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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
3
A jumble of peculiar notes ranges from a Siberian tale of deadly toadstool eating to a Kentucky postmaster appointment. The piece cites Zola’s name origin, a Portland woman approaching 120, and a critical take on Art for art’s sake. It also hints at regulatory moves by the interstate commerce commission and a French scientist’s claim about insect minds.
The report notes Nebraska buzzing over a “girl witch” casting charms on youths. It cites Count Boni de Castellane planning an appeal amid limited options and mentions a California paper describing wheeze wagons and cough carts shown elsewhere for climate reasons.
Sir Alfred Mosely comments after a short stay, describing American people as extravagant. He adds he is not sharing new observations.
A man from Ohid is sentenced to six years in prison after keeping thirteen wives. He reportedly should have stopped at a dozen, implying moral or legal censure for polygamy.
An authority links poor vision to wearing fight collars that allegedly disrupt blood flow to the head. The claim anchors debates on equipment impact, citing health concerns and potential effects on eyesight.
The Cleveland Leader notes Ghicags asserts a self operating kicking device. The piece hints the invention grabbed a New Yorker during a journey away from time.
Baron Kaneko argues Bushido, Japan’s moral code, demands no finger be raised against a benefactor. He asserts that if Bushido is on their side, safety is assured.
A private Japanese company plans establishing a Japanese colony in Alberta Northwest Territory. It would be the first Asiatic settlement in western Canada and aims to attract settlers and invest in land development.
A mariner on the line warns that wrong steer from a talker over the telephone comes from a heart mistake, not a rational error. The remark highlights how intuition and emotion influence judgments in maritime communication.
A visiting woman educator from St. Louis remarks that Americans are somewhat quick to conclusions yet their pace serves their aims. Her comments highlight a perceived tension between thorough analysis and efficient decision making.
Enrico C. Creel, new Mexican ambassador to Washington, is described as the second richest man in Chihuahua, with the richest being his father in law General Luis Terrazas. He began life as a poor man.
The village inn at Addington England has been leased by a single family since the reign of Henry VII. The Jolly Miller's inn at Newham Cambridgeshire has been run by the Musk family for 400 years.
H. H. Rosseau, recently appointed head of the bureau of yards and docks, is described as the youngest to hold the post. At 36, he ranks as a rear admiral, with a phenomenal rise in the engineering field noted.
The actress Sarat Bernhardt expressed determination to receive the Legion of Honor, declaring she would accept it as an actress or not at all. She told M Briande, the French minister of public instruction, that she had again been refused the decoration.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified in the Thaw-White case in New York, detailing past affairs and responses under cross examination by District Attorney Jerome. She admitted to continuing relations with Stanford White after their initial encounter as the trial progressed.
In the Madison Square Garden murder trial of Harry K. Thaw, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw sits under cross examination as District Attorney Jerome probes her past and finances. The judge adjourns as prosecutors plan to continue two more days of questioning.
Former New York official John Paninene, ex attorney general of the state, died Thursday in Buffalo New York. The report notes his long career in public service and his prominence in state politics.
Washington Senator Elkins of West Virginia filed a minority report on the railroad rate law. The document presents a historical view of railroad economic development with tables showing long term rate declines, including a 16.14 percent net drop in overall rates from 1870 to 1904 and an 68.71 percent fall in rate per mile per ton from 1879 to 1904, along with savings to shippers and a nearly two billion dollar cost reduction by 1904.
John D. Ryah of the Amalgamated Copper Company allegedly informed Butte miners union officers that a wage raise vote from $3.75 to $4 would be decided Monday night, allowing a Tuesday shift no report. If the union approves and the plant closes, about 20,000 Montana workers could be affected.
Mae Burns admits shooting Dennis Dunford in her home on Saturday to save Harry Johnson, Dunford dying later in hospital. An eye-witness Sunday claims Johnson fired the fatal shot, while Burns maintains self defense and awaits arrest of Johnson.
King Haakon cautioned during a dinner in Trondhjem that reaching an international accord on armament reduction would be extremely difficult. He urged the Hague conference pursue a ban on airships and submarine vessels in war.
Washington reports the current cost to run the United States government is about double what it was a decade ago. The per capita figure has grown from 9. at the start of the period to 12.50, with the Fifty-Ninth Congress expected to spend more in one session than both of the Fifty-Fourth combined.
Washington lawmakers paid tribute in a Sunday session to the late Senator Russell A. Alger of Michigan and the late Representative Zeny Cullom Adams of Wisconsin and to William S. Flack and J. H. Ketcham of New York. The house convened to honor the statesmen.
In Rome Prof De Martens a Russian imperial councillor of state has begun work ahead of The Hague session. Italy shows willingness to cooperate in any move toward peace and simultaneous armament reduction to lessen war dangers.
Lawton Oklahoma A W Maxwell receiver of the United States land office reports the first pasture bidder checks deposited Saturday totaling 9000 dollars. The checks will be collected from the issuing banks before final receipts are issued to the entry men.
Victor B Dolliver aged 46, brother of Iowa Senator Dolliver, was found dead in bed Sunday afternoon at his Fort Dodge Iowa home. Local authorities reported no foul play and a preliminary cause of death was not announced.
Washington reports the U S Senate kept Reed Smoot in his seat by a 42 to 28 vote amid a crowded gallery and notable petitions against him. The 51 37 final tally included 18 paired senators. Wetmore absent. Also noted were a failed quorum on Heyburns Northern Pacific probe and reduced deficiency bill impact under Chairman Tawney.
President Roosevelt transmitted a special message urging legislation directing the court of claims to resolve the government Sac and Fox land and money controversy. He vetoed a bill affecting a settlement reached at the last congress.
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