New State Move Aims To Create Inland Empire Nation
Spokane Chamber of Commerce forms a committee led by F. H. Mason and M. T. Hartson to promote a new state spanning 5,000 square miles between the Cascades and Bitterroot. Delegates and committees to convene in March to map a political push for an Inland Empire state joining regions of western Washington, southern Oregon, and Idaho.
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Arrest Embezzler Refuses to Tell All in Idaho Chase
Detectives Thomas Dewey and John H. Linch chase an embezzlement case from Philadelphia to Harvard Idaho, where the suspect William Culin worked quietly. He admits nothing about the missing $20,000 and waives extradition. Cleveland gets a big life insurer chair, with $25,000 annual pay. A San Francisco report notes a drastic cut in fire insurance settlements for Transatlantic policyholders, as accepted figures drop to around 25 percent.
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Insurgents Active in Boise as House Debates Wyman Bill
Boise reports insurgent Republican and Democratic cooperation in the house stalls progress on the reform front. Chairman Brady pushes for a solution while the Wyman anti trust bill triggers a heated debate over amendments and constitutional viability. The day also covers petitions for Sunday rest and county formation efforts.
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Rayner attacks president as power grab in senate critique
Washington reports Senator Rayner of Maryland assails the president for expanding federal power and pressuring the judiciary. He accuses executive overreach of trying to force constitutional change and warns against dictatorial tendencies. Local police later report a murder case and a dispute over a war department order at Fort Columbus.
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Prower
Roosevelt Orders Halt on Land Titles Pending Ground Proof
President Theodore Roosevelt issues a sweeping order barring final certificates or patents for public lands until on site examinations are completed by authorized officers. The measure lists exceptions for claims already examined, those supported by certified proof and witnesses, contested or irregular proceedings, and certain idle or erroneous patent cases. The directive aims to prevent fraudulent land acquisitions while preserving valid entries under specified conditions.
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May organize league for Coeur d Alene ball club
Unclear draft outlines a potential new league organized by Waldo G Palin inland Empire Railway official with plans to stage games away under Jez League including Cour d Alcor Romie touse Garfield Colter. Local effort by Kade Quinn to visit leaders and push formation with Plummer and Pulowmns as players. notes past season had only three main players and calls for public support to rebuild blue and white team of d Alene.
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Cosur
Fire and Theft The Cripple Creek Mine Case Unfolds
A Cripple Creek report details a fire at a hotel room exposing alleged evidence in a murder case tied to former governor Stranenberg. Combustible chemicals, photo evidence, and papers were destroyed or damaged while investigators work to salvage material linked to Mayer, Haywood, and Pettone.
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