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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
4
The piece argues speed intoxication blinds drivers and bacons fatal crashes. It contrasts seashore sailboats with 40 horse power autos, urging caution and experience, noting inertia and nervous system control as key failings. It cites W. L. Howard and emphasizes risk when unfamiliar with rapid motion.
The Bookman lauds pragmatism as a modern mediator between abstract rationalism and everyday skepticism. It claims pragmatism adapts to contemporary needs, appeals to tired minds, and blends rationalist principles with empirical facts to address diverse human conditions.
The New York board of education considers creating a department of school hygiene to advise on pupil health and safeguard welfare. Supporters say it will protect children and cost about 50 000 dollars, a sum taxpayers would likely approve.
The president will not press for a joint statehood of Arizona and New Mexico. He notes the people’s wishes should be respected and expects irrigation to drive growth. If progress continues, both territories may push for independence as they become populous and prosperous.
Banking authorities expect united action and wiser counsels to stabilize finances. New York aims to maintain currency flow for legitimate needs while large cash payouts are kept in check. Kansas City clears to issue certificates and route payments through the clearing house. Omaha to issue protective certificates after coordinating with major Midwestern cities.
In Sunday balloting across European Russia the Caucasus and Asiatic regions, constitutional democrats and Left members faced a sweeping majority of reactionaries and conservatives who back the government's reform program, signaling a major turn in parliamentary history.
America's six teen battleships set to sail December 16 on a Pacific voyage after a two month stay in San Francisco. They will visit Manila and return via the Suez Canal and the Atlantic, the largest global circumnavigation by any nation, decided at a White House conference on Saturday.
The Official Telegraph Agency estimates 28 towns and villages badly damaged and 32 less seriously damaged by the Calabria earthquakes. The government orders rebuilding work under the Milan relief committee.
A senate sub committee on Indian affairs led by Senators Eller La Follette and Curtis will depart Washington Monday to investigate the disputes between the Mexican Kickapoo Indians and the Interior department. The Kickapoo, now in Mexico, allege they were fraudulently induced to sell lands in Oklahoma and have not received lease payments for three years.
Minnie C. Price, Kansas’ oldest teacher, died in Topeka on Saturday. She began teaching in 1869 and taught continuously in the Topeka school system, directing primary departments for decades.
President Roosevelt issued the Thanksgiving proclamation naming the last Thursday in November, November 28, as the holiday. The announcement came through the secretary of state and specifies the date for observance.
From St Louis to New Jersey the Pommern claimed victory in the second international balloon cup race. L Isle de France placed second at Herbertsville New Jersey and Dusseldorf third near Dover Delaware. American entries ranked fourth and fifth as records fell and overall distances ranged around 875 to 880 miles.
At Lake Mohonk New York delegates discussed Porto Rico and Indians. The Mohonk platform applauds progress in Indian education and development over the past 25 years and endorses the government’s general policy in recent years.
Secretary Taft said he expected to reach St. Petersburg on December 4, hinting at a possible meeting with Emperor William of Germany during his trip. The arrival delay suggests talks could occur during the visit.
San Francisco public health figures show 76 verified bubonic plague cases with 48 deaths, a 63.1 percent death rate. Fifteen patients discharged as cured, nine remaining under treatment, and 33 suspects under observation. situation described as not materially changed.
Postmaster General Meyer urged extending parcels post and creating a parcel post on rural routes along with establishing postal savings banks during a joint convention of postmasters of the second, third, and fourth classes.
Minnesota Attorney General Edward T. Young asks Missouri AG Herbert S. Hadley to defend him in a U S Supreme Court contempt proceeding arising from a rate case. Young, found in contempt by a Minnesota circuit court, plans a writ of habeas corpus to challenge the lower court’s authority. Hadley accepts the appointment.
Ottawa orders Dr Montizamert to lead Pacific coast plague protection as bubonic plague reaches Seattle. A health guard is organized and port and frontier inspectors are appointed by telegraph to curb spread.
St Louis hosts the 1907 aeronautic carnival closing with Lincoln Beachey of Toledo winning the one and a half mile windward and return airship race. The Beachey Airship cigar shaped craft powered by a four cylinder gasoline motor completed the course in four minutes and four seconds earning a $2000 prize.
The criminal suits against the 21 jointkeepers arrested in August were called in district court Tuesday morning and continued by mutual consent to the January term. The injunctions against certain buildings will continue during the interval.
Topeka reports the railroad commissioners will next examine freight charges of express companies after finishing the railroads rate schedule. The move follows efforts to lower express charges and regulate shipping costs.
Washington report states the Russell Suspender Company of Kansas City faces mail service denial after a postoffice inspector’s inquiry. An official order issued Thursday bans the firm from using the mails pending further action.
Former Mutual Life vice-president Dr Walter R Gillette was convicted of perjury and remanded to the Tombs. The supreme court denied bail Friday as motions on appeal proceed.
Washington report on the first formal Cabinet meeting since June, lasting two and a half hours, with discussion of the financial situation and other matters.
London newspapers warn of a sharp rise in English markets as foreign observers blame American securities purchases on commercial methods and political neglect by respectable classes, noting politics now favors men of low character after failures in other careers.
Berlin observers report cautious optimism after the U.S. crisis shows signs of topping out. London influenced opinion fuels buying of American securities in London and New York, lifting exchange rates as traders bet on a recovery.
Madrid reports confirm fears for King Alfonso health and a tuberculosis specialist examination is planned during his incognito visit to London. An operation was performed recently to check growing consumption symptoms, following his father's death from the disease.
Government contracts in Chicago for 1 000 000 pounds of copper to be made into wire cable for power transmission in the Salt River project Arizona. Forwarded to Washington by E T Perkins purchasing agent. Cable needed for a 60 mile double circuit from Roosevelt dam to pumping stations along the canal. Purchase expected to total about 150 000 dollars.
The Ute tribe, previously roaming from Utah into Colorado and Wyoming, has reportedly broken out on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota. At the interior secretary's request, the War Department ordered troops from Fort Meade to the trouble area. The nature of the outbreak is not yet known.
Samuel F. Whitlow faced murder charges for the shooting of Miss May Sapp at Moran on September 27. Judge Potter bound him over to district court in $10,000 bail after the hearing, with county prosecutor seeking $12,000 and defense pressing for $5,000. Relatives planned to secure the bond, and Whitlow was expected to be released next Monday.
Washington Hartford Manufacturing Co of Hartford Conn paid the Postmaster General $100,000 to settle all damages and injuries the post office department may have sustained from failing to supply paper under a contract to July 1.
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