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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
3
Northwest briefs report Spokane and Northmestion items with accidents police notes and local events. Highlights include wool shipments from Conconully and Wenatchee, a fatal self inflicted wound in Seattle, a river steamer wreck near Wenatchee, and public school graduations and memorial observances across the region.
Reports include Elk City fire, Latah County reunion in Moscow June 7, and a tragic burn death of Charles Harbor’s daughter in Murray. Buckeye Smith located in southern Idaho, Mrs. Ridenbaugh resigns from University of Idaho board, Judge Steele cites U S divorce procedure ruling, possible increase in divorce refusals. Wallace’s Baker meets Crewdson and Opie Read for fishing trip after July 4 with R F Outeault. Dr. Noble says healthy sheep from Wallowa and Washington counties may enter Idaho without dipping. Representative French’s Indian reservation settlement bill advances as rider on the Indian appropriation bill.
The Potomac department G A R Commanders association issues a circular urging restraint from Memorial Day demonstrations that detract from remembering soldiers who died for the nation. It calls for public conscience to recall why May 30 was set aside for honoring the dead, noting many hide selfish interests behind public piety.
After nearly 70 days of debate the Senate passed the railroad rate bill 71 to 3 with Foraker of Ohio and Morgan and Pettus of Alabama opposing. The measure empowers the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix rates and regulate practices, extending to joint fares through rates, with enforcement through federal courts and potential damages to complainants. The act broadens definitions of railroad and transportation and adds protections, penalties, and appellate routes, including circuit and district court jurisdiction.
Prices from Spokane W W and Portland for apples oranges berries and other produce. Includes vegetables like potatoes cabbage lettuce and onions and meats with quotes for beef veal pork and mutton. Also lists eggs dairy products and animal hides with f o b Spokane and regional grain and hay price references.
King Victor Emmanuel inaugurated the Simplon tunnel at Domodossola Italy and rode through 12 miles of tunnel by steam locomotive as electric power was not yet ready. He called the project cyclopic after half a century of study seven years of work and about 15000000 dollars in costs. Premier Sonnino and Swiss officials welcomed the king at Brique with about 500 attendees. Speeches praised the opening after the mountain piercing was completed last February.
In Racine Wisconsin on May 21 two large explosions rocked the city causing fear of an earthquake as Laflin Rand powder mills at Pleasant Prairie exploded. The blast shattered glaze and press rooms and the corning mill, with estimated damage of 25000 dollars. One man was injured and many windows were broken.
Spokane audiences enjoy the Roscian Opera Company in their third week of summer opera at the Spokane Theatre. Stars include Lucia Nola Frank Walters Hilliard Campbell Hazel Davenport with Claude Amsden John Dewey in El Capitan and Souse’s comic pieces. May 28 shows Fra Diavola pending.
The tale follows Fra Diavolo the ruthless yet gallant bandit encountering Lord and Lady Allcash in Italy. After schemes and a near-robbery, Fra Diavolo is killed by Carbineers during an Easter morn chase, while Zerlina is cleared and Lorenzio wins her. All the Comforts of Home opens at the Columbia theatre with Byron Douglas company for laughs.
A Columbia Tennessee woman credits Peruna with curing years of dyspepsia after bed confinement and failed doctor visits. Dr S B Hartman announces a laxative addition to Peruna. Also notes moving pictures of the San Francisco fire to be shown at Columbia theatre.
Federal agents arrest S A D Puter in Alameda while he resisted capture with a revolver. He used alias James William Barr and had planned to sail for China. A Park Avenue room held a Winchester rifle and a Colt revolver as evidence of his weapons cache. President Peirce sets aside Carnegie funds for needy students despite a bars rule for theologians.
Mrs. Jane Farrell of Jersey City recounts relief from heavy backache swelling and dizziness after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She endorses the product and notes improved health, with the pills sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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