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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a city scene with mentions of a good ity building a jail and station, references to conspiracies and journeys, and alarming reports of privations and deaths. It hints at planned pilgrimages and concerns about women and children facing starvation amid unrest.
Washington dispatch outlines a heated congressional debate over the Aldrich currency plan and tariff measures as leaders push toward an April adjournment. It notes factions favoring railroad bonds as emergency currency and surveys potential nominees and campaign strategies ahead of the Denver convention.
A new Naval Sponsors society for the United States Navy was launched in Washington with dignitaries and a formal christening at Centennial Hall. The group, comprised of women sponsors, aims to support naval missions and attend receptions at the White House and other events as arranged by Rotary leader Lovy. Attendees included Admiral Poway and Admiral Seilay, and a path to government service through the academy was discussed.
A London reporter in Paris relates an espionage inspired tale set at the German embassy where a young journalist befriends a German envoy’s companion. The plot centers on a claimed secret about France and a proposed alliance with England. The narrative follows intrigue, rumors, and a dramatic decision to publish or withhold the information. Marie von Lilienstein is named in the entanglement, with a marriage proposal and shifts in allegiance shaping the drama.
A detailed, period style account explains snow blindness, its severe eye pain, temporary blindness and repeated attacks. It notes sufferers keep eyes closed, seek darkness, and that Arctic police report higher incidence. The article mentions folk beliefs, safety practices, and a dubious remedy of painting an eye black and focusing.
A fragment discusses the preacher’s influence on audience sleepiness during sermons. It suggests hypnotic effects from sermon delivery and notes the best listeners may feel most compelled to stay attentive, with claims about consciousness and group behavior within a church setting.
A garbled 1900 real estate ad offers multiple bungalow and residence options with 3 to 5 rooms, large baths, porches, and modern features. Notes a $2100 price point, choice of several lots, and exchange offers with Spokane property. Emphasizes value and proximity to city high school.
A public notice states the petition of anti seat relocation by voters of Kootenai County Idaho to move the county seat from Rathdrum to Coeur d Alene was filed in January 1908 with the district court. The list names petition signers including Hamilton White Branson McCleary Johnson etc. It notes the request to remove the county seat and relocate the court accordingly under law.
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