Orchard Tells of Murder in Idaho Case
Satisfactory progress is reported in the Pettibone case at Boise as Harry Orchard testifies. He describes Haywood’s plan to kill former Governor Steunenberg in Caldwell, along with Adams and others, and details bomb plots, movements across Denver, Salt Lake, Nampa, Caldwell, and Boise, the weapon cache, and the Christmas night explosion at Steunenberg’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Orchard
Stennenberg
Moyer
Haywood
Orchard
Caldwell
Steunenberg
Meyer
Adams
Ed Minster
Idaho
Jack Simpkins
Pocatello
Denver
Canyon City
Atitt
Peabody
Pettibone
Portland
Salt Lake
Nampa
Pacific Hotel
Boise
Seattle
Spokane
Wardner
Wallace
Simpkins
David Coates
Marble Creek
Jack Simpking
Cunningham
Vincent St. John
Thomas Hogan
Simmons
Silver City
Idanha
Idanha Hotel
Johnson
Shoddy
Bill Easterly
Sliver City
Steune
Former Caldwell minister takes Roswell pastorate
Rev Agee, formerly of Caldwell, has accepted the pastorate of the Baptist church in Roswell and has begun duties. A royal reception followed Thanksgiving in the church parlors as his congregation welcomes him. Agee and colleagues look forward to extensive work in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agee
Roswell
Society Notes Highlight European Trip Descriptions and Dinners
Mr and Mrs Chas Oakes hosted a Tuesday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Springer Miss Mae Franklin Miss Julia Finney and Miss Hawkes. Miss Franklin spoke of Europe last summer and Wednesday evening Mrs Van R Squires hosted progressive high five with carnations roses and potted plants. Miss Squires sang and guests included a long list of local couples and individuals. J S.
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Springer
Mise Mae Franklin
Julia Finney
Mises Hawkes
Miss Franklin
Europe
van R. Squires
Miss Squires
Boyes
Snell
Gue
Flynn
Young
Ford
Barnard
Sunday Law Case Sets Constitutional Ruling on Rest
The Idaho Sunday rest law is deemed constitutional by the state supreme court in an opinion by Justice Stewart withChief Justice Aulshé and Justice Sullivan concurring. The ruling affirmed a lower court verdict in the case of Idaho v Dolan, holding that Sunday business except in absolute necessity must cease. The decision affects dispensing of goods including perishable items and notes arguments by state attorneys and opposing counsel. A prior Ada county conviction for selling goods on a Sunday is sustained under the act approved March 12, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Stewart
Aulshé
Sullivan
Idaho
Respondent
W. F. Dolan
Ada County
Fremont Wood
Lewiston
J. J. Gideon
Edwin Snow
J. H. Peterson
Amicus Curiea
C. C. Cavanah
J. J. Blake
J. P. Gray
Henry P. Knight
H. BR. Vorster
A. H. Conner
Dolan
Boise
United States
Cook Hartley Wedding in Caldwell Home
Miss Nellie Cook and Mr. Thoma Hartley wed Wednesday afternoon at the brides parents home with Rev. B W Rice officiating. They left for Boise and will reside in Middleton upon return. Miss Cook is daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Cook of Cald well. Hartley is a prosperous local young man. The Tribune extends congratulations.
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Nellie Cook
Thoma Hartley
B. W. Rice
Boise
Middleton
Miss Cook
M. A."cook
Caldwell
Hartley
Tribune
Greenslet Re-elected To Pioneer Irrigation Board
In the Pioneer Irrigation District election, L B Greenslet defeated Charles A Oakes with 200 of 245 votes cast. Voters praised his two years of service.
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Pioneer Irrigation
L. B. Greenslet
Charles A. Oakes
Greenslet
Grand Opening by Caldwell Jewelers on December 16
Messrs Turner and Barber leading Caldwell jewelers announce a grand holiday opening Monday evening December 16. The event marks a new seasonal showcases and store welcome for customers.
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Messrs. Turner & Barber
Caldwell
Fatal Shooting In Roswell Beach Home
William Russel, a 27 year old Canadian arrival, was mortally wounded by 16 or 17 year old Sam Simpson at Simpson’s Roswell beach home during supper. The loaded shotgun misfired when Simpson returned to the door and fired, tearing Russell’s face. a shot grazed another man. Dr Cluen fears poor recovery though Russell remains alive. The incident is blamed on a thoughtless boy who did not know the gun was loaded.
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William Russel
Canada
Sam Simpson
Simpson
Roswell Beach
Russel
Young Simpson
Cluen
Russella
Parma Herald
The cashiers' check blunder fuels banking protests
The Parma Herald notes the cashiers' check invention is a monumental blunder as towns refuse to deposit cash except in script. Banks cashing their own checks see rising deposits while others fall, though all banks remain sound. Businessmen avoid locking up cash in a system lacking immediate liquidity.
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Parma
Caldwell
Parma Herald
Addison T Smith resigns Boise post to be Heyburn secretary
New register Addison T Smith of the Boise land office resigns to move to Washington Sunday as private secretary to Senator Heyburn. Smith, once secretary to Senators Shoup and Heyburn, is praised as a highly qualified aide. William Balderson, longtime Boise Statesman editor, will replace him, and Heyburn approves the appointment amid Borah warmth.
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Addison T. Smith
Boise Land Office
Washington
Senator Heyburn
Smith
Senator Shoup
Heyburn
William Balderson
Boise Statesman
Balderson
Borab
Main Street gravel project gains local business support
W M Cupp, chairman of the streets and alleys committee, has solicited Main Street subscriptions from businessmen and reports strong backing. Gravel work on Main Street began yesterday. Boise and Caldwell Interurbans pledged to gravel tracks within the city, aiding the project substantially.
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W. M. Cupp
Main Street
Boise & Interurban
Caldwell Interurban
See the M EB Gilgan Co for Christmas goods
Local notice advertises Christmas goods from M EB Gilgan Co suggesting seasonal offerings. Shoppers are directed to browse store selections and seasonal prices.
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M. EB. Gilgan Co
Water Users Hold Meeting on Lateral Canal Progress
Payette Boise Water Users Association directors met to hear progress on Kuna high line lateral plans and the broader water distribution project. D. R. Hubbard led resolutions to urge immediate construction with US Reclamation Service aid and set up price surveys and a three member committee. The group noted government approval and certificates as payment, with next meeting moved to Caldwell.
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ette-Horse Water Users’ Association
H. A Partridge
Walter Griffiths
H. A. Partridge
D. R. Hubbard
A. J. Howd
A. J. Mitchell
C. B E. Paine
A R. Btalker
J. J. Walling
Walter Grimbs
Kuna High Line
United States Reclamation Department
D. W. Ross
Idaho
United States Reclamation Service
Water Users’ Association
Wecretary
Payette-Boise Water Users’ Association
C. E B. Paine
Ross
J. Lowell
Ment
Caldwell
Orchard's Testimony Opens Pettibone Trial
The Pettibone trial advances with James H. Hewley opening for the state and twelve witnesses testifying about Governor Steunenberg's death and Harry Orchard then known as Thomas Hogan. Witnesses place Orchard in Caldwell and identify a man named Simmons and Jack L. Simpkine likenesses as key figures, with hotel men confirming Orchard and Simmons in Nampa and Silver City on specific dates. Senator Borah led witness examination, Hawley delivered a concise forceful address, and Collier's magazine representative C. P. Connolly attended, signaling a hard-fought case ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Pettibone
James H. Hewley
Steunenberg
Harry Orchard
Thomas Hogan
Caldwell
Simmons
Jack L. Simpkine
Orchard
Nampa
Silver City
Hawiey
Haywood
Hawley
Senator Borah
C. P. Connolly
Collier's Magazine
Conventions Set For Chicago and Denver Next Year
The Republican national convention will be held next year in Chicago on June 16. The Democratic convention will be held in Denver, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Denver
Col
Capital News blasts county politics drift
A letter condemns excessive political battles in the county and argues that Democrats would gain by dumping political principles, suggesting a provocative stance on local partisanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Capital News
Anniversary Ball for Eagles to Held Jan 10
The Eagles plan their annual anniversary ball and supper for Friday night January 10 with extensive preparations underway and further details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Orchard in Town Harry Orchard Appears in Caldwell Court
The notorious Harry Orchard was in Caldwell last Saturday to appear in court. By agreement of counsel the case was continued for the term. Orchard looks about as usual. Also advertises room and board by Mrs J T Brooks near Boulevard for lodging or table board on request.
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Harry Orchard
Caldwell
Orchard
J. T. Brooks
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