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Newspaper

Shoshone Journal

Location

Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1904

Page

2

Wallaces drownings and fires haunt Idaho news items

The Wallace area reports multiple fatalities including Jack Matthern drowned in the Snake River near Pittsburg bar and Henry Staning killed by a rifle discharge. Other incidents include drownings, a jailbreak of a child, and a fatal horse accident. Fire destroyed homes on Mann Creek, with broom corn crop rising in Caldwell and a price record set for a front foot of Helen realty.

Jack Matthern Bnake River Pittsburg Jerry Riordan Holse County Wallace B Chave Mann Creek Washington County Albert Duffer Meadows Lyzarcid Myrtle Taylor Henry Staning Wardner Mr. Wondhouse Holeo Realty Main Street Caldwell John W. Womack Payette Emmet Alsth Womon

Attack Renewed at Port Arthur Amid Mixed Reports

Russian advices claim renewed Japanese attacks on the remaining outer positions at Port Arthur. Russian papers express relief over Port Arthur defense, citing Stoessel’s report with limited details and praising the navy. An engagement near Cheron is noted as possible between belligerent warships, observed from an advantageous vantage point.

Port Arthur Aussian Army Stoessel Cruie Furrat Biemarck Chyfeo Harbor Cheron Fran

West Missouri Senator George Graham West Dies at Sweet Springs

After weeks hovering between life and death former Missouri Senator George Graham West died at Sweet Springs on Tuesday. He had been near death for three days and died in a coma after a final decline. Governor Dockery issued a death proclamation as a state funeral committee of 100 men was formed to attend his service led by Senators F. M. Cockrell and William J. Stone.

George Graham West Missouri Sweet Springs Conavious Dockery Baw George Graham Vest Bonator West F. M. Cockrell William J. Stone

Dynamited Residence in Mutte Mont Blown by Explosive

The residence of Mrs. Bella Powers in Mutte Montana was destroyed by a dynamite blast at 1 am Tuesday. Three unknown men planted giant powder in a closet and fled after lighting the fuse. Neighbors including Guy Sweet and his wife, Tom Howie, and Mr and Mrs Swan Johnson were injured. Police suspect the blast targeted Colorado refuges who had crowded into the town.

Bella Powers Mutte Mont Guy Sweet Sweet Tom Howie Swan Johnson Colorado Butte

The Turkish Situation At Cabinet Meeting

Secretary Hay spent considerable time at the Tuesday cabinet meeting explaining why his request to send the American European squadron to Smyrna and Constantinople failed. Negotiations with the Porte have begun and if they fail, Leishman may resign and return aboard the American flagship, creating a tense scenario.

Hay Smyrna Comstantinople Porte Leishman Hia Post Uwe

Labor Struggle in Chicago Meat Route Riots

A march to move meat from Stockyards to Fulton market along Randolph street sparked clashes between police and strike supporters in Chicago. Four miles of route caused numerous fights. About a hundred shots were fired by police and marchers but no injuries from bullets. Two officers were injured.

Fulton Randolph Street Chicago Pollce Eee Poller Foot

Disaster on the Denver Rio Grande near Eden Colo

A passenger train plunged through a trestle at Dry Creek near Eden seven miles north of Pueblo. The wreck killed most aboard two passenger cars and a baggage car, with seventy six bodies recovered and fifty identified. Only three escaped death from the flooded debris as sleepers and a diner remained intact on the track edge.

Eden Pueblo Colo Steele's Hollow Dry Creek Abyan Charles Hindman Frank Mayfeld Hindman Mayfield

Bridge Incident Sparks Telegraph Alarm After Bank Caves

A bridge floated toward a curve formed by a caving bank and slid from the water. A man rushed to a nearby telegraph office to report the danger. Two sleeping cars and the diner halted at the brink of the hungry chasm.

Rumors Ferry Port Arthur Fall Rumors Disputed

City of St. Petersburg rife with rumors that Port Arthur fell after Chefoo reports of an assault. No confirmation exists. Japanese delay in outer works and fortress capture fuels impatience as Liaoyang news remains unchanged and Kuropatkin’s strong positions endure.

St. Petersburg Port Arthur Chefoo Chiyoda Itsukushima Liaoyang Isakhard Kuropatkin

Superior Judge rules against labor union picketing in San Francisco

In San Francisco Judge Hunt ruled against the legality of picketing and boycotting by labor unions in the case E. G. Pierce vs the local Stablemen’s union. The union had picketed the plaintiff’s stables after he refused to discharge a non union man for a union replacement at a walking delegate’s demand. A permanent injunction against further boycott actions was sought. Meanwhile George Redding, a Black man, allegedly attempted to assault Margaret Flynn, a domestic worker for banker Moritz Scheeline of Reno. Upon threat and crowd pressure, authorities moved him to Virginia City for safety.

Hunt San Francisco E. G. Pierce George Redding Margaret Flynn Moritz Scheeline Reno Novara Virpoe City

Southerly Tatchekine defenses seek to hold ground

Hai-Cheng marks Gen Kouropatkin's southern strong position after Japanese occupation. The large Ghinero city sits behind old walls now ineffective in modern warfare. Russian forces would rely on earthworks and hill guns if pressed, while Oku's army moves toward Tatcheklao and Takushan under Gen Nodzu.

Tatchekine Hai-Cheng Kouropatkin Oku Takushan Nodzu

Famed Fighters of India and Their Noted Warrior Races

A native officer extols Indian soldiers noting the Sikhs and reformist Hindus as eminent fighters. He cites Punjab castes the Jats and Dogras, the Pathans now Mohammedans, and Gurkhas of Nepal as indomitable. Gurkhas win praise for discipline, manners, and bravery, with officers valuing their Hindoo origins.

India Indiana Europe Punjab Nepal

Toledo City Oath Records and Patent Cure Claim

A fragmented notice from Toledo describes Pras J. Canny taking oath regarding a 18 centon roise and a pledge by Cumner & Co to pay one hundred dollars for each incurable cataract case. It promotes Hall's Catarrol Cure and J Cherney & Co advertising with testimonials and a 25 cent pill.

Oma Citt Toledo Pons Cour Pras J. Canny J. Cumner & Co Catanau J. Cheney

Where Eagles Build Nests Among Scottish Hills

A writer on eagle habits describes nesting in inaccessible cliffs and ancient pines. Eagles lay two to three eggs in April with nests emerging late March, often on small rocks or ledges. They may attack intruders less often than believed and a single bird may linger near a looted site for years.

Eyrie

Cure for Sleeplessness On a Cold Night

Advice notes sleeplessness comes from a cold head. covering the head with a silk handkerchief is said to induce sleep in nine of ten cases. Medical authority is not cited. The tip reflects period home remedies emphasizing simple wraps for comfort.

Seaweed Ranked Richer Nutrition Among Vegetables

A remark on dry seaweed noting it surpasses oat meal and Indian corn in nitrogenous content and ranks as a highly nutritious vegetable food. The statement frames seaweed as substantial though not a top epicurean diet.

Old Fashioned Dyspepsia Healed by Grape-Nuts and Postum

A patient recounts two years of dyspepsia with food refusal and sour stomach. After trying Grape-Nuts and cream on advice from an elderly woman, symptoms vanished, digestion improved, and weight rose from 98 to 125 pounds. The testimonial credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with full recovery and urges reading The Road to Wellness.

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