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Kennewick Courier

Location

Kennewick, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1906

Page

2

Royal wedding of King Alfonso and Princess Victoria in Madrid

King Alfonso and Queen Victoria narrowly escaped a bomb attack during their Madrid wedding celebrations. Sixteen people were killed and many wounded. a royal bullfight followed amid somber mood as 60,000 spectators watched in the arena.

Alfonso Spain Madrid Asturias Victoria King Alfonso Queen Victoria Medina Coeli Alba Tobar Roaal Carabanchel Camp Alfonzo

Wisconsin Social Democrats Call for Senate Abolition

In a state convention the Wisconsin social democrats nominate a full ticket headed by Governor W. R. Gaylord and push a platform to abolish the U S Senate. They favor nationalizing trusts and railroads, electing judges by district voters, and recall of all elective officers by a three fourths constituency vote.

Social Democrats of Wisconsin W. R. Gaylord William Kauffmann Charles V. Schmidt Joseph Ammann H. W. Bistorius United States United States Senate

Miners Demand Bail for Leaders Held in Idaho Case

The Western Federation of Miners at Denver adopts resolutions protesting the imprisonment of Moyer Haywood and Pettibone in Idaho and condemning the conduct of governors and mine owners. They demand immediate trial or bonds, and direct copies to President Roosevelt and Senator Patterson.

Western Federation of Miners Denver Col Idaho Cananea Mexico Moyer Haywood Gooding McDonald Mineowners’ Association Roosevelt Patterson Washington, D.C

Tangier Fighting Flare As Pretender Advances

Fighting between sultan forces and the pretender renews. The pretender drives back sultan troops inflicting losses and devastates the loyal Riff territory.

Tangier

Trade to China Piles Up

A Commerce and Labor Department bulletin notes rapid growth in U. S. trade with China over the past decade with rising exports and imports, highlighting China as a growing partner for American commerce.

China United States Department of Commerce and Labor

Prominent Mexican Dead

Major Robert Gorusch a leading Mexico City resident aged 79 has died. He served as the personal representative of the late Collis P Huntington and played a major role in railway construction for fifty years.

Robert Gorusch Mexico City Collis P. Huntington

Chinese pledge on customs security for foreign obligations

The Chinese government has given its written assurance to Mr Carnegie the British charge d affaires. The document specifies the period for which customs will be pledged as security for foreign obligations.

Mr. Carnegie

Cananea Quiet as Martial Law Enforced

Cananea returns to normal after martial law is proclaimed. Colonel Kosterlisky disarms all, with 36 Mexicans and six Americans killed in the fighting. American volunteers from Naco have left Bisbee, and Fort Huachuca cavalry may be recalled to post if no longer needed.

Uncle Sam Bisbee Ariz Cananea Naco Ysabel Sonora Kosteriisky Kosterlisky Torres Greene Washington Fort Huachuca Mexico Bell Taft Steadman Fort Huachuaca

Mexico Tells of Outbreak Amid Mine Strike

Mexico City reports from Cananea Sonora say the initial Mexican employee strike against mining firms was peaceful at first. Protest claimed unfair treatment and preference for Americans, leading to confrontations and fires as authorities move to quell rioting and arrest those responsible.

Mexico City Cananea Sonora Luis Torres Ysabel

Mrs Paget Wins Big In April Bridge and Poker

Mrs Almerie Hugh Paget formerly Pauline Whitney won seven thousand dollars in April at bridge whist and poker. The titled socialite is known for skill at both games and has invested forty thousand dollars to lease and modernize Mrs Hatmann’s Berkeley Square residence in Mayfair.

London Almerie Hugh Paget Pauline Whitney William C. Whitney

Find Total of Adams' Theft

The senate committee on judiciary recommends a $12 000 appropriation for compensation of a special master in United States v George E Adams. The case concerns embezzlement from the Seattle assay office to ascertain losses to depositors and determine settlement. It is believed the total embezzlement may approach $100 000 and Adams has property held by the U S court to cover the loss.

Senate Committee On Judiciary United States George E. Adams United States Assay Office Seattle Adams United States Court

Refusal to Raise Wages for Pacific Sailors

The executive committee of the United Shipping and Transportation association refused the sailors union demand for a five dollar monthly wage advance for all seamen and waiters and extra time for firemen. It stated Pacific coast sailors already receive higher wages than those in other world regions.

Sailors’ Union United Shipping & Transportation Association Pacific Coast

Tragic Trolley Disaster Kills Seven in Providence

A 15 seated open car chartered by a private party overturned on a sharp East Providence curve as fog hampered visibility. Seven passengers died and about twenty were injured, with two more expected to die. Motorman W J Laughcher was unfamiliar with the route and could not foresee the curve, efforts to rescue involved a joist lever and stone fulcrums.

Providence R. I Crescent Park East Providence George Atcherson Edward F. Brennan Alice Franklin Enrico Gamboni John Gavin Angelo Germain Gustave Guertin William W. Luther Bertha M. Kelley John Schneider Ethel Whitley W. J. Laughcher George Atkinson

Navy to Expel Japanese from Service July First

Secretary Bona parte orders removal of all alien Japanese from navy rosters effective July 1 unless citizenship papers or declarations are filed. No Japanese may serve unless renouncing the emperor. Japanese stewards to be replaced by American negroes. shipboard searches prompted the action after a midshipman found a steward drawing plans of turret areas.

Bonaparte Washington

Swims 30 Miles to Safety After Boat Capsize

Edward Devauchelle survived a boat capsizing off Maui Island with three native companions drowned. He swam 30 miles, rested on a rock after 17 hours, slept Wednesday, then swam two more miles to Molokai. One native sank after ten hours. Devauchelle’s endurance saved him.

Edward Devauchelle Maui Island Honolulu Devauchelle Molokai

Riots Renewed at Cananea End in Multiple Fatalities

Renewed trouble erupted Saturday night in Cananea between striking Mexicans at Colonel W. C. Green s mines and the rurales under Colonel Kosterlitski. Seven rioters were killed and 13 injured. one rural officer was shot but not seriously hurt. About 200 Mexican soldiers from Hermosillo arrived as guarding measures. All American women and many upper class Mexicans are quartered in Colonel Greene s home under guard.

Cananea W. C. Green Kosterlitski Hermosillo

Eight Hour Day Standoff in Morenci Mines

Arizona Copper Company workers in Morenci strike for an eight hour day and are promised the change starting July 1. Meanwhile Detroit Copper Company attempts to break the strike by hiring many San Francisco refugees to resume work.

Arizona Copper Company Morenci Detroit Copper Company San Francisco

Murder trial delayed as three defendants held in jail

State attorneys for Moyer Haywood and Pettibone in the Steunenberg murder case filed a continuance motion citing federal habeas corpus rulings. The motion was granted and all proceedings stayed. Defense lawyers, led by C. S. Darrow, said no further steps would be taken this year.

Moyer Pettibone Haywood Frank Steunenberg United States United States Supreme Court Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone C. S. Darrow

Intercollegiate meet highlights at Evanston and Chicago

The sixth annual Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association meet at Northwestern field Evanston featured a new world pole vault record and a 12 ft 4% in leap by Leroy Samse of Indiana. Michigan led with 62 4 5 points, Chicago second, Iowa Normal third, while Garrels of Michigan won multiple events including the discus and 120 yard hurdles.

Billy A Okanogan County Washington George Anderson England Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association Northwestern Evanston Chicago University of Michigan University of Chicago Iowa State Normal Leroy Samse Indiana University Garrels Michigan Iowa ENON

Raid on Ancona Uncovers Anarchist Plot

Italian police raided houses in Ancona on the Adriatic, arresting barber Gabbianelli and 12 other anarchists. The crackdown followed tips of a plot against King Alfonso and an attempted Madrid assassination, with Spanish police also notified.

Ancona Adriatic Rome Gabbianelli Alfonso Madrid

Critic's Daughter Killed in Morristown Runaway

Miss Minnie Wheeler of New York daughter of the late A. C. Wheeler a famed dramatic critic was killed in a runaway accident at Morristown New Jersey. Simultaneously reports say Korean rebels in Hongju murdered 30 members of a political society and looted extensively.

Minnie Wheeler New York A. C. Wheeler Crinkle Morristown N. J Hongju Korea

World News Snippets From Across the Globe

A weekly panorama notes Arizona and New Mexico gaining right to vote on joint statehood while Oklahoma mineral lands are set aside for state benefit. Egypt fears Britain, Archbishop Ireland reaches New York, and Butte sees record spring construction. Notable deaths include George Sikes in Helena and Earl Ferris in Washington.

Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Egypt Britain Archbishop Ireland St. Paul New York la Touraine Havre Butte George W. Sikes Helena Bright Senate Panama Canal United States Sweden Norway Metropole Leopold Congo Italy Alâeddin Pasha Wali Archipelago Emma Watson Claus Spreckels San Francisco John W. Ferris Bill Miner Kamloops B. C William Dunn Lewis Colquhoun Clarence Eddy Joseph R.burton Abilere Kansas Foster Dwight Coburn Burton Coburn Roosevelt Indianapolis National Association of Retail Druggists Department of Justice Oregon George Chamberlain Earl Ferris Entiat Wenatchee Wash Trinidad Columbia John R. Maxwell Iowa Sa Francisco Oakland

Jews Mourn Davitt in Kishineff Meeting

In Kishineff Russia a large Jewish gathering expressed sorrow for Irish patriot Michael Davitt. An address of condolence to his widow was drafted. Davitt had administered a 1903 US fund for Kishineff massacre victims and earned warm respect from Bessarabian Jews.

Israel Kishineff Russia Michael Davitt

Government preserves native songs amid riots and copyrights

A year ago a bureau was created to preserve native songs within the interior department. Some items surfaced in orchestra and opera selections and the government began copyrighting them. Credits will go to either the government or the people when used. Riots in Kiangsi and suppression noted with several casualties and prisoners.

Department of Interior Governent

Tribute to Carl Schurz headline service in Chicago

Memorial services for Carl Schurz were conducted Sunday in a Chicago auditorium that was filled to capacity as attendees gathered to honor the late statesman and reformer. A speaker urged humility and uplift through service, reframing the tribute with a call to positive action.

Carl Schurz Schurz Chicago

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