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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1900
Page
2
An old settler William Tweeddale of Topeka dies. Wheat articles mention jack rabbits in Harvey county and abundant produce in Abilene. Kansas leaders discuss parades, marriages, and the state’s 1904 and 1905 events with multiple towns noted.
The Nebraska Republican state committee reports Dietrich holding a safe majority as 79 of 89 counties counted, with Mayes and McPherson unsettled and Douglas not yet reported. Poynter leads in 79 counties by 671, and final totals hinge on Douglas county results expected in days. Prohibition figures for Woolley and Jones are roughly 4,000 to 5,000 votes. two years ago Muir had 1,724 votes.
AP reports Dietrich leads Nebraska with a 675 vote plurality over Governor Poynter as two counties remain to report unofficial returns. Republican ticket expected overall though official counts in Douglas County pending. Fusionists and party balance across districts noted, with Shallenberger the sole Democrat holder in the Fifth district. Melkinley’s majority listed as 7,500.
The Monitor Arkansas was launched at the shipyard with a successful christening by Miss Robbie Newton Jones daughter of Governor Jones of Arkansas. Governor Tyler of Virginia attended with a large party of Kansans naval officers and guests.
Mrs AimosDice files for divorce in Bucyrus court after her husband allegedly beats her with an axe and demands withdrawal. She refuses and he fires a revolver, one shot hitting her in the breast. Dice then shoots himself and slashes his throat, but the wife fights him off until he collapses from bleeding. Mrs. Dice remains in critical condition.
The Elmore Coopers Live Stock company of Kansas City fails with liabilities of 600000 dollars for Gillette failure four years ago. Assets are placed at 200000 dollars.
The Milwaukee evening reports a Chicago meeting of the Miller's National Association board. They voted to ban ground clay, sawdust, ground corncobs, and similar adulterants from foods and milling products with a $500 fine for mislabeling. Attendees included I H Migdenburg, C T Ballard, H W Davis, W N Rowe, C B Cole, and Frank Barry. The board also aims to amend the interstate commerce act to bind commission findings and rulings.
P L McKinney of Chicago assures members that the Home Forum Safety Fund Insurance society remains unaffected by a receiver appointed by the state. He states the consolidated societies have a surplus of 144000 over liabilities and that all certificates are in force and guaranteed, urging continued regular payments.
The United Mine Workers executive board announces that coal operators shipping into Decatur must stop all outside shipments. Some contractors sought to protect pending contracts, but the board says promises were violated except at Lincoln.
Representatives of metal trades unions meet at the American Federation of Labor in Washington to discuss a conference of labor organizations. A letter was drafted to push for national agreements on wages hours and conditions of employment. An alliance plan targets a broader meeting in Lochielville on December 6 during the AFL convention to unify metal trade unions nationwide.
A courier reports the capture of the desperado who killed Sheriff Young and wounded Deputy Bella at Springdale Mont. A posse closed in, a running fight ensued, and before capture the desperado wounded three pursuers seriously.
A collage of Kansas news items notes unofficial election counts by counties, Wathena housing, Cow peas rising in favor, Emporia taffy pull popularity, Abilene mail carriers December, Wilson county jail prisoners, Barton county corn by Farmer Nubbins, a hen in Kansas earning four million, a Scots woman and her baby, Topeka ordinance against social clubs, Baker University library construction, El Dorado probates and marriages, preachers’ winter coats, mills and elevators data, Kansas university scholar Snow preparing an encyclopedia Britannica article, and Kansas school gender balance trends.
Paris has expanded its periodical scene by about 100 new titles since last year, reflecting a significant growth in available magazines and newspapers across genres and publishers. The increase suggests a thriving reading culture and a wider range of voices.
Wellness warning from Howel era ad. Cascarets claim to cure many ailments from headaches to cancer by restoring natural movements. Advertises a 10 cent starter health pack and notes genuine tablets stamped with C. C. C. while warning against imitations.
The advertisement promotes 000,000 acres of new lands for settlement and urges readers to subscribe to The Kiowa Chief for information. It offers Morgan's Manual as a settlers' guide with a map, pricing options, and a mailing address in Perry, Oklahoma Territory.
A 19th century notice touts Garfield Headache Powders made from herbs as a remedy to soothe tired nerves, promising great benefit to users.
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