Woman barber in Boise marks a ten year milestone
Idaho news details include a female barber starting work in Boise, a sidewalk spitting crusade, a senatorial contest dismissal, crop notes near Ashton, and various local accidents and court actions across the state. The round includes Boise hospital cases, a suicide in Boise, and a new Children’s Home Finding Society receiving home dedication.
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Boise
M. J. Sweeley
W. H. Hornibrook
Twin Falls County
Ashton
Henry Griffith
Caldwell
Birdie Luella McMillan
Children’s Home Finding Society
Charles Johnson
Oyt’s Camp
New York Canal
Boisé
Ashtor
Snake River Valley
Rupert
Joseph Marshall
Joseph
Frank Schaffer
Juan Gustealo
Schaffer
Twin Falls South Side
Irrigation Company
J Shawhan
Hopehurst
Payette
Train Robbery At Reese Station Kills One Injures Another
Two masked bandits halted the Overland Limited at Reese station near Ogden Utah killing William Davis and injuring A N Taylor. They robbed 100 passengers of money and jewelry while search through every coach. A posse pursued the getaway men but their hour head start hindered capture.
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Ogden
Utah
William Davis
A. N. Taylor
Overland
Union Pacific
Reese
Davis
Taylor
Hawley sworn in as Idaho's first Democratic governor since 1903
James H. Hawley was sworn in Monday as Idaho's first Democratic governor since 1903, defeating James H. Brady in November. Senate and House organized under caucus plans with key Democrats named floor leaders. The Republican caucus pledged to present party platform items to the legislature. Widow Alma H. Vaughn and Dr. James R. Hull were cleared of murder charges in Lancaster Missouri after the state declined further action.
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Boise, Ida
James H. Hawley
Idaho
James H. Brady
Senate
House
W.W. Dempster
Bannock County
J. H. Wallis
Fremont
R. Macbeth
Custer County
W. M. Morgan
Lancaster
Alma H. Vaughn
James R. Hull
John T. Vaughn
Reiger
Adair County
Shelton
Fire devastates wholesale district in Oklahoma City
A blaze in the Oklahoma City wholesale district caused an estimated loss of 110000 dollars. Sparks from a chimney started the fire which began in a saddlery house and spread as hydrants melted before water could be obtained. water streams could only reach the second story.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Dix sworn in as New York governor at noon
John Alden Dix, a Democrat, was inaugurated governor of New York at noon Monday. He succeeds Horace White, who took office last October after Charles E. Hughes resigned to become an associate justice of the Supreme Court.
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America
John B. Moissant
Liberty
New Orleans
Arch Hoxsey
Salt Lake
Roosevelt
Los Angeles
Pallason
N. J
Black Hand
Albany
Ny.y
John Alden Dix
New York State
Horace White
Charles E. Hughes
Supreme Court
Oddie Inaugurated Nevada Governor in Carson City
Tasker L. Oddie was inaugurated governor of Nevada in Carson City becoming the first Republican in the office since the early 1890s. Chief Justice J. G. Sweeney administered the oath of office.
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Reno
Nev
Tasker L. Oddie
Nevada
Carson City
J. G. Sweeney
Mother Held Blameless After Kidnap Attempt
Mrs. Victoria Herold of Tacoma Washington is held blameless after she shot and likely fatally wounded Harry B. Williams who attempted to kidnap her 17 month old daughter.
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Tacoma
Wash
Victoria , Herold
Harry B. Willams
The Maidens and the Fiancé in a Monk’s Dream
A narrator recalls several muses and fiancés with changing appeal and flaws. Jeanette appears as his hopeful match, only to be revealed as engaged to Bill Bromley, prompting a retreat to a monastery for solace away from women.
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Maude
Violet
Isabelle
Jeanette
A Skeptic and a Lover’s Quixotic Exchange
A skeptic proclaims immense love and declares life would be meaningless without her. She questions if natural forces would stop, while he ponders whether she fully believes his grand declarations. He leaves her, wondering if his words truly touched her.
Lightning and Thunder Sermon a Colored Minister
A bishop visits a church where a colored minister preaches with loud dramatic delivery. The bishop questions the volume, and the preacher explains he compensates for lack of lightning with thunder to convey salvation.
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Ladies Home Journal
Convincing Testimony at Maranoa River Inquest
In Queensland a traveler was found dead on the Maranoa river bank. A witness testified he passed the camp in the morning and saw a full bottle of whiskey. returning in the evening, the bottle remained full, leading to the conclusion that the man had died.
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Louis Dace Letellier
Sioux City
Iowa
Canada
St. Louis
Isabella Martin
Oakland
Cal
Ogden
Citizens
State
Waterville
Kan
Citizen’s Bank
State Bank
James A. Bell
Kansas City
San Antonio
Arkansas Pass
Pettus
Texas
United States
McMillan
Twenty-third Infantry
Minera
William Strickler
Beulah Kile
Baltimore
Strickler
New Boston
Christian Schock
A @ Economics association
Walter F. Wilcox
Cornell
Joseph Magee
San Francisco
Maranoa River
Queensland
Sydney Bulletin
Thrift Riff on Burlesque Show Proves Costly
A witty exchange notes a Hinky Dink burlesque living pictures performance tonight with admission at fifty cents, contrasted with magazines selling for a dime offering many union suit ads. The item captures local theater pricing and frugal spectator sentiment.
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Living Pictures
Oldest Inhabitant Misnaming Cars Sparks Local Joke
A native notes the community still calls motor cars horseless carriages while an old stranger asks if that makes him the oldest inhabitant. The exchange humorously highlights lingering dialect and outdated terms in a small town.
Hobble gowns considered for Angela any which way
The remark ponders Angela wearing hobble gowns while noting such attire is unlikely. It questions whether hobble fashion would enclose ankles or wings, hinting at a whimsical or speculative angle.
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Angela
Exchange Sparks Interest Over Lost Head and Face
Dialogue fragment shows a man remarking on another losing head and face, with questions about interest and excitement. The brief exchange highlights interpersonal intrigue and emotional reactions without broader context or setting. The snippet preserves character interactions and tone from the source.
My Father Objects to Our Marriage
A tearful maiden tells her lover her father disapproves of their match. The amused suitor replies with a playful invitation to elope, saying he will fly with her away from the objections.
In a Quandary
Hackett ass Vougier faces a dilemma over a fur boa she cannot buy and a beloved cat she cannot leave behind.
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Hackett
Ass Vougier
Fragmentary Dialogue on Toilet Preparations
A dated quote questions women’s satisfaction with nature. The speaker argues the dissatisfaction stems from a surplus of toilet preparations, noting a wide market with many products. The dialogue reflects social attitudes and consumer abundance.
Hazard and Bilkins Duel Over Shaved Hair Shop
A quirky exchange reveals Bilkins questioning a barber shop’s mix of services as Hazards jokes about the confusion between barbers and dentists and the “tensorial artists” in the dialogue.
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Bilkins
Pine Knot Question Prompts Cheery Boarder Banter
The line records a playful exchange where the speaker asks about the usefulness of a pine knot and a cheerful, possibly foolish boarder responds with lighthearted chatter. The fragment suggests a casual moment of humor on a porch or worksite.
Lasto Lou’s Saloon Showdown Rumors
In a rough talk at Lasto Lou’s saloon, buzz develops about a foe seen before in town. A wary Alkall Ike warns against rushing into a fight with a known rival, suspected to be among local football players.
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Buzzaw
Bill
Pardner
Alkall Ike
The Difference Between Ancients and Moderns
The text contrasts the ancients and moderns noting that the moderns earn their living while the ancients burned their dead. The passage reflects on life and death practices across eras with a concise, quoted style.
Pyrography Steak Joke Delights Dining Room Crowd
A comedian jokes with the landlady at table height asking for another serving of a pyrography steak. He explains it tastes like burnt leather, provoking surprised reactions and amused silence as patrons nod at the punchline.
Sour Grapes and Bigamy Stopper Chronicle
Miss Woodbe accuses her husband of bigamy and urges divorce. Mrs Gothim, the winner, questions the claim as Woodbe says the husband boasted of marrying both beauty and brains.
Photo Session Prompt Sparks Deposit Plot
A sister and a photographer clash over a posed smile. The photographer demands an advance deposit to ensure the subject looks pleasant, prompting a wary exchange about the cost of a friendly pose.
Sweets to the Sweet Candy Prattle Sparks Domestic Row
A humorous exchange recalls a boyfriend’s gift and a maid’s kiss triggering a rift. Willie is questioned about a treat and the money source, ending with a lighthearted note on romantic mischief.
Weatherless Days in the Court
A casual visitor asks about the forecast at the police court. The clerk quips that in the court all days are fine, implying constant good weather for proceedings.
Vain Words About Winter Wardrobe Clash
A poetically toned fragment laments frost and snow while claiming an outing suit as the only garment. The speaker pleads for warmth and silence from the winter winds.
A Marked Likeness
The dialogue notes a young boxer’s striking resemblance to his father in fighting style, confirming a strong familial similarity between the two athletes.
His Moderation. He Looked Surprised When He Stole Kiss
A cryptic exchange notes that one person was surprised by a kiss theft, while another comments the act involved a single stolen kiss and an unexpected reaction.
How was the last act in the catastrophe scene
The dialogue notes a dramatic finale with a villain trampling the heroine's gown on stage, signaling a climactic confrontation in the production.
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