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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
1
The excerpt satirically ponders beverage packaging and social curiosities. It notes glass as cheap, mentions a Brooklyn waiter’s death after a large tip, and jokes about a hotel rent dispute and the Hope diamond purchase, all in a tone of pointed commentary.
Russia names M. Malevsky Malavitch as ambassador to Tokyo as strains with Japan ease and border tensions ease after the unpleasant episode.
In hard times a rigid economy is urged in the Mikado's realm. Mrs Mikado may have to seek cheaper places to buy eggs and breakfast bacon.
Birmingham officials propose a required minimum height of five feet five inches for new army officers. The rule would have excluded notable historical figures such as Phil Sheridan and Napoleon Bonaparte.
A sailor asked Jeffries to block his eye as a souvenir of a Pacific visit, but the boxer declined, saying he could not give pain to a fellow without gate receipts backing the fight.
France ships automobiles to Great Britain valued at about a hundred times the value of English market cars in France. The remark suggests a sharp test to John Bull's pride and trade notions.
Health department exposes the common housefly as a disease carrier and warns residents that its seemingly innocent exterior masks dangerous health risks.
Berlin reports indicate the German emperor plans to request a raise in his own salary following increases to Prussian ministers. Observers note the sovereign appears human in seeking to match rising living costs.
The discussion suggests King Edward might create William Waldorf Astor a peer to avoid offending the United States. It argues England could honor Astor as part of its nobility, and that Britain may need sympathy from its colony in such a move.
Six state legislatures have petitioned Congress to call a constitutional convention to amend the Constitution so that United States senators are elected directly by the people. A petition from two-thirds of the states is required before Congress must call such a convention.
In a New England grain elevator a railroad locomotive was run alongside the building and its boiler connected to the engine inside to power the machinery. The daring improvisation kept the plant running and saved a lost day for workers.
An admiralty report notes the Hivery ship in Admiral Evans' fleet beating its former record by a margin. Officials promise the public will be astonished when full facts emerge and target practice near Magdalena Bay is revealed.
Emergency measures by East Side school board committee create two kitchens to feed hungry pupils. Teachers and principals form the Children’s Relief Society to distribute luncheon tickets covering soup, an egg, rolls, butter, crackers, and sterilized milk as funds are gathered.
Chicago reports the Republican national committee seated 24 Taft delegates from Alabama and Arkansas without roll calls, declaring the contests in Taft's favor. Contests from Florida Georgia and Kentucky totaling 34 seats were to be heard Saturday.
A head on collision between two special cars on the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric railroad near Annapolis results in eight dead and about twenty injured. The wreck stemmed from confused orders as extra cars operated for naval academy festivities.
William J Bryan responds to a New York World charge of a Ryan campaign contribution. He says if Thomas F Ryan gave a contribution it was without his knowledge or consent. The Associated Press quotes his Thursday night reply from Lincoln Nebraska.
Daniel Ritchey of Corning aged 90 has died. A veteran of the Black Hawk War he once kept a hotel in Adams County in 1855 and served as a rendezvous point for abolitionists John Brown and Jim Lane as they guided enslaved people north into Canada. He was perhaps the state's oldest Mason at death.
Washington reports the president has definite plans to leave the United States in April next year for Africa where he will spend a year hunting big game. The admission signals significance linked to his stance on a potential third term.
Frankfort Kansas endures severe flood from Ver million river and west fork. Morning shows three to four feet of water across streets. Banks two hotels and most businesses inundated. Residents marooned require rescue amid continuing peril.
In Concordia Kansas residents fear repeats of the 1903 and 1904 floods as 3.5 inches of rain falls Friday morning. Water covers bottom lands and low areas while business district workers battle to keep basements from flooding.
Telephone reports from Kelly and Havensville indicate both towns were flooded after a heavy Thursday night rain. Families in Kelly were forced to wade from their homes as Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific tracks west of the area were badly washed, suspending rail traffic.
Abilene Kansas reports heavy rain and hail Thursday night. Farmers have alfalfa cut and corn needing work and demand dry weather to finish field tasks.
Sheriff S A Lowell of Republic County Kansas reports two men held in Hebron Nebraska on suspicion of taking part in the Cuba Kansas bank robbery. They match Kansas descriptions and were found with 1800 dollars in currency in their possession.
A message from the St. Joseph and Grand Island office reports a tornado at Fairfield Nebraska wrecking three churches and injuring J. McReynolds. At Edgar nearby, several buildings were blown down.
A levee breach in Forest Park caused Verdigris river floodwaters to cover extensive bottom lands east of Coffeyville. Damage has been limited so far, with most affected areas comprising vacant lots and uncultivated land.
Two large cyclones moved east of Franklin Nebraska about an hour apart causing one death. Henry Madison, returning home from town, was caught in the storm center and killed instantly. extensive property damage reported.
President Roosevelt accepted the resignation of Jackson Smith a member of the Isthmian canal commission and manager of the department of labor water and subsistence with headquarters at Culebra canal zone in Washington D C on Wednesday.
Advices report the Brazilian training ship Benjamin Constant on a voyage to Yokohama rescued 20 shipwrecked men at Wake Island in the United States Pacific possessions.
A suburban street car bound for St Louis from Creve Coeur Lake jumped a curve near Olive Street Road injuring many. One man died and three others were critically hurt. about 40 seriously hurt with crowds aiding the injured. Motorman Francis McEndre was jailed as ambulances and doctors rushed to the scene.
The Venona owned by George B. Bliss of Boston with the Eastern Yacht Club flag won in class C crossing Hamilton Bermuda’s finish at 3 34 p m Sunday after noon. The start was Wednesday just after 11 a m with a 99 hour 32 minute 15 second elapsed time and 98 hour 12 minute 15 second corrected time. The Venoman is noted as the smallest boat in the fleet.
Heavy rain in Abilene and surrounding areas caused Mud Creek to flood parts of town Sunday morning. Four inches fell in the northern part of the county and two inches here, flooding fields along the Smoky Hill and ruining hundreds of acres of wheat. Bridges were washed out and the town of Industry on the Clay county line was flooded forcing residents to evacuate homes.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning in San Pedro for J. P. Carroll a Hartford Conn fireman and F B Maxfield a Toughkena NY fireman victims of the boiler explosion on the United States cruiser Tennessee Carroll died Saturday at Angelus marine hospital Los Angeles and Maxfield Sunday at the same hospital
President Roosevelt appointed James B. Reynolds G B Donnelly and H B Needham to investigate labor and commissary questions in the canal zone. The special commission returned aboard the steamship Alliance on Sunday and has prepared an extensive report of its labors.
Heavy rain Sunday night raised the Republican River to a 17 foot stage flooding several thousand acres in the county. The Union Pacific line between Junction City and Fort Riley is underwater and the electric line to the post is also submerged.
Six men are dead and eight others are in dangerous condition from poisoned air at the Gold King mine in Gladstone, six miles from Silverton, with 25 to 30 more weakened and confined to their homes.
The monitor Florida, sunk two weeks ago after being struck by a heavy naval gun, will be punctured beneath its waterline armor on Sunday June 13 by the most powerful American Whitehead torpedo as part of naval construction tests.
Levi P. Brockway of Second Ave Anoka Minnesota lay in a hospital five months before being discharged as incurable with six months to live. He suffered heart trouble smothering spells and fainting plus impaired sight and kidney issues. After using Dean's Kidney Pills he regained health and has stayed well. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Little Clarence experiences a first cold bath with water below his usual temperature and notices goose flesh. His mother steps away briefly as he shivers and exclaims alarm about tin turning into a chicken, illustrating a child's dramatic reaction in Harper's Weekly.
The message touts South Texas land with pure water, fertile soil, and a healthy climate. It advertises parcels from 10 to 640 acres and 2 town lots available for 210 dollars with payments of 10 dollars monthly. Signed by Dr. Chas. F. Simmons of San Antonio Texas.
A clipped exchange notes railway employees should not reveal details to the public. The brakeman hints at names of stations, suggesting secrecy in information handling, reflecting press concerns about public curiosity.
Parents urged to inspect every Castoria bottle for safety as a trusted remedy for infants and children. Authorities emphasize ensuring authenticity and proper labeling to protect young patients.
A sharp dialogue contrasts a rascal blacksmith with a seemingly frank banker in a melodrama exchange. The banter frames a debate over honesty versus appearances, suggesting a dramatic case shaping the tale’s moral core.
On assured railroad 36 miles from San Antonio a buyer with small means can purchase from 10 to 640 acres and 2 town lots for $210. Climate water soil quality noted. Write Dr. Chas. F. Simmons, San Antonio, Texas.
A cautionary note advising young men against declaring willingness to die for a partner during courtship and then unwillingness to provide or sustain work after marriage, urging commitment and practical support within marriage.
For any disease or injury to the eye use Pettit’s Eye Salve ab solutely harmless acts quickly 25c All druggists of Howard Bros Buffalo N Y
A cranky bachelor quips that heaven is probably 80 called because there are no marriages there, offering a humorous reflection on relationships and the afterlife.
Trade note notes that Lewis' Single Binder cigars cost more than other five cent cigars. The ad urges smokers to ask their dealer or contact Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois for reasons behind the higher price.
A malfunctioning dumb waiter creates ongoing inconvenience for residents, blocking service and raising concerns about building maintenance and safety standards.
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