Congress convenes in Washington as Cannon is renominated
The sixtieth Congress opened with social spectacle in the Capitol. Speaker Cannon was re elected by Republicans, with Williams gaining 154 votes, amid formal adjournments for deceased members and remarks stressing restrained, prudent legislation and limited federal powers.
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Joe Cannon
John Sharp Williams
Washington
Cannon
Treasury
Congress
States
Russian court martial sentences mutineers at Vladivostok
The Vladivostok port court martial found twenty one defendants guilty of mutiny and sentenced them to death. Thirty four were sentenced to the galleys, one hundred forty imprisoned for various terms, and five acquitted.
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Vladivostok
Oklahoma Legislature Opens in Guthrie with Caucus Planned
Oklahoma's first legislature convened in Guthrie as Governor Charles W. Haskell prepared to deliver his message tomorrow. Democrats in control planned a caucus to decide a definite program of procedure.
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Guthrie
Okla
Dee
Oklahoma
Charles W. Haskell
Hartje Loses Point In Divorce Plea
The Superior Court refused A Augustus Hartje of Pittsboro a re argument in his suit for divorce from wife Mary Scott Hartje. The ruling suggests an appeal to the state supreme court.
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Philadelphia
A. Augustus Hartje
Pittsboro
Mary Scott Hartje
State Supreme Court
Piano care services advertised in city column
Cleaning dyeing and curling pianos offered by Mrs Armstrong at 242 West enter.
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Mra. Armstrong
West
Eldred Promoted to Idaho Division in Oregon Short Line
The Montana division trainmaster post is abolished and C M Hunt resigns as Idaho division trainmaster. L Ebaird, longtime north end trainmaster, is named to lead the Idaho division. W H Jones, Superintendent, will handle Montana division matters from now on. December 2 1907 notices confirm Eldred’s appointment and Hunt’s resignation.
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C. M. Hunt
Montana
Oregon
W. HL. Jones
Pocatello
Idaho
C. L. Eldred
Minidoka
Malheur Valley
Thaw Trial Postponed to January 6 in White Murder Case
The second trial term in the murder case of Stanford White against Harry K. Thaw was, in New York, postponed today to January 6.
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New York
Hace Thaw
Stanford White
Horne to Answer Charge of Murder
Kansas City man H J Groves editor of the Kansas City Post died after being shot November 23 by General Richard Horne. Horne, out on bail at his Marshal Missouri home, will be arrested and returned to Kansas City on murder charges. He was a veteran newspaper man and chief editorial writer and stockholder at the paper. He claimed he was asked to resign and that he had been left penniless by blocked funds from the paper.
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Kansas City
H. J. Groves
Kansas City Post
Richard Horne
General Horne
Marshal
Missona
Post
Pocatello Teacher Heads to Iowa Funeral After Tragic Loss
Miss Rhea, a sixth grade teacher in Pocatello, learned Saturday night that her father was killed in Iowa. She left on No. 6 with Prof. Axline of Albion State Normal School and her brother in law to attend the funeral.
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Rhea
Pocatello Public Schools
Iowa
Prof
Axline
Albion State Normal School
Pettibone Trial Proceedings Resume in Boise
The Pettibone murder trial resumed in Boise Idaho. The examination of salesmen continued as the state accepted a number of witnesses and the defense began questioning prospective jurors before the court adjourned until 2 oclock.
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Boise
Idaho
Dee
George A. Pettibone
Ford Trial Resumes in San Francisco After Holiday Delay
The second trial of Tirey L. Ford, general counsel for United Railways, resumes after a one month pause due to Governor Gilletts holiday proclamations to protect banks. Ford faces bribery charges over an overhead trolley franchise with supervisors.
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San Francisco
Tirey L. Ford
United Railways
Gillett
Walsh Trial Postponed in Chicago Bank Misappropriation Case
The trial of John R. Walsh, charged with misappropriating Chicago National Bank funds, was postponed until December 9 due to a juror's illness.
Fate in jury's hands in Mrs Bradley murder trial
Washington reports defense attorney Hoover argued Mrs Annie M Bradley killed former Utah senator Arthur Brown denying home disruption claim. He alleged Brown pressed illegal relations and insanity evidence. defense rested with Judge Powers also presenting. Government closing by District Attorney Baker. case sent to jury at 4 17 p m.
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Washington
George A. Hoover
Annie M. Bradley
Arthur Brown
Utah
Judge Powers
Baker
Mr. Hoover
Salt Lake City
Fifty Entombed in Mine Near Mononcahela City
Pittsburg Pa Dec 2 The number of men entombed in the Naomi mine of the United Coal company near Mononcahela City is now said to be fifty Hope that they will be rescued is gradually dwindling A large force of rescuers reached the nineteenth entry but poisonous gases slow progress
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Pittsburg
Naomi
United Coal Company
Mononcahela City
Log Rolling Event Set for Idaho Falls Woodmen Meet
Idaho Falls hosts the Modern Woodmen class adoption on December 9 and 10 with a full program. Activities include a depot march to the hall, a Keys to City address by Mayor Platt, drill contests, log rolling, a banquet, and a grand ball. An estimated 1000 Woodmen and guests are expected, aided by two-cent fare rates.
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Idaho Falls
Depot
Hall
Platt
Fuller
J. M. Stevens
Blackfoot
J. D. Millsap
St. Anthony
T. W. Bartley
Moscow
Royal Neighbors
Military Hall
Masonic Hall
Populists Call National Convention for 1908 Nominees
James E. Ferris, national chairman, issues the official call for the Populist party to hold its national convention in St. Louis on April 2, 1908. He attacks the two old parties for entangling alliances with enemies of the government and urges an independent party to achieve reform.
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Ferris
Wreck on B & O passenger train kills three
Three passengers were killed and about a dozen injured when an east bound Baltimore & Ohio passenger train was side wiped by derailed freight cars near Shenandoah Junction as it passed a switch at high speed. Most injuries are not lifethreatening and survivors are expected to recover.
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Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
Shenandoah Junction
Horsethief Smith Bound Over For Indian Liquor Charge
Felix Smith known as Horsethief Smith faced a federal charge for selling whiskey to an Indian. He waived examination before U S Commissioner Fred G Caldwell and was bound over with $100 bond to appear before the federal grand jury. failure to secure surety sends him back to jail.
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Felix Smith
Smith
United States
Fred G. Caldwell
Federal Grand Jury
Pocatello Second Team Defeats Blackfoot Second Team 10–6
In a Saturday contest at Academy field Blackfoot second team lost 10 to 6 to Pocatello second team. Blackfoot quarterback executed a 20 yard drop kick a highlight of the game. A return meeting is likely at Blackfoot on December 7.
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Blackfoot High School
Pocatello High
Academy Field
Pocatello
Blackfoot
Light Court Session in Bannock County Delays Evans Murder Case
Judge Alfred Budge opens a Winter Term session in Bannock county with a light docket counting one burglary and one forgery case. Evans the accused shooter of Bob Jackson at McCammon may not be arraigned this term due to wounds and frail condition. coroner Dr. Howard notes a draining jaw and neck wound with healing but weak state. Various civil disputes proceed with continued or demurred actions and deadlines set for amended complaints and responses.
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Evans
Alfred Budge
Bannock
Bob Jackson
McCammon
Howard
Julge Budge
Creer
Burdick
Bernard
State
Oxford Village
Dee
Purkey
Harkness
Smith
Feeney
Bancroft Land & Irrigation Company
Schwanweldt
Ilong
Wakefield
Kelly
Mack
Lowe
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