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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
4
The local weather report covers the four hours ending at 1 PM with readings on temperature wind and precipitation. It notes changes in conditions and highlights any sharp shifts in barometric pressure or humidity.
Furnished house for rent in the city. Sander’s large hall for rent December 29. Catholic Order event and Knights of Pythias meeting noted. Many brief items include coal arrival, business visits, and upcoming dances at Basder’s hall December 29. Fresno? (OCR reads incoherent.)
George W. Park secures the pork parasite task Friday evening amid cordial invite and social turnout. The event draws the best in the stain and features notable attendees, reflecting community engagement and local interest in the period.
Multiple cases heard in district court include Ghriat Bernhardi cited in a debt collection matter totaling about £200, with Sawyer and wife of Bik Waah siheton named in associated proceedings. Funeral services for P. Pint tied take place at 1 30 tomorrow with Huy Litherland conducting. The YP 8. of the Bwediary Luth forum church plans New Year events at the church. The PowshHander company of Hookane initiates probate actions against A Kerr Franke Hil and W R Hinkle to recover $103.54 for wares and merchandise.
In Spokane County Superior Court the city of Spokane and others face a suit seeking 185 000 dollars for injuries from a string of automobile crashes. A tour car plunge killed Mary J Nicholls and injured Mona Nicholls Clare Ewan and William Nicholls amid runaways and a wagon incident.
A devastating blaze in a Chinese restaurant district consumed multiple structures in the city. Firefighters, aided by volunteers, battled the flames for hours as businesses and homes burned. A chaotic scene unfolded with protective actions and a parade of onlookers, while shots were allegedly fired as evacuations continued.
The Washington Water Power Company filed condemnation proceedings in district court to secure land needed for the Comer d'Alene river valley project. Walter Gaskill is named in the case as a party, with the company alleging it cannot complete purchase of the land at an agreed price. The court may rule on the condemnation to facilitate power development.
A judge postponed announcing the verdict in a case involving an alleged misconduct claim against jurors. The delay was ordered to allow time for further review as jurors are cleared of wrongdoing and the court considers the appropriate action.
Officers in the land office report new regulations on timber and stone land purchases. The rules set minimum price, require a 10 fee with applications, and mandate appraisal by commission, aiming to curb poor access and ensure fair valuation. The process includes appeals and separate stumpage appraisal, with final sale after deposit of appraised value. An unrelated Philadelphia Telegraph item about a parrot incident follows.
A fragmentary account discusses diving bells and attempts to rescue ships from a Spanish Armada era wreck. It references Captain Cowen and a young man, with quirky dialogue about car heights and a mysterious safety claim amid wartime memory.
A quirky examination of old English laws and penalties notes perpetual force until repealed, including fines for building without land and a King James I era tax on ale. It mentions a Catholic owner compelled to sell, and cites the London Graphic on mourning papers and Italian note paper becoming popular in Britain.
A fragmentary wartime reminiscence from Delaware recalls a prewar slogan about a blue hen, noting how the phrase fit civic spirit and local identity. The garbled text hints at a popular saying tied to resilience during conflict.
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