Sewell Leaves City Council Sparks City Reform
Quorum returns to the city council after weeks with resignations of Sewell and Wells leaving six members. An application for a liquor license by Lindsey & Co. to open a saloon on Cottonwood Street was held up for investigation and will be reviewed by the mayor and council. The council also authorized a registry clerk for the upcoming registration period and reappointed several committee members.
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Manlgon Street
W. J. Bewell
Sowell
Sewell
Wells
Matlock
Welle
Lindsey & Co
Gardiné
Morgin & Bogart, Russell &Co
J. P. Medernach
Paul Hemmelgarn
Madison Street
Jackson
Washington
Foz Gerald
Mesars
Jewell
License
Renn
Murphy
Swearingen
Gewor, Ferguson
Drunken Robbery Suspect Ambushes Officers Outside Theater
A drunken man named Robinson attacked Ward Hus, C. B. Grand, and T. Rowlands outside a Billings Montana theatre after an evening performance of Chap.oron. He was confronted by officers during the ensuing struggle and was shot dead after an exchange of fire.
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Mont
Am, Jr
Quer
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Gamber
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City finances reveal small sums in various funds noted
The month of Jay was read last evening showing August 1 balances in General fund 111,199.19 War rant fund 14.37 Levee railing fund 5,?32.09 General sinking fund 1,659.18 total in treasury 16,775.02 Council to begin meetings at 7:30 PM instead of 8:00 PM after recent months.
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Treasury
Rural schools discussed at National Educational Congress
The National Educational congress session centered on rural schools with J. P. Ackerman and United States Education Commissioner Horrin leading discussion. Prof. McLean presented Idaho’s educational progress as a key address amid a reception in his honor at the exposition. In Chicago wheat markets, September wheat closed 78 7-8 cents, corn 62 1-2, oats 26 1-3, with club wheat at 57 cents and Bluestem at 60 cents amid slow selling and downward prices.
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United States
Unified States
Exlaceten Harris
McLean
Idaho State University
Convention of Idaho
Portland
National Educational Congress
J. P. Ackerman
Oregon
Horrin
Idaho
University of Idaho
Chicago
Dangerous forest fires threaten western range in Aug
Reports from San Bernardino and surrounding mountains say a forest fire that began Tuesday swept toward Catle oanyon and Ban Per Harding ranges. Fire crews, exhausted after days without sleep, rush reinforcements as the blaze reaches high timber on the summit with danger of spreading across the western mountains. In Mont, Aug 21, Joseph Frisco confessed to a 1904 killing in Finthead county after a saloon brawl.
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Ave
Catle Oanyon
Ban Per- Harding
Lacone
Moriter
Great Palle
Mont
Joseph Frisco
Harry Jentass
Finthead
Prof Baldwin Blown to Pieces in Fairground Explosion
In Gredoville Ohio on August 31 an aeronaut named Professor Baldwin suffered fatal injuries when an explosion of dynamite occurred during an ascent at the fairgrounds. The incident left Baldwin blown apart and under investigation by local authorities.
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Gredoville
Profesor Baldwin
Aeronaut
Fair Grounds
Baldwin
Peace terms and reactions spread across nations
A chaotic dispatch from Portsmouth reports Japan stating it needs no indemnity or new loan if war continued, while Russia leans on President Roosevelt for peace. Cables from Rome London and St Petersburg praise Roosevelt and hint at future visits, with officials noting Russia's heavy wartime strain and potential concessions in the looming peace agreement.
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Japan
Rooevelt
King Edward
Kaiser Wilhelim
Huseian
Russia
Roslan
Rosia
Sore Strait
Takatiingh
Dapante Financia
St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Hilltor Couverin
Anya
Novoe Vremyanao
Roosevelt
Prince Ouhktomsaky
Svet
White
Witte
Hoosevelt
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Riugeln
Roselan
Linoviteh
Protest to President on Cuba reciprocity impact
C C Dusana of Crowley La representing the Texas and Louisiana Millers Association presented the president with a statement on rice interests in the south. The association with 52 rice mills said the Cuba reciprocity treaty shifted trade away from the United States, boosting Britain Germany and Spain while American exports to Cuba declined. The statement urged amending the treaty when reviewed in two years to protect US rice interests.
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Crowley
Texas and
Louisiana Millers’ Association
South
United States
Cuba
Dunda Sare
Great Britain
Germany
Spain
Duscon
Inquisitive Germans Inspect Esquimalt Fortifications
German sailors from the battleship Falke, anchored in Victoria, were found examining Esquimalt fortifications. A detachment of marines has been stationed in the naval yard and will stay until the visitors depart. German sailors were also ordered out of the Requimealt canteen grounds.
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B.C
Falke
Esquimalt
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Requimealt
Railroad Property Assessment Hiked in Baker County
Baker county board of equalization unanimously raised the O F L & N company value from 5500 to 10000 per mile after a Fleetwood study. The Citizens League backed the move, while the railroad likely to challenge the assessment as public sentiment supports higher taxes on railroad property.
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Hean
Citheens’ League
Iear Fleetwood
C. P Strain
Umatilla County
Menta
Board of Equalization
Baker County
O. FL & N. Company
Acton
Fleetwood
Citizen's League of
Ingo
Te Ia
Umatilla
Political clash as AG Rogers taunts Senate rival
Attorney General Robin Rogers, candidate for governor, met Governor Jett Bovis, candidate for the U S Senate, in Davia Arkansas on August 31. Rogers warned that hitting his private character publicly would provoke a strong response if the two faced off in the campaign.
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Higgineon
Ark
Robin Rogers
Jett Bovis
Uwited States Senate
War department notes party split plans in Asia
Washington reports a fragmented diplomatic drama as Taft and allies split the Tai party in Hong Kong. Taft and others sail back on the Korea Logan to Men and Pekin, with September 16 as a projected timeline, while Ronpo vell and other figures stay aboard.
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Washington
They Join Mrs Taggart in Wooster Social Scene
In Wooster Ohio on August 21 Mrs Taggart testified in a broad examination about extravagant favors allegedly paid by General Miner at a dinner party. She described compliments on appearances and gowns, and noted others from the office smoked after the dinner in what was described as a common social habit.
Board of Trade May Be Arided Amid Anti Gambling Crusade
Chicago August 31 Chief of Police Collins warns that any resumption of puts and calls trading will be met with a drastic raid on the board. John Hill of the market report committee argues police must raid and stop such proceedings, likening them to pool rooms and gambling houses.
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Collins
Chicago
Board of Trades
Po- Hee Collins
John Hill
Market Report Committee
Colling
Hill
Japanese Celebrate Peace Jubilee on Coast
Japanese residents of the northwest mark the crown prince birthday with a grand peace jubilee on the coast. Thousands gather at the exposition grounds as the sun banner rises over the buildings. Afternoon festival hall program to follow.
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Portland
Northwest
Exposition
Festival Hall
Wage Scale Signed By Montana Wyoming Miners
Helena Aug 31 The coal operators and miners of Montana and Wyoming after a three day session reached agreement on a wage scale extending to Oct 1 1906 Underground work pays from 2.60 to 3.00 per day Outside men earn 4 to 2.50 Five holidays are named for the new terms.
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Helena
Montana
Wyoming
Governor refuses reinstatement of penitentiary guards
Walla Walla August 31 Governor Mond after a personal investigation at the Washington penitentiary declared that none of the guards dismissed for alleged fraudulent voting in the Walla Walla city election would be reinstated despite a citizens petition. Nine employees were dismissed but no grounds for reinstatement were found.
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Walla Walla
Washington Penitentiary
Mond
Walla Walla City
Wnd
Suit over 4110 loan from Cairns to Rast in 1904
Alexander Cairns sues Sadie Rast to recover 4110 alleged lent between June 1 and September 1, 1904, claim filed in local court seeking repayment.
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Alexander Cairns
Sadie Rast
Yard crew changes recall Charles Hamilton to service
Charles Hamilton of the O R N yard crew returns to work after months away. J K Rootes resumes duties as brakeman on the main Mine after a stint traveling to La Grande for the company duties.
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