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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
1
Cincinnati dispatch reports Gov. Harmon ordered return of captured Fourth Ohio flags to Alabama Confederate veterans. G A R leaders may seek action to stop the move amid mixed veteran opinions. Memorial Day nears as former foes reflect on reconciliation after eleven years since the Civil War.
French and British capital backs a 50 million dollar scheme to develop Mexico's iron and steel industry amid abundant raw materials. Mexico's rapid population and business growth will boost demand, and South American trade via settlement is expanding. The article urges US merchants to seize this rising trade and build up a western hemisphere merchant fleet.
The Zeppelin airship destined for Munich was blown off course and crashed at Dingolfing. No one harmed as Europe enjoys peacetime, though experts note wartime risks if a port were in enemy territory. The aeronauts heed the dangers but focus on the unlikely war scenario versus a hard landing.
The Springfield Republican notes a need for voter instruction after many ballots were spoiled in the recent primary. A Fourth ward voter openly crossed candidates and wrote I vote for Allaman for mayor Vogt for councilman R. Fred White for school board and dated the ballot.
A priest who stirred calls for a holy war in Morocco has been captured and imprisoned. The action appears to reduce attempts by pretenders to seize the throne, offering a temporary halt to ensuing conflicts and a more tranquil period ahead.
Gypsy Smith tells New Yorkers that Christ would not attend Fifth Avenue churches but would seek the unfortunates in the tenderloin and red light districts to ease their burdens. IfNY tales are true, Fifth Avenue temples need scourging of sinners.
Great Britain tests show new 13 inch wire wound artillery cracking under discharge strain. Cracks develop in tubes and guns become dangerous as crews push to fire heavy missiles over long ranges or through armored targets.
An electrical storm and gale struck Chicago at 6 15 PM on Thursday, causing five deaths and cutting communications for nearly two hours. In Peoria a separate wind and lightning event earlier damaged the Burlington freight house, the Union depot, several box cars, and injuring J C Coran, with damage along the Illinois River.
A Thursday dawn storm north of Cherokee Iowa damages over twenty structures including houses and barns. Winds and hail caused thousands of dollars in losses with no reported casualties.
A severe train storm swept through Hot Springs Arkansas on Thursday night with continuous lightning and heavy rain and is believed to have ruined much of the region’s new budding fruit crops.
Reports received Thursday night describe extensive damage from hail wind and rain in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. Many windows were broken at Lamar and Rolla Missouri with hailstones of enormous size reported.
A storm that crossed Arkansas and northern Mississippi reportedly swept away Horn Lake in Desoto County Mississippi. Horn Lake lies about 30 miles south of Memphis.
A Thursday afternoon tornado in Knoxville Tennessee injured fourteen people, two seriously. Numerous homes were destroyed and extensive property damage occurred across the area.
Agreement reached between American conductors and the National Lines of Mexico. Inspectors will stay on the trains with duties adjusted to new arrangements.
A man named Verdier arrested in Monte Carlo Wednesday declared himself an anarchist and said he came to Monte Carlo to kill President Fallieres of France, who is presently there.
In Constantinople the deposition of Abdul Hamid II is followed by accession of Mehmed Reshad Ef fendi as Mehmed V and later reputation Mehmed VI as 35th Ottoman sultan. Parliament confirms deathless acts, announces new sultan with 101 gun salute.
State Bank Commissioner J N Dolley announced he will refuse to grant charters for new banks and to allow new banks to operate where there is no room in a community for another bank or when organizers are unreliable or the bank is started for speculation. The action follows an Attorney General opinion and marks a change from prior lax restrictions.
In Washington the secre league season opened with Senate inquiry into beet sugar growth. A resolution adopted April 8 requests data. the report traces beet sugar production from 42 000 tons in 1896 to 425 000 tons in 1908 and includes foreign price data and related industry information.
J. C. Gafford is named by Gov. Stubbs to a four year term as state accountant. He will oversee state department accounts and audit school land sale proceeds, ensuring county officials remit payments to the state.
Bishop William A. Quayle calls a district superintendents conference in Wichita for May 12 and 13 to discuss material changes in church management. About 40 superintendents are expected to attend. The meeting aims to review proposed reforms outlined by the bishop.
A devastating late afternoon tornado leveled Golden, Missouri, 17 miles east of Cassville, killing eleven and injuring many more. The town of about 500 was destroyed except for one stone building and residents faced hunger and exposure while relief efforts began at dawn. A search party found a five person family crushed by their collapsed home.
Topeka attorney general Fred S. Jackson states that under current laws no club can furnish liquor to members, sell liquor to members, or use club rooms for drinking liquor owned by individuals. He warns clubs using liquor or charging for access breach state prohibitions.
The Japanese training squadron with cruisers Aso and Soya arrived in San Francisco for a week long harbor stay before heading to northern Pacific ports. The fortress guns fired an international salute aboard the flagship West Virginia to welcome them, while Admiral Jjichi's squadron fired 21 guns in response to the American flag salute as it passed the Golden Gate.
In Kansas City Missouri buyers paid record prices for wheat on Friday. A car of No 2 red wheat brought 1 52 a bushel and another 1 50 while May delivery sold at 1 28 the highest for that contract.
President Taft visits Alexandria for the 120th anniversary of George Washingtons first inauguration. A ceremony recalls Washingtons legacy and marks the cornerstone laying for a park memorial.
San Francisco, California reports absolute labor peace on May Day with no strikes expected. City’s strong unions are cited as maintaining order and productivity during the holiday.
Prompt at midnight Friday the Saskatchewan government took over the Bell system recently purchased in the province, leaving Bell out of the vast territory from the Great Lakes to the Pacific. Manitoba and Alberta already controlled their borders.
The Hague reports happiness in Holland as Wilhelmina’s succession fears ease with a baby girl born in the palace. The Dutch fear for a native heir fades as the tiny princess brings national reassurance about the throne.
A five story tenement at 37 Spring Street in New York burned early Friday. Eight people died, including five children, and fourteen others were injured as the fire, believed incendiary, consumed the building housing twenty families.
A physician promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle liquid laxative for women and all ages. The remedy is said to ease constipation and digestive complaints with a pleasant taste, priced 60 cents or 1 dollar per bottle. Free test bottles offered by mail from Dr. W B Caldwell at Monticello Illinois.
The fifth annual meeting of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis will be at the New Willard Hotel in Washington May 13 to 15. The group numbers about 2000 members with strong international links. Honorary vice presidents include ex President Roosevelt and Dr William Osler.
Q&A item notes Mrs Highfly asking about household staff. Mrs Flutter confirms one servant arrives while another departs.
A prominent Georgia doctor shares a personal diet trial praising Grape-Nuts for rebuilding nerve and brain tissue and restoring strength after illness. He reports rapid improvements in digestion, weight, and energy, urging others to try a 10 day trial and note the gains.
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