Idaho state briefs reflect farming growth and politics
Idaho news highlights a growing farming economy with a Twin Falls strawberry patch earning $1000, a Weiser wool sale with 741000 pounds offered and 474000 sold, and new county sheriff selection in Boise. It notes rail prospects between Burley and Oakley, housing in Twin Falls, public health shifts, and local incidents.
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Twin Falls
Nampa
Susinesa
United States
W. B. Heyburn
Boise
Moscow
Weiser
W. C. Lane
Hodgins
Burley
Oakley
Payette
J. W. Pittinger
Leader Herald
Boise Valley
Iowa
Caldwell
W. E. Borah
Cincinnati
Taft
Sherman
Republican National Committee
W. K. Jameson
Idaho G. A. R
Emmett
Bank of Idaho
Botss Bank
Capital State Bank
David Vickers
Idaho
C. .Elmer
Glensta
Ferry
P Percy
Hanford
Bourid
Pernault
Otis
Jonés
Prairie
Fear Attack by Revolutionists
American residents in Mexico rush families to the United States as reports of a serious situation spread. Fifteen hundred troops arrive in Torreon to defend the city from revolutionists, who reportedly attacked Matamoros and occupied it. Chihuahua shows high alert with patrols, reinforced guards, and troops on public buildings.
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United States
el Paso
Tex
Torreon
Matamoras
Coahuila
Chihuahua
Uncle Samuel Spendthrift Declares Federal Overspend
The treasury will report for the year ending June 30 1908 a large deficit with expenditures exceeding receipts by about 60 million dollars the widest gap since the Civil War aside from two prior periods. Receipts total around 599 million, about 64 million less than 1907 with customs and internal revenue down significantly.
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Washington
Treasury
Tornado kills seven in Clinton Minnesota
A tornado struck Clinton Minnesota at 5 35 pm Saturday killing seven and injuring twenty five as twenty houses a printing office and two churches were blown down. The storm, unaccompanied by rain, began north of town and swept over Clinton population around 400. A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul mixed train entering the station was hit with fifteen freight cars derailed and a passenger coach overturned injuring seventeen aboard including Father Keav ey of Fraceville Minnesota.
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Clinton
Minn
Father Keavey
Fraceville
Crown Prince Mixed Up in Conspiracy Against Montenegro
In Cettinje a trial of thirty six prisoners for revolutionary acts linked to last year’s bomb discovery featured sensational testimony about Crown Prince George of Servia. Six defendants were condemned to death, three to life imprisonment, and twenty seven others including five ex ministers received prison terms from six to twenty years.
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Cettinje
George of
Servia
Montenegro
Sheriff Shot Soldier at Eagles Picnic in Helena
Helena reports Deputy Sheriff Rolla Duncan shot and likely fatally wounded Thomas Lahey of the Sixth Infantry at Fort William Henry Harrison after a brawl at a Central Park Eagles picnic. Four other soldiers were jailed following the incident.
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Helena
Mont
Rolla Duncan
Thomas Lahey
Sixth Infantry
Fort William Henry Harrison
Central Park
Fahey
Wireless chain in Alaska hit by shipwreck iceberg
Government effort to complete army wireless telegram stations in Alaska encountered misfortune when the vessel carrying Nome station equipment struck an iceberg. The flooding damaged the hold and electrical gear, leaving a break in the chain that cannot be spanned by adjacent stations.
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Washington
Alaska
Nome
Bell Chosen Temporary Chairman at Democratic Convention
Theodore Bell of California was named temporary chairman by the convention arrangements committee. No permanent chair chosen yet, with Henry D. Clayton Harmon and others among leading possibilities. Other appointments include General Secretary Urey Woodson and sergeants at arms, with various officials named for opening day duties.
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Denver
Colo
Theodore . Bell
California
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Judson P Harmon
Ohio
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Edwin Sefton
Washington, D. C
John I. Martin
J C Fenn
Indiana
Eugene W Sullivan
Illinois
N. D. Cratchfield
James J. Keane
Wyoming
N. W Bluntberg
State ship subsidy eyed by Louisiana assembly
The Louisiana assembly likely will act this week on a state ship subsidy bill to aid a quasi public steamship company aimed at preserving Mississippi valley trade from Panama Canal advantages. The plan proposes a $10 million capitalization, later up to $50 million, with tax exemption on the corporation’s property until 1925 and requires a constitutional amendment to organize.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi Valley
Panama Canal
Taft Plans Rest Then Campaign Push After Summer
President hopeful Taft intends to stay at Hot Springs until about September first, then proceed to Cincinnati to begin campaign efforts in earnest. Some friends urged a short sea voyage for eight to ten days of rest, but no decision has been made. No fixed date for formal nomination notification, but planned around July 28 or 29.
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Washington
Taft
Hot Springs
Cincinnati
Japan Opposes Direct Line Amid Rail Funding Debate
Tokyo says it will not object to the overall Hsimintan Kukumen railroad but excludes a direct Fukumen to Healimintun link. Japan will assist projects connecting Fukumen with the South Manchurian Railway to provide rail access along the broader line.
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Tokyo
Japan
Fukumen
Healimintun
Libel suit against San Francisco Chronicle owner dismissed
San Francisco Detective William J. Burns sued M. H. De Young publisher of the Chronicle for criminal libel. Police Judge Cabaniss dismissed the case noting De Young was absent from the city when the article appeared and could not have participated in publication.
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San Francisco
William J. Burns
M. H. de Young
Soldiers Guard Tomb of ex President Cleveland
Hundreds visited Grover Cleveland's grave in Princeton cemetery as Mrs. Cleveland, with Ruth and her daughter, arrived before seven. A militia guard remained at the site overnight and was relieved in the morning.
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Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Two Americans Die in Negros Island Conflict
Letters reveal Chicago's Tildea R Wakely and New York's H D Everett perished amid hill tribe violence while on a mission to test cotton production in the Philippines. The endeavor aimed to determine feasibility of introducing tree or long staple cotton into the Philippine economy for U S cotton belt interests.
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Chicago
Tildea.r. Wakely
H. D. Everett
New-York
Negros
Philippiai Rtyra
United States
Philippines
Grover Cleveland Dies After Long Illness at 71
Grover Cleveland, twice president of the United States, died at 8 40 am in Princeton New Jersey at his Westland home after heart trouble superinduced by stomach and kidney ailments. His four children were away at Tamworth New Hampshire as word reached them and President Roosevelt ordered flags at half mast and naval and military honors at the funeral.
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
United States
Westland
Cleveland
Joseph D. Bryant
New York
Gorge R. Lockwood
John M. Carnochan
Cave
Mr. Cleveland
Lakewood
Tamworth
Richard
Francis Grover
Roosevelt
White House
Department
Tribute by Bryan on Grover Cleveland’s death
The Bryan tribute in Lincoln Nebraska praises ex president Grover Cleveland as a strong leader. It notes his zealous supporters and opponents and his decisive, responsible leadership. The piece reflects on his lasting impact as a national figure and the sorrow at his death.
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Lincoln
Neb
Grover Cleveland
William J. Bryan
One of the Best Statesmen
Vice-President Fairbanks eulogizes Grover Cleveland as one of the best and most patriotic statesmen in U S history. He praises Cleveland for public service devotion, courage, broad sympathies, and influence for good, calling him the best type of public servant and private citizen.
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Indianapolis
Fairbanks
Grover Cleveland
Taft Pays Tribute to President Cleveland at Yale Commencement
Secretary William H Taft learned of Thomas Cleveland s death as university officials faculty and graduates formed to march to Woolsey Hall for the Yale commencement exercises He expressed deep regret calling President Cleveland one of the very great men of the country and said his death is a distinct loss to the American people The secretary also paid a glowing tribute at the commencement dinner.
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New Haven
Conn
William H. Taft
Cleveland
Woolsey Hall
Roosevelt halts trip after death of ex President Cleveland
President Roosevelt cancels planned trip to New London to witness Harvard Yale races and issues a proclamation mourning the late ex president. Government flags will be half masted for thirty days and military honors will be accorded at the funeral.
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Oyster Bay
Cleveland
Roosevelt
New London
Com
Cannon Praised Cleveland's Ability and Courage
Joseph G. Cannon, in Danville, recalling Grover Cleveland's death, paid tribute to Cleveland's ability, courage, and patriotism. He noted his own opposition to some policies but lauded him as a great president.
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Danville
Tfl
Joseph G. Cannon
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Grover Cleveland Laid To Rest At Princeton Burial
Ex President Grover Cleveland is buried in Princeton after a private service at his home and a simple burial rite at the cemetery. President Roosevelt, governors, cabinet members, and university officials attended, with a final act of placing earth on the grave.
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Presbyterian Church
Roosevelt
Governors Fort
New Jersey
Hughes
New York
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Cleveland
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Princeton University
Battle With Yaquis Rumbles Amid Unverified Reports
From Nogales to Sonora unverified rumors swirl of clashes after negotiations broke down and Torres orders an active campaign. Citizens and ranchers told to help troops but kept arms limited. Reports say Bulle with 300 Yaquis may have surrendered and a 13 Yaqui group encircled at a water hole. another claim cites a 15th attack on 38 soldiers with four dead. Nah. There is also word of a clash near Magdalena.
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Nogales
Aziz
Torres
Sonora
Bulle
Bacatete Mountains
Salas
Magdalena
Bandits Loot Viesca After Raid on Mexican Town
Reports from the north describe a bold bandit raid on Viesca carried out by about fifty armed horsemen. Police offered brief resistance. three officers were killed and three wounded before the raiders looted the town including banks, the express office, and the government stamp office.
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City
Mexico
Republic of Mexico
Viesca
Wants Johnson on Ticket Washington
A Lincoln Nebraska letter reports W. J. Bryan urging Johnson as running mate despite Johnson's refusal. Bryan says Johnson is too good a Democrat to jeopardize the party and his backers think Johnson could carry Minnesota.
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Washington
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Johnson
Bryan
Minnesota
Young Couple Drowned in Virginia Beach Boat Outing
The bodies of William Patterson of Virginia Beach and Dorothy M. Flagg, 23, were found Friday after a boat overturned late Tuesday night. The boat was discovered bottom-side up with no oar. Patterson ran an amusement concession in town. neighbors know little of him.
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Peoria
Wilam Patterson
Virginia Beach
Dorothy M. Flagg
Flagg
Patterson
Littlefield Attacks Sherman Act at Illinois Bar Session
Congressman Charles E. Littlefield of Maine criticizes the Sherman anti trust law during a closing session with lawyers and jurists at the Illinois Bar Association meeting in Chicago. He labels amendments as attempts to revive a lifeless act and issues a pointed critique of President Roosevelt.
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Chicago
Charles ‘E
Littlefield
Maine
Ilinois Bar’ Association
Iliff
Roosevelt
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