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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
3
A columnist urges personal fit over popular trends in choosing vacations. Two weeks remains the standard for workers and the piece argues readers should pursue what truly suits their interests and means. The reward is a happier, restful break often at low cost.
Under the modest heading the Boston Transcript argues the American urge to defend rights extends to tiny sums. It cites cases from the U S Supreme Court involving $24 and a bull calf dispute, noting legal principles link small money to larger justice.
A Plainfield New Jersey merchant first used thumbprint impressions on checks to prevent forgery by covering the figures with an ink mark. Bankers store an imprint for instant comparison, making any alteration evident and deterring dishonest acts.
The Kansas Supreme Court finds W. W. Rose, mayor of Kansas City Kansas, in contempt for disobeying a court order ousting him. He is fined $1000 with 20 days to pay. failure to pay could lead to Shawnee county jail confinement. The decision notes no vested right to the office and upholds forfeiture for misconduct.
The Time quotes Kansas Insurance Superintendent C H Luling visiting Los Angeles. California Insurance Commissioner Myron Wolf delivers a verdict on prompt payment of fire risk claims. The report could bar any company from Kansas if unfavorable, requiring closure of offices in the state.
A detailed statement from Winthrop C. Jones shows the first session of the 59th Congress bashed 4 501 bills including simple joint and concurrent resolutions. The official total laws enacted stands at 3 989, compared with 2 160 in the 58th Congress. Public and private resolutions are reported separately with 54 enacted in this session and 39 in the prior two sessions.
Invitations were extended to Theodore Roosevelt and William J. Bryan to attend the sixteenth annual International League of Press Clubs convention in Denver from August 27 to September 1. Roosevelt would attend as an author and Bryan as editor and publisher, with the Denver Press Club hosting.
Governor Folk granted pardons on Wednesday to Marion Hedgpeth and Richard Lear. Hedgpeth, 44, served 12 years of a 25 year sentence for robbing a St Louis and San Francisco train at Glendale. Lear, 69, was convicted in 1895 of second degree murder and given life.
Telegram from Gov Folk directed arrest of all dramshop keepers who open on Sunday. Dr T J Doyle president of the board of police commissioners was to refuse license renewals for those arrested under the Sunday closing statute.
Denver radicals nominate a full state ticket led by William D. Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners, imprisoned in Idaho on murder charges, at a July Fourth Socialist convention in Colorado.
In Natal Tuesday the rebel natives and British columns fought with heavy losses reported. The British Vanguard engaged the enemy killing 350. the main Zulu force of about 8,000 remains at large.
In Warsaw Russia a policeman was killed on Tuesday evening during a patrol response to a murder. A volley fired by officers killed a passerby, prompting mass police withdrawals from the streets and demands for authorities to be dismissed.
Federal officials said G. J. Grammar of New York Central lines would not testify before the land grand jury starting Monday to investigate interstate commerce and anti rebate violations. N. H. Anspach of Lake Shore railway was served to bring tariff sheets. Government plans target major railway figures and were reviewed by prosecutors, with cases deemed well in hand.
Emperor William arrived in Trondhjem aboard the Hamburg and promptly met King Haakon. The two monarchs embraced warmly and spent 40 minutes together aboard, then toured to the palace amid cheering crowds where Queen Maud and Crown Prince Olaf greeted William. He returned to the Hamburg and joined a gala dinner later. The visit is noted as significant by Norwegian press.
Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture travels to Chicago with assistants to confer with meat inspection superintendents on changes required by the new law. About thirty inspectors and superintendents from cities with government inspection will report and participate as conferences begin Monday to review all phases of the service.
Four thousand Chinese volunteers paraded through flag decked streets of Shanghai after months of drill. The khaki clad soldiers presented a smart appearance with swords worn only by officers. Following the spectacle, the troops were entertained at the Yamen of the Taotai.
Reports state Governor Kuehter of Grodno, governing Bialystok, faces serious allegations tied to recent massacres in the city prompting his recall.
In Mexico City authorities report a large influx of people labeled Turks but often Armenians and Arabs arriving by German and Spanish steamers at Vera Cruz. Many travel north to work on railways and some are believed to cross into the United States. Over the past six months several thousand are said to have reached the country, with many likely to be rejected at African ports and seek entry through alternative routes.
Reports from Salvador indicate the Pan American railway will soon be granted a concession and a subsidy to extend the line through that country. J M Neeland vice president and general manager of the Toad is in Central America and has received assurances the concession will be granted once the Guatemala disturbance is settled.
A Texas official from San Antonio recalls using Peruna after ill health from altitude change. He states several bottles restored his health and he now recommends Peruna to friends.
Mrs Alden, a clubwoman, aimed to uplift the lower classes and was drafting a paper when a rough tramp asked for breakfast. She offered a soup ticket but then tested him by asking if he had sawed wood. He replied yes and, amid his rapid eating, corrected her on the phrase seen.
The article argues that ordinary starch hides fabric beauty and worsens wear. It claims De fiance Starch provides greater strength allowing much thinner application for proper stiffness and improved fabric appearance.
An old newspaper blurb touts Defiance Starch for ironing ease stating it will not stick to the iron and sells a 16 oz package for 10 cents. It also mentions Judge Holmes avoiding newspapers to keep his mind free from distractions.
Mrs. Comré asks if diamonds elicited a comment. Miss Cayenne confirms, noting several people referred to her as the human chandelier.
An eclectic ad blurb markets Lewis' Single Binder cigars at five cents and promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for white clothes. It also touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and mentions social quips about women and friendships in a light, humorous tone.
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