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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
2
Fragmentary report notes six persons injured in a Pas Peete event between Hammond and nearby areas. Other items mention an imperial trade call for 17,000 troops for service, a large Danish warship to Jamestown expedition, and various political, military, and social incidents with multiple named places and people.
Cablegrams report Balvador and Honduras forming an alliance to set terms for a peace proposal to Guatemala. President Cabrera says Guatemala would cease hostilities if Salvador agrees, a plan relayed to Minister Merr at San Salvador for transmission. Honduras also seeks inclusion in negotiations, signaling a broader path to a peaceful settlement.
A strong quake struck near Mi Paso and Socorro causing building movement and fear. Thermometers swung in the federal weather bureau as residents fled. no serious injuries reported amid property damage across Socorro San Marcial and nearby areas.
Following an interview with her son Harry K. Thaw in the Tombs, Mrs. William Thaw took charge of his defense and arranged to retain Black Olcott Gruber Bonynge, opposing recent dismissal by Young Thaw. The move signals ignoring Thaw’s defense input and a plea of insanity.
Chicago Edward Kloss and his wife, operators of a small military store, were found dead in a room above the shop. Both had their throats cut and shots to the head. blood spattered on the floor and furniture. A note by Kloss stated they were tired of living and chose to die.
In the U S circuit court on Monday Judge Peter 8 Grossoup granted writs of supersedeas for the Chicago and Alton Railway company J N Falthers and Fred A Wann. The writs halted execution of a $60 000 assessment by Judge Landis of the U S district court on charges of illegal rebates to Schwarzehild and Sale barges packing corporation.
London Premier Campbell-Bannerman said the government had begun telegraphic inquiries into a dispatch from Johannesburg reporting renewed efforts to grant quarter to wounded Zulus. He stated he was greatly shocked and the matter would receive earnest government attention if the report had foundation.
A powder mill several miles from the city exploded on Monday, causing the deaths of superintendent J. Le Pieros, and workers William Wallace and George Woodisil. Twenty others were injured as the neutralizing plant was destroyed, under the Atlantic Dynamite Rny banner. The blast shattered windows and sent shock waves through the area.
San Francisco rises from ruins with rapid growth. California promotion committee reports strong demand across trades. Builders, employers, and unions note rail and debris removal needs, while building trades seek plumbers, electricians, carpenters, bricklayers, plasterers, and iron workers as planners and structure crews remain in high demand.
A dramatic dispatch describes a city house cleaning operation in Lake Charles that forced 160 black men and women from town and parish. They were loaded onto a train with the body of a killed Jennings city marshal, and guards escorted them to the parish line. The raid at the Hole-ball drew white marchers and some militia, emptying homes and shipping residents by night to distant points.
Petersburg reports the empire's council accepts parliament's famine relief bill of 97 600 000 with no amendments amid mounting tensions. Upper chamber signals lack of confidence in Goremykin ministry as cabinet negotiations with constitutional democrats intensify during a national crisis.
Wongkong The writing steamer Sainam was attacked Saturday near Wu Chow by Chinese pirates. Rev Dr McDonald was shot and killed. the captain wounded, engineer burned, a China man passenger also killed. Pirates escaped in junks. H M S Moorhan went to scene. The report also notes a San Diego bullfight where four bulls died and Cuco performed a pole trick.
In Oregon City two Portland women, Mrs Mary Parke and Miss Annie Hartman, drowned Sunday afternoon while bathing in the Willamette River in front of Magone's park one mile north of town. Mrs Parke, attempting to assist, was swept away and drowned after a failed rescue attempt by Mr Parke and J H Dodge. Mrs Parke, initially safe near shore, reentered the river in a bid to help and perished.
Isaac Lyerty, his wife and three youngest children were slain in their Barber’s Junction area home by robbers during the night. The intruders looted the house and escaped before the flames could cause greater damage. Two older daughters upstairs were awakened and escaped as the fire was put out. It is believed the robbers killed Lyerty with a cruel act.
A report describes escalating tensions as Guatemala and El Salvador face near war conditions, with Honduras and Nicaragua possible involvement. It notes Cabrera’s controversial rule, revolutionary movements led by Barrillas, and mobilization of national armies, including conscription ages and disputed neutrality from El Salvador.
Corncil Blufts, Ia Ole Jane butcher, aged 22, balloon ascended Sunday at Lake Manowa four miles south of Council Bluffs. He parachuted into the lake and drowned before help arrived. Body recovered. Chicago report notes ballooning first experience. Dowit eat in conservatory at Shiloh house and preached while Wilbur Gien Vollva addressed thousands in tabernacle. Feast of the tabernacle opened July 18 and drew thousands to Zion City. neither Dowie nor Voliva mentioned the feast.
The supreme court announced its decision to quash the condemnation of Alfred Dreyfus without retrial, restoring his rank as if never accused. Dreyfus, once a French army captain, endured exile on Devil’s Island and a brutal degradation before years later being vindicated. The real traitor, Commandant Esterhazy, was named and condemned to obscurity.
A violent clash erupted after the Dreyfus restoration act when Under Secretary Sarraut was wounded by M. Puguest-Conti’s sword. The duel involved Ministerial seconds Clemenceau and Thomason for one side and Millevoye and General Jacquet for the opposing faction, amid a vendetta atmosphere and a wounded Laurat with a chest wound.
Esther Mitchell and Mrs Creffield prepared for death on a scaffold in Beastie Washington. Mitchell declared she would rather hang than obtain immunity or be declared insane. Creffield likewise seeks punishment, claiming sanity and justification for killing Mitchell. District Judge Malling discharged a grand jury in Denver due to higher court orders. A Missouri grand jury indicted Excelsior Springs gambling keepers. governor Folk was notified there is evidence to send several to the penitentiary after a Democratic convention.
Francis J. Heney, special assistant to the attorney general, notified the U S district court of Senator John H. Mitchells death and moved to nol pros all indictments and actions against Mitchell with the estate suit to recover a $1000 fine for accepting remuneration for practicing before a federal department remaining.
Odd ash catching contrivance on display in the Philippine Islands seen at the New York aquarium. The open dome shaped cage stands about two feet high and wide, built of slim wood slats bound around a circular top. A curved belt keeps the structure in shape while a hatch above allows access to baited ash. A fisherman uses a baited hat to draw fish into the device, then lifts it out.
A fragmented fashion brief notes light traveling coat options and durable fabrics. It mentions box rever semifitted coats and bolero trimmed with taffeta, with many coats featuring long taller leaves among street models.
Travel agency notes reduced fares via major lines including Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and connections to Colorado, Kansas City, Saint Jon, Chicago, Galveston, El Paso and Mexico City. inquiries encouraged through F Warren and associates at 411 Dooly Lock Salt Lake City Utah.
A fragmented excerpt contrasts American and English usage with a London Chronicle note on how readers view the word say or tell me. It cites a correspondent who adapts the phrase for American speech and a humorous domestic exchange about indigestion and care, from the Omaha Bee.
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