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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
2
A fragmented dispatch from TPAHO STATE NEWS notes diverse items across Idaho and nearby regions. It mentions investments in a new factory, deer and cougar incidents, banking growth and failures, a murder trial, and a dairy publication start. The report also cites farm relocations, quarantine debates, and livestock shipments to markets, with local political and economic developments shaping a volatile year.
Washington D C Mrs Anna M Bradley arraigned in court No 1 on an indictment charging the willful murder of former Senator Arthur Brown. She appeared startled when her name was called and answered not guilty after the indictment was read and the question asked.
In Austin, the Texas Senate voted 15 to 0 to continue an inquiry into charges against Senator Joseph W Halley. A rival faction urged dismissing the committee and barring testimony from H Clay Pierce. Bailey supporters won, pushing for discharging the committee and endorsing Bailey, amid claims all senators knew the details of the case.
Washington. Senator from West Virginia leads a minority report praising the railroad rate law. It documents a long-term decline in average freight and passenger rates since 1870, with substantial savings to shippers and greater efficiency in 1904. The report notes wage gains, improved service, and total railway capitalization of about 10.7 billion dollars, 4.74 percent less than census-estimated commercial value.
Adams confesses involvement in the Steunenberg murder plan after joining the Western Federation of Miners. The reading and duress claim frame a cross examination of Idaho penitentiary warden Whitney about Adams custody and access during the case. Pettibone allegedly paid for expenses and directed Adams to meet Simpkins in Idaho to execute the crime.
Chicago report on a Treasury theft with 175000 missing, banknotes in 1000 5000 and 10000 denominations. Investigators suspect a government employee amid no conclusive evidence or identified defendant. multiple detectives pursue the case amid unusual ledger discrepancies.
In Washington the ship subsidy bill is the main general measure before the House as the Aldrich financial bill looms for the Senate. Senator Aldrich aims to push his bill whenever possible amid opposition and crowded schedules. House supporters hope to include some subsidy features in the post office appropriation bill or push independent action after the deficiency bill. In a related note, Emperor William hosted Count Udo von Stolberg-Wernigerode to review election results, praising Social Democracy’s gains and hoping the trend continues, while many Reichstag members may visit colonies to assess their value.
A 600-strong procession led by ex Senator Monteagudo with horsemen carriages and bands paraded Havana streets Sunday. Governor Magoon reviewed the crowd from the palace balcony as thousands signed a petition urging repeal of General Leonard Wood’s cock fighting ban. He promised careful consideration before the gathering dispersed.
Warren urges Senate appropriations panel to add 542000 to the Sundry Civil bill for military post building construction. House had 468000. Senate committee proposes 1.0 million, aligning with War Department needs. Adjusted funding aims to meet war department requirements.
In Washington the conferees report on the legislative executive and judicial bill notes that mileage for members of Congress remains at twenty cents a mile. Indiana’s Crumpacker asked about the provision, and Littaeur said the amount would stay the same and may be limited to actual traveling expenses in the general deficiency bill.
A pneumonia patient at a Los Angeles hospital carried a large revolver and fired, terrorising staff and patients. Police and two workers were evacuated as the man fled, leaped from a window, and was recaptured then strapped to a bed.
Eulogies in the House of Representatives Sunday paid tribute to the late Senator Russell A. Alger. Michigan lawmakers Townsend, Fordeey, Hamilton, Gardner, Denby, and Darragh, plus Iowa’s Lacey, spoke of Alger’s career.
Statistics from St. Petersburg last week record 419 elected parliament members. Monarchy supporters number 75, moderates 33, progressives 24, constitutional democrats 78, left party 156, nationalists 40, and independents 13. The left party includes 47 social democrats and 45 socialist revolutionists.
A steamer Imperiatrix bound from Trieste to Bombay wrecked near Cape Elaphontst inland of Crete. About 150 passengers and crew aboard, with unknown casualties due to incomplete details. February date not confirmed.
An explosion struck the carriage of the city chief of police, 1 von Geesenberg, during the afternoon. The assassin escaped as the chief's role in the late investigations came under scrutiny amid rising tensions.
Representative Seth Taft of Wayne County and Clint B Leigh of the Herald were killed when ore cars broke loose, struck the returning legislature on a downhill flat car at Bing ham canyon Utah. Taft died after injuries and Leigh was killed instantly. both were members of the Utah legislature on a junket to inspect Boston Consolidated mine workings.
Archbishop Patrick W Riordan of San Francisco criticizes President Roosevelt over the Japanese school question based on a Pasadena interview. He argues the president erred in handling San Francisco's public school provisions and urges a different approach to the policy.
The opening session of the Navy League of the United States focused on respect for army and navy uniforms. About 150 members attended, with the event titled Washicistan amid coverage of the annual meeting and related speakers.
A coal car and a leaded coach of Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line jumped a trestle curve over a stream near Washington Mille, landing atop a coach carrying ten passengers. The collision caused extensive damage and injuries though details are incomplete due to garbled text.
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