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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
4
A roundup from the Northwest region lists deaths, accidents, and developments including the formation of the Lincoln County Medical Association, Sprague mill reopening, Hopkins and Nichol deaths, Yakima and Spokane area happenings, rail and river traffic notes, and a state valuation total of 80.7 million for 1906 with a rise over 1905.
Idaho notes report harvest is underway in Potlatch country as farmers watch a new combination thresher in Edward Stowell's field at Fairview. The Lewiston Clarkston fair aims to be the territory’s biggest, with Lane citizens hosting a successful fete and barbecue. A possible long-term vocal paralysis risks Mrs achman after a Lewiston shooting by her husband S S Leachman, who then killed himself.
A Troy business block burned with an estimated 10000 loss and unknown origin. A decomposed body likely of Thomas Lee was found in the river below Helena. George Fellows suffocated while trying to fight a car fire near Snowden. Bozeman crops suffer from heavy rains. The Montana Federation of Labor adjourned sine die after a large convention in Helena. R W Fisher surveys Bitter Root orchard conditions. Attorney General Galen limits county reward powers. John Ries walks out of hospital after back injuries from a mining accident.
A bomb at Premier Stolypin's Aptenassy island residence on a public reception killed 32 and wounded 82, including the premier's daughter, his son, and several officials. The blast destroyed parts of the house and killed two conspirators, with two more dead by Sunday night.
Ex governor T T Geer holds a half interest in the Pendleton Daily Tribune. An 18 month old infant girl at the Thoeny farm was tossed by a cow and landed on a harrow with minor injuries. At Baker City, L M Gosney and Mrs Katherine Gibson married recently. A 17 month old Pendleton child died after drinking fly poison left within reach.
In St Petersburg officials deny a Paris Temps report that John D. Rockefeller offered through Count Witte to lend $100 million in gold at the year's start in exchange for a Baltic-Black Sea canal concession. The statement is deemed untrue by authoritative sources.
Two slight earthquakes shook Valparaiso Friday night. Officials warn continued rain could trigger a broader health scare, with fears of a serious epidemic if rain persists.
J C Harkbrode reports gold on the Toledo placer near Troy Idaho Ozark runs day and night near Pierce City Idaho Wild Rose mine employs about 10 men Hal Shaw heads the Idaho dredge F Augustus Heinze likely to control Rex mine near Wallace A cave collapse at Bonanza mine Geiser Ore kills two miners Tom Beall relocates to Bitter Root area 50 ton mill at Amiga mine Mas todon mine equipment ordered in Idaho New silver lead district found in Nevada Zinc ore body near Mazamas Mount Baker district Quincy Junior mine bought by Michigan stockholders Richard III mine near Ladysmith B C copper ledge growth Crossing Tyee mine copper ledge may cross Richard III Shipment of 150 tons ore from Dominion Copper Idaho to Boundary Falls Reindeer mine tunnel ore rich 4 5 percent copper Formosa claim patents Formosa John Gleason Ed Desaulnier between Wallace and Gem Ajax mine Gorge gulch Heinze to acquire Coeur d Alenes Cooney group Burke Burke claims sale Iron Mask mine Rossland price 70 000 to 80 000 judged low given richness.
The Spokane theatre in Spokane opens September 2 with Uncle Josh Perkins for two nights and lists shows through September 30. September 7 The World September 9 10 The Royal Chief September 14 15 Hi Henrys Minstrels September 16 22 The Roscinas September 24 26 The Juvenile Bostonians September 27 28 Checkers September 30 October 1 The Maid and the Mummy.
Two Blanchard brothers Al fred and Frank in Springfield were shot and fatally wounded by George Niles after assaulting him over his attention to their sister. Niles had longtime courtship in conflict with the parents over her age and consent.
A Kansas farmer reports corn stalks towering above ground level requiring trumpets to hear activity. The item reflects rural humor on crop growth and attention to field conditions. A separate quip notes conferees sharing a single view, yet nothing to divide.
San Francisco August 27 street railway traffic largely halted as 2000 United Railroads workers strike for 3 per day of eight hours. California and Geary lines operate sparse service. minor unrest occurs at Fillmore and Turk. Mayor Schmitz failed to avert walkout. talks promise a long, bitter dispute with possible contract changes upon return to work.
Prof E E Elliott of Washington State College Pullman donates a solid silver cup for the best herd of beef cattle exhibited at the Spokane Interstate fair opening September 24. Herd must be one male and four females, owned and exhibited by an amateur breeder. Dr S B Nelson of the same school donates a silver cup for the best pair of mares and geldings hitched to a vehicle weighing at least 2800 pounds with at least five entries.
Report from Leonard Kentucky describes a pitched battle at a railway camp near Crab Orchard involving an officer's posse and a gang of black workers led by T. F. Powers. Powers and C. F. White were killed, while William Barker and three black workers were injured.
The Sumner transport returns from Cuba with the Santiago Battlefield Commission and a large officer party for dedication ceremonies on Fort El Viso near El Caney. The event includes monuments at Guantanamo, Daiquiri, Siboney, and a planned blockhouse roster. The Cuban republic and U S forces participate, drawing about 10,000 onlookers in Santiago.
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