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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
4
Local reports describe storm activity along a county line affecting Stud town and nearby seats. Officials warn of thunder and potential rainfall impacting routes and daily routine.
Senator Morgan faces opposition over ratification of the Columbian isthmian canal treaty while praise from supporters grows for the Alaska treaty and civil service enforcement. Views express hope for Roosevelt administration irrigation gains and Republican push on Attorney General Knox recommendations amid foreign policy chatter.
Daniel Webster faced anxiety on a night journey from Baltimore to Washington as a driver with a felon history questioned passengers. In a tense stretch through dark woods between Bladenburg and Washington, Webster recalls courage wavering yet steady, and the driver’s startled cry upon mistaking him for a highwayman.
Chicago Inter Ocean reports bachelors in Chicago spend heavily, living in own homes or with servants while New York bachelors favor apartments and cafes. The piece notes higher regular expenses, social spending, and costs of entertaining, with men often maintaining households and costly habits.
John D Rockefeller, head of Standard Oil, elected honorary member of North Tarrytown fire patrol New York. He said his boyhood dream of becoming a fireman is realized after waiting nearly sixty years and joked no policeman can fan him outside the dire fines, adding he could turn the box on him.
The Talmage Memorial Church in Washington is to be named the Talmage Memorial Church, honoring the late preacher Talbags widow of Skey. A $1,000 debt on the church must be paid within a year, with Mew Talmarohn contributing $2 toward fuel. The Christian Herald, longtime editor at 0 Valmaxe, will appeal to churches nationwide for the balance.
Treasury Department notice certifies The First National Bank of Shoshone in Lincoln County Wyoming is authorized to commence banking under federal statutes. Attested by Comptroller F. William Ridgely with date January 10 1903. Includes current and road warrants lists and county scalp warrants for 1902.
Readable fragments describe a local sports or event item with names and places but details are unclear. The text hints at participants in a match or contest, mentioning a group and a location. Further readable context remains insufficient to determine outcome or specifics.
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