Pocatello Chamber Seeks Lands Sale Act
The Chamber of Commerce asks Congress to lift the $10 minimum price on lands within five miles of Pocatello Idaho and to allow sale at the price they bring. The memorial notes irrigation costs and aridity make ten dollars per acre impractical and urges action to spur development.
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Congress
Pocatello
Idaho
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Chamber of Commerce
Citizens of
Fail Hall
City of
Interior Department
Snake River
Remedy Sale Proposed to Divert Water for Irrigation Lands
Memorialists urge passage of an act to authorize another sale of lands tied to diverted water, with lands set to be auctioned at market value and no minimum price required. The request stems from anticipated water shortages affecting irrigation and long term supply.
Snowbound Roosevelt Idaho reports heavy storms and town boom
A Roosevelt Idaho special notes heavy snow blocking winter traffic and pack trains retreating to camps. Despite storms the town experiences a building boom with Mainstreet booming, mills running, and new development on claim properties. Election turnout was light with Democrats prevailing locally and McMagan, Fuller elected to office.
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Roosevelt
Idaho
Big Creek
Middle Fork
Indian Creek
Chilccot Pass
Rooosevelt
Dewey
Sunnyside
Fairview
Fuller
Lawrence
Ferrington
Congress
Patrick McMagan
Jones Fuller
W. H. Padgett
Prady Returns from Chicago Business Trip
Daly-WTM J H Prady is home from a business trip to Chicago. Wahlington McClellan is away from Dempsey today. McClellan was two years ago the Republican candidate for county treasurer. John Walakce, son of Mr and Mrs Sameel Wallace, has accepted a position with El Corba Mining Company of Santiago, Chile, and left batte for his new duties on Thanksgiving Day.
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Wahlington McClellan
Dempsey
McClellan
Rersatilican
John Walakce
Sameel Wallace
el Corba Mining Company
Santiago
Cata
Batte
J. W. Ash
Ash
Arthur Avenue
Bridger Street
Fred Price
Jnc. O'Connell
Derrah
Barger
Prises
State Engineer Post: Ross Removed. Stephenson Appointed
Governor Morrison appoints Jaz Stephenson Jr of Pocatello as state engineer to date from November 30 1902 to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of D W Ross Eng Stephenson a Republican and applicant for the post under the new administration is reported to leave for Boise to assume duty while James Sterphenson of Pocatello is named successor to Ross Stephenson is described as a popular capable engineer with unions Pacific and Oregon Short Line service prior to his appointment
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D. W. Ross
James Sterphenson
Pocatello
Mr. Stephenson
State of Idaho
Boise
Idaho
Jaz. Stephenson,Jr
Eng
Stephenson
Morrison
Ross
Opening of the Fifty-Seventh Congress in Washington
The second session opened at noon with a crowded Senate chamber as Presient Pro-Tom Frye gavelled in. Flowers covered McMillan’s desk in memory of James McMillan while Barrows announced the death, prompting resolutions of regret before a brief adjournment to noon tomorrow.
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Tom Frye
Senate
John McMillan
Michigan
McMillan
Barrows
James McMillan
Castro Accepts German Claims As U S Hints On Autonomy
Berlin reports President Castro of Venezuela handed a written acceptance of part of Germany's claims to the German minister in Caracas likely delaying the joint ultimatum by Germany and Great Britain. Britain’s demand may be satisfied and a peaceful settlement of the dispute appears probable. The action is seen as influenced by U S reluctance to oppose Germany and Britain’s claims.
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Berlin
Castro
Venezuela
Caracas
Germany
Great Britain
Ramor
Catsro
United States
Ex-convict Thomas targets Kensler case in Boise
W R Thomas, a former inmate with a blooded eye, returns to Boise fueling wrath after the states board denied Mrs Josie Kensler a pardon. He may testify in the Dr Dubois abortion case involving Kensler, claiming he holds documents contradicting the advertised defendant and alleging prior imprisonment details.
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Thomas
Boise
W. R. Thomas
Josie Kensler
Ren
State Board
Fardon
Dubois
Kensler
Murderous Turk Premeditated Massacre Reported
Telegrams from Geneva confirm the massacre in Macedonia. Armenian leaders involved in the recent insurrection have largely been killed by Turkish troops as reported by a Tribune correspondent.
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New York
Geneva
Europe
Masascie
Macedonia
Calles
The
Tribune
Terkigh
Washington House Recess Sparks Floral Display and Reception
The House opened with redecorated chambers and a festive mood as Democrats returning after losses shared in the lighthearted banter. Celebrants praised Speaker Reed’s visit while Cannon's election as speaker was anticipated, and Hendrickson held a stepped rostrum reception amid applause.
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Washington
House of Represetatives
Congress
Conceil
Pennsylvania
Laud
California
Cannon
Illinois
Hendereen
Reed
Capitol
Castro frees prisoners in Caracas and across Venezuela
President Castro orders the release of all city prisons inmates in Caracas Puerto Cabello and Maracaibo and hints that revolutionary leaders led by General J M Hernandez alias El Mocho will be freed soon. Antonio Velatini named minister plenipotentiary to France to renew ties. Germany plans three warships to reinforce its squadron in Venezuelan waters.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Castro
Puerto Cabello
Maracaibo
J. M. Hernandez
Germany
Venizacian
United States weighs stance on Orinoco River blockade
Port of Spain dispatch says Washington faces a decision on the blockade of the Orinoco, with British officials seeking U S directions about the steamer Manzanares from the Orinoco Steamship Co. The Nashville may assist, while Consul Smith consults with Admirals Crowningshield and Samper as U S decisions loom.
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United States
Orinoco River
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Consal Smith
Washington
Orinocco Steamship Company
Orincoc
Manzanares Delayed by Spoiled Cargo and Ice Obstacles
Manzanares has faced ongoing delays since last June as cargo spoils and large quantities of ice hinder the company’s operations. The situation affects shipments and raises questions about corrective actions and timelines.
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Manzanares
Married Women in Government Posts Change Planned
Washington reports a order instructs divisions to list married women on payrolls and consider actions by the postmaster general. Rumors swirl of possible discharges or forced reapplication. some suggest downgrading married clerks to matron status with reduced pay.
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Washington
Constellation
Toreau
Wynne
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old time drug ad promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes money back refund if it fails and carries K. W. Grove’s signature on each box. The price is 25 cents.
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K. W. Grove
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