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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1903
Page
5
A newborn named John Melville arrived Friday January 16 at the editor's home for early breakfast. He is the fourth Kansas generation with the name John in the 10th generation in America, the family says. He was welcomed warmly and settled in as comfortably as a kitten under a warm stove.
A Narka News snippet notes that a liar is an abomination before the Lord and calls traitors worse, while introducing a so-called wireless piano as a future feature and seeking a noise-free option.
A public debate arises over the appointment described as a third rate newspaper man with no claims upon the party. Critics argue the choice undermines merit and favors political connections over competence.
The text notes Governor Riddle credited items to the Journal that did not belong to it and suggests Clifton News should correct the mistake. The Messenger is urged to make amends.
A fragment praises a fifth district legislator, Peck of Cloud county, as loyal to constituents and resistant to political machines, predicting a day he will become a dominant figure and "cock-o'-the-walk" authority.
The State Journal reports a rumor that Senator Ward of Republic county entered a clothing store and tried to wake a hypnotic sleeper posed in a window for an advertisement. A clerk explained the sleeper remains asleep to earn his salary.
A Missouri reader notes a mutual antagonism between two British plants the thistle and the rape. If a field infested with thistles is sown with rape, the thistle is said to be annihilated and crop ruin avoided. The suggestion prompts reader curiosity.
In a heated Republican caucus the state printer post went to Geo. A. Clark by 65 to 63 over E. B. Hoch, despite broad GOP support for Hoch. The writer condemns the process as rotten machine politics and attacks a local figure known as Me to for misrepresenting Republic County and voting against Hoch.
The JOURNAL claims Hugo should be elected citing his integrity as a square-man while facing questions about accuracy. It apologizes for any deception and promises to correct errors in future reports.
The text urges Kansas newspaper men to unite quickly against those blamed for Ed Hoch's loss in the state printer race, claiming removal is easily achieved.
The JouRNAL will publish opinions of representative citizens on Hugo next week. It promises rich reading and invites readers to watch for the feature.
The prompt asks how much Hugos received, mirroring the biblical thirty pieces of silver Judas earned for betraying Jesus. It invites a direct monetary comparison to the known amount in the Gospel narrative.
Jewell County's representative quickly becomes a key figure in the legislature. He is named chairman of the Pringle caucus and temporary speaker of the house, a notable rise for a first term Jewell Republican. He credits supportive constituents for his success and caution against misguided instructions.
The printed remarks recount Kid Hoch praising his thirty year fight for the party with no pay, no favors, and no campaign funding. He thanks supporters in Kansas and rejects influence seeking, asserting allegiance to Republican ideals amid defeat. The speech also notes critics accusing him of being betrayed by a machine politician.
The Concordia Blade questions why Topeka police target Mrs Nation in street prayers while failing to spot opium dens and gambling houses. The piece argues for consistent enforcement against lawbreakers including Sadgon keepers.
A Minneapolis Messenger quote argues that despite opposition the movement will succeed, noting that those who started for a goal rarely fail to reach it in the end. The remark frames suffrage as an eventual, foregone conclusion.
A fragmented report laments a betrayal involving a beloved, brainy man named Ed and a figure called Hugo, highlighting universal public scorn and strong condemnation of the act.
The excerpt discusses state employment in Republic County with names Crummer Munger Close Parker and Caylor plus many minor appointments. A commentator suggests replacing Republic County with Belleville to reveal the truth about the matter.
A clipped report suggests William M. Long wields power to secure votes for a Senate candidate. The piece claims Long can purchase support when needed, portraying him as the decisive force behind political backing.
The Kansas City Journal argues that Kansas maintains its prohibitory law because it avoids saloon temptation among youths and proves prohibitions effective. It contrasts Bishop Potter’s view with Kansas’ experience and cites editorials from 1902. The Ottawa Herald reports Wells Fargo’s wage increases and loyal workforce as a simple capital labor solution.
A Nebraska court rules that killing a gambler is not a crime as the court dismisses charges. The decision impacts criminal liability and prompts questions about motive and legality in similar cases.
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