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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
1
A committee from Coeur d Alene is raising funds and support to secure the Idaho state Republican convention for the city. They argue the event would bring about 500 state representatives and substantial financial benefits, and pledge broad local backing to overcome rival bids from Wallace.
Fragmentary tale from January 31 describing a civil aviation prospect. Mentions a United States flight, jet signals, and experimental washines of the air type. References promises to meet specifications for permits and a 50 pound weight limit with a 125 mile range.
Washington informs that President Roosevelt will appoint one major general and four brigadiers this year. Brigadier General J M K Davis retires today from the department of the Quif, followed by Major General A W Greeley on March 27 and General Charles B Hall on August 29. Brigadier General Alexander Mac Kentin retires May 26, opening a vacancy for advancement. Frederick Funston, a lower rank officer, is slated for promotion to major general.
The first train to Harlowton reaches the town after 170 miles of evi ballast track. Montane’s Montana railroad project advances with end of week targets to connect Miles City Forsyth and Lombard and push line to Butte. Unprecedented mild weather aids construction and enables ahead-of-schedule progress toward spring traffic.
In open court Abraham Ruef denounced Prosecutor Lanahan for alleged contact with co defendants in the United Railroads case and reiterated his denial of double dealing. He claimed officials tried to force him into testimony under threats of leniency and asserted his faith in truth. Ruef said private detectives monitored him and described strict limits on visitors. He named his forthcoming defense team including Grove J. Johnson Henry Ach Frank J. Murphy and George B. Keane.
Mt exit pursuit by Chris McNichol, half Indian half Scotch, follows his runaway wife Flamie Wilkinson to Wallace after years of seeking revenge. He claims to have married her in San Francisco, later says she left with money and that he will “match” her bald head with a wig cost. He has contacted local officials and Wilkinson's father.
A complaint before Judge A. Chamberlin charged Frank Moretta with insanity. The case was moved to probate court at Rothdram for custody evaluation. Moretta, 33, believes he must save mankind and warns followers of eternal loss if they do not heed him. He is married with four children.
Fort Washington January 31 prominent men from eight southern states gathered for a congressional hearing on a bill to protect southern forests. Governor Hoke Smith and other notable Southerners pledged support to secure passage of the act, with 144-member committee hearing continuing through the day.
William Travers Jerome argues for fair treatment of Harry Kendall Thaw, criticizing prosecutorial shift and defending the woman involved while condemning Thaw and White as degenerates. The account notes changes in the prosecution since the Arnt trial and details Jerome's courtroom stance. A fragmented later section mentions a cigar stand project and building interior work.
The trial of Mrs. C. Norris began in Ellensburg Washington for the murder of Thomas Murray two weeks prior. About 200 spectators attended the opening session as Colonel B. M. Wager led the prosecution, answering jurors with minimal questioning and leaving no questions rejected, a notable occurrence in such a high profile case.
AL J Kerr and F Hill acquire an interest from Anton Carlson in the White iar saloon. The establishment will be renamed the Cobweb and refurnished to be modern and up to date. The front will be redesigned with a glass front and winging door to allow a summer opening.
In a spirited contest at the Priniwe rink Conor G Aiene faced Company 1st Apokame and fell short. Beth tena and Neheen starred for their teams as Whitman and Washington State Collings previous wins set high stakes. A fair crowd attended the clash marking a pivotal moment before the city event.
Warrington Jee 91 and the Navy Department have arranged to move the naval hospital to Mare Island Navy Yard tomorrow. Special interest attaches to the event after the resignation of Admiral Brownson. Francis X. Lomain, in service for years, will navigate the Relief under Surgeon Charles F. Rokes who will command the hospital ship.
AIKTHUR W. PERGUSON HEAD MANILA. Arthur W. Ferguson executive secretary of the Philippine Commission died suddenly last trade freee heart disease. Ferguson arrived with Governor General Taft in 1901 and remained in port. Romaine funeral rites will be held tomorrow. Death shocks the archipelago. widow and son survive.
Fragmentary entries show transfers and parcels with section, township, and range references. Mentions to act for La F, Tabor, Joseph Jerome, Washington State Deposit & Trust, and Lavette with dates unclear and monetary values including 2000 and 16 dollars.
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