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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
2
A Washington dispatch reports on consular reforms begun two years ago with inspectors and traveling agents. The changes aim at efficiency and improving commercial relations with foreign nations, backed by Secretary of State Root and President Roosevelt.
The act of raising and dedicating a monument to Russians who fell at Port Arthur reflects mutual generosity between former foes. The piece notes Russia’s lofty wartime views on Japanese fighters proved mistaken, while Japanese soldiers and sailors displayed tolerance. It also ties the tribute to generous treatment of Russian prisoners.
A short note on matches as a large industry in the United States. The piece cites a yearly consumption around 165 billion and credits machinery with modernizing matchmaking. It recalls the first friction match made in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1836 and notes the enduring utility of the friction match.
Puzzle of the day notes automobiles starting from New York toward Paris. Last reports place remaining contestants in the Siberian wilds days ago. The Russian committee overseeing the race has been asked to search for the missing men and machines, amid fears of disaster.
The text notes Cuban fondness for American troops and praise for humane treatment, but stresses Americans will withdraw when occupation ends. It emphasizes the occupation as a temporary measure and credits kindness with winning Cuban goodwill.
Fragmentary lines critique modern lifestyle as a health threat. The voice mentions Chicago surgeons and a push toward surgical intervention, implying fear of mandatory operations and mortality risks in everyday life. The text preserves a tense, provocative tone without graphic detail.
United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Seventh District orders a new trial in the case Government vs Standard Oil of Indiana. The court finds error in excluding evidence, treating each car as a separate offense, and abusing discretion in imposing the maximum first-offense fine. Judge Peter Grosscup delivered the opinion.
Lincoln Nebraska prisoners idle for over a month beg for tasks as the state board of public lands and buildings meets to assign work. Contracts expired and contractors refused a 25 cent daily increase per convict, leaving inmates sullen and quarrelsome.
H H Gross of Chicago president of the Farmers Good Roads league urged a 400 million dollar bond program for road construction at the National Convict Labor Good Roads association meeting in Grand Rapids. He proposed apportioning the funds by state population and about 200 delegates attended.
President Roosevelt addresses a large gathering of American naval officers in Newport urging a first class fighting navy capable of seeking, finding, and hammering the enemy. He emphasizes keeping the navy abreast of the times and calls it the nation’s cheapest safety policy as plans for new battleships proceed in Newport and Washington.
The marathon at the Olympian arena drew 100000 spectators as Hayes won and Americans dominated the top placings. Forshaw, Welton, and Lewis all placed among the first ten, with Clarke the first English finisher at twelfth. Perfferon of South Africa finished second.
Bill Hazard, who had been jailed in Bassett Nebraska on a horse theft charge, escaped Friday after two gunmen forced the jailer to open the cell and release him. Earlier he had broken jail at Gregory South Dakota and was to be transferred upon requisition to Gregory County. Sheriff Marsh of Rock County recovered the guard and recaptured Hazard hours later.
Great Bend Kansas Edward Bockemohle was found guilty on one count by a jury after two days of deliberation. The verdict concerns receiving money for deposit after the bank’s 30 day period to remedy its bad finances expired.
Statistics compiled by the YMCA in New York show 1,131 boys ran 1,092 miles in 1,250 relays during the New York Chicago relay race. Actual running time was 114 hours 41 minutes, averaging 9.5 miles per hour with a six minutes 19 seconds per mile pace. Mayor McClellan’s message reached Chicago 1 hour 51 minutes ahead of schedule.
In Des Moines delegates at the Seventh district Republican convention chose Judge F. Puouty by 74 to 56 over incumbent J. A. T. Hull. The decision came without notice of a June 2 primary. Captain Hull contends the convention acted without authority.
In Gridley Kansas at R H Wigner drug store a generator for a soda fountain exploded due to overpressure during charging. Mrs Wigner broken leg and severe cuts. Henry Bahr hardware dealer suffered a broken leg and serious cuts. C Clark knocked down and badly bruised.
During morning service at the new St Francis de Sales church in St Louis two workmen fell about 50 feet to the ground near Rev Father Holweck. One worker was killed and the other fatally injured while children sang a requiem.
The DeBeers company will shut down its Kimberley diamond mine on July 31 due to need for further retrenchment. It is the largest mine in the group and will impact operations in the region.
Washington bids invite proposals to furnish 8 270 000 pounds of dynamite and excavating work for the Isthmian project. The opening signals a major procurement process with firms competing to supply materials and services.
The Chicago Great Western Railroad announced on Thursday that rates for state fairs in Illinois Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Nebraska Missouri and Kansas will be set for the coming autumn. The fare will be one and a half fares on the two cent basis as other western roads signaled they would adopt the same rate.
Miss Stapleton Stapleton, 19, died suddenly Friday morning in the county jail at Wichita while awaiting an insanity commission hearing. She had been released on parole from Osawato mie July 2 but became unmanageable and was placed in the detention room for safety.
Bishop Henry C. Potter seventh Protestant Episcopal bishop of the New York diocese was laid to rest in Cooperstown New York with services at Christ Church the former worship site of James Fenimore Cooper in his lifetime.
Cripple Creek rancher Col Samuel Sifers near High Park twenty miles northwest of here found a metal piece weighing 564 pounds on Friday. Mineralogists say it is part of a meteor shell. Assayers estimate value at least 20 per pound.
Cooperstown New York Henry Codman Potter seventh Protestant Episcopal bishop of the diocese of New York died Tuesday night at Fernleigh his summer home after several weeks illness. The bishop was unconscious all day and died peacefully at 8 35 o clock Tuesday night.
Wisconsin reports ex Secretary Wias Worse and former senator William F Vil named as members of the state press and veteran affairs board in Madison. The appointment reflects ongoing government promotions and committee assignments.
Unclear OCR fragment reports Pittsburg struck by storms causing damage and disruption. Vague mentions of an afternoon event and possible danger to life with sporadic details.
Copenhagen reports that Denmark and Sweden have agreed on a joint offensive and defensive military pact. The accord covers mutual defense obligations and cooperative security measures between the two Nordic states.
A blurred manuscript fragment hints at a writer describing London atmosphere and fog as essential to a chapter. The exchange suggests the author values the London fog as a key atmospheric element.
A musician with witty insight notes it is almost impossible to teach a man to whistle to a pretty girl. He explains that once her lips are puckered the temptation leads to a kiss and she has no chance to produce a note.
An old style advert promotes Red Cross Ball Blue a 2 oz package for five cents to whiten clothes. The text also includes garbled phrasing about burning and freezing another man, reflecting damaged OCR.
An aged cigarette trade note advertises Lewis' Single Binder straight 5e cigar from the Lewis' Vactory in Peoria Illinois offering full value at the point of sale.
A brisk comment on how blunt speech shapes quick witted replies in heated exchanges. The piece analyzes how direct statements provoke sharper responses and influence conversational dynamics in public discourse.
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