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Coeur Dalene Evening Press

Location

Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

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University Track Team Returns From Oregon Trip

The University of Idaho track team returned from a trip to Eugene and Oregon Agricultural College. Captain Montgomery led Idaho with top marks in most events, while Strobecker won high jump, vault, and other events. Idaho placed second to Oregon with strong showings in sprints and hurdles as the season progresses.

Moscow Idaho Tne Clarence Edmonton Oregon Eugene Washington Montgomery Strobecker Oregon Agricultural College Man Hulme Vaughn Udeen Corgan Agricultural College Debace Pullman Spropos

Two Attempts to Burn a Nome In Alameda Cal

A 70 year old caretaker Mrs Chan Woattinder was found badly injured after two attempts to burn the Quist home in Alameda California. She lay in a pool of blood, with numerous lacerations and a head wound. It is unclear if she was attacked or injured after a fall during the arson bid.

Los Angeles Cal Anna Poltera Grimth Park Jos Enh Poltera Neud Kirt Ndee Alameda N. Quist Chan Woattinder Tee

Jeffries Plans Signing To Meet Johnson In Five Months

Chicago May 20. Jeffries announces he will sign to meet Johnson in five months as he prepares for the bout. He is reducing the tremendous pace daily and expects the fight to be ready within the stated period.

Chicago Johnson Jeffries

Ira Remsen Named One of America's Famous Chemists

Ira Remsen a noted member of the board of scientists who differed with Dr Wiley on food preservatives is one of America's most famous chemists. He has served as president of Johns Hopkins University Baltimore. date September 1.

Ira Remsen Ir Remsen Dr. Wiley Amerea Johns Bookins University Baltimore

Scaped from asylum Maratta 18 are pranks and arrests

Prank Maratta, twice committed to the asylum, escaped each time and was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Swyer and Dwyer. He faces examination and potential recommitment for a third time as authorities deem him violently insane. Earlier escapes followed long distances from Oroville and near St. Jo, with religious preoccupations cited.

Maratta Swyer Dwyer Orofine Thie Bt Jor

Johnson Fails to Knock Out OBrien in Drawn Fight

May 20 at Philadelphia Jack Johnson faked to mislead and struck during the later rounds but not enough to end the bout. OBrien's foot work kept him from a finish. the crowd declared the match a draw with no decision rendered.

Philadeletia Jack Johnson Jack O'Brien O'Brien Wenro

Boy Murderer Faces Chehalis Hearing After Tragic Shooting

Report from Chehalis Washington on May 20 details a fatal shooting involving a 72 year old man and his girlfriend. Raymond Geissier remains hospitalized in serious condition after the incident sparked by alleged jealousy. Police say the motive was jealousy and the killer is a local youth awaiting further proceedings.

Raymond Geissier Aerd Tittle Canmada Jewlousy Getasler

Commencement Exercises at Coeur dAlene High School

The fourth annual commencement exercises take place this evening at the Methodist Church at 8 o clock. Eight graduates will receive diplomas, with an orchestral prelude, prayers, a welcome by Mrs John Hunt Shephard, a lecture by Dr. G Ross Baker, and diploma presentations by Superintendent H H Barton. Graduates listed include Viva Claire Baldwin Katherine Isabel Dunlevy Low Edne Kilgore Robert Dwight Lepper Brigitte Ruth Paulus Corinne Marguerite Robertson Myrie Elizabeth Seymour Earl Ross Shoup.

Metho- Get Church Txercines of Coeur a’Alene High School Methodiat Church O. 4. Gret The Christian Church H. H. Barton Henry G. Taylor Episcopalian Church Viva Claire Baldwin Katherine Isabel Dunlevy Low Edne Kilgore Robert Dwight Lepper Brigitte Ruth Paulus Corinne Marguerite Robertson Myrie Elizabeth Seymour Earl Ross Shoup

Two PiGs Caver NRIGHMONTOOD Frie

In Bellingham Washington on May 20 a mob attacked Monty Adams and Phil Hosehelle after they were accused of stealing two pike from Alexander McDougine. Adams was seized on a wagon bridge, bound gagged and tossed into the Nooksack river but escaped, badly injured and needing medical care.

Bellingham Wash Fernald Alexander McDougine Monty Adams Phil Hosehelle Adams Nooksack

Lapollette Amendment to Tariff Lowers Tanning Material Duty

In Wariington on May 20 the Senate debated Beaster LaFolette's tariff amendment setting a duty of a fourth to a half a penny per pound on tanning extract from Quebracho and other sources used for tanning. The Aldrich bill repealed the direct half-cent tax per pound. Last year imports of this extract were valued at about $2,000.

Wariington Senate Beaster LaFolette Ovo

Dollee and Machinery for Homebuilder Mine Arrival

A car load of mining machinery arrives in the city for the Homebuilder mine. It includes an 88 horsepower boiler or air compressor Bullvan Brill and about a ton of powder and various mining tools. Management plans to install the equipment and run a double shift after setup.

Court Frees Jesse Sears in Turf Exchange Case

The Idaho case against Jesse R. Bears, owner of the Turf Exchange, ended with Judge Dunn sustaining a demurrer to the information. The defense argued no public offense existed under state law, citing common law. The judge ordered release of the deed, with Promoting Attorney Petty planning to appeal to the supreme court.

State of Idaho Jesse R. Bears Turf Exchange Mredeufore Bears HP. Knight Dunn Potts Knight Defeng Petty Supreme Court de Talon

Road Law Challenge Sparks Constitutional Debate

Salem Oregon March 20 Attorney McMahon announces legal action to halt funding for Crater Lake road improvements arguing the law is unconstitutional. He will also oppose a bridge project across the Beebe River into Idaho, calling it a similar unconstitutional measure and seeking to block authorities from the decision.

Whitley Tanlding Deridge Reske Salem Ore Crater Esid McMahae Sleo Beebe River Idaho Dexter Lake Han le Questios

Hanged Officer in Effigy Shocks Small Town

In Bumas Washington a crowd hanged Harry Edwell in effigy on Main Street for his role in removing a customs station. The life-sized figure was found the next morning as townsfolk gathered, with Edwell reportedly in New York. The act reflects local anger over his actions and the removal controversy.

Nallingham Wash Bumas Aluated Harry Edwell Edgy Edwell Basel Argy Moralae Donging To & Telegraph Edselow New York

Spokane Delegation Plans Washington Outing For Rate Hearing

Spokane merchants and chamber officials prepare for a June trip to Washington to contest railroad rate schedules before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Delegates include John W. Graham and Adams Rabber Co. representatives with two more appointments to be decided, aiming to cover expenses and present Bookman's case.

Bank of Committer Washington Bpokane Wash Dookanw Interstate Commerce Commission Chamber of Commerce Spokane Merchants’ Association Seoretary Moorow Merchental Association Roland John W. Graham B .C. Adame Adams Rabber Co HD Trunkey McClintock‘Trunkey Company Dme Doe Jung Wath Ineed Kavpire Discum Tig Mobey Tn Fay Bumpin Bookum Bookane Ye City Washston

Summer Normal Plans at Coeur d Alene College

Iana Lawiton promotes a summer normal session from June 2H to August at Doming Alone college. Tuition and supplies total $40, the lowest Northwest rate. Location on Spokane river near lake city offers daily launch service. Faculty includes George AL Black, Anne W. Lytle, HL A. Hollowall, Margaret Dennie, Florence Chaim, Mod Curtis, and A G Davie among others.

Lawieton Iana George J. Mack Lawston Norms d'Alene Doming Alone Spokane River Lake City Wba George AL Black Lewiston Normal Mine Anne W. Lytle Lewiston Normialy HL. A. Hallowall Clim Lawler Margaret Dennie Florence Chaimbortaln Most Mod Curtis Ailew A. G. Davie Coeur d’Aleoe Ligh

Investigating Committee Probes State Accounts in Olympia

In Olympia on May 20, the investigating committee examines the accounts of State Auditor W. Claussen. The inquiry centers on the alleged handling of expenses as the legislature adjourns. No statement was released as the committee plans further action this evening.

Olympia Wash Stasi Wor Claussen

Albany Oregon Freemason Roster Filing Missing

The fragmentary OCR lists Grand Master IR Cooltre and Gevury eran master Theme as F Ryan with other lodge officers and representatives in Albany Oregon dated May 24. The text is garbled but preserves mentions of grand master, grand ward, and grand representative positions for the Freemasons.

Albany Ore IR Cooltre la Crande F Ryan Grewan City Mowersim Athanry Rand

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