Idaho City Hears News Of New Waterworks And Seash...
State news reports work starting on three new waterworks systems and a wall of sewer bonds for Wallace. A Boise hotel project costs 150000 dollars. Grangeville to ship heavy livestock first of January. Idaho aims to widen wagon tires to improve roads. Henry Flicod of Mullan dies at 59 from Brights disease. Cambridge area proves ideal for fruit growing with diverse fruits thriving. Trans-Missouri Dry Farming congress notes 1,000,000 acres in southern Idaho could become productive via dry farming. The Tenth Legislature to seek 100000 dollars for orphan home and deaf, dumb and blind school building.
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V. Carpenter
Rpuslehteiréas
Igrangeville
David Jeffreys
Meridian
Idaho
Omaha
Boise
Brady
Grangeville
Aspen
Idaho Hardware & Implement Dealers’ Association
Henry Flicod
Mullan
Bright
Cambridge
Emmett
George Shapely
Snake River Valley
Long Valley
Atlanta
Trans-Missouri Dry Farming Congress
Utah
Oklahoma
Rock Island
Payette
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Canyon County
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Mercy Denies Stay as Convicted Woman Is Sentenced to Life
Oakland California Mrs Isabella J Martin convicted of conspiring in the dynamiting of Judge Ogden’s home was sentenced to life in the penitentiary. Her lawyers pleaded insanity but Judge Wells found no doubt of sanity and ordered life imprisonment. She then attempted self harm with powders found in her cell while expressing a wish to die and not disgrace her son.
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Cal
Isabella J Martin
Ogden
Martin
Wells
Martain
Shippers Rally Against New Transcontinental Rates
Shippers and shippers' associations in California plan a state wide protest against a rate increase by the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads effective at the start of the new calendar year. Mass meetings will be held December 30 in major cities with industry leaders voicing grievances, preferring public action over court appeals or reliance on the Interstate Commerce Commission, which cannot act until rates take effect.
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San Francisco
California
Unitednj
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Interstate Commerce Commission
Blacksmith Charlcote Dies After Night Outdoors In Park City
C E Charlcote a Park City blacksmith died in freezing conditions after walking toward the Keystone mine on a bitter Saturday night. His body was found at 7 in the morning by a King Consolidated teamster near Rocky Point, where he had sat unattended in the snow.
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Utah
Keystone
C. E. Charlcote
Rocky Point
Stockmen to Meet in Los Angeles for 12th Convention
H A Jastro of Bakersfield California president and T W Tomlinson of Denver secretary of the American National Livestock Association arrived in Los Angeles to arrange the twelfth annual convention from January 26 to 28. Officers will arrange for speakers including leading Californians and possibly Gifford Pinchot. Delegates are expected totaling 500 to 1,000.
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H. A Jastro
Bakersfield
Cal
T. W. Tomlinson
Denver
American National Livestock Association
Association
California
Gifford Pinchott
Bureau of Forestry
Boom for Heney in Taft cabinet speculation
Washington chatter swirls around Francis J. Heney the land and timber fraud prosecutor as a likely choice for attorney general with a Taft cabinet reshuffle. supporters claim a Pacific coast representation is nearly certain and Taft may select Heney.
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Hollowers
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Jf ‘Heney
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Heney
Taft
Shooting in Austrian Colony at Reno Wounds Two
Report from Nevada states two people were shot on Saturday in Reno near the Austrian Colony. One victim, a girl recently arrived from Austria, is believed to be recovering. The other, a man named Digosisich, is in custody with unclear charges.
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Reno
Ely
George
Bogan
Peter
Digosisich
Austria
Fein
Jat
Kouple
Robbery Ring Alleged Among Pacific Railroad Operators
Western Union investigation into a six month scheme uncovers a systematic theft ring by railroad operators in the Pacific Northwest. Officials say several operators in Washington state were arrested and a private telegraph service theft totaled hundreds monthly, possibly over $200,000.
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Ore
Western UnionsTeler Graph Company
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Ibus
Western Union
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State of Washington
Ydbb
Telegraph Company
Foreign Breakdown Sparks Naval Dispatch to Canton
Reported outbreak on a steamer linked to a cooling device allegedly used against foreigners. A Portuguese lookout aboard the vessel is mentioned. A British torpedo boat destroyer Hart Hak has been sent to Canton amid tensions and calls for action.
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Hart’ Hak
Canton
Locomotive Firemen Leader Jo Hanahan Resigns Jan 1
Announcement from New York states Jo Hanahan grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen will sever his official connection with the organization January 1 to become vice president of the American Automatic Stoker Company based in Chicago. D W Ross serves as president with Edward Hawley and Theodore P Shonts linked to the firm.
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Jo Hanahan
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American Automatic Stoker Company
Chicago
D.* W. Ross
Edward Hawley
Theodore P.shonts
Whitelaw Reid May Return to Washington Post
London reports Whitelaw Reid may quit the diplomatic service when Taft takes office. Reid has not received assurance from Washington about remaining at the St James court. In Montana, the Bitter Root valley is set for a large forestry nursery station near Trapper Creek with early tree propagation.
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Whitelaw Reid
Washington
Reid
Hig
Washingston
Taft
Court of St. James
Hamilton
Mont
Forestry Service
Trapper Creek
Forestry Commission
Crisis reports at sea and strange disaster notes
Fragmented dispatches describe a Marconi pram incident near Queenstown Ireland and a case involving Father Kelly and Agnes at Paterson. Also mentions a Wyoming rancher G W Grées lost far from McQuillan ranch after thirst and exposure, drifting across a desolate desert after a wagon mishap.
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Irland
Kelly Aesti
Agnes
Paterson
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Isi Thez Fetibestuois
Bea
Nevelly
Treland.s
Wyoming
Pinedale
Sandy
Déwert
Romi
Grées
Nough
McQuillan Ranch
Greenough
Capitol Crafters Convicted in Dauphin County Case
Four men convicted of defrauding the state in a Dauphin County furniture contract receive the maximum two year imprisonment and $500 fine. Bail was posted pending appeal to the Superior Court after sentence, with motions for a supersedeas granted. Defendants include John H. Sanderson James M. Shukmaker Johnstown William P. Snyder and William L. Matheus.
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Kunkel
Dauphin County
Capitol
Philadelphia
John H. Sanderson
James M. Shumaker
Johnstown
Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
Tet
William P. Snyder
Spring City
William L. Matheus
Media
State
Board of Grounds and Buildings
Senate to Probe Charges Amid Political Turmoil
Washington reports the Senate will open an inquiry into the president’s annual message criticizing Congress for prohibiting secret service detail transfers. Aldrich will sponsor the measure after weeks of debate on wording and sponsor choice.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Aldrich
Portland Train Held Up by Four Unmasked Bandits
Oregon Railway and Navigation No. 1 Chicago Portland express was robbed nine miles east of Portland by four unmasked men shortly after 9 PM. They dynamited the express car but did not molest passengers, forcing the engineer to move the car toward Portland. The safe yielded only a few small packages and the strong box remained untouched.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon Railway& Navigation
O. H. Hoff
Huff
Minon Elected President by Hayti Congress
Port au Prince reports General Antoine Minon elected president of the Haytien republic by unanimous vote of the congress after his return from the revolution. Cheers erupted outside the parliament as salutes were fired from forts and gunboats in the harbor amid fears of American intervention.
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Antoine Minon
Hayti
Nord Alexis
Republic
Haytien Congress
Hayden
New Smelter Organizing With 25 Million Capital
Official word on Thursday announces a large smelting and refining corporation forming to build smelters in mining districts in the United States and abroad. The firm plans incorporation early next year with strong financial backers including leaders from Amalgamated Copper and United States Steel. It targets metal and mining trade in Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Michigan, and Montana with potential expansion to Arizona.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper Company
United States Steel Corporation
Will
Mob Hangs Suspect From Tree Near Greasy Creek
In Kentucky, Elmer Hill accused of Mamie Womack murder in Adair county was pulled from Monticello jail by a mob. They took him four miles to Greasy Creek and hanged him from a tree, discovering the body Thursday morning after a quiet seizure of jail doors. The mob emerged from Adair and Russell counties. Hill protested his innocence as he was led away.
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Elmer Hill
Mamie Womack
Adair County
Monticello
Wayne County
Greasy Creek
Adair
Russell
Hill
Kellogg declines Taft cabinet post as attorney general
Washington reports on authority that Frank B. Kellogg government prosecutor for the Standard Oil company will not join President elect Taft's cabinet. Kellogg met Taft at the White House after a long conference, and though not officially declined, he has been generally slated for attorney general.
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Washington
Frank B. Kellogg
Standard Off Company
Taft
White House
Female arsonist hunted after Englewood church fires
A Chicago woman is sought as the firebug behind five church arsons in Englewood and nearby areas. Police and church leaders pursue her, while fire attorney Frank J. Hogan claims to have information to aid arrest. Congregants fear further incendiary acts and possible loss of life.
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Chicago
Englewood
Frank J. Hogan
Actor Harry Glazier Found Dead in Pasadena Hotel Maryland
Prominent actor Harry Glazier, member of Belasco stock company, was found dead in his hotel room in Pasadena's Hotel Maryland. Heart disease is listed as the cause. He leaves a widow and 16 year old son at their Glendale home. Glazier formerly starred in The Three Musketeers and led stock companies in Detroit and Toledo.
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Los Angeles
Harry Glazier
Belasco
United States
Maryland
Pasa ‘Dena
Detroit
Toledé
Rumors of Castro Deposition Amid Caracas Riots
In Caracas a large angry mob attacked government properties including the lottery offices and El Constitucional printing plant, burning statues and portraits of President Castro. Police did not intervene. troops were later deployed as dawn patrols dispersed the crowd.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Castro
Boulevard de Plaza
Holland
Netherlands
Gomez
El_Constitucional
President Castro
Gumersindo Rivas
Senor Rivas
Liberty for Turks. First Turkish parliament convenes in Constantinople
Constantinople reports Turkey’s new constitutional parliament opened its first session. The 39 senate members include cabinet officials, ex ministers, generals, admirals, the Bulgarian bishop of Monastir, three Armenians, three Greeks and one Jew. Deputies were elected last month.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
Lfe
Monastir
Chamber of Deputies
Burton Withdrawn From Treasury Position Bid
The New York report says Theodore Burton of Cleveland had an offer for the treasury post from Taft that was withdrawn and would not be renewed. Burton is still seen as a likely candidate, with Ohio Republican leaders discussing strategy as he plans future campaigns.
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New York
Theodore Burton
Cleveland
Taft
Burton
the Treasury
Tate
Ohio
Mystery of Princ eton Milling official death insurance case
A former Princeton Milling official and treasurer Agar, linked to a drowned mystery and $300 000 life insurance, faces forgery charges in Harlingen Texas. Agar’s wife and family believed him dead as legal battles to secure payments proceed in court.
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Princeton
Agar
Princeton -Milling, Co Company
Wabash
Harlingen
Texel
Poisoning Case Sparks Death Verdict in San Francisco
Testimony shows Boas died after ingesting strychnine sent through the mails. Coroner's jury finds nine had charges tied to the poisoning and names Wilson as the alleged sender.
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Harz
Boas
Soseleans
Strych
Atrych
Wilson
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