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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
2
A jumble of 1904 news items includes the U.S. leading world petroleum output, deaths from trains in Illinois towns, a humorous yet grim list of crime stories, labor strikes, foreign affairs notes, and a dramatic bank collapse.
St Petersburg reports a baseless tale that Count Witte will retire with M. Durnovo poised to become premier. Investigation shows no truth to Witte’s ouster, though Durnovo leads a strong conservative bloc. The government moves to purge service staff plotting against it and tightens security around the premier.
The December uprising in Moscow ends as the Pregna district falls to troops. Rebels mostly surrender or flee in disguise. a few fighters resist until a cannon barrage silences them and a final bayonet push ends the siege. A stark scene shows the last garrison surrendering with rifles and revolvers laid down.
Former Idaho governor Frank Steunenberg was killed by a dynamite bomb at his Caldwell home as he entered the gate. The blast injured him severely, with a long vigil before death. Investigators link the attack to the Coeur d Alene dynamiters case. Governor Steunenberg served 1897 to 1901 and was born in Keokuk Iowa. Probate details: he left a wife and three children. Five men are held for questioning.
Salt Lake City notes reflect satisfaction with the past and confidence in the future as 106 is cited as a key. If Indeed does not surpass, the year ending shows rising wholesale volume with iron and steel, shoes, cotton and woolen goods, lumber, and numerous other commodities heavily sold ahead despite high prices.
General Rodrigues loyalists occupy San Lorenzo de Guayubin about twenty five miles southeast of Monte Christi. They strengthen positions awaiting Morales return to decide future force movements. Decisive clash expected in this border region as rival leaders contend for control.
Washington W A G Crawford, convicted of conspiring with Auguss W Machen and Georg E Lorene to defraud the United States in a post office contract case, was sentenced to two years in prison. No fine was ordered. He was convicted on one conspiracy count, filed a motion for a new trial, and has appealed.
Bolter Ida. The willcore at Caldwell believes one man tied to the assassination of ex Governor Steunenberg is at the Saratoga hotel in Denver as Thomas Hogan. A search of Hogan’s Saratoga room yielded an overcoat apron and tools matching parts of the infernal machine wiring. Hogan, a mysterious figure, had been seen out and about yet stayed in town awaiting departure. He spoke coolly of the crime and even discussed where to buy a herd of sheep with a county commissioner.
A veteran revolutionary leader laments missteps in planning an armed uprising for January or February. He notes rushed actions, lack of public and troop support, recent strikes, holidays, and the seizure of key leaders and munitions. the effort collapses as supplies dwindle.
Sir Chen Ting Liang Cheng announced at the state department that an imperial Chinese commission of two high officials and a large staff will depart China for the United States. The group, tasked by the Chinese government to study American politics, military, naval, educational and industrial methods, is expected to reach Washington around January 21.
Reports from Monte Christi and Santo Domingo say General Perez, Puerto Plata governor, surrendered to Dominican forces. The Independencia cruiser yielded to General Deschamps, while Barba with 200 men moves toward Puerto Plata. Roving guerrilla hopes spark tougher government action as prisons overflow and searches rise. Also, Samuel Smith disputes Berlin prisoner abuses while New York printers strike for eight-hour day and union wage terms.
Nephi M. Sheets, 53, was found fatally shot outside J. D. McAllister’s home at 241 West Fourth South Street. Authorities say a robber fired from behind, possibly with a heavy weapon, while robbery motive is suspected. He leaves a widow and eight children. remains to be interred after a Salt Lake City vigil.
Reports from St. Petersburg describe a government crackdown on unrest in Moscow with Governor General Donbassoff taking decisive action. Hundreds of rebels are imprisoned, while the Black Hundreds threaten a brutal end to the revolt as the strikers waver and consider halting the strike.
The British bark Pasg of Molfort, Captain Cougal, from Ancon for Puget Sound, drove ashore on Vancouver Island near Ampitrite Point during a southwest gale. All hands are lost as the ship broke up on the rocks. remaining crew members are being recovered from the shore. Elsewhere, five young men suspected in a Toledo car-burn raid wounded Marshal Thornton and Deputy Marshal Scott. a posse failed to capture the criminals. A. Gray’s death at Wayside hospital was caused by disease, not murder, per a post mortem. Twin Falls plans a grand opera house costing at least 65,000 dollars, with 45,000 subscribed in 24 hours. Secretary Taft said the Philippines situation is improving and the typhoon did not affect hemp crops following eight years of hard times.
Washington The secretary of the Interior approved the Payette Roise project in Idaho for irrigation of 372000 acres at an estimated cost of 36000000 or 26 per acre. Senator Du Bois helped secure approval. project expected to boost farm property value by about 42 percent and farm gross income by 37 percent. Dams on Payette and Boise rivers will store floods and feed a broad canal system feeding nearly 600 square miles of land.
Washington reports from San Domingo reveal Morales fled the capital leaving no acting head. The cabinet named Vice President Cares to govern temporarily while Morales joined revolutionaries near Jalma to regain control. Despite the turmoil the city remained quiet and cabinet officials proceeded with duties.
Bristol Virginia newspaper reports a Christmas Eve shooting near Bartha Tennessee that killed Roscoe Nichols and wounded Silas Green. Factions from both sides rallied, hundreds armed in the mountains, raising fears of a near state of war as leaders from both sides mobilize and stockpile arms.
Secretary Root asked the Navy to safeguard American citizens in St Petersburg amid the crisis in Russia. No European vessel can reach St Petersburg before navigation stops, but a ship is expected to be sent to Europe, likely to Riga where waters remain navigable.
A tank containing bro mide gas used for a stereopticon lantern exploded Wednesday night at the Salvation Army barracks 6335 Halstead Street. Captain Fokler was fatally injured. his left leg and arm were blown off, and he suffered severe bruises and cuts. His wife and daughter were blown through a plate glass window but escaped with minor bruises.
Cleveland delegates led by Joseph F. Smith travel by private car through Ohio en route to Salt Lake City after dedicating a monument in Vermont. Twenty nine Mormon dignitaries, on a pilgrimage, spend the day at Kirtland birthplace of Mormonism before continuing to Chicago.
New York district attorney showing a larger margin after canvassers corrected election returns. Officials reported a final plurality of 15 064, up from 11 450 on election night, following counts of invalid ballots and adjustments by the board of elections.
Regine professor of Physics at Cambridge addressed King's College Hospital students about self regard and virtue. He warned that boredom with self signals inner flaw, urging discipline to avoid impure thoughts and the danger to doctors facing jealous scrutiny of their own hearts. Also mentions cashmere shawl patterns, Mrs Pearson’s kidney illness cure story, and Crookes noting luminescent minerals including synthetic zinc sulfide.
A dated notice offers a $100 reward and details about a medical condition and treatment. The text mentions a person named Cheb of Toledo and references a life sentence in a criminal context, though the fragmentary OCR obscures full facts and names.
A French woman wrongly imprisoned for the death of her husband and brother is released after six years. The Lantern Inn near Rouen adjoined a lime kiln. carbon monoxide seeped into the inn when the wall crevices leaked gas, causing occupants to faint and die. Scientific review uncovered the poisoning, clearing the woman. Also noted were Methodist missionaries speaking many languages with thousands of adherents.
An old testimonial asserts coffee worsens liver bile, causing chills and fever misattributed to malaria. It cites a Denver woman who quit coffee after six months and found headaches and indigestion disappear by switching to Postum Coffee Alternative. Her daughter also reports relief after stopping coffee and using Postum, noting improved memory and reduced headaches.
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