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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
2
Deep Well Drilling Fails to Find Water in Formosa Area
In Jewell County a man near Formosa has dug a 300 foot well with no water found. The dry spell has drawn concern as groundwater remains elusive and local residents watch for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell County
Formosa
Legislature Adjourns With No Bank Depositor Bill
Lawmaking ends as the legislature plans to adjourn Saturday with no likely depositors bill. Senate leadership under Bailie Waggener signals an intent to do nothing on this measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Bailie Waggener
Alliance echoes in House standoff and Missouri Pacific ties
The article notes Republican criticism of Mr Stubbs and Democratic alliance in the House while contrasting with Senator Lodge and Missouri Pacific links via Bailie Waggener. The piece foregrounds political maneuvering and corporate connections shaping public action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubbs
Senator Lodge
Missouri Pacific Railway
Bailie Waggener
Stubbs Primary Bill Backed by Legislature Vote
The Belleville Telescope suggests three quarters oppose Stubbs while the state shows 123 votes for the Stubbs Primary bill and 31 against, indicating broader sentiment beyond the telescope’s view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Stubbs
Caldwell
Caldwell withholds vote on final passage of primary bill
Senator Caldwell abstained on the Senate final passage of the primary bill after his own measure was rejected in January in the Stubbs bill. Representative Polley voted against it. Republic County expresses high elation at members reflecting public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Senate
Janice
Stubbs
Polley
Republic County
Journal Gains on Delinquent Subscribers in Kansas
The Journal reports strong subscriber loyalty with 67 in arrears a year or more. Upon post office rulings on delinquents, 277 subscribers have yet to settle. By April first, when enforcement begins, expectations are high that none will remain overdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Post Office Department
Journal
Politician Polley Stands Against Primaries
The speaker praises Representative Polley for opposing primary elections and predicts he will approve his own stance upon returning from Topeka. He compares Polley unfavorably to Senator Caldwell who allegedly breaks promises after elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Polley
Ian
Topeka
Senator Caldwell
Roosevelt’s Patience with Patronage Bruised by Senators
The article states President Roosevelt is angered by senators who accuse him of appointing men to offices to favor Taft. It claims Roosevelt allowed senators to dictate state appointments, weakening his influence and hampering public support. He is urged to have dismantled patronage early to achieve more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Taft
Washington
County job work bids spark printer price concerns
The Telescope winning a county contract at 64 percent of commercial rates drew criticism. A Democrat bid at 69 percent was deemed unsustainable, with editors warning printers may cross-subsidize by overcharging other customers. The Journal notes persistent cutthroat competition among county printers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Journal
Republic County
Pension increase dispute over buck pay amount noted
G. C. F. Wilson complains about a small pension raise described as " whopping " and the buck figure of 81.04 dollars is cited as the monthly increase and payment amount. The article records his reaction and the stubborn framing of the raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. CF
Wilson
Buck
Stubbs Wins Direct Primary Victory in Kansas Legislature
After years of struggle direct primary advocates win in Kansas. W. R. Stubbs gains stature as reformists praise legislative district nominating for United States Senate rather than statewide. Primary set for the first Tuesday in August as Kansas moves toward progressivism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
W. R. Stubbs
United States
Senator Long
State Senate Opposes Primary Split The Ballot Plan
The piece argues against a double primary and supports keeping primaries to empower voters. It accuses state leaders and Senator Caldwell of pushing a split primary to delay popular choice and aid special interests. It claims Senator Long fears direct voter trust and hints at home rule demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aedras
Senate
Tanele
Tony
Washington
Kansas
Caldwell
United States
Ian
Tim
Senator Long
SUI
Hog market shows weekly drop with buyers bidding heavy weights
Hog ran declines about one third this week as buyers compete for heavies. Prices range 4.70 to 4.40 per cwt with 20 000 head sold yesterday and receipts for January expected at 500 000, the highest monthly total here by 80 000. average weight rises to about 215 pounds from 212 in December.
Erratic OCR Field Notes Include Local Phrases and Visits
Fragmentary report mentions a woman in a short skirt at Scan dias and Republic and a visitor Miss Rhoda Pbuves visiting Cronmeardia Ainonssessiieit. It notes groundhog day as winter start and a February timetable with seven turkeys and Miss KabyOtto traveling to Marysville Kansas to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss. KabyOtto
Marysville
Kansas
W R Stubbs and Kansas Progressive Republican Drive Reform
The Brown County World highlights W R Stubbs as the catalyst of a Kansas Republican progressive movement. It applauds Two cent fares and anti-pass laws, noting reforms that remove state institutions from partisan politics and compare Stubbs to Taft and Hughes. It portrays opponents as aristocratic critics who sneer at his achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Missouri
Nebraska
New York
Kansas
Republican Party
W. R. Stubbs
TaQollette
Hughes
Brown Co. World
Topeka Capital Editorial Calls for School Reform
The Topeka Capital quotes an editorial urging Kansas to cut frills in its school system, noting that outside of several cities the state spends less and has fewer teachers and property than nearby northern states. The piece argues for returning to first principles and reducing excesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Jamestown
Calderhead Opponent Calls for Change in Congress
The speaker urges a new representative, accusing Calderhead of opposing tariff reform, resisting railroad rate regulation, backing the Standard Oil Co, and favoring big business over voters. The critique says Calderhead fears popular power and opposes direct primaries.
De Laval separators to be closed out by A. J. Riley
DL Elsworth travels to Concordia on Prosser Thursday. Meetings at the Presbyterian church continue Sunday and next week. Three new De Laval separators are set for closure by A. J. Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DL Elsworth
Concordia
The
Presbyterian Church
de Laval
A. J. Riley
Postmistress 61 Years At Wivelsfield Office
Mrs. Kenward, postmistress at the historic Wivelsfield post office near Hayward's Heath since 1846, marked her eighty eighth birthday. She keeps up her duties and reads newspapers, believes herself the oldest post mistress in the country, and hopes to reach a centenary in harness. Her father was a farmer at Speldhurst near Tunbridge Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenward
Wivelsfield
Hayward’s Heath
London Standard
Speldhurst
Tunbridge Wells
Witness Endurance on Stand Feels Long Day
The judge questions the witness about staying on the stand for two hours to tell the truth. The exchange highlights the strain of testimony and courtroom patience as the witness asserts the effort of speaking at length.
February Juror Docket Opens with Multiple Kansas Cases
The docket lists State of Kansas versus Frank Soojer for murder and numerous civil actions including appeals, judgments, partitions, damages, and divorces. Other entries include cases against Bert McGinnis for horse stealing and Barnett for Prohibitory Law violations, plus estates and naturalization petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Kansas
Frank Soojer
Bert McGinnis
Frank Barnett
Charles Benson
KS. Preble Loan Co
Allen Hayes
Arthur Everhart
Elmer Everhart
W. A. Lowell
F. M. Bush
the Commercial National Bank of Kansas City
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AR. Kimball
Mr. Stubbs
May le
the Lafolette
Scandias
Republic
Rhoda Pbuves
Fetends di Cronmeardia
Woodvien
AL. I Riley
Calderhead
Congress
Standard OH Co
City of
Susie J. Everhart
Filmer Everhart
Minnie I., Ingham
Leonard Mingham
Bertha, Abere
Andrew Aberg
Ella M. Powers
Edwin I. Powers
Jane Silverton
John C. Calvin
Exchange Bank of Courtland
Solomon Stafford
C. W. Anderson
J. A. Anderson
R.J. & PL Ry. Co
Martha Brown
Benjamin MM. Brown
Bank of Wilber
J. A. Freeburg
William Kk. Dixon
Harriett Dixon
Riley Alderman
W. Riley Alderman
R. C. Burch
Louisa Burelr
Norge
John W. Ramsey
C. Rlee & PL. Ry. Co
F.C
Preble
H.C. Preble
T. C. Preble
Francis Heina
John Guneson
John Peter Johnson
Peter Anderson
Helger Jorgensen
Orve Kragstad
Victor Frans Johnson
William Pracht
Louis Soderquist
John Henry Kroger
Henry Heitman
John I.eonard Sewell
Ole Joranson
Scandia Opera House
Ralph Riggs
Dickagon
Goodman Dumber. Co
General Banking
J. H. Cullers
L. M. Brigham
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