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Newspaper

Shoshone Journal

Location

Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1907

Page

9

Idaho States News Roundup Sparks Local Economy Claims

Idaho county valuations rise by 45,096 over last year with totals near 2,851,318. multifaceted rural notes include Twin Falls berry farmer earnings, Coeur d Alene regatta plans, and large timber and agricultural outputs across Clearwater and Lewiston valleys. Government budgets, labor day prep, and new water systems are highlighted alongside weather and safety incidents.

Haho John Hmilkens Twin Falls d'Atene Boat Club Hdim Dake Coeur d Amut Justin Halley Long Valley Vaal Lucelle Grangerville Tuyere Lewiston Valley Tdaho Caldwell Nampa Bande Weogalon Bolse Tain Moosevelt Divid Peter Cea Mon Ping Thorne Bhalley Dieth Lewiston Pourtesnth Cavalry Oma Marysville St. An Y Oregon Idaho Nathanael Vara Ttme Forest Service Sawtooth Reserve Eves W. E& Pierce Ansutbodtaert Calewell Americas Smake Bensb Weiand

Harriman warns of coming coal shortage this winter

H Harriman and two companions attended church at Trinity Episcopal cathedral in Omaha during a westward vacation on his special train. He cited a coal shortage this winter due to rising industrial demand, limited mine output, and freight car scarcity. He argued railroads are not solely to blame for car shortages and criticized recent rail-friendly legislation while noting higher material and labor costs.

Omaha H. Harriman Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Harriman

Strike Paralyses Press Service Across North America

Telegraphers strike from New York to San Francisco halts Associated Press service. Over 500 operators quit, seeks wage increase and shorter hours, with a 24 hour ultimatum. National Order of Railway Telegraphers may join, risking widespread disruption to railroad and Western Union business.

Chicago Welock Associated Press New York San Francises Hne Gulf United States National Order of Railway Telegraphers Western Union

Two Tak Men Drowned by Capsizing of Launch

In Cache valley near Logan Utah two young men William B Preston Jr and Solon Barber drowned when a gasoline launch capsized under a railroad bridge on Hear river Tuesday night. Preston son of W B Preston bishop, Barber brother of former state senator A G Barber were highly regarded locals. Nebeker Gowans and McAllister escaped and swam to shore.

Logan Utah Cache Valley Wiliam B. Preston, Jr Solon Barber Frank K. Nebeker Horace Nebeker Charles Gowans Hoy McAllister Preston Barber Hear River Benson Nobekers Gowans W. B. Preston Salt Lake Me Harber A. G. Barber

Speakers Planned for 15th National Irrigation Congress

Sacramento reports the anticipated program will include about twenty five set speeches and papers by national figures on conservation development and control of natural resources. Vice President Fairbanks and Senators Newland Bankhead Dick Emoot Heyburn Clark and Flint are listed among speakers with all California congressmen expected to attend.

Sacramento Ffteenth National Irrigation Congress Fairbanks United States Newland Nevada Bankhead Alabam Ohio Emoot Utah Heyburn and Clark Wyoming Flint California Canafornia

Navy commends heroism of Edward Wade Whitehead

Acting Secretary Newberry records the Navy department's commendation for Edward Wade Whitehead, first class boatswain's mate, who risked his life to save Sergeant John F. Cox during a landslide at Tutuila Samoa. Whitehead prevented Cox from being crushed as a relief party from the USS Adams arrived.

Washington Newberry Navy Department Edward Wade Whitehead John F. Cox United States Adams

Spreading rails cause wreck of Great Northern train No. 4

Eastbound Great Northern passenger train No. 4 derailed about a mile west of Milan Washington when rails spread on a sharp curve. Every car left the track except the engine mail and baggage car. Twenty six injured, two seriously. Houses, cars and Believed river embankment.

Spokane, Wash Great Northern Milan Washington Pull

Manila fire destroys 120 houses and leaves 600 homeless

A Sunday blaze in Manila, sparked by an electric wire, incinerated 120 native houses and left about 600 people homeless. The estimated damage reached 68,000 pesos as fire swept a 100 yard square area aided by heavy rain. no injuries were reported and victims are being cared for.

Manila

Soldiers and Civilians Clash in Belfast Destruction

Serious disorders erupted in Belfast on Sunday with large strike meetings. Crowds clashed in Queen's Square as troops and police struggled to control violence. Reinforcements charged with clubs. civilians pelted with stones. Many injured on both sides amid bayonet threats.

Belfast Attenpon Dawk Mies Queen's Square

Moroccan Sultan Warns Europeans of Threats in Casablanca

The Sultan of Morocco and Foreign Minister Ben Sitman sent a message to the French consul after an express warning about planned attacks on Europeans in Casablanca. The note claimed imminent danger and urged caution for expatriates and officials.

Morocco Serry Tangier Tarvdeh Ben Sitman Hae Éxpres Ofaret Casablanca

A Hair Raising Invitation Showed Black Hand Initiation

New York and Paterson police uncover a chilling tale from suspect George Sportally who says he was lured into a patriotic Italian society linked to the Black Hand. Initiation involved blood, oaths of loyalty, and a dagger pressed to his chest as his name was entered in a bloodstained black book.

New York Paterson N. J George Sportally

Liquor Drives Boy to Shoot Self in Sparks Saloon

In Reno Sparks a Balt Lake youth, James Walter Mackey, drank seven beers and, while grappling a bartender’s pistol, fatally shot himself after hours of life support. Mackay, agent for Dennison News, had just traveled between Ogden and Sparks. Nearby in Kansas City a woman, Minnie Houde Shell, flagged a delayed California Limited train to warn of a collapsed bridge caused by heavy rains.

Reno Nevada James Walter Mackey Taylor Utah Gem Sparks Mackay Dennison News Company Ogden Kansas City Mre Afinnie Houde Shell Ricel Kansan City

Steamer Nicaraguan Believed Lost After June 1 Passage

No word has been received since the British freight steamer Nicaraguan passed the Virginia capes on June 1. Dublin hopes for her safety have faded as arrival by June 2 was expected without success. The Nicaraguan is part of the Leyland fleet in the international Marine group.

Railroad Strike Settled in Colorado Conference Accord

The Colorado & Southern strike ends after talks with Grand Master Morrissey. An agreement sets a Denver meeting of general managers next Tuesday to discuss the two cent switchmen demand and unify settlements. All workers to be restored to their previous positions and strike breakers discharged.

Denver, Coln Colorado & Southern Denver & Rio Grande Morrissey Denver

Law and Order Victoriously In San Francisco Primaries

San Francisco returns show the Eagan McCarthy regular organization dominating the urban labor party, defeating Casey tickets in every district. The Ryan Republican league beat Postmaster Fisk and Herrin organization, winning about 142 of 149 delegates, signaling graft prosecutions and organizational control shifting toward Roosevelt. Democratic minor fight favors McNab but overall weak showing.

San Francisco Eagan-McCarthy Labor Party Casey Ryan Republican League Arthur Fisk Thegular Herrin Republican Organization Herrin and Harriman Roosevelt Byington-Mahaney McNab Mon

Officer Shoots Montana Man Amid Bath Time Chaos

Patrolman Samuel Emmons near Amennds is under arrest for assault in a disturbance at a bath where Arthur Kelly was shot. Emmons, pursuing a fugitive, forced entry, and Kelly, bathing, resisted, leading to a critical incident and subsequent charges.

Montana Samuel Emmons Rockivas Arthur Kelly Kelly Emmons Perss Poors Jetlicemun Rane Ketly Orm

Typhoon Flood and Earthquake Ravage Japan

Central Japan suffers heavy death toll and vast property loss from floods, landslides, and a fierce typhoon. Islands near Izu report hundreds dead. Takigawa ground subsidence. Seno river banks fail. Kure region damaged. Kobe and Osaka harbor vessels sunk with many saved. Relief ships dispatched by government.

Victoria B. C Japan Kazushima Izu Pate Takigawa Hiroshima Seno Yano Nakano Okukalla Aki Kure Futagawa Sakaigawa Kobe Osaka

Judge Charged With Murder in Center Texas

Houston reports Judge H. H. Short arrested at Center while presiding over a civil case on an inflicting murder charge. Bond set at 10000 dollars after postponement. Dr. Mike Paul was killed during pursuit of a negro, Dick Garrett, who fled to Short’s home and fired on the crowd. Garrett was later tried, militia guarded the courthouse, and he was hanged for murder. Two grand juries failed to indict Short until the third convened.

Houston Texas H. H. Short Center Tex Mike Paul Dr. Paul Dick Garrett Garrett Short Paul Judge Short Tangier Casablanca Drodes Muley Amin France

Giant Powder Fire Destroys City Freight Depot

A massive powder fire at the Colorado & Southern freight depot in Boulder at 1 Sunday morning destroyed the depot and vast freight within thirty minutes. The blast enveloped a powder house with 1,000 pounds of dynamite, exploded with a shock that knocked down firemen and spectators. Two men were fatally injured and many structures suffered shattered glass and damage. the city faces about $250,000 in losses. A brick house near the depot was moved by the blast.

Boulder Colon J. W. Reeves Colorado & Southern Road Reeves Colorado & Northern Railway Colorado & Southern J. J. McCabe

Will Be Fight to Finish Telegraph War Expands

Telegraph operators strike across the United States and Canada after hampering Chicago firms. National Secretary Russell urges New York workers to save earnings and await orders while President Small is urged to head to Chicago. Companies vow to fight to a finish, accusing the union of stalling and preparing for a bitter confrontation with strikebreakers housed in Chicago.

Chicago United States Canada Russell New York Small Telegraphers’ Union San Francisco

Anti Monarchist Rebels to Land in China in Three Bands

Victoria B C The steamer Athenian brings news that the Chinese legation at Tokio telegraphed the Chinese government that an invasion by anti monarchist rebels is planned They intend to land at Yangzhou and advance in three bands one on Tientsin another on Wuchang and a third on Nanking There is no confirmation of any active preparations.

Victoria B. C Tokio Yangzhou Tientsin Wuchang Nanking Legation

Mexican Plot Discovered In Los Angeles Headquarters

The Herald reports a group named La Lila terrad or La Revolution claims to lead over 20 000 Mexican laborers seeking to overthrow the Diaz government and assassinate Presidents Diaz and Roosevelt with Nicardo Magon 28 as leader. The faction condemns Diaz and Roosevelt for alleged conspiracies against Mexican workers in the United States.

Diaz Roosevelt Los Angeles the Herald San Fernando Street la Lila Terrad Mexican Sons of Liberty Mexico Diax Nicardo Magon

Standard Oil Seeks Stay of Execution in Bond Dispute

In Chicago, Standard Oil lawyers filed an assignment of errors in federal court and sought an appeal with a supersedeas. They urged a bond equal to costs, while the government demanded 29 million 240 thousand dollars to cover Judge Landis's fine, pending stay. The appeal hinges on 116 cited errors claimed by the defense. Salt Lake Operators Strike in Western Union Office Leaves 36 on the Picket Line. The walkout includes three women and about a dozen check and telephone girls after a discharge of Rodney W. Bartlett for refusing to handle a wire run from Chicago amid Chicago workers’ strike.

Chicago Standard Oi! Company United States District Court Grosscup United States Circuit Court of Appeals Standard Oil Landis Salt Lake Salt Lake City Western Union Rodney W. Bartlett W. A. Long

Murphy Will Recover From Illness At Trial

Denver attorney John H. Murphy general counsel for the Western Federation of Miners is on the road to health after suffering tuberculosis during Haywood case work. He persisted at the trial despite warnings from physicians and is now expected to fully recover. New York police inquiry into railroads prompts an Interborough Metropolitan car change to side doors in the subway at a cost over 1900 dollars.

Denver Atormey John H. Murphy Western Federation of Miners Murphy Haywood New York Police Service Commission Street Car Company New York Public Service Commission William Ivins Interborough Metropolitan Company Cara

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