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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
10
El Paso July 21 Rafael travels to Mexico City to consult with President Diez and plan for a Sept 16 uprising. Diaz calls governors to conference as Cananea and Sonora tensions rise amid protests against Americans, Brits, and others in railroads and mines. The government prepares to quell any disorder and protect officials.
A testimonial ad claims Dr Miles New Heart Cure permanently cures heart disease by addressing the foundation of trouble. It presents shortness of breath and palpitations as key symptoms and touts nerve restoration. The letter from F Drake of Middletown Ohio endorses improvement after taking the remedy and offers free trial and diagnosis.
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is advertised as a non alcoholic medicine with all ingredients printed on the bottle wrapper. The ad touts it as the sole woman's remedy free from alcohol, endorsed by medical writers, and offers free endorsements by postal card. It also cites relief for periodical headaches backache and abdominal distress. A political article follows discussing Russian parliamentary turmoil and possible foreign intervention. An electric railway project is announced for a Chicago Lake Shore line linking South Bend Hammond and Kensington with connections to Chicago, plus a Lake Michigan steamer service.
The commission probing the Port Arthur surrender urges General Stoessel be executed, General Fock served 20 years in the galleys, General Reuss to be expelled from the army, and Admiral Alexeïff reprimanded. Reports note unrest in Tamibro with 80 killed at Kecherook and signs of government plans for possible civil conflict. The Peterhof council backs dissolving parliament, but the emperor delays action as the crisis deepens.
A statement declares leaving Mexico due to rising agitation against foreigners. The note emphasizes safety concerns for non nationals as tensions increase.
E J Mather, part of a 62 person party fleeing antiforeign threats in Mexico, travels through New Orleans to Cincinnati with family. He reports widespread anti foreign sentiment in northern Mexico, fears for Mexican wives and servants, and predicts it may force the United States to send troops across the border to protect Americans.
The American Federation of Labor executive council outlined a campaign to influence elections, urging organized labor to back candidates favorable to workers. It warns against partisanship while promoting legislation for labor rights and protections, with support for lawmakers who back those aims.
The Panama Canal loan bids were opened in New York. The First National Bank of Grafton was awarded 150000 dollars with bids averaging just over 104. Treasury Secretary Shaw praised bidder patriotism and said many private individuals pledged large sums. Depositories will be named for bids of 10.50 or higher to circulate at least 20 million dollars, boosting Treasury cash for upcoming needs. They will require government bonds as security for this deposit program, with potential use of state or municipal bonds later.
Secretary Wilson warns misapprehension about meat inspection scope noting federal law covers only interstate slaughtering and packing plants. He urges state and local officials to pursue thorough cleaning and oversight of firms outside the federal reach. He cites filthy conditions and diseased animal concerns observed in noncovered facilities.
Reports from Van Wert and Madison describe a failed double suicide when Oscar Brenneman revived from a chloroform inhalation while Mayme Wilson, 18, swallowed most of a four ounce vial. The note vowed death together in paradise, burying them in the same coffin. Brenneman recovered. Wilson died. Separate brief items note a "human fly" death in Madison, a peculiar self harm case in Paragould, a contempt reversal in Toledo, and a drowning near Scranton.
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