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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
1
Two Japanese cruisers sailed through the Golden Gate and were warmly welcomed by Americans. The Pittsburg Dispatch reports no ill will during the visit and notes the gesture contrasts with earlier California legislative debate over Japanese settlers. The piece suggests future relations may remain amicable and free of war with Japan.
Stormy spring weather slowed growth and may cut production of some foods though hopes remain for normal main crops. Cincinnati florists suffer as a hailstorm damages greenhouses and plants, forcing a bankruptcy settlement with creditors.
Kingston reports claim the Carrie D Knowles crew were confined in secret Venezuelan dungeons since the ship vanished five years ago. An American seaman says he escaped prison and provides crew names, prompting a state department review to verify truth or fiction.
Young Turk sources allege a plan for a general massacre of foreigners in Constantinople, a claim met with skepticism in some circles. The account aligns with reported killings of Christians in Syria and other parts of Asia Minor after the capital uprising, with suspicions that high officials in Abdul Hamid's administration may have tolerated or even encouraged such savagery.
Six balloons rose in Berlin as rain turned to snow aloft. The aircraft could not advance far, weighed by snow and when they landed were crusted with a foot of ice. The passage notes airship limits still not surpassed.
The new sultan Mehmed V of Turkey sends a cordial reply to President Taft, pledging happiness and prosperity for both the American people. The writer notes the warmth contrasts with his predecessor’s responses.
Postoffice inspectors in Cincinnati believe Marion Ohio is the headquarters for the Black Hand network. Arrests include Sam Lima Antonio Vicaso A Marfis and Joe Rizzo with possible further actions in Pittsburg and Bellefontaine. They allege widespread tribute payments to the gang. Inspector Oldfield promises the full story will astonish the country.
Paris witnessed a spectacular funeral for H A Chauchard proprietor of Magasins La Louvre. The Madeleine ceremony drew an estimated crowd of over 500000 as the royal styled procession moved from Rue Valasquez to the church. The hearse led by six black horses and 5000 Louvre employee pallbearers accompanied a lavish flower bedecked convoy.
Miami University at Oxford Ohio opens centennial celebrations during commencement exercises. The small school has 1 100 students and 1 806 alumni but boasts a long list of notable graduates including Benjamin Harrison Robert Cumming Schenck Oliver P Morton Calvin S Brice Stanley Matthews and David Swing among others.
Washington discussed the free list as Mr Smoot asked at night session. Mr Brown Neb questioned delaying wood pulp and print paper duties and sought a timetable. Mr Aldrich indicated the committee would propose rates between house and current duties, noting Hale’s absence.
Writs filed in federal court seek to restrain county treasurers from collecting the last half of July taxes. Railroads and telegraph companies argue Oklahoma tax law is unconstitutional. Tax amounts cited range from 28,000 to 50,000 dollars.
The June crop report from the Department of Agriculture details conditions on June 1 for winter and spring wheat and oats, excluding corn. It notes winter wheat at 80.7, spring wheat at 95.2, and oats at 88.7, with area figures around 18.39 million, 32.42 million, and related 1908 comparisons.
After a White House conference President Taft and Senator Aldrich floated a two percent levy on corporate net earnings if income tax amendments were withdrawn. Aldrich told Cummins and Borah, leaders of progressives, who repudiated the plan after consulting peers. Republican leaders opposed to the tax also failed to endorse it.
The Aero Club of New England sets June 18 for a balloon ascent from Rutland Vermont. Aeronauts hope to cross much of the Green Mountains and the Presidential range in a bold high altitude crossing.
Maj J M Hadley early Johnson county settler and DeSota Flour Mills proprietor is stricken with paralysis. He shows improvement but remains in danger. His daughter Mrs J W Lyman her husband of Kansas City Missouri his son Gov Herbert S Hadley of Missouri and Mrs Hadley and Dr Ernest Robinson of Kansas City are at his bedside.
Mrs Russell Sage has spent over 25 million dollars in under three years for public purposes and humanity. A study of international workmen’s insurance and a vast employment bureau highlights her prolific philanthropy. It took Russell Sage 60 years to accumulate 65 million.
Indianapolis Indiana sixty one counties have voted out saloons twelve are dry by remonstrance Warrick the last county with an election yet to be held votes on June 17 potentially leaving ten saloon counties without an election to date.
Columbus Ohio report says the Marion Black Hand conspiracy may face blackmail charges by the state with up to 20 years in prison, contrasted with 18 months under federal statutes.
After eighteen months as a U S meat inspector in East St Louis packing houses J W Harms resigns and writes to Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson demanding an investigation of the meat inspector system at the National Stock Yards.
In Washington the senate approved by 40 to 30 an amendment restoring the Dingley rate of 30 cents a pound on wool top waste and other wastes. The house rate stood at 20 cents. Progressive Republicans largely sided with Democrats against the rise.
Gov Hadley directs county courts to collect 150 dollars per saloon for state purposes from July 1, replacing the 100 dollar rate. Higher half yearly levy to continue. Excise commissioner of St Louis notifies saloons to prepare for the higher license as instructed.
Denver prisoner Thomas Lee alias Ray in county jail says he joined a gang, claims he deserted before the Omaha train robbery, and names Woods Torgenson and Gordon as the robbers now held in Omaha.
Mr Sarhead speaks with Miss Snart as noon approaches and a warning to avoid delay echoes. The pair discuss timing and propriety in a refined social setting.
A Yukon Oklahoma family describes a two year old boy afflicted with a severe itchy rash that stretched to blisters and bloodied scratching. After three months a remedy with Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured him with no relapse since 1908. Reports come from J W Lauck with Potter Drug and Chem Corp listed.
A wave of prominent women join the anti tuberculosis crusade. Mrs W K Vanderbilt donated 1 000 000 for sanitary homes for consumptives. Mrs Keith Spalding funded a sanitarium for the Chicago Tuberculos is Institute. Mme Emma Calve and Miss Olga Nethersole support tuberculosis relief efforts.
An American abroad meets an Englishman named Pthorne, pronounced Thorne. The American questions the silent letters, and the Englishman replies with a witty quip about the useless P and H in words, illustrating linguistic quirks with a dry, pointed humor.
An old Newburyport man credits Grape Nuts with curing illness after weight loss and hardship from suspected consumption. He describes severe distress from solid food, then rapid recovery and weight gain after using the cereal, noting his life improvement and willingness to affidavit. A testimonial appears with a closing pitch that there is a reason behind the product.
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