Mystery of Missing Valuables at Mrs Wood Estate
Philadelphia reports say valuables valued at 50 000 to 75 000 disappeared from the late Mrs George Wood's Philadelphia home after her death on October 13. Items include 75 000 in jewelry, 15 000 in a copy of an old master painting, furs Paris gowns hats and opera cloaks. Police say items not stolen may reflect an inflated fortune and debts.
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New York
Herald
Philadelphia
Paris
George Wood
North Broad Street
Wood
Girard Trust Company
Oman
Free Education Plan Seeks Million Dollar Whitman Fund
Judge D W Standrod leads a committee to raise one million dollars for a fund to educate one eligible youth from each county in Idaho Washington and Oregon at Greater Whitman College. Dean A W Hendrick explains the plan aims to provide limited yearly admissions with strict oversight to prevent pauperization.
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D. W. Standrod
First National Bank
Pocatello Commercial Club
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Creater Whitman College
A. W. Hendrick
Greater Whitman
Pocatello Rail Schedule Revisions Take Effect December 6
The Short Line updates affect 31 trains including No 5 the Chicago Portland fast mail now arriving 5 05 am and departing 5 45 am. No 9 No 2 No 6 No 8 and No 10 also shift times with minor changes to arrivals and departures. The new card goes into effect at 12 05 a m Sunday December 6.
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Pocatello
Green River
Overland Limited
Union Pacific
Huntington
Engineer Blamed in Train Collision Probe
The Union Pacific special board of inquiry reports that the November 10 collision near Rome caused ten deaths due to improper air manipulation by Engineer Lehre. The investigation, first of its kind with U.S. Army officers, found he lacked pressure to control the train in an emergency.
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Cheyenne
Union Pacific Railroad
George M. Randall
Frank D. Baldwin
Bome
Lehre
United States Army
Noted jockey Clem Jenkins dies at 34 in hospital
San Francisco reports the death of Clem Jenkins at age 34 from appendicitis. A famed rider once praised as Europe’s top jockey, Jenkins rode for royalty including King Edward and Emperor William. His remarkable week with nineteen winner rides at Tanforan remains a record.
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San Francisco
Clem"’ Jenkins
Jenkins
Europe
Edward
Emperor William
Tanforan
Prince Poniatowski
Plan Referred to Overseers for Perpetual Funding
The proposal seeks a large endowment to keep the plan perpetual. A committee of the board of overseers including Judge Thomas Burke Rev F J Van Horn Judge W W Cotton W M Ladd Drew W Standrod Judge George Turner and Professor A W Hendrick will study the plan and report at the June overseers meeting.
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Board of Overseers
Thomas Burke
F. J. van Horn
Seattle
W. W. Cotton
W. M. Ladd
Portland
Drew W. Standrod
Pocatello
George Turner
Spokane
A. W. Hendrick
After dinner Mints 15e at Holmes and Co Saturday
A Saturday sale lists after dinner mints priced 15e per item at Holmes and Company. Limited to that day only.
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Holmes & Co
Foul murder mystery rocks Colorado town
Eighteen year old Maggie Garcia is missing as authorities probe a quadruple murder at the Garcia home on Vortis creek near Trinidad. The dead include Garcias and a friend. Francisco Martin, Maggie’s suitor, disappears after being ordered away and is sought as a possible kidnapper or killer. Police connect him to the case and report he claimed wealth as a New Mexico sheep owner.
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Trinidad
Colo
Casino Garcia
Vortis Creek
Garcia
Viviana Careta
Torrivia Garcia
Luis Gurrule
Maggie Garcia
Francisco Martin
Maggie
Martinez
New Mexico
Trolley Smashup Kills Motorman In Dense Fog
In Seattle on December 5 a head on collision of two heavily loaded trolley cars on the University line left a motorman dead and about thirty passengers injured. The outbound car carried seventy passengers and the inbound over a hundred as front sections were smashed and crews and passengers trapped in wreckage.
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Seattle
University Line
Cruiser Yankee Sinks Near Pennese Island
New Bedford Massachusetts December 5 The United States cruiser Yankee which was floated yesterday after weeks aground sank early today off Pennese Island One hundred fifty sailors were landed safely The vessel lay in shoal water under storm conditions and may be raised.
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New Bedford
Mass
Yankee
Buzzards’ Bay
Penikese Island
Revolutionary Army Marches into Port au Prince
The revolutionary army of about 5,000 soldiers entered Port au Prince at dawn led by General Anton Simon. The procession was orderly and discipline was praised as the troops arrived to an ovation.
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Port AU Prince
Revolutionary Army
Anton Simon
Local Smith Premier Visible Typewriter Draws Enthusiasts
A. L. Armstrong, manager in this territory for Smith-Premier Typewriter Co, showcases the latest Smith Premier Visible in the city. Enthusiasts view the new machine and praise its features.
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A. L. Armstrong
Smith-Premier Typewriter Co
Smith- Premier
W Darling of Darlington Guest at the Pacific
W Darling of Darlington, renowned town builder, visits the Pacific hotel as a guest. Observers note his reputation for developing municipal projects and shaping urban design in Darlington.
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W. Darling of
Darlington
the Pacific
Taft Warns of Resource Waste in Mining Growth
President-elect Taft’s telegram to the American Mining Congress urges wise guidance of the booming mining industry He notes mining’s national wealth contribution and freight share and warns against waste of forests soils minerals and other resources. He stresses public conscience and government support to steer progress.
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Pittsburg
Taft
American Mining Congress
United States
Prometheus, Largest Steel Ship Launched at Mare Island
The Prometheus, a 12,500 ton steel collier built to supply coal to U S Navy battleships, was launched at Mare Island Navy Yard Vallejo Calif on December 5. Naval Constructor H A Evans led rapid construction begun October 17 as spectators filled the docks and yards in holiday dress.
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Vallejo
Calif
Uncle Sam
Mare Island Navy Yard
H. A. Evans
Officials Return From Montana Trip Amid Preparations
Acting Superintendent Armstrong and Division Engineer Roberts returned from an official trip over the north end. Chief Clerk James Gray visited Ogden yesterday. Short Line carpenters are enclosing the baggage shed at the depot today in preparation for cold weather.
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Armstrong
Montana
Roberts
North End
James Gray
Ogden
Traveling salesman R A Ure visits tanneek
Salt Lake based traveling man R A Ure is a guest at the tanneek as he interviews the local trade during a regional outreach tour.
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R. A. Ure
Salt Lake
Man From Spokane Stops At Bannock On Gate City Visit
Dedney of Spokane was seen at the Bannock last night during a Gate City business trip. He traced downtown activity and interacted with local merchants as part of his mission.
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Dedney
Spokane
the Bannock
Gate City
Elks Lodge of Sorrow Services Slated Tomorrow Evening
Elks lodges nationwide plan annual Lodge of Sorrow tributes to departed brothers with toll call and speeches. In Poentello services begin at 8 pm in the lodge room with Dr. C B Steely delivering the eulogy, Sammes Orchestra providing music, and local vocalists performing.
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ELKS
Elks Lodge
Elks’ Lodge
Poentello
C. B. Steely
Sammes
Sammna’ Orchestra
Thanatopsis
B. Ruler
Ferguson
Edward Schaeffor
Samme
Eulogy
Steely
Jesus, Redeemer
Florence Downing Ritual
Dutch Lands Prize Trout Sets Big Portneuf Record
Lebehrs wins Portneuf trout prize with an eleven pound ten ounce fish caught at the mouth of the Portneuf River below Pocatello. The capture breaks the prior Portneuf record and tops previous season prizes, with Lebehrs using a folding canvas boat and a Ben Bean lure.
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Portnes
L. A
Intermountain
Portneuf
Pocatello
Bean Hardware Company
Ike Walton
Ben Bean
Ira Wood
Mr. Lehrbas
Harry Wade
The
H. G
Lehrbas
Ben Ban
Ben
Bean
Wade
Walt Hodson
Lebbas
Harry Kinport
Harry
Brady in Pocatello Sets Boise Home as Official Residence
Governor elect Jamies H. Brady, returning from Boise, says he will use the Eoff residence there as his official home during his administration while keeping a portion of his Pocatello property. He expects most work to be in Boise and notes the high cost of two homes. He has not pressed for a special legislative session, pending Governor Gooding’s view on necessity.
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Jamies H. Drady
Boise
Pocatello
Tribune
Eoff
Brady
Gooding
Wheat Market Close in Chicago May Wheat
Chicago May wheat closed at a dollar ten and three eighths to three quarters, reflecting modest gains for the session. Traders watched market moves as prices firmed on early demand signals and supply concerns echoed from exporters.
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Chicago
Dee
Court Adjourns Till Next Monday In District Court
Judge Budge adjourned the December term of district court until next Monday morning. The calendar opens with the Stangle-Frey cases and includes Ellis Flint vs Standlev et al. A divorce decree was signed in Hoagland vs Hoagland. Quincy Manchester-Sargent Co. sued Edwin Renee for $200.18 in a matter of ware and merchandise.
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Budge
Stangle-Frey
Ellis Flint
J. A. Standlevy
John QQ. Hoagland
Lizzie Hoaland
W.H. Lockhart
Quincy
Manchester-Sargent Co
New Jersey
Edwin Renee
W. H. Lockhart
Allemey
Hi Wenry’s Minstrels at the Auditorium
Hi Wenry’s minstrels form a first class company to appear at the Auditorium on Tweedy in December. A new scenic display features heavy satine brocades and plush wardrobes with comedians singers band dancers and vaudeville. The show closes with a southern feature titled Dixey Land presenting character songs dancing and tricks.
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Hi Wenry
Tweedy
Soate
Montpelier Man Recounts Sight of Big Fish Gift
A Montpelier resident testified he witnessed another man present Lehrbas with a large fish in town, detailing the sequence of events and the strange gift during the proceedings.
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Lehrbas
Montpelier
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Berg's
Colorado
L. A. Lehreas
Gov. Brady
Boff
Stangle Frey
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