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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
2
A late 19th century editorial argues two competing telephone systems raise subscriber costs and urges legislative action to force city-to-city exchange connections. The piece links this to electoral platforms, Taft's campaign, and financial interests, highlighting broader calls for competition and public relief.
Walla Walla, Washington hosts a campaign to promote home manufacture and self supply. The newly formed Merchants Protective Association seeks to educate and persuade merchants and residents to buy locally produced foods and goods, highlighting payrolls from established plants and the growing local economy.
About 40 Republicans met in the county courthouse to organize the Wallace Taft Republican club. G B Anderson president and A Corner secretary were elected. A committee of Walter H. imon, W A Commer and A C Cogswell was named to draft resolutions for a meeting Monday night and to prep enrollment work. Attendees included prominent local Republicans from the city and state including TF ONeill and W Bealettle, aiming to hold regular meetings.
A disorder followed the funeral of 208 Almont as pallbearers attempted to move the casket. Police and cadets were called to calm the crowd after a provoked disturbance at the burial ceremony. The incident reflects tensions surrounding the event and the priest's attempt to lead the service.
A disorder at a church gate during a reserve workers dispute escalated as marching miners demanded the burial of a union member. The priest refused to intervene, rioters tried to halt the hearse and pull the horses, while a marshal struggled to restore order. No injuries reported.
Reports from Spokane and Butte indicate Northern Pacific railways plan a nine hour workday change with a wage cut for operators and keymen starting March 4. Telegraphers and station staff weigh acceptance, while some expect to seek other positions if the cut is kept.
Colfax Washington February 26 Milah Bill and the C M P P rail road case ended in court with the suit withdrawn Damages awarded to Bill amounting to 1000 for land taken and trespass costs The parties preferred compromise to prolonging litigation ending condemnation matters in Whitman County courts though some Spokane Portland and Seattle cases remain pending
Supreme Court jurors return a verdict for the New York City Railway Company in a suit for damages after a clouding incident. The jury Clerk explains some jurors claimed to have attended to business and one member did not fully participate due to other obligations.
The Country Squire a three act comedy by James A. Kent opens Friday at Comer Alene Auditorium. A strong cast features Mr Willard in the leading role with elaborate staging and careful presentation promised. Prices 280, 0.
Lewiston March 25. The Supreme Court decision in the George Dick case wipes out every saloon on the New Parcs Indian reservation and allows government control of liquor introductions while the Indian tract remains under federal oversight. Saloon keepers fear losses from revoked permits and forfeitures as bootleggers may rise, and county officials weigh the impact on law enforcement and revenue.
A well dressed stranger lured a lodging house keeper at Third Avenue Spokane into a room for a $20 payment then locked her in. The man watched the money from her hand as he escaped before a resident freed the victim after about 15 minutes. The assailant fled the neighborhood shortly after 9 oclock.
Public notice states intention by Kaot mat County Idaho residents to petition the First Judicial District Court to move the Kootenai County seat from Rathdrum to Coeur d Alene. The filing dates back to March 7, 1904 with signatures of many electors listed.
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