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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1901
Page
2
A roundup of Kansas achievements and statistics notes the state’s rail lines, land area, waterways, water supply, forests, fruit trees, and crops. It highlights libraries, churches, and civic groups, plus economic indicators like butter quality and gypsum plaster.
A mosaic of notes from Kansas towns recounts Hope with 300 citizens and 250 dogs, a windmill near extinction over $50, Sumner and Ponty wheat lore, yard courts in Argentine, wheat sales at sixty-five cents, a Great Bend jail term for theft, hunts for snakes, and peculiar diary-like vignettes from Junction City to Mankato.
The Kearney county treasurer Alfred Norlin confessed to robbing the office of $16,011, burying part of the funds in his corn field, and setting fire to papers at the desk on June 27. He claimed the act was born of carelessness and a bid to replace excess spending, after which he staged his supposed assault.
Unofficial information from the Nebraska State Banking Board indicates the State Bank of Gothenburg may pay 50 to 60 cents on the dollar. The failure stemmed from un secured loans on individual notes. Assets are about 81,724 with bad paper and overdrafts near 45,724. Collectibles range 46,000 or 32,817 in another account. Deposits and drafts total 63,617 with cash on hand 1,790.
Reports describe a quake triggered landslide at Lung Keng in June that buried hundreds, with dark seas or a tidal wave sweeping the bay. Roving bands abduct women and children, with arrests and a Buddhist man shown in a cage for harboring kidnappers.
Minnesota state pardon board weighed paroles for Cole and James Younger, life inmates tied to the 1876 Northfield bank raid. Though the new law allows parole after twenty five years, the board reserved its decision and voiced substantial doubt about granting clemency.
Letters from congressmen and figures like General Grosvenor warn against reworking the Dingley tariff. They stress protection as essential, warn of economic damage from revisions, and favor reciprocity only if American industries remain protected.
Frederick D. White son of Andrew D. White ambassador to Germany died by suicide at his Syracuse residence. Prolonged ill health and a nervous disease are given as the explanation. He was last seen well and handling estate matters before a rifle shot ended his life in a bathroom. typhoid illness years earlier is noted as a contributing health factor.
Dispatches from Corpus Christi Texas say a geologist at Piedras Pintos in Duval and nearby counties claims an immense oil lake extends south to Tampico Mexico. Nearly a dozen wells are being sunk near the new gusher as capitalists rush in. land values have risen sharply and a new town will be laid out at once.
Twelve firefighters fell with a flo or and were buried on first floor then rescued by partners at 192-98 Washington Street site occupied by Merie and Seaney dealers in saloon and store fixtures. injuries not serious, total loss about 50000 dollars.
United States Consul General James G. Stowe resigns citing inadequate pay. He notes Cape Town living costs are high, especially during wartime, and a $3,000 salary is insufficient for the post.
A boy named James in Plattsmouth Nebraska suffered a fracture of the right arm after his pony bolted when frightened by a dog. His foot became caught in the stirrup and he was dragged for some distance before the pony stopped.
Edward Harding of Urbana and Charles Flannigan of Decatur were killed at Champaign in the Illinois Central yards. They were flipping cars and jumped in front of a moving locomotive.
C H Grosvenor argues that only a general revision of tariff laws backed by force can be effective. He contends trusts are not a problem under current constitution and asserts Congress and state legislatures have power to regulate combinations of money capital and labor for justice and fairness.
In Gunton's June issue, Mr. Babcock criticizes Senator Babeagh for omitting duties on so called living trusts amid anti trust sentiment. He argues Republicans must elevate honesty and intelligence to defend industrial protection, suggesting tariff changes only for sound economic reasons not to curb trusts.
The piece argues that without American ships, exports would rely on Britain for major sea transport. It warns that Britain could block American trade with a fleet of commerce destroyers, and supports public policy over capitalist interests for building up U S deep water shipping, noting foreign ship interests oppose the measure.
A note credits the American Economist for informing readers about the reciprocity plank in the Republican platform. It asserts McKinley’s election on protection and reciprocal measures, dismissing free trade advocates and predicting McKinley will uphold the stance despite critics.
The Lincoln (Neb) Journal argues against further tariff changes, noting the Wilson Gorman act produced a small tariff reduction that nonetheless paralyzed industry and sparked a financial panic from which the country has not fully recovered. It urges letting well enough alone.
The text notes that in settlements provisions exist for overtime pay either at time and a half or double rates. It states wage earners not involved in overtime concerns under free trade tariffs, with half preferring full time and the rest favoring half time. It marks December 29, 1902, as the two hundredth anniversary of Peter the Great issuing the first Russian newspaper.
A fragment speaks on divine response to the common people's curses against oppression by the rich. The line suggests heavenly discord caused by prayers challenging plutocracy and urging justice.
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