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Newspaper
Preston News
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
5
The readable text mentions Lewiston projects and events including a proposed building project with taxes and a $410,000 figure. Other items reference road improvements, a river area, a bank at Clarkston, labor disputes, and a state penitentiary warden. The garbled narrative also notes a dynamite explosion and local officials discussing infrastructure and public works.
Warden Frank Cantey of the Montana state penitentiary and guards were attacked during a prison assault by convicts George Rock, Hayes, and an unnamed accomplice. Rock and Hayes, cellmates, led the plan after sharpening pen knives and razors. Cantey was wounded, and guards Robinson and Cowles were severely injured but believed to recover.
The report notes limited optimism in the business world as markets show small improvements after the financial crisis. While promising signs appear in copper production and freight costs, confidence remains moderate and dividends, charges, and rail debts raise questions about sustained recovery.
A court decision favorable to the Consolidated Mines Company clears most reliefs sought by the miners union. The ruling limits grounds for relief and construes actions as aligned with mine owners’ interests, delivering a broad victory for the mine owners against the miners’ federation.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate speculation on a potential Japanese effort to retake Talon waters. The text mentions a March 14 departure of part of a fist squadron, with Sasebo base described as highly active and ships like the Chiveda-sales and Suess Coaliix referenced amid garbled wording.
In a violent early morning robbery officials chased two armed men from a post office break in. A third suspect fled into nearby woods but was later caught. William McCoy suffered buckshot wounds as the trio were taken into custody at Woodbury jail.
In Boston eight men were found guilty of first degree murder in a mass killing on August 2 in the Chinatown area. The jury returned verdicts against Warry Charles and seven co defendants while Yoo Wata died in custody before the trial concluded. The case involved a wave of gunfire that left multiple Chinese laborers dead or wounded in a violent assault.
New York Republican state committee formally endorsed Charles Bi Hughes as the party's presidential candidate. Former Congressman William Al Douglas led a delegation presenting the endorsement unanimously and without discussion. The committee set April at Carnegie Hall New York for the state convention to nominate electors and elect a new state committee.
The president favors the Aldrich Bill and aims to secure passage this session. He has conferred with Northwestern senators including Bourne Dixon Piles Borah and Fitt to outline his view that action is needed even if it means no other legislation this year.
Police detained Carl Brown, son in law of Coxey, after an alleged inflammatory speech to about a thousand at Walton's pavilion. Acting under the chief of police, officers said Brown disturbed the peace and orders were issued to arrest anyone displaying anarchistic tendencies.
A towboat named Stella Moren with two flats of coal sank in twenty feet of water after going over No. 2 dam on the Monongahela River at Port Perry Pennsylvania. Three vex were lost as the vessel struggled in the strong current and high water. The wreck occurred as the boat entered the fog and attempted to navigate the surge before the flata were swept over the dam.
A rush of panic at a North Collinswood public school leads to a devastating fire. Locked rear doors trap pupils as flames and smoke sweep through the two story building. Teacher Catherine Weller dies heroically while guiding her class to safety. other staff and students are hospitalized with severe injuries.
Washington reports Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont died after a short illness at Champlain Apartments in Burlington. Governor Fletcher Proctor was summoned to the city and at the bedside when the senator passed away. He was 77 years old.
A compromise was elected by stipulation on Wednesday between the South Pacific Railway and the Telegraphers union after hours of legal wrangling. The agreement, effective from February 21, 1966, settles disputes over hours and wages and ends renewed court action at the United States Court of Appeals.
Amid threats to halt oat mining in Des Moines the mine operators and miners face a March 31 contract expiry. With workload rising and relocation to eastern states discussed, observers doubt a swift agreement will be reached.
The defendants Piltabure Hartje Welshons Ford Hope and Hartje’s friend were acquitted after a trial in the criminal court on conspiracy charges to Scott Hartje. The jury was instructed to find verdicts and place costs on the county. Mrs Hartje now intends to pursue a divorce action against her husband.
Witnesses recount mass funeral for missing children as 600 gathered at the graves. Teachers described failed attempts to reopen a locked door and an inquest heard details of the deadly blaze and crowd chaos.
Yonkers resident Thomas F Callan, once ordered to reinforce General Custer, was trapped with him at the Lit tlas Big Horm river. He escaped through Indian lines to a military post and led a relief party back but found Custer’s command annihilated. Callan later returned to civilian life and business activities.
Rev. George A. Cooke, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Brandon, accuses Rev. Dr. J. Ri. Day, chancellor of Syracuse University, of defaming President Roosevelt. Charges forwarded to Rev. Dr. BL. M. Watters, presiding elder of the New York church conference, for ecclesiastical action.
Mrs Jeanette Newman charged with stealing jewels valued at 20000 from Evelyn Beff of Central Park West. Police say she admitted the act to fund her son's private schooling and maintain social position, after being locked up Friday at police headquarters.
In Waterbury Connecticut a well known musician and his young son died after ingesting carbolic acid. A 6 year old daughter was found nearly dead from the same cause. Police suggest the father administered the poison to his children before killing himself. A second daughter reported the bodies to another sister after school.
The Minnesota Democratic State Committee approved a Johnson for President resolution after a heated session. They recommended Governor Johnson of Hlanesone be nominated at the Denver national convention next July, defeating Bryan supporters in two tests. The meeting was the largest in party history.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports labor tension as operators resist wage concessions amid a Western federation vote. Strikes threaten property payments and a push by a conservative president against radicals.
A report notes Tokyo views China’s stance as unacceptable and calls for firm action. It cites Hayashi’s instructions as Japan seeks to defend dignity and interests while awaiting further investigations and munitions restoration.
An affidavit filed in police court Thursday ties Vidaver to a series of newsjense attacks arranged to extort payment. Wiliam RK Montgomery, former Hamilton Bank president, alleges Vidaver planned to stop the assaults with Jackson after promising a cenmation of crime.
The body of L. L. Watson, guest at the Metropole Hotel on Avalon Catalina Island, was found at noon Thursday by two guides on a cliff ledge 1 200 feet below the top and 450 feet above the beach. The position suggests Watson fell while climbing the cliff.
The body of Lazarus Averbuch, a young Russian Jew who attempted to shoot Chicago's police chief, was buried Thursday night in Potter's Field. His sister Olga, exhausted resources, consented to interment by the county, with the funeral held in rain and darkness, accompanied by a friend or relative.
The Department of Agriculture disputes statements attributed to Dr Wey regarding whiskey and alcohol. In a Washington address to the University Club, Wey reportedly denounced drinkers as mollycoddles and says the remarks are unfounded and not supported by facts.
Washington marked a solemn Senate tribute to the memory of the late Senator Reffield Proctor of Vermont. Republicans and Democrats attended the brief session, all standing reverently as the chaplain offered an appropriate reference to the life and work of the senator, with customary resolutions adopted.
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