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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
8
Robbers rammed the Bank of Bald Knob with dynamite for over an hour but could not breach the inner vault. Gunfire scared residents as the band rode through town and damaged buildings before a pursuing posse from Augusta joined local forces. One robber was wounded in the retreat.
Missouri railroad executives said they will sue to strike down two cent passenger fare laws in Illinois and Iowa and back suits in Kansas Nebraska Minnesota and Arkansas. They aim to defend a three cent per mile rate in Missouri after a Chicago conference. The Arkansas rate remains under a temporary injunction.
In Washington DC a Friday address titled Dyspepsia and its relation to inebriety urged a vegetable diet for six months to reduce cravings for alcohol and tobacco. Dr. Gross warned excessive eating fuels drunkenness and advised eliminating meat to avoid becoming a drinker.
Newton Kansas John C Nicholson agent for Kansas confirms War Department auditor L F Harger has issued certificate No 7741 for 425065 43 the amount recently allowed against the government and it will be forwarded to Gav Stubbs in a few days
Representative Sis son of Mississippi introduced a bill to levy a $2 tax on every deadly weapon manufactured and sold within the United States including pistols dirk knives and brass knuckles as a new revenue source.
The South Kansas conference of the Methodist church voted 47 to 41 against permitting a restoration of football at Baker University in Baldwin Kansas.
An eight year old boy, William Whitla of Sharon Pennsylvania, was kidnapped from a public school by an Italian suspect claiming to be acting for his father James P. Whitla. Authorities in three states are hunting for the child and the kidnapper with a ransom motive alleged.
Funeral services for Edmund Needham Morrill former Kansas governor were held at Armory hall. Rev H O Judd conducted the service and Rev A P Connolly of Leavenworth delivered the eulogy. Knights Templar and G A R members formed an escort. schools closed and stores shut as city observes the funeral.
Gov Stubbshag named Robert Eadie Syracuse J Starr Scott City and Frank M Lockard Goodland as land commissioners to select 7682 acres of school lands for the state agricultural college. The land was granted when founded but Union Pacific took 7682 acres along rail rights. John C Nicholson secured congressional allowance last month. selection to cover western government lands.
State Bank Commissioner J N Dolley of Topeka sent letters to President Taft and the Comptroller of the Currency asking for opinions on the new Kansas bank guaranty law set to take effect June 30. National banks weigh reorganization as state banks if guaranty is denied. A copy of the law was enclosed with the letters.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that current freight rate adjustments from Missouri river points to Denver and Utah common points are discriminatory against Denver, favoring Kansas City and other Missouri river crossings. It also said Chicago and St. Louis to Denver class rates are excessive and should be reduced.
Topeka Kansas comptroller Lawrence O Murray says National banks in Kansas cannot participate in the state guaranty fund created by a Kansas law. The information came in a letter received by W W Rowan Topeka secretary of the Kansas Bankers association.
The attorney general begins final documents for an ouster suit filed in December against the St. Louis & San Francisco railroad. The state seeks to force the railway to cease Kansas operations or pay $100,000 in charter fees. The line is Missouri-incorporated and never chartered in Kansas.
Vienna reports indicate Austria may deliver an ultimatum to Belgrade within days demanding a prompt response. Officials warn that an unsatisfactory reply could trigger war, possibly by week’s end.
The water ways commission plans a tour of inspection after Congress adjourns, aiming to assess improvements for four large waterways including the Missouri River in a summer visit to Washington.
A critique of house owners who meddle with painting projects, insisting on cheap work or rushing the painter. It notes wasted money from poor results and promotes National Lead Co. as offering a painting guidance kit and white lead products to save money and improve durability.
A messenger named Samson is instructed to carry a box to the depot. The brief exchange establishes his identity and task with direct, period-ending lines.
The maid and Mr. Hunter clash over a planned house and shared future. He laments unfulfilled hopes of a pantry and closet for new cooking utensils as she weakly suggests delaying the decision to think it over for a day or two.
A Washington woman shares her experience blaming coffee for rheumatic pains and nervous insomnia. She switched to Postum after six months and reports full health recovery, sleep restoration, and elimination of rheumatism, urging others to try the product and read The Road to Wellville.
Frank P. Lewis of Peoria purchased what is described as the largest lot of fancy grade tobacco ever held by a U S factory for Lewis' Single Binder cigars. The 24 carloads come from a top quality crop, with extra payment for selection. The supply will last over two years for Pewie's Single Binder smokers.
Mrs Hoyle says her husband believes corsets shorten life. Mrs Doyle asks for proof and Mrs Hoyle replies he knew a man who lived to 100 without wearing one.
An advertisement touts a product that relieves tired eyes and cures eye inflammation and soreness. It mentions Howard Bros Buffalo New York druggists and asserts fast action. The text also references Piles treatment with PAZO OINTMENT and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething with pricing details.
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