30 Men Entombed in Burning Mine at Valleyville
McAllister Oklahoma August 26 A severe mine disaster at Hailey coal mine No 1 in Valleyville fifteen miles east of McAllister entombed 25 to 30 foreign miners in the lower mine after a fire started by an oil barrel explosion at 8 30 this morning rescuers report entry blocked and death likely while escaping workers flee the shaft as crowds of kin gather in sorrow.
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Hailey
Oklahoma
McAllister
Okla
Valleyville
Here
Bottle Burst Injures Foreman in Utah Visit
W. H. Lal Smith foreman at Franklin and Hayes bottling works suffered a badly injured left eye when a bottle burst last evening. He and R. J. Hayes sought treatment in Salt Lake City after Dr. Bean attended the scene. Eye injury awaiting full evaluation by specialists.
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Foreman Smith
Franklin & Hayes Bottling Works
Salt Lake
W. H
Lal’’) Smith
R. J. Hayes
Bean
Late Locals and Visits Around Gate City
Power City physician Dr. Noth of American Falls in Gate City on professional business. Miss Josephine Smith and mother travel to Montpelier for a few days. Twin Falls couple J W Vorhees visit with Mrs Vorhees' parents. Mrs Simon Lewis and son return from ten days with Mose Lewis in Montpelier. A Fred Wey of Salt Lake arrives in Pocatello en route to the park with his wife and daughter. Mrs C P Bartlett and Hugh Parker head to Boise to visit sister B E Hiatt. Superintendent G H Olmstead and family move to Yellow Stone park for about ten days. Gus Cannon injured in a runaway at the city dumping ground. Treasury agent J H McDowell passes through en route to Washington. Short Line renovation at division headquarters underway. District Judge Alfred Budge signs orders in Dives & case.
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Power City
Noth
American Falls
Gate City
A. Fred Wey
Wilson
Salt Lake
Pocatello
Zion
V. A. Paul
Capital City
C. P. Bartlett
Hugh Parker
Boise
B. E. Hiatt
G. H. Olmstead
Idaho
Short Line
Yellowstone Park
Wonderland
Father and son drown in Snake River near Blue Lakes
Twin Falls reports I F Tupper and his six year old son drowned while fishing in Snake river about three-quarters mile above Perrine ranch. The boy lured by a large fish, the father leaped after him and was entangled in the line. The father's body was recovered but the boy's body remains missing. Tupper, a local workman, leaves a wife and three children. Citizens contributed 300 to aid the family.
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Twin Falls
I. F. Tupper
Snake River
Perrine
Blue Lakes
Tupper
Daniels vs Ellis and Mower Injunction Against Trespass
The case Daniels versus Ellis and Mower lists Standard and Terrell of this city as attorneys for the plaintiffs. An injunction seeks to restrain trespassing on land in Oneida county near American Falls, Jones to Butte. Superintendent W H Jones of the Montana division of the Short Line met General Superintendent J M Davis en route home from Portland. Davis travels to Butte via Spokane and will return to Pocatello tonight on No 8.
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Downey Idaho Seeks Buyer for Building Lot in New Town
A building lot in the new town of Downey Idaho goes on sale in September. Prospective buyers are invited to secure a site in the planned community, with location details and pricing to be announced.
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Downey
Idaho
Yellowstone Park Excursion Ends Season 1908
Rates cover hotel and stage expenses along with railroad fare. This will be the last excursion for the 1908 season. Inquiries and rates available from O. B. L. agents.
Building Lot Sale in Downey Tao Town Site
A building lot in the new town site of Downey Tao is offered for sale starting September. Prospective buyers may submit bids through the local land office, with auction details and terms to be announced.
Nebraska Is for Taft Says Gillespie Rout Predicted
E E Gillespie of Boise, recently in Washington, predicts a November rout of Bryan forces. He cites three potent forces he says will drive Nebraska to Taft: Governor George L Sheldon, William Hayward, and Victor Rosewater with the Omaha Bee. He notes Idaho’s Dubois worries the Peerless One faces.
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E. E. Gillepsie
Bryan
EE. E. Gillespie
Boise
Washington
Pocatello
Gillespie
Lincoln
Neb
Congress
Nebraska
Taft
George L. Sheldon
Commonwealth
National Republican Committee
William Hayward
National Committee
University of Nebraska
Victor Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Idaho Democratic
Dubois
Idaho Weather Forecast For Thursday Warm Trend
Northern Idaho remains fair tonight with a chance of warmer conditions on Thursday as southern Idaho also expects fair skies and warmer temps. Yesterday's data show a maximum of 71 and a minimum of 49 with no precipitation. overall precipitation this year totals 10.98 inches. William Bell, Observer.
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Idaho
William Bell
Assessments in Gem State and 1908 levies change
The 1908 special levies in Idaho include six levies set by the legislature and two fixed by the board. Fixed by the board are the bond deficiency tax and the university rebuilding and equipment sinking fund. Two levies were dropped for 1908 as funds were paid in full: the state wagon road sinking fund and the county indebtedness levy.
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Idaho Rebuilding and Equipment Sinking Fund
State Wagon Road
Downey Idaho Sale Site Announcement
A site in Downey Idaho is slated for sale on September 5th as part of local auction notices.
Wanted Night Clerk at Harkness Hotel
Classified notice seeking a night clerk for the Harkness Hotel located in McCammon Idaho. Apply with references and begin shift duties as soon as possible. Salary and benefits negotiable based on experience.
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Harkness Hotel
McCammon
Idaho
Oxford Busy Harvest with Weather Delays and Visitors
Oxford Idaho harvests are active with headers and binders working despite thunder showers delaying alfalfa and grain. Visitors include Albert Merrill and family from Oakley, W E Fisher from Emmett, and George L. Farrell from Logan. Local sons welcomed. hay and cattle outlook strong. fruit crop light due to frosts. cream shipments to Salt Lake and Ogden continue. Oxford reservoir waters aid farming.
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Oxford
Ida
Albert Merrill
Oakley
Idaho
Merrill
Bishop
N. R. Lewis
W. E. Fisher
Emmett
W. F. Fisher
George L. Farrell
Logan
Utah
Charles Croshaw
C. le Roy Lewis
Jesse Hobson
Salt Lake
Ogden
Pocatello Floral Conservatory Advertises Spring Stock
Pocatello Idaho promotes a full line of nursery stock including shade trees fruit trees hardy shrubs and rose plants to be carried in the spring at North Sixteenth Avenue in Pocatello.
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Pocatello
Bannock Engineering Moves Head Offices to Pocatello
An amendment to the articles of incorporation lists J. P. Congdon E. B. Anderson W. P. Havener W. E. Duckering and R. E. Bigelow as officers stockholders changing the principal place of business to Pocatello which has always been the principal place of business and is now official.
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Bannock Engineering Company
Pocatello
Nampa
J. P. Congdon
E. 8. Anderson
W. P. Havener
W. E. Duckering
RE. P. Bigelow
Roy Porter to Run Island Park Fishing Resort Train Pickup
Roy Porter will meet the daily train at Island Park station and use a mountain wagon to transport fishers to his famous Island Park fishing resort.
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Island Park
Roy Porter
Excursions to Pacific Coast Announced for Summer
Daily trips run from June 1 to September 15 inviting travelers to the Pacific coast with details on ash handling and excursion particulars.
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Pacific Coast
Study Prompt on Regular American Pilsener Effects
The request advises obtaining a case of American Pilsener Beer and consuming it regularly to note beneficial effects. It lacks scientific basis and could promote unsafe drinking practices. no health claims or recommendations should be inferred or used.
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Montpelier
Josephine Smith
J. W. Vorhees
City
Simon Lewis and Son
Mose Lewis
Lewis
Gus Cannon
Holmes & Company
Dr. Adams
J. H. McDowell
Treasury Department
Federal
la Grande
Provo
Bear Lake County
Alfred Budge
Dives
Win
al Morrison
W. J. Burke
Silver Creek
Shoshone
Hailey Branch
Tribune
Harriet Farley
Jack Burns
Farley
Kenosha
Wis
Harriet
Charles Johnson
General Hospital
Wright
Adams
Johnson
Idaho Consolidated Power Company
Mr. Johnson
Tao
Gem State
S.S.S. San Boop
Moonligne
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Ferndell
Kane’s Grocery
Holmes
Oxford News
The
Alfred H. Lindquist
Main Street
Yellowstone
Wylie
Sive
Park
Idaho Wople
Wylie Permanent Camping Company
Yellowstone Station
Peet Gr. Bal
Montana
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