American Cruiser Lands Marines to Guard Port au Prince
The American cruiser Des Moines arrived at Port au Prince as foreign sailors and marines bolster protection for foreign quarters amid fears of a government rebels clash. General Simon leads about six thousand troops about 30 miles away, with artillery and machine guns. President Alexis may resign and name Turenne Jean Gilles as successor.
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Simon
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Des
Revolutionary Movement
Petit Grave
Alexis
Turenne Jean Gilles
Convention Committee Meets National Woolgrowers Plans
The convention committee in Bannock hotel discussed progress toward the forty fifth annual National Woolgrowers show in Idaho City January 14 to 16 1909. Reports covered finances transport car accommodations badges advertising prize list and exhibit space with a goal of about 4500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Woolgrowers’ Association
Bannock
J. H. Daniger
Church
Finance Committee
Gate City
Charles E. Brooks
Transportation Committee
Harriman
of America
Richard Douglas
Walker
National Association
Pocatello
Helena
Chicago
Hearing on tariff revision attracts soap and textile groups
Washington December 1 The house ways and means committee held hearings on tariff revision with focus on cotton manufactures and silk goods. Large soap industry delegations attended. about 86 percent of U S soap manufacturers with over 75 million dollars in capital were present and a brief arguing the tallow tariff is unjust was to be prepared. They urged no duties on cocoanut oil alkali soda ash and caustic soda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
United States
Extension of the Civil Service for Fourth Class Postmasters
Washington December 1 The president ordered all fourth class postmasters in states east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio into the classified service. All future appointees for those offices must pass civil service exams while current postmasters keep their jobs. Over 15 000 postmasters are affected as the plan aims to extend the classified service to offices paying under a thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Post Office Department
Teachers Examination Announces County Held by Grace Loughran
Miss Grace Loughran county superintendent will hold a teachers examination in the High School assembly room on Thursday Friday and Saturday for first second and third grade certificates. Thursday covers history civil government reading spelling physiology. Friday covers arithmetic geography state constitution school law grammar and theory and practice. Saturday covers general history algebra and rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Loughran
Pocatello Sheep Show debate over prize eligibility rules
The committee debated restricting trophy eligibility to sheep owned by exhibitors six months before entry. Proponents argued it would attract top U S and imported stock, while Chairman Douglas resisted changes. The exhibits committee was empowered to act, with judges to decide on purchases for breeding versus exhibition. Adjournment, with further reports expected at 8 p m.
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Pocatello Show
Walker
Pocatello
America
Exhibits
Douglas
Four Armed Men Rob Passengers On Third Avenue Street Car
Four desperadoes armed with revolvers held up a crowded street car on lower Third avenue early today. They throttled and robbed the conductor, terrorized passengers, and escaped with purses, watches, and small bills after blocking the exit. The robbers fled as screams arose from frightened riders leaving the dance hall crowd.
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New York
Lower
Third Avenue
May Wheat Closes at $1.0625 in Chicago Trade
Chicago on December 1 reports May wheat finishing at 1 dollar 9 5/8 cents. Prices reflect day’s market activity with grain futures settling after trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Navy Names Herbert Satterlee Secretary Aide
Herbert L. Satterlee of New York, J Pierpont Morgan’s son in law, accepts appointment to succeed Mr Newberry as assistant secretary of the navy. Mr Newberry sworn in today and will attend cabinet. Mr Metcalf leaves for California to rest and recover.
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Herbert L. Satterlee
Morgan
Mr. Newberry
Washington
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Chief Biggy Drowned In San Francisco Bay
Police officials named A. D. Cuttler as temporary chief of police after the death of Chief William Biggy who drowned last night off Alcatraz island. Bay searches continue as recovery efforts proceed with no body found yet.
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San Francisco
A. D. Cuttler
William Biggy
Alcatraz Island
Chief Biggy
Governor Brady Urges Local Option and Direct Primary Laws
Governor elect Brady declares plans to push enactment of a local option law and a direct primary law in Idaho. He outlines a Carey act reform proposal and favors appointing a three member commission to manage Carey act affairs to save state funds. Brady notes he has not chosen appointments and will judge candidates carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Idaho
Carey Act Land Commission
Boise Statesman
Pocatello
State Land Board
Land Board
Question of fair rates discussion on railroad profit averaging
J A Reeves Oregon Short Line freight agent argues for profit averaging in freight charges noting tariffs arise from long negotiation among shippers and railroads. He cites law and industry practice, insists rates reflect community needs, and invites further discussion with patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Reeves
Oregon Short Line
Salt Lake Tribune
Reeves
Oregon
Mr. Reeves
Chicago
Nebraska
Utah
Keefe Named Commissioner General of Immigration
Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit was appointed commissioner general of immigration to succeed the late Frank P. Sargent. Keefe serves as president of the International Longshoremen's Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniel J. Keefe
Detroit
Frank P. Sargent
Keefe
International Longshoremen’s Union
Postmaster Moore Visits Pocatello
C. C. Moore, postmaster at St Anthony, is a business visitor in Pocatello today staying at the Bannock hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Moore
St. Anthony
Pocatello
Bannock
Pine Bluff Fears Riverfront Destruction Threat to City Land and Buildings
After an all night struggle against the Arkansas river, Pine Bluff faces possible destruction of the Jefferson hotel, courthouse and other structures valued at five million dollars. If waters continue, much of the business district could be wiped out. a riverfront land section north of the courthouse is slipping toward the river. Secretary Wright has been asked to permit changing the river’s course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Bluff
Ark
Arkansas
Jefferson Hotel
Court House
War Wright
Flood conditions ease in Oklahoma with limited deaths
Guthrie Oklahoma December 1 reports flood conditions improving as rivers fall but a washout early today broke a natural gas main feeding Oklahoma City and Guthrie. Both cities lack fuel and nearly all factories are closed.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma City
Sudden Death of Estimable Woman Annie Shaw
Mrs. Annie Shaw aged 60 widow of Joseph Shaw died suddenly at 6 last night at 605 North Harrison avenue. Cause was rheumatism of the heart. Interment likely Friday or Saturday. She leaves two sons Joseph Jr and James and three daughters Maggie Mrs H E McFarland Needles Cal Mrs J B Seaton Needles Cal and Mrs J K Laprade Winslow Ariz. She was a longtime Episcopal parishioner and widely beloved. The bereaved children receive many condolences.
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Annie Shaw
Joseph Shaw
North
Harrison Avenue
Shaw
Maggie
H. E. McFarland
Rawlings
Wyo
J. B. Seaton
Needles
Cal
J. K. Laprade
Winslow
Ariz
McFarland
Seaton
California
Missionary Meeting Planned by Congregational Ladies
The Congregational church ladies hold their monthly missionary meeting Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Siders home on North Garfield avenue. The program includes a paper by Mrs. Lowrie and other members on the topic Social Evils of Islam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Congregational Church
Siders
Garfield Avenue
Aid Society to Meet at Mrs Gray's Home
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. C. W. Gray at 736 East Center Street on Wednesday afternoon.
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Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
First Presbyterian Church
C. W. Gray
East Center Street
Williams Returns From Hailey on Clipper Minle Business
T. S. Williams is home from Hailey after a business trip connected with the Clipper Minle case, though he holds no vice cano dent position.
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T. S. Williams
Hailey
Cano Dent
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Wheat Market
NAVY
Newberry
Victor Metcalf
Biggy
Supreme Court
Cleisthenes
Short Line
Sargent
Secretary of War
Wright
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