Union Pacific awards 6 million Echo cut off contract
Kilpatrick Bros. and Collins of Lincoln win a 6 million dollar contract to build the Echo short line from Evanston Wyoming to Salt Lake City. The four year project traverses the Wasatch through granite tunnels, hailed as a monumental western railroad undertaking. A Salt Lake Los Angeles alliance aims to connect with Union Pacific at Salt Lake City, promising the Missouri to Pacific shortest route.
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Cheyenne
Wys
Union Pacific Today
Kilpatrick Bros. & Collins
Lincoln
Neb
Wyoming
Echo
Evanston
Wyo
Salt Lake
Wasatch Mountains
Union Pacific
Los Angsles
Salts Lake City
Missouri River
Pacific Coast
Omaha
Los Angeles
Ruhlin and Maher Stage Fast Six Round Heavyweight Bout
In Philadelphia at the Penn Art Athletic Club Gus Ruhlin and Peter Maher fought a six round contest judged by spectators due to local rules. Ruhlin appeared clearly superior, while Maher delivered a gamely determined performance in a fast, furious bout from bell to bell.
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Philadelphia
Gus Ruhlin
Peter Maher
Penn Art Athletiic Club
Concensus
Rublin
Mater
Jessie Morrison Granted Bail in Wichita Case
A Kansas dispatch reports Miss Jessie Morrison was admitted to $5000 bail in Wichita. The move likely concludes the case, with Colorado authorities referencing the development as a probable end.
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Jessie Morrison
Wichita
Kay
Kar
The Sale of a Republic Dispatch from Rio de Janeiro
A Rio de Janeiro dispatch reports the American consul at Para traveling in cosmio through the state. The item notes an announcement but provides no further details on events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rio de Janeiro
Para
Cosmio
Stat
Unclear excerpt hints at Acre sale to American syndicate
Fragment mentions Manaos by the Amazon and notes a possible link to Bolivia selling Acre territory to an American syndicate. No clear persons or dates are readable.
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Manaos
Bolivia
Republic of Acre
Morocco settles U S claim over American citizen murder
A U S consular message from Tangier reports Morocco has paid the United States 5000 dollars indemnity for the murder of Marcus Essegui, a naturalized American citizen, in Morocco last spring.
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Washington
United States
Gummery
Tangiers
State Department
Morocco
Marcus Essegui
America
Republican Father Dead in Chicago Founder Ephraim Ingall Dies
Dr. Ephraim Ingall aged 78, a founder and early leader of the Republican party, has died at his Chicago home today after a long career in party councils.
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Chicago
Ephraim Ingall
Republican Party
Liquor Seller Arrested After Altercation With Witness
Dan Scales was arrested Monday by Policeman Lee Brown on a charge of selling whisky to a self described Shoshone Jim. Scales assaulted 674 Buck, a Shoshone man who claimed he had informed on him. Agent Caldwell reported the case to U S Commissioner Theo Turner and vows to curb liquor sales to wards. Scales faces trial tonight.
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Dan Scales
Lee Brown
Jim
Scales
Buck
Agent Caldwell
U. S
Theo Turner
Christmas entertainment by St Josephs school children
A Sunday afternoon program at St. Josephs Hall on December 23 features vocal and instrumental music recitations and a Christmas tree finale. Santa Claus is expected to appear for the children as a compliment to parents and patrons of the school. The event is scheduled to allow all to attend.
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St. Joseph's Hall
St. Joseph's School
Santa Clane
Death of Mrs Smith after operation failure
Mrs John Smith died last night of general peritonitis after an operation by Drs Steely Galbraith and Bean. She was about twenty three, a bride of only a cr. Mr Smith is a Short Line fireman, from Hyrum Utah, and Mrs Smith leaves a ten week old baby born at Hyrum.
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John Smith
Steely
Galbraith
Bean
Smith
Hyrum
Utah
Bow to Cure Croup by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mr R Gray of Amenia New York praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine he has used for croup in children. He notes giving it at the first hoarseness or when the croupy cough appears can prevent an attack and urges keeping a bottle ready for instant use. Sold by all druggists.
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R. Gray
Amenia
Dadies Country
N. Y
Lichty Celery Nerve Compound Ad Prospect
An old advertisement urges readers to try Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound for jitters irritability sleep loss concentration problems and fatigue. It claims the product will do more good than anything previously attempted and notes sales by Mrs. A L Hee.
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A. L. Hee
Swinehart Seeks 650 Year Franchise for Electric Plant
At the Pocatello City Council meeting Daniel Swinehart asked for a 650 year franchise to erect poles and string wires for an electric light and power plant. He proposed ten city hall lights and use of his poles for fire alarms, with the city held harmless for wire cuts in emergencies. The matter was sent to the highways and lights committee after discussions and a push to move it to ordinances.
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Daniel Swinehart
Swinehart
Pocatello
Pocatello Power and Irrigation Company
Committee On
Fuss
Jana
Faaz
Rive
Weeter-Bistline Lumber Company
Alf Moyes
Harerison Avenue
Councilman Church
Uondon
Church
Sayes
Eastern Star Installation at Bath Chapter No. 3
Bath Chapter No. 3 O E S installed officers Tuesday night. Elected a week earlier were W M Mrs J Kell ett A M Mrs E J Colbeer W P 8 D Thayer C Mrs Wm Kelly A C Miss Maud Kelly secretary and Mrs W B Chubbuck treasurer. Twenty five members attended a banquet after.
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Bath
J. Kellett
W. M
E. J. Colbeer
A. M
D. Thayer
W. P
Wm. Kelly
James Criswell
A. C
Maud Kelly
W. BE. Chubbuck
Kemp's Medicine Promoted for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement touts Kemp's medicine and Sprague's English Remedy as quick cures for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. It claims relief after the first dose with prices 25 and 50 cents and promises refunds if not cured. It also urges prompt action when life may be in danger from neglecting a cough or cold.
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Acker
Sprague
New Teacher Elected For School District
The board chose Miss Frc. B. Smith of New Lisbon Wisconsin to replace Miss Alice Gallagher after year end, with Gallagher resigning at Christmas break. Christmas holidays run from December 21 to January 2, a one week two day break. Mrs. Harmer’s resignation as county superintendent was discussed but not accepted, with a deputy planned until year end. The board approved current bills and a request for reference books if funds allow.
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Board of Education
Frc. B. Smith
New Lisbon
Wis
Alice Gallagher
Miss Gallagher
Harmer
Board of County Commissioner
New Road Overseers Named After Dec 8 Elections
Clerk Campbell issued certificates of election to 11 victorious road overseers across 11 districts. Six districts await commission appointment. Winners include Andrew Anderson Oxford District 1 John R Turner Lago 8 William Harris Lago 6 Niels Anderson Soda 7 William W Jooper Dempsey 9 Geo W Allen Robin 11 Hyrum R Ransom Cleveland 12 N C Hansen Mink Creek 18 M A Lewis Salt River 14 Gottfried Barfus Lund 15 Geo E Webb Downey 16
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Campbell
Oxford
Dist
Andrew Anderson
Lago
John R. Turner
Henry
William Harris
Soda
Niels Anderson
Dempsey
William W. Jooper
Robin
Geo. W. Allen
Cleveland
Hyrum R. Ransom
Mink Creek
N. C. Hansen
Salt River
M. A.lewis
Lund
Gottfried Barfuss
Downey
Geo. E. Webb
Brakeman J T Woods Killed on Union Pacific Line
Brakeman J T Woods was killed Tuesday morning near Baskin four miles east of Echo after the train passed over him. His body was found by the engine crew, brought to Echo, and identified. his wife in Gunnison Colorado has been notified. He was a well known worker from Pocatello and had recently returned from Cape Nome.
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J. T. Woods
Baskin
Echo
Union Pacific
Woods
Gunnison
Colo
Pocatello
Here
Cape Nome
Snowy Decembers Quiet Robin Idaho Notes
Weather clears after an eleven day fog. Public school closed due to teacher illness Mrs Wood. Bishop Capell builds a new frame dwelling. George Allen re-elected road overseer. Smallpox halts Sunday schools meetings and dances near Oneida and McCammon. Oneida school closes for holidays due to smallpox. Most of John Evans family struck with smallpox. A line of Christmas goods remains.
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Robin
Idaho
Wood
Bishop Capell
George Allen
Oneida
McCammon
Qneida
John Evans
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at First National Bank
Notice is given that the regular annual meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank of Pocatello Idaho will be held January 8 1901 from 10 a m to 12 m to elect directors for the ensuing year. A cashier signs the notice. Also medical ads appear for Chamberlains Pain Balm Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets and Krausys Wild Cure with prices and pharmacy names.
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Pocatello, Idaho
First National Bank of
Pocatello
Idaho
Outlaws on the Run in Oregon After Jail Break
Sheriff Ellis pursues Campbell, Moore, Hogan and Kelly, four experienced jailbreakers from Monday night. The fugitives are believed near Oregon with two possibly heading east. Deputy Mullen suspects a released inmate aided the escape by passing a knife through the cell bars. Cited note promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers laxatives from Mrs A L Cook and Bean's drug store.
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Ellis
Campbell
Moore
Hogan
Kelly
Oregon
Mullen
DeWitt’s
A. L. Cook
Bean
Krause's Cold Cure Offered By Mrs. Cook
A brief advertisement promotes Krause's Cold Cure as a safe, fast-acting remedy that does not affect the head or hearing. It emphasizes uninterrupted use for business, with a price of 20 and sales by Mrs. A. L. Cook.
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Krause
A. L. Cook
Smallpox Quarantine Keeps Disease Away on Reservation
County Physician Castle reports the Barber family well and the pesthouse empty for weeks. Strict quarantine by city and county prevented an epidemic and cost a few dollars. Agent Caldwell notes no smallpox cases among Indians on the reservation in two years due to quarantine.
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Castle
Barber
Caldwell
Ross Fork
Northwest
Pocatello
Switchmen's Ball Promises Grand Christmas Eve Event
The Pocatello switchmen plan their second annual ball at the Pavilion on Christmas Eve. Tickets are selling well and the affair is aimed to surpass previous years socially and financially. A ball supper will be served during intermission at the Senate Cafe on First avenue.
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Pocatello
Senate Cafe
First Avenue
Lane's Medicine A Gentle Herbal Laxative
Lane's Medicine is described as a pleasant herbal laxative that acts gently on the stomach, liver, and kidneys and is easily prepared like tea. Lane's Family Medicine claims to move the bowels daily and is priced at 25 cents and a bic, available from Sprague's.
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Lane
Sprague’s Pharmacy
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