Hideous murder near Downey station shocks Pocatello
The body of a man identified as Bruce, once a fiddler in Pocatello, was found a mile north of Downey station. Coroner Bean and Deputy Sheriff Griffith reported three head wounds and a staged charred scene suggesting murder to cover the crime. An inquest returned a verdict based on the evidence with no suspect named.
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Silver and Democratic Conventions in Reno Face Fusion Uncertainty
In Reno on August 25 the Silver Party and Democratic state conventions prepare to nominate a congressional hopeful and a full state ticket. Democrats press Sadler's gubernatorial bid while Sparks and Danage vie for Congress. Lem Allen seeks the governorship as the factions clash over fusion prospects.
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Sadler
John Sparks
Dandage
Congress
Lem Allen
Bank Robbery at Virat National Bank in Aberdeen
Aberdeen August 25 The Virat National Bank was robbed of 800 in silver on Sunday night. Robbers cut a hole in the vault through the side.
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Atoel
Roosevelt Accepts Invitation to Brotherhood Biennial
Grand Secretary Frank A. Arnold announces President Roosevelt accepted the invitation to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen biennial session in Chattanooga. He says the president's letter was received by Acting Grand Master Hanrahan and confirms attendance.
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Roosevelt
Frank A. Arnold
Brotherhood of Locomotive Piremen
Hanrahan
Brotherhood
Chatanooga
Negro Lynched in Raleigh After Assault Victim Dies
Tom Jones, a Black man, was lynched today in Raleigh after abducting him from captors following the brutal assault on Mrs. Will Smith of Springs. The whipping mob delivered deadly justice as authorities offered no resistance.
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Ohio legislature meets in extraordinary session
Columbus August 26 The Ohio legislature convenes to enact municipal government laws and restore lost jurisdiction to the supreme court. The governor has submitted a municipal code bill prepared under his direction and recommends its enactment.
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Supreme Court
Ambush on Luzon Leaves Constabulary Casualties
Ten native constabulary members were ambushed near Magdalena in Sorso gon by sixty La drones. One constable killed, two wounded, three captured. Seventy constabulary pursue the attackers as cholera statistics show rising cases and deaths across Luzon with undercounted totals.
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Luzon
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Prominent Lawyer John C. Bullitt Dies in Philadelphia
Philadelphia August 25 John OC Bullitt a prominent lawyer long identified with public affairs died today of apoplexy He was 78 years old Bullitt framed the present Philadelphia city charter.
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John OC. Bullitt
Bullitt
Eagles Urge Fraternal Meeting Friday Night
All members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles are requested to attend the lodge room Friday night for a regular meeting with important business. Visiting members are cordially invited. J. B. Hicks, Worthy President.
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J. B. Hicks
Republican State Convention Opens Amid Liveliest Fight in Years
Sacramento August 25 The Republican convention convened at noon with a sharp contest expected. Gage and Pardes foreshadow backing Congressman Metcalf for chairman while rival gubernatorial hopefuls rally behind Lieutenant Governor Neff.
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Pardes
No War Ships Surrender in Rockport Maneuvers
Rockport Mass August 25 there were no war vessels today. The naval maneuvers ended yesterday with the surrender of the attacking fleet and the ships sailed westward toward Woods Hall Newport and New London where army and navy maneuvers will be prepared.
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Woods' Hall
Newport
New London
Roosevelt Speaks in Lynn Mass before 150000
Thousands from surrounding counties greeted President Roosevelt in Lynn Massachusetts as factories closed at noon. About 150000 people lined the streets while cheers rolled as the President spoke briefly and then boarded a train to Boston.
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Roosevelt
Boston
Punish the Heathen Edict Seeks Murderers of Missionaries
An August 25 edict orders punishment for the killers of English missionary Lewis and Australian Bruce near Chen Chen in Hunan. The government regrets the deaths and vows reparation amid rumors of a superstitious mob attack tied to cholera fears. The missionaries had been welcomed at Chen Chon before the assault.
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Bruce
Chen Chen
Hu Nan
Chen Choa
Chen Chon
President visits Nahant to address crowd at library
Teddy at Nahant Massachusetts August 25 reports the town committee meeting Senator Lodge’s estate to escort the President to the Nahant public library. The President was greeted with cheers and delivered a brief address before departing by carriage toward Lynn.
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Senator Lodge
Nahant Public Library
Lynn
Special Policeman Stabbed During Rescue Amid Strike Riot
Shenandoah and Hazelton reports say a Lehigh Valley Coal special policeman, William Sheach, was stabbed while rescuing his nonunion son from a mob of about 3000 strikers. General Gobin said no settlement signs emerged and urged restraint during talks with operators. Tamaqua notes heavy UMW patrols at Panther Creek as nonunion workers are discouraged from returning.
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Shenandoah
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Auy
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Lehigh Valley Coal Company
William Sheach
Tamaqua
Penn
Have United Mine Workers
Panther Creek Valley
Colon in Danger Fears Rebels Gain at Isthmian Town
The British steamer Orinoco reports growing rebel strength in Colombia and heightened activity near the isthmus. Authorities fear the garrison at Celen may not hold the town.
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Jamaica
Colombia
Celen
Oxford News Letter Highlights Threshing, Rumors, and Local Events
Oxford reports light wheat yields as threshers work hard and alfalfa stacks grow. Local jurors J Y Boice and J J Crewshaw sit in Pocatello District Court while Ray Fisher near Boise tests Naval Academy entry. A Bowman creamery absence fuels talk of attachments as pay delays loom. Leander Hoive prepares for eastern mission amid a two night minstrel show fraud claim and Moeller photo gallery arrival.
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Oxford Creamery
J. Y. Peire
Pocatello
Oxford
Clifton
Treasureton
Boundary Change Adds Chickasaw to Oklahoma
Washington reports the interior department approved the Johnson and Kidder survey locating the ninety eighth meridian four miles east of the existing boundary between Oklahoma and the Chickasaw nation. This annexes Chickasaw, a key commercial and railroad hub, to Oklahoma and signals a lengthy legal battle likely to reach the U S Supreme Court.
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Interior Department
Johnson and Kidder
Oklahoma
Chickasaw Nation
Indian Territory
Chickasaw
United States Supreme Court
Cash Millinery Mrs Wine Adopts Cash System
The Cash Millinery Mrs Wine has adopted the cash system and will thereby be able to sell very close. She invites the public as well as customers to call and see her large and well selected stock.
Gubernatorial Race in Idaho Courts Divided Delegations
The Statesman reports a split in county delegations affecting the Idaho gubernatorial contest. Hunt faces Boise and Lippencott competition with uncertain outcomes, needing cross county support to claim a first ballot nomination. Boise and Kootenai seek new candidates, raising chances of no first-ballot result.
New Richmond Delivers Gubernatorial Delegation Instructions
The Democratic county convention of Beise county directs delegates to back J. A. Lippencott for governor at the state convention with a change in nomination while Governor Hunt remains the second choice. Washington county backs Jackson. Elmore county ends with Martin Wing victory despite a contested delegation.
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J. A. Lippencott
Hunt
Boise County
Hent
Lippencott
Washington County
Jackson
Hant
Elmore County
Martin Wing
Fort Hall Agent Describes School Roundups of Shoshone Bannock Youth
Major A F Caldwell, Indian agent at Fort Hall, reports that reservation police seize the "young and rising generation" for the coming school year. He describes resistance by parents and tribes, including fights with officers, and notes the roundups take about three weeks with the agent paid during the effort.
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New England
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Indian Rights Association
Uncle Sam
Fort Hall
Imposing Masonic Temple Corner Stone Ceremony
Grand Master Chase of the Idaho Masons leads an imposing ceremony as Portneuf Lodge No. 1s lays the corner stone of the new Masonic Temple. A Grand Lodge session convened at the East Side lodge room, with a full procession along Center and Lander streets and visitors from multiple regions in attendance.
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Masonic Temple
Portneuf Lodge No. 1S
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A. M
Grand Lodge of Idaho
Lander
Railroad Rates From Chicago to Western Points
Rates for September and October apply from Chicago to Huntington, intermediate points and listed cities. Chicago to Bloomington 29.50, Peoria 28.50, St. Louis 27.00, Kansas City Leavenworth Atchison St Joseph Counol Biaffa and Omaha 22.50, Sioux City St Paul Minneapolis 25.40. A. B. Mattson, Agent.
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