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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
5
Orison Swett Marden rebukes Dr. Osler's view that men over 40 lose usefulness and cites Gov. Allen of Ohio praising vitality over age. The piece argues energy and adaptability matter more than years, noting middle aged men can remain productive and resist discouragement.
A broad blend of social observations notes meat intake reduction among Yale researchers led by Prof Chittenden, with health and strength preserved on half meat. It also discusses American slang, dialect humor, and language contributions, plus reflections on universal peace efforts and The Hague arbitration. The piece touches Japan and China in nitrogen intake context and critiques American linguistic novelty.
President Roosevelt transmitted a James R. Garfield report detailing Standard Oil profits from secret and open freight rates. The investigation claims at least 750,000 dollars yearly loss to railroads and public, with prosecutions possible. The note urges ICC power expansion to curb rate discrimination and ensure fair competition. In Washington stations, Gen. Greely reports improvements but notes limited relief for San Francisco and surrounding areas, with continued aid needed for several weeks.
John Alexander Dowie remains unable to win back Zion city followers as Wilbur Voliva’s leadership holds. Dowie holds three Shiloh tabernacle meetings in five days with under three hundred attendees. Mrs Dowie appears with him as he denies charges and shows improving health while addressing the crowd.
Reports say Huntington and Mansfield in Arkansas, about 30 miles away, suffered a severe wind and rain storm Tuesday evening. Telegraph and telephone lines were blown down cutting all communication. Huntington streets flooded two feet, roofs torn off, and several buildings demolished at Mansfield. Timberland large and fences destroyed. A. T. Booth wholesale grocery warehouse, worth $3,000, destroyed.
Representatives of ten major coal and coke firms in the Central Pennsylvania district announced Friday they will not retreat from an open shop and elimination of the check-off system. Workers have quit pending a settlement, and operators plan to reopen mines next week. The participating companies control capital surpassing $100 million.
United Mine Workers convention in Scranton Pa after two days of sessions considers operators refusal to grant demands. Delegates say a final decision expected Saturday if President John Mitchell directs action.
London reports the British ambassador in Constantinople delivered a note to Turkey demanding full Turkish troop withdrawal from Egyptian territory. The note is described as an ultimatum and represents Britain’s final stance on the Turkish presence in the Sinaitic peninsula.
At the Topeka convention the insurgent challenge collapsed after A W Smith won the temporary chair and Hoch was nominated for governor. The ticket includes Hoch as governor with W J Fitzgerald for lieutenant governor and C E B Denton for secretary of state, along with state officials and judges. The rally featured strong show of support for Hoch as he entered to cheers.
Reports from Paraiso Hot Springs in Monterey County describe an earthquake effect raising water temperature. The hot soda springs, once cooling steadily, now range from about 100 degrees to 122 degrees making bathing impossible. Several new springs have formed with temperatures from 100 degrees to ice cold.
London reports Count Wolff-Metternich the German ambassador told Britain that Turkey cannot rely on German backing if a quarrel with Great Britain arises. The Standard notes this as part of the Tabah dispute coverage.
Geologists near Woodside, west of Redwood City, report a wide crevice along the mountain crest indicating the range split at the top and the oceanward side slid away. Dr. John C. Brannock of Stanford leads fieldwork with maps showing up to two feet of movement since last year.
Americans hold most events as Marathon winner William Sherring of Hamilton Ontario wins the 26 mile race from Marathon to the stadium in two hours 51 minutes 23 seconds amid cheers. Greek royalty confer honors with the king and queen present. American reps include William G. Frank Joseph Farshaw J J Fowler and Michael Spring.
In St Louis Fred G Uthoff a city council member, saved R M Snyder promoter of Central Traction from bribery prosecution by failing to appear in court. Circuit Attorney Sager told Judge Reynolds Athoff is in Colorado and cannot testify, prompting continuances and the judge to consider entering nolle prosequi.
A Vancouver dispatch reports hundreds of Doukhobors from northwest settlements marching away in the nude seeking the Messiah. Northwest Mounted Police push to return them home amid harsh cold and suffering for women and children.
A major government inquiry into the relationship between railroads and the Standard Oil company will begin in Chicago on May 10 before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The probe is described as one of the most thorough investigations of its kind.
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