James Connors Hanged for Blackfoot Deputy Sheriff Murder
James Connors was executed at the Idaho penitentiary at 6:09 AM after rejecting religious consolation. He shot Deputy Sheriff E P Sweet in Blackfoot on September 25 while resisting arrest for robbery from a Japanese section gang, then killed W E Fitzgerald and was subdued by pursuing citizens and a deputy. Connors showed defiance, later remained penitently quiet before his death.
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Sweet
Blackfoot
Conners
E. P. Sweet
Connors
W. E. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Kinney
Finest Pullman Observation Cars Run Westward
The finest Pullman Observation sleeping cars operate on the R. E. W. trains leaving Ogden and Salt Lake each evening. They travel via the Colorado Midland Railway to Denver and Colorado Springs, making all connections for points east and south, and pass through the Rocky mountains in daylight. See tickets read via The Colorado Midland Railway.
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Ogden
Salt Lake
Colorado Midland Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Rocky Mountains
America
Short Line Excursion Rates For Late December 1904
The Short Line offers excursion tickets to points within 260 miles from the selling point. Valid for December 23 24 25 1904 and January 1 1905 with continuous return by January 3 1905. Tickets available via Union Pacific San Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake etc. agent D Lowrie for details.
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Union Pacific Railroad
San Pedro
Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad
Sanpete Valley Railway
Salt Lake & Mercur Railroad
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Lowrie
Port Arthur dispatches from Chefoo report active war moves
Seven Russians from Port Arthur arrive in an open sailboat with dispatches and head to the Russian consulate as a high wind aids their passage. Tokyo reports a war budget cut and retrenchment with a five million deficit to be covered by transfers. Chefoo confirms sinking of Port Arthur ships and Japanese losses at 203 Meter hill plus blockade runners loading ammunition and provisions.
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Chefoo
Port Arthur
Tokio
House of Representatives
Kwang Tung Peninsula
Sevastopol
Meter Hill
Governor Gooding In Boise For Incoming Message
Governor elect Gooding visits Boise to complete inspections of public buildings ahead of his legislature message. He plans liberal support for state institutions and will discuss a state depository law allowing idle state funds to be loaned on approved securities at 5 percent to farmers, with surplus funds deposited in Idaho banks at the best local rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooding
Boise
Governor Gooding
Idaho
BE. D. Harrison Jeweler Ad Offers Broad Gift Line
A local jeweler showcases diamond rings and studs, silverware, cut glass, hand-painted china, umbrellas, clocks, carving sets, and an extensive fan selection. Prices range from 26c to 30 dollars, with a claim of first class quality across the entire catalog.
Unique and handsome presents at Thoelocke's
Headquarters at Thoelocke's for unique and handsome presents. Sterling silver and Meridian Britannia compare favorably with others in utility and price. Diamonds, set rings, wedding rings, jewelry, watches, clocks, novelties, toilet sets, chinaware. Finer stock cannot be found in the state of Idaho.
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Thoelocke's
Britannia
Tdahe
Marshall's Market Offers Fresh Meats at Low Prices
You can save as much money buying meat at Marshall's market as any place in the city. All goods are fresh, of good quality, and of full weight.
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Marshall’s Market
Bold Bandit Raids Tangier Caravans
Raissuli, the noted brigand chief, raided two caravans in Tangier and carried off seven prisoners and a number of mules. He previously seized Ton Perdecaris an American and Cromwell Varley an Englishman. The prisoners may be held for ransom and the mules could be eaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Morocco
Raissuli
Ton Perdecaris
Cromwell Varley
Grand Old Man Sinking
Senator George L. Shoup lies in coma at his Boise home after a fortnight of critical illness. His heart action weakened since Wednesday. his sons Walter of Salt Lake and William and George E. of Salmon City have rushed to his side. Uraemia has led to the comatose state with no chance of recovery.
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Boise
Ida
George L. Shoup
Jefferson Street
Senator Shoup
Walter Shoup
Salt Lake
William H. Shoup
George E. Shoup
Salmon City
Shoup
Demands Reforms in the Land Laws
Representative Reeder of Kansas urges President to reform public land laws to protect genuine settlers from land speculators. He argues changes should occur immediately for government and settler interests, though no decision was made yet.
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Washington
Public
Reeder
Kansas
Seattle Gambler Acquitted in King County Trial
Dave Argyle, first to be tried under the county’s felony gambling law, was acquitted by a Seattle jury after an eighteen hour deliberation and thirty six ballots in the King County Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Dave Argyle
King County
Will Ship Gold Coin for London
The international banking corporation will ship 250000 gold coins to South America tomorrow in payment of London obligations.
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London
New York
International Banking Corporation
South America
Chicago Wheat Declines in No. 2 Red and May
Chicago markets report No. 2 Red wheat at 1.15 to 1.16 dollars and May futures at 1.114% to 1.14 percent.
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Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proclaimed Effective Remedy
Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease best treated with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to act on the blood and mucous surfaces and to be a regular prescription from leading physicians. Sent testimonials and claimed nationwide reputation with Toledo, Ohio as the source. price and sales details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Boys Overshoes Marked Down at Geo North’s Store
Readable note states boys overshoes originally priced at 1.60 now reduced to 75 cents at Geo North’s. The sale highlights a sharp price cut aiming to clear stock.
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Geo. North's
The Best Flour at Kane's Grocery
Pillsbury's Best flour advertised as the best flour available at Kane's Grocery, described with emphasis on quality and availability for shoppers in the area.
Mormon Influence in Idaho Defeat Cited in Smoot Inquiry
Charles H. Jackson of Boise testifies that Utah apostles direct Idaho voters and that the Mormon church controls many counties and the legislature. He says the church supported removing the polygamy oath and aided passage of the sugar bounty bill, leaving Democrats largely shut out. Hearings adjourned with Philippine vote pending.
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Washington
Annie Elliott
Price
Utah
Denmark
Temple
Senator Overman
Senator Smoot
Endowment House
Taylor
Charles H. Jackson
Boise
Idaho
Democratic State Committee
John Henry Smith
Joseph Smith
Morrison
Jackson
Senate
Carnegie gifts Boston Franklin Fund for Industrial School
Andrew Carnegie has given Boston five hundred forty thousand dollars to add to the two hundred seventy thousand already in the Franklin Fund. The fund, started from Franklin's five thousand dollar bequest, supports an industrial training institution modeled after New York's Cooper Institute.
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Cooper Institute
New York
Franklin Fund
Andrew Carnegie
Boston
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Shooting on Main Street Ends in Tragic Double Death
Minneapolis reports J B Richard son of Soule Grain shot and killed Nellie Christiansen a dressmaker on a main street and then killed himself this afternoon. Police investigations follow as the city mourns the loss of two residents.
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Minneapolis
J. B. Richardson
Soule Grain Company
Nellie Christiansen
Official Figures from New York Vote Totals
The board of state canvassers certified Roosevelt's New York plurality at 175,552 with Higgins at 80,560 for governor. Parker trailed Herrick by about 49,000. James E. March led Roosevelt with 859,533 votes for president, while Debs Swallow Corregan and Watson trailed. Governor totals show Higgins 813,264, Herrick 732,704, with other candidates: Pendergast 36,259 McKee 20,568 De Leon 8,976 Bolton 6,015. Socialist Labor to lose official party status. People's Party on ballot by petition. Vote for governor rose by 69,489 year over year.
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Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
New York
Board of State
Higgins
Parker
Herrick
James E. March
Debs
Swallow
Prohibition
Corregan
Socialist-Labor
Watson
People's Party
Pendergast
McKee
de Leon
Boulton
People’s Party
Socialist-Labor Party
Of Interest to Mothers: Foley's Honey and Tar Croup Remedy
A promotional note urges mothers to keep Foley's Honey and Tar for croup as safe effective relief. Mrs. George H. Picket of San Francisco recalls one dose saving her baby from a dangerous attack after other remedies failed. Mrs. A. Le Cook.
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Foley
George H. Picket
San Francisco
Cal
Mra
A. le Cook
Climbing Mountains Illustrated Booklet Offered
A. M. Cleland of the Northern Pacific railway offers a 26 cent illustrated booklet titled Climbing Mt Rainier. It describes a glacier ascent to the summit and highlights Mt Rainier as the United States highest peak with multiple glaciers feeding the Columbia river and Puget Sound.
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Switzerland
Sierras
Cascades
Rockies
United States
Mt. Rainier
Washington
Columbia River
Puget Sound
Cleland
Northern Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Minn
Pillsbury Best Flour At Kane's Grocery Promoted
Kane's Grocery advertises Pillsbury's Best flour as the preferred choice with no substitute equal, urging customers to ask for it when ordering flour.
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Pillsbury's
Kane
Severe Snow Storm Delays Traffic Across Midwest
A very severe snow storm blankets northern Missouri Kansas and Nebraska causing heavy delays in Norfolk Nebraska and surrounding regions. The storm is described as unwelcome by some yet viewed as typical for the season in this area.
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Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Norfolk
Neb
Kansas City
Inaugural Ball Promises Splendor in Boise
Boise leaders plan a brilliant inaugural ball for Idaho governor elect Hon. Frank R. Gooding. Local officials including Mayor James H. Hawley and Senator-elect Walker will join the committees to oversee finance and entertainment, aiming to stage a memorable event at the Natatorium the evening after the inauguration.
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Frank R. Gooding
Idaho
Boise Capital News
Boise
Brady
Idanha
James H. Hawley
W. E. Pierce
L. P. Grunbaum
L. G. Chapman
Calvin Cobb
Walker
J. H. Richards
John McMillan
M. B. Gwinn
D. H. Mosley
Morrison
Boys' Caps Cut to 25 Cents at North’s
Readable note shows boys' caps priced 50 to 76 cents reduced to 25 cents each at North's store, a clearance sale offering affordable headwear for young shoppers.
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North's
Christmas gift ideas at Gray's Book Store
The notice suggests various affordable presents for Christmas including stationery, books, pipes, cigars, albums, picture frames, music boxes, violins guitars and mandolins. It also recommends a mouth harp for the boy and highlights a wide range of fancy articles, games and toys available at Gray's Book Store.
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Gray's Book Store
Heart Fluttering in Stomach Causes Palpitations
An unnamed patient experiences chest pressure from undigested food and gas below the heart. The remedy Herbine is recommended for a few days to restore normal heart rhythm. Sold by Mrs. A. L. Cook for 60c.
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A. L. Cook
Lost bargain at Idaho Furniture Company's big sale
A brief notice notes a missed opportunity as shoppers failed to attend Idaho Furniture Company's prominent sale event, potentially costing customers discounted items and special offers.
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Idaho Furniture Company
Doylies and napkins listed at C. W. Gray's Book Store
Paper napkins doylies lunch sets crepe paper tissue paper tally cards and related items are cataloged for sale at C. W. Gray's Book Store.
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C. W. Gray's Book Store
Coughing Spell Causes Death of Young Child
A six year old boy, Harry Duckwell, died at home after a coughing spell caused suffocation. He had a mild cold days earlier and ignored it until the morning attack. His wife summoned a doctor but another coughing fit proved fatal. The ad notes Bullard's Horehound Syrup offered for sale by Mrs. A. L. Cook at 60 cents and 1.00 dollars.
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Harry Duckwell
Puckwell
St. Louis
A. L. Cook
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Ackley
God
Man
Japan
Hill
Shoshone
Raisuli
Geo. L. Shoup
Chicago Wheat
Pillsbury's Best
Wm. Belderson
Boise Statesman
Smoot
Andrew and
Benjamin
Carnegie
City of
Danny
Chile
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