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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
1
A crook using the name Frank Campbell forged and cashed certified checks in Wallace and nearby towns. The scheme involved fake payees and stamps imitating First National Bank markings. Police pursued with dogs after a Wallace burglary. the post office caused major damage and a large glycerine charge.
In Tacoma on March 1 a partial move affects ticket exchanges with Harriman lines. Northern Pacific allegedly ordered discontinuation of gate tickets from Tacoma and other points via North Pacific to Harriman lines. The move aims to curb travel as unions face tariff rulings tied to railroad routes through Puget Sound.
General Stewart L. Woodford former U S minister to Spain and former National Hughes League president has joined Republicans and deflected Democrats by asserting New York’s fate favors Bryan if he is nominated.
The Royal Neighbors encampment gathers many delegates from across the state at Bandore ball. Lodge business, installation of officers, and a regular meeting precede an open session inviting members and wives. A supper banquet will cap the opening meeting with planned charitable and social activities.
Masini and Jobe S. Green Bow have agreed to submit their long standing differences about the foundation under a two story building on Second Street near Lakmide Furniture to a board of arbitrators. Each party will select one umpire, and the two will choose a third. the award is to be entered with the Justice of the Peace within ten days.
Bred Axter and Blanche Blackwell, both of threety, will wed at 4 PM at the Presbyterian church. Rev A Litherland, father of the bride, will officiate. Miss Blanche Blackwell is maid of honor. Givens Litherland, bride’s brother, will be an usher. Reception follows at the Litherland home.
H B Olson owner of a Wiggett block gallery says carpenter entered yesterday afternoon and argued over lighting and other photography matters. He claims Carpenter attacked with an object, beating him about the head until restrained. Olson denies offering to strike first. J H Kay and N J Webb corroborate Olson’s account.
George W. Curtis of Moscow chosen as Rhodes Scholar for Idaho for three years. He will study at Oxford University starting this autumn. SteKeon morrow, lee of Boise also selected to continue work at the university. Cadets have received arms and practice daily as the spring encampment is planned for early April near Moscow. Coach Dvorak trains track and field for two upcoming events including an indoor meet on March 14 featuring a relay and a hot foot race. An athlete minstrel program is slated later in the month.
In a court session Judge A V Chamberlain handled the case of Charter L Knopp charged by George Harding of the Consumers company with tampering to underreport electricity use at a shooting gallery. Knopp pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars. Detectives traced the tap to the meter wiring feeding the gallery, revealing repeated tampering across the Consumers company’s meters and wires. The article notes ongoing concerns and possible further arrests in similar cases.
A double funeral was held at Cownr d'Almme parlors for Joseph Meeteman who died recently at the hospital and W T Morrow who died Monday morning of pneumonia. The undertakers and lodge members directed services with a local band in attendance. Both men were well known and highly regarded in the city with many friends. The burial followed at the cemetery and the Rev Rovex of the Baptist church conducted the services.
In Heyburn Idaho on March 1 and again March 10 reports detail Benatar Heyburn's public endorsement of President Roosevelt and his policies. The event occurs amid Wallace club activity and a Taft club response, with lawyers organizing a county bar meeting slated for March 21 to discuss standards and public reform.
In Canyon County Idaho March 1 The last chapter of the Frank Steunenberg murder case saw defendant Orchard admit guilty to larceny related charges as Moyet Haywood Pettibone trials loom The plea surprised many and unsettled expected defenses delaying further court action in the Shamrock district courthouse proceedings before Pettibone Pettibone and Orchard case developments, including potential reprieve or new sentences, were reported from the Can ton county court.
A mob seized Deputy Ker of Jackson County and four prisoners at a warehousedistrict raid. They were hanged by the roadside, with morning light revealing the grisly scene. Authorities identified goods seizures and warehouse closures amid food shortages driving unrest. Other witnesses testified about Byrd store robbery and related disruptions as mobs swept through the area.
The New York case on March 11 centers on the marriage of Harry K Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit and the alleged mental state of Nesbit’s husband. Proceedings include service of papers and a trial date, with expectations of statements from insiders and a potential divorce if the court finds grounds.
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