Carnegie Testifies Steel Needs No Protection Before Congress
Andrew Carnegie told the House Ways and Means Committee that steel requires no tariff shield. He argued Europe cannot compete with American steel and claimed rail rails are fairly priced while predicting ore supplies may run out in decades. He criticized income tax and praised Schwab, citing their partnership success.
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Andrew Carnegie
HOUSE
Ways and Means
Washington
Carnegie
Schwab
Europe
England
Hill Wins Point From Harriman in Tariff Control Battle
Chicago dispatch notes Hill gains 2250 miles of the Colorado Southern, expanding his railroad network toward twenty four thousand miles and strengthening his grip on western tariff power. New York reports the Colorado Southern directors approved its sale to the Burlington, marking a major railroad consolidation.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Colorado Southern
Hill
Harriman
Galveston
New York
The
Burlington
Pitiful destitution case in Pocatello spurs relief drive
The Kidd family from Nebraska, six children ages 15 months to several years, and parents ill, live with no furniture, bare larder, and a single stove as scarlet fever affects the kids. Eagles aid, led by D J Elrod, started a $10 subscription and seek donations of food, clothing, bedding, coal, or wood at Jacobs' department store.
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Pocatello
Kidd
Nebraska
South Sixth Avenue
D. J. Elrod
Acre of Eagles
Jacobs’ Department Store
Night Rider's Secrets Revealed in Court Testimony
Frank Fehringer a Night Rider who turned state's evidence testified guarded by six armed soldiers in Union City Tennessee. He described a rider named Pierson removing a mask during a victim’s house ride and recounted the group’s threats against witnesses including a grand jury case where a witness was whipped and hanged if he testified.
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Union City
Tenn
Frank Fehringer
Night Riders
Fehringer
Pierson
Chicago Millionaire Joins Fire Fight at Seigler Mine
Joe Leiter and his wife helped workmen battle a coal mine fire at Seigler, which began days ago and threatens a vast coal supply. Flames reportedly checked but the mine cannot be worked for months.
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Seigler
Joe Leiter
Chicago
Owensboro Banker Jury Fails to Reach Verdict
Hawesville Kentucky December 21 jurors in the case of James Parrish Owensboro banker charged with receiving a deposit while his bank was insolvent reported they could not agree and were discharged. An alleged liability of a million dollars is involved.
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Hawesville
James Parrish
Owensboro
Taft Opens Ohio Senate Bid HQ in Columbus
Cincinnati report says Charles Taft travels to Columbus to launch his campaign for the U S Senate. He denies Roosevelt opposition to his candidacy and declines to discuss a rumored rift between Congressman Burton and President-elect Taft.
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Cincinnati
Charles Taft
Columbus
United States
Roosevelt
Burton
Taft
Seven Million Dollar Missing Funds Stir Lisbon Scandal
A major financial scandal in Lisbon reveals more than seven million dollars missing from city accounts. Former monarchial councillors admit irregularities and accuse the government of illegally diverting the funds.
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Lisbon
American wife kills four children then suicide in Chicago
In Chicago on December 21 a woman, wife of George A. H. Wong, a Chinese man, murdered her four children by giving them wood alcohol and then killed herself. She is described as insane and the daughter of reputable Chicago parents.
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Chicago
George A. H. Wong
Thaw Denied Transit for Testimony in bankruptcy case
Philadelphia December 21 United States court of appeals holds Harry Thaw cannot be moved to Pittsburgh to testify in bankruptcy proceedings.
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Philadelphia
Harry Thaw
Pittsburg
United States Court of Appeals
Taft Family Takes Over Turret Cottage at Augusta
President-elect Taft and his family occupied the Turret cottage in Augusta today. Following his usual routine he spent the forenoon on the golf links.
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Augusta
Taft
Maine Sails Under Sealed Orders Toward South
Norfolk ships report the battle ship Maine departed today under sealed orders likely heading to Venezuela. The move comes amid tensions in the Caribbean region and signals a show of force by the Navy.
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Norfolk
Dee
Maine
South
Venezuela
Suydam Dead After Late Shooting in New York
Harry B. Suydam, shot Saturday by inventor John Lumsden in New York, died today leaving the case unresolved with Lumsden as the involved party.
Montana Millionaire Seeks Forgers Behind $300000 Notes
San Francisco December 19 James A Murray Montana millionaire is in town to uncover the men who forged his name endorsing promissory notes totaling 300000 He suspects bankers of involvement and cites a case where notes were prepared while he lay ill and near death to dodge questions of authenticity.
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San Francisco
James A. Murray
Montana
Pocatello to Host National Woolgrowers Convention 1909
The Gate City of the Gem State will host the forty fifth annual National Woolgrowers convention January 14 to 16 1909. Wallace sends 100 large flags and Pocatello lines streets with bunting lights arches for the Woolgrowers gathering. Plans include a Midwinter Sheep show at Stagner barns with 600 plus pens and a proposed national wool warehouse in Chicago funded by both western wool growers and Chicago financiers.
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Pocatello
Gem State
Woolgrowers' Convention
Herman J. Rossi
Wallace
Joel H. Brady
Idaho Consolidated Power Company
Center
Second Avenue
Arthur
Main
Masonic Temple
Lewis
First Avenue
Clark
McNichols & Wright
Stagner
East Center Street
First
Second Avenues
Harrison Avenue
West Center Street
Idaho
National Association
Paul Gartner
Woolgrowers Convention
New Jersey
Executive Committee
Chicago
Northwestern Stockman and Farmer
Helena
National Woolgrowers’ Association
Montana
Gooding
F. W. Gooding
Scott Anderson
Thomas Austin
N. P. Nelson
Utah
J. E. Cosgroff
George 8. Walker
Wyoming
Woolgrowers’ Association
Chicago Association of Commerce
Chicago Business Men
Woolgrowers of the West
Seven Men Arrest Warranted in Coal Train Robbery
Warrants issued for seven men linked to a coal train robbery near McCammon last week. Special Agent William Edgley secured written confessions. suspects may face federal charges for interfering with interstate traffic. Names not released, warrants listed under John Doe and Richard Roe.
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Justice of the Peace
J. M. Masonheimer
McCammon
United States Mail
William Edgley
Dave Quigley
John Doe
Richard Roe
Woolgrowers Convention Program Promises Broad Local Support
A forthcoming National Woolgrowers convention program will be a comprehensive 60 plus page publication with photographs of state and national officers, entries and prizes, and exhibitor lists. It highlights local Woolgrowers' interest, with ads from major firms such as Beeht Liebman Co Boston, Union Stock Yards Chicago, and Idaho Ranch Co Alexander Idaho, plus venues and local amenities for visiting ladies and participants.
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Chicago
Commercial Association
William E. Maans
Chicago Association of Commerce
West
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Oregon
Nevada
Montana
Woolgrowers’ Convention
National
Woolgrowers’ Association
M. C A
Elks’ Club
Carnegie Library
Masonic Hall
Eagles’ Hall
Civic Club
Wallin
Beeht, Liebman & Co
Wool Merchants of
Boston
Live Stock Exchange National Bank of Chicago
Farnsworth, Thayer & Stevenson
Wool Buyers of
Howard
Pargellis Transferred From Pocatello Y M C A
Frederick R. Pargellis secretary of the local Y M C A will transfer to Childress Texas with his family in about 30 days. He aided construction of the new Y M C A building and led a successful fund campaign. Ludwig is slated as probable successor in Pocatello.
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Tribune
Frederick R. Pargellis
Childress
Texas
Pargellis
Pocatello
Jennings
Pargellis. Childress
North Arthur Avenue
Gate City
Ludwig
Dietrich Named as Executive Secretary
Governor-elect James H. Brady announces Clarence C. Dietrich of this city as executive secretary to succeed Charles A. Emer who will be replaced when Brady takes office January 7. Dietrich has served as Brady’s private secretary for the past year and a half and aided the Republican state central committee during the campaign.
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James H. Brady
Clarence C. Dietrich
Charles A. Emer
Gooding
Dietrich
Brady
Mr. Brady
Republican State Central Committee
Pocatello
Sensation in the Trial of Haines
The Thornton Haines trial resumed with a sensational note as District Attorney Darrin threatened to resign over criticisms of his conduct but was persuaded to stay. The district attorney plans not to call Mrs. Haines as a witness for the prosecution.
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Flushing
Thornton Haines
Darrin
Trade and business notices from Lindley area and beyond
Two pages list firms including Mc Cammon Investment Co Bancroft Dipping and Shearing Co Douglas and Valentine and Lindley Salt Lake A W Allen and Brother Draper Utah thoroughbred sheep Idanha Hotel Co Boise Gold Coin Chemical works St Paul Minn McMillan Pur and Wool Co Minneapolis and related wool and sheep interests across multiple locations.
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Lindley
Salt Lake
McCammon Investment Co
Bancroft Dipping & Shearing Co
Douglas & Valentine
A. W. Allen & Brother
Draper
Utah
Idanha Hotel Co
Boise
Idaho
Gold Coin Chemical Works
St. Paul
Minn
McMillan Pur and Wool Co
Minneapolis
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Great Northern
Night Rider
Toga
Milionaire
the Woolmen
M’cammon
Association
Haines
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