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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text from the UIEUR D'ALENE evening press shows an editor and publisher note with unclear content about a monthly entry and a weakin seer reference. The readable portions indicate a dated masthead style segment.
A column argues political machines seek renewal through party leaders including Bonnter Harbor Gaver and Gooding. It cites Senator Born Harney Oeil and others as ambitious, warns of new coalitions forming to influence the primary, and critiques Roosevelt era actions while urging constitutional caution and reform.
The Atlantic Fleet of battleships after a 12 day voyage from Ban Francisco headed for Honolulu then Auckland. The Pacific squadron, including armored cruisers and gunboats, remains at sea or docks for repairs and painting. Rear Admiral Sparry assumes command of the Atlantic Fleet temporarily. The sortie includes several ships heading to different ports with a major refit schedule and a Western Union event note.
In New York on May 16 crowds celebrate spring with straw hats and festive crowds along Coney Island and Lan Park. The National Association of Manufacturers heads its thirteenth annual meeting as delegates address labor, banking, and currency reform amid theater and social events.
Seattle May 18 The Atlantic fleet entertainment plan for a four day visit announced by the Chamber of Commerce and Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition officials. Admiral Sperry to command the fleet at Montie harbor. Julia Collins chairs reception committee to handle thousands of visitors. City officials to receive flag ship Connollynt upon arrival Saturday May 29. City key of Alaska and Yukon to be presented. hotel rates to remain low. information bureaus set up for lodging and travel details.
The text surveys early national conventions from 1831 with the Anti Masonic party, notes Democratic origins, and tracks parties like National Republicans Whigs and Republicans since 1856. It lists Liberty Prohibitionists Socialists Labor and others as had nominees, and discusses potential third party impact on the electoral college and House selection.
Commerce officials outline a packed program for the Heat event with balls banners theatre parties and theater acts. Enlisted men will enjoy barbecues streetcar tickets vaudeville and a grand ball. A large parade is planned for Tuesday May 24 with daily amusements and a grand float each night. Japanese residents will receive a large display of day and night fireworks and weapons. Saturday May 22 includes arrivals and a reception aboard the Umatilla and an Admiral Sperry key ceremony. The Presbyterian Men’s Club plans a pancake supper on Tuesday evening.
An imperfect sale notice describes a 120 acre fruit farm with oak and windbreaks, listing fields, buildings, and outbuildings. The readable text mentions fruit trees, various varieties, and potential buyers or agents, with unclear phrases about ownership and pricing.
A fragmentary note from a rural property page mentions a 40 acre chicken ranch and unclear plans to build structures. The unreadable text references possible buyers, local authorities, and property names, with no coherent date or outcome to confirm.
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