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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
1
A collection of historical snippets covers spelling reform proposals, a remark on illiteracy, Rockefeller, a barber dentist, cucumber history, and playful quips about Maiden being kist. Other items note a Massachusetts instrument from a barrel, Kaiser Wilhelm reception if he visits, and a York burglary of Reverend Mr Apple’s house.
The text notes renewed promises to grant land to Russian peasants, while doubting whether they will receive more than six feet per person, mirroring previous assurances that yielded little.
Wizard Luther Burbank develops a new squash variety but has not yet reached the desired height. He continues work to improve growth so the difference becomes noticeable in his career.
Fragmentary draft era text mentions men in uniform, a line of soldiers, and drinking phrases. It evokes military life with references to whiskey, old-fashioned terms, and a portrait of masculine rites from a bygone era.
A grandson of the Indian chief Red Cloud has entered the navy. The piece notes that few Indians become sailors, recalling that in the old whaling days they were preferred harpooners, but now the weapon is a gun.
A commentary notes that natural wealth and proven activity in China signal a rapid rise in its industry and commerce, suggesting a broader pattern where fertile economies attract global investment and growth.
German police are keen to arrest American auto mobilists. They may want rapid action due to many U.S. motorists preferring paying $5 and $10 bills to endure long delays.
The New York press regards the wearer of the dress uniform as emblematic of his honored, useful government service. The uniform grants special rights in a garrison or ship but also limits individual freedoms, serving as a passport primarily within military ranks and duties.
Fragmented OCR-like passage discusses race and civilization, mentioning a gas city journal and a future that is civilized, with claims of barbarism and tribal entity. The text appears as garbled opinion with unclear subjects and missing context.
War department plans for a Cuban emergency place General Frederick Funston in command with Brigadier Generals Barry and Duvall as chiefs. Officials warn early arrival may help while Taft Bacon mission pursues peace, as Taft and Bacon meet Palma and insurgent leaders in Havana. James K. Jones urges Bryan to oppose railroad ownership talk and back existing law enforcement.
In Wichita Kansas telephone reports from Kingman 40 miles west indicate low lands flooded and the town threatened by rising waters. Ninnegeah river overflows, two and a half feet of water covers fairgrounds, bridges on the Wichita and Western Santa Fe line between Wichita and Pratt are out. Heavy rains in Pratt and Kingman counties cause historic flooding, with hatcheries at Pratt and Turon washed out.
Congressman Robert R. Hitt of Illinois dies at 72 in Narragansett Pier Rhode Island after a long illness from heart failure. Mrs Hitt and their two sons were at his bedside when he passed away. he had been ill since last June and served as chairman of the foreign affairs committee but could not attend duties due to declining health.
Kingfisher Ok baggage car and smoker from the Rock Island wreck near Dover were located Friday in the river bed 600 yards below the bridge. The cars are sand filled and covered with water. Authorities expect to begin investigations Saturday if conditions allow.
Mrs. O. B. Stollard found a note saying her husband fled and would be seen no more. The suspect, cashier of the People's State Bank of Sedan with $25,000 capital and $75,000 deposits, disappeared Tuesday night after locking the bank safe. The amount missing remains unknown as of Wednesday.
English wreck leaves twelve dead and seventeen injured on the Scotch express of the Great Northern railway at Grantham early Thursday. Late Thursday night reports say additional bodies remain beneath the wreck not yet cleared.
A Junction City horse buyer reports an order from the Cuban government for several carloads of small horses to be shipped to Kansas City. He says about fifteen hundred horses will be bought in Kansas this week as horsemen begin purchasing to fill the order starting Tuesday.
A fire engulfed the paint shop of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway in Sedalia Missouri early Tuesday. Eleven cars and coaches were destroyed with losses estimated at $100000.
In Douglas Arizona authorities detained Espinosa Martinez and Rubio Mexicans alleged to be connected with a revolutionary movement. The men were transported to Tucson after an unsuccessful border related incident on Thursday night.
Attorney General Davidson files suit against Waters-Pierce Oil Company to cancel its Texas permit to do business and seeks penalties totaling 5,228,400 dollars.
The steamer Mongolia, which ran aground near Midway Island, was floated at 8 o'clock Friday morning after being ashore. No injuries reported and vessel safety restored.
Heavy violence erupted in Atlanta as mobs estimated up to 15 000 attacked Black residents after four reported assaults on white women. Dozens dead and many wounded. militia from seven companies deployed, bringing total force over 1 000 with artillery on reserve.
In Havana, optimism grows that peace may be restored without armed U.S. intervention as liberals and insurgents empower committees to negotiate with American mediators. Citizens question whether any terms will ensure lasting tranquility.
Authorities blocked the welterweight world title bout between Joe Walcott and Billy Rhodes scheduled for Sunday in Leavenworth Kansas. Gov Hoch and Gov Folk cited interference from the states and the United States. A crowd of about 4000 traveled from Missouri valley towns and left disappointed.
Edward Bladsoe aged 74 was murdered at his Leavenworth home early Sunday and the house set on fire. Police say robbery motive. Louis Williams of Strong City was arrested charged with the crime.
Manila reports the United States gunboat Helena has been lost off the Chinese coast with no further details yet available.
In Wichita Kansas Negroes petitioned District Judge Wilson for a mandamus to force school boards to admit their children to all schools. The writ was granted. President Hatfield of the board of education said the board would fight the case in court even to the supreme court if needed.
Washington reports an imminent and decisive engagement near San Domingo as government troops prepare to clash with rebel forces. The information, reaching Washington from San Domingo, signals a major confrontation likely to shape the conflict.
Moscow reports that the police chief bars labor reps from parliamentary voting on the grounds the council of workmen's delegates is a revolutionary organization. The move signals government concern over worker groups influencing the election.
Parley P. Christensen the Salt Lake county attorney was cited to appear in district court to show cause why a warrant for the arrest of Joseph E. Smith should not be issued on a charge of unlawful relations with one of his five wives. The citation follows a petition by Charles Mostyn Owen, who has been active in testimony against Senator Smoot. The complaint cites the May 21 birth of Smiths 43rd child to his fifth wife Mary T Schwdertz Smith in Salt Lake City.
Justice Gould in Washington upheld the contract allowing Fenkelberg Nagle Co and Edward Smith of Vinita to collect 150000 as attorney fees in the Baudinot claim. The decision increases total attorney fees in the removal case to 900000. Indians opposed the fee saying the contract was with a chief, not the nation.
Oklahoma National Guard infantry will arrive at Fort Riley for camp instruction on Saturday. Fort Riley troops will conduct long practice marches Friday. The Second cavalry squadron leaves September 29 and marches 225 miles north. First squadron of the Thirteenth cavalry and Seventh and Twentieth artillery batteries depart Saturday for southwestern routes. Cavalry covers 225 miles and artillery 251 miles with a two day halt at Wichita.
Five claimants in the Clayton circuit court, Thursday, contend for a $25,000 prize offered by the World's Fair Contest Company for the correct estimate of total paid attendance at the World's Fair. Plaintiffs include M. Logan Guthrie of Fulton, Missouri. Robert T. Rogers of Dearborn, Missouri. Charles R. Campbell of Webster County, Nebraska. and Sarah J. Kitch of Decatur, Illinois.
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