Entombed Min Rescued After Nighttime Mine Flood
Seven men trapped by a flood in an abandoned mine near Pontwall were rescued after pumping reduced water levels. One rescuer swam through submerged passages to reach them, delivering news and sustenance. The crew, though exhausted and weak, were brought to the surface and expected to recover.
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Eoewiod White Coat Company
Pountwall
Sidney Roden
Charles Roam
Jobo Batya
Hstana
Ream
Batya
Roden
Roum
Eagles Enjoy Dance at Coeur d'Alene Aerie 486 Event
The Xingy os of Coeur d'Alene Aerie 486 hosted a dance in Sanderball with perhaps 250 attendees. The band played well and dancing ran until two in the morning. The Woman's Exchange served punch, and the event featured a future smoker and duos interlude.
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Coeur d’Alene
Editor Not Guilty in McManus Murder Trial at Pendleton
John P. McManus editor of the Pilot Rock Record is acquitted of murder after a trial heavy with emotion. The jury, largely farmers and workers, found him not guilty after seven ballots. McManus claimed self defense, insisting he killed Robert Bates while robbing him. Local violence and robberies in the area are noted, including a separate incident of a scavenger being robbed by two youths. Weather and fires affect Vancouver island and Stewart island areas with significant fires reported amid dry conditions.
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Pendleton
Ore
MacManus
McManus
Hie
Pilot Rooke
Eabcouver, Bh Gay Am
Vancouver
Stewart Island
Dames
Humphrey Channel
Veteran sculptor Ward seeks revived statue of Bherdas
Reputed sculptor Joan Quincy Ward, dean of his craft in America, faces rejection over a latent model for a statue of Bherdas, intended for display in Washington and other cities. Mrs Sheridan contests the likeness, while Ward, near seventy seven, hopes to unveil his masterpiece. The earlier model was deemed acceptable by others, though the final piece remains unsettled.
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Joan Quincy Adam Ward
America
Tate
Mra Bheridan
Curione
Mr. Ward
Billions in Appropriations Mark Fifty-First Congress
Washington May 1 report shows total appropriations for the session at 920,706,143 with 67,297,940 for future public works. Naval, army, and pension bills funded vast new offices and salaries. postal clerks and railway workers see raises. Building materials like brick and lime become scarce and expensive, affecting contractors.
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Washington
Conriea
Thomes P. Cleaves
Senate
James
House Committee
Army
Postal Service
Anlaries Incrmae Jd
Eine
Xuanna
Tacoma Lady Seeks Coeur d'Alene Move Amid Real Estate Talk
Mrs J A Stewart of Tacoma plans to relocate to Coeur d'Alene Lake Shore area after purchasing property worth 63800. She discusses buyers urging one fourth payment, touting prospects in the new town. Reports mention crops, fruit growing, and local orchards as part of the regional outlook.
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Mra
J. A. Stewart
Tacoma
Lake Shore
Taylor
Mars
Cheek
Stewart
Model fruit fare promising crop in report
The report notes a potential bumper fruit crop with strong yields and favorable conditions. It cites expert optimism and forecasts steady supply, signaling healthy market prospects for growers and buyers alike.
San Francisco Growth Sparks Citywide Push
A brief report notes rapid expansion in San Francisco with officials citing infrastructure strain and housing demand. It mentions May as a target period for new policy reviews and emphasizes the need to balance growth with community services.
Spokane to Raise Teachers Pay in 1907 Plan
Spokane schools move to increase principal and teacher salaries by about 20 percent effective 1907 1908. The plan ties pay to new schedule with two yearly installments and aligns salaries with the law. Supervisors Nellie M. Fomers EF Holman and L. Kernben receive 1000 for the current year, with overall cost around 2000. High school teachers to gain 150 a year extra. members to receive 100 additional for extra duties.
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Spokane
Wash
Princhale
Wight Uy
Ube
Nellie Dm. Fomers
Circe
EF Holman
L. Kermben
Mons
Marie High School
Lamwentorten
Dar Placion
Pemsios to be heldt 25 miles of rosd whd Ht fe pepe Me
Bul Hive states to have this esmplated by August. The fragmentary note mentions a planned event 25 miles of road near Buck Hill and a target date in August, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Pemsios
Rosd
Bul Hive
Irrigated Tracts Sell Fast Amid Hayden Inc Sales Rush
Malloy Brothers report over 100 acres of irrigated tracts sold at Hayden Inc with prices rising from 150 to 175 per acre. Buyers rushed in as improvements and irrigation near Harden Lake stimulate demand. progress noted in local development anticipated to boost housing and industry in the Downe region.
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Plise
Malloy Brothers
Hayden Inc
Parvone
Molloy Brothers
Priew Wan
Harden Lake
Downe Wiens
Hagos
Graduating Exercises Set For Spabane High School Class
Preparations for the senior class graduation are underway at Spabane High School. The keynote sermon will be delivered by Pastor Bier at Congregational Church on May 39 at 2:90 o'clock in the afternoon.
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Emurch
Spabane
Ste Mer
Rates Rise In State Emi tary Board Review
Unclear OCR text reports a state board weighing higher rates amid financial amendments. Mentions an amount around 15 000 to 414 009 with references to tax or fee adjustments and unclear names and dates.
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Doin
Dao
Marepentiary Board
Eruption Reports Terrific Event in Sicily May First
Fragmentary dispatch from Sicily notes a vivid eruption event on May 1 involving observers and local residents. Details are incomplete but indicate strong volcanic activity and public interest in the spectacle.
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Jobs
James J. Corbett
J. A. Ward
American Sculptors
Congress
Aertinniart Bupecter
Willame
Buckley
Utter Baally
Bering
Jurumen
Blackrock
Mont Vulentite
San Francisco
Jas Prakeises
Cal
Stork
Idaho
Montana
Faust Succeesuil
Ham Hae
Vate
Itomnboll
Momina
Sicily
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