Trade Boost for Bannock County Tilden Bridge Plan
The Bannock county board approved extensive road and bridge work from Pocatello to the Tilden bridge with a new south approach, led by Commissioner W. J. Harvey. The move aims to expand county trade by improving access across the Snake River and supporting local agriculture and industry.
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Snake River Crossing
Pocatello Commercial Club
Bannock
Board of Commissioners
Pocatello
Tilden Bridge
W. J. Harvey
George Iasser
The
People’s Store
D. W. Church
Bo -W. J. Harvey
Meyers Cohn
Oneida
D. J. Lau
Soda Springs
Cohn
Bingham County
Snake River
W. G. Sherman
Lafayette
Ind
Sherman
Indiana
Committee On
N. P. Nielson
Blackfoot Commercial Club
Pocatello Club
Grove City
Rocky Mountains
Old Fort Hall
R. E. Ewing
G. L. Brawley
Blackfoot
J. W. Slaughter
H. D. Cheney
A. B. Richardson
William Carvellis
F. 5. Lawrence
Henry O'Leary
Frank Sprague
F. & Honde
C. P. Bartlett
Fred Weideman
Fred Stedfeldt
Fred
Taft Departs for Yale Meeting Then Heads to Washington
President Taft left New York for a Yale Corporation meeting in New Haven this morning. After attending the theater upon his return he will take a train to Washington this evening.
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New York
Taft
City
Yale Corporation
New Haven
Pre
Washington
Sultan Suspected of Orchestrating Mutiny
Berlin reports from Constantinople claim the Sultan may have organized a military mutiny, with a Lokal Anzeiger correspondent citing solid reasons supporting the allegation.
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Berlin
Lokal Angeiger Today
Constantinople
Bears on Big Raid Forces Six Million Bushels Buy
James A. Patten and associates bought about six million bushels of May, July and September wheat in the final 15 minutes of the Chicago Board of Trade session. Prices fell sharply during the day with July down to 4.50, May at 3.14 and September 3.16, while May closed at 1.2714 5¢ amid a late market rally.
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Patten
Chicago
James A. Patten
Board of Trade
Taft Sends First Special Message on Philippine Tariff
President Taft sent to Congress a special message proposing revision of the Philippine tariff. The plan seeks to maximize customs revenue for the islands while extending a protective tariff for Philippine industries as advised by the secretary of war.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of War
Armenian Massacres Reported at Mersina Seaport
Constantinople April 15 A massacre of Armenians is under way at Mersina on the Mediterranean coast of Asia Minor. Mohammedan residents enraged by Armenian murders of two Muslims and the failure to arrest the killer attacked Armenian quarters. Christian communities appeal to consuls for aid.
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Constantinople
Mersina
Asia Minor
Mediterranean
Senate Tariff Bill Opens for Discussion Monday
The committee on finance agreed to hold opening discussion of the tariff bill until Monday. Mr Mooney for the minority asked to consider amendments offered by Democrats. Republicans would not guarantee general amendments but said important amendments would be considered.
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Washington
Committee On Finance Today
Mooney
Turkey Returns to Quiet After Army Command Change
Constantinople reports a calm capital as Nazim Pasha takes command of the first army corps. Observers expect the move to restore order and discipline within the Turkish forces after recent ferment.
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Constantinople
Nazim Pasha
Cofroth Plans Colma Bout With Nelson and McFarland
Jimmy Cofroth manager of the Colma Athletic club sails to Chicago to finalize signatures for a forty five round match featuring Battling Nelson and Packy McFarland against Jack Johnson and Stanley Ketchel for Colma on July 4.
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New York
Jimmy Coffroth
Colma Athletic Club
Jack Johnson
Stanley Ketehel
Chicago
Battling Nelson
Packy McFarland
Colma
RooseveltArrives at Aden Aboard Admiral Steamer
The steamer Admiral carrying Theodore Roosevelt and his party reached Aden for a brief port call this morning as the former president continues his voyage.
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Aden
Theodore Roosevelt
President nominates Bean for Oregon district judge
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of Robert S. Bean to the United States district court for Oregon. The action occurred in Washington on April 15.
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Austin Baker
F. 8. Dietrich
Fort Hall
Robert M. Terrell
H. V. A. Ferguson
W. J. Dineen
Mansfield Audrian
W. J. Owen
Penny Powell
Pocatello Butchers
Thornton
Washington
Senate
Robert 8. Bean
United States
Orefou
City Dads Will Meet Tonight in Regular Session
Pocatello city council to canvass election returns and certify winners. Ordinances include cement sidewalk construction and a renewed electrical inspection measure. Salary raises for staff, including police, are debated amid revenue concerns. Old council may adjourn to transfer power to the new regime.
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Pocatello
Clilson
Loux
Bodies of fourteen executed after drumhead trial near Torreon
April 15 report from Torreon Mexico says fourteen men were summarily shot after a drumhead court martial and lie buried in a covered trench on the outskirts. Troops control the city and up to a dozen prisoners may face execution and burial in a common trench.
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Torreon
Mex
Con Mand
Washington Inauguration Dedication Draws Top Officials
Alexandria Virginia notes the 120th anniversary of George Washington's first inauguration with President Taft expected to attend along with Vice President Sherman Governor Swanson and other leaders. A dedication at George Washington Park west of the city will close a homecoming week carnival, with Masons conducting ceremonies and a morning military and civic parade scheduled.
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Alexandria
George Washington
Taft
Sherman
Swanson
Ellyson
Daniel
Carli
George Washingto
Alexandria-Washington Lodge of Masons
Canada Coal Strike Deepens as Miners Stand by Union
Fernie April 15. Before adjourning their convention the coal miners reaffirm loyalty to the international union. International board member Morgan sent a note to the operators blaming them for the strike and urging another conference.
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Fernie
International Union
International Board
Morgan
Gotoh Retains World Wrestling Title in Fast Bout
Chicago April 15 Frank Gotoh of Humboldt Jr retained the world championship by defeating Yusif Mahmout of Bulgaria in a fast and furious wrestling match.
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Chicago
Frank Goteh
Humboldt, Jr
Yusif Mahmout
Bulgaria
Explosive Nitro Factory Blast Kills Thirty Men
Sullivan Indiana reports an explosion at the Goodin Illinois nitro glycerine factory across the Wa bash river. Thirty workers are killed as the blast and shock are felt thirty five miles away. Rescue details are scarce.
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Sullivan
Ind
Goodin
Ills
Wabash River
County Awards Contract for Court House Sidewalks
Bannock Engineering Co won the contract for 900 feet of ten foot cement sidewalks on the court house block with a bid of 2387.00. The board also authorized bonds and planned bids for adjacent walks and a coping wall.
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Board of County Commissioners
T. F. Carey
Pocatello
G. A. R. Post
McCammon
Bannock County
Court House
George Brough
Bannock Engineering Co
Shaffer, Hawk & Clark, Ltd
Bannock Engineering Company
Robert M. Terrell
FB. BR. Brown
Oscar Sonnenkalb
Theodore Swanson
J. H. Daniger
Civic Club Plans Talk on Sweatshops
The Civic club will present a program by Mrs. L. Bush Livermore, Mrs. J. F. Todd, and Mrs. Alex Campbell at 3 PM in the Public Library. Topics cover sweating causes, effects on home and society, remedies via leagues, and legislation. Library books used for study are available to the public. Special musical numbers are planned. All are invited.
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Civic Club
L. Bush Livermore
J. F. Todd
Alex. Campbell
Political Scientists Meet in Philadelphia for Annual Session
The American Academy of Political and Social Science meets in Philadelphia on April 16 for a two day session. Noted speakers include John Mitchell former UMW president Oscar Straus former Commerce and Labor secretary Herbert Parsons Congressman E D Warfield Lafayette College president Florence Kelley National Consumers League secretary and other nationally known figures.
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Philadelphia
United States
American Academy of Political and Social Science
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Oscar $. Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Herbert Parsons
New York
E. D. Warfield
Lafayette College
Florence Kelley
National Consumers’ League
Southern League Opens 1909 Season Across the South
The Southern league begins its 1909 schedule with Little Rock at Memphis Mobile at New Orleans Montgomery at Nashville and Birmingham at Atlanta. The 140 game campaign runs through September 18 under President Kavanaugh and associates.
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Atlanta
Little Rock
Memphis
Mobile
New Orleans
Montgomery
Nashville
Birmingham
Kavanaugh
Adjourned Meeting Set for May 10 in Soda Springs
Multiple items require action including approving road overseer bonds hearing justice of the peace petitions creation of school districts opening bids for courthouse walks selling the courthouse fence and related matters before the next regular meeting.
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Justice of the Peace
Soda Springs
Court House
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