Lipton's Cup Challenger Dismasted in Squall
Sir Thomas Lipton’s new challenger Shamrock I was dismasted off Weymouth in a sudden squall. One crewman Colier drowned. Lipton and several aboard were injured. Rescue boats searched the wreckage as the mast and rigging collapsed over the deck.
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Thomas Lipton
Weymouth
Eog
Peracos
Thomas
Sir Thomas
Sir Thomas Lipon
Colier
Wringe
Eotton
Bhamrock I
Erie
Mrs. Bob Butstimmons Dies in Brooklyn Typhoid Pneumonia
New York April 17 Mrs Robert Butstimmons widow of the former heavyweight boxer died at her Brooklyn home today of typhoid pneumonia.
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New York
Robert Butstimmons
Brooklyn
Roosevelt Denies Labor Request Amid Park Visit
President Roosevelt left Fort Yellowstone for Norris to spend most of his Yellowstone stay. He refused labor unions’ plea to avoid riding the Union Pacific during the strike, saying his itinerary was set months ago and he cannot disappoint thousands of supporters by changing plans.
Lieutenant Governor Lee Sought as Baking Powder Witness
St Louis reports Lieutenant Governor Lee remains at large as a witness in the baking powder investigation. Jefferson City says U S Senator W J Stone and F W Webb, cashier of the Steelville bank, testified before the grand jury today.
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Ankoewhn
Jefferson City, Mo
United States
W. J. Stone
F. W. Webb
Canaleier
Steelville Bank
Grand Jury
Octopus Still Struggling For Life In Dividend Plea
Circuit Judge Sanborn set April 2 for hearing arguments on a request by Northern Securities to suspend a decree that blocks Great Northern and Northern Pacific from paying dividends to the Northern Securities company. Railroads claim the decree makes it impossible to close books and pay about nineteen hundred people dependent on those dividends.
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Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Securities Co
Northen Securities Company
Great Northern and
Northren Pacific Railways
Frost on the Moon Posits Heat Frost Evidence
Cambridge April 7 Professor Pickering of Harvard observes probable heat frost on the moon. He cites eclipses and spectral changes near Lime crater as support and plans to publish final calculations soon.
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Cambridge, Mass
Pickering
Harvard Observatory
Lime Crater
Oregon Murderer Hanged After Resisting Arrest
Elliott Lyons was hanged in Eugene after resisting arrest for horse stealing. About 150 witnesses watched as Lyons, from a respected pioneer family, uttered a Bible quote before execution. Also reported were dr Gartrell’s and Taylor’s executions in Missouri and Kansas City for murder with brief contextual details.
Bryan Guest at Queen City Club Stir in Political Circles
Cincinnati April 17 considerable stir in political circles as W J Bryan was the guest at the Queen City club of Melville E Ingalls president of the Big Four railroad. Ingalls a prominent gold Democrat in both Bryan campaigns.
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Cincinnati
W. J. Bryan
Queen City Club
Melville E. Ingalls
Big Four Railroad
Ingalls
Bryan
Northern Pacific collision kills fireman in Dickinson
Passenger train No. 4 on the Northern Pacific struck a freight train on a Dickinson siding after an open switch this morning. Fireman Gleason died and the engineer was injured. no other injuries reported.
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Butte
Mont
Northern Pacific
Dickinson
N. D
Gleason
Murder Will Out
Martin Zidmair convicted of murder for killing neighbor George Reider on Trail Creek on April 10, 1901. Zidmair cites self defense after claims of Reider seducing his daughter and taunting parents. An earlier delay in surrender and subsequent betrayal are noted in the trial account.
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Reider
Zidmair
Thienelahtor
Governor Odell Names New Elections Bureau Superintendent
Albany April 17 Governor Odell appoints George Wilson Mcrean of New York City to head the bureau of elections replacing John McCelland. State Senate approves the appointment unanimously.
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Ablany
N. Y
Odell
George Wilson Mcrean
New York City
Bureau of Elections
John McCelland
Argentine Harvest Record Corn Output Reported
Consul Ayres in Rosario cites unprecedented harvest in the Argentine republic with first estimates placing the corn crop at about 8 500 000 tons.
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Washington
Ayres
Rosario
Beat
Governor Peabody Christen Cruiser in Philadelphia Event
Governor Peabody and family depart Denver for Philadelphia to christen the armored cruiser Colorado on April 25. Mise Cora, the governor’s eldest daughter, to perform the ceremony.
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Denver
Peabody
Philadelphia
Mise Cora
Colorado
Governor veto blocks medicine price bill in bitter legislature clash
The governor vetoed Speaker Sanford's bill regulating medicine prices after a fierce legislative fight. He objected to a clause restricting religious tenets in treating contagious diseases, arguing it violated residents' rights to medical care.
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Denver
Peabody
Sandford
Silver for Philippines Coinage at Philadelphia Mint
Philadelphia reports 2,000,500 Philippine pesos prepared for shipment after Congress authorized coinage on March 2. The operation minted equal dollars, handling about 100,000 pesos daily for 25 days, with bronze pieces and nickels added, despite staffing shortages. Superintendent Landis calls the effort remarkable given the recent depletion of the force.
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Philadelphia
Philippine Islands
Congress
San Franciso
Two Appointments To State Board Of Surveyors
Governor Morrison named two new members to the state board of examining surveyors Charles H Irwin of Boise and John K Ashley of Keotenai county joining the state engineer on the panel. Licenses require a certificate from the board, a $5 fee and a $900 bond for faithful performance of duty.
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Morrison
Charles H. Irwin
Boise
John K. Ashley
Keotenai County
State Board of Examining Surveyors
Eniineer
Board of Examining Surveyors
Chicago Wheat Mixed as April 14 May Wheat Touches 77
Chicago grain markets showed April 14 May wheat trading around 77 cents as investors watch weather and demand. Analysts note modest price fluctuations amid supply concerns and regional selling pressure.
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Chicago
Baby carriage noted among essentials in old ad
A historical newspaper item highlights a strong carriage or go cart as a baby necessity with a brief mention of firm names and a partial ad.
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Sitar
Etna
Piano tuner Pinevo Taner in Pocatello April
Pinevo Taner J Smith piano tuner will visit Pocatello in April offering tuning services.
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J. &. Smith
Pocatello
Blackfoot City Election Mess Stalls In Careless Oversight
Blackfoot election chaos leaves certificates of election in question as judges and clerks were not sworn in. The old city board must resign one by one to admit the newly chosen trustees, while the process is delayed to ensure proper appointment and continued quorum.
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Blackfoot
Blackfect
Rancher Burns Home in Destructive Fit Near Athol
Frederick Whitenack, a rancher near Athol, set fire to his house barn and outbuildings after a heated dispute over calf feeding. He fled into the woods with a shotgun, and neighbors later feared he had shot himself. The wife and mother-in-law escaped as flames consumed clothing, furniture, cash, hay and grain, with authorities searching the area.
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Hcase
Talmage Memorial Church Renamed In Washington
The Eastern Presbyterian church at Sixth street and Maryland avenue NW will be renamed Talmage Memorial Church in honor of Rev T De Witt Talmage. Mrs Talmage selected the name, the congregation approved, and a 31000 debt must be cleared within a year or two with Mrs Talmage adding 2000. The Christian Herald will urge nationwide church support to cover the rest.
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Talmage
Eastern Presbyterian Church
Sixth Street
Maryland Avenue
The
Christian Herald
United States
Washington Times
Redmond Demands Full Self Government for Ireland
In Dublin on April 17 the United Irish League national convention reconvened to discuss the new land bill. John Redmond introduced a firm Home Rule resolution declaring the Irish nation will not accept any substitute and seeks a full measure of self government. His recommendations were carried by acclamation.
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Redmond
Dublin
United Irish League
John Redmond
Mr. Remond
Illegal Voting Spark in Nampa City Election
The Nampa Leader reports city election fraud investigators expect to deliver Monday night a report revealing between forty five and sixty illegal votes were cast in various wards. Public reaction questions if the election should be voided or a new vote held and whether officers should hold over.
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Nampa
Basketball Practice Game Set Between Academy and High School
A practice basketball game is scheduled tomorrow at 2:30 PM on the High School grounds. The Academy lineup includes guards Helen Whittlesey and Ethel Harrison, forwards Neva Rice and Mamie Franklin, centers Bertha Merrill the captain and Thene Meeney, with substitutes Myrtle H. Davis and May Paxwell. The High School lineup lists guards Agnes Rayie and Leah Kinrort, forwards Willie Myers and Mabel Parkes, centers Ethel Rice the captain and Belva Rupert, with substitutes Eben Reeves and Lettie Glenn. Umpire Mr H D Cheney and referee Mr H Van Slooten.
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Helen Whittlesey
Ethel Harrison
Neva Rice
Mamie Franklin
Bertha Merrill
Thene Meeney
Myrtle H. Davis
May Paxwell
Geard
Agnes Rayie
Leah Kinrort
Willie Myers
Mabel Parkes
Ethel Rice
Belva Riupert
Eben Reeves
Lettie Glenn
H. D. Cheney
Mr. H. van Slooten
Reward for Bold Boulder Dog Sparks Train Rescue Tale
A small dog in Colorado earned a reward after barking at a red light near a burning bridge in Boulder County, waking its owner to prevent a train wreck. President Frank Trumbull of the Colorado and Southern received a letter from Frank and Du Bois of New York with a $25 check, the same amount that would buy a large collar.
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Boulder County
Frank Trumbull
Colorado and Southern
Frank & du Bois
New York
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