Indian Jeff the Sleuth of Shoshone on the Trail
An Old Sleuth in moccasins, Indian Jeff, aids a robbery case in Shoshone. He tracks two burglars across desert brush to a camp, helps expose their identities, and garners a district court conviction using his keen observation and knowledge of the robber duo.
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Shoshone
Jeff
Mocmas Arevp
Shujone
Lincoln County
Snake River
le Fiame
M. Roberts
Jef
Cheff
Sae Brush
Mr. Roberts
Bliss
Atty Disney
South
Local notes then and now in Rupert district
Assessor Wheeler visits Rupert while Clyde Absbot travels to Boise after touring his old home in Tows since last November. George Schroeder did sign work in town for C. W. Pinney on Wednesday. Harry Anderson was in town last week. Last Sunday’s wind halted a baseball game. Guyer and Haynes painted over their sign awaiting the new one. Agnes Garrity broke a finger playing basketball last week. Rapertites returning from fishing had a run in near town resulting in a broken arm. Jessie Akins left for California for an extended stay with relatives.
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George Schroeder
C. W. Pinney
Harry Anderson
Guyer and
Haynes
Agnes Garrity
Segregation Bill Fails in Congress Despite Lobbying
The bill granting 2,090,000 acres for Carey Act segregation and a Wyoming grant was defeated amid opposition. Governor Goodling met Idaho lawmakers in Washington, pressed for at least one million acres, and planned talks with Rep Reeder to win support. Officials hope a one million acre bill including Idaho will pass.
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Wyoming
Goodling
National Capital
Idaho
Cannan
Reeder
Tdalw
Congress
Village Board Records Shoshone Idaho May 1908 Meetings
The May 4 1908 regular session of the Shoshone Village Board reviewed minutes from April 13 and approved bills including lights wages and court fees. An adjourned May session adopted 1908 1909 appropriation estimates and discussed ordinance readings and sidewalk regulations.
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Shoshone
Idaho
C. F. Borden
R. J. McMahon
Thos. H. Gooding
W. C. Custer
Harry W. Anderson
Shoshone L
W Co
J. R. Scarebrooh
D. W. Yaden
Bert Adams
R. W. Swope
M. L. Kidwell
W. D. Vredenberg
L. C. Jones
W. C. Roberts
E. M. Clements
Andy Olsen
McMahon
W. Dill
Prvnifirst
C.F. Borbes
Harry W. Anperrson
Lumber Rate Argument Proves Other Rates Too High
The lumber rate issue dominates valuation hearings before the Railroad Commission in Olympia Washington on March 9. The commission aims to show high rates for other commodities, using testimony from Presidents Hu and Killerr as part of the Interstate Commerce Commission records.
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Olympia
Wash
Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Killerr
Rallroed Commission
Ligiber
Tom
Tomipules
Fem Lew
Troops Leave Goldfield as Local Police Take Charge
Nevada State troops numbering 114 men and 8 officers departed Goldfield on March 9, transferring peacekeeping duties to local police and the Nevada State Police. The move follows a near end to the strike, with State Police establishing central headquarters and the district now reportedly peaceful.
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Goldfield
Nev
Spokane Murder Mystery Body Found Wrapped in Bed Quilt
The unknown crippled man, likely murdered for his money, was found in Spokane River near Washington street. Wrapped head to toe in a portiere and bed quilt, tied with a window cord, his left arm and leg amputations noted. Pockets turned inside out, head wound visible. authorities suspect a room before disposal.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington Street
New York Senator Signals Delegation Loyalty Toward Hughes
A New York State Senator said the New York delegation to the Chicago convention will cheer Hughes but press delegates from other states to notice the governorship law enacted by the current Legislature. The remark suggests the New York delegation will not be notable for loyalty.
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New York
Hughes
Chicago
Teen Mae
Gover
White
Minnesota Resolution Endorses Governor Johnson for President
The Minnesota Democratic State committee passed a Johnson resolution endorsing Governor Johnson for the presidential nomination and urging nomination at Denver. The Johnson measure won 68 to 22 after Bryan supporters forced two revotes and lost both.
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Minnesota
Bryan
St. Paul
Democratic State Committee
Johnson
Denver
Vie
Relief Works Opened at Nanaino in British Columbia
March 9 report from Victoria notes emergency relief programs started by the provincial government near Nanaino, employing about 600 men to clear public lands. In New York, Kaulerbocker Bark to Resume operations after the Kroocker Trust Co halted business since last autumn. court approval granted by Justice Clark in St Genres for resumption of business.
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Nanaino
B.C
Victoria
Comelty
Nanalino
Kaulerbocker Bark
New York
Krockerbucker Trust Company
Jnantre Clark
Supreme Court
St Genres
Attempt to Kill Bank President in Idaho Newsroom Incident
A masked man with a blue handkerchief at his forehead tried to shoot Ed ward Shainwald president of the First National Bank of the city as he opened his door after returning home with his wife. The assailant fled after the failed attempt, leaving authorities to investigate the bizarre home invasion.
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Weisner
Idaho
Edward Shainwald
First National Bank
FLEEFT AHEAD OF SCHEDULE ON MARINE CRUISE
The United States battleship Georgia reports Evans arrives early aboard the fleet as it sails westward. Current position 14.37 N 102.01 W with fine weather and speed noted as ten and a half knots per hour. Expect Masdalena Bay by March 12, two days early, with record large-scale practice ready upon arrival at Macdatera Bay.
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Evans
United States
Georgia
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Masdalena Bay
Macdatera Bay
Methodist Minister Faces Church Trial In Syracuse
The Syracuse University church case concerns a minister charged under Methodist rules for speaking ill of judge lords, risking excision after a third violation. A separate note reports Herman Ridder of the American Newspaper Publishers Association sending a memo to Attorney General Bonaparte about press restraint efforts and price increases tied to publishing interests.
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Temtre New Y York
Say
Syraruse Universign
Ixtures
Roosvelt
Brug
Herman Ridder
American Newspaper Publishers' Association
Bonaparte
State Mint
American Payor and Pauly Association Fr Suire Rempestinn
Ridder
Geis
Patent Office notice of land claims in townships
The United States Patent Office lists lands described in townships including South of Range 12 East and North, West, South, East. The Pacific company has filed a patent claim and a copy is available for inspection. Interested parties may contest within the following 60 days from first publication April 24.
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Arene
Lam
Hailey
Heer
I. McManox
Mrs TL Clark Wed After Long Separation
Mrs TL Clark married again after a 30 year wait, during which time she wed another man. The couple, now Mrs Matholland of Seattle, Washington and her first husband, Mr Matholland, disappeared after she entered the water and was not seen. Recent reports indicate the couple has reconnected.
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Witt
Clark
Owens Matholland
Seattle
Wah
Matholland
Board of Education approves safety alterations for school
The Board of Education has ordered changes to improve pupil safety at the school building. Details are limited in the readable text but the action focuses on safety compliance and structural adjustments.
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Empire
Hiv
Board ‘of Education
Ebiidre
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