Early History of Idaho The Gem State
The Lewiston Tribune presents a history of Idaho from its 1863 creation through early territorial days. It notes Lewiston as initial capital, Boise’s rise, legal battles over capital moves, and U. S. Marshal transfers. It describes the Pony Express era from 1860 and rider attire, routes, and the lasting valor of mail carriers like Warren P. Hunt, highlighting frontier dangers and devotion to duty.
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Idaho
Gem State
Lewiston Tribune
Territory of
Boise
Lewixton
William H. Wallace
Lincoln
Lewiston
Nez Perce
Supreme Court
U. S
Alvard
Washington
Northwest
New York
Sacramento
Prospector
Pioneer
Warren P. Hunt
Warren
Hunt
Chile
Bond Brothers Pendleton Leading Clothiers Ad
The vacationist returns to take on immediate duties but finds pleasure in shopping for clothing. Bond Brothers Pendleton's Leading Clothiers urges readers to order suits or overcoats for all seasons.
Alberta Crop Disaster Report From Flooding and Snow
Charles N. Hanta, who left Culver for Ferry Point Alberta, confirms severe weather wrecking crops this season. He notes heavy rains since August, then a quick snow dump that froze and flattened grain four and a half to six feet tall. He claims 40 acres of grain and 60 bushels per acre hay potential were lost, while others saved hay before the bad weather.
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Charles N. Hanta
Ferry Point
Alberta
Canada
Culver
Madras Pioneer
Mr. Banta
News in Brief and Local Financial Moves
Frank J Dunn Fernie hotel man died in police station coroner's jury ruled death due to alcoholism. Authority to organize First National Bank Mullan Idaho capital 25000 T L Greenough president W D Greenough vice president John W Smead cashier. U S circuit court of appeals affirmed ruling against Orland K Fitzgerald Cumberland Credit lottery. Thomias A Banks Denver telegrapher fined 80 dollars and costs for assault on Western Union official. appeal filed. Larry Cavanaugh killed in Spokane County Jail jailhouse razor attack on rival prisoner. pending arraignment for September murder of James Callin Spokane.
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Frank J. Dunn
Fernie
B. C
First National Bank
Mullan
Idaho
T. L. Greenough
W. D. Greenough
John W. Smead
San Francisco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Orland K. Fitzgerald
Cumberland Credit Company
Denver
Thomias A. Banks
Leonard
Western Union Telegraph Company
Stapleton
Larry Cavanaugh
Spokane
James Caliin
Walla Walla Sleeper Added To No 15 Train Schedule
Walla Walla businessmen secured a Northern Pacific sleeper on train No 15 which departs Spokane at 4 pm and arrives Pasco at 9 pm. In Pasco a group of Chinese men was fined 12.50 each and their goods seized for opium smoking. Shoo Fly was fined 200 for allowing the practice. At Walla Walla James Gordon was found guilty in the trial for an attempted crime against 9 year old Mary Kelly, with the jury recommending leniency. Tacoma notes show 1907 nine months spending exceeded allowances by 87,784 and salaries by 6,514, projecting year-end deficits near 50,000 and total overspend near 1,000,000.
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Walla Walla
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Pasco
Wash
Shoo Fly
James Gordon
Little Mary Kelly
Tacoma
Plan to Defeat Bryan Dream Conspiracy Exposed
A sprawling article argues a planned anti Bryan conspiracy aims to block William J Bryan from the Democratic presidential nomination. It links favorite son strategies, Parker era factions, and a national effort across states from New York to the Pacific to rally anti Bryan delegates. It notes Bryan's current lead and cites Henry Watterson voicing belief Bryan seeks the nomination.
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John E. Lathrop
East Oregonian
Washington
W. J. Bryan
Roosevelt
New York
Commonwealth
Atlantic
Pacific
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Cabal
Alton B. Parker
White House
Republican Party
110 Carloads of Apples Contract In City Visit
C A Harrington of Walker Brewster Grocery Co Karneus City will stay about six weeks to supervise and fill a contract for 110 carloads of apples purchased through E Z Carbine. He praises the county fruit and expects to meet the agreed tonnage and possibly exceed it with additional loads.
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C. A. Hitrington
Walker-Brewster Grocery Company
Karneus City
E. Z. Carbine
Harrington
la Grande Observer
Rev Whitworth Dead Founder of Tacoma College Dies at 91
Rev Dr George F Whitworth pioneer to Puget Sound region and founder of Whitworth College died yesterday at age 91. Born in England he studied law and theology at Hanover and New Albany Theological Seminary before moving west in 1853. He held posts as deputy US surveyor customs collector Puget Sound, two terms as university president, and helped negotiate the Nez Perce treaty at Lapwai Idaho.
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Tacoma
George Whitworth
Whitworth College
Mixa Hasse] Hamblen
Pendleton
George F. Whitworth
Puget Sound
England
Hanover College
New Albany Theological Seminary
Acros
Plains
Oregon
Washington
United States
Territorial University
Indian Affairs
Lapwai
Idaho
Dr. Whitworth
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Regular Habits
An old ad claims the pills regulate the liver and prevent appendicitis by establishing regular bowel habits after a torpid liver. The copy cites 26 cents at Tallman & Co.'s drug store.
Bryan to Launch Third Presidential Bid in Omaha
William J. Bryan will formally announce his third candidacy with a democratic banquet in Omaha on December 7. One thousand plates will be served at the event, arranged by Omaha Mayor Dahlman, a close friend of Bryan.
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William J. Bryan
Omaha
Dahlman
Mr. Bryan
Stop the Strenuous Life Promises Stomach Relief
An old style ad extols Mio na stomach tablets as a safe, effective cure for indigestion and stomach weakness. It claims the tonic strengthens stomach walls, increases digestive fluids, and relieves symptoms like headache, dizziness, and bloating. Tallman & Co. guarantees refunds if the remedy fails to meet promises.
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Pendleton
Mio Na
Tallman & Co
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Stewart Edward White
Isaac Shelby
Kentucky
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