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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
3
Scandia Journal notes Philadelphia as a dying town amid an epidemic of suicides. It cites quotes by Elle Wheeler Wilcox and mentions an uninsurable life of a big gun after 100 shots. The piece also recalls a child swallowing a campaign button and workmen uncovering pirate bones during cellar excavation with no treasure found yet.
A New York item reports a woman seeking eight dollars weekly alimony and claiming I would not keep her in violets. A separate line notes the woman is called a daisy. The gossip also mentions King Alfonso’s rumored wish to marry a wealthy American, while another says he isn’t good enough.
A fashion trend pushes gauze fabric prices higher while satin remains key for bridal gowns. Industry sources note steady demand for delicate fabrics as designers favor ethereal looks.
Boston maintains calm as hostile warships move about 12,000 miles away, signaling persistent strategic tension. Officials emphasize steady vigilance and public reassurance while military planners track movements and assess potential risks.
A Missouri man faces a lawsuit for allowing his bees to run at large. The case hints at beekeeping duties and imposing restrictions. The item comments on the value of a woman's kiss and references the Philadelphia Press questioning a $50,000 figure.
A remark suggests that wealthy American tourists visiting Carlsbad should avoid bringing vermin contaminated appendices. The comment links privilege with cleanliness, urging caution among travelers and local officials.
Osler proposes new taxes targeting bachelors and a policy to tax Canadian girls for export. The remarks reflect his calls for fiscal reform and population management within the broader debate on social policy.
The report notes that kissing by Italians and Swiss in the Simpler tunnel when they met was not remarkable. It adds that people sometimes kiss in tunnels in this country.
A fragment notes a Sunday walk with two men and a light, damp trek of five miles. It mentions a speckled trout and a string of about twenty lies, all described in a rustic, unfinished verse.
Inspector O'Brien says New York detectives profit by robberies. The remark suggests Wall Street may not be the only source of urban wrongdoing and hints at corruption in the city’s law enforcement.
A Westchester man faces indictment after the death of a dog valued at $1,000 tied to a New York author. The incident raises questions about ownership and the motive behind the drowning as investigators pursue charges.
Scientists note Mars experienced an exceedingly mild winter, stating the planet’s seasonal average remained stable. Earth observers remark the result aligns with expected planetary cycles and has no bearing on terrestrial actions.
In Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania a formal vote by the Ministerial Association ends belief in hell after spirited discussion. The decision is portrayed as good news to some readers though opinions vary.
The note discusses the obligation for ambassadors to wear accepted court costumes when visiting potentates in the Fiji Islands, highlighting concerns about proper representation and attire.
Henry Glass and Mary Stein have secured a license to wed. It is hoped they will soberly consider the responsibilities of matrimony before marrying.
A fragment from a Chicago health promoter praises traditional physical culture as best for women while noting a Boston teacher and a Boston schools mention. The text wanders through references to Edgar Allan Poe, newspaper discussions, and scattered notes on taxes, notes, and doctors.
Warsaw reports a Social-Democratic manifesto urging an immediate general strike after brutal clashes. Nearly thirty killed on Zelazna street, many wounded across Jerusalem street and Kalisz church attack, with 75 000 Lodz strikers. Authorities warn of further conflicts as factories coercively strike.
Reports from across the empire praise the emperor for freedom of religion as a practical step toward reforms promised in the December manifesto. The St. Petersburg Novosti, once critical, expresses gratitude for the gift of liberty of conscience. Analysts note about 45 million dollars in peasant debts remitted by the recent decree.
Frank G. Bigelow former First National bank president and his at home relatives were removed from the Bigelow mansion at 757 Astor Street by Wisconsin Trust and Security Trust Company, named receiver of his estate by Judge Landis. They moved to Gordon Bigelow's home.
In Fairbanks Alaska a man dressed roughly entered J. B. Knox's cabin and demanded gold dust. He spotted a strong box containing $20,000 in dust but fled with it. A miner posse chased the thief and found the dented box about a mile away, its contents untouched.
In Omaha John D. Osborn was reportedly shot by his son Leo Osborn after a dispute over a meal. The son fired a shotgun through a window, striking the father, who died two hours later at a hospital.
Senator Beveridge will sail next week from New York for a month's rest in Europe. He intends to resume duties after his travel and rest period.
St Petersburg reports Admiral Rojestvensky has moved south to join Nebogatoff’s division in the China Sea. A Japanese force was said to be pushing south to disrupt the meeting, while Nebogatoff’s ships faced vulnerability without fast cruisers and prior training. The navy awaits news of a junction.
Non-union workers from St Louis and Strike Breaker Farley from New York arrive amid the Chicago teamsters strike. Farley is to lead all strike breakers after meetings with employers. Reports say 475 men left St Louis and 500 more are being prepared to join.
At Gunshu Pass Manchuria troops lined up before General Linevitch's tent after Easter services. He greeted and kissed each soldier, moving along the line as troops wept with emotion. Reports say Chinese bandits under Japanese leaders are moving beyond the Mongolian frontier.
A typhoon along the South China coast damages the Russian second Pacific squadron and scatters lighter vessels. Shipping crews foresee delays in Admiral Rosestvensky's plans due to the squadron's damage and redeployment.
The crop bulletin for Indian Territory reports corn damaged by ten days of cold and heavy rain. Potatoes and fruit are performing well.
Colorado Springs firefighters battled a blaze in the New York Cash store building causing about 70000 dollars in damage. Thirty five clerks, mostly women, panicked but escaped unharmed.
At a Chicago alumni banquet, the McCormick Theological Seminary announced the McCormick family added one million dollars to the institution endowment.
Manila report states first lieutenants Juan A. Boyle and Charles L. Woodhouse of the Fourth Infantry drowned recently while sailing on Laguna Lake. Both officers were attached to military duty in the Philippine Islands.
General H H Wright who served under Governor F M Drake died at his Centerville Iowa home recently. The longtime state official and adjutant general was a prominent figure in Iowa's military affairs and public service.
Chief O Neill issued an eight day order to arrest anyone following police guarded wagons. Deputies will be limited to 200 as 20000 officers guard 1200 wagons amid labor unrest. Pickets guard coal shipments to six power houses threatening fuel for Chicago streetcars.
A new company named Pro ducers' & Pipe Refining has been organized in Oklahoma City with a 20 million dollar capital. It plans a pipeline through Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory and Texas to the Gulf and the construction of several refineries with large Galveston storage tanks. New York Chicago St Louis and Kansas City financiers along with regional oil producers are said to be invested and nearly all capital subscribed.
In Seattle the steamship Minnesota cleared for Yokohama after Great Northern officials altered its clearance papers to name Shanghai as the port of departure, a move believed to curb possible interference by Russian cruisers as the ship sailed from Port Townsend for the Orient.
Miss Anne Mansfield Sullivan and John Albey Macy married at Miss Keller’s home in Wrentham. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Edward Everett Hale.
Floyd L. Doggett, Democrat, elected mayor of Spokane Island City by a plurality of 346 votes over Republican W H Hackuff. Harry Eggleston, Democrat, chosen for treasurer, and Robert Farley, Democrat, named comptroller.
New York report states John Brisben Walker sold his entire interest in the Cosmopolitan magazine where he served as proprietor and editor. The purchaser is William Randolph Hearst.
The St Paul Globe, a Democratic morning daily and the only one in the state, suspended publication after nearly thirty years of operation.
The piece notes a planned long reach of double tracking from the Great Lakes to the Pacific, with future expansion likely though not always side by side tracks. By 1905 Santa Fe aims to exceed 300 miles of double track in service, while new sections near Chicago Joliet Missouri line gaps and regional cut-offs advance the project.
Fragmentary remark contrasts undermining the minister through vanity rather than faith. It notes perception of his appearance as a tool against authority, signaling tension between religious leadership and public judgment. The context remains unclear but hints at scrutiny and critique.
In Atlanta a proposed reduction of Georgia passenger rates from three to two cents per mile drew protests from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers the Order of Railway Conductors and several craft unions. They warned the cut would harm state prosperity reduce railroad jobs and lower wages while Travelers Protective Association argued for poorer service and fewer trains.
Alfred Wilson, a Canadian government agent, reports wheat production from two fields on his home farm in 1903. Field No. 1 yielded 37 bushels per acre with costs totaling 7.63 dollars per acre and a profit of 24.98. Field No. 2 produced 25 bushels per acre with a profit of 3.15 per acre, totaling 22.00. He notes annual summer fallow practices and overall farm output including 49,600 bushels on various holdings.
An incomplete dialogue fragment describes an aged resident, Mr Boaster, named Rick, and a San Doctor expressing concern that nothing can be done as the man cannot remember. The text hints at memory loss and helplessness.
For Rent or Sale two ranches of 9000 acres each located in Custer county along the South Loup river. One ranch has 600 acres of good corn land with alfalfa 320 meadow and the remainder in pasture with good improvements. Inquire Victor H. Coffman Omaha Nebraska.
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