Fort Hall Idaho Reservation Opens to Settlement Likely May 15
A Washington dispatch reports the Fort Hall Idaho Indian reservation will open to settlement within days with a likely May 15 opening at 12 noon. The proclamation will set sale terms for land near Pocatello and designate minimum prices for farm and grazing lands and minerals. Old settlers may be allowed to acquire lands by government appraisal, barring outsider bids.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Washinon
Fort Hall
Idaho
Dubois
Hermann
General Land Office
Oklahoma
Fort Hall Reservation
Pocatello
Idaho Canal
Idaho Officials Appointments and Goose Creek Water Works
The land office at Blackfoot will name George A. Robethan as receiver. Joseph Perrault is likely to be reappointed surveyor general of Idaho, with E. J. Dockery endorsing him to Secretary Hitchcock. Senator Dubois seeks $250,000 for Goose Creek works near Oakley to reclaim 500,000 acres for settlement.
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General Land Office
States Land Office
Blackfoot
George A. Robethan
Idaho
Joseph Perrault
Surveyor General
E. J. Dockery
Perrault
Hitchcock
Dubois
Goose Creek
Oakley
Cassia
Bank Robbery in Ruskin Nebraska Ends in $16000 Theft
Beatrice Nebraska reports the State Bank at Ruskin robbed of 16000 dollars at midnight. Five bandits dynamited the safe and seized currency and paper money. Bloodhounds were dispatched from Beatrice on a special train and traced the trail westward.
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Beatrice, Neb
Ruskin
Neb
Beatrice
Waterpower construction advances on 25 miles of copper line
The American Falls Power Light and Water Co. advances toward delivering power to Pocatello from its American Falls plant. 75 miles of telephone and power wire arrive. 1100 poles to be set at 44 per mile. dynamos to ship by June 8. full power by mid June with 750 HP developed and 8000 HP available.
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Pocatello
American Falls
John A. Robbing & Sons
Trenton
N. J
General Electrcal Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Tribune
Brady
Congress Debates Chinese Exclusion Amid Appropriations
In Washington on April 5 the House resumed debate on the Chinese exclusion bill with two hour per side limits. The Senate passed an urgent deficiency appropriation bill carrying 567 thousand dollars and then continued consideration of the Indian appropriation bill before taking up the exclusion measure, with Fairbanks of Indiana speaking in favor.
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Ashington
Washingon
Senate
Fairbanks
Indiana
Wing Championship Race At Blue River Park
Four day sprint for the wing championship of America concludes at Blue River Park Kansas City. The winner earns a national title a trophy and 688 dollars of prize money. Total purse 11 401 dollars will be shared among 63 shooters. H Hirsey of Minneapolis wins the great American handicap Spencer of St Louis falters late.
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Kansas City
Blue River Park
America
United States
H. ©. Hirsey
Minneapolis
Spencer
St. Louis
Plan for Island Government Bill Ordered Unfinished Business
Washington April 5 The Republican Steering Committee in the Senate recommends setting the Philippine government bill as unfinished business on the state calendar after the Chinese Exclusion bill. The Nicaragua canal bill is next to receive the same designation.
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Washington
Senate Today
Philippine Archipelago
Miner Survives 300 Foot Shaft Fall at Hibernia NJ
Andrew Michaelique, a miner, fell 300 feet in a mine shaft at Hibernia New Jersey but remains alive with good recovery prospects. The shaft had no obstruction and he bounded to the sides. he suffered a broken leg and a badly cut head.
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New York
Hibernia
N. J
Andrew Michaelique
Foxhall Keene Survives Fall With Shock Unconscious Moment
London April 5 Foxhall Keene was thrown from his horse while riding with the hounds near Melton Mowbray. He was not injured beyond the shock and was unconscious for a long time.
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London
Foxhall Keene
Melton Mowbray
Ryan Wins Ten-Round Decision Over Swift in Kansas City
Tommy Ryan of Kansas City defeated Billy Swift of Chicago in a ten round bout at Turner hall. Swift was outclassed and unable to cope with Ryan at any stage of the contest.
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Kansas City
Tommy Ryan
This City
Billy Swift
Chicago
Turner Hall
Swift
Blow of Water Kills Keystone Mine Superintendent in Telluride
Telluride Colorado April 5 Col L B Lundium superintendent of the Keystone placer mine was instantly killed this morning when struck by water from an hydraulic giant Peter Epswith the operator was seriously injured Col Lundlum was among the nations leading hydraulic engineers
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Telluride
Colo
L. B. Lundium
Keystone Placer
Peter Epswith
Col. Lundlum
Secret rates cancelled by railroad after ICC injunction
St Paul officials of the St Paul and Chicago lines end secret settlement discounts for settlers and homeseekers. The special rates are withdrawn today due to injunctions issued at the urging of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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St Paul
St. Paul
Chicago
Iowa
Nebraska
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Prof Colgrove Cuts Throat on Delayed Train to St Paul
Professor Colgrove of the State University of Washington cut his throat with a razor while riding a delayed Great Northern train to St Paul. His condition is serious and he becomes violent at times.
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St. Paul
Colgrove
State University of Washington
Great Northern
Stand Collapse Kills Two during England Scotland Match
During the international football encounter in Glasgow this afternoon the stand gave way. Two people died and about fifty were injured in the collapse. Emergency crews and spectators aided in evacuating the area as the stadium crowd reacted with shock. Officials opened inquiries into the disaster and safety measures at the venue.
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Glasgow
England
Scotland
Trio to Run National Baseball League This Year
The National Baseball League will be governed by a three man committee including President John T. Bush of Cincinnati James Hart of Chicago and A H Soden of Boston. Bush will chair and preside at meetings after managers discussed Temple of Pittsburg declining the league presidency.
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New York
National Baseball League
John T. Bush
Cincinnati Club
James Hart
Chicago Club
A H. Soden
Boston
Bush
Odell Signs Anarchy Suppression Bill in New York
Governor Odell signs a bill to stamp out anarchy in New York State. It imposes penalties up to ten years in prison or a $5000 fine, or both, for anyone who advocates anarchistic doctrines by speech writings or other means.
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Albany
N. Y
Odell
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy in our mother's loss. Special gratitude to the machinists for their thoughtfulness from MR and MRS A T JONES.
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A. T. Jones
Power plant protection works described for dam construction
The report notes strong masonry dams being built to protect a power plant from high water and ice. Blasting for the power house site cost over $2,500 and a temporary head island dam more than $1,000. Mr Brady plans a one story stone distribution station in Pocatello near the existing electric light dam.
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Brady
Pocatello
Grand Jury Declares Appalling Municipal Corruption
St. Louis in April 5 report by the February grand jury accuses municipal officials of long running corruption and venality. The final report to Judge Ryan in criminal court states the public remains ignorant of the extent of graft and bribery over the last decade and describes the condition as almost unbelievable.
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Ary Grand Jury
Municipal Assembly
Ryan
St. Louis
British Losses At Hart River Engagement Reported
British forces suffered heavy losses near Harts River on March 31 with three officers and 24 men killed and 16 officers and 131 men wounded. Boers acknowledge 17 killed or wounded. The Second Canadian Mounted Rifles had four officers wounded nine men killed and forty men wounded.
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Pretoria
Harts River
Transvaal
Second
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Congress to Not Fund Coronation Embassadors
Washington reports suggest Congress will not request funds for the U. S. special embassy to King Edward's coronation. Civilians will bear the costs, while army and navy attaches will go to London on duty and rely on their standard mileage allowances.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Edward
Army
London
Bank Burglars Strike Pennville Bank
Bank of Pennville, Indiana, was entered by burglars early today. The safe was wrecked by explosives and the robbers escaped with an estimated amount of money.
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Pennville
Ind
Bank of
Pennnville
British Mule Buyers In Chalmette Camp Investigation Ordered
Washington April 5 Secretary Hay informs Governor Heard that by presidential order a thorough inquiry will examine the operations of British officers at Chalmette Louisiana in response to Governor Heard's request for a legal statement on the camp's actions.
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Washington
Heard
Chalmette
Hay
Haytien Exiles Arrive as Jamaica Reports Conspirator Expulsions
A second batch of Haytien exiles landed in Kingston from Jacmel as Hayti’s government orders many suspected conspirators to depart the country amid reports of severe unrest and turmoil there.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Arpil
Jacmel
Hayti
Smelters at Anaconda Close Amid Hoisting Engineers Strike
Butte reports the Washoe smelters lower works in Anaconda shut today due to the Amalgamated mines hoisting engineers strike. Several hundred workers are idle. If the mines do not resume within two days the smelters will suspend.
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Anaconda
Amalgamated
Williams and Child Sentenced to Five Years Each
Judge Rich today sentenced Harry Williams to five years for robbery of Mike Breen. Ernest Child was found guilty of rape and given five years. Murray was acquitted. Warden Arney expected to transfer convicts to Boise as district court adjourns after a busy session.
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Blackfoot
Idaho
Rich
Harry Williams
Mike Breen
Williams
Murray
Breen
Earnest Child
Carter
Child
Arney
Boise
District Court
Financial Bill Advances Into Committee Report
The House Committee on Banking and Currency, divided along party lines, ordered a favorable report on a Republican crafted bill. It aims to uphold the gold standard, create an elastic currency, equalize interest rates nationwide, and amend the national banking laws.
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Washington
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Fowler
Prince of Wales invited to New York chamber dedication
The New York Chamber of Commerce plans to invite the Prince of Wales to attend the dedication of its new home in August or September. Semi official negotiations have been ongoing for two months, with a definite decision not expected until May or June.
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Chamber of Commerce of
New York
Prince of Wales
Draw Follows Milwaukee bout between Handler and McPartland
Joe Handler of Newark and Kid McPartland of Buffalo fought six rounds to a draw at the Milwaukee Boxing Club. Handler was floored in the second round but rose and fought aggressively throughout the remaining rounds.
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Milwaukee
Joe Handler
Newark
Kid McPartland
Buffalo
Milwaukee Boxing Club
Handler
Doctor amends near frostbite victim in Lund report
Dr Kackley was called to Lund last Saturday to attend Chas Peterson who was nearly frozen near Bancroft. Peterson has suffered from mild blood poisoning for over a month and it was found necessary to amputate all fingers of both hands and one thumb.
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Soda Springs
Dr. Kackley
Lund
Chas. Peterson
Deead
Bancroft
Peterson
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