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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
3
A jumble of names and notices describes dining room hours, hotel openings, and local meetings. References to Spokane and Wallace residents, college boards, and a church revival suggest a small-town scene with merchants, travelers, and community events.
Report describes a complex Native American court case involving suspects tied to a kidnapping and branding incident. Key figures include Littin Kayote, Louis Poone, Charles Ike, Job Belckman, and Susie, with ties to the Coeur d'Alene and Yakima communities. The drive to recover captives ends with arrests and ongoing legal defenses as trials are arranged. The case centers on authority disputes and branding used to mark captives amid tensions within tribal lines.
The American Tobacco Company paid the regular quarterly dividend of 2½ percent plus an extra 7 percent, totaling 10 percent on common stock. For 1908 the company will have distributed $12,078,780 in dividends, with Wall Street expecting the 10 percent rate to continue and possibly rise to 40 percent next year.
The Spokane district of the California conference will meet at the Bleedias Lutheran church this evening at 1:30. The Montines will continue tomorrow afternoon and evening. Moly communion will be celebrated the evening. The ladies' aid will furnish refreshments tomorrow afternoon. A number of ministers and laymen are in attendance. An election of officers will be held by the Catholic Order of Foresters. A fund is being prepared for a musical program and athletic events. Lunch will be served.
Manila December voyage departure marks the Atlantic Fleet’s second world circumnavigation leg. Battleships lead in double column, crowds cheer as Conn ection and squadrons pass Cavite, heading for Colombo with a two week voyage ahead.
Coeur d Alene mine delegation travels to Washington as House committee prepares a report favoring a tariff reduction or possible removal on lead ore. A brief hearing drew few industry reps, Pacific coast miners withheld data awaiting broader Senate action and timing for industry protections.
Almost 100 passengers aboard the Mleumer Spokane reached Bains Landing above Lewiston as Captain Athen refused to navigate the treacherous river at night. A deck hand T. Graver was injured by a broken line, sustaining a fractured skull and collar bone but expected to recover. Messages sent to Lewiston and Asotin reported all well, passengers endured a rough night with scant provisions and sleeping arrangements.
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