Desperate Bat Battle Thugs Thwarts Train Robbery in Spokane
Dr W J Cummings a noted Spokane dentist bravely intervened during a nighttime holdup on the Mont Alta line at Webster and Laura streets. He was wounded in the knee while subduing two assailants. a third fled as the attackers fired toward conductor George Smith and motorman John Cong. Several car windows were shattered as bullets scattered. The episode ended with the trio fleeing toward Union Park, leaving authorities to recover a pistol and assess damages.
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Spokane
Wash
W. J. Cummings
Altamont
The
Traction Company
Webster Avenue
Laura Strest
Patntulty Wurt
Cumming Airehted
Perry Street
Cumming
Smith
Jobn Cong
J. H. McAlester
Bryant Street
Cong
Laura On
Webster
Dr. Conmming
Dr. Cumming
Union Park
Delegates Who Represented Idaho Territory in Congress
The Idaho Scimitar lists territorial delegates from the 1860s beginning with William H. Wallace elected March 4 1864. It traces successors including BB Holbrook Jacob K K Shaler Ramee A Merritt John Haller Stephen S Pean and notes W Hewett as territorial governor and contested election outcomes.
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Washington
Idaho Scimitar
Congres
Idaho
Congress
Wiliam H Wallace
Lewiston
Wan
BB. Holbrook
Idaho City
Molbrook
Jacob KK. Shaler
Iyaho City
Hitmeett
Pwum
Supreme Court upholds death sentence for Folsom inmate Finley
The California Supreme Court denied J W Finley’s appeal in the 1904 Folsom prison outbreak case, upholding the death penalty for a convict serving a life term who attacked another officer with intent to murder. The court found the statute non discriminatory and tied to justified reasons, denying equal protection challenges.
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San Francisco
J. W. Finley
Folsom Penitentiary
RJ. Murphy
Folsom Yrle
Supreme Court
Pinley
Supreme Court of
Finley
Vermer
Perpetu
Fife
First Empertant Chestas- Qua Assembly Opens in 1908
Deland Florida opens the first important Chestaqua assembly of the season with a musical program featuring Mendelssohn's The Creation. The event runs through March 1, and due to current tourist crowds, the venue is expected to be highly successful.
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Florida
Meath
Deland
Wic
Mardu
Bern
Approval sparks anti Mormon press clash in Idaho
A quarrel erupts over Republican ties and Mormon influence in Idaho where Mr Milner of Idaho criticizes Senator Dubois for anti American rhetoric. He says Mormons seek political power and will act with major parties if needed, threatening independent dissent.
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Baltimore Americas
Fred Dutela
A. Milner
Idaho
Stafford
Dubois
Dubolele
West Point Graduate Will Help Army Shortage
Washington February 14 In accordance with instructions from the secretary of war the West Point military academy will graduate today The army report of officers and the addition to the cadre reunite from an early era with help materially improving some of the vacant assignments existing in regimental organizations
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Army
Washington
Secretary of War
Gret
West Point Military Academy
Helh
British Association Adapts to Welcome World Scientists
The British Association for the Advancement of Science plans a WinnipER event in February 1949 inviting leading scholars. It marks the fourth time outside Britain in 78 years, with Montreal 1884 Toronto 1887 South Africa 1905 and Winnipeg 1908 noted. The gathering will host eminent Britons and foreign scientists, continuing a long tradition of scholarly exchange.
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Scleser Moet
Winmierg
Man
New World
Tieety
Advanowment
Bolmue
Itx
Chicago
Canada
Winnipes
Montreal
Toronto
South Africa
Wlaniper
R. WL
Hrinen
Muxiey
Pradatl
Lord Kelein
Willian Dawson
Lord Rayleigh
Lord Lister
A. J. Galfour
George Darwin
Great Britain
County Commissioners Approve Bridges Contracts and Bonds
The board acted on many items including awarding the Spokane River bridge contract to Midland Bridge Company as the lowest bidder at 43087. They approved Spirit Lake wagoner claim and bonds from First National Bank Coeur d'Alene for 2500 and 5000 with United States Fidelity as security. Sheriff A McDonsid authorized a Spirit Lake deputy with county pay. Commutation fee for road work set at 4. The board ordered judges to file docket transcripts and a payment ledger for justice and juror fees. Henry Wiebrock named road supervisor for district No 20.
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Board of
County Collme
Selon
Rathdrum
Guat Jackson
Bolritike
A. McDonsid
Sherif
Sporit Lake
Earvionn
Henry Wiebrock
Portland teacher faces assault charge over pupil injury
The Portland school has Professor B Hugheson charged with assault for allegedly injuring 15 year old Arthur Matthews during punishment. Matthews, who was hospitalized with a pinched leg, says the punishment worsened his condition. Matthews plans a $14,000 damages suit against the school district.
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Portland
Arthur Matthews
Hughesat
Portsmouth
Thin City
Profemer Hugheson
Matthews
Missou
Hugheson
Te Etl
Delogation Means to Work for Wile Rambastion
Wanarth Indiana February 14 report details Senator Beveridge visiting Edens Linens and asserting support for Republican Duke, with remarks by Beveridge and local reactions.
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Wanarh
Ind
Senador
Beveridge
Real estate transfers listed in Fauhandie Atstract summary
Real estate transfers recorded by Fauhandie Abstract Company show Valley Land and Water interests to Belle ienriche on Greenscres tract, with Benj. F. Masinns and wife transferring to Chas. P. Canr. and Otter and wife conveying parts of int 5 pectin 13-50-4 to Meare Marrican. Names and tract references repeated in fragmentary form.
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Kootens Rousty Ae
Fauhandie Atstract
Figuriane Valley Land
Woeter
Belle Ienriche
Greenscres
Benj. F. Masinns
Chas. P. Canr
Aemtion
Ac Otter
Meare Marrican
Woman in White Identified as Mrs Bishop in Fort Grounds Scene
Report describes a fraught night at Fort grounds where Mrs. Bishop wife of A R Bishop of Lakeview bar, fled from threats by George Crittenden owner of Comer Island bottler. Crittenden allegedly caused a disturbance with alcohol, threatened wife, and actions led to Mrs Bishop seeking shelter with Mrs Crittenden before authorities intervened.
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J. &. Wrasker
Bishop
A. R. Bishop
Lakeview
Ory
Tahop
George Crittnndon
Comer
Bottet
Mishap
Mrs. Crittenden
Crittenden
Bishoy
Revolver Ib
Critstenden
Critenden
Lenow Pear
Frasier
Preston
Mra. Stricker
Peartt
Rishowe
Sabe
Crittendon
Jseteen
Jacksus
Crittenova
Ancor
Jackson
Crittewina
Amster
Ther
Kane
Interesting Lecture Delivers Wit and Satire at Jam es lectere
The miner post delivered Jam es lectere Malamaton at Ande Wortum last night. Ur Robinsos is man of sireng and Hlemsing Dereomatur spoke in a warm lively tone with humor and pathos. His writings appear to be full of satire and clever critique of North life, drawing earnest reactions from the audience.
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Robinsos
Ile Garee
Htineoe
Bryan to Deliver Address in Highland This February
In Detroit Michigan on February 4 Wu Nam Jeesings Bryan will deliver an address at Highland. He is identified as the fourth presidential applicant and prepares to present his platform and views.
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Ryan Im
Michigam
Detroit
Mich
Wu- Nam Jeesings
Bryan
Hictland
California Commission Set to Probe Rebating
The California commission opens tomorrow an inquiry into rebating practices by railroad heads on the Southern Route, with potential penalties up to 20008 and possible action against involved officials under state constitutional provisions.
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Califorsts
California
Touch of Tate Kan trip prompts mixed college clash
A fragmented report describes a scheduled trip and games on March 16 involving Kaname Coy, Haskell Indians, and a lineup including University of Chicken, Wabash, De Pauw, Rose Polytectete, and others. Details are obscured by garbled text but indicate a multi-team event with anticipated competition.
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Haskell
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Ering
Henrn M. Shaw
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