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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1907

Page

5

Man as a Chemical Lump of Spiritual Gases

A fragment reflecting on human essence, describing a man as a chemical lump of spiritual gases. No concrete events, names, or places are present in the snippet.

New York Art Dealer Loses 3700 in Suspected Scam

A New York art dealer reported losing 3700 dollars to another dealer in a suspected fraud. Authorities have begun inquiries, and victims urge vigilance in gallery transactions.

Japanese war clouds gray the horizon with a peach tint

A cautious brief notes the growing tension in the Pacific as aggressive moves by Japan deepen. The report describes a shift in mood from quiet threats to clearer signs of potential conflict, signaling rising unease for observers.

Baltimore Hatmakers Remain Unshaken by Bareheaded Trend

The hatmakers of Baltimore show resilience as a new fad of going bareheaded gains attention. Despite growing interest in hats, local retailers report steady sales and no immediate downturn in demand.

Baltimore

Indianapolis college girls brand secret society initiate with acid

A report from Indianapolis notes a secret society initiation among college girls using nitric acid. The incident underscores concerns over hazing and safety. Authorities urge reporting of such acts and emphasize school policies against harmful rituals.

Indianapolis

Chicago Alderman backs purple clothing for men

An alderman in Chicago endorses men wearing purple attire as a bold civic statement, arguing fashion progress is achievable despite critics who claim advancement is impossible.

Carnegie Grants $4000 to Illinois College

Carnegie has given an Illinois college four thousand dollars but few may notice amid busy days. The gift aims to support the college’s programs while drawing limited public attention.

Carnegie Illinois College

Nebogatoff Convicted of Cowardice Faces Ten-Year Term

Russian admiral Nebogatoff was found guilty of cowardice and sentenced to ten years in a military prison. The verdict casts a harsh light on his leadership during the conflict.

Nebogatoff

Chilean nitrate beds deemed inexhaustible by government

The government rejects fears of nitrate exhaustion in Chili, stating reserves would last for centuries even at twice the current export rate.

Chili

Spain hosts Primera Exposicion Internacional de Automobilismo

Spanish organizers invite participation in the Primera Exposicion Internacional de Automobilismo de Cisismo y de Deportes en Espana, a major international auto show showcasing sports and automotive interests.

de Deportes Espana

Lease statement on women workers and abandonment

Mrs. Mary E. Lease asserts that 56 percent of American women workers have been abandoned by their husbands. She does not clarify if abandonment causes women to work or if being workers leads to abandonment.

Mary E. Lease United States

Bragg Says Japan Preoccupied With Itself Yet War unlikely

General Bragg presents a critical view of the Japanese image but remains convinced there will be no war. He argues any overestimation of self by Japan stems from recent events and suggests they will correct it through their own judgment.

Hart highlights Adams and Lee contrast to stave off predictability

Prof Albert Bushnell Hart notes Charles Francis Adams said in Virginia that under similar conditions he would have done as Lee did. Hart argues if all men followed Adams or shared his thoughts the world would lose the anticipation of Adams' next move.

Albert Bushnell Hart Charles Francis Adams Virginia Lee Mr. Adams

Modest Sir William Crooks Praised for Nitrogen Work

The Indianapolis Star notes Sir William Crooks as a modest man who discovered a practical method to draw nitrogen from the atmosphere and convert it into nitric acid and fertilizers. His work doubles soil fertility, yet he avoids boasting or claiming remarkable feats.

William Crooks Indianapolis Star

Antiquated Marriage Theories Provoking Modern Debate

Prof. Thomas of Chicago University favors ancient methods of capturing wives by force over wedlock as an institution. Bernard Shaw argues women are the hunters and men the hunted in modern society, a theory that suggests a social revolution if taken seriously.

Prof. Thomas Chicago ‘University Bernard Shaw Chicago

Pig Iron and Diamonds as Barometers of Trade Conditions

Pig iron and diamonds serve as true indicators of trade. When iron prospers, demand and prices rise, lifting precious stones. Last year US pig iron output reached 25 million tons with high prices and long delivery delays. diamond imports totaled 34 million dollars, a historic peak.

United / ‘States

Thaw Murder Trial Advances with Alienist Conflicts

Six alienists testify and Jerome asserts Thaw knew the act was wrong. Dr. Austin Flint defends the defendant’s sanity while the prosecution calls rebuttal experts to argue Thaw’s awareness of the crime. Proceedings adjourned as cross examination continues.

Thaw Case Testimony Pushes Hummel Narrative

New York on March 16 District Attorney Jerome Friday secured from Abraham Hummel his complete story about the 1903 affidavit alleging Evelyn Nesbit Thaw said Stanford White drugged her. Attorney Delmas objected to much of Hummel's testimony but Justice Fitzgerald overruled. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified that she sought Hummel as a lawyer and that professional privilege was waived by her standing in court.

New York Jerome Harry Stanford White Abraham Hummel Smith Evelyn Nesbit Mr. Jerome Delmas Miss Nesbit Stanford ‘White Thaw Paris Harry K. Thaw Austin Flint Dr. Flint Flint State of Abraham Hummels Mr. Delmas Harry Thaw Jerome Friday Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Justice Fitzgerald Evelyn ‘Nesbit Hummel Thawherbelt Gould

Testimony in Thaw Case Reveals 1906 Conviction and Subpoena Indictments

Attorney Delmas admits defendant was convicted in December 1906 for conspiracy in the same courtroom where Twan is on trial. Evelyn Nesbit recounts Thaw's violence and dictation of a statement to Stanford White, while Hummel’s testimony contains contradictions about a photographer and affidavits. Medical examiners conclude Thaw knew the wrongfulness of his act when he shot Stanford White.

Delmas Twan Hummel Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Stanford White Miss Nesbit Madison Square Garden Tower Flint

Supreme Court Denies Writs for Ruef and Mayor Schmitz

The California Supreme Court denies habeas corpus petitions from Mayor Schmitz and Abe Ruef. It rules Ruef’s confinement was nominal, not actual, and dismisses further challenge as a mere technical restraint. The court upholds that bail decisions remain at the trial court’s discretion.

Supreme Court of California Ruef and Schmitz San Francisco Supreme Court Schmitz Abraham Ruef

Tragedy in Pointe-a-la-Hache Ends In Double Death

In Pointe-a-la-Hache Louisiana on a Thursday afternoon Whitney Moliere a young planter proposed to 11 year old Miss Dudez Dobson who refused his advances. He shot the girl then turned the pistol on himself and died beside her.

Louisiana New Orleans Dudez Dobson Pointe-a la Haghe Whitney Moliere

Prison Mutineer Brought Back to Leavenworth

James Seymore, one of the mutineers from the 1901 Leavenworth prison escape, has arrived from Portland Oregon in custody. McClaughry, a record clerk at the United States penitentiary, accompanied the transfer making the historic case report.

Bank Leavenworth Kan

Bryan's Comment on Government Railroads and Investments

William J. Bryan asserts the public fear over railroad securities stems not from hostile legislation but from mismanagement and inflated stock. He argues investigations reveal watered stocks and urges honest railroad capitalization to restore investor confidence and support for government oversight.

Binghamton N. Y Associated Press William J. Bryan Harriman

Stickney Warns of Impending Panic in Railroad Crisis

Washington DC. A B Stickney president of the Chicago Great Western railroad arrived to discuss the railroad situation. He warned that a tremendous panic is being laid as a foundation and predicted a crisis within two years worse than 1893 4 with railroads bankrupt and hundreds of thousands of men unemployed in 1909.

Stickney Washington, D. C A. B. Stickney Chicago Great Western Railroad

Continental Mexican Rubber Buys Cedros Hacienda Land

In Torreon Mexico the Continental Mexican Rubber company completed one of the largest land deals in the country by taking over the Cedros hacienda spanning Coahuila Zacatecas and Durango. The 1 755 000 acre property includes vast livestock and is valued around 7 million dollars with a reported purchase price near 8 million.

Mexico Torreon Continental Mexican Rubber Company Cedros Coahuila Zacatecas Durango

Brain Storm Theory Sows Suspicions in Chicago Sub Treasury

Secret service officers pursue a new theory after failing to locate 173000 dollars missing from Chicago sub treasury. The proposal suggests a sub treasury employee may suffer periods of mental alteration with blank memory during key events.

Chicago Sub-Treasury Secret Service Sub Treasury

Treasury delays repayment of 30 million deposited funds

Secretary Cortelyou said the 30 million dollars deposited in national banks late last September will not be called for at present. He stated he is watching the New York situation closely but offered no details on future plans.

Washington, D. C Secretary of the Treasury New York Cortelyou

Date set for G. A. R. Encampment in Toledo Ohio

Winans chief of staff of the National Grand Army of the Republic received word from the Saratoga N Y citizens committee fixing the date of the national G A R encampment for the week of September 9 Winans wired acceptance.

Toledo Ohio J. Corey. Winans National Grand Army of the Republic Citizen’s ‘Committee Saratoga N. Y G. A. G. Abet Pees Winans

Collapse at Tauride Palace Halts Duma Session

Widespread wreckage spreads as the Tauride Palace hall ceiling collapses during a Duma session in St. Petersburg. The lower house meets with the chamber damaged and officials assessing casualties and next steps.

Go 'Elock

Tulsa Oil Well Report Near Cleveland Oklahoma At 2800 Feet

Excitement mounts over an 800 barrel oil well near Cleveland Oklahoma reaching 2800 feet. The gusher, previously abandoned, may be reinstated and Cleveland touted as an oil center.

Tulsa Cleveland Oklahoma

Brownsville Raid by Negro Soldiers Explained

Federal inquiry into the Brownsville incident concludes August 13 raid by twenty-fifth infantry soldiers was sparked by an injury to a black sergeant and not premeditated. Dr. C. Gray, discharged soldier, says others joined to avenge perceived wrongs. Afterward barracks crews cleaned weapons ahead of inspection.

Galveston Twenty- Fifth Browns Ville Texas Galveston News Cc. Gray Brownsville

Roosevelt appoints inland waters commission chair

President Roosevelt named Saturday Theodore Burton as chairman of a new inland waters commission. The letters to members outline the commission scope and duties, aiming to develop a comprehensive system of natural and artificial waterways to expand U.S. water transportation while considering rail freight limits.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Inland Waters Commission Theodore Burton Rivers and ‘Harbors Committee House

Trust Conference Plans New Chicago Style Meeting

New York reports the national civic federation will stage another trust conference to tackle federal and state regulation of corporations and the Sherman act. The May meeting will be held in a city to be named later after a Chicago event in 1899.

Trust New York National Civic Federation Chicago

Taft Heads to Panama Canal Zone on Columbia

Secretary Taft with Senator Kittredge and Representatives Burton and De Armond sail March 24 aboard the cruiser Columbia for the Panama Canal Zone accompanied by three civil engineers from Washington.

Taft Kittredge Burton and DeArmond Panama Canal Zone Columbia

Resolutions Denounce Oklahoma Constitutional Clause

The United Spanish War Veterans District of Colorado adopts resolutions denouncing Oklahoma's constitutional convention plan to disfranchise soldiers sailors and marines. They urge Commander in Chief Hamilton of Buffalo to convene the national council and consider moving the next encampment from Oklahoma City.

Washington United Spanish War Coimbra Oklahoma Hamilton Buffalo National Council of Administration Oklahoma City

Commission Ends Hearings in Washington Intercity Probes

The interstate commerce commission will discontinue hearings conducted outside Washington. Future investigations in other cities will use special agents to take testimony, as the commission shifts operations from in-person hearings to field testimony collection.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission The Commission

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