Congress Seeks Evidence on Secret Service Inquiries
Washington December 17 Chairman Perkins of the House special committee on the secret service presented a report urging a resolution. The request asks the president to provide the evidence behind his statement that members of the house are chiefly concerned about secret service investigations of lawmakers. The House approved the recommendation with no opposition.
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Washington
Perkins
House
Secret Service
Congress
Castro in Berlin Skeptical on Cracas Outbreaks
Berlin observers say President Castro's entourage remains skeptical about Cracas outbreaks. They report daily government communications but describe the situation as quiet.
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Berlin
Castro
Cracas
Missouri Pacific official testifies on two cent rate loss
Kansas City report for December 17 notes C. J. McPherson assistant general manager of Missouri Pacific testified in the Missouri rate case hearing that the railroad cannot operate under a two cent passenger rate without incurring a loss.
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Kansas City
C. J. McPherson
Missouri Pacific
Firestorm at Two Chicago Churches Sparks Suspected Arson
Incendiary fires struck the Thoburn M. E. church and the Drexel Park Presbyterian church in Chicago this morning. Both blazes began within a block of each other, and authorities believe a fanatic started them. The damage is reported small.
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Chicago
Dee
Thoburn M. E
Drexel Park Presbyterian Church
Demonstration in Maracaibo Targets Dutch Businesses
Three days ago in Maracaibo a demonstration against Holland closed all stores owned by Germans. Dee Willemstad notes the anti Dutch action and ensuing store closures.
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Willemstad
Dee
Maracaibo
Holland
Stolen Money Orders Warn Local Merchants
Postmaster in Bellingham reports money order forms numbered 1401 to 1660 stolen from Station No. 5. Merchants, especially clothing stores and saloons, may be targeted with plausible stories and small purchases before holidays. Police should be notified and suspects held until officers arrive.
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Bellingham
Wash
Francis Ball
Seattle
First Ottoman Parliament Opens in Constantinople
Constantinople on December 17 marks the opening of the first Ottoman parliament as the sultan leads a ceremonial procession through the city. The session begins amid enthusiastic public reception signaling a break from centuries of autocratic rule.
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Turkey
Dawn of Civilization
Constantinople
Procession Through Constantinople Marshals Five Mile Route
The line of march stretched five miles swept with sand for the passage of his majesty. All regiments stood along the procession route in Constantinople as triumphal arches spanned the streets. Thousands gathered from nearby towns and villages, filling the city with high pitched enthusiasm. The Turkish parliament had assembled thirty years ago but was short lived.
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Constantinople
Haines Murder Trial Opens on Principal Question
In Flushing New York Judge Crane rejected a defense model of party positions at the shooting and suggested a photograph instead. Testimony showed Thornton Haines drew a revolver and drove back would be rescuers while Captain Haines fired. The prosecution argues Thornton was the principal.
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Flushing, L. I
Haines
Crane
Thornton Haines
Annis
Burton Opens Campaign to Succeed Foraker in Ohio
Congressman Burton arrives in Columbus to begin his bid to succeed Foraker. He says there is no break with Taft. Charles P. Taft will open headquarters Monday and Foraker will arrive Saturday.
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Columbus
Burton
Foraker
Taft
Charles P. Taft
Spanish Cabinet Resigns in Lisbon
Lisbon reports that the Spanish cabinet has resigned, signaling a major political shift and potential new government formation. Unclear immediate successor plans accompany the resignation.
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Lisbon
Dee
Gillenbeek in City on Official Line Business
F C Gillenbeek assistant superintendent of hotels and dining cars on the Line is in the city today on official business.
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F. C. Gillenbeek
Decision expected today in famous occupation tax cases
The state of Idaho v Truxton Talbot, Dr Earle D Jones and G I Slingerland saw demurrers argued before Judge J M Stevens in the Sixth district. Stevens reserved decision and headed home to Blackfoot, likely to rule today or tomorrow. The defendants contend the occupation tax ordinance is invalid as class legislation and discriminatory.
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State of
Idaho
Truxton Talbot
Earle D. Jones
G. I. Slingerland
J. M. Stevens
Sixth Judicial District
Budge
Stevens
Blackfoot
Kane
C. A. Boyd
Water Company
Salt Lake
Pocatello
Elmer Hill Lynch Mob Lynching in Kentucky
Lexington reports Elmer Hill, who murdered a 13 year old girl, was lynched by a mob at Monticello this morning.
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Lexington
Elmer Hill
Monticello
Taft's Southern Vacation Plans Revealed
President-elect Taft leaves New York for Washington and Augusta to rest before taking office. He will spend the last week of January in the South, sail from Charleston for a three week Panama Canal Zone visit, and return by mid February to begin a heavy schedule of speaking engagements.
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New York
Taft
Washington
Augusta
Georgia
Charleston
Panama Canal Zone
United States
Borah Introduces Bill on Dismissal of Indictments
Senator Borah proposes federal courts dismiss indictments when defendants cannot obtain trial within the term following indictment unless good cause is shown. The bill requires sworn government grounds for continuance and service on the defendant five days before the postponement motion. It targets indefinite pretrial detention and aims to safeguard speedy trial rights.
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Washington
Borah
Taft
Dry Farming Congress set for Cheyenne meeting in 1909
The Trans-Missouri Dry Farming congress calls its third annual gathering in Cheyenne Wyoming on February 23 to 25 1909. Officials include Hon E E Burrell Idaho lieutenant governor as first vice president and F C Bowman Idaho Falls as executive committee chair. It notes 1 000 000 acres in southern Idaho could become productive via dry farming methods, signaling large value gains for the region.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Idaho
E. E. Burrell
Montpelier
Congress
F. C. Bowman
Idaho Falls
Taft Guests at White House Luncheon
Taft was the guest of the president at luncheon today in Washington. The informal gathering followed Taft’s arrival for meetings and discussions on current policies.
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Washington
Taft
Wheat Market Swoops Higher in Chicago Close
Chicago wheat closed mixed as May futures gained to 1 5/8 dollars, settling at 1 dollar 5 7/8 cents with gains for the session.
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Chicago
Mystery of Money Still Unsolved in Ogden
Ogden police investigate a package received by Charles Price containing 2410 in currency. A well dressed stranger who visited the post office the next day sought Price's mail. Links are drawn to a Portland bank theft, with 50s and 100s among the sum, but no solid culprit or location is confirmed.
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Ogden
Charles Price
Portland
Ore
H. H. Newhall
East Side
Oregon Bank
Takeen
Burial in Laramie ends quiet farewell in Kansas City
The remains of Miss Belle Ingersoll, who died December 8, are in the Mount Washington cemetery vault in Kansas City awaiting transfer to Laramie Wyoming for final burial. Moments before death she told friends she was going away, that she was tired but not afraid, and she looked forward to meeting her mother.
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Kansas City
Belle Ingersoll
Mount Washington
Laramie
Wyo
Wyoming
Idaho
Weather Outlook: Dense Rain and Fog Across Midwest
Reported conditions blanket the country from the Colorado line to Pittsburgh and from St. Paul to Louisville with widespread rain and fog. Weather crews expect continued haze and damp travel in the region across the day.
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Chicago
Dee
Colorado Line
Pittsburg
St. Paul
Louisville
Midwinter Sheep Show Entries Pour In for National Meet
The committee reports over 600 entries received for the Midwinter Sheep Show to be held January 14 to 16, 1909 in Pocatello. More than twice as many sheep as any prior national show will be exhibited with prize winners from Chicago’s International Stock Show.
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National Woolgrowers Association
National Organization
Chicago
Pocatello
J. H. Daniger
Daniger
St. Joe
Salt Lake
Harry Petersen
H. C. Gorin
Lower Berth Rates at Issue in Pullman Hearing
Chicago hearings on sleeping car pricing resumed as George Loftus of St Paul seeks lower berths. Pullman official William Hough testifies 3004 of 4550 cars in service across the U S Canada and Mexico with annual repair costs of 2326 per car and warns railroads could withdraw under 20 year contracts with six months notice.
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Chicago
Pullman Company
Interstate Commerce
Lane
St. Paul
George 5. Loftus
William Hough
Pull
Mahan
Loftus
Pensylvania Railroad
Blizzard Strikes Around Sheboygan Telegraph Line
Milwaukee reports a severe blizzard causing extensive destruction near the Sheboygan telephone and telegraph line. Snow is described as heavy and wet, disrupting communications and travel.
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Milwaukee, Dee
Sheboygan
Nebraska financier backs Portneuf Valley irrigation project
Joseph Burns of Lincoln Nebraska is in Boise for financing a 20000 acre irrigation scheme in Portneuf valley under the Carey act. A 17 mile ditch is under construction and will irrigate next season's crops while the dam awaits spring thaw. Local partners include McCammon and Downey men of Pocatello as boosters. Burns plans to return to Nebraska for the holidays and resume work in January.
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Boise
Joseph Burns
Lincoln
Neb
Portneuf
Mr. Burns
Pocatello
McCammon
Downey
Burns
Denver
Nebraska
Lewiston poolroom closed by county attorney
Lewiston Idaho December 17 County Attorney Daniel Needham closed Hildebrandt's poolroom today ending wire reports and pool selling on California races in town He warned the proprietors that complaints had been filed and state action would follow if the room reopened
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Lewiston
Idaho
Lewiston Sports
Daniel Needham
Hildebrandt
California
Orpheum Theatre Face Attachment Over Fire Damages
Gate City Furniture files suit in Justice Felix Van Rueths court seeking 247.88 for theatre furnishings. An attachment notice was posted on the Orpheum theatre door after a recent fire damage. A theatre owner representative arrived from Butte to resolve the matter, and the playhouse remains open this afternoon and tonight.
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Justice of the Peace
Felix van Rueth
Gate City Furniture Company
Orpheum Theatre
Butte
Grand Sire John Nobel Dies Of Odd Fellows Leader
Funeral services were held for John Nobel grand sire of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Members of high standing from many sections of the States attended the ceremony in Nashville on December 17.
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Nashville
John Nobel
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Order
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Eveer
Simms
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Dearborn Street
Marie Peroux
France
Budge Stevens
Bill
Senator Borah
DRY Farming Congress
Teddy
Wheat Market
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Carey
Bannock County
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Big Ditch
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