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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
3
The article argues for sleeping as long as needed to restore tissues and energy, noting typical averages near nine hours. It discusses proverbs on sleep, cites Woods Hutchinson, and compares patterns of laboring, business, and professional men who tend to sleep nine to ten hours.
An old frigate Lutine bell recovered from the sea is kept in Lloyds underwriting room to announce news on overdue vessels. Eleven ships head the Latine list though many are deemed hopelessly overdue, with the steel hulk Alsternixé formerly Lord Templemore leading the list after last seen sailing from Callao for Australia.
A perceptive note on male fashion critiques the brightening color schemes for formal wear. It argues that tailors push flashy hues to provoke a reaction, while the average man endures a rigid dress suit cycle and resists changing styles.
The fund aims to support Church of England incumbents in poorer livings. At its tenth anniversary, Lord Ross noted progress in providing a living wage, despite dwindling totals in recent years. It started to aid over 1,139 benefices with incomes under 500 pounds annually.
Saratoga NY reports Charles G Burton elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at its 41st encampment. Burton, a Kansas City based lawyer and internal revenue collector, previously led Missouri G A R and served as circuit judge. Born 1846 in Cleveland, he enlisted at 15, fought at Shiloh, re enlisted in 100 day campaign, then held multiple public offices.
In Topeka Kansas Marshall Tuttle aged 9 was killed Saturday night at Sibley a small station south of here. A merchant G Karnes had set a revolver fastened by wire to a Behenhouse door to catch a thief. The boy did not know the trap had been loaded and it fired when the door opened.
Thomas K. Neidringhaus of the Republican state committee resigned at a Thursday meeting. Walter M. Dickey of Kansas City was selected as his successor. Neidringhaus cited pressure of business as his reason. Secretary McCoy also resigned.
Paris reports Admiral Fhilbert states Chaoulas and other Warring tribesmen near Casa Blanca reopen negotiations for peace. Moors mira Paibort cables indicate developments in mediation efforts.
Ten thousand veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic braved a driving storm to march a measured mile through village streets in Saratoga. Governor Hughes and other dignitaries watched from a rain-soaked stand as music played How Dry I Am and Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie. The event, recalling Civil War days, drew cheers from onlookers despite the weather.
The battleship Kansas has finished speed and gun trials. The average speed for four hours at full power was 17.81 knots and 24 hours endurance was 17.00 knots, slightly below the 18-knot requirement but deemed entirely satisfactory by the navy department. Captain Southerland, who led the trial board, reported by wireless from Provincetown, Massachusetts.
On the voyage of the dark Electra from Nushagak Alaska to San Francisco a clash between 150 Japanese and Chinese cannery hands ended with more than a dozen wounded and as many more injured before the fight subsided.
An earthquake reportedly occurred in the Aleutian islands on September 1 and 2. News reached Seattle via a Rush revenue cutter officer and is linked to the early month seismograph readings in Washington England and Ottawa.
The fourth annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans of America adjourned at Cedar Point Wednesday afternoon. Boston won the right to host next year’s encampment over Asbury Park Denver and Cedar Point.
The Cunard turbine liner Lusitania arrived at Sandy Hook five days and 54 minutes after leaving Queenstown, besting the previous Queenstown to New York record by six hours nine minutes. The faster crossing reflects time on board but does not surpass the Kaiser Wilhelm or Deutschland in hourly speed records to Plymouth.
Lincoln Neb Gov George L Sheldon on Thursday backed a constitutional amendment to strip federal courts of the power to enjoin state officials. He denounced federal court injunctions that block state grain rate rulings and other laws, saying the courts have abused the privilege.
Former Ambassador Luke Wright, who served with the United States and Japan, says Japan does not want war with the United States or any nation. He notes Japan faces heavy taxes and debts after a war with Russia, its Korea issue, and China demands, but regards the United States as its best friend.
The state railway commission ordered a compilation of all delinquencies by railroads. Penalties may be exacted from roads whose officials erred in filings. Burlington leads with 14 passes omitted from monthly registers. Chairman Winnett said the commission will counter with similar tactics.
In St Louis the International Machinists' association votes to assess each member one day's pay per year until a 1,000,000 defense fund is raised. The plan aims for at least 300,000 yearly, becoming operative in January 1908 and reaching the target in three years.
The census bureau announced that the combined populations of Oklahoma and Indian Territory reach 1 408 732, an 78 percent rise since 1900 with four districts unreported, exceeding the population of any state at admission time. West Virginia ranked next largest.
Reports of assaults on Hindus in Bellingham and on Japanese and Chinese in Vancouver provoke indignation in native circles. Spokesmen urge government action to protect British Hindus in the United States and Canada.
Special census results announced by Census Supervisor Hunt show Oklahoma Territory population 718 765 and Indian Territory 639 967, totaling 1 408 732 with only four districts remaining uncounted. The completion marks a substantial finish for the new state census.
A four car excursion train returning from Sherbrooke Quebec collided with a freight on the Concord division of the Boston and Maine about four miles west of Canaan station. Twenty bodies were recovered by noon and nearly 30 were seriously injured. The crash left locomotives and wreckage in a ditch with a crushed passenger coach and a sleeping car rear survivors.
Pacific Telephone argues the 2 percent tax on gross earnings for 1906 is invalid because the initiative and referendum law was unconstitutional. The company says electors cannot usurp legislative functions reserved to Congress and the state legislature under the federal and state constitutions.
From Victoria B C the Shaw mut arrived with reports of a massive fire at Hakodate Japan. A soap factory near Higashegawa School ignited a blaze that destroyed hundreds of bamboo houses. A powder magazine at Kishoma exploded. About three hundred lives were lost.
The Journal of Commerce reports a dispute over coal supply for the battleship fleet bound for the Pacific. Several large coal mining firms say they will not present bids, affecting bureau plans.
Attempts on Sunday to settle the dock workers’ strike in Antwerp proved ineffectual as authorities and labor leaders failed to reach an agreement. The ongoing dispute disrupts port operations and calls for renewed mediation.
Delegates from the International Peace Congress conclude sixteenth session in Munich after talks since September 9. General view credits success and urges The Hague Conference to establish an international court of justice and make arbitration obligatory with periodic power conferences.
Granby Missouri plant at Golden Red mining site near Joplin was blown up by dynamite. All machinery wrecked with estimated losses around $8,000. Arrests reportedly made and several persons placed under surveillance.
A telegram reports that about 600 000 emigrants have passed through Siberia since the start of the exodus. The message notes the steady flow as fears and restrictions drive people toward distant destinations.
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