Idaho News Roundup From Nampa to Wallace
Reports from Boise to Wallace cover public works as Wallace plans paving in the business district this summer. Confirmed as receiver of public moneys at Blackfoot is Thomas Hammer. Boilerplate notes on fires, accidents, saloon licensing, and population boosts accompany reports of new hotels, a large fruit tree shipment to Mountain Home, and upcoming state encampments and schools.
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Nampa
Thomas B
Hammer
Blackfoot
Coeur d'Alene Powder Company
Wallace
Busi
Ness
Jesse Adams
Glenna
Fehag
Shiase
Washington County
Cambridge
Caldwell
G.A. R. Department of Idaho
Boise
Boise Valley
Star
Modern
Woodmen of America
Payette
Milner
Wayside Inn
Mountain Home
Idaho
Northern Pacific
Taft
W. A. Ewing
Ises
Idaho State Sunday School Association
Willie Auxberger
Temperance Workers
Eagle
Pocatello
Coeur d'Alene
State Land Board
Alberta
Idaho Irriga‘tion
F Gooding
F. F. Johnson
Hoover
Bolsey and Féntresg
Washington
Tare
Rodney
Olney
Taan
Sandpoint
Pet
Oreille
Winchester
Richard Hambly
Bolstor
Warrens
Island unrest easing Manila reports police duties only
Major General Weston reports conditions in the Lanao districts are quiet and the recent operations are police in nature rather than military. The government seeks a loan to fund irrigation expansion and the islands plan to buy 10,000,000 pesos of foreign rice this year, totaling 100,000,000 pesos over ten years to support crops.
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Manila
Lanao
Weston
American minister Russell leaves Venezuela for vacation
Wittemstadt W Russell the American minister to Venezuela sailed Sunday on the Caradas for the United States for a two month vacation. He arrived from Puerto Cabello after a visit to the gunboat Paducah. The departure was greeted by fifteen gun salutes and none of the local officials attended to bid him farewell.
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Russell
Fairbanks Attends Dedication of Polish Parochial School
Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks was guest of honor at the St. Stanislaus Polish Roman Catholic parochial school dedication in Chicago. He urged spending on schools and churches rather than vast military expansion and dismissed socialism as a procrustean handicap on genius and thrift.
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Chicago
Charles W. Fairbanks
St. Stanislaus
Burkett Resolution on Mother's Day Fails in Senate
Washington senator Burkett proposed a resolution declaring Sunday May 10 Mother’s Day and urging wear of a white flower. The measure sparked extended discussion and was referred to the judiciary committee, which did not take it up for action, effectively nullifying the resolution.
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Washington
Burkett
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Medals for Canal Employes Honor Two Years Service
A Roosevelt head medal will be awarded to Isthmian Canal employes with two years satisfactory service. On the reverse will be the canal zone seal. Each medal will be engraved with the employee name medal number years of service and evidence of presentation by the President. American citizens are eligible.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Isthmus
United States
Windstorm Hits Chicago Killing Man and Causing Injuries
A fierce wind and rain storm struck Chicago and outlying areas Thursday. One man, John Lucas, 65, died of heart disease after being blown down. Pedestrians faced danger from live wires and debris as windows shattered and trees toppled along the lakefront. Wind speeds reached around forty miles per hour with higher gusts near the lake.
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Chicago
Bureau x
Lake Shore
John Lucas
Thaw Habeas Corpus Rise Over Matteawan Commitment
Counsel for Harry K Thaw filed a return on his habeas corpus writ arguing the Matteawan State Hospital commitment is unconstitutional. The traverse claims the return by Dr Amos T Baker is invalid and that Thaw was never arraigned before the commitment.
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Poughkeepsie
Harry K.thaw
Thaw
Matteawan State Hospital
Retirement of Admiral Evans as new fleet chief takes helm
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans sails into retirement in San Francisco as Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas assumes command of America’s first battleship fleet. Evans leaves on waiting orders after a 62nd birthday, with thirteen-gun salutes and a formal transfer on the Connecticut. Salt Lake High School cadets attend the ceremony aboard.
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San Francisco
Connecticut
Charles M. Thomas
Magdalena Bay
Santa Cruz
Evans
California
Evan&s
A. W Grant
Admiral Evans
Salt Lake High School
Evidence of Wholesale Murder Near Belle Gunness Farm
Laporte Indiana reports ongoing doubt about the body found in the ruins at Mrs Belle Gunness home. Officials search the farm for more victims while excavations yield no bones. Authorities believe many victims lie buried on the Gunness property, marking a notorious crime spree.
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Indiana
Laporte
Ind
Belle Gunness
Womars
Adjournment In Sight For Congress By July 25
Washington reports that the government appropriations for the next fiscal year are nearly ready in both houses. Fourteen major measures totaling nearly a million dollars have progressed, with the House having passed twelve of them, paving the way for adjournment by the 25th if no other legislative complications arise.
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Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
New Mexican Act Repealed by House
Under suspension of the rules the house passed unanimously the senate resolution repealing the territorial New Mexico act vetoed March 11 1908. The resolution goes to the president for signature after passing the senate in March. Birdsall Iowa led the bill calling the law remarkable.
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Washington
House
Senate
New Mexico
Birdsall
Iowa
Child Labor Law Passed byDC House Unanimous
Washington report notes the District of Columbia house unanimously approved a model child labor bill. Minority leader Mr. Williams praised the committee and hinted at backing similar measures, but Republicans refused to accept a roll call for the promised support.
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Washington
House
District of Columbia
Williams
Woman narrowly escaped lynching in France after child murder
In Nancy a woman named Jeanne Weser narrowly evaded mob violence after being found guilty of strangling a 7-year-old boy. Previously in Paris she faced murder charges in a case involving over a dozen children. A doctor suggested infanticidal mania with no conclusive proof to detain her post trial.
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Nancy
France
Jeanne
Weser
Paris
Doctor Who Rex
China Replies To Japan Protest On Railways And Boycott
The Chinese government formally replies to Japan over the Tsinmintan Fukumen railroad and limits Japan’s right to oppose parallel lines. Japan lists Chinese merchants promoting boycotts and asks for suppression. Britain orders Canton to curb the boycott, and French assistance is sought to quell thousands of rebels at Laohu pass with French arms.
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Pekin
Japan
Tsinmintan Fukumen
China
London
Canton
Foreign Board
Yunan
Laohu
Tonking
Bids Comrades Farewell by Admiral Evans in San Francisco
Rear Admiral Evans bid officers of his command farewell at a banquet during the Atlantic fleet visit to San Francisco. He urged more battleships and fewer statesmen to preserve world peace and quipped that armor matters little. it is the sailors who shoot straight and endure punishment who win battles. Admiral Eyana was cheered.
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San Francisco
Evans
Eyana
Vast Armada Lands In San Francisco Parade
The largest armed force the U S navy has ever put ashore appeared in San Francisco with 2500 regular army escorting thousands of bluejackets and marines in a famed parade. Rear Admiral Evans and six rear admirals rode in carriages as Secretary Metcalf Governor Gillette and Mayor Taylor reviewed the march down Van Ness avenue.
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San Francisco
Evans
Metcalf
Gillette
California
Taylor
van Ness Avenue
National Guard
Natty Little High School
Crudets
Salt Lake City
Admiral Evans
Naval Academy
Thomas
Metcalf Reviews Fleet in San Francisco Harbor
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf reviewed the combined Atlantic and Pacific fleets in San Francisco harbor. The assemblage of battleships armored cruisers torpedo boats destroyers and auxiliaries totals over four hundred thousand tons and marks a peak for the navy as it moves toward second rank among world fighting forces. The event caps the water pageant as ships prepare for repairs or a southern practice cruise.
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San Francisco
Metcalf
Tayards
Admiral Evans Praises Salt Lake Cadet Escort
Salt Lake City dispatch reports Admiral Robby D. Evans saying he is deeply touched by Salt Lake High School cadets serving as his escort for the parade on the eve of retirement. He thanks Captain Hooper and Utah for the Navy entry and notes the cadets are among the finest he has seen.
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Salt Lake City
The
Herald
Robby D. Evans
Webb
Salt Lake
Utah
Hooper
Navy
Soldiers Win Pay Increase in Army Appropriation
Washington reports the House approved the conference report on the army appropriation bill after a two hour debate. The measure allocates 7 million dollars for the army with 5 million to be paid to enlisted men and nine hundred retired officers to receive increases. A suspended rule passage placed the Porto Rican regiment of infantry on a permanent basis.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Big Blaze Destroys Two Atlanta Blocks Early Friday
A massive fire in Atlanta caused destruction across two city blocks with losses estimated around 1.25 million dollars. The blaze, whose origin remains unknown, damaged properties along Forsythe, Nelson, Madison and Hunter streets. Police and fire crews dynamited remaining walls as the fire was controlled. No injuries or loss of life reported. insurance coverage on the destroyed properties placed at 790000 dollars.
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Atlanta
Forscythe
Nelson
Madison
Hunter
Irland
Oklahoma approves pure food and anti lobbying bills
The Oklahoma House and Senate Friday passed a pure food bill with clearer features than the national version. An analysis station was set up at Oklahoma University. Lawmakers also agreed to an anti lobbying measure penalizing lobbyists who fail to file their name and business with the legislature. The bill mirrors a Missouri governor Propane measure.
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Guthrie
Okla
Feautenrsaries
Oklahoma University
Bath
Folk
Missouri
Labor Legislation Outlined by Gompers in Letter
President Samuel Gompers of the AFL presents in a letter to Representative Brunn a list of labor measures to be enacted before adjournment. He calls for the Wilson bill to amend the Sherman act, the Pearce bill on injunctive writs, extension of the eight hour law to all government workers, a general employers liability act, and coverage for federal jurisdiction workers.
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Washington
President Gompers
American Federation of Labor
T& Letter
Brunn
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Bays President Approves Raise in Freight Rates
Senator Culberson of Texas told the senate that newspaper reports claim railroads, with presidential approval and the Interstate Commerce Commission, planned a general rate increase. He said the president allegedly supported this as an offset to his wage actions.
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Washington
Culberson
Texas
Senate
Interstate, Commerce’s Commission
Knapp
Will Respen Mine Recover Bodies From Explosion
A mine disaster prompts authorities to resume search operations after an explosion aimed at recovering the bodies of missing workers. Rescue teams from regional agencies coordinate with company officials to locate victims and secure the site.
Gas Rages as Union Pacific Mine Reopens Strife
Rock Springs Wyoming reports preparations to reopen the Union Pacific Gea! Company mine after explosions released gas that killed about a hundred workers. Officials fear more deaths as floodwater fills passages hindering rescue and recovery efforts.
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Rock Springs
Union’ Pacific Gea! Company
A Strong Point Against Him in Trial Testimony
A witness testifies about the defendant's character and choices. He notes the defendant married the daughter of a poor man rather than aligning with a wealthy empresario who could have made him a general manager. The exchange emphasizes perceived weaknesses and moral judgments.
No Cauge for Alarm from Chicago Record-Herald
A wife fears her husband may have a serious issue as she describes long discussions where he recalls nothing. The doctor jokes about the husband’s apparent forgetfulness and linguistic quirks, offering a wry note on communication.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Spelling paper fault prompts outburst in class
A boy named Robert complains a spelling test is marked wrong by his teacher. He blames Annie for correcting his paper and crossing out whole words for minor errors, prompting tension in the classroom as described in Lippincott's.
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Robert
Annie
Dogs win tests in France and Germany for service prizes
In Nanterre France a Swiss dog won the dispatch bearing test and a German dog won the wounded prize. Germany will supply thirty police dogs to guard St. Petersburg palaces against assassins.
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Nanterre
France
St. Petersburg
Headache and Cold Feet Remedy Note
A chronic headache sufferer often reports cold feet indicating poor circulation. Strengthen circulation with a daily foot bath in cold water morning and night and brisk rubbing with a flesh brush or Turkish towel.
Patience, Snow, and Sidewalks in Uncle Eben's Saying
In a folksy quip, Uncle Eben notes patience resembles the man who waits for snow to melt while people tumble on his sidewalks. The remark frames communal resilience and practical delay in rough weather.
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Uncle Eben
Woman and Her Wants
A brief noting a Chicago Record-Herald sentiment on women’s desires driven by the thrill of hoping and the ache of not obtaining, highlighting the charm of wanting itself.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Titanium Bearing Future United to Rutile Find
A large rutile deposit discovered in Timaroo district Queensland boosts prospects for titanium ore used in bearings and axles of flying machines. Experts predict rising demand as the purest titanium ore promising scalable supply.
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Timaroo
Queensland
The Life He Liveth Fragment in Marcus Aurelius Text
The fragmentary OCR references Marcus Aurelius with lines about life and loss. It presents a philosophical note on life extended beyond 8,000 years and a paradox of what life is preserved or lost in time. The text is incomplete but signals classical meditation on enduring life.
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Bensides
Marcus
Aurelius
Rus
The Difference: Animals and Words in Ancient Reflections
A fragmented excerpt presents a string of quirky aphorisms about what different creatures eat and how they grow. The musings mix animals with odd phrases and misquoted ideas attributed to Marcus Aurelius, hinting at a larger, nonsensical meditation on nothingness and growth.
Meaty Bit of Truth in a Crude Newspaper Fragment
A garbled OCR passage from a New York scene mentions a man boasting about safety while a large Liege, Belgium firearm business operates. It notes 8 000 smiths working at home turning antiquities into modern rifles and locks.
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York
S'& Kentleman
Vane
Belgium
T. Liege
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