Governor Gooding Denies Public Contention in Boise
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Governor Gooding rejects claims of revolt in the Boise legislature. He defends his recommendations as aligned with party pledges and says no administration tie-up exists. Senator Borah also denies any blockade or friction, asserting administration measures enjoy broad support and that legislation will fulfill party promises.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Boise
Gove
Gooding
Boise Statesman
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Statesman
W. E. Borah
House
Senate
Lesseas
Meens
Boston college to receive $100,000 bequest
Rev. a eleh who died in Washington weeks ago left $100,000 to Boston college. The bequest stands as the principal item in the late clergyman's will, filed in Boston authorities. The exact terms and beneficiary details await probate readings by the court.
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Boston View
Boston
Aeleh
Washingtoos
Ton College
Bank Cashier Surrenders in Pan-American Case
New York February 2 Cashier W C For indicted in connection with the Pan American case surrendered today to the sheriff.
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New York
W. C. For
Supervision of State Banks debated by Lewiston banker
Prank W. Kettenbach, Lewiston banker, visits Boise for a bankers meeting to discuss state bank supervision and an examination and publication of bank intents. He favors law restricting investments and noting Governor Rooding’s support. Kettenbach presides over Tahoeist and Bank of Camas Prairie in Grangeville.
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Lewiston
Boise
Boise Statesman
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Rooding
Mr. Kettenbach
Tahoeist Company
Bank of Camas Prairie
Grangeville
Limited Suffrage to be Tried in Kansas
TOPEKA February 2. A bill granting women the right to vote on presidential electors was favorably reported in the house today. It is believed the bill will pass.
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Kansas
Topeka
House of Representatives
Nezperce county division opposed by Col Hammill
Col W W Hammill of Nezperce warns there is no sentiment for county division in their section and vows to resist outside efforts. He says citizens may form a new county if pressure continues, and cites legislative pledges and ongoing opposition to division. Hammill travels from Nezperce to Spokane on private business.
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W. W. Hamill
Nezperce
Bollinger
Nez Perce
Col. Hammill
Boise
Spokane
United States
German foreign trade rises in 1904 totals
Berlin reports official 1904 foreign trade figures with imports at 1 697 191 000 dollars up 116 904 500 from 1903 and exports at 1 314 272 840 250 up 32 272 500. Peabody Kansas reports a night fire destroying an entire block in the business section with an estimated loss of 50 000 dollars.
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Berlin
Germany
Peabody, Kan
Work Of The Legislature Described As Exciting
Special Staff Correspondent reports Boise legislature days filled with committee meetings and active debates. Bills on school teacher warrants, state depository laws, and a burglar proof vault drew intense discussion as administration forces pushed for passage. No amendments were offered amid partisan maneuvering and a push to curb lobbying and passage of anti-pass measures looms.
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Boise
House
W. R. Smith
Nez Perce
Smith
Moore
Fremont
Thomas
Richards
Senate Finance Committee
Turner
Idaho Falls
Hunt
Adkinson
Battle of the Hun River Ends in Harsh Manchurian Winter
From Russian and St Petersburg dispatches dated February 1, troops battled near Yentai and the Hun river for five days. Generals report brutal cold, frozen earth, heavy casualties, and limited progress as Russian bombardment continues toward Sandepas and Shaksepu while Japanese flanks maneuver. The holy synod calls for prayers to avert internal discord.
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Hun River
Yentai
Liaoyang
Lidiatoun
Tanlepu
Sandepas
ST. Petersburg
Shaksepu
Holy Synod
Russia
Idaho Lawmakers Debated River Name Change Vote Status
A legislative clash over a river name change heated chamber debate. Opponents failed to block the bill as a roll call yielded limited votes against it while supporters argued for restoring Shoshone heritage, contrasting with the popular Snake River name.
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House
Johnson
Committee On Railroads and Corporations
Ashley
Kootenai County
Snake River
Boise
Idaho
Promotion in Sight for Senator Heyburn in Pure Food Fight
Washington reports Senator Heyburn of Idaho gains praise for persistence in the pure food bill fight. With the current session ending he will cede the bill leadership to a successor, likely move to a new committee chair, and continue local work while colleagues applaud his tenacity.
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Heyburn
Washington
Congress
Heyburh
Idaho
Senate
War artist notes near Mukden in icy, fortified lines
Frederick Whiting, war artist for a London paper, arrives on the Empress of China at Victoria. He sees Shakhe movements as large scale reconnaissance with two armies 500 yards apart in a bare frozen plain making trenching unlikely until thaw. He expects a big battle near Mukden, pending weather. Empress reports riots in Corea linked to pro Japanese reformers. Drift mines found in Sea of Japan.
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Victoria
Frederick Whiting
London
Shakhe
Whiting
Oma
Mukden
Corea
Vladivostok
Sea of Japan
Ephrata Bill Sparks Tales Of Soap Lake Cures
In Olympia a bill to repeal land protection near Soap Lake, five miles west of Ephrata, stirs lore of the waters famed for miraculous cures. Residents tell of despondent visitors arriving cured after weeks by the lake, whose soapy saline water and foam stirred by wind draw curious attention despite uninviting scenery.
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Ephrata
Wash
Olympia
Soap Lake
Malta
Europe
Idaho lawmaker seeks to rename Snake river Shoshonee
Boise Feb 2 United States Surveyor General Eagle son inspired Representative Ashley of Kootenail county to introduce a bill to rename the Snake river as Shosho nee in all Idaho official documents. The act defines the river as Shoshonee river and repeals conflicting acts.
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Boise
United States
Eagleson
Ashley
Kootenail County
Snake River
Shosho-nee River
State of
Idaho
Oregon senator seeks 35000 for Snake River bridge at Ontario
Senator Rand of Baker county proposes a single 35000 state appropriation to build an interstate bridge over the Snake River at Ontario linking with Idaho. He notes Idaho may also contribute 35000, enabling construction. The bridge would be near four miles from Payette, Idaho, improving trade access to Ontario and offsetting diverted Idaho commerce.
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Ore
E Rand
Baker County
Snake River
Ontario
Idaho
Rand
Oregon
Payette
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