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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
2
Kiyo Sue Inui of Kobe Japan wins first prize in the University of Michigan annual oratorical contest. The report covers international, political and local events from the past week including strikes, political moves, and notable incidents across the globe.
The report notes numerous riotous scenes involving crowds in Winnipeg Manitoba with no car traffic after 6 pm and scarce daytime patronage.
The Ohio general assembly adjourned after passing reform measures aimed at curbing party lines. Key actions include 2 cent passenger fares, creation of a state railroad commission, regulation of freight rates, salary payments for county officers, abolition of prison labor, repeal of inheritance tax, higher saloon tax, and local option enforcement by petition plus a search and seizure law to aid enforcement.
The Crop Reporter for March 1906 notes Washington state output for 1905: corn 261263 bushels with 16 percent stock on hand March 1 1906 and 82 percent merchantable while 5 percent left county. Wheat 32516810 bushels with 16 percent stock on hand and 77 percent shipped out of county. Oats 8227000 bushels with 26 percent stock on hand and 37 percent shipped out of country.
Governor Folk through Warden Matt Hall of the Jefferson City state prison has leased a coal mine near Waverly. Coal will be mined during the current strike to supply fuel for 15 state institutions. Miners at Waverly are paid 10 percent above the regular scale and do not want to strike. if forced out, the state could operate the mine.
The Oregon Idaho YMCA convention in Portland elected H. E. Neal of Boise as president Louis Adams of Oregon City as vice president C J McKee of McMinnville as secretary and Ray Dozier of Drain as assistant secretary. Mrs Storer widow of the ambassador to Austria, speaks out about the Roosevelt letter affair and her husband’s sudden retirement.
The United Kingdom's revenue for the just-ended fiscal year totaled 769 million 394 thousand 920 dollars, up 3 million 481 thousand 10 dollars from the prior period. Customs fell 6 million 315 thousand 490 dollars and excise fell 2 million 314 thousand 110 dollars, while postal telegraph revenue rose 5 million 400 thousand, estate duties gained 3 million 299 thousand 740, and stamps increased 6 million 400 thousand. The exchequer surplus at year end stood at 24 million 396 thousand 450 dollars.
A London rule bars brokers from advertising under the stock exchange rules. The only allowed notice is a modest window sign reading Blank & Co Stock and Share Brokers. Advertising to non customers excludes brokers from exchange membership.
John Culver of McPherson Iowa collapsed at the Union depot in Denver while walking. Death attributed to heart failure. He was 74 and had retired from business.
San Jose April 2 reports Gonzales Viquez former finance minister has won the presidency of Costa Rica. The announcement confirms his selection as head of state in the republic.
A physician emphasizes steady care and attentive listening as keys to effective treatment. The message underlines that calm, persistent effort builds trust and supports better health outcomes for those seeking help.
The New York World reports a plan backed by major New York merchants and financiers to dispatch 15,000 soldiers in a European launched diversion against Cuba’s Fidel Castro. The operation would remove Castro, install a Venezuelan leader, and involve $5 million and heavy weaponry including Mauser rifles and rapid fire guns. Carlos Fuegerdo, Venezuelan consul, doubted details but noted talk of selling shares in the scheme.
Manager McCarey fixes the Nelson Herrera fight for Friday night May 1. Britt Herman to likely appear in May. Spokane events mention Gordon Glass from Harvard 1906 crew and Sally Stroup’s quick knockout by Kid Scaler in Spokane. Teddy Roosevelt named Idaho baseball captain. Maurice Thompson defeats Kid Parker in a 16th round stoppage. Several regional meetings and associations listed with dates across Montana Idaho and Washington.
The Cosmopolitan launches a series by David Graham Phillips titled The Treason of the Senate. It profiles conspicuously iniquitous senators, starting with Depew in the March issue, and promises to be as notable as Lawson while addressing a larger subject.
In a letter to Congress Secretary Root requests fifty thousand dollars to enable the government to take part in the second annual peace congress, likely to be held next fall.
In Zion City near Chicago a 5000 member Christian Catholic meeting repudiated John Alexander Dowie and elected Willbur Glenn Voliva as leader. Dowie and his wife rejected, son Gladstone sided with Voliva. Dowie accused of deceiving followers and wasting funds. Voliva named as successor amid deposement of other officials. Dowie in Mexico sent telegrams ordering Dean Grainger’s dismissal and promising more changes. Voliva, born 1870 in Indiana, has led church since 1901 in Australia assignment.
The Algeciras conference announced a complete accord on Moroccan reforms. It sets police at ports: France four ports Mogador Saffi Mazagan Rabat, Spain two Teuton Larache, with a Franco Spanish mixed force for Tangier Casa Blanca under an inspector. A special committee will revise the texts.
Republic Steel of St Louis suspends operations citing impending coal strike. The plant, which uses 500 cars of anthracite monthly and employs 1,500 workers, has no storage for coal and will not continue production during the emergency.
New York dispatch reports James Ahearn a 34 year old cabman killed James Black 54 an upholster in Black's flat at E Sixty third street. Ahearn wounded Mary Woods 30 Black's housekeeper and then fatally shot himself dying two hours later. The woman is believed to be dying.
Minister of labor A B Aylesworth reports receipt of a Winnipeg trades and labor council telegram requesting an alien law officer be sent to Winnipeg to handle alleged imported strike breakers from the United States by the city street railway company. The department will investigate at once.
Senator Depew remains ill and in retirement at the Elliott F. Shepard estate behind Scarborough on Hudson. Promises of his return to duty have not been fulfilled as his family’s hopes for full recovery are disappointed. He has been secluded for a month since his sudden departure from Washington.
Mrs Roosevelt and her children Ethel Archie and Quentin arrived in Havana aboard the Mayflower. The party travels with Mrs Roosevelt visiting the city for a diplomatic or social engagement during their trip.
Reports from Scranton and Reading describe miners muting response to strikes while companies post notices they will operate under the mine strike award. Illinois and Texas miners idle for eight hour day celebrations. Kentucky and Missouri districts show varied activity with Ohio and Pittsburgh areas preparing policy meetings as talks continue.
The ceremony in Manila featured three thousand troops and officials including Captain Shimamura of the Japanese navy. Chief Justice Cayetano Arellano administered the oath. Ide pledged policies of McKinley Roosevelt and Taft, emphasized Philippine self rule and tariff barriers removal, and urged agricultural advancement and support for constabulary, army, navy, and federal bureaus.
A recommendation by Lt Gen J C Bates chief of staff and approved by Secretary Taft calls for abandoning a number of western and southwestern army posts to consolidate troops. The plan aims to retain brigade posts and may take two to three years to implement, with Forts Liscum and Davis Alaska Ringgold Texas Missoula Montana Niobrara Nebraska and Reno Oklahoma slated for evacuat ion.
Salt Lake City April 2 Anthony Justin Coleman a waiter at the Wilson hotel shot and killed John F Larson a married man and manager of the C O D Commission on State street near Third South within the city and county building grounds Sunday at about 1230 am Coleman surrendered to police shortly after the shooting.
In Mexico City President Dias opened the spring session of Congress and urged delegates to Rio de Janeiro for the Pan-American Congress in July. He said Mexico adheres to Geneva rules on hospital neutrality in war and would participate in the Hague peace conference. Don Luis Terrazas, a Mexican magnate, reportedly owns vast cattle and horse ranches in Chihuahua with large branded herds and extensive cattle operations.
The Iowa House passed the antipass bill by 76 to 17 with an amendment expanding to all federal offices and a publication clause. The Senate accepts the amendments, paving the way for the measure to become law and require legislators to pay their own way home.
The National Educational Union will hold its conference in Francisco from July 7 to 14, expected to be the largest and most important gathering ever by the organization.
Report notes there will be no general tieup in the Pitamino fields of Indiana despite advices indicating possible arrangements. No further details on entities or dates are provided in the readable text.
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