Endowment Rank of Knights of Pythias Faces Deficit
Chicago July 9 The endowment rank Knights of Pythias reports a deficit of 225 267 based on insurance commissions reports from Illinois Connecticut and Kansas Supreme Chancellor Ogden H Fethers said the lodge assembled to review affairs and safeguard future funds The former board president may lose membership three ex board members face possible criminal charges Investigators plan further work while charges of reckless financing and misappropriation are noted The bank had half a million dollars in unpaid death claims and only 135 on hand July 1 with limited funds from 488 000 in investments most properties placed with receivers The Knights of Pythias claim legal responsibility.
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Chicago
Knights of Pythias
Ogden H. Fethers
Supreme Lodge of the Order
Fethers
Ilinois
Connecticut
Kansas
Supreme Lodge
Board of Control
Campaign Against Codling Moth Continues in Northwest
Government entomologist C B Simpson leads another season of codling moth investigation in the Pacific northwest. Field work targets Idaho orchards, with a focus on records and sheltering locations. The deputy expects publication of last season results and notes Idaho apple losses vary by site. Simpson reports broader state visits, and mentions Dr Howard of entomology may visit Idaho next fall.
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Pacific Northwest
C. B. Simpson
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Simpson
Idaho
Simpson
Dr. Howard
Division of
Entomology
Boise Statesman
Pooh Bah of Arizona and the postal farce
A tongue in cheek column mocks a Arizona postmaster who rejects a goose being mailed to England, cites dead letters for A B Johnson linked to a lynching, and jokes about city marshal hiring criteria. It notes 12 men who owed money have been lynched or driven out in 18 months, and laments being a soft mark.
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Arizona
England
A. B. Johnson
Johnson
Two Mile Bend
United States
Prohibition spread by counties and states in early 1900s figures
The document outlines state and county level prohibition patterns across the United States, noting Maine and Vermont early state prohibitions, Kansas 1881, and widespread county or city level measures. It cites Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and others, plus dispensary systems like South Carolina. It also records Asotin county funding for a county exhibit at the fall fair with Jack O’Keefe named as superintendent.
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Maine
Vermont
Kansas
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Kentucky
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
New England
Pacific States
California
Northwest
Minnesota
South Carolina
Mr Carnegie's Chance in Yonkers Bride Plot
A Yonkers Statesman excerpt shows a bride-to-be and her mother debating household purchases. The fiancé plans to write Mr Carnegie about adding a library after marriage, while listing parlor furniture bedroom suites and kitchen outfit. The mother notes the missing library as an afterthought.
No Full Hand for Him Poker Joke
A doctor congratulates Wellington Flash on new twins across the hall, then a bold reveal: three boys across the hall. The poker expert exclaims that three of a kind is enough, and he stands pat in a witty roomful of humor.
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Wellington Flash
Mr. Frash
George
Mr. Flash
Doc
Pardon Board Faces Pressure Over Corcoran
The Idaho state board of pardons reviews Paul Corcoran's plea amid a strong protest from Judge Rich of the Fifth Judicial District. Rich's letter to the board denounces any pardon, citing the district's nearly unanimous opposition and urging duty to justice and public welfare.
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State Board of Pardons
Paul Corcoran
Corcoran
Judge Rich
Fifth Judicial District
Boise Statesman
Rich
State House
Board of Pardons
Commonwealth
Pullman Ordinary Sleepers Introduced on Pacific Route
The Pullman Company has issued a new class called the Pullman Ordinary Sleeper to meet rising tourist travel between the east and Pacific coast. These cars resemble regular sleepers but lack luxury, include bedding and light housekeeping, and are paired with a uniform porter. Trains from Portland carry these cars, with routes to Chicago and Kansas City via through cars, offering reduced rates yet comparable service to palace cars. For full fare and folders, write to A. L. Craig, G. P. A., O R & N Co., Portland, Oregon.
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Pullman
Pacific Coast
Portland
Chicago
Kansas City
Granger
Palace
A. L. Craig
O. Rr &N. Co
Oregon
O. R. & N. Cuts Lewiston Chicago Travel Time
The O R and N reports Lewiston to Chicago service in 22 hours with daily departures Sunday and Monday at 4 30 am arriving Chicago the third morning at 9 30. It claims twelve hours faster than any route and promotes the Chi Portland time 5 train as the finest in the west. For details contact C W Mount Genl Agt O R and N Lewiston
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Chicago
Lewiston
Portland
Gen’l Agt
Lewistor
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Anatone
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Prohibition
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Mr. Carnegie
Pardon Board
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J. F. Atkinson
L. F. Inman, M.D
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James BE. Babb
Lewiston National Bank
Lewiston Idaho
Washington
Nez Perce
McFarland & McFarland
Lewiston, Idaho
George W. Tannahill
Adams Block
Thomas Mullen
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U. S. Land Office
E. O'Neill
Main Street
Dent & Butlerblock
Daniel Needham
Ray D. Walker
Wisconsin
Needham & Walker
Lewiston National Bank Building
Jimer E. Halsey
U.S. Land Office
Marquette
Meir Halsey
H. T Maddwick
F. W. Kettenbach
Fire Insurance and Loans
Weisgerber
Bucher
Gibbs
McSherry
Nez Perce Implement Co
A. D. Gritman, Manace
Wm. F Galbraith
Dray and Express
W. E. Mathews
Cail
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Telitt
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Butte
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Northern Railway
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Ork
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Sound
Duluth
Land of the Ni
Kereat Northern Railway
O. R. & Company
F. J. Whitney
H. A. Jackson
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Pitta Coed
L. ©. Neal, Undertaker
White, Wheeler & Wilson
New Home
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Montana
A. B. Jackson
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