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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
2
A sprawling Idaho items list incidents from multiple towns blacksmithing to a sugar factory update. Include boxpital plans, epidemic fears, drownings, jail fire deaths, lands office shifts, crop projections, and accidents among residents and workers across Pocatello Nampa Coeur d Alene Rathdrum and Grangeville with various local officials and businesses cited.
Mexico reports a major earthquake causing widespread panic in Chimcingo and Chilapa. Eleven deaths are confirmed with many injured as residents flee to open country. Text notes communication cutoffs from the west coast and concerns about Mount Colima and Jolín Volcanic activity.
Chicago The Standard Oil Company of Indiana was found guilty on 116 of the 1903 indictment counts charging rebate receipt from the Chicago and Alton railroad for oil shipments from Whiting Indiana to East Saint Louis Illinois. The remaining 44 counts were dropped for errors. If upheld the company faces a fine up to 29 200 000 under the Elkins law with 1 000 to 20 000 per offense. A motion for a new trial will be filed immediately and no collection action will occur pending that ruling.
A lone bandit believed linked to the Kid Curry gang held up a stage run between Malta and Zortman, Montana, near Portman north of the Little Rockies, securing about 28 000 dollars for miners at the Zortman mines. The bandit fled with five or six hours start on a fast posse as eastern trains once carried Curry gang suffix.
Denver mining promoter O'Hara was indicted by the federal grand jury in session at Pueblo on charges of using the mafia to defraud. He appeared before U.S. Commissioner Sanford Hinsdale, posted a $5,000 bond, and was released while awaiting trial in the district court. An investigation revealed most properties he listed in Colorado and Nevada lacked the values described in literature circulated to investors.
Superior Judge Duang disqualifies SF sheriff and coroner for bias in the extortion trial of Abraham Ruet. William J. Chaywsellsor installed as elisor, with duties including custody of Ruet and summoning the jury.
Washington reports a dispatch from Consul Philip Brown at La Union Honduras stating a peace conference will be held at the Port of Amapala between Nicaragua President Zelaya and Salvador President Figuero immediately after the surrender of Amapala. The meeting aims to settle the Nicaragua Honduras war and Salvador alliance.
Admiral Nebogatoff who surrendered the Russian Pacific squadron at the Battle of the Sea of Japan stood trial by court martial and was condemned to death, later commuted to ten years imprisonment. He is now to serve his term in the fortress of St Peter and St Paul, with a comfortable cell and potential special diet.
In Belt Montana rancher Joe Buckingham assaulted during an examination before Justice John Q Dempsey. Buckingham was knocked from the witness stand by a jaw hit and removed from the courtroom. Dempsey later had Buckingham arrested for contempt while Buckingham filed assault charges against the judge.
The British Columbia parliament considers a bill to exclude Chinese and Japanese from that province inviting commerce and labor policy debate in Ottawa. The measure appears aimed at the Japanese despite Hindu status as British subjects.
London report: Lord William Nevill found guilty of robbing a pawnbroker and sentenced to a year in prison. Previously, he faced five years penal servitude in 1898 for fraud tied to a promissory note. Prosecutor Captain Spander-Clay, who married in 1904 the daughter of William Waldorf Astor.
James H. Eckels, president of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago and former U S comptroller of the currency, died in his sleep of heart disease. Born November 22 1856 in Princeton Illinois he practiced law before joining the government post in 1893 and later led the bank. He supported the gold standard and aligned with gold standard Democrats.
Frederick Mattheson, angered by a reproval over an open window, fired at his nephew George Hoffman and others in the Bronx home, wounding Hoffman fatally yet likely, while Mrs Hoffman and Arthur Goubelman were also affected. Mattheson, once cared for at the home, is convalescent after pneumonia.
New York Times reports on Harry Thaw spending a quiet Sunday in the Tombs. His wife attempted a visit in the afternoon but was barred by Warden Flynn under prison rules, ending a long sequence of Sunday visits during the eleven weeks of his trial.
In Denison Texas area near Gunter on Saturday J C Price his five children and his step daughter Jettie Byers and his niece Alice Upehureh were burned to death after an attempted kerosene fire caused an explosion. The family was burned beyond recognition.
Continuous heavy rains cause rivers to overflow across Asia Minor and Macedonia. Cities Brusa Adabazar Kutuahia Adin and surrounding villages are submerged with heavy loss of life and livestock. Severe winter and crop ruin worsen distress. rail traffic interruptions hinder relief efforts.
Mark Twain recalls a message from the German emperor and notes he could not talk while the host spoke. He jokes about inviting the emperor to his table and doing all the talking himself, appreciating the gesture and reciprocating the sentiment.
Travel offer stating a round trip fare of thirty dollars to California through the Salt Lake Route. For full details contact J. H. Burtner in Salt Lake City.
A reflective passage argues that women are broadly similar in appearance and thought. It suggests that loving one woman equates to loving all, but advises against openly stating this generalization. The tone is aphoristic and cautionary about expressing such views publicly.
The article contrasts life aboard today’s troopships with earlier salt ships. It notes that modern soldiers enjoy luxuries and better accommodations and fare, a comfort that past crews could scarcely imagine under the command of the captain.
Round trip fare to California offered via Salt Lake Route with sale beginning April 26. Write today to J. H. Burtner in Salt Lake City for details.
In Wildcat a small postmaster daily ferries mail to the train. He places the pouch on a crane as the fast train nears. The arm extends to sweep the bag from midair while the man loudly proclaims a ceremonial sendoff of the United States mail.
A fragmented excerpt shows a recurring talk of travel costs on the California and Salt Lake Route with mentions of $30 and $50 fares. The dialogue centers on casual repetition and a character named Sadie, reflecting a colloquial talking style.
Russian farmers form zemstva backed groups to coordinate large scale farming supplies and machinery. The note references California and the Salt Lake Route link and indicates organized agricultural networks impacting production and distribution.
A farmer recalls buyers demanding proof of breed weight health and temperament for hogs advertised in a village paper. A widow backs away after insisting on tail measurements prompting a claim that the sale was “whole hog” and free of craft.
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