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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
8
An old advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder as pure and healthful, warning against alum in cheap powders. The rest reports Nez Perce county officials sworn in, bond amounts, land office proofs, and local notices including a death in Vineland and community updates.
Mayor R C Beach travels east for spring stock while Geo H Storer and Louis N Roos head to Boise for legislature and governor hunts. Miss Kennedy sails to Spokane for spring purchases. Culdesac justice C J McGrath in town to qualify for precinct. Mrs W H Davison improves after Boise hospital stay. Ex probate judge R A Langford to Vineland with $1500 home, 10 acre tract. Traveling agent William Robnett heads to Portland after St Louis stop. Col John Lane testifies in Chamberlain v United States via Moscow judge Truitt. Harvey Foresman and Myrtle Fugate wed at Stookeys home. Mrs Alfred Damas receives $4750 payment on deceased uncle John Jay Matthews estate. total estate about $300,000.
San Francisco born violinist Mr Elmore Rice shared recollections of master Remenyi who mentored him in New York. Remenyi built a prized collection valued at 100000 dollars, favored a Guarnerius violin, and recently eyed a 4500 dollar Stradivarius before his death. Rice noted Remenyi’s Amati instrument, over 200 years old, and his promise as a rising artist who will study again in Europe with Musin.
At a Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in this city a reception committee member mistook a well dressed gentleman at Pennsylvania station for a delegate. The man wore a white ribbon. she claimed it signified the W C T U while he noted his ribbon color, ending with a humorous misunderstanding.
A well dressed man at Benning race track this afternoon explained a horse in the last race caused consternation and apologies. Washington Star notes the scene as officials and spectators reacted with surprise and curiosity.
The Florida Limited on the Pennsylvania and Southern railway resumed service today. The train’s equipment is described as superb, signaling a return to full operation after a pause. The report highlights the train’s status and the quality of its rolling stock.
Milwaukee January 14 the International convention of the bricklayers union opened with delegates from across the country in attendance to discuss standards, wages, and working conditions.
Competition intensifies as Big Four Pennsylvania Queen and Crescent Plant system and others unite to start a special daily passenger service to Florida. Chicago and regional lines had arranged a similar service, prompting sharper rivalry across the territory.
Washington January 10 The postal commission composed of senators and representatives will report that charges of exorbitant railroad rates are not sustained., The commission finds that transportation costs were not properly charged at 8 million dollars but 33,002,000 and testimony does not support the claim.
In Allegheny on January 10 a gathering of Odd Fellows will meet at Carnegie Music Hall to advance plans for a home for aged and infirm members. Thirty three counties will send lodges, and a 200 acre western Pennsylvania farm is eyed for buildings. The effort shows strong prospects for success.
Newport January 12 A large force of servants is finishing The Breakers Mrs Vanderbilt's Newport estate for the upcoming wedding of the Vanderbilt family head to Miss Elsie French. Two hundred storm windows and doors were removed recently and a substantial crew has prepared the interior. The work cost a fortune to complete and another sum to renew furnishings.
Nunira I T January 10 enrollment of Cherokee citizens resumed. Regular cards 20995 certified. Doubtful cards 2174. Rejected 576. Delaware cards 710. Delaware doubtful 19. Delaware rejected 472 for want of jurisdiction. No freedmen citizens enrolled.
Boss Idaho journal in bad shape. house adjourns with admonition to catch up. Senate friction over printing committee. Moody and MacBeth clash as motion to expand committee to five placed as Monday special order. Senator Stephens bills new judicial districts with governor appointing for sixth and seventh. Senate adjourns until Monday. red tag sign noted.
Cincinnati hosts delegates as the National Building Trades Council opens today in Trades Union Hall. The gathering brings together union leaders and crafts representatives from across the nation to discuss labor issues and industry standards.
The Pittsburg district United Mine Workers opened their annual convention in Pittsburgh. Officers were chosen for the upcoming year, marking the start of the organization’s scheduled activities.
New York Jan. 17 The Southern railway resumed today its vestibuled express service to St Augustine Florida with solid trains featuring every luxury known to travel.
Louisville report says Dave Sullivan and Kid Broad of Cleveland meet in a 25 round featherweight bout at 125 pounds before the Southern Athletic Club tonight. The clash headlines Louisville sports activity for January 14.
On January seventeenth the inauguration ceremonies welcomed Governor Dockery into office and swore in the other state officers. The event was marked by dignity and formalities as the new administration began.
Whitewater Wisconsin January 14. The second annual exhibition under the aus pices of the Whitewater Poultry and Pet Stock Association began today. There are over 100 entries. The show continues until the 19th.
Lincoln January 14 The Argo Manufacturing Company United Starch Company and National Starch Company were ordered to answer today in the Nebraska Supreme Court in suits by the state alleging violations of the anti trust law.
The fifth annual Kentucky State Poultry association exhibition began in Louisville at Music hall and runs through January 19. About 4000 birds are on display and a dressed poultry exhibit is among features for which premiums will be awarded.
The notice notes a poultry show on February 7 with Mr. Collier as the judge who will score the birds. Collier is described as an expert of national standing and an exhibitor who knows the breed specifics.
Balance cash on hand 16668 14. Respectfully submitted, C. A. Hastings, Treas.
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