soothing children and easing wind colic. It promotes a price of 25 cents for eight bottles and includes a quip about aging and appearance.
A witty remark notes that women resist the idea of trimming wardrobe purchases to save money. The line frames shopping as a personal habit tied to value and fashion.
An advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a universal cure for blood poison skin eruptions ulcers swollen glands and other symptoms. It claims to destroy cancer poison in the blood and heal cancers and humors with testimonials of thousands cured. Includes price 1 per bottle and free samples and medical advice offer.
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