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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
3
A digest of cases on tax exemptions for municipal water works and related corporate taxation, property damage exclusions, liquor-violation penalties, interstate telegraph taxes, and water rights. Includes a satirical Riverside-style pamphlet on street vendors and a comic take on watermelon sellers in Baltimore.
A confusing sign at the park entrance reads Cyclists entering full Park must carry beiles implying cyclists must carry something though the word was unclear. Local readers seek clarification on the intended rule or required items for cyclists entering the park.
Chas W Bowman 1st Lieut and Adjt 4th M S M Cav writes from Lanham Md praising Peruna for colds and claiming a severe attack cured in forty eight hours. He says family uses it and recommends it to friends. Peruna contains no narcotics and can be used long term without habit. Free medical advice offered by Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio with confidential correspondence.
Paris reports a rumor of a plot to kill the infant heir to the Russian throne. A dispatch from St Petersburg to Petit Journal alleges a nurse planned to immerse the child in boiling water but the empress intervened to save him. Domestic staff were reportedly dismissed, though details are given under reserve.
An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials. It cites F J Cheney & Co Toledo as endorsers. The piece then notes Germany now leads in tissue paper manufacture, expanding export markets for cigarette and decorative papers.
Lewiston Idaho May 15 the Lewiston and Southern Electric railway began grading at the gateway to the prairie country near Tammany hollow three miles south of Lewiston. Fifty men with teams and scrapers worked in two directions and the force may double. Colonel Judson Spofford had just closed a six mile grading contract with Naylor and Norlin, prompt, while promoters toasted success with Snake river water.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. returns to his Bible class after months away and farewell until fall. Health prevents resuming duties for the season. World reports a gentle near to a general breakdown from overwork.
The Volunteers of America annual report shows 35 000 services conducted in their halls and buildings led by Ballington Booth drawing 1 060 955 attendees during the year.
Various ad blurbs and light notes appear from a historical page. Topics include advertising payoffs, a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease for foot health, a comment on salmon behavior by an English writer, Italian ambassador visits to Sunny Side Arkansas, and a Denver assay company offering precious metal testing services.
An advertisement touts permanent relief after one day’s use of Dr. Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer and promotes a free $2 trial bottle and treatise from Dr. K H Kline Ltd of Philadelphia.
Washington May 13 Attorney General Moody conferred with the president on a successor to Charles B. Bellinger district judge for Oregon who died Friday night. Judge Bellinger was to try the land fraud case against Senator J. H. Mitchell and others. Oregon’s unusual politics may delay a permanent appointment with Judge William H. Hunt of Montana seen as likely to preside.
A reader is urged to try Schilling's Best for comfort and savings. The text notes Philip Verrill Michels has become president of a newly formed Dickens Fellowship branch in New York, with 10 members there and 5000 worldwide.
A brief reflection on tea quality arguing that simple brews can be excellent while finer tea may not exceed good everyday varieties. It contrasts ease of taste with elevating fineness to a higher standard.
Chicago report notes the death of celebrated opera singer Jessie Bartlett Davis at her home aged 46 due to heart disease and nephritis. In Britain a regimental mascot monkey has been dishonorably discharged for AWOL and theft, now serving life in Manchester zoological gardens.
Attorney General Moody holds the eight hour law applies to Isthmian Canal Commission workers on the Isthmus of Panama. The opinion did not cover all desired points and will be returned to the attorney general for further consideration.
After Wednesday's tornado in Snyder Oklahoma all recovered bodies are buried shipped or prepared for shipment. Homeless seek shelter while the wounded receive care. Eleven members of the Fes senden family died and will be sent to Gridley Kansas for burial.
Henry K Bradbury of Hollis Maine who died after practicing law for over fifty years was noted for entering Bowdoin at age 13 and graduating in 1844 at 17. He belonged to a renowned early class and is remembered for his youthful achievement.
The seventh session of the international railway congress closed in Washington on Saturday. Officials announced the eighth session will be held in Berne, Switzerland, five years from now.
An advertisement touts Piso’s Cure for Consumption as the best remedy for coughs and colds, priced at 25 cents. An accompanying quote by E B Pusey reflects on sorrow and anticipation. A statistician notes Australia’s population shift since 1892 with 27,558 gained by arrivals and 29,000 lost to departures.
In Berlin a debate over German American tariff relations shows strong public support for the government granting the most favored nation status to the United States under the new tariff.
Police finished inquiry into Herbert Croker son of ex Tammany leader about his visit to an opium den and several saloons in Kansas City. He died on a Santa Fe train near Newton Friday morning. If relatives do not request it no further action will be taken.
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