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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
3
The piece argues that Britain may ban straphanging as Parliament considers an American electric rail system reform. It contrasts English crowding norms with the American rush era, praising seat guarantees and aisle clearance while urging London to embrace faster transit and the get there mindset.
A discussion of early railroads using surprise tests to check signal compliance shows how a signal left at clear with lights out led to many trains passing without inquiry. In 1906 1600 tests on a major midwest system yielded zero failures, while Pennsylvania saw similar results and Lake Shore noted 24 of 25 trains passed unattended. New York Central faced threats of a strike when adopting the method.
The frigate Constitution prepares for a likely final cruise before layup. She will travel to Hampton Roads as a featured exhibit at the Jamestown exposition, though she will be towed by a tug rather than under sail. Her storied fame remains, even as she cannot match the modern steel ships.
Dr. Richard Harlan of Chicago leads a nationwide campaign to elevate George Washington University into a great national institution of learning. The former president of Lake Forest University will head the movement and plans to base himself in Washington, joining Justice Harlan and James Harlan in the capital.
The passage notes that spending in America on cultivated flowers reaches about 100 million dollars annually, equal to one fifth of last year’s coal value, and to a quarter of the national banks’ surplus. It claims this amount nearly doubles the banks’ net earnings and nearly covers all New England states’ bonded debt.
In a letter to Honore Jaxon of Chicago, President Roosevelt rebukes critics of his remark that Moyer and Haywood are undesirable citizens. He says crime or influence on juries is improper, denies judging guilt in Steunenberg’s murder, and insists on equal justice for all, regardless of wealth or labor power.
In Tulsa federal court Friday ex Creek Chief Legus Perriman guardian of Cleveland Grayson sues Gulf Pipe Line Prairie Oil and Gas Creek Oil Charles E Douglass and Wright Thornburg for 125000 as damages for oil sold from Graysons lease on 80 acres. Grayson also claims the title to the lease amid cross claims on who may hold allotment titles by a Creek Indian wife. The land yields 100000 yearly and is half developed. two eastern district judges disagree on who may own the allotment title.
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania appeared at the White House for a social visit. This marked his first White House appearance since allegations about an alleged conspiracy against President Roosevelt were reported, which he later denied. He offered no comment beyond the visit being purely social.
Washington rumor tightens around William Loeb Jr. secretary to the president. He is said to become head of the Washington railway and electric company next January. No confirmation due to Loeb’s departure with the president for the Jamestown Exposition. Local capitalists reportedly control a controlling stake in the firm.
El Paso reports that Richardson Mason and Harle, condemned in Juarez for murder to obtain insurance, were given another chance after a federal court denied a writ of habeas corpus and granted an appeal to the supreme court of Mexico.
The Daily Record reports General Kuroki of Japan will visit Mexico City after his Jamestown exposition visit. The expedition plans place him in Seattle on May 1 before proceeding to Jamestown.
An official Oklahoma bulletin issued by Secretary A. McNabb of the Board of Agriculture shows wheat crops at 60.8 percent loss and oats at 30 percent loss. The poor performance is blamed largely on green bugs affecting the territory.
Panama government rejects a circulating rumor that the United States offered to purchase two strips of territory five miles wide on both sides of the canal. The government states the rumor is false and no offer has been made.
Missoula Montana reports a severe blizzard Tuesday night with rapid snowfall. On the Flathead Indian Reservation snow depth reaches six inches and continues to mount.
Reports from St. Louis, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and Chicago describe improved labor conditions for May Day. Agreements cover 120,000 St. Louis union workers and most local wage scales. Officials expect a tranquil building year with few labor disputes and steady cooperation between labor and management.
Meyer approves a July 1 1925 pay raise for rural free delivery carriers varying 9 to 25 percent by miles traveled. The adjustment, aided by a Congress increase of over $6 million, lifts total rural service spending toward $35 million next year. Known rates range from $900 to $396 annually based on route length.
The steamship Siberia arrived Sunday from the Orient carrying a distinguished party of Chinese officers who will represent the imperial army and navy of China at the Jamestown exposition in Virginia.
Secretary of War William H. Taft spoke Sunday at Dayton Ohio during the laying of the cornerstone for the new building of the Young Men's Christian Association. The event drew local leaders and YMCA members amid postwar civic development.
Excise Commissioner Thomas E. Mulvihill announced plans to close 200 saloons near public parks in St. Louis Sunday night. He will enforce the 600 foot park distance law, stating the number of offending saloons is 200.
Herman Binger, once a congressman from Oregon and former General Land Office commissioner, was acquitted of destroying public records by a jury verdict delivered around 12:40 p.m. Saturday after a 12 week trial and 21 hours of deliberation.
A strike on Utah Light and Railway streetcar lines was declared Sunday in Salt Lake City. About 450 men walked out, shutting portions of the streetcar service.
President Roosevelt and foreign and state representatives attended the opening ceremonies of the Jamestown ter-centennial exposition in Jamestown. A 300 gun sunrise salute marked the start, followed by a fleet review in Hampton Roads and dedication ceremonies where Roosevelt spoke and pressed the gold button to formally open the event. An informal luncheon for the president and guests concluded Friday’s activities.
Secretary Wilson created by executive order a three member Food and Drug inspection board to administer the national pure food law. The panel includes Dr. Harvey W. Wiley as chairman, Dr. Frederick L. Dunlap, and George R. McCabe, with Wilson signing all administrative acts. The board will handle hearings and advise on enforcement while Roosevelt supports the plan.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled on party rate tickets on Tuesday. It held that such tickets used by amusement companies should be opened to the general public, not limited to members of those companies, making the transportation of party tickets akin to ordinary public travel.
Deputy Marshall James Burke was killed while aiding arrests of several Black men. In a mass meeting, townspeople ordered all Negroes without property to depart immediately and those owning property to sell within 15 days before leaving the town.
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