Timber companies abandon timber land grant push
Potlatch timber company manager Mr. Deary announces in Boise that no legislative action will be urged to extend twenty years on state timber lands. The firm will continue cutting at mills in Palouse and Colfax Washington, leaving the issue to the people and lawmakers.
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Wm. Deary
Potlatch Timber Company
Boise
Comy
Palouse
Colfax
State of Washington
Ose
Deary
Ber
Tate
Gover
Wash
Road Bill Aims to Straighten State Wagon Route
Boise January 18 A bill to be introduced in the legislature seeks about 20 to 25 thousand dollars with outside aid to straighten the state wagon road from Payette lake to Warren and to build a 32 mile road from Warren to Big Creek. The current Lake Warren route crosses Stream nine times. the plan is to place the line on one side of the creek avoiding the crossings up to the small Lake crossing on the proposed new route.
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Boise
Payette Lake
Warren
Arren
Big Creek
Lake-Warren
Little Lake Crossing
Moscow Wins Federal Building Bid Senate Hears Favorable Report
Washington Jan 18 The sub committee on public buildings reported favorably to the committee a bill for fifty thousand dollars to construct a federal building at Moscow. Representative French announced a favorable report from the full committee would come in a few days.
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Washington, D. C
French
Moscow
Army for the Fair Port Plans Portland Visit
An army of immigration agents plans a Portland visit to promote the Lewis and Clark exposition area across the western United States. Pacific and Northern Pacific lines announce trains will bring hundreds of tourists monthly to the fair, with prospects of several hundred visitors arriving in Portland.
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United States
Pacific
Northern Pacific Fires
Ina
Uce
Portland
Plan to fund vault for state treasures approved by committee
Boise January 18 Chairman Goodnight of the ways and means committee sent H R No 34 to the house for a 7500 dollar appropriation to build a fire and burglary proof vault and safe for the state treasurer. The measure imposes a 5000 to 10000 dollar fine or one to ten years imprisonment for failing to keep funds in the vault with provisions for repealing and emergency clauses.
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Boise
Goodnight
Ways and Means Committee
House
Board of Trustees
Capitol
Senator Mitchell Denounces Accusers in Senate
In Washington on January 18, Senator Mitchell of Oregon angrily defended himself against indictments in Portland. He proclaimed all charges false, denounced the accusers as malicious liars, and defended his actions aiding constituents in homestead cases while predicting eventual vindication. He challenged any evidence linking him to land frauds and criticized officials who distort public acts.
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Washington
Mitchell
Oregon
Senate
Hermann
Portland
S. A. D. Puter
S. A
General Land Office
Watson Faces Mixed Feels On Magazine Launch
Tom Watson appears disappointed as supporters back a magazine venture only if subscriptions remain optional. Backers hope to attract readers without forcing commitment.
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Tom Watson
County bids spark political clash over county printing
W C Foresman reports a dramatic county bid dispute where the Herald saved the county about 2000 over the Tribune and the Teller’s bid was rejected. The board faced legal questions on circulation and discretion, with a decision pending next Wednesday on letting the contract.
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W. C. Foresman
Nezperce Herald
Lewiston Teller
Steele
Supreme Court
Boise
Crow
Leweiston Tribune
Herald
Tribune
Great Howl Over Government Work Hours From Clerks
Washington rumor spread that a 8 to 4 30 workday might start for department clerks. Supporters tout higher pay and efficiency. critics call it a treadmill of routine labor. The war department denies debt-collection claims and a presidential order. Senator Depew comments on Odell and New York legislature.
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Washington
United States
Bay
Sam
War Department
Secretary of War
Depew
Odell
New York
Depew Praises Senate Wit As Depew Echoes Resound
Boise reports Rep Hamill of Canyon county introduces H R No 56 to repeal the poll tax law. He argues the tax is unpopular in over half the counties and cites his experience as Canyon assessor. He notes a competing road tax bill H B No 8 by Smith of Washington proposing $4 cash road tax, reducing poll tax need.
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Boise
Hamill
Canyon County
Smith
Washington
Enrollment at the Lewiston State Normal School
Enrollment figures corrected to January 16 1905 list 161 students in the regular normal course. By district the numbers include Idaho Nez Perce 69 Satah 20 Idaho 22 Shoshone 2 Kootenai 2 Canyon 8 Washington 4 Ada 3 Blaine 1 Washington Asotin 8 Garfield 8 Whitman 2 Spokane 2.
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Lewiston State Normal School
Idaho
Nez Perce
Satah
Shoshone
Kootenai
Canyon
Washington
Ada
Blaine
Asotin
Garfield
Whitman
Spokane
Dixie Gamp Mining Prospects Near Dixie Camp
Uncle Sam Dillinger, pioneer of the Dixie camp, touts a wide ledge traced between Dixie and Buffalo Hump with branch veins feeding rich prospects. The Comstock, Dixie Queen, Ajax, and McKinley mines are called strong bets, cyanide plants planned on several properties, and the Hogan mine to host a 450 ton plant. A Danford placers operation is set for this season as a new eastern-investor company funds extensive work. Dillinger will winter in Lewiston.
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Yan
Dixie
Sam Dillinger
Buffalo Hump
Douglas Island
Alaska
McKinley
Ajax
Comstock
Perry
North Star
Dixie Country
Big Hogan
Crooked River
Court Terms Set for Idaho Nez Perce and Latah 1905
Judge Steele of the district court listed the annual terms for Idaho county Grangeville February 20 and August 28 1905. Nez Perce Lewiston March 27 and October 2 1905. June 3 1905. Latah Moscow May 1905 and November 13 1905.
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Steele
District Court
Idaho
Nez Perce
Latah
Idaho County
Grangeville
Lewiston
Latah County
Moscow
Inspector Stis Here Investigating Lewiston Land Frauds
Special Inspector Fy O Fallon is in Lewiston City probing alleged land frauds by prominent residents. He offers no findings yet and maintains indifference to questions. Local interest remains high as residents, including Kelley, await light on the matter and possible official actions.
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Fy O'Fallonihe
Lewiston
Mir
Eye
Kelley
Carnegie aids Oberlin bank losses and Chadwick case
Andrew Carnegie placed 15000 dollars with Reverend Cadmus to aid depositors of the failed Citizens' National bank of Oberlin tied to the Chadwick loans. Depositors are to receive at least 40 percent and possibly 60 percent as Oberlin officials assess assets. Cassie Chadwick is reported ill with heart trouble and fainting spells, delaying legal proceedings amid Carnegie’s assistance.
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Cleveland
Cassie L. Chadwick
Dawley
Chadwick
Carnegie
Lorenz
Oberlin National Bank
Ifm
Elyria
Andrew Carnegie
W. E. Cadmus
First Congregational Church
Oberlin Y. M. C. A
Oberlin
Citizens’ National Bank
Chadwick Papers
Athletes Eye Lewis and Clark Centennial Contests
Portland reports strong interest from Pacific Northwest athletes in the Lewis and Clark centennial contests. University of Montana director H B Conibear says his team of ten will participate in all events. Anticipated entrants include Universities of Oregon California Washington Idaho Montana Utah Wyoming Whitman College and state agricultural colleges.
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Portland
Pacific Northwest
H. B. Conibear
University of Montana
Universities
Oregon
California
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Utah
Wyoming
Nevada
Agricultural Colleges
Whitman College
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Potlatch Lumber Company
Ing
Roosevelt
Senator Depew
Idaho County Mining District
Judge Steele
Ee Try
Bath
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