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Newspaper

Preston News

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1911

Page

2

Mexican Attaches Story of Drowning Two Girls in Salt River

In Grohe Arizona a man named Olds is jailed after a dubious tale about being abducted by two Mexican men while with two girls. The girls Mula and Myrtle Gaswick aged around 12 and 14 were found drowned in Salt River twenty four miles from town. The incident follows a week of rumors and a violent clash near Globe.

Bering Bheaca Globe MiSs Stare Helen Giobe Wesley Goaswick Olds

Pocatello Hosts Intermountain Highways Conference

The second annual Intermountain Highway Association convention met in Pocatello Idaho to plan interstate road improvements. Officers Ferr Sher Man and William Walfin were reelected president and secretary treasurer respectively. Delegates adopted a plan to urge Congress to authorize a 1 000 000 acre highway system administered by a national highway authority and approved a highway committee to draft a uniform plan for interstate roads with a fifteen ton bridge load requirement.

Pocatello Idaho Sher Dubl William Walfin Trenaiier Logan Ifteh Intermountain Congress A& National Fee

Desperate Shootout Ends in Heber City Deputy Death

In Heber City Utah a deputy sheriff Screges of Manston killed rival POGSE TRAILING DESPERADO after a ranch confrontation near Thexdors. Partner Al Murdock died. Murdock and Aliks reported as readers of a gang linked to Cosrada Steh and Wyoming theft rings.

Heber City Utan al Murdock Screges Manston Wroombe Hire Thexdors Meeks Kore Baitie Murdeck Bard Murdock Aiseks Canhs Steh Cosrada Wyoming

Fragmented Chilean Disaster Reports and Far-Reaching Aftermath

A damaged transcript details a devastating Chilean event with coastside impact and vast casualties. It notes authorities examining mangled remains, searches, and ongoing investigations. Names and places are partially obscured, but references to loss, survivors, and emergency responses surface amid chaotic reporting.

Royal Fleet Parade At Spithead Salutes King and Queen

One hundred eighty five ships from eighteen nations gathered at Spithead to honor King George and Queen Mary aboard the Victoria and Albert. British sovereignty sailed in a vast international fleet with 167 British warships and 18 others, a showcase described as the greatest naval display to date. The royal yacht led the line as each ship fired a thunderous salute, witnessed by diplomats including John H. Mond, US envoy, and cheering crowds along the Solent.

George Mary Spithead Delaware Victoria Albart John Hsre Hammond Genedal United States Crowsing Feativiies Great Britain Vistoria

Massive U S Warship Set for Government Trials

Montesan Island Maine reports the largest American war ship due for government trials. The vessel will run the government course off Monroe Island with speeds aiming at 325 knots per hour, followed by a four hour sustained speed test and a coal consumption evaluation.

Montesan Island Utah Monroe Island

Salt Lake Missing Party Returned After Search

A party of seven led by Joseph Nelson, missing for fifty tours on Crest Salt Lake, was found returning to Sanitaly Saturday at noon. They faced an unknown boating incident amid gasoline launch dangers and a looming storm, prompting extensive searching to ensure their safety.

Salt Lac Clay Joseph Nelson Crest Salt Lake Ehetter Opassland

Dissatisfaction With Spain's Reply Returns to Paris

In Paris a Madrid protest to Britain questions the Spanish cabinet reply on Britain's demand for clarification of its intentions regarding the completion of Zion Arish and Alcoray. Foxland seeks more precise information on Spain's H O Tartan program.

Paris Madrid Great Britain Alcoray Foxland Spsin

Senate committee backs statehood vote with reservations

The Senate committee voted six to three to report favorably the House resolution admitting New Mexico and Arizona to statehood with the proviso that parts of the two constitutions be submitted again to the people. Amendments to the House resolution were made.

Washington Senate Keturdar House New Mexico Arteoua

Fragmented OCR Note on Adoption Meeting and Schedule

Incomplete text describes an adoption event and a request for a meeting. It mentions a person asked for a donation and a planned activity on Saturday. The legible fragments reference a Saplisn week and a possible business or public meeting.

Merger of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Cleared by Court

The government’s bid to halt the Union Pacific from controlling the Southern Pacific was dismissed by Judge John A Marshall in federal court. The ruling cites a long-running suit filed February 1908 and indicates the government will appeal to the U S Supreme Court.

Southern Pacific Union Pacific Railroad Company Salt Lake City Union Pacific Union Pacifif Federal John A. Marshall Isneed United States Wighth St. Louis Ealt Lake St Louis St. Paul United States Supreme Court Elmer B. Adamsa Sanborn von Supremes Court Insew. Vandeventer William & Hook Adams Hmwar

Gas Wrecks Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado

An explosion of gas partially wrecked the Stanley Hotel built for 500000 dollars in Estes Park on Sunday night. Eight persons were injured including Elizabeth Wilson a hats employee whose both ankles were broken after being hurled from a doorway. The west wing was destroyed and the panic arose as guests had not retired for the night.

Estes Park Cub Stanley Elizabeth Wilson Asté

U S Exports to Argentina Surpass Imports in 1919 Trade

Washington reports the United States exports nearly three times as many boots and shoes to Argentina as it imports from that country. Total US imports from all nations in 1919 totaled $124,953, while shipments to Argentina reached $283,045 for boots and shoes, dominated by fancy stock items and luxury goods.

Washington United States Argentina

Atabe Hopt Sritan’s Troupe in Turbulent Frontline Tale

In a northeastern town near Hodeidak, Turkish forces retreat as Mahomed Ali Ba’s column pulls back. Civilians report cheapennic fighting in close quarters with dagger wounds. about a thousand Turkish settlers are displaced amid chaos and surprise maneuvers.

Fadellah Sishotash Hodeidak Mahomed Ali Basma

San Bernardino Picnic Poisoning Leaves Sixty Five Affected

Report from San Bernardino describes a poisoning incident at a picnic near a resort city where sixty five children are ill. Authorities test laboratory samples from twelve treated children and remove a suspect from blame while investigations continue into possible contagion or contaminated ice cream.

San Bernardino

Farmar Found in tletern Fowler Ind

A tarnished item was found near Fowler Indiana. The report notes a person named Larven or Parmer involved in a dispute over a two year old animal. The text is garbled but references a search, a band, and a possible quarrel over ownership or custody.

Fowler Parmer Beant Ge Ax

Unclear Input Fragment From Historical Page

The readable text is garbled and reveals no coherent event names dates or places to summarize into a valid news item or notice. No identifiable persons organizations or actions can be confirmed for a proper T and S.

Controversial Alaska Coal Claim Dismissals Told

Washington reports say Chief Forester Pinchot and several officials were removed from public service amid the Cunningham Alaska coal land controversy. Interior confirms the Morgan-Guggenheim claims were disallowed, ending their bid to develop Alaska coal assets. Attorneys threaten a Supreme Court appeal but only on points of law, not findings. The Cunningham issue sparked the Ballinger-Pinchot probe and led to dismissals. New York reaction notes some relief within the family.

Washington Cunningham United States Supreme Court Iss Foot Department Ballinger-Pincher Congress Public Service Forester Haford Pinchot Louis R. Glavis

Cacellation of the calms cited as proof against coal monopoly

A fragmented quote argues that the cancellation of claims by the administration demonstrates effort to stop fraud and monopoly in Alaska. It notes Pinchot's fortunes pivot on claims and labels the cancellations as necessary to protect the public from fraudulent filings.

Gifford Pinchot Aisgea Alaska

Provisional Government Fair in Coming Presidential Vote

Martin City report says the provisional government will show no favoritism in the upcoming presidential election as President de la Barra replies to a critic about General Geronimo fino who has not formally declared candidacy. The piece notes partisan questions and government attitude amid legal cases in Angelés and New Orleans style references.

Untitled Local Crime Sketch Reveals Violent Incident

Fragmentary OCR text describes a violent incident with multiple individuals named Hyersbirk Towne Pudson and others. It mentions killings by and against several persons, including references to a boarder, neighbors, and an apparent pursuit or investigation. The passage is largely garbled with improper names and phrases, but centers on a deadly event and involved parties.

Abandonment of Military Posts Ordered by War Secretary

The secretary of war orders abandonment of several old posts to consolidate the army. General Leonard Wood informs the House committee that frontier brigades and recruiting stations remain unaffected. Troops will relocate to Panama and Hawaii, with lands and buildings subject to potential sale after congressional approval. Fort Meade and Fort Assiniboine are named among likely closures.

Washington Oheast Cabot Secretary of War Leonard Wood House Committee On War Department Roncontinental Ines Panama Hawaii Congress Rosen Kane Fort Meade South Nakota Fort Assinihyvian Mont

Emmett Idaho News Roundup Highlights Local Events

Emmett church residents vow to oppose moving picture shows. A Washington physician plans a $15,000 sanitarium at Heyburn park. A man shot himself at Davis ranch near May. Boise voters approve $249,000 bond issue by a wide margin. Northern Idaho extension from Emmett to Smiths Ferry promises labor demand. Samuel Weeks named presiding elder in Rigby stake. Haying rush hits Nampa with labor shortages. Western Idaho Press Association to meet in Nampa July 5 and 16. Peach orchard harvest yields praised as drought lingers. Washington county farmers reap first Bi faif crop amid good weather. A drowning near Boise records third in two weeks. Paris branch of the Short Line nearly complete with freight service open. Burley to Keaton and Bletfeld Taft lines under rapid progress. Danilo Page killed by lightning in Idaho Falls. Sugar factory crop conditions praised in Nampa. Reward offered for two robbers who killed a conductor on an Oregon Short Line. Grace Loughren, ex-superintendent, a fugitive in a high-profile case. Idaho Republicans split between Taft and La Follette at the national convention. Protests about Payette project reservoir presented to Governor Hawley. Summer hostel planned at Nampa for students who failed last year. Interior secretary awards Blaney Brothers contract for main south side canal work. Legislature trims guard salaries to 7000 dollars. State debt payment funds adjusted. Interest grows in Taisha trail rumors and state horticultural inspector reports inquiries about Idaho Pratt. Oregon Short Line ties and Mente bids discussed.

Davis Ranch Afay Boise Hinho Emmett Smith's Ferry Payetta Lakes Samuel Weeks Ban Palisade Rigby Idaho Nampa Everal Farms Idahye Rress Association Thera Kiberta Sam Nihart Washington County Whem John Idaho Fally Namom Aliyn William K Dd Oregon Fremont County Ruben Scott Pear Hamer Hugh A. Whitnes Hamer Grace Loughren Bannock County Abe Burah Taftay LaFollette Esgy & Warkington Dispatch Azlmuet Payette Hawley Feaucse Mammoth Reservoir Secretary of the Interior Tasha Trilf Andréesa Agaragy

Seaman seeks inquiry into iron company collapse

Arg. B. C. Seaman, famed actor Bly, asks Governor Dix to open hearings on the iron company after the death of her millionaire husband. The firm, once run by Seaman, now faces control by a guardian as thieves and forgers post $36,000 bail each. Seaman values her loss at 2,500,060 dollars.

Eaximegre B.C. Saaman Dix Iron and Company

Nantucket Tragedy Aboard Boat House Fire Claim Two Women

Miss Helen Wilen of New York and Mildred De Haven of Brooklyn died in a fire at William Barnes Jr boat house on Commercial Wharf Nantucket. Barnes's valet Ulysses PaHud died trying to aid them. Myar Low Weed Barnow and Thomas Kerr attempted rescue. The young ladies were in service in the boat zones when the fire occurred.

Nantucket Mass Helen Wilen New York Milas Mildred de Haven

Commission Allows Through Rate Adjustments Without Filing

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled on Monday that when the through rate equals the sum of intermediate rates a carrier may reduce the cash rate to match the intermediate totals without applying to the commission. Such adjustments may raise concerns of discrimination against intermediate points.

Washington Interstate Commeres Commission Audi

Clark denounces tariff plan for extra session

Speaker Champ Clark issued a formal statement condemning President Taft's proposed tariff reform. He argued the entire tariff should be revised and that the Democratic party would unite to ease the nation's burden.

Washington Champ Clark Taft

Hamburg Steamer Detained for Quarantine in New York

The Hamburg steamship, traveling from Genoa and Naples, arrived Sunday and was held at quarantine for observation. Health officials report the ship likely carried a suspected case of fever from a quarantine area.

New York Hamburg Genoa Naples Stolern

Public Safety Notice on Post 1811 Parway Accident Reports

The report requires all parways to be tapped after May 3, 1811 to report to the interstate commerce authority any collision death or serious injury. The notice calls for prompt communication by telegraph or telseraph to record any fatal accident affecting persons on the route.

Warkington Fily Interstate Commerce Telseraph Coltisius Parsons

The Clea Widow Winter Warps into Old Relation

A fragmented note references a center folder and a dispute over an offer at a port, mentioning a widow and a winter retreat. The language is garbled but signals a historical or literary setting with a contested advancement and a named character linked to a tense moment.

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