Judicial clash over state railroad rate power stirs reform talk
In Olympia Washington Judge C H Mapford ruling challenges state railway commission authority over rates. If upheld the decision may prompt constitutional amendment to grant broader rate powers to the commission. Attorney General Atkinson questions Hanford precedent. case may proceed to the Supreme Court. In New York Theodore Shonts’ daughter Miss Theodore Shonts wed Bramaan Vel Theodore Bernard Marte d al bort de Laynes.
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Washington
Oklahoma Democratic County Conventions Convene Across State
Oklahoma county conventions met today to select delegates to the Democratic state convention. Delegates will attend the state gathering next Saturday in Guthrie. Democratic leaders expect to back Bryan as the party reels from central committee splits.
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Santa Fe Cutoff Opens Between California and Pecos Valley
The Selen cut off of the Santa Fe road will open for traffic today from Belen to Westeo in New Mexico, a distance of 268 miles. The line is a key transcontinental route and will require readjustment of slate and commodity rates.
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Railway Agents In Berhion Los Angeles California Event
Railway agents from loading railways converge in Los Angeles with officials of local commercial bodies as the National Association of Railway Agents opens at the Hotel Mannard. The five day convention includes discussions on government ownership, foreign car hashing, and passenger rate impacts, with excursions to Catalina Island Mt. Laws and a balloon route trip. Local railroad men host receptions during the gathering.
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National Association of Railway Agents
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Mt. Laws
Paris Bound Noble Couple Plans European Tour
Count Lamie Laschenrt and Countess Gladys Mall sail for Par ta via Cherbourg on the Katsorin Augusta Victoria. William Vander ditt Jr. and J W B Hoyt also travel aboard. Reggie and Kathlewn Vanderbilt and Alfred Vanderbilt are already in Europe. Alabride to Paris then Rome with an audience with the pope expected. Five million dollars of the famed Szecheny fortune moved to fund the young couple’s future from Budapest.
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Lamie Laschenrt
Gladys Mall
Cherbourg
William K. Vanderditt
J. W. B. Hoyt
Reggie Vanderbilt
Kathlewn
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Europe
Racheny Tald
Alabride
Pari
Rome
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Mange
Countémr
Contested Land Claim On McCaulay Heirs Action
A probate contest over land in township 6A north range 4 west arises after McCauley’s heirs are challenged by Desire Beneca who alleges McCauley did not reside cultivate or improve the land before his death and that after his death heirs failed to fulfill legal requirements. The court finds the contestant failed to prove the charges and rules in favor of the heirs.
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Dentra Bevecai
Jackson P. McCaisey
Aorth
McCawley
Desire Beneca
McCauley
Idaho University Rated Equal With Leading U S Universities
The United States Bureau of Education has published a report on 42 state supported institutions for 1906 1907. Idaho states attendance 474. teaching force 40 in professional and preparatory divisions. Idaho ranks mid among Northwestern schools for enrollment and teacher efficiency, with strong mining and engineering programs at the University of Idaho. The report notes Idaho’s funding, ground and building values, and overall quality compared to neighboring states.
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Utah
Oregon
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Wyoming
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Montane
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Ngton
Far West
University of Idaho
Atre
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Carnegie Fund Truster
Reorganized Fire Department Holds Meeting to Adopt By Laws
The Lower d Alene Fire Department met and adopted new by laws and a constitution with sworn obligations for members to faithfully discharge duties. President Dasher and F W Jackson were among officers sworn in. twenty two members listed, with plans for regular monthly meetings on the Bret Friday of each month and an annual social event on the 21st. A committee led by CW Davis and Claude Wim Un arranged ticket sales for a departmental dance at Sanders hall. A Woman's Relief corps served a noon dinner, with a 26 cent charge for cadet dinners.
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Mabeerite
Osth
Dasher
F. W. Jackson
Eel Hickete
Rommition
Davis
Claude Wim UN
Frank Bisho
Honett
Million Acres for State Lands Debate in Idaho and Washington
A plan by Representative Burton French would allocate one million acres of federal land to states like Idaho and Washington, swapping lands held in national forests for state parcels. The measure also contemplates government compensation for certain lands and schedules local church and community events in Coeur d Alene and nearby areas.
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Burton French
French
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Gelivery Survise
Coeur d'Alene
General Charles B. L. Davie to retire after 42 years service
Washington Feb 1. General Charles B. L. Davie will retire from the army tomorrow after forty two years of service. Daniel Ht Browm of the Twenty fourth shantey will be promoted to brigadier general to succeed Davie. Davie helped oversee river and harbor works and served at posts from Detroit to Washington. His career included duty in the Philippines as chief engineer and promotions from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general.
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Brwem
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New Orleans
Galveston
Tess
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Wis
Death mystery surrounds Marvey Brown in Baker City
Reports from Baker City Oregon dated February 15 discuss the death of Marvey Brown former sheriff. Early statements claim he died through a planned execution by himself in a staged bombing attempt to leave money to his wife and daughter. A prevailing view suggests the Western Federation may have been involved in the murder.
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Federatios
Atelier Ring Convention Opens In New York
The Atelier Ring, a national organization of Socialists, opened its convention in New York on February 35. Delegates from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, the District of Columbia and other areas attend to organize districts and plan propaganda. Organizers announce aims and a national membership around thirty thousand.
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Haywood
Atelier Ring
Natona
Socialista
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Lomeren
Cuntey
Towais
Pennsylvania
Moryland
Inermite
District of Columbia
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Women of Wondercraft Hold Installation at Sanders Hall
In Olympia Week Feb 12, the Women of Wondercraft held their installation at Sanders Hall. The new officers named Geordian neighbor Mrs Dura Mam fold advisor Ames Wheaton cashier Celle Carlson clerk Badle Kar banker Alberts Troll manager Jamme Clayton and Franklin Mater. A banquet followed with a surprise birthday bilinear party at Kelty Coalmey’s home on Reed Street.
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Sander's Hall
Oforre
Geordian
Mre Dura Mamfold
Ames Wheaton
Mustelas
Celle Carlson
Badle Kar
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Tener Coutinel
Jamme Clayton
Managerett B. Tre
Mitchell
Franklin Mater
Kelty Coalmey
Reed Street
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