Darrow Leaves for Los Angeles Amid Health Crisis
Clarence Darrow, chief defense counsel in the Pettibone trial, withdraws from the case to undergo mastoid bone surgery in Los Angeles after six months of ear abscess troubles. Edgar Wilson is ill, so John F. Nugent leads the defense as depositions in the Bradley case are introduced to argue the gas leakage caused the explosion.
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Los Angeles
Edgar Wilson
Nugent
Boise
Dee
Clarence Darrow
John F. Nugent
Bradley
Bank Robbery Near Camden Point Captured Bandits
Three men robbed the Bank of Camden Point near St Joseph Missouri. They blew the safe taking 2500 dollars. A gun battle with citizens followed. The trio were captured in woods by the Platte River near Edgerton Junction and jailed in Platte City. Clyde Reed is named as an identified bandit leader.
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St. Joseph
Camden Point
Platte River
Edgerton Junction
Platte City
Edgerton
Clyde Reed
Land in Idaho Pulled From Entry for Irrigation Study
The secretary of the interior withdraws about 187 680 acres around Lake Walcott near Minidoka Idaho from public entry for irrigation study under the first form. The land will be investigated for future reclamation using pumping plants with lifts from 25 to 75 feet. No entry is allowed while a reconnaissance survey is planned for this winter.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Lake Walcott
Minidoka
Idaho
Skaters Drown Trying to Save Others in Ice Break
In Castleton a skating pond broke throwing in Kate Mary and George Clark. Six would‑be rescuers joined the effort and all but three were pulled to safety. The three children Ida Putnam George Hunter and Ida Franklin died after rescue attempts failed.
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Rutland
Dee
Castleton
Kate
Mary
George Clark
Ida Putnam
George Hunter
Ida Franklin
United States Smelting declares dividends
The directors of United States Smelting, Refining & Mining Company declared a quarterly dividend of one percent on common stock and one and three quarters on preferred. The last common dividend was one and three quarters.
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Boston
United States Smelting, Refining & Mining Company
Newspaper men come to blows
Denver, Dec. 27. Fred G. Bonfils, Denver Post co owner, was arrested on an assault and battery warrant sworn by Thomas M. Patterson, owner of Rocky Mountain News and Denver Times. Patterson, walking to his office, was knocked down and injured. Bonfils says he acted over press articles vilifying him and will confront Patterson after every similar publication.
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Denver
Fred G. Bonfils
Denver Post
Thomas M. Patterson
United States
Rocky Mountain News
Denver Times
Bonfils
Justice Carson
Patterson
Last Sad Rites For J. R. Vanderbeck
Funeral services for J. R. Vanderbeck were held yesterday at 2 30 p m from the Congregational church under the B of L E. Rev W S Hunt and Rev George Perry assisted. Vanderbeck born June 17 1845 in Barien county Michigan followed railroading then with C B and Q in Iowa later moving to Pocatello to work for Oregon Short Line where he died. He married Mary Elizabeth Charleton in 1870 in Hamilton County Iowa. four daughters survive with wives Mrs Joe Baxter Ogden and Mrs Frank Hanks Logan present. Mrs Vanderbeck died about 13 years ago.
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J. R. Vanderbeck
Congregational Church
B. of L. E
W. S. Hunt
George Perry
Mr. Vanderbeeck
Barrien County
Michigan
Iowa
Creston
Pocatello
Oregon Short Line
Mary Elizabeth Charrington
Hamilton County
Towa
Vanderbeck
Joe Baxter
Ogden
Frank Hanks
Logan
West Side Saloon Fight Leaves Man Seen As Dead
A noted town character known as Toe Wood was believed dead after a fight last night and missing this morning. County Coroner Howard was called, and Wood’s shack was entered. he was found alive but extremely intoxicated, now on the road to recovery.
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West Side
Wood
Howard
Elks Distribute Christmas Aid in Pocatello
A Pocatello Elks charity committee led by Exalted Ruler W. A. Wright and members J. H. Daniger A. H. Frye and W. H. Lockhart gave 300 to 350 dollars to about 25 deserving families on Christmas Day. None were Destitute though all were in need.
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Lodge of Elks
Pocatello
W. A. Wright
J. H. Daniger
A. H. Frye
W. H. Lockhart
Wreck on Pennsylvania line kills three in Camden
Three people died and seventeen were injured when the Pem berton accommodation wrecked on the Camden elevated tracks near the station and caught fire. The Camden fire department released trapped passengers in time to prevent further loss of life.
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Camden
N. J
Pemberton
Camden Fire Department
Stork Delivers Baby Girl at Mc Crary Home
Dr Steely reported a trained stork visit to the home of Mr and Mrs Don Mc Crary this morning resulting in the birth of a baby girl.
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Dr. Steely
Don McCrary
Tonopah Mining Company Declares Dividend Amid Debt
The Tonopah Mining Company of Philadelphia announces a dividend despite substantial indebtedness of 578000 dollars. The company reports last quarter earnings of 301000 dollars while stock, once as high as 21 dollars, trades today at 4.75 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Tonopah Mining Company
Tonopah
Nevada
Fire Claims Entire Clark Family in Water Town
Five members of the John Clark family perished in a blaze that destroyed their Water town home early today. The dead include John Clark his wife and three children aged eleven nine and five. Firefighters arrived to find the house burned to the ground two miles from town center.
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Boston
John Clark
Watertown
Clark
Indian Congress Breaks Up In Row
Surat Bombay Dec 27 After two days of futile efforts to elect a president the Indian National Congress broke up in a fight. Police cleared the hall as extremists rushed the platform demanding home rule. Chairs and tables were broken and used as bludgeons injuring delegates.
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Surat
Bombay
Indian National Congress
Congress
Largest block signal installation in world
New York reports Harriman railroad officials say 4593 miles of Union and Southern Pacific track now use the modern safety block signal system. The project cost five million dollars and represents the largest mileage of its kind and about one third of the country’s total improved block mileage.
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New York
Harriman Railroad
Union
Southern Pacific
Women’s Study League Meets Thursday on Shakespeare Heroines
The Women’s Study League will gather Thursday January 2 at Mrs. Geo Derr’s home. The discussion focuses on The Heroines of Shakespeare with members asked to bring a quotation from a woman named in Shakespeare’s dramas.
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Women’s Study League
Geo. Derr
Optimist Club Hosts Monthly Dance for Colored Citizens
The Optimist club held a dance at the L. D. 8 amusement hall last night attracting about 20 couples from Ocntello. The new organization aims to host monthly events with music by prominent Gate City musicians.
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L. D
Ocntello
Gate City
Marriage of Frank Therrien and Orlie Brule in Butte
Frank Therrien and Orlie Brule of Butte were issued a marriage license by Deputy County Clerk Hyde on Tuesday and married Christmas afternoon by Rev. Woodhull at the Methodist church parsonage. They departed for West Superior Michigan for a honeymoon and plan to return in a few weeks to their Montana home.
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Frank Therrien
Orlie Brule
Butte
Hyde
Mr. Woodhull
Methodist Church
West Superior
Mich
Montana
Misses Gallagher of Idaho Visit Carey Home
The Misses Gallagher of Idaho Falla are visiting at the home of T. V. Carey in this city during the holidays.
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Misses Gallagher
Idaho Falla
T. V. Carey
Caliente Man Returns Home After Brief Pocatello Visit
C. J. Hagerty of Caliente Nevada departed last night for home following a short visit with friends in Pocatello Idaho.
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C. J. Hagerty
Caliente, Nev
Pocatello
Montana Strikers Near Amicable Settlement
Helena Mont Dec 27 The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone strike in Utah Wyoming and Montana appears headed for a settlement All issues resolved except unions demand to drop the federal injunction against interference with the company business The Montana Federation of Labor and Electrical Workers Union officials have consulted local attorneys who advised withdrawing the demand The final conference is anticipated soon
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Helena
Mont
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Utah
Wyoming
Montana
Alex Fairgrieve
Montana Federation of Labor
Sullivan
Electrical Workers’ Union
Chamales Cleared in Sunday Closing Law Case
A Chicago jury found Thomas Chamales not guilty in the second trial over alleged Sunday saloon closing law violations. The first trial ended with a hung jury, making this verdict the final outcome in the case.
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Chicago
Thomas Chamales
Chamales
National Wool Growers meeting to draw 2000 in Helena
The forty fourth annual National Wool Growers association gathering opens in Helena Montana January 14 to 16 with more than 2000 delegates expected and a concurrent sheep show. Topics include public land policy the twenty eight hour law for livestock shipments and industry questions. Attending officials include James Rudolph Garfield secretary of the interior and forest and animal industry leaders Pinchot Melvin with senators Warren and Carter. Wyoming will send a special train.
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Idaho Woolgrowers Association
Pocatello
Carl Valentine
National Association of Woolgrowers
Helena
Idaho
National Association
Mont
National
Wool Growers’ Association
James Rudolph Garfield
Interior Department
Messrs. Pinchot and Melvin
Forest and Animal Industry
Agricultural Department
Warren
Carter
Wyoming
Thoroughbred Tramp at Auditorium January 1
The Thoroughbred Tramp stars Elmer Walters as Johnny-on-the-spot, with John J. Swartwood in the lead. The four-act play promises strong story lines and popular Western humor aided by a well mounted scenic set. A big street parade is planned beforehand.
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Elmer Walters
John J. Swartwood
Doctor Reaches Ill Children On Horseback At Pocatello Creek
Dr Steely was summoned to the Roberts ranch on Pocatello Creek where two children are ill with pneumonia. He rode horseback due to bad roads, marking his first equestrian attempt in a long time and he may or may not arrive.
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Steely
Mr. Roberts
Pocatello Creek
Cleaning Dyeing and Curling Plumes
Mrs. Armstrong of 242 West Center advertises cleaning and dyeing services for plumes with curling options available.
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Armstrong
West Center
Tribune Holiday Edition Praised in Pocatello
The Holiday Edition of the Tribune issued before Christmas is hailed as the finest of its kind in southeastern Idaho. Over 75 new views of streets and landmarks were printed across four sections and a color cover. The paper offers mailed copies for 15 cents deposit and asks patrons to submit addresses.
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the Tribune
Idaho
Pocatello
Gate City
The
Tribune
Addison Smith to Washington as Heyburn's Private Secretary
Addison T. Smith of Boise travels with his wife and two sons to Washington D C to rejoin Senator Heyburn as private secretary after a year away from his Boise registrar post. He believes Idaho has a stronger Pettibone case than the Haywood trial and expects completion in about two weeks.
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Salt Lake
Addison T. Smith
Boise
Kenyon
Washington, D. C
Senator Heyburn
Idaho
Smith
Land Board
Pettibone
Harold A Vag Convicted of Vagrancy in Utah
Word from Salt Lake reports W. T. Harold the man who escaped jail before sentence for obtaining money under false pretenses has been convicted of vagrancy there. He was linked to claims of abusing Lillian Jordan who died by suicide. Utah police are investigating. The sheriff here declined to extradite for a three day sentence.
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Salt Lake
W. T. Harold
Harold
Lillian Jordan
Sheriff's Office
Utah
Mrs Emily Wilson Dies in Pocatello at 59
Mrs Emily Wilson aged 59, sister of the wife of former Chief of Police Ford, died of heart trouble in the city last night. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 from Manassa's undertaking parlors conducted by Bishop Hendricks of the L D S. She was born in England and lived at 70 North Arthur avenue with her husband Harry Wilson. Her daughter Mrs Ford arrived from Salt Lake City to attend, accompanied by Mrs L F Classon.
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Emily Wilson
Ford
Pocatello
Manassa’s
Bishop Hendricks
L. D
Eduated
Wilson
England
Harry Wilson
North Arthur Avenue
Salt Lake
L. F. Classon
Henry Wall Dies Former State Treasurer and Ex-con
Henry Wall former state treasurer and noted Republican figure died in Chicago at age. He had been released from the house of correction where he served two years for postal-law violations.
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Chicago
Henry Wall
House of Correction
Fresh oysters today at the Louvre
The notice advertises fresh oysters available today in any quantity at the Louvre. No further details on source, supplier, or quantities are provided.
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Louvre
Suspects in County Jail After Downey Robbery
William Harris and Frank Mack, strangers and members of the hobocular fraternity, are jailed in Bannock county awaiting trial for complicity in the Downey general merchandise store robbery. They were caught in Huntington Oregon by Huntington marshal on telegraphic tips from Sheriff Quigley and brought back to Pocatello Christmas Eve with some stolen jewelry found on their persons.
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Huntington
Pocatello
Quigley
William Harris
Frank Mack
Hobocular
W. A. Hyde & Company
Downey
Ore
Dave Quigley
Bannock County
Oregon
Pettibone Dope In Philadelphia
Erie authorities test contents of a bottle found in an infernal machine mailed to Archie Carr at 2208 Cherry street. Two drops of white liquid caused a four foot flame when ignited, confirming a dangerous substance. Carr, a department store delivery man, is married with three children and denies knowing the sender.
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Erie
Wagner
Archie Carr
Cherry Street
South Erie
Carr
Grand Army Man Mysteriously Missing
An aged Civil War veteran from Blackfoot disappeared after transacting business in the Gate City. Friends from Grove City join police in a search this afternoon, scouring the sagebrush north of town. The missing man is named Beckley. his son in law M Hunter of Blackfoot helps in the hunt.
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Blackfoot
Gate City
Grove City
Beckley
M. Hunter
Rescuers Near Entombed Miners In Nevada Shaft
Rescue work at the Alpha shaft near Ely Nevada progresses slowly at about ten feet daily. Foreman Gallagher expects faster progress and hopes to reach the entombed miners within about two weeks. Rescuers have about three hundred feet to go to the thousand foot level where the imprisoned men have been entombed since December 4.
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Ely
Nev
Alpha
Gallagher
United Commercial Travelers Meeting Notice
Notice that Gate City Cowell No. 270 of the United Commercial Travelers will hold its annual meeting Saturday December 28 1907 at the Odd Fellows hall All visiting members are invited ROSENBURG St J
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United Commercial Travelers
Gate City Cowell
Odd Fellows’ Hall
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Darrow
Yellowstone
Rocky Mountain News and Times
Rube Vanderbeck
Shack
Elks of Pocatello
Bannock
Ole and al
Tonopah Mining Company Troubled
Indian Congress
Mrs. Derr
Shakespeare
Montana Strikers
Bell Telephone Company
Pocatello Boosters
Addison T
Heyburn
Harold A
Mrs. Wilson
Henry Wulff
Downey Store
Pettibone Dope
Rosenburg
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