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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
1
Idaho June 2 1907 Governor reacts to public scandal over state prosecution costs and a muttered dispute involving State Auditor Bragaw and the Pinkerton agency. He defends secrecy around detailed bills while accusing opponents of obstructing murder case progress tied to ex Governor Steunenberg’s era.
A report details conflicts involving Mr Brigaw and the state board of examiners over deficiency certificates and expenditures by the Western Federation of Minera. It notes $110,000 in expenses and claims irregularities while emphasizing the board’s insistence on full receipts and lawful costs. Federal officials and attorneys are mentioned, with implications of political pressure and scrutiny. the author suggests readers draw their own conclusions.
A civil suit for $50,000 damages was filed against Governor Gooding and others connected to the Daily Statesman for alleged defamation from publication of an interview. The action claims malice and intent to injure the plaintiff’s reputation and public standing. A large Catholic Foresters meeting in Coeur d’Alene highlighted a robust organizational year ahead with many applications and plans.
Washington June 6 The Supreme Court heard Great Northern Railroad push that Hepburn Act void at passage date June 2 1906 as to rebating indictments. If sustained, all rebates dating from June 24 to August 29 1906 face nullification and the Standard Oil fine may collapse.
Washington January 6 President Roosevelt condemns Admiral Brownson's resignation as improper and discusses naval construction and training issues. Secretary Metcalf will provide a formal statement, addressing the controversy, while the president urges loyalty to the navy and country amid factional disputes. Also reports birth, legal case outcomes, and local school enrollments.
In Albany placeholder text details one of the era’s major trials. Chaster Gillette, accused of the brutal murder of Mim Grace Brown at Dig Moone Lake, faces potential death penalties as the case advances through the calendar of appeals from orders. The report notes courtroom activity and local legal proceedings surrounding the matter.
A garbled report notes that corporations paid about half of a tax bill while individuals with limited means paid a smaller portion. It mentions a total of 199000 and a remaining 10000 as figures, indicating the distribution of tax responsibility between corporations and residents.
Chicago January 4 a federal court in Chicago hears the so called Little Alton case involving the Blandh ard OM company and related charges. The judge notes similarities to the larger Big Fine case and discusses tablet mut contents and rebates from the Chicago and Alton railroad. The proceedings cover counts tied to north judicial district reorganization on March 3, 1905 and potential findings.
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