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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
3
A collage of quotations and observations on wealth, international affairs, politics, culture, and society. Mentions include per capita wealth at 31 73, Rockefeller loans, Mark Twain, Yvette Guilbert, Balfour, Paris, and China. Varied vignettes reflect era attitudes and humor with loose commentary.
A Pennsylvania woman attempted to dye her hair by ingesting caustic potash. The toxic potion failed to restore natural color and the woman faced consequences for the dangerous act.
A Boston man says he discovered he has no bad habits to give up during Lent and pledges not to be caught in the same frame next year. The Boston Globe notes his resolve and a humorous takeaway about self restraint.
A fragmented note notes Japanese preference moving toward beer over sake. It suggests beer may not dramatically change stature but could lead to occasional loosening of waistbands as eating patterns adapt.
A puzzled reader asks what has become of the traditional editor who used to fill a regular column. The inquiry notes changes in the editor’s habits and column presence.
The report suggests a doctor believes electricity could drive future blindness. It also notes scientists claiming insanity is fed by microbes and cites many people becoming crazy from obesity and other conditions.
Reports indicate Theodore Perry Shonts of Chicago plans to resign as chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission and return to railroad leadership at Clover Leaf. President Roosevelt may appoint John F Stevens to succeed him, combining canal duties with the chief engineer role. Shonts reportedly owns $3,000,000 in Clover Leaf property, motivating a full return to railroad work amid strained ties with Secretary of War Taft.
The hearing before District Attorney Jerome reveals a plan to murder Rev Dr Charles H Parkhurst after the municipal election. Levente agents of the Society for the Prevention of Crime allegedly offered payment to Rogers and Kelly to kill Parkhurst with a police official funding the scheme. Rogers declined to proceed and a magistrate's hearing is set in the Tombs court.
A 1905 production summary shows United States zinc output at 202 536 short tons. Kansas contributed 112 9745 tons while Missouri yielded 11 844 and Colorado 6 599. Other states including Indiana and Missouri are listed among the top producers with 24 513 from eastern and southern states.
Chicago district attorney Morrison pressed in the packers case that corporations cannot receive immunity. He argued the supreme court ruling holds a corporation is not entitled to immunity, continuing his special pleas defense.
Fifty mayors from large cities across the country have written to President Roosevelt asking him to deliver an address at the tenth annual convention of the League of American Municipalities in Chicago. The meeting is set for September 26 to 28.
A Missouri inquiry in New York was adjourned until March 23 after agreed postponement. Henry Wollman, acting for Missouri Attorney General Hadley, stated both sides agreed to the delay.
The Ohio House approved the Aikin bill by 66 to 46 to raise the Dow tax on saloons from 350 to 1000 dollars per year. Supporters cite Springfield plots and a city petition urging higher taxation to curb small dives. The measure now goes to the Senate.
Washington. Rail road legislation to dominate the senate next week as Sen Tillman demands daily action after routine business. Sen McCreary to speak Monday and Sen Foster of the interstate commerce commission to speak Tuesday or Friday. A board court review amendment may be agreed upon, with a 90 day injunction limit.
Marshal Darrough leads a 25 man posse from Vinita toward Spavinaw to trail the Wickiffs. Sheriff C A Thomas of Cassville brings two fine placid outlaws as tracking dogs. The posse will stay on the chase until the outlaws are found, with departure from Kansas delayed until tomorrow.
New York Life Insurance trustees meeting in a downtown law office agreed to reimburse the company 148000. Eighteen trustees from the finance committee during the 1896 1900 and 1904 campaigns will each contribute just under 10000 from their private funds to cover the political gifts.
The American legation in Constantinople acknowledges demand for duty free admission of all consignments for American schools in Syria and repeats its request to extend free passage to supplies for other American schools and benevolent institutions in Turkey.
Fire broke out in the Courrieres mines France. Flames attacked woodwork and rescue parties were ordered out. Entrances to the mine were closed to smother the blaze as eighteen bodies were moved during the night.
John Alexander Dowie of Zion City departed Port Antonio Jamaica headed to Mexico via Santo Domingo Cuba. He has almost recovered from an attack of paralysis.
The obituary notes John W. Norton a Civil War veteran from Green Lake Wisconsin has died after years of service and residence there. The fragment confirms his veteran status and local ties.
Pueblo report cites 39 dead with 35 passengers among the victims. A relief train arrived carrying six bodies for identification at a local undertaker as 15 people linger wounded at St Marys Hospital. Engineers Causlett and Hollis identified among the dead.
A blinding snowstorm caused a collision between two Denver and Rio Grande passenger trains near Adobe, thirty miles west of Pueblo. Fire followed the crash, with an estimated 40 to 50 dead and about 35 injured. Mail and express matter on both trains were destroyed. At Rio Grande headquarters in Denver, S F Lively, Swallows night operator, was declared wholly responsible for the accident, allegedly asleep when train No 3 passed and he reported No 5 had not passed. Swallows employs two operators. overtime claims are disputed.
Boston mass Thomas Lawson charges national banks with reckless fraud and says banks guarantee brokerage houses against loss in stock gambling deals. He cites New York firms and Butte banks with over a hundred million dollars invested and warns of exposing names if conditions arise.
St Petersburg reports the government has not accepted the 50 million loan offer from Russian brokers. Officials aim to secure a much larger sum and may delay negotiations to float an interior loan double that amount. If talks succeed at Algeciras, up to 150 million or more could be obtained from a French German Dutch and British syndicate.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a battleship named Ohio and Asiatic station duties with scattered dates and locations. Without full context it remains unclear but implies movement or assignment involving the vessel and Shanghai region.
Fragmentary quotation from the New-York Tribune evokes a mother and daughter in reverent dialogue about a beauty witnessed in West Chelsea, reflecting cultural tone of the period.
A Toledo firm is named in a trust statement praising F J Cheney for 15 years of honorable dealings and financial reliability. The document, signed by Walding Kinnan and Marvin Wholesale Druggists, includes an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with claims of internal blood action and constipation relief.
Mr. C. K. G. Billings, owner of Lou Dillon and Major Delmar, maintains America’s largest private car collection with 13 autos. He stores them in two stables, rents at $300 monthly, runs a workshop, and employs a dozen staff. Monthly expenses include $50 lighting, $225 wages for head chauffeur, $150 for other chauffeurs, $100 for new parts, $400 tires, and substantial gasoline and oil costs. The cars, valued at about $100,000, cost $25,000 to $30,000 yearly to keep in commission.
An English tourist asks about leisure in the country and a citizen replies that many sit idle yet complain while the corporations they created rob them blind. The exchange presents a sharp critique of social inequality and corporate power.
An Ohio woman recounts severe health decline from coffee caused heart trouble and indigestion. After switching to Postum Food Coffee her condition improves within weeks, brain clears, nerves steady, endurance grows, and daily life in housework becomes enjoyable. The ad attributes changes to Postum and promotes a booklet from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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