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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
6
Journal Notions suggests if State Treasurer Kelly and State Superintendent Dayhoff faced re election tomorrow, Kelly would likely receive about as many votes as Dayhoff. The remark contrasts two state officials and implies similar voter support for both roles.
The incident involving the gunboat Bennington underscores a trend of rapid American activity and inadequate completion of tasks as perceived by observers.
The Concordia papers report C. N. Peck will succeed W. A. Calder as congressman from the 5th district. Indications suggest Peck can win the Republican nomination with little opposition.
Secretary of State J. R. Burrow faced questions over the treasury mess and admitted partial responsibility, standing alone among state officers in accepting blame.
Judge J. S. West of Topeka appointed to the vacancy created by Jay F. Close’s death. The move boosts West’s prospects in the race for the Attorney General nomination.
A pungent local quote from W. C. Palmer condemns whiskey’s mischief and warns Iola saloon keepers that defying state laws invites similar trouble from an agitated lunatic, noting dynamite’s lesser impact.
The Clay Center Times reports two men risked their lives to save a keg of beer from the raging flood at Scandia while sixteen mules perished. A Topeka Capital note adds a stream nearby.
A Filipino man named Tom remains confined in the county jail on insanity charges. Observers question the fairness of his confinement away from family and wonder at the rationale behind such punishment.
The Chicago Teamsters strike, lasting 105 days with 5000 workers, ended with unconditional surrender. It cost Cook County and Chicago millions, left over a thousand injured and thirty dead, and exposed graft, corruption, and criminal tactics within some union leaders. The event drew broad scrutiny and was called a signal defeat for organized labor.
The Scandia second team defeated the boys west of town 11 to 6 at baseball Wednesday. Mrs. Hausserman of Clay Center, visiting her daughter Mrs. J. M. Weislagel this week, returned home Thursday.
Mrs. Dora Larson and her children from Courtland are visiting local friends, sharing time and hospitality during the day.
An advertisement announces a shift to focus on Shoes and Gents Furnishings with a full line of Mens Ladies and Children's footwear along with mens furnishings and dry goods. The store touts cash sales and savings of up to 15 percent versus credit merchants, inviting customers to visit and judge for themselves.
Olson and Beckman advertise highest market price for butter and eggs calling them equivalent to cash if goods are not as represented. Money refunded cheerfully.
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