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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
3
A South Carolina senator commends the Peruna medicine in a Washington letter praising its use for stomach catarrh and dyspepsia. The notice notes a revised formula with a mild laxative quality, intended to boost Peruna’s efficacy and public confidence.
Description of California grape pickers blending Indian Spanish and old Mexican bloodlines to create a picturesque image. The piece praises dark hair, eyes, intelligence, and courtesy, noting how environment and dress affect perception of the workers.
Harvard student Vilhjalmur SteManston is named a member of the latest north pole expedition departing Vancouver in May under Capt Ejner Mikkelsen. He will be the youngest participant on the voyage. Meanwhile a note on social life mentions Marjorie and Madge amid a chatty Smart Set snippet.
The text notes May Day labor demonstrations in Hyde Park London with eight thousand participants and similar strikes in Minnesota North and South Dakota involving about 800 electricians. It mentions various deaths and suicides, political resignations, insurance losses from San Francisco, and other scattered incidents including a Paris tower incident and Moroccan conflict.
An eclectic page blending patent medicine claims for Dr.Pierce s Favorite Prescription and Golden Seal with industry data. It cites doctors praising ingredients, discusses micro lens value, and reports US UK trade figures from 1905 06 along with rail fare details for travel to Chicago and Salt Lake City and a Scottish carpet initiative in Sutherland เ
An essay argues that exhibitions like looping the loop should be criminal to promoters and participants. It cites common law on aiding suicide as murder and urges extending liability to those who incite or profit from dangerous public shows for gate money.
An opinion from Bronson Howard, veteran dramatist, criticizes current theater, saying scenery and extravagant costumes burden the stage. He argues managers cannot sustain the expense and fierce rivalries threaten the entire theatrical system.
The resignation of Count Witte as premier is accepted. He will be succeeded by M. Goremykin, former minister of the interior. Goremykin, noted for moderation, faces a looming crisis as Russia moves toward political upheaval. Witte retires from public life amid reactionary rejoicing, with speculation he may be recalled in a future crisis.
Coroner Walsh warns hundreds may lie buried in San Francisco ruins with up to 1,500 deaths expected as debris blocks search and workers cannot be rescued. In Tokyo, a hotel fire killed two Americans as tourists perished and officials confirm missing foreigners. Washington reports agricultural and military academy funding pending budget votes and a debated 1.5 million for academy improvements.
George Drinkwater who moved from Chicago, had charged his wife and brother Howard with fleeing with his money. After the quake he dropped the case and announced he would not press charges. The couple were released on Wednesday and George returned to Chicago. Mrs Wise mann alleges robbery by her brother-in-law G Robino, claiming $160 in gold and $100 jewelry were taken after he assaulted her while his wife watched.
Gulf Fisheries of Galveston reports Warren Fish of Pensacola relayed that the Mexican gunboat seized the Sallie Stein last Thursday. Ten men from the schooner are held prisoner. no communication with the American consul is allowed. Cargo of fan remains in rot.
Henry, a pension recipient, wins favor of Marshall Field after proposing a raise to $12,507 a month for his landlady, a widow with a boarding house, to cover his living costs. Field’s quick humor and the widow’s influence steer the outcome toward a larger pension, altering Henry’s finances and social circle.
Fragmentary report recalls General Nog urging his regiment at Port Arthur during the assault on the 105 meter hill. An officer warns of doom, replying the unit will be the rat in the other world as it heads into battle.
The advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s medicine as a cure for female ailments including nervousness and menstrual pain. It claims decades of use aiding women and invites all women to consult the product through Mrs. Pinkham.
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