Lower wages in Goldfield and price cuts urged
Washington reports from December 10 state that Goldfield miners face wage reductions and mine reopenings this week. The Mine Owners' association plans 30 percent lower prices while keeping Western Federation workers unemployed. Troops guard mines as Cripple Creek style card system is adopted. A street brawl involved a Western Federation member and a U S Army officer on Main Street.
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Washington
Col. Reynolds
Goldfield
Nev
Imines
Western Federation
Mine Owners’ Association
Cripple Creek
Aineed
Frank al Leith
Tonopah Mining Company
Main Street
Uncle Sam
Diamondville
Jack Davis
Salo on and Street Fight in Goldfield Saloon
In Goldfield Nevada on December 10 a brawl broke out between Jack Davis and an agitator known as Blackie after an insult to soldiers. The fight moved to the street with two groups drawing weapons but no shots fired as bystanders restrained the combatants. Blackie was dragged away but vowed to confront Davis again amid threats of retaliation from Diamondfield's supporters.
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Goldfield, Nev
Dee
Diamondfield
Jack Davis
Blackie
Yesteray
Davis
Union
Mill Fire at Spokane Destroys Holland-Horr Lumber Plant
Spokane report says the main building of the Holland Horr Lumber Company burned early today, causing about twenty five thousand dollars in damage. No injuries reported.
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Spokane
Holland-Horr Lumber Company
Mrs Daniger Recovers After Eleven Week Typhoid Illness
Mrs J Hy Daniger is sitting up after an illness of eleven weeks, during which time she wrestled with a very bad case of typhoid.
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J. Hy. Daniger
Twin Falls Firm to Share Jackson Lake Storage Project Costs
Washington reports the Twin Falls North Side company will co operate with the reclamation service on the Jackson Lake storage reservoir Minidoka project. The partnership includes sharing in construction expenses and benefits with the government, signaling future Idaho Carey projects policy.
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Washington
Twin Falls
Pettibone on Trial for Conspiracy in Governor Stuenenberg Death
Boise dispatch reports James H. Hawley outlining the prosecution’s theory in the Pettibone case. He described the December 30 1905 dynamite bomb attack at Caldwell as the crime, and explained Idaho law equating accessories before the fact with principal offenders. Senator Borah attends for the state.
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Stuenenberg
Boise
James H. Hawley
George A. Pettibone
Borah
Hawley
Stennenberg
Hns
Caldwell
Idaho
Federal Officers Urged to Avoid Third Term Movement
After a cabinet meeting a Roosevelt letter to cabinet members dated November 19 warned federal office holders against participating in a third term movement. The White House released the letter as a public document and indicated cabinet officers would act to enforce the instruction.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
142 Bodies From Monongahela Mine
Monongahela West Virginia December 10 official reports say 112 bodies recovered by ten this morning and about 30 more will be brought to the surface as fast as possible. Recovery work is being pushed rapidly and most bodies are expected to be removed by night.
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Monongahela
W. Va
Fleet Will Start Monday For Pacific
Norfolk Va Dec 10 By tonight all of Rear Admiral Evans Pacific bound fleet of sixteen battleships will have assembled at Hampton Roads whence the great ships will start Monday on their journey of fifteen thousand miles toward San Francisco.
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Norfolk
Evans
San Francisco
Hampton Roads
Appeal in Budge case stirs anti Mormon agitation in Idaho
A notice of appeal in the case challenging District Judge Alfred Budge's right to public office renews anti Morm on agitation. A prominent L D S member in Pocatello criticizes the plaintiff as a political maneuverer aided by "dummy" branding. The article accuses Dubois of seeking to exploit bigamy or celestial marriage claims to unseat Budge.
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Idaho
Alfred Budge
The
Tribune
Pocatello
Dubois
Budge
Fifth Judicial District
Supreme Court
J. M. Stephens
Stephens
Diamondfield Jack Davis Pardoned After Three Death Sentences
Press dispatches describe Diamondfield Jack Davis once known in Idaho as thrice sentenced to death for the murder of two Morton boys. Pardoned after a state review, he built wealth in Nevada's Goldfield Diamondfield districts, founded a mining company, and now leads a law and order camp. He sought funds from Judge Powers to move to Tonopah for prospecting and later prospered with multiple claims.
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Goldfield
Diamondfield
Jack Davis
Nevada
Davis
Idaho
O. W. Powers
Diamondfeld
Albion
State Board of Pardons of
Judge Powers
Salt Lake
Tonopah
Nev
Chaims
Diamondfield Gold Mining Company
Jack
Wilson
Cummings
Morton
Cassia County
Goose Creek
Deep Creek
Sparks & Herell Cattle Company
Supreme Court of the United States
John Sparks
Cattle Company
Stoessel On Trial For Port Arthur Loss
Lieutenant General Stoessel faced trial before a large gathering of former comrades for the loss of Port Arthur. He pleaded not guilty to the charge of surrendering the fortress and harming the Russian army with his actions.
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St. Petersburg
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Noted Opposition to Mormon Celestial Marriage Debate
The text condemns hostile tactics used against a campaign of fraud and intolerance over church doctrines. It defends religious belief in celestial marriage as a personal matter, while criticizing agitation from opponents and urging restraint in public discourse. It references Dubois and political intrigue surrounding polygamy.
410 Miles of Canals in Bannock County
Statistics from the state irrigation commissioner show Bannock County has 410 miles of irrigating ditches and canals costing 575,500 dollars. The county's canal system covers 129,360 acres, with 70,064 acres actually irrigated. The state totals 9021 miles of irrigating canals over 2,954,608 acres.
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State Immigration Commissioner
Bannock County
Chautauqua Movement Touts Pocatello Site
J. R. Ellison, a Chautauqua leader, visits Pocatello en route to Boise to discuss bringing a ten day Chautauqua to the capital city. He plans a summer program next year and may base it locally if interest rises, with options including liberal ticket guarantees or a straight sale. Locals favor launching the movement in the Gate City.
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J. R. Ellison
Boise
Pocatello
Ellison
Gate City
Stock Yards Bank Reopens As Talks Continue
The Stock Yards Bank of Commerce resumes business in Kansas City after a shutdown linked to the National Bank of Commerce failure. Union Avenue Bank of Commerce begins reorganization as nine directors travel to Chicago to meet Comptroller Ridgley. Ridgley declines appointing Dr. Woods as co receiver with James E Bradley. Directors claim Dr. Woods guarantees quick sale of one million dollars in new capital if raised.
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Kansas City
Stock Yards Bank of Commerce
National Bank of Commerce
Union Avenue Bank of Commerce
Chicago
Ridgley
Rideley
Dr. Woods
James E. Bradley
Two New Senators From Oklahoma
Guthrie Okla Dec 10 Robert Latham Owen of Muskogee and Thomas Pryor Gore of Lawton today will be formally elected to the United States senate by the Oklahoma legislature Both are Democrats Owen was born in Lynchburg Va fifty one years ago His father Robert Owen a Confederate soldier and his mother a Cherokee nation descendant Gore is the first blind member of the US senate and the youngest at 37 years old
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Guthrie
Okla
Robert Latham Owen
Muskogee
Thomas Pryor Gore
Lawton
United States Senate
Oklahoma
Owen
Lynchburg
Robert Owen
Chisholm
Gore
Downey Couple William Laurenson Here On Farm Implement Trade
William Laurenson and his wife of Downey are in the city on business. Laurenson is identified as a dealer in farm implements and related equipment.
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William Laurenson
Downey
Mr. Laurenson
Attempted Murder Case Against Colored Porter at Pocatello
A. Jacques, a tourist car porter, was arraigned before Justice J. M. Masonheimer on an attempted murder charge after a stabbing at the Pocatello depot. His preliminary examination was set for Thursday with $1000 bond, and he was remanded to jail. He claims Loomis threatened his wife and a fight began when Loomis struck him with a knife where Loomis fled toward a pistol in his grip.
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A. (. Jacques
C.D. Loomis
Chicago
Portland
Justice of the Peace
J. M. Masonheimer
Col. H V. A. Ferguson
Jacques
Tribune
Lootus
Loomis
Pocatello
Annered Leontis
Young Neil to Fight Norton in Local Boxing Match
Herbert Neil a clever young lightweight from this city accepts a challenge from Joe Norton of Chicago for a 10 round bout at McNichols Wright hall on Monday December 16. They agree to catch weights with a $100 prize and 75 percent of wine receipts. Norton was to fight Frank Watson here but the match was called off.
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Herbert Neil
Joe Norton
Chicago
McNichols & Wright Hall
Norton
Frank Watson
Ogden Banks Readying Cash Basis After Holidays
Ogden banks near return to cash payments for checks after the holidays. Banks have delayed briefly by mutual agreement but are in better financial shape than ever, with readiness already shown by several institutions.
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Ogden
Moran and Attell to Fight for Featherweight Title
In San Francisco on New Year’s Day Owen Moran of England and Abe Attell of San Francisco will contest a 26 round featherweight title bout. Weigh in at 120 pounds two and a half hours prior. both box 60 percent of gross receipts with 60 percent to the winner and 40 percent to the loser.
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San Francisco
Calif
Owen Moran
England
Abe Attell
Troy Laundry Heralds Handsome Calendars
J Hi Daniger, owner of the Troy laundry, distributes notably fine calendars in Pocatello. The ad claims Troy offers superior service, promising nothing but the best for its patrons.
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J. Hi, Daniger
Troy
Pocatello
Kach
Joe
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