Lincoln county board approves consolidating districts and pays many expenses
The Lincoln county Board of Commissioners approves consolidating school districts 1, 6, and 10 into district 10. It authorizes salaries for county officials, approves numerous expenses for the courthouse, jail, and poor farm, and schedules hearings on a Minidoka herd district petition with bids and viewers to be appointed. The session notes adjournment to May 8 and records various salaries, road work, and public notices.
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Otla
Tury
R. L. Cheney
Baugh & Coltharp
Wendell
Gooding
Henry Helm
J. J. Conner
W. H. Loring
W H Loring
J Conner
F van Hise
Edwin Verberg
Riverton L & H Co
Newton Bros
Ferry Lumber Co
Heyburn Lumber Co
C C Newton
Fannie B Williams
Tempo
Lee Lanning
Hyatt
Grosse, Curran
Ines
Chris Whidden
E. F. van Hise
Snake River
Court House
Paul Bickel
Health Board Orders Sanitary Cleanups in Shoshone
In Shoshone Idaho on April 17 1908 the Board of Health met with full attendance. They report no infectious diseases and order immediate cleansing of canals and streams of dead carcasses. Corrals hog pens and water closets must be kept away from waterways and alleys and backyards cleaned by a statewide deadline.
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Shoshone
Idaho
Board of Health
Seay
Pecos
W. Hance
M. D
Village Board Proceedings Shoshone Idaho April 15
The Shoshone Village Board met in adjourned regular session with C F Barden as chairman and others present. Minutes from March 2 were read and approved. Claims against the village were approved and warrants authorized for various payments including salaries, printing, utilities, and labor. A petition to limit saloons led to a motion to limit to five and to erect a bell tower. The street committee may hire a day marshal for prisoners. The board adjourned subject to call.
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Shoshone
Idaho
C. F. Barden
R.J. McMahon
W. C. Custer
Thos. H. Gooding
C. W. Wernicke
Paul S. Haddock
Harry W. Anderson
L. C. Jones
Andy Olsen
M. L. Kidwell
Shoshone Journal
L&w. Co
D. W. Yaden
Labor Streets
Thos. Fay
Pat Conway
Blasting Rock
C. A. Varnum
C. F. Borpes
Washington Mulls New Powers in Venezuela and Pulp Debt
National capital reports indicate Senate leaders, President Roosevelt, and Secretary Root may secure blanket authority before adjournment to pursue action against Venezuela to protect U S interests and citizens. House actions on Aldrich bill pause as Vreeland hearing looms. Pension increases for widows set to begin May 4 automatically for eligible recipients. Treasury notes show cash, gold, and certificates balances as of latest report.
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Washington, D. C
Cullom
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Roosevelt
Hoot
Congress
Venezuela
United States
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Vreeland
New York
Demand to strike fuels labor push for relief
Labor unions press Congress to amend Sherman anti trust laws to protect boycotts and strikes. Gompers accuses Supreme Court of lagging behind and calls for an employers liability bill and civil service reform. In Washington, Culberson as a second choice considered if Bryan cannot secure two thirds at Denver.
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Congress
New York
United State
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Grand Central Palace
Esther Ing
Supreme Court
Culberson
Washington
Bryan
Anti- Bryan
Denver
Senator Culbserson
Mr. Bryan
Charles A. Culberson
Tesas
Piledriver Falls Into Sea Killing Two Men
Fort Stews Gre aori 22. While working on the jetty the piledriver ran off track at cross over No. 6 into the sea killing Jared C. Lehman and Mark Carlson both of Hammond Oregon and injuring six others including Jobo C. Pult hast Anders Hanson Hammond and several with lesser injuries. Two men escaped ashore as the machine remained submerged and the water was unusually deep at the accident site.
Frightened Elephant Kills Young Woman in Riverside Raid
Exploding oil tanks trigger a stampede of circus elephants through Riverside streets. The leader attacked Miss Ella Gibbs at the Glenwood Hotel, killing her, then injured D. P. Chapman, Frank A. Bird, and a hotel keeper before captors corralled the animals. Four other elephants were recaptured to help subdue the herd.
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Riverside
Cal
Seila~ Floto Circus
Diihetrict
Glenwood Hotel
Ella Gibbs
D. P. Chapman
A. Bird
Attempt on Cabreara Life Shocks Guatemala Amid Explosion
Guatemalan President Cabreara survived a palace explosion as he met American Minister William Heinke in Guatemala City. The blast caused a finger loss but security reports indicate full order and tranquility across the country.
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Bart
New York
Cabreara
Guatemala
Guatemala City
Caseul-General
William Heinke
Miner Kills Partner in Idaho Pistol Duel
Richard Hambly a miner, was shot and killed in a remote Idaho mining town near Marshall Lake after a revolver duel with his partner Steve Wlatchester. Deputy Sheriff Frank Vandeventer witnessed the shootout as both men argued over business differences prior to the four shot exchange. Hambly fell after the fourth shot and Winchester was captured in Grangeville custody.
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Spokane
Wash
Richard Hambly
Warren
Idaho
Steve Wlatchester
Lide
Marshall Lake
Grangerilie
Frank Vandeventer
Sherif
Myn
Hambly
Winchester
Vangeventer
Grangeville
Hamby
Oriental Limited Wrecked Near Summit Montana
Orient Limited No 2 the Great Northern passenger train east bound was wrecked near Summit Montana amid the mountains. The crash destroyed the engine and every car except the last sleeper and dining car. Officials report no serious injuries.
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Spokane
Wash
Orients
Grea Northern
Summit
Mont Yeeterd
Erv
Mes
Trae
Des Ovioz
Railway eSclal
Oregon primary yields Fulton loss to Henry M in Portland
In Oregon on April 30 at a primary election Henry M. from Portland defeated United Senator Charles W. Fulton by 266 votes for the Republican nomination. Governor George E. Chamberlain faced a Democratic challenge for the same post.
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Ore
Portland
Oregon
Henry M. Came
United
Charles W. Fulton
Lexal
George E. Chamberlain
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