Luther Bearskin on Trial for His Life
Luther Bearskin, a Shoshone Indian, stands trial in the U S circuit court for the Bannock Creek murders of Mrs Ingateur and Carl Ramsey on December 11, 1906. Key witnesses include Bearskin’s cousin Julius, the Ingateur husband, and the murdered woman’s young daughter. The defense is by Frank H Holzheimer and Willis Reeves with Johnson prosecuting. the case may extend into Thursday night.
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Luther Bearskin
Charley Ingatuer
Carl Ramsey
Bannock
Jacob Johnson
D. H. Evans
A. W. Ossman
Jesse Grow
William Oswald
J. P. Jones
J. H. Egbert
James Hope
Alex. Marshal
Joseph Jensen
Bearskin
Ingateur
Bannock Creek
Ramsey
Joe Rainey
Holzheimer
Julius
Ingateur Farm
100000 Homeless as Rivers Overflow in Ukraine's Regions
Odessa Russia reports 100000 people driven from homes by floods from the Dnieper Dniester and Dniva rivers. Evacuations are underway as authorities assess damage and assist displaced residents.
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Odessa
Russia
Dnieper
Dniester
Dniva
Salt Lake Street Car Strike Ends After Wage Increase
Salt Lake City workers ended a two day street car strike as service resumed. Former Congressman Brigham Roberts helped broker the agreement. The workers secured a wage increase and agreed to drop other issues. The company pledged no retaliation against strikers.
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Salt Lake
Brigham H. Roberts
Senator Borak Back in Boise
Boise reports Senator Borak returned from the east on delayed No. 5. He said he visited Washington at the president’s request and declined to discuss the interview. He denied any indictment delay and warned he would be ready for business within 30 minutes after any indictment is announced. He noted strong Roosevelt support and expectations of renomination amid corporate opposition.
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Boise
Borak
Washington
Boral
Roosevelt
Bourne, Lafollette
Flint
President Would Pardon January in Noted Case
The president advised the department of justice to commute or grant a full pardon to John William January alias 8 W Anderson. Convicted 12 years ago for a Oklahoma post office robbery, he served five years, escaped, then lived nine years publicly as Anderson before being recaptured. A petition with 37,000 names supported clemency.
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Washington
Department of Justice
John William January
8. W. Anderson
January
Oklahoma
Anderson
Flood in Oklahoma City Improves. One Person Unaccounted
Oklahoma City reports a marked improvement in flood conditions on April 30 as only a single person remains unaccounted for. Authorities continue to assess damage and assist residents in affected areas.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Hands Across Sea Berlin Tariff Accord Passed
Berlin reports the federal coun cil approved the German American provisional tariff agreement on April 30. The action shapes trade terms between Germany and the United States and marks a key step in postwar economic relations.
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Berlin
Wreck of Oregon Short Line train No. 5 near Nampa
The westbound No. 5 passenger train derailed three miles east of Nampa after a baggage car wheel failed. The baggage car overturned into a ditch, the smok er and tourist sleeper derailed, but no injuries occurred. Track blockage delayed service. wrecking crew clearing the line. Several passengers walked to Caldwell as officials assess the damage.
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Nampa
Boise Statesman
Oregon Short Line
Here
Caldwell
Injuns Accused of Theft From Pawn Shop and Restaurant
Two Bannock Indians faced Police Judge Knowles on preliminary hearing for alleged thefts from Sam Goldwater's pawn shop and Perkins' east side restaurant. One is charged with stealing plated silverware. the other with $11 worth of jewelry. Both pleaded not guilty. two co‑defendants were released.
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Bannock Bucks
Perkins Restaurant
Goldwater
Sam Goldwater
East Side
Perkins’ East Side
Knowles
Perkins
Goldwaters
Seven Miners Trapped Reach Through Air Pipe Signals
Johnstown reports seven imprisoned miners in the Berwind White mine at Foastwell sending signals by compressed air pipes. Rescue teams pump water from the shaft while four rescuers enter the mine crouching to navigate a four foot high passage. Watertight cans with water and liquid food accompany them as the entombed men suffer four days without nourishment.
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Johnstown
Berwind
Foastwell
Tey
Elk case continued in federal court for two Wyoming witnesses
United States Commissioner Caldwell postponed the Purdy and Binkley elk slaying case to obtain two key witnesses from Wyoming. Testimony from forest service links and elk tooth seizures suggest one defendant was seen in the act within Yellowstone. Proceedings await District Attorney Buick’s arrival in Pocotalto.
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Binkley
Purdy
Wyoming
Caldwell
United States
Forest Service
Yellowstone National Game Preserve
Benjamin Hammond
R. M. Tuttle
Driggs
Ida
N. Leek
Jackson
Wyo
J. P. Cunningham
Uintah County
H. M. Ely
Joseph Ferrin
J. M. Harvey
Dubois
A. G. Best
Buick
Pocatello
Washington
Gate City
Binkley and
Mrs Thomas Lowe Dead at Montpelier
News from Pocatello reports the death of Mrs. Thomas Lowe at Montpelier at 7 a m She was the daughter of Mrs Jacob Schmidt of Pocatello and sister to Elise Schmidt and Josephine Schmidt Ill for eight weeks she improved then declined Family rushed to her bedside as funeral plans await final arrangements in Gate City where she was raised
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Pocatello
Montpelier
Thomas Lowe
Jacob Schmidt
Elise Schmidt
Josephine Schmidt
Royal Graft in Montenegro Proclaimed Revolution
Vienna reports a revolutionary movement proclaimed in Montenegro with armed bands marching on the capital. Disorder spreads as Prince Nicholas\'s 1905 constitution and tax drain on public funds are blamed for the uprising and perceived royal corruption.
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Vienna
Montenegro
Nicholas
Strikers Disorderly Spread in Homkaido Mines
In Tokio on April 30 a two thousand miner strike in the Homkaido district led to serious disorders. Strikers burned office buildings and several residences, with numerous injuries reported from clashes with police.
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Tokio
Homkaido
Formal opening of $15 000 hospital in Pocatello
The Pocatello General Hospital opened to the public with 2 to 10 pm viewing hours drawing about 800 visitors. Mrs Weeter and Mrs Anthes welcomed guests at the main entrance as the Civic club's City Improvement department hosted a reception and thanked supporters including Julius Rosenburg of the Pocatello Mercantile Co. Contributions by local physicians and citizens funded a modern hospital with an open operating room and building, reflecting broad community backing led by Mrs. Maines and Mrs George Olmstead.
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Pocatello General Hospital
West Center Street
City Improvement Department
Civic Club
Pocatello
Weeter
Gate City
Idaho
Hacdonor
Kael
General Fund
General Hospital
Maines
George Olmstead
J. C. Weeter
George W. Derr
Fred G. Caldwell
Pocatello Public Schools Report Shows Attendance Figures
City Superintendent Walter R. Siders releases six week report ending April 19 showing 1165 pupils enrolled with 932 in regular attendance and 229 tardiness instances. A note explains dropouts after three consecutive absences and entry stayed on roll for term.
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Pocatello Public Schools
Walter R. Siders
Johnny
Siders
Ice trust guilty says Judge Powell
Judge Powell of the United States circuit court of appeals found People’s Ice and Storage Co. Vannellee Co. Lind’s Mercantile Co. and Kinsey City brewery guilty of maintaining a restraint of trade to limit ice production and fix prices in Kansas City. The ruling covers the high profile ice trust case and hints at forthcoming punishment details.
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Kansas City
Powell
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
People’s Iee and Storage Co
Vannellee Co
Lind’s Mercantile Co
Kinsey City Brewery
Ice Trust
Attempted assassination of President Cabrera in Guatemala
An attempt on President Estrada Cabrera’s life occurred in Guatemala City as he rode in a carriage. A dynamite bomb exploded under the vehicle, killing the horses and wounding General Crenana, chief of staff. The president was unharmed. Suspects fled but authorities guard exit routes.
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Anatemala City
Estrada Cabrera
Crelana
Fire destroys Leesville landmarks in 200000 loss
A large fire in Leesville Louisiana on April 30 caused about 200000 dollars in damage. The blaze engulfed the First National Bank the Bank of Leesville the Vernon News office the City Hotel and the post office.
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Leesville
First National Bank
Bank of Leesville
Vernon News Office
City Hotel
Corey Re-Elected At U S Steel Board Meeting
William F. Corey was re elected president and all officers of United States Steel Corporation were re elected at the annual board meeting in New York on April 30.
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New York
William F. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
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Inggteur
Senator Borak
Hands
ELK Case Continued
East West School School
Corey
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