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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
6
Idaho state news reports a proposed reclamation project under the Carey net in the Twila region aiming to transform Carey and surrounding lands. The development would divert waters from the Balwhon river system to irrigate about 120,000 acres, creating a vast irrigation network and boosting regional cultivation.
Reported unrest over wages on railroad and mining work in Idaho. Federal grand jury probes alleged desert land fraud in Twin Falls, with promoters accused of schemes to seed town sites and deny settlers land. Other notices cite Craig Mountain land cases and theater fire damage in Wallace and Lewiston areas.
Republican leaders agree on tariff revision plans with Roosevelt Cannon Beveridge and Payne to draft new law. An extra congressional session will follow next spring to reduce steel and iron schedules and equalize others. Pacific Coast members report only seven Japanese entrants this year, signaling stricter immigration enforcement. The President urged labor reform and postal savings bills, while Senate debates include military pay increases and river region projects.
Warden Frank Conley wounded and Assistant Warden John Rote Ingen slain in a prison assault by three trained convicts at the Montana State Penitentiary in Deer Lodge. George Rock and Haynes attacked Depuy Warden Robinson, slashing his throat. Conley defended, firing four shots, wounding one attacker as another fled. A third convict was captured after the melee.
Mertii describes wars of Tot Lake guiding a movement through opestrag to the deeper bed. Pedlike age, Wolumin enlarge the Gallet by removing blocks. BOF at wetee wee thermed trhereks, pointing to future changes impacting workers and productive sectors amid eradicant measures.
Harry Orchard pleaded guilty to first degree murder in a case tied to the Western Federation of Miners matter. The hearing before Judge Frament Weed occurred at Otserlet Court in Caldwell, with sentencing set for Wednesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. in New York proceedings involving Thaw divorce actions referenced.
The Supreme Court unanimously denied a rehearing in the ex mayor Eugene Schmitz extortion case. The indictment was found defective for alleging the mayoral authority and political influence needed to show malfeasance, leaving the appellate ruling that the indictment failed to prove Schmitz’s control over police and city power.
In the Rogue River Valley property owners press for amending the Fulton joint resolution to tax Oregon and California land grant lands. They demand protection for innocent railroad grant land buyers and urge Congressman Hawley to act promptly.
Gasoline freedom battle in Seattle sees Standard Oil and Union Oil of California enact price cuts. Average gasoline per gallon falls from 2014 to 164 cents amid four month trend. Valon Oil Company responds with immediate reduction. Last November price stood at 2014 cents per gallon.
Lemont Wash resident Dwire dies in Spokane hospital after a severe nosebleed began Thursday from an unknown cause. Five doctors failed to stop the bleeding, and he passed away Saturday.
In Ithind Oregon on March 10 Wheat and oar prices list multiple grades with firm figures. Eastern Oregon values show crops and dairy products including alfalfa clover Timothy and butter, with varying creamery and wool prices. shrinkage appears noted for Eastern Oregon shipments.
Wheat prices from exporters Bluestem and Fed show limited change with bids around 40 to 88 and 80 pence. The market opened Tuesday and dealers reported weak demand as prices remained steady amid selling pressure.
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