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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
2
United States Geological Survey reports 69,880,152 long tons of anthracite mined in 1905 with a value of 141,879,000 dollars. Average price per ton stood at 2.25 dollars. Mining employment and days worked are given, noting a rise in smaller coal sizes and the impact of prior strikes.
Reports detail the disappearance of A L Rich of Cincinnati amid a $100,000 forgery involving Woods County bonds. Rich is believed in Honolulu after eluding capture. Also noted are storm damages in Furnas County Nebraska and various midwest and coast incidents including strikes, indictments, and bank crime trials with limited verifiable specifics due to garbled text.
A San Francisco earthquake report describes mass devastation with tens of thousands homeless after one week. Estimates place dead at 2,500 with 15,000 injured and 300,000 in property loss across affected areas, including Oakland and Santa Rosa, while 3,000 to 4,000 workers will clear debris and rebuild.
The Mutual Life Insurance Co building at Sansome and California was destroyed taking with it records for about 12 000 policy holders and 50 million dollars in insurance. New York companies say fire losses not covered by California policies and that New York law prohibits such clauses. Over 15 million dollars has been pledged for SF victims with major gifts from New York Congress and Chicago. Chinatown relocation plans under Mayor Schmitz spark bleak prospects as residents are to be relocated. Southern Pacific begins clearing debris and restoring routes as temporary housing for 40 000 people is set up in Golden Gate Park.
The Senate spent most of the week debating the Indian appropriation bill with no vote set. The House passed a coastwise law extension to 1909 between the United States and the Philippines. Additional measures included Mare Island navy yard appropriations and Alaska delegate matters.
Mrs Mary Gagner of Holyoke Massachusetts describes dizziness and weakness from mill work eased by Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. After six boxes she was cured and two years later remains healthy. Pills claim to build new blood and strengthen nerves. Sold by druggists or shipped 50 cents per box six for 2 50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
Dr Lasalle cites Flourens theories and a string of longevity cases, including a Pulsk inmate claimed to be 200, urging a scientific commission. Separately, Success notes independent telephone firms dim the farmer’s fear of privacy on party lines, as rural buyers value live ring and social reach.
A Wilkes Barre nurse testifies Postum eases headaches and indigestion after two weeks. She notes benefits in patients and nursing mothers, says proper preparation matters, and asserts Postum aids milk flow when coffee dries it up.
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