Idaho Resources Showcases State Growth in Egleston Report
The biennial report by T C Egleston, Idaho immigration commissioner, highlights diverse progress across agriculture, mining, industry, education, and infrastructure. It emphasizes reliable data, 200 illustration cuts, and detailed county by county statistics including farm counts, orchard acreage, livestock value, and sugar and lumber industries.
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T. C. Egleston
Idaho
Boise Statesman
Egleston
Contracting for Wool in Pendleton Seeks Future Delivery
Mr Be H W Clark of Pendleton, a prominent wool buyer for Pendleton Woolen Mills, arrived from Wallowa County to contract wool in the region. He notes ready contracts for about one and a half million pounds for next year, with prices quoted around fifteen cents per pound. Wool prices surged to highs unseen in years, with last year's local peak near 18½ cents. estimated clip at about 9,000 pounds, implying roughly $120,000 circulation in the area. Clark cites general prosperity as a key factor behind the price rise and the forthcoming wool trade.
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BE. HW. Clark
Pendleton
Clark
Pendleton Woolen Mills
Wallowa
Oregon
Teller
The Old Mill Described by Boise Woman Mrs Johnson
Written by Mrs Henry Z Johnson of Boise the piece titled The Old Mill recalls early San Gabriel mission builders and California landmarks. The article notes wide reprinting by the Califor nia Press and Southern California papers and praises Johnson as a careful historian writing in a vivid literary style. Dr Ingalls will visit Lewiston January first offering eye care and free consultations at Hotel Grand.
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Boise
Henry Z. Johnson
California
San Gabriel
Johnson
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Ingalls
Lewiston
Hotel Grand
Senators Propose Historic Pay Increase for U S Leaders
Washington dispatch notes Senator Stewart of Nevada introduces a bill to raise presidential pay from 50000 to 100000, vice president from 8000 to 20000, speaker from 8000 to 20000, and lawmakers from 5000 to 10000. Operative March 4 1909. The measure cites rising costs and calls for higher pensions amid global comparisons. Also mentions forest policy shifts and a cav ally horses sale for US forces in the Philippines.
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Washington
Stewart
Nevada
Senate
United States
Congress
Thomas B. Reed
Republican Party
Lewiston Has A Slim Chance To Get A Federal Building
Washington dispatch reports Idaho’s Burton L. French pressing for multiple federal buildings. Moscow is favored for one soon, while Lewiston and Pocatello face wait-and-see with projected growth and budgets. Lewiston may secure later expansion or separate facilities when revenues permit.
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Lewiston
Washington, D. C
Capitol News
Burton L. French
House
Idaho
Moscow
Pocatello
Congress
Cannon
French
Supervising Architect of
the Treasury
Gillett
Post Ofice Department
Lewiston and Pocatello
United States Court
United States Attorney
United States Internal Revenue
Tolado
Taft tariff report urges free duty for Philippine products
The secretary of war William H. Taft urges duty free status for all Philippine products except sugar and tobacco, while proposing a substantial tariff reduction on those two items. The report notes 69,181 troops, improved sanitation, and calls for a new executive department. President Roosevelt expands civil service rules to include deputy customs officials. about 400 positions affected.
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Washington
William H. Taft
Philippines
United States
Roosevelt
Civil Services
Customs
Chrysanthemum
Fushimi
Japan
Bramwell
War Department
White House
Monument Grounds
Hague
Hay
Sweden
Mexico
Senator Cockrell Offered Two High‑Salary Posts
Senator Cockrell of Missouri faces a choice between the Isthmian canal commission and the interstate commerce commission. Either appointment carries a salary above 7,000 dollars, at least 2,500 more than his current United States senate pay, benefiting Missouri’s Republican shift. Hogan matriarch dies in Colfax after long illness. Katherine Ridgeway Hogan’s mother was a Colfax pioneer, about 70, beloved locally.
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Mexico
Senator Cockrell
Missouri
Isthmian Canal Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Cockrell
Senate
Miss Hogan
Katherine Ridgeway Hogan
Colfax
Geologic Survey Report on Bitter Root Clearwater Range
Washington reports United States Geological Survey work by Walemar Ledgren and colleagues on the Bitter Root range and Clearwater mountains in Montana Idaho. The 1899 reconnaissance highlights biotite granite and wertz monzonite geology, rich gold fissure veins and gravels, copper silver and lead prospects, coal seen near Bitter Root valley, and lignite near Cre Fling creek with rhyolite basalts but limited development potential.
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Washington, D. C
Walemar Ledgren
United States Geological Survey
Messrs
G. W. Stone
H. R. Johnson
Bitter Root Range
Clearwater Mountains
Montana
Idaho
Lindgren
Washington, D.C
Earwater Mountains
Tamiiten
Bitter Root
Uppe
Cre Fling Creek
Pierce
Will Mitchells romantic comedy at Temple theater Lewiston
Tomorrow night Lewiston theatergoers will enjoy Mr Mitchells four act romantic comedy at Temple theater. Sterling actors and comedians, with music by Keller’s symphony orchestra, plus sword feats by Dreckman and Waldman representing Lewiston Athletic Club. Press Woodruff will speak between acts. box office opens at 11 a m.
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Mr. Mitchell
Lewiston
Temple Theater
Sterling
Prof
Kellers
Messrs. Dreckman and
Waldman
Lewiston Athletic Club
Mr. Press Woodruff
The Hump is Prosperous Grangeville Mining News
Reports from Buffalo Hump describe expanding mining activity and new power plants. The Jumbo and Concord shafts deepen, a chlorination plant advances, and a 200 foot Rob Roy tunnel shows fine ore while water shortages persist for power. Road access improves for winter transit and expected busy season ahead.
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Grangeville
Buffalo Hump
John Stantial
Concord
Greggy
Sheep Creek
Big Buffalo
Buffalo Chief
George L. Hedges
Rob Roy
Atlas
Nez Perce Leader Dies After Railroad Fall
Coroner C J Var returns from Lenore to investigate the death of Showish Edwards an elderly Nez Perce man found dead beside a river after a fit while walking from Lenore toward Basalt. Two boys saw him sit on the railroad ties before he toppled thirty five feet to rocks below and died. He was about 80 and had been a tribe leader. His body was moved to Basalt for burial with his son in law William Reynolds.
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C.J. Var
Lene
Mr. Vassar
Showish Edwards
Lenore
Wm. Reynolds
Basait
Jon
Edwards
Basalt
Nez Perce
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Taft
Clearwater Country
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