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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1905
Page
7
The passing of James N. Tyner at Washington a few months ago reduces Indiana's 13 electoral voters for Abraham Lincoln to three surviving members. The note adds that ether was first used in surgical operations in 1846.
Wheat expert E W Wright of the Portland Oreg onian predicts totals for Oregon Washington and Idaho reaching 50 million bushels. Oregon totals 12 400 000 with county breakdowns. Washington totals 32 800 000 across listed counties. Idaho 4 800 000. Grand total 50 000 000 bushels.
A new railway station costing 6,000,000 is planned for Heidelberg, the German university town. The project promises to improve rail access and boost local growth, with construction slated to begin soon.
Hartford debuts electric street sprayer enabling daily coverage twice that of horse-drawn units. Indians sea perch of 7.5 feet and 460 pounds noted. starlings multiply to pest levels in Australia threatening fruit, prompting call to abate nuisance. Harvard crowds loadings may exceed prior estimates. Berlin Hamburg rail idea with speeds 100 to 125 mph explored. Cradle of Politeness column urges home etiquette and polite training shaping refined children.
Yonkerg Statesman reports a humorous dispute as Mr. and Mrs. Crimsonbeak debate extra hatracks seen last night. She insists only one exists while he claims six or seven appeared, prompting a comic misperception in the hall.
A Detroit Tribune snippet imagines a husband wife dynamic with humorous clarity. The piece presents a man asking if his wife is his better half while a playful dialogue uses Tommy and Papa as stand ins. The satire hints at noisy children prompting the father to address the wife via megaphone at meals.
President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay at 12:40 p.m. receives a cable from the Japanese emperor praising his disinterested efforts for peace in the Far East. The message from Tokio dated Sept 3 thanks Roosevelt for his congratulatory note and lauds his role in establishing peace based on essential principles for regional welfare.
Authorities impose six month prison terms on men from a fanatical group traveling across the prairie in search of a Messiah near Yorktown in N W T. The outbreak stems from nude pilgrimages by wheat growers in western Canada raising concerns over public order.
The board of consulting engineers discussed organization details and plans to visit the isthmus. No formal action has been taken yet, but it is practically decided they will accept Chairman Shonts's invitation to tour the isthmus after the commission’s Panama meeting at month’s end.
The notice notes a restaurant on Spring Street near Mercer in New York City bearing the historic name Aaron Burr. Across the street an adjacent sign names Alexander Hamilton, a carpenter and builder.
Morning Post correspondent reports Turkish expedition in Turkish Arabia completes task. Troops seize Sana the provincial capital after operations begun in July and rebels flee in all directions.
Howard E. Burton announces survey details for township and section grids and lists assay prices for metals. He offers mailing envelopes, price lists, and services in Leadville Colorado with reference to the Carbonate National Bank.
To prevent age disputes, Swiss steamboat lines define passenger measures. Children under two feet ride free, those under four feet pay half fare, and dogs qualify for half price as well.
A clever elephant in New York draws crowds by bowling and using chalk to record its pinfall, turning the alley into a live spectacle as it keeps score with its trunk.
Column notes that Belgium does not carry out death sentences due to King Leopold's pledge to his mother during her illness. It also mentions Piso's Cure for Consumption as a cold remedy and observes Japan’s strict law banning tobacco use by boys under 20.
Last year Salem Massachusetts offered prizes to boys for killing brown tail moths. The boys destroyed 375000 nests representing about 112000000 caterpillars, leaving a vivid public-spirited image in local memory.
Secretary Taft notes only seven percent of Filipinos understand Spanish. He says the question between teaching 93 percent and 100 percent is to teach them all English, promising thorough effort.
A striking remark notes how a small treat can sway buyer trust as a grocer refunds money when preferences clash. The piece highlights consumer power and the fragility of local markets in everyday trade.
Mr and Mrs Delorme of Worcester Massachusetts marked their golden wedding anniversary with a mass attended by a choir consisting of 41 of their grandchildren, highlighting a large family celebration.
Special rates to Chicago St Louis Omaha and more from Spokane with return trips listed. Fares include 64 dollars to Chicago and other city pairings with 90 day limit and stopovers both ways. Details from Geo J Mohler Spokane agent. Marquis of Ely country seat transformed from a stable into a hunting lodge with no remaining stable features.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Base powder to cure hot sweating aching swollen feet corns ingrown nails and bunions. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with free sample mailed. Field Marshal Oyama shown with a chin beard in a photograph resembling the late Paul Kruger.
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