Trial begins in Haywood case as Hawley presses case
After four weeks, the Haywood jury is seated and the trial opens with James H. Hawley outlining the state’s theory. He argues the case is a DeBorgian tale of nihilist crime aimed at political and legal evasion, with the defendant Haywood and allies allegedly profiting from others’ deaths. He cites witnesses and credibility, while noting public prejudice may exist but believes the evidence will stand or fall on its strength. The piece reflects on judgment, truth, and the society’s values amid discussi ons of reform, education, and compassion.
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Haywood
James H. Hawley
Prisoge
Hawley Ays
United States
Idaho
Judas Iscarios
Julius Caesar
Aral
Benedict Arnold
Steauenberg
A Lesson for pessimists on a Boise train
On a Boise bound train a blind young girl captivates passengers with lily like beauty and a sweet voice. Gentlemen guard her as if she were royalty while doctors say only a divine miracle can restore her sight after a childhood accident left her unable to see.
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Boise
Idaho
Kramran Sill
Anti Roosevelt pamphleteering linked to big interests
The text accuses widespread anti Roosevelt mailings of masking Standard Oil and Harriman motives with deceptive printing and postage efforts. It notes the $5,000,000 defeat fund appears spent on ink and stamps and mocks the aim to appear as coming from credible sources.
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Harriman
Idaho irrigation firm eyes move to Alberta waters
D Lehmkuhl of the Idaho irrigation company said the firm will likely relocate its headquarters to Alberta once the area is developed. He noted strong interest ahead of the June 24 land opening and said canal work is accelerating to supply water to the lands.
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D. Lehmkuhl
Idaho Irrigation Company
Alberta
New Editor in Charge at Times Amid Changes
A notice announces OL H. Barber becomes editor of the Trin Falls Times, taking charge of the American False Prove edition. Barber is described as a strong news professional with a steady hand for the paper's future.
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Idaho
OL H. Barber
Trin Fells
Barber
Graduation Tonight at the Shoshone Opera House
Graduation exercises close the fear for Shoshone schools with six seniors earning diplomas Misses Anna Beck Florence Brennan Lizzie Gooding Kevin Brown Georgia Eveleth and Stella Woodworth. Social events marked the week as Brennan and Eveleth hosted censors and juniors Brown hosted Wednesday and Brown hosted Thursday, with Mr McMahon and Mr Edwards hosting after the close.
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Opera House
Anna Beck
Fiorence Brennan
Lizzie Gooding
Kevin Brown
Georgia Eveleth
Stella Woodworth
Brennan
Eveleth
Brown
Trapping of Wild Animals in Folklore and Folly
The text describes crude methods to trap elephants by digging pits and using noise and smoke to subdue them, claiming elephants become tamed in days. It then depicts trapping monkeys using booze to sedate them, while noting gorillas are supposedly unbeatable due to strength and ferocity.
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Tam
Gils Hole
The Rosetta Stone Value and Its Hidden History
A fragment in the British Museum named the Rosetta Stone could fetch vast sums if removed, due to its key hieroglyphs unlocking ancient Egyptian writings. Tourists found and shipped it to Paris, where a curious buyer paid 26 sovereigns for a garden ornament, losing sight of its true worth.
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British Museum
England
America
Isis
Egypt
Paris
Emperor Solved Difficulty at Royal Wedding Kiss Incident
Frederic Villiers recounts the German emperor at the Roumanian crown prince's wedding. In a formal setting the Kaiser, dressed in a decorated uniform, bent to kiss the bride Marie, Princess of Saxe Coburg, after a flutter of decorum and fear of crushing the bridal dress.
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Frederic Villiers
Roumania
Marie
Saxe Coburg
Circumstantial Evidence From a Cleveland Hunting Tale
A Saturday Evening Post anecdote recalls Chick Bruce guiding former President Cleveland in the Adirondacks. Cleveland sits on a log as Bruce returns from a deer drive to find him with a pistol pointed at his chest. Chick exclaims a Republican would be blamed if the gun fired.
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Chick Bruce
Cleveland
Chickeft
Chick
Saturday Evening Post
Sufficient Ecope for Selection
Edwin Anthony in the Chesap Players Chronicle estimates the number of distinct first ten moves per side at about 169 518 829 100 544 000 000 000 000. The figure reflects a combinatorial count for early chess moves as reported in the periodical.
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Edwin Anthony
Chesa Players’ Chronicle
Robin Hood’s Wind and the thawing wind idea
A Sunday Magazine note explains that Robin Hood’s wind name refers to the wind over thawing snow. The piece recalls the saying that he could withstand any wind except a thawing wind, linking folklore to weather lore.
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Robin Hood
Description of a farm visit by a two year old girl
A two year old girl visits a farm for the first time and is fascinated by the barnyard stock. On returning home she recounts what she saw with a playful mispronunciation, saying there were many little meat eats in the litter.
Public ads in Berlin use pillar displays instead of billboards
In Berlin billboards are banned and advertising is confined to neat pillars along sidewalks at key street corners and intersections, creating a cleaner urban look while keeping promotional material visible.
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United States
Berlin
Rulers of the World and the Trade Spirit
A London illustrated issue weighs in on global power through commerce. It compares modern nations to Venice in the middle ages, arguing merchant princes drive world dominance in trade and policy.
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America
Venice
London
Successful Man's Advice From W H Newman
W H Newman rose through all railroad branches to become president of the New York Central railway. His single rule for success is to work, work, work, and he offers this admonition as guidance to young men.
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W. H. Newman
New York Central Railway
Child asks why God gave man sticks instead of bones
A three year old named Adeline expresses distress at seeing a crippled man using crutch and cane. She asks in wonderment why God did not give the man bones to walk on. The poignant remark reflects a child’s raw curiosity about disability.
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Adeline
Strange Food Exotics Sold in New York Biscuits
A Chinaman in New York offers “Strange Food Exotics” and sells hundreds of dried and compressed African white ant biscuits each month for $2.50. The oddly cherished treats are made from the insects and some customers eat them without flinching.
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New York
Young Men in Control in New York City
Interviews with old business men and statistic comparisons show the metropolis’ affairs now run by younger men. In Manhattan’s lower offices the elderly serve as clerks while managers are under 40 years old.
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New York City
Manhattan Island
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Kodaks
T. M. Starrh
Prescription Druggst
O. J. Brennan
Stockmen’s Restaurant
S.naka
Purdum & Millsaps
Shoshone Light & Water GO
First National Bank
Shoshone
F. R. Goodrne
W. Goodrne
Jo, B. Nouryaxr
F. R. Gooding
Fred W. Gooding
George B. Novinger
Thys. H. Gooding
Helan M. Heribert
Edward A. Walters
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