Memorial urges Congress to sell five mile lands near Pocatello
Pocatello Chamber of Commerce asks Congress to remove the ten dollar per acre minimum on lands within five miles of the city and to authorize sales at their true bid prices. A memorial cites arid land, irrigation costs, and lack of water rights, arguing the minimum price blocks disposal and irrigation development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Deitrich
Alex Hyslop
Col. Ingersoll
Congress
Pocatello
Idaho
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Citizens of
Fort Hall
City of
Interior Department
W. A. Richards
General Land Office
Snake River
In Congress Open Doors Brilliant In Both Chambers
Washington open sessions marked a grand reassembly as the Fifty-seventh Congress convened with sunlit galleries and floral displays. Senate mourned the late James McMillan with roses and palms, while House rows bloomed with decorations and a lively scene as leaders greeted allies and rivals alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
John McMillan
Michigan
McMillan
Burrows
James McMillan
Memorial for New Land Sale to Preserve Irrigation Water
Memorialists urge an act authorizing another sale of lands by the Snake River project. They argue the river is the sole irrigation source for the lands and water is rapidly allocated, risking insufficient supply. They request selling lands at market value with no minimum price to ensure adequate irrigation funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Snake River
Republicans Test Virginia Constitution In Supreme Court
Virginia Republicans hire John G Carlisle to challenge a new state constitution viewed as limiting black voters. In Richmond Justice Fuller and Judge Waddill dismiss Wise v Virginia for lack of federal jurisdiction. appeal anticipated. The suit argues the constitution disenfranchises African Americans and sustains Democratic dominance.
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Washington
Virginia
John G Carlisle
the Treasury
Democratic Party
Republicana
Richmond
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Waddill
Circuit Court
John 8. Wise
Supreme Court
Dewey Resumes Active Sea Duty on Mayflower
Admiral Dewey returns to active command as his four starred pennant is hoisted on the President’s yacht Mayflower at the Washington navy yard. He sails with his staff to oversee maneuvers of a large fleet in the Caribbean Sea.
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Dewey
United States
Philippine
Washington Navy Yard
Carribean
Murderous Turk in Macedonia Massacre Report
Telegraph reports from Geneva confirm a massacre in Macedonia. A London correspondent says most Armenian rebel leaders have been killed by Turkish troops.
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New York
Geneva
Europe
Masascie
Macedonia
Ondex
London
The Curse of Womankind Headache Cure Advertisement
An old classified style ad offers Sherman’s Headeshe cure claiming instant relief for headaches and neural pains. It promises guaranteed results with a 250 pane box and immediate relief, sold by Sprague’s Phonan for public sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Sprague
Phonan
DeWitt’s Little Movers Promote Gentle Liver Cleansing
An old testimonial style ad notes bilious feelings and morning relief after taking DeWitt’s Little Liver Pills before bed. The pills are described as non irritating and effective at moving the bowels and cleansing the liver, with branding attributed to H. H. Whittlesey.
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DeWitt
H. H. Whittlesey
Government Appropriations Totals 589 Million for 1904
Treasury estimates show total appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1904 at 589,189,112 dollars. This is 21,688,576 dollars less than the 1903 appropriation and 38,050,043 dollars below the prior year.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Snowbound at Roosevelt Idaho with winter onslaughts
A Roosevelt Idaho special dated Nov 24 describes heavy snow isolating traffic and pack trains, lessons from snow on high divides, and near snowslides. The town sees a building boom,, Dewey Sunnyside and Fairview mills operate, and local mining makes gains with Fuller Lawrence Ferrington uncovering high grade ore. Voters went to the polls under a light turnout with Democratic leanings. Patrick McMagan and Jones Fuller named justices of the peace and W H Padgett constable.
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Roosevelt
Idaho
Big Creek
Middle Fork
Dewey
Sunnyside
Fairview
Fuller
Lawrence
Ferrington
Congress
Patrick McMagan
Jones Fuller
W. H. Padgett
New Minister Appointed to Colombia Negotiations
Senor Ocncha is relieved as minister to Colombia and Dr. Thomas Perran, present secretary of the legation, will soon be accredited as minister. He has full authority to prosecute negotiations toward the treaty with enlarged powers, signaling improved prospects for the accord.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Castro
Puerto Cabello
Maracaibo
J. M. Hernandez
el Mocho
Saha
Velutini
France
Germany
Venstasian
Washington
Dev
Senor Ocncha
Colombia
Thomas Perran
Legation
Perran
Not Missing Ship Reappears in Port Townsend Craft Mixup
A schooner reported as the long overdue General Siglin from the Berring Sea turned out to be the Volante from the north. The vessels are same size and rig, correcting the prior identification.
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Port Townsend
General Siglin
Berring Sea
Volante
Too Late To Classify Furnished Rooms Ad
Two furnished rooms for light housekeeping offered to apply at this office. Local housing notice lists contact details.
Stephenson Appointed State Engineer for Idaho
James Stephenson of Pocatello is appointed by Governor Hunt to succeed D. W. Ross as state engineer, effective November 30 1902. Stephenson, a Republican and former Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific engineer, will file bond and assume duties in Boise, while Rose’s removal remains unexplained. He departs for Boise to take charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Ross
James Stephenson
Pocatello
Stephenson
State of Idaho
Boise
Idaho
Jas, Stephenson, Jr
F. W. Hunt
Oregon
Omaha
van Rensascar Polytechic
Troy
N. Y
Union Pacific
Short Line
Pew
Morrison
Rose
Married Women Offices Hit by Postmaster Rule
Washington reports consternation as the Postmaster General orders divisions to list all married women on government payrolls. Rumors say unmarried status change could trigger discharge or reduced pay to 900, with officials weighing options on how to handle matrons on rolls.
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Washington
Wynne
A Thanksgiving Dinner Indigestion Warning Ad
An old advertisement notes heavy eating causes indigestion and stomach inflammation. It claims Kodol relieves inflammation protects nerves and cures catarrh, marketing the product as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia and stomach troubles. Bean's Drug Store and H H Whoitlessy promote the remedy.
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Five Mile Limit
Chamber Commerce Memorial
Day
the Tribune
Telegraphic News Report
House
National
Venzuela
Orinoco River
House of Represetatives
Cenned
Pennsylvania
Land
California
Cannon
Illinois
Henderson
Reed
Taylor
Ohio
Carter Glass
Virgiia
Richardson
Committee On Elections
Berlin
Great Britain
Oatsro
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Consal Smith
Manzauares
Orincoc Steamship Company
Orincoc
Fort Lea Castillos
Ciudad Bolivar
Virgina
John G. Carlyle
Turk
Uncle Sam
Snow
James Stephenson Jr
W. C. Ross
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