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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1904
Page
3
A historic account of the Iroquois Theater fire on December 3 with 600 lives lost unfolds through vivid, harrowing scenes. Fire, smoke, and a panicked crowd trapped in upper seating areas lead to mass casualties as mothers cry for children, rescue attempts fail, and firemen race to pull bodies from the tangled aisles.
A Tokyo dispatch reports rising war tension between Japan and Russia with Korea expected as the first theater. If Russia delays or replies unsatisfactorily, Japan likely to begin combat soon. Japan accelerates naval and land plans, seeking stations and supplies in Korea.
Mrs P Brunzél wife of P Brappet a stock dealer at 2111 Grand Ave Everett Washington says for fifteen years she suffered back pain and poor sleep After taking five boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills she feels like a different woman The pills relieved the pain and made her sleep refreshingly peaceful Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells Doan's Kidney Pills for 68 cents a box through all druggists.
Seven theatre employees in Chicago were arrested on orders from Chief ONeil charged as accessories to manslaughter. They include stage manager Wi Mam Carleton journeyman Txi ward Cummings and five stage hands. They await coroner's jury verdict.
The city marks the toll of 10 lives lost in the Iroquois Theatre disaster as New Year’s Eve celebrations are urged to be canceled by Mayor Carter Harrison in a formal proclamation.
San Domingo remains blocked as forces of a new provisional government led by General Pelletier march on the capital. Morales government struggles with finances and rations for troops. The American minister Powell moved the legation inside city limits after Morales returned Tuesday night. Puerto Plata sustained bombardment. Morales acts to defend the city amid uncertain damage.
Southern Pacific fitted a car with the latest improvements and will send it on divisions to instruct employees in new railroading methods. The plan is for the car to travel the entire Pacific system, stopping at terminals where workers can be trained in necessary tasks to improve proficiency.
A fragment describes Korean fields where nine men push large spades with eight foot handles while ropes lift earth in tiny amounts. The text shifts to an ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure, claiming medical efficacy and listing U S Cheney & Co as manufacturers.
During Napoleon III era the prefect Jam vier de la Monte learned revolutionaries planned to hiss the emperor and empress in Evreux. He offered a reckless bargain to lock them up or face accusations of cowardice, then released them after the visit, prompting their cheers and his quip about not overdoing it. An absurd Virginia minister anecdote follows about a lost ox and a quip on the Lord giveth.
A physician recounts years of coffee use and heart palpitations until a severe attack prompted him to switch to Postum. With proper brewing he notices rich flavor and no heart trouble, advising friends and patients to quit coffee. The Postum Co. promotes its product and the book The Road to Wellville.
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