Sunday closing law sparks Spokane dispute and arrests
Spokane officials and business leaders debated enforcement of a Sunday closing law after a leak of information about alleged violations. Reports suggested arrests for Reynolds of Pacific Telephone and other firms, while some officials argued the law would be unconstitutional and urged waiting for a higher court ruling. The town’s mood favored delaying enforcement and letting residents decide at the next election, with saloon and restaurant partners proceeding cautiously amid the controversy.
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Spokane
Wash
Urls Reynols
Pactte Fave Telephone Company
Eat
LW Fund
Aquor Minty Ansociacion
Reynolds
Lenhine Company
Qokune Traction Company
Washington Water Power Company
Ae Thewan
Te Peruon
Shove
Warrus
Mansuer Reynoldn
Suprarme Court
Supreme Court
Rata of
Beir
Hamblin
Tre
Allen Ware
Hamblen
Allen
Mastinum
Ellisens
Atx Ar Etght Clear
Rontectionery
Brunt- Wr Deaiere
Edeh
iNterfervnce
Eniebiy
Emalier
Millard Tourney in New York Opens with Top Cue Experts
Millard tourney in New York begins January 10 with three important championship cue matches. Western weeks promise high level billiards as leading professionals compete for honors.
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New York
Rewards Mormon Appointed to Land Office Post
A report claims Bramswell, son of Prank, is named receiver at the Ped oral Ind office in St Grandy Oregon. It alleges religious influence in federal appointments, cites Doctrine and Covenant and tithing as justifications, and warns of political entanglement between the Mormon church and federal land distribution, urging inquiry into alleged favoritism.
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Seimttar
Yrask
Granwell
Pedoral Ind
St Grandy
Staw
Oregon
Bramwell
Church of the Latter Day
Brasmweil
Joseph Stuith Verity
Baith
Treautre
Rhuseh
Zion
United States
Htako Setmitar
World tour line for Field Museum anthropologist opens future studies
Chicago January 14 George A Dorney curator of anthropology at the Field Museum sails for a globe spanning research voyage aboard the Lusitania to study distant peoples and lay groundwork for a planned decade long program Dr Dorsey aims to map unknown lands gather inquiry leads and spark collaborations with other investigators The museum already supports a Philippines expedition and Bertholt Laufer prepares for three year study in Laman to enrich cross cultural knowledge and exhibit efforts
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Chicago
George A. Dorney
Department of Anthropology
Field Museum of Natural History
Globe
Lusitania
Newas
Dorsey
Tr. Dorny
Field Museum
Philippines
Bertholt Laufer
Faculty of
Columbia
Thibit
Immigration postes at Hills Island cut as arrivals fall
New York dispatch reports a sharp drop in immigrant flow through Hills Island processing, with about 500 government workers handling far fewer arrivals than the 6000 daily peak. The Oceanic and Blucher ships brought only 4h stewrage passengers, signaling reduced emigration and a pending workforce reduction.
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New York
Hills Island
Panmengere
Barapa
State Auditor Sets January Meeting On Tax Assessment
State Auditor Bragaw to Idaho county assessors: the state board of equalization will meet January 20 to consult with county assessors on property assessment and valuation matters. Expenses are paid by counties. Primary agenda includes stock and range assessment methods following last year’s changes.
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Gragan
Notcew
Board of Equalisation
Ta Seachon
Me Sanaor
Fm Fartanne
Mkcrimson
State Board of Equalization
Politica
State Board of Equatiza
Idaho
Juror Quietly Objects to Darrow Interrogation in Pettibone Case
Lewiston Idaho January report reveals a juror asked the court to permit a personal rebuke to Clarence Darrow after witnessing harsh cross examination of Ida Toney, former wife of Harry Orchard. The juror, moved by tears from the witness, sought to speak in the jury box but was denied. He later voted for acquittal as protection for the trial’s integrity was claimed. The court barred public explanation for the interruption.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Pettibone
Boter
Clarence Darrow
Sue Creme
Ida Toney
Harry Orchard
Chicago
Orchard
Canada
Darrow
Act Aa
Bryan Democrats Rallyasupport for Cannon Rival for President
Danville Jan 10 Bryan speakers urged support for Joseph O Cannon of Danville as the Republican candidate for president. Bryan Democrat delegates pledged to oppose Mr Common and backed Cannon in the unnamed campaign.
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Danville
Narrow Escape in Collision at Spokane Streetcar Stop
Spokane reports a near disaster as a Spokane Tram car No 42 collided with a loaded freight car near the Washington Street crossing. The front end smashed, passengers jolted but none injured. Conductor failed to warn motorman. slow speed kept a worse outcome from occurring. minor delay ensued.
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Spokane
Wash
Caltisian
Aakin
Endh
OML & N. Sagan
Securite
Trame
Democratic Banquet Honors Roosevelt at Seattle Event
At the Seattle banquet marking Andrew Jackson's birthday anniversary Judge George Turner praised Theodore Roosevelt for his governance and reform efforts. Despite a Democratic audience, Turner lauded Roosevelt as a heroic figure who transcends party lines for national conscience and policy progress.
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Seattle
Andrew Jackson
George Turner
Roosersit
Andrew Jashinon
White House
Theodore Hoonevelt
May boycott exposition threatens Tacoma labor split
June 10 report from Tacoma sketches a labor dispute over an Alaska exhibit. The state federation warns of a boycott if board actions favor pro labor leaders, while President Cottergill faces pressure to resigns and a new committee drafts negotiations. Delegates from Spokane report rising labor unrest and a rift within the federation as the exemption drive stalls.
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Tacoma
Wash
Ka'vleek Gnigtt
State Federation
Tx Womiun
Panand
Hac
Cottarril
Ube
Cottergill
Thomas Ivey
Spokane
Wythian Holl Call At Lodge Meeting Jotion
The third annual roll call at Wythian lodge drew 127 members with about 40 in arrears. Knights and Pythian brethren later gathered for a banquet and games, while a list of fraternal readings was read and a local ambition was noted to increase membership to forty in the state.
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Kootenal Joder
Pythan Bretere
Kenshew
Emigration Debate Shifts Emigrant Privileges
Reports today reference a Tuklo arrangement tied to Canada and Japan urging emigration limits. The policy historically reduced conscription for emigrants returning home within a year, altering prior privileges while drawing renewed attention from officials and media.
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Depen Moye
Victoria
Tmfred
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