Loaded gun pulled on Sheriff in Pocatello jail visit
A man entered Sheriff Jones's office around 4:30 PM and, after claiming to have robbed a house and hotel, drew a loaded six gun and pointed it at the sheriff. Jones disarmed him, revealing $17.75 stolen from a hotel and $10 paid to a livery driver toward Blackfoot, with $5.65 left. Sheriff Lowery of Bannock County was contacted and the suspect was taken to Pocatello. The man is described as potentially insane or fleeing consequences, pursuing an unclear plan to disappear for a year or two.
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Blackfoot
Jones
Lowery
Bannock County
Pocatello
California Antialien Land Law Sparks Diplomatic Tension
Washington reports Governor Johnson has signed the antialien land law prompting a formal U S reply to Japan. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan discuss timing as tension over treaty 1911 compliance remains central. Bryan expects a telegram from Johnson confirming the signing before delivery of the diplomatic note.
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Washington
Johnson
Japan
United States
Wilson
Bryan
California
Notice to Stallion Owners and Bert Pennington Employment
Notice promotes a combined Certificate of Stallion Service form and Note for Stallion Service with prices on application. It notes Bert Pennington becoming an employee of the First National Bank and asserts his moral character and likely future success in banking.
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Tadv
Bert Pennington
First National Bank
Bert
Alien Land Bill Signed by Governor Johnson
Governor Johnson signed the alien land bill amid protests from Japan and opposition from remonstrances by President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. The act passes the legislature by a large majority and will take effect August 17. Johnson says supporters and opponents alike must use the initiative for further action.
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Sacramento
Johnson
Japan
California
Wilson
Bryan
Booze Bootleggers Foiled Near Blackfoot by Sheriff Force
Three men tried to move two suitcases of liquor from Blackfoot to Arco for sale during a circus anticipation. Sheriff Jones and Deputy Fackrell intercepted them near the Mackay branch bridge as they fled into willows. A chase ensued but the suspects escaped with the alcohol. court action noted for Trego arraigned on a statutory charge, pleading not guilty.
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Blackfoot
Arco
Akin Switch
Mackay
Jones
Fackrell
Notice to Optimist Subscribers
The subscription price of the paper is two dollars per year in advance. The rule to pay in advance must be adhered to without exception. The Optimist Publishing Company Karl P. Brown, Manager.
Water franchise forfeited over withheld supply in Pocatello
James A. Murray and the city of Pocatello face forfeiture of the water contract after the Pocatello Water Company failed to provide a sufficient domestic supply. Judge F. B. Dietrich of the federal court ruled the agreement breached. The city retains right to construct its own water plant while the franchise remains in question.
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Compa
James A. Murray
Pocatello
Pocatello Water Company
F. 8. Dietrich
Federa 1
Murray
Thirteen Pound Baby Boy Sets Regional Record
Mr and Mrs Arthur Hammond welcome a thirteen pound baby boy born Saturday morning. Both mother and infant are reported healthy and thriving as the family celebrates the record.
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Arthur Hammond
Five Men Brutally Killed by Inmate at Idaho State Asylum
At around 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, inmate Peter Bradovitch suddenly struck five fellow inmates in a Blackfoot Idaho State Asylum dormitory with the top of a small table, killing all five. Guards alerted, coroner’s jury cites overcrowding as the cause, calls for expansion and better staffing. Names of the dead include George Rave, George Pede, Hyrum Peterson, Elias Bayey, and George Shepard. Bradovitch was taken into custody without resistance.
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Idaho State Insane Asylum
Peter Bradovitch
Boise
Blackfoot
Bradovitch
Clyde Grimes
Grimes
George Shepard
F. H. Poole
George Rave
Pocatello
George Pede
Hyrum Peterson
Idaho Falls
Elias Bayey
Moreland
Shepard
Poole
Haines
Asylum
Irwin
Moss
City officials urged to remove hitching posts on main street
The piece argues that eliminating hitching posts would spur Oregon Short Line improvements in Blackfoot and encourage the railroad to do more for the town. It also notes a police warning about boys using a “nigger shooter” or sling shot and a reform school term, signed by Chief of Police A H Simmons, with a small advertisement for clean cotton ragos wanted at the Optimist office.
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Blackfoot
Reform School
A. H. Simmons
Resources Summary For Banking Institution
The ledger lists Loans and Discounts totaling 547118.28 dollars and Banking House and Fixtures valued at 27497.73. Other Real Estate amounts to 20823.09, with Cash and Light Exchange recorded at 173696.39. Total resources appear as 769135.49 dollars.
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Cash and Light Exchange
Bank Rates and Liabilities Highlight Savings Offer
The note lists capital stock 100000.00 surplus and profits 43857.22 deposits 625278.27 total assets 9760135.49. It states interest at 4 percent in the savings department with quarterly compounding and that one dollar starts an account.
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Dr. Hi
Vover
Millick Block
Blackfoot, Idaho
Pearsons
Califor
Nia Than the Griffin & Shelley
Brand of Fruits
Ali
Fornia
Gov
American Adjusting Association
Portland
Oregon
THE
Optimist Publishing Company
Karl P. Brown
Jack McCowen
J. H. McCowen
Jack
McCowen
Miss Helen
Thersa Ryan
Kathryn
T. J. Johnson
Henry M. Flagler
Standard Oi
Florida
West Palm Beach
Fla
Henry M.flagler
Standard Ofl Company
Rae
Canandaigua
N. Y
Orleans County
Mich
Cleveland
Idaho Insane Asylum
Pool
W. H. Stufflebeam
J. H. McDonald
O. Buchanan
James Duckworth
A. L. Chill
Charles L. Hart
C. F. Hilliard
T. R. Jones
C. V. Fisher
F.C. Christ
Beaufort Sea
Stefansson
Alaska
Victoria
B. C
Nome
Round Point Barrow
North Pole
South Pole
Beaufort
Manson
Amundsen
Salt Lake
U.S. Depository For Postal Saving Funds
D. W
Standrod & CO
Idaho
Parkinson Realty and Investment Co
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