Shoshone Journal reports on Idaho events and incidents
A fragmented Shoshone Journal itemizes local news from Idaho including an expected new power plant with 14 megawatts more capacity, preparations for a farmers' institute, heavy rainfall breaking growth records in Mealow valley, and river reclamation funds. It cites Magaho county agricultural exhibits, a 15,000 dollar inheritance claim, a brakeman's leg amputation after a railway accident, large sheep shipments from Mountain Home, Halley lighting proceedings, a pardon request for Joule Kensler, a Grangeville arson charge, Pocatello population figures, and infrastructure projects from Mountain Home to Glens Ferry and Moscow to Grangeville. It notes a Lewiston-Sweetwater irrigation bid, Jefferson County zoning on Sunday activities, a Roosevelt shooting case, a mowing accident near Idaho Falls, and property fire insurance in Montpelier. It mentions a grand extension of the Nuttero Pacific line and school district funding in Shoshone County, plus Governor Goodlife naming Senator Hayburn as a delegate for a forthcoming Interstate Commerce Law convention in Chicago.
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Grangeville
C. A
Lewiston-Sweetwater Irrigation Company
Nansen
Wie Company
Culdefine
Grangervile
Moan
Ohid
Shoshone County
Michi
Coeur d'Alenes
Highwayman Robs Redding Stage Near Pit River Bridge
A masked robber halted the Delamar stage three miles west of the Pit River bridge at 11 o'clock. Wella Fargo messenger D N Hankell was shot in the abdomen and foot while delivering payroll for Bully Hill mine. Stage driver Durfer escaped with the money as the sheriff and posse pursue the robber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Cal
Redding Delamar
Wella
Fargo & Co
Expres
D. N. Hankell
Pit River
Haskell
Big Posse
Durfer
From Wealth to Poverty in a Broadway Banker’s Fall
Rapiee once a wealthy New York banker and associate of Gould Vanderbilt and Blair, ended in poverty Monday. He built a 200000 dollar capital banking house at 137 Broadway with 500000 dollar yearly business, but after 1867 his fortune declined through speculation. He closed his offices at 196 Laberty Street three years ago and lived on remnants, unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jefferson
Rapiee
Jay Gould
Commodore Vanderbilt
John P. Blair
Broadway
Judge Raplee
Yates County
Raplee
Laberty Street
Mr. Burritt
Black Jake
England
Favors Early Retirement Of Old Officers
Washington In his annual report to the Secretary of war Brig adier General Constant Williams, commanding the department of the Columbia, expresses views on expediting retirement for officers by age, mental and physical tests. He would bar captains over 40 and urges compulsory retirement to make room for younger, active field leaders.
Flag Rush Scrimmage Injures Many at Miami University
A six hour flag rush between Miami University's sophomores and freshmen left Bruce Licoyd of Oxford, Ohio seriously injured along with many girls and boys scratched and brushed. Six girls from each class were bound and imprisoned as the sophomores failed to capture the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Bruce Licoyd
Oxford
Miami University
Treaty Effentive on Approval and Rapid War End
Information from the Japanese legation states that the treaty of peace between Rivera and Japan will take effect upon approval and exchange of ratifications in Washington. The decision aims for the swiftest possible termination of the war as emperors of Japan and Russia prepare to sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinguin
Rivera
Japan
Washington
Russia
Couple Found Dead by Roadside Near Juckell
The bodies of Margaret Lindsay a school teacher and Joseph Young a barber were found Monday on the roadside three miles north of Juckell. Signs of violence were evident and a revolver lay nearby. They were last seen alive Sunday evening driving out of Haskell in a buggy. Police began an inquiry into the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
J.T
Margaret Lindsay
Joseph B. Young
Juckell
The Fatal Request in A. L. Harrie III Chapter
In this 19th century vignette, Mr. Burritt and an incognito friend discuss fear and suspicion over breakfast after a night of unsettling thoughts. The unnamed guest departs in secrecy, Burritt bolts the door, and the pair reconvene with renewed trust and a lighter mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Burritt
Friends and fortune touch on a tense confidant bond
In a carriage bound tale, Silas Burritt and a well dressed companion discuss wealth and fate. A late night confession of self sufficiency, insomnia, and a dangerous revolver reveals hidden violence. Burritt questions the weapon and its owner while a future romance angle hints at merging families.
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The
Obhone
Idaho
Idaho State News
Eranun
Abo Palle
Farmers’ Institute
Mealow Valley
Maho
National Reclamation Fund
Mahogan
Portland
W. & Gage
Clarkston
Wainsburg
St Green River
Frank Bankbury
Mountain Home
Halley
Joule
Kensler
Kilmore County
Mae
Moscow
Aboetaitas
William J. Weel
Lorenco Defonte
Roosevelt
Latrate
Goodlife
United States
Hayburn
Chionae
Tage
Williams
A. L. Harrie A
Mr. Harritt
Silas
Ted
Jim
Tiame
Duncan
Macbeth
Jake
Arele
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