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Newspaper
The Clayton Citizen
Location
Clayton, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1906
Page
6
Interesting Eteme gathers world news in a condensed form. The column reports Dowle abandoning a Mexico visit, Magoon to Cuba, Funston appointed to Cuba command, Palma in Matanzas, and many political and military updates from the Americas and Europe. It covers disasters, elections, treaties, and notable deaths with a steady, telegraphic tone.
Louis Wagner drives the winning French car to victory in the third Vanderbilt Cup race on the Long Island turnpike. Italy, France, and Germany follow in a 297.1 mile event watched by over 200 000 spectators. A spectator near Krug's corner is killed as crowds flood the course and several others are injured in crashes and incidents during the tense finish.
At a Denver meeting at the Savoy hotel Democratic nominees for governor lieutenant governor treasurer auditor secretary of state superintendent of schools regent of the state university justices of the supreme court and congressman at large signed letters withdrawing from the Lindsey ticket. Present were Alva Adams EB M Ammons B Drach Andrew Sandberg H W Havens Honora Maloney William H Bryant Judge W P Leeds George K Hartenstein S W Buford and others. Chairman Milton Smith supervised the withdrawal.
Boston reports that the Massachusetts Democratic state convention nominated Suffolk County District Attorney John B. Moran for governor by acclamation after turbulent debates over Williams Jennings Bryan and William R. Hearst. Other officers chosen include E. G. Brown for lieutenant governor, John W. Cummings as attorney general, T. L. Hisgen as auditor, Charles C. Pain as secretary of state, and George M. Harrington as treasurer. The body also endorsed Bryan for president following a floor resolution by George Fred Williams.
Chicago news reports that John Alexander Dowie ended plans for a Mexican colony after a five hour vision last Friday night. Deacon Arrington, a loyal follower, said Dowie was commanded to abandon the project and instead pursue raising one million dollars for God and Zion in Chicago. Dowie claimed to see the Master and hear His voice during a blinding light.
The Massachusetts Republican convention adopted a platform urging tariff changes as needed across regions and industries, led by Eugene N. Foss. The slate nominated includes current officeholders Curtis Guild Jr as Governor, Eben Draper as Lieutenant Governor, William L. Ollt as Secretary of State, Arthur B. Chapin as Treasurer, and Henry E. Turner as Auditor, with Dana Malone as Attorney General.
Senator Reed Smoot, an apostle of the Mormon Church, declared he is not ashamed of his religion or his state and that his duty to God must align with duty to country. He urged Mormons to focus on land investment while another speaker praised irrigation in the West as fulfillment of prophecy.
Mrs 8 A Moore of Waterville Missouri reports chronic kidney troubles for a year and a half with back and head pain and fatigue. Doan's Kidney Pills provided great relief after a few doses and continued use led to cure. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
Uruguay reduced its national debt by 1,570,450 during 1906. The total debt on January 1, 1906 stood at 121,456,747 with about 80 percent external. Exports to Uruguay from the United States for the nine months ending March 31, 19M reached 2,172,276, up from 1,200,842 in the prior year. Also mentions starch improvements and patent Defiance Starch with new ingredient for strength and empathy.
A richly jeweled crown valued at £20,000 vanished from the church at Mont Saint Michael in Rouen. One version says thieves stole it while another claims priests hid it to avoid government confiscation.
A home care note by Eleanor R. Parker warns not to launder white silk handkerchiefs in ordinary wands or with abrasive rubbing. Use strong Twery Soaj lather, avoid soap on the fabric, rinse, and iron while damp with a moderately hot iron for best results.
Foreign papers mock her as a hated American clubwoman while royalty receives Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt. A separate blurb promotes Defiance Starch for collars and cuffs, promising gloss or domestic finish and a 16 oz package for 10 cents. A bachelor’s joke about making a married man angry closes the item.
Scranton resident Mrs Jane J Davies credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with lifting her nervous debility or neurasthenia. She describes prior headaches pain and fatigue, then improved sleep energy and strength after use. The ad notes availability from druggists and by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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