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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
2
The Topeka Capital ends its Semi Weekly edition and shifts to a weekly publication. In Kansas City Kansas voters elected W. W. Rose as mayor against the Supreme Court and state leadership, prompting opinions on regional status. The piece remarks on Tom Charles and the Republic county delegation amid political rift.
A state editorial association officer urges the Belleville Freeman to set a better example amid rapid growth in a class nicknamed the Ghouls of Journalism or the Polecats. The remark comes as discussions about press conduct continue.
The Kansas state convention heard two Washington congressmen deliver tariff speeches that lulled the crowd. Joe Bristow rose to press railroad rate legislation and drew lively applause from delegates.
The letter argues the M K T railroad uses the Kansas name to claim lands in Indian Territory, creating a cloud on title. It praises Governor Hoch for pursuing title clearance and settling the controversy despite political obstacles.
A Kansas scene shows criticism of the Republican state convention ticket as out of step with public spirit. The piece notes Hoch as a strong figure on the ticket but warns of law enforcement risks amid outside influences. It also quotes local newspaper men accusing railroads of pressuring coverage and seeking favors for advertising.
A formal call from A B Miller and D Y Wilson for Republic County Republicans to attend the May 29 precinct primaries. The letter urges unity, notes all candidates are worthy, and champions Roosevelt’s policies while aiming for a full party ticket victory.
Henry H. Van Natta announces his candidacy for Probate Judge of Jefferson County subject to the Republican county convention. Born December 8 1876 on a Jefferson Township farm he educated in local schools Belleville High School and State University Law School class of 1905. He was admitted to practice in the state and federal courts and his legal background is cited as an asset for voters.
Belleville resident James Shephard announces his run for Probate Judge. A former Belleville mayor with a record of wins in politics pledges to be a strong, capable officer ready to fill the office if nominated.
Unfriendly newspapers attack the administration for allowing the M K I railroad to use seats in the Indian Territory Congress and Kansas as trustee. The dispute says the grant should be operative only after Indian title is extinguished. Government says Indians still own the land and are sharing it under federal supervision. Kansas bears no cost in a Supreme Court case to clear the title. Indians stand to lose nothing. the governor and the United States government are accused of a conspiracy, a claim seen as ridiculous by thoughtful readers.
Inquire at the office for renting a barn with room for four horses. Also offered at the Palace Drug Store are the best lines of hair brushes and cloth brushes.
A brief note states a year long subscription is available with every box of wedding station erg printed at the JOURNAL office.
An official recalls a pennsylvania woman sending a telegram to a New York firm ordering dress goods Online she used ten words and attached two fabric samples to the form. Her message read Blank and Company Send express four yards sample A and six yards B.
By order of the Republican County Central Committee a convention will be held in Belleville on Friday June at 11 o clock to nominate officers including Representative Sheriff County Treasurer Clerk of the District Court Register of Deeds Probate Judge County Attorney County Superintendent County Surveyor County Coroner and County Commissioner First District Representation is based on one delegate per fifteen votes or more in each township voting precinct. Primaries are slated for Friday May 29 from to p.m. in five districts with Belleville City districts shown and names A Millior, D Y Wilson, secretary.
Thereby announce pigself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Republic County subject to the decision of the Republican County convention.
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