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Newspaper
Blackfoot News
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
4
Monday's update notes Mrs Meinfley improving while notes the Arkansas legislature adopting the apple blossom as state flower. The item also claims DAKO ranking in set producing states and reports a former Johns Hopkins president condemning an era of Carnegie too much reading.
The Montpelier Examiner notes a quiet tip that Bear Lake is poised to receive a United States district attorney appointment shortly. The report emphasizes the anticipated high level legal post and its local significance.
The president and cabinet study a government framework for the Philippines, proposing a plan that would be under military direction. This outlines a centralized authority during a period of occupation or crisis.
Missouri congressman DeArmond and Tennessee congressman Litchardson announce candidacies for the minority leadership in the upcoming session. Census Bureau completes 1900 population count at 76,303,387.
A may 31 arrangement in New York will divide all U S railroads into four large companies each authorized to capitalize at one and a half billion dollars.
Mason Dany, described as author of the em pitned heel inquiry and a surgeon on General Miles staff, killed himself Sunday. Officials report he had suffered insomnia and investigators suspect temporary insanity prompted the act.
Mary Elizabeth faces entry of discharge in a bankruptcy case seeking relief from debts totaling 3 247 55 dollars. Her assets consist of 2 293 75 dollars in unsued earnings and she faces about to return to the tub. The filing recalls the old saying about sticking to basics.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports the Oregon Short Line plans to place an order with eastern factories for luxurious passenger cars. The cars will run in limited trains between Butte and Los Angeles via Salt Lake, offering an unmatched western service. The train name has not yet been decided.
Three applicants were examined by a board appointed by Congressman Glenn. They are Robert Ghormelly of Moscow Albert Church of Boise and Harold Calver of Lewiston. The best record will earn the appointment. Entrance exam at the Naval Academy on November 1.
Indiana senator Pairbanhs spoke to Baker University students in Kansas and urged participation in caucuses. He warned against avoiding caucuses as a path to reform and argued that engaging can prevent wider political evils.
Senator M. A. Hanna of Cleveland Ohio has been appointed a colonel on the official staff of General Rassieur commander for the Grand Army of the Republic. Hanna recently enlisted in the Grand Army and joined Memorial Post in the city.
Cincinnati reports Congressman Charles H. Grosvenor champions a third term for President McKinley arguing no unwritten law bars it. He cites McKinley’s popularity and criticizes fears from Washington’s era as motives to oppose a third nomination.
Washington reports a series of cabinet changes will follow. Secretary of State Hay is expected to resign due to ill health with Postmaster General Smith likely to succeed him. Cortelyou is favored for advancement to postmaster general while Secretary Long may leave the cabinet and Governor Allen of Porto Rico could become secretary of the navy.
Wool sales totaling about 2,000,000 pounds are reported by eastern buyers at Caldwell and Mountainhome Idaho. Boston firms L Wismann J Patterson Arthur Duper James Salter John Johnson and Alex Livingston purchased hundreds of thousands of pounds. Prices range from 9 to 12 cents. Wallets Weston bought 110,000 pounds from Soda Springs and 400 cars of wool from St Anthony branch at 94 and i cents. Soda Springs wool noted as in good shape. Joseph Strange bought 80,000 pounds at Collinston and 100,000 at Kamema.
The author calls for South Carolina senators Tillman and McLaurin to curb their feud. They may differ hotly on public questions, but using their offices as weapons demeans the Senate's dignity and harms the national stage. Sensible people condemn the quarrel and urge restraint.
A fragmented excerpt urges adherence to personal virtue and self discipline. It asserts that peace comes only from aligning actions with strong principles and condemns rash or unexamined deeds. The text hints at moral guidance and the value of thoughtful conduct.
Buffalo June 9 A banking of encouraging finances shows Pan American Exposition crowds spent an average of 17 cents per person in May. The first month of the World’s Fair averaged 18 percent, and today’s visit set a record as the largest crowd since opening with total admissions at 15,492.
The Probate Court of Bingham County Idaho orders that all interested persons appear on Monday June 17 at 10 a.m. in Blackfoot to show cause why the administrator Edward W Rowles should not be granted an order to sell decedent William J Rohle’s real estate. The property includes multiple Blackfoot town lots and a ranch about six miles west, totaling about 730 acres with ditches and water rights. The order will be published four weeks in The Blackfoot News.
Advertises a transcontinental rail service via Salt Lake City with daily through trains to Chicago and St Louis. Promotes scenic ride, varied equipment including reclining chair cars and observation cars, and perfect dining car service. Contact W. C. MedBride or Geo. W. Heintz in Salt Lake City for more information.
Tf the stomach performs its functions delivery and révolaire the food of which it is the receptacle is transformed into blood of nourishing quality which furnishes vigor and warmth to the whole body Herbine gives tone to the stomach and promotes digestion and assimilation Price 50 vents at Scott & Co's.
An old advertisement touts Kraise's Headache Capsule claiming quick relief after late nights. It promises a cool clear head in about half an hour. Price 25 cents. Sold by Scott & Co.
A short caution extols women limiting meat intake to avoid pallor and weakness. It suggests taking BER BINT after each meat to prevent buildup and maintain brightness and beauty, priced at Priev 50 cents.
Miss Thompson relocates her spring and summer millinery to the former McDonald & Co. premises creating an ample display room. She invites Blacktooth ladies and nearby shoppers to inspect the latest selections and admire the season’s fashionable novelties.
Travel agents announce limited round trip fares to multiple destinations including Missouri river points Omaha Kansas City Council Bluffs Sioux City Chicago St Louis and others with sale dates from May to June. Fares shown include 33.70 to Missouri river points 48.20 to Chicago 43.20 to St Louis and 38.78 38.75 46.00 50.00 for various events and extensions to late summer. Names of organizations and event dates appear with sale and return limits for conventions meetings and anniversaries in St Paul Milwaukee Chicago and other cities.
Albert Heller of 1144 Parnham St Omaha testifies that Krause's Headache Capsules are the only remedy that helped his headaches. He notes others who have used them share his praise and that the capsules sell for 25 cents through Scott & Co.
M A Maarshall opens a new Photo Gallery on Bridge Street opposite the saddlery shop inviting the public to inspect samples and work. The gallery offers pieces in the best Jasper styles and is now ready for business.
A vintage catalog blurb touts Ballard's Snow Liniment in 25 and 50 cent sizes, claiming it eases neuralgic pains, rheumatism, lumbago and sciatic pains through a penetrating formula.
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