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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
The community debates assessor practice and tax equity, arguing valuations may favor certain properties. Officials warn higher values could raise levies, while uniform taxation remains essential for city and school districts. A separate inquiry probes interurban phone rate franchise oversight amid public protest and regulatory questions.
Washington Feb 20 A Navy Department statement indicates Admiral Robley D Evans will almost surely retire August 1 due to age from the Atlantic fleet command. The race for supreme command is uncertain with Spur not included, while Grane Sebree and Captains Wainwright Schroeder and Bueberland are named as leading candidates for the top rank.
A Republication voice denounces the nomination process as a sham dominated by party machines. It condemns Idaho voters for being ignored in state government shaping and mocks the idea of consent by the people to run public affairs. The piece cites Moscow interviews and criticizes James H Brady, urging Latah County Republicans to oppose Brady and defend local leadership.
Catherine Paysant reports fashion notes from New York on February 2 detailing spring outerwear. The piece describes tabulating coats, long frock coats, dramatic capes, and waist-length jackets in various fabrics. It notes lace trims, wrap alternatives, and the shift toward longer, heavier styles for women and the impact on libertine jackets and boleros.
Hor how McKinley a convicted Oregon writ refugee and jail-breaker in China, is headed to Oregon. He described Orient adventures and claimed no extradition treaty exists between the United States and China. He says Secretary of State requested China to allow extradition in a rogual basin and that a coded note to the Hung Hu Tee led to his escape aided by associates. A reward of 4000 was offered by the Chinese government for his apprehension.
In Spokane Wash Feb 20 wine people from Missouri Indiana and Kansas claim Lawrence Stutler bachelor and re use of Blaople died in Dearonems hospital Jan 3. Letters from relatives in Cambridge City Ind Missouri and Kentucky describe his unknown whereabouts and questions of heirs and an administrator was appointed pending judge action. A nephew in Louisiana Sky claimed kinship but no further word has arrived.
A tribal incident report from Missoula Montana states two Chippewa Indians Roseblam and Allen who had visited Flathead In Hinze bought 6 cent bottles of bay Fain from Indian traders Saturday after sending farewell drinks to friends. Both were found dead today prompting Major Holten to issue an order halting the use of bay fim and perfumeries.
A Tangier report says General D Amade’s forces went beyond safe lines and were routed by Mulai Madd’s followers at outlying posts. Moroccan warning notes French ships wary near Casablanca. A French group near Rabat was reportedly defeated by tribesmen and Clemenceau denied troop redeployments to Casablanca and Marocco.
The 1904 fortifications estimate, about 98.4 million dollars, prioritizes Pacific and Atlantic coast defenses minimally and Hawaiian and Philippine defenses heavily. Roosevelt reportedly approved the total, though the committee resists large early appropriations given the years required for mechanical completion. Last year the department requested 10.18 million for fortified towns and 4.898 million for other works.
In Gracey, Kentucky, masked night riders seized town phones and imprisoned Town Marshal Waters, then forced James Wooten to ride out of town and warned black residents to quit work. The raiders rode into Trigg County, leaving Wooten presumed dead or missing.
Transfers show Sherman Land & Improvement Co to BA Blows Lot 1 Block 1 Bust Wind add Coeur d Alene. John B Taylor to Pater Snyder Lots 1 and 2 Block ? Lakeshore 1 Coeur d Alene. American Trust Co to C N Mix Lot 11 Block 6 Glenmore add Bio. B Woods to F B Newton Times 2? on BT? BO Of wi-d ne of ow foc 10 tp BOF 8 w. and nel-2 of a bee Ht 50 Fw $3000. Volney Mummy to J T Humphey Lots 2 and 4 Block 18 Sherman add Coeur d Alene $1. Taylor Bros to Ed Strom Lot 4 Mock 9 College add $200. Western Townsite Co to Don Poo nee et al Lots and 4 Block 2 Bt. Jocity $990. Charles David to the Bt. alarien Townsite & Imp Co Lots 1 and 2 Block 17 $1. My Handy to Geo Humphrey Set of Block 4 East End add Rathdrum $100. Humphrey to L J Kirkpatrick Part Block 4 East End add Rathdrum $475.
Washington financiers debate the proposed appropriation items as lawmakers consider the budget. The administration seeks to redirect funds from 125 million to 936 million, aiming to support national priorities while balancing fiscal constraints.
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