Idaho Immi immigration report praised as best state publication
A review lauds the Idaho state report by T C Egleston commissioner of immigration labor and statistics as the finest and most informative publication yet issued. It highlights its handsome design maps frontispiece Shoshone falls and abundant illustrations. The 199 page book covers history lands climate government and industries with detailed sections on schools, mining agriculture and health.
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T.C. Egleston
Immigration, Labor and Statistics
Shoshone Falls
Idaho
Spaulding
Clearwater
Government Reclamation Service
State Fives
Reclamation Projects Reveal Plans for South Dakota
United States Geological Survey engineers outline Belle Fourche and Cheyenne River reclamation efforts in South Dakota. Landowners have signed for Belle Fourche. bids set for February 1. Cheyenne River and Little Missouri sites examined with rating stations, reservoir prospects, and cost estimates to reclaim thousands of acres. Reconnaissance on White, Moreau, Grand rivers notes potential irrigation. Also noted is Frederic Irland's piece in McClure's on James Madison's 30,000 dollar manuscript of constitutional speeches.
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Washington, D. C
Reclamation Service
South Dakota
United States Geological Survey
Cheyenne River
Fall River County
W. G
Harrison
Edgemont
Beaver Creek
Hat Creek
Little Missouri
Missouri
Camp Crook
Alzada
Montana
White River
Moreau
Grand Rivers
Rap' Creek
Rapid City
Frederic Irland
McClure
James Madison
United States
Philadelphia
Mr. Irland
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Intending settlers can find in this portion of the report a mass of information about any county of interest, allowing intelligent comparison with others called to attention.
Frozen Man Found in Ark River Near Canon City
A search party along the Ark River east of Canon City recovered a man’s body frozen in ice about five miles from town while seeking Violet Tressider, a missing girl, with no marks of foul play on the victim.
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Canon City
Ark River
Violet Tressider
Move to divide old Nez Perce county stirs Boise politics
Special Staff Correspondent reports that despite denials, Boise has seen activity pushing a legislative plan to divide old Nez Perce county with a likely north south line near Io. The measure would let residents vote first, while further divisions eyed include Bingham and Shoshone. The house debated and defeated the eight hour bill, and a state livestock sanitary board was outlined for disease control with a $600 secretary and $1,800 vet salary.
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Boise
Old
Nez Perce County
Nes Perce
Old County
South Shoshone
Kootenai County
Shoshone
Nez Perce
Bingham
Canal
Idaho
Falls
Hunt
Thomas
Russia presents reforms to end widespread strikes
Governor General Trepoff and Finance Minister Kokoveeff issued a proclamation promising wage-related reforms and state protections to workers who return to duty. The plan may include a broad imperial manifesto and local proclamations to curb strikes as unrest spreads from St Petersburg to interior towns. Police actions in Moscow and Baltic towns were reported with limited fatalities, while Britain seeks clarification from Russia over foreign influence claims.
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ST. Petersburg
Trepoff
Kokoveeff
Russia
Moscow
Baltic
Rega
Heisingers
Charlies Hardinge
Captain Grove
Associated Press
London
Lamsdorff
Roudeneff
Hardinge
Grove
Appointment of State Chemist Under Dairy Commission
The law provides for appointing a state chemist by the dairy, food and oil commissioners with a salary not exceeding 1400 per year. The chemist will analyze food articles submitted by the pure food commissioner or board members, with the secretary of the board at 700 and the board at 1800 per annum. The board may issue bulletins as needed, and the bill largely mirrors existing law or national enactments.
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House
Moore
Adkinson
Idaho
Bell
Fremont
Powers
Ala
Sweetser
Allen
Ada
Dairy, Food and Oil Commissioners
Why Roosevelt Is Popular In Private Office Playtime
Washington, Jan. 96. President Roosevelt’s frank, direct manner draws men to him. A reporter group awaited Loeb’s office when Roosevelt appeared in casual dress, joked about statesmanship, and invited back at 5 for a family tennis break with Gen. Wilson waiting, showing his balance of business and play.
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Washington
Folke
Roosevelt
Mr. Loeb
James H. Wilson
Mr. Deeb
White House
United States
Gen. Wilson
Pioneer Society Boise Seeks $1000 Yearly For Idaho History
The Pioneer Society plans to ask the Idaho legislature this week for an annual appropriation of 1000 dollars. Funds would support the society’s work on an accurate history of Idaho, essential as pioneers pass away. Data from early settlers would be gathered to preserve the state’s foundations.
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Boise
Pioneer Society
Idaho
Commonwealth
Oregon's Celilo canal approval ends long fight
After hours of debate rivers and harbors legislation passes and authorizes 260000 to begin the Celilo canal project. Senator Fulton and Representatives Jones and Williamson argued for the $3.8 million plan, asserting open river benefits for Oregon Washington and Idaho farmers and eastern product shipments to seaboard. Burton resisted at first but conceded when emphasis on feasibility and economic gains became irrefutable.
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The
Oregonian
Wit Watia Poe
Columbia River
Roosevelt
Benator Fulton
Wil.iamson
Representative Jones
Celilo Canal
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Jones
Burton
Outsan
Fultom
Oregon
Congress
Fulton
Furton
Washington
Idaho
Berten
Hurricanes strike New Hebrides causing widespread damage
News from Victoria dated January 25 reports severe hurricanes in the New Hebrides. The Mionera brought details of heavy destruction including loss of many trading vessels and ruin of buildings. A 175 foot Roman Catholic school at Villa was lifted from its foundations and carried yards away, and the Presbyterian mission station suffered extensive damage.
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New Hebrides Victoria
8. C
Mionera
New Hebrides
Villa
Presbyterian
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C. Egleston
Immigration Commissioner
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