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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
1
The Hartford Courant notes criticism that American aid to Asia Minor and native Christians has come from European warships. Some say the US lacks a navy presence abroad, due to abandoning the European station while focusing on the Panama project Hawaii and the Philippines.
The passage recalls Homer C Baskerville an American missionary killed while leading revolutionists in Tabriz Persia The United States government and his church board disavowed his actions noting his outsider status and urging no international incident The obituary laments a promising life cut short by a grave misjudgment
The piece argues that the press ignores quiet suffragette meetings and only reports them when they raid ministers or attack Parliament, implying a chivalrous bias and blaming men for the sensational coverage.
The War Department ends the auction sale of obsolete U S Army firearms. The piece argues that Central American rebels will be unable to buy guns, forcing them to remain quiet, implying war becomes a luxury for the rich.
A steward on a liner tends a shipboard garden growing strawberries lettuce and radishes picked to order. The produce commands high prices with strawberries selling for two dollars a small box, though widespread shipboard gardening is unlikely due to excellent refrigerator storage on most ships.
The article argues a woman labeled as having ten marriages would count as ten husbands by a twist of logic. If activists claim there were 27 presidents by counting Cleveland twice, then the ten marriages logic would similarly apply.
Reports from multiple sectors show growing business with May dividends meeting or exceeding expectations. Optimism grows for railroads and industrials as weather improves and earnings prospects brighten.
In Jefferson City Judge Grace as commissioner resumes the quo warranto inquiry against the International Harvester Company of America. Agent W P Yancey testifies that a six foot Deering binder cost 107.50 to dealers in 1908 and 100 in 1902 03 with occasional 5 to 10 discounts. he notes no current cuts solely for competition. He estimates IH sold about 80 percent of Missouri binders.
Five progressive Republican senators Borah Bristow Cummins LaFollette and Clapp met in Washington to assess Tafts plan on income tax and a corporation net earnings tax. They concluded the plan is not inconsistent with their demand for an income tax amendment and can be adopted in harmony, while still opposing the president publicly.
Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder urges a ban on cigarette smoking by enlisted men and recommends no cigarette sales at ship stores under his command in the Atlantic battleship fleet. Secretary Meyer is expected to act on the recommendation.
In Central City Kentucky a five year old boy, son of Mrs Samuel Scott, threatened to drown himself in a well after being whipped by his mother. Authorities report the child attempted to carry out the threat by edging toward the well on the premises.
Dayton Ohio honors Orville and Wilbur Wright with parades banners and speeches as business shuts for the occasion. Citizens recall their early experiments and the Huffman Prairie flights while banners link Dayton to Lemans France and Washington in tribute.
After a White House conference President Taft proposed a two per cent tax on net corporate earnings if income tax amendments were withdrawn. Senator Aldrich conveyed the idea to Cummins and Borah, who led progressives. they rejected the plan. He also argued with anti income tax leaders, but found no support from them.
Despatches from Perm report an investigation into the sect of the Crimson God accused of human sacrifices and other horrors. The Ural region centers such fanatical cults with refugees from religious persecution living in dense forests, fueling extremism in the area.
The historic sloop Gjoa that sailed the northwest passage under Captain Roald Amundsen has been gifted to San Francisco and formally turned over to Golden Gate Park commissioners for permanent display.
Kansas and neighboring states, led by Karl Schweizer and Charles Harris, plan to mobilize 20 000 to 30 000 farm laborers to meet wheat harvest needs. Kansas will request 25 000 to 30 000 workers within weeks as rail rates stay low and free employment offices coordinate hires.
Washington D C Just before adjournment the senate adopted 44 to 32 a finance committee amendment setting a 4 a ton duty on print paper replacing the house 2 rate. Other wood pulp and print paper amendments were not acted upon. Gore urged free print paper as an educational measure and the La Follette time limit amendment failed 31 to 44.
Special San Francisco dispatches to Japanese papers say Hawaii sugar plantation laborer strikes have inflamed both mainland and island Japanese. Reports warn relations are strained and incidents may escalate as anger grows over treatment of Japanese workers.
In Rome Queen Melena of Italy leads a revolt against French milliners attempts to impose oversized hats. The queen and most of her court favor a light mantilla for public wear and eschew hats of any description.
Members of the executive committee of the Southwestern Shippers' Traffic association met in Wichita with their attorneys. They prepared measures to present to the Interstate Commerce Commission for a general revision of rates in and out of the southwest via the Gulf of Mexico. The association spans Kansas Oklahoma Texas and Colorado.
Dayton celebrates as Orville and Wilbur Wright are awarded medals by Congress, Ohio Legislature, and their hometown. About 120000 residents join the public jubilation in Dayton commemorating the aviators achievement.
In a clash with three train robbers who ambushed St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern freight train No. 168 near Bragg Oklahoma deputy constable Johnson Kirk was killed.
J Hammonds of 617 S Hill St Fort Scott Kansas says kidney stones caused severe pain and after using Dean's Kidney Pills the stone dissolved to a pea size and all symptoms disappeared. He reports gaining 50 pounds and renewed health. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Sherlock Holmes notes the route shows Plodding Pete has passed nearby, expressing sympathy for the old friend found by Tired Tom. The fragment implies pursuit or discovery, with Holmes interpreting a patch as Pete’s path.
A Mohawk and Malone train incident in the woods features an Italian passenger who groans and rubs his stomach saying he ate a chick with the big eyes after an owl incident. The joke unfolds as the train waits on a siding with other cars passing.
In a final moment Robertson pressures Artemus Ward to take medicine, pleading for his sake. Ward looks at his friend, says he would do anything, and refuses. Ward dies a few hours later.
A southern public school superintendent touts Postum over coffee after his mother, once a lifelong coffee drinker, improves dramatically with Postum. He notes diminished heart trouble and stomach issues, plus better overall health in the family. The letter promotes the product with a plug for The Road to Wellville and the line There’s a Reason.
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