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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
1
Alexander and McClear addressed a cold rainy evening crowd on Democratic ticket unity and pledges. McClear contrasted Democratic and Republican record, attacked pledges not kept, urged support for primary reform and criticized land deals and road rumors around Coeur d'Alene and Spokane connections.
The public library displays a miniature model of Rathdrum City Hall and a present court house. Lights illuminate the structures, highlighting contrasts between the fireproof buildings and the county records needs. Models were crafted by Librarian Men Ide Milner and Edith Marshall, showcasing careful work and artistry.
In Redlands California today a regional meeting of Methodist Ripiaropal church groups from southern California and Arizona is underway. organizers anticipate attendance from multiple communities and plan a day of shared services and activities.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a 1906 exchange involving Roosevelt and Taft. It notes Taft declining a Supreme Court seat, citing wartime policy in the Philippines and a belief that companions would doubt his integrity. The text references letters dated March and four months later, with a Pont A Plai Quebec location.
A monthly report details donations totaling 449 volumes from A V Chamberlin and 5 volumes from Mrs J J McClear plus 3 volumes from J A Spaulding. It notes an overall balance and a new magazine rack gifted by A V Chamberlin placed in the reading room with storage for periodicals and reference books now shelved.
The state of Idaho against James Sullivan for striking and choking his wife was dismissed by Judge Meese on a motion by Mrs Sullivan. The trial had commenced last term, the jury failed to reach a verdict, and a new trial date was set but postponed as Mrs Sullivan stated the suit should be dismissed.
New York dispatch reports William Randolph Hearst was served with a $600,000 lawsuit over Haskell of Oklahoma and Blanchard Oil campaign statements. A deputy sheriff boarded Hearst’s train in New York, entered his state room, and served the papers after Mrs Hearst allegedly resisted. The suit claims Hearst supported Haskell through statements damaging to his position as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee.
Oct 16 reports a large turnout of ten thousand locals cheering the Mikado era as the Japanese fleet arrives. Officials plan vast entertainment and a grand demonstration with half a million dollars spent for the sailors visit marking a major diplomatic and ceremonial event.
William J. Bryan wrapped up a three day speaking tour in Nebraska with a large crowd in Plattsmouth. He asserted Nebraska can be counted for the Democrats by a bigger majority than in 1896 and noted vigorous public reception and strong enthusiasm despite his fatigue.
Northwest Michigan towns Metz Mote and others are reported destroyed by fires. Entire communities have perished with many dead and missing as crews battle the blaze. In Massachusetts Saulteau and surrounding areas report forest fires threatening settlements, with residents fleeing. Firefighters plan dynamiters to curb spread if control fails.
An unsigned memo from an Illinois official describes a legal conflict involving Governor Maskell and a proposed suit. The statement cites delays, funding concerns, and a pledge not to meet summons, referencing Mr. Flaskell and Mr. Haskell in a contested financial matter.
About 300 visitors from Waryte arrived in Harrison this afternoon for a county seat visit guided by the removal committees and city committee. They toured the city, viewed the courthouse sites, and learned of the advantages of Harrison as county seat, with a reception planned at the Minel Kasha and a dance afterward.
Fragmented OCR text mentions activity at Bethe for the 60 sor olive drab serpine salforme. References to white gheven, cular and cay orsamenes and now commissioned others appear in garbled form.
Wes Gimpers, president of the American Federation, spoke in Detroit tonight urging support for the era’s president. Mick and Oct. 14 timing appear in the readable fragment as part of a formal gathering in progress.
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