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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
6
A roundup of notable items across Washington Idaho Montana and Oregon highlights accidents and personal events from regional exchanges. The outlook remains bright as varied incidents unfold with local details and involved individuals.
Farmers predict large grain crops across Columbia county and Garfield county while Walla Walla and the Natchee valley expect historic yields. The Spokane river claims another drowning victim Irving S Smith. An ice factory is rising at Pomeroy and a $75 000 county courthouse is planned in North Yakima.
State firemen gathering in Lewiston from September 5 to 8 drew sixty Idaho Press association members and families to the Lewis and Clark exposition. Wheat prospects brighten for Latah county as fall and winter crops look favorable. William B. Dew is promoted to bonded superintendent at Fort Lapwai Indian school, succeeding F. G. Mattoon. Shoshone County to spend 6250 on two new roads. Nez Perce County Fair set for October 3 to 7. Boise commissioners grant right of way for a local project.
Montana Pioneers plan a Helena reunion October 3 5. B P O E state convention set for Anaconda July 24 recognized. Great Falls hosts Montana State Federation of Labor August 1. Senator Clark undergoes brain abscess surgery in New York City with favorable outlook. Sanders memorial building proposed at Montana Wesleyan University Helena. Barnes King Kendall mine payout anticipated July 20 suggests a $30 000 dividend after June clean up totaling $54 000. Congressman Dixon notes 500 men surveying the Flathead reservation for eventual open land. Dan Bowman commits suicide at Gardiner following fiancé death. Charles Smith gets seven years in Deer Lodge for counterfeiting. Milk River irrigation plan board announced Browning July 24 meeting. Basin mining man M L Hewett touts Montana Northern railroad with $6 000 000 capital to connect Great Northern and Northern Pacific.
Kamoo a Nez Perce man was killed when hit by an eastbound freight train. J Lower a rancher died from poisonous gas after collapsing in a 90 foot well on Stephens ranch near Milton. Senator Mitchell’s motion for a new trial in land fraud cases was overruled. Trail concessionaires sue in state circuit court to keep attractions open on Sundays at the Lewis and Clark Fair.
Exports of American built automobiles have increased by 40 percent over the past 12 months, reflecting growing international demand and stronger production. The report highlights the sustained uptick in foreign sales and potential market expansion opportunities.
A weekly digest notes Russia famine predictions unfounded by crop data. Washington reports Governor Carter of Honolulu may reconsider resignation. Russo French commercial talks begin in St Petersburg. Reports say epidemics spread among Russians as Japanese fear unrest. Southern Pacific plans replacing Japanese workers with Greeks. Chaffee leads officers to French maneuvers sails Aug 19 from New York. Universalist church elects Frederick W. Perkins of Lynn as president. Violent clashes in Lodz kill three, injure six amid antigovernment protests. Train wreck near Upton kills four, injures eight. Santa Fe freight boiler explosion at Kingman kills two.
Governor Warfield of Maryland assembled a large scrapbook of newspaper clippings about the death of Lloyd Lowndes. The volume is to be filed in the estate archives at Annapolis.
Tokyo reports a July 11 12 clash that drove Russian forces from Darline and nearby areas toward Mauka and sealed Japanese occupation of south Sakhalin. Eighty prisoners fell to the Japanese including Lieutenant Maxamita as four field pieces a machine gun and ammo stores were captured. Japanese losses were about 70 with Russians losing 160. Admiral Yamada notes the Izumrud wrecked and unsalvageable after grounding near Vladimir Bay following pursuit by Japanese ships.
President Roosevelt orders a thorough probe into leaks from the agriculture department concerning the cotton report. He prioritizes punishment for those responsible, with Assistant Statistician Holmes facing potential arrest if indictable under current law. The inquiry is referred to the Department of Justice and Solicitor General Hoyt conducts a full investigation.
The Japanese cruiser Takasago struck a mine off December's end and sank with 500 aboard. Captain Ishibashi ordered life belts and no jumping until sinking. The crew sang the national anthem and emperor’s cheer, then Gallant Sailors as they faced death. Only 133 rescued.
A circular from Equitable Life Assurance notes Thomas F. Ryan agreed with three trustees of his holdings and new directors to sell the stock back to the society. He will recover his purchase price plus 4 percent interest, effectively mutualizing the stake.
General W. W. Blackmar, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, died in Boise Idaho at 5 PM Sunday during a West I tour with his wife at his side. Body to be shipped to Boston for funeral. John R. King acts as commander in chief.
In Honolulu Koreans raise funds to send Rev. P. T. Yon a Korean Methodist minister to Washington to seek Roosevelt’s aid in prompting peace talks. Yon aims for Korea to become independent within 20 years if fit for self government, asking Japan to grant independence similar to Cuba after the Spanish-American War. A memorial was given to Secretary Taft, who called it delicate and offered a letter of introduction to the president.
A chapel roof collapsed at the women's hospital in Fermo Italy during mass on Sunday killing 16 women and 50 children and injuring 16 women and many children rescuers pulled survivors from the rubble and the injured were removed from the ruins
General Maximovitch governing Warsaw issues a blanket ban on illegal assemblies processions and gatherings across Poland. The government asserts it will enforce strict order and take stern measures against all manifestants.
The Saturday talks between telegraphers and Great Northern and Northern Pacific executives yielded unusually amicable progress. President H. B. Perham said a settlement on the issues appeared closer, though talks may extend 30 to 40 days with each demand item examined thoroughly.
The salaries of Russian plenipotentiaries are fixed at 200 dollars per day each with an additional 7500 dollar allowance for travel and other expenses.
Baron Bis trom, a large landowner, was killed and Baron Hahn, another land owner, wounded by agitators in Milan Russia on July 17. The attackers caused widespread violence as authorities investigate the incident and assess the motives behind the attack.
New York plans a truant school modeled on the St. Charles boys home near Chicago. The cottage plan buildings will be placed on the Garritson farm in Jamaica, Long Island, to serve delinquent youth.
William Gordon, night watchman at the E K Wood mill in Hoquiam, is under arrest on burglary charges after entering the warehouse unlawfully with a sack and tools, 200 keys and disguises found at his home. Gordon, trusted for 16 years, faces a surprising exposure amid missing company items.
Portland reports letters have been sent to mayors of Oregon Washington and Idaho inviting official delegates to attend the Lewis and Clark Civics Congress at the Amuditorium during the Lewis and Clark exposition from August 14 to 19. A concurrent convention of cities will discuss mutual regulations and legislation and a possible league of northwest cities.
Port Angeles reports United States lightship No.67 towed in a helpless condition with mangled corpses and several scorched men after a boiler explosion. The Tricolor brought her from San Francisco to Neah Bay. Pioneer now hauls the disabled vessel upriver as steam powers its progress. Suspected overpressure during a planned release for repairs may have caused the accident.
Victor H Metcalf secretary of commerce and labor traveled through Seattle on Monday morning en route to California. He came to study the Chinese exclusion question and said friendly U S China relations would benefit all nations as China wakes. He noted that educated Chinese sons should be allowed to study in America.
In Coeur d Alene Idaho on Monday afternoon the Idaho of the Red Collar line struck the Bonita owned by McDonald and Reynolds about three miles above Chatcolet bridge. The Bonita reached shore before sinking and all 100 passengers aboard were saved. The Idaho was moving downstream while the Bonita was heading upriver to the head of navigation.
The Clyde of Stillwater was struck by a tornado halfway between Winona and Wabasha, overturned, sank in 18 feet of water, and was a total loss with its raft of logs in tow. The boat belonged to Bronson and Folsom of Stillwater. In Chehalis, Washington, Joe Bonnett, 24, was murdered at Pe Ell in a drunken attack. Makowski and another man were arrested as a group member fled.
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