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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
4
The steamship Ventence carrying 100 passengers ran aground at Alki Point in dense fog. All passengers were saved and taken ashore by lifeboats, while a small boat that went toward shore was later found. The vessel drifted off the rocks and was pushed toward the shore by the tide.
A masked robber halted a passenger stage along the old highway near Oneonta Ore. He dismounted, threatened the driver and superintendent, and stole $1500 in cash and a quantity of jewelry from Mrs Bonnny of Toinde. The incident left the stage passengers rattled and the suspect fled.
An unclear report notes a man named Powe and associates arrested by Deputy Sheriff Great Robinson on a mortgage dispute involving property in Moscow Idaho. Details are garbled but mention bond for appearance and alleged sale of mortgaged property and a wagon.
Benner County officials will address precincts about county funding and upcoming election logistics. The meeting, led by county leaders, aims to inform voters on arrangements for November 3 and the Republican ticket. Local figures such as Will Wingsterr and Dean A Mirtatels are named among attendees.
Peter Pine of Palouse Washington died suddenly at the Palouse hospital. He left about 190 in certified deposits to cover burial costs. He was about 20 and had no known relatives besides a Spokane brother who arrived after the funeral and later sought money from the estate for travel. The brother refused to settle the burial fund without authority and returned to Spokane. Funds remain held pending investigation.
Philadelphia hosts a Founders Work Festival parade along the Delaware featuring sand art and mural day displays attended by hundreds. A second event, the median convention at the Academy of Music, draws musicians and visitors from almost every state and several foreign nations. The Order of Rodsen pages a bold street procession with 16 000 members present.
In Chicago Ort White ribbon events will celebrate the race campaign and local participation. Bod- At Doeth Alleatings set the tone for the year with a public discussion and the Hosiery datauslon aims to outline the path forward.
In Muchdville and surrounding towns, public schools will hold joint events today despite rain. A special program will be held in all WV public schools, with events planned to start soon and continue through November.
The French Walldow Club of America announces December dates for its annual bow-wow exhibition at the Waldorf-Astoria roof. The Toy Yaniel Club of Amation plans a similar event on the same platform later in December.
County officials and business leaders plan a two day excursion by steamer Flyer from Bt. Jon to St. Maries and Coeur d Alene. A public meeting will tackle the county seat question with diverse speakers, the band volunteering, and free participation for residents along the route.
The article continues on covereme discussing ongoing developments and statements from an unidentified speaker. Details are sparse in the snipped text, but it advances the narrative with further remarks and context related to the prior page.
A fragmentary report recalls Hesburn Moped Flurry describing urging the White House to deposit more government money with New York banks to aid western banks, and a president asking for a written note. It contrasts Republican and Democratic methods during a past panic, referencing Senator Kin and William H. Hatt with praise for his work and life.
A man in Constantina Algeria faced arrest for alleged money owed to an employer. Officials tried to record his name but he had no known birth name or parental details. He adopted Lafond and then Brayton after court orders, eventually being listed as “X” in court records before being sent to Jonas. New York Times report notes the strange case of identity and record keeping.
Fort Worth hosts an eight day harness racing meet featuring top horses in the region. The event will precede a Dallas circuit meet at the Dallas track, with participation by the premier horses of the day.
A fragmented report from London cites a Turkish embassy member saying war between Austria and Turkey could be avoided only through compromise. The official comment warns of immediate declarations if hostilities begin, stressing leverage from external pressures and balance of power considerations.
A hotel keeper faces an extortion plot by a man claiming to carry a malignant smallpox case. The con artist offers to remove the guest for a fee, threatening reputational ruin. The proprietor is duped but ultimately discovers the ruse as a confidence game, avoiding public panic and a costly evacuation.
A fragment from Appleton's Magazine recounts a young clergyman visiting a starving family. The man unemployed for months, wife and five children, youngest a baby. The clergyman gives $5 and gathers $20 from others before the day ends. He later checks on work for the unemployed man. The family buys a baby carriage, coffee, and sugar with the funds, and the carriage soon breaks.
A distorted 18th century note mentions Afra, Delaney, and Mary in a cough remedy. The writer suggests boiling snails, barley water, and a quart of water with spoonfuls of the preparation. The misspelled text hints at a medical curiosity and questions whether Mary used the concoction successfully.
A fragmented OCR item references a game or match with unclear names and missing context. It hints at opposition by ROMS and a titled agent or organizer, but readable details are scarce. The readable segments suggest a sports or game context and a possible time frame but lack concrete scores, places, or participants. The item remains imprecise and not fully reconstructible from the legible text.
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