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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
7
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for spring blood impurities causing boils pimples and loss of appetite. Claims to cleanse the blood and restore function of stomach liver kidneys and skin. Urges purchase from druggists with liquid or tablets in 100 doses for one dollar.
A northbound Iron Mountain passenger train standing at a station was hit by a southbound train that was slowing. Twenty nine people were injured with four in serious condition. Officials report brake failure on the southbound train. Engines suffered damage but cars remained intact.
A Washington syndicate plans a Spokane to Portland rail and water route via the Columbia River. The Spokane-Columbia River Railroad & Navigation Co will build about 160 miles of standard gauge rail with 64 miles this summer and rest by year end. W F Kyle presides and W S Foster is chief engineer. The project mirrors the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. The piece also notes a German emperor’s daughter and a pile cure advertisement.
In Barcelona on April 2 the gunboat Pinzon seals the port to halt arms shipments to the Carlists. Authorities report multiple rifle seizures at Monistrol, 227 miles northwest of Barcelona, amid ongoing controls.
Claimant promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Refund offered if it fails. Includes E. W. Grove signature on each box and price at 25 cents.
The customer questions Smith's credit while the grocer retorts that he cannot borrow trouble in the establishment. The exchange hints at strained relations over credit and trust.
An old item urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children while noting widespread beliefs about teething remedies. The text reflects period claims about soothing remedies and maternal care.
A Black Hole cliff landslide of 100 acres of timbered land slid into the Columbia River near China Rapids six miles south of Jerome on the Colville reservation. The river backed up eight miles and flowed muddy for hours, washing away Dan Laydon's cabin and a ferry while injuring Laydon.
A rear end collision between two eastbound freights halted on a 30 foot embankment near Delta Ohio. The westbound No 3 passenger rammed the overturned caboose as brakes failed, derailment followed, two Pullmans telescoped, and passengers escaped 30 feet down the embankment. Fire and $100000 damage followed the crash with 100 people uninjured.
Ward brothers and C S Chrysler plan immediate construction of a 40 stamp mill on the Wake Up Jim gold quartz mine near Wallace Idaho after a vein strike reported at 2.5 feet assaying 250 per ton. Other mining notes report strong activity across Oregon Idaho and British Columbia with notable ore shipments progress and claims under development.
Maggie Donovan twelve year old daughter of John G. Donovan of Seattle was swept from the deck of the steamer Santa Barbara by a heavy sea and drowned as the ship passed Cape Mendocino California last Saturday.
Mrs. W. A. Ennis was shot dead at her home near Salisbury Maryland by Goldsborough Bailey who also wounded Alfred Jones. Bailey, said to be intoxicated, attacked seeking Ennis’ son John, while the wife reportedly hid with the Ennis family.
An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward offer and praises F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It notes wholesale distributors and a testimonial line about Cheney’s honesty. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills and tobacco quality in Greece with price ranges and copper demand of 40 000 tons monthly.
Father John Sargieff known as Father John of Cronstadt was attacked in Cronstadt cathedral while about to administer a sacrament. An assailant hit with a loaded cane, smashing the sacred cup. The attacker was arrested. In Russia the penalty for desecrating the sacrament is death.
Howard E. Burton of Leadville Colorado advertises assaying and chemical services with prices for gold silver lead at 1 gold 75 cents for other metals 50 cents zinc or copper 1 cyanide tests and mailing envelopes with full price list on request. References include Carbonate National Bank.
Brigadier General Francis Harrington of the United States Marine Corps retired, died while visiting his son in law Captain Hall at the Algiers naval station in New York last Sunday.
Promote Allen's Foot-Ease powder that cures hot sweating aching and swollen feet as well as corns and ingrowing nails. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Sample mailed free. Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Eureka reports the steamer Newsboy ran ashore at harbor entrance and flipped over in the night. Efforts will be made to haul the vessel into the harbor. Also notes a London appearance of the Japanese cigarette with broad chocolate colored tobacco and a card board tube.
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