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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
5
The item mix cites Misreads on Virgil and Tom Lipton, notes about dry docks and Cuba, mentions the Italian novelist Rapaggetto, the Abruzzi expedition, and Stanley, while New Jersey reportedly loses 1,500 corporations and nearly misses others.
A Milwaukee wife sues for 750000 claiming her husband was taken from her. The piece quips about a man praised for removing a skunk from a church and notes various local absurdities. It jokes that rural rumors and careless scribes entangle Augustus Heinze while denying nickel and five cent piece price changes.
Fragments note King of Portugal pursued painting while struggling to earn a living. A college professor predicts women will rule the world in fifty years, and a New Jersey dog is described as wagging its tail up and down in a city flat.
The Atlanta Journal reports a Boston man was fined $400 for kissing a Boston old maid against her wishes. The article’s reliability is questioned as the text contains garbled phrases and unclear attributions.
The draft text appears garbled but centers on a claim that President Castro delays his work to define a specific motion or action. A New York lecture is referenced about becoming a charm Jung conversationalist, with an ironic note on money and learning conversation.
Among the weddings celebrated recently a man of 101 and a woman aged 100 are mentioned as part of a romantic affair. The dispatches hint at a lighthearted mood while suggesting health quirks may be involved.
The report notes a young man named Waldorf Waldorfson is pursuing an army career. He has completed thorough training in cricket and other preparatory activities, signaling a strong start to his military path.
Readers witnessed a royal procession described as a picturesque spectacle. The scene contrasted with the popular three ring circus, captivating the city as the monarch traveled in his state car.
A readable line hints at a motive tied to finances and a moved party. The fragment mentions a driver and a company, with unclear context about motives or actions.
A fragment notes a New York statement and the 1 960 books read related to Abraham Lincoln, illustrating an incident that underscores ongoing interest in Lincoln's era bibliography.
The Missouri railroad commission reduced oil shipping rates between Kansas City and St Louis to 9 cents in both directions, higher past rates were 17 and 20 cents. Independent refiners protested perceived discrimination favoring Kansas City refineries. Commissioner Knott urged 14 cents, while Commissioner Rice backed 9 cents to take effect April 1.
Paris reports disapproval of the government's course toward the Catholic church ends with the resignation of Premier Rouquier and his ministry. The vote 267 to 234 followed clashes over church property inventories and a fatal riot at Boeschepe, prompting presidential consultation on a new cabinet.
A Lincoln Nebraska report outlines a unique farm to be established on an island in the Missouri River near Crofton. Eastern and local capitalists plan about 4000 acres, to be cleared for buildings and a moose farm. Several head of moose will be brought from northern woods near Maine.
Washington reports that the House naval affairs committee has favored reporting the Cousins bill authorizing up to thirty dental surgeons in the navy and the Roberts bill to reorganize the hospital corps advancing chief pharmacists, pharmacists mates, first and second class, and hospital apprentices.
Sheriff Powers of Mobile Alabama received a telegram reporting a race war in progress at Quilmer, a lumber town. The message claimed several whites and blacks had been killed and a special train was made up to carry deputies to the scene.
New York three officers of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company face grand jury indictments. Frederick A. Burnham president, George D Eldridge first vice president, and George Burnham Jr second vice president are named. DA Jerome had been reviewing Mutual Reserve transactions after the state insurance inquiry. Fire officers who testified described these dealings.
Chicago banquet hears Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte push strong naval buildup as essential for modern warfare readiness. He warned that peace must fund a ready force, noting cables and wireless telegraphy shrink preparation time and that expenses will rise with a growing navy. He urged preparedness now rather than later.
In San Francisco the coroner's inquest into Harry Tennebaum's death from a glove fight with Frankie Neil found death caused by blows in the February 23 1906 contest at Mechanics Pavilion. The jurors fault promoters for not having contestants examined by a registered physician and hold the parties in charge responsible for the death.
Government rests its case in the packers immunity hearing as prosecutors expect no new evidence from the defense. Attorneys for the packers indicate they may rebut but the government believes no further evidence will be introduced. Arguments are slated to begin when the court convenes Monday.
The House committee on naval affairs favors reporting bills to give full pay to retired Navy officers on active duty and to count all service in the army navy or marine corps toward the thirty years needed for retirement for petty officers and enlisted Navy personnel.
ST PETERSBURG Officials prohibit actors from portraying royal figures or ministers on stage and impose censorship on films and statues. Several works at the annual art exhibition dealing with political subjects are excluded.
In CITY IA, Mayor We e Searswag runs unopposed in the Democratic primaries and declares himself a champion of licensed gambling. Republican candidate P A Bawyer has launched opposition, focusing on the gambling issue.
The Senate rejected the New Mexico and Arizona admission provisions from the Hamilton statehood bill in a 37 to 85 vote. Senator Burrows had proposed the change earlier, and Senator Scott initially voted no before accepting the amendment. Senator Overman and a paired vote with Senator Clark helped secure the final tally.
In Tucson crowds cheered the defeat of joint statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. A parade led by Mayor Manning featured rifle volleys and red lights as residents shouted they would not be governed by New Mexico. Arizona’s population is about 150,000 with most whites. New Mexico about 285,000 with significant Mexican and Indian groups.
Denver report says John D. Rockefeller pledged a large sum, about a million dollars, to the Juvenile Improvement Association founded by Judge B B Lindsey. The plan envisions a national organization with local chapters in major cities, with Rockefeller’s support contingent on formation. Lindsey, visiting New York, was told Rockefeller was keenly interested and would provide substantial aid.
Idaho Grand Jury returns true bills against Harry Orchard for the Steunenberg murder and against Charles H. Moyer W D Haywood and G A Pettibone for the same offense. no bill for Steve Adams and Vincent St John. Warrant service by Sheriff Nicholas led to Caldwell for arraignment on a special train.
London dispatch reports Yuan Shi Kai’simperial forces secured eighteen mountain guns sent from Tientsin to Shuntefu, 150 miles south of Pekin in Chi Li province, as part of a protective move for missionaries.
The article extols Dr. Pierce of Buffalo for publishing full ingredient lists of his medicines to counter critics. It claims formulas show no alcohol or narcotics, using vegetable roots and triple-refined glycerine as a base. It cites medical authorities praising Golden Medical Discovery for bronchial, throat, and lung ailments and chronic catarrh.
A widow voices exasperation with lawyers in the estate contest following John’s death. A visitor asks if the lawyers bother her, and she replies that she is almost driven to despair by the property disputes.
Garfield Tea Co. of Brooklyn advertises a mild laxative made wholly of herbs. The product claims to relieve constipation headaches and various organ complaints. Readers are urged to send their pharmacist’s name for ordering.
In Gournocéral France a dismissed schoolmaster barricaded himself inside his school to appeal to the department prefect. Children stood in the street as the teacher Bebbe instructed them through the window, creating an unusual scene of education amid the stand‑off.
An English firm receives a letter from the Gold Coast praising a magazine mention and requesting a catalogue. The correspondent writes in stilted English, asking for catalogs and promising affection and faith.
A traveller describes a Caucasian Mohammedan ceremony named Chucksee Wucksee in which participants wound themselves with kinjals. Each man raises the blade to strike the crown of the head, causing frequent gushing blood and turning several into staggering blood soaked figures.
A New Jersey editor credits a long indulgence in improper food for causing nervous dyspepsia and quitting work for three years. He began a regimen of Grape-Nuts with outdoor exercise, noting digestion improved, strength rebuilt, and ability to resume demanding writing with greater vigor and endurance. The message endorses Postum and links well being to a Grape-Nuts diet.
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