Italians Missing in Florence Believed Murdered and Dismembered
Police think Er cole Buffetti Dominick Minichiello Joseph Minichiello and Mrs Palmetto were killed and dismembered in Florence. Lungs, thorax and tongue found in Arkansas river hint at body parts. Tony Bevori in jail reportedly confessed to killing a man in Italy and to murdering the Minichiellos for their money.
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Florence, Cole
Ercole Buffetti
Dominick Minichiello
Joseph Minichiello
Jr. Palmetto
Arkansas
Tony Bovori
Minichiello Brothers
Furniss
Italy
America
Tomey Neroni
Bevori
Buffetti
Palmetto
Bovori
Hale and Edwards Offer Conflicting Accounts of Saloon Attack
James Hale, ex policeman, lies injured at his West Sublette home after an assault at the Oak Saloon on North Main. Ira Edwards, owner, says Hale shouted and drew a knife after a disputed $3 bill for a dog tag. Hale’s version claims he was struck from behind as he left. Police continue to investigate the incident.
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James Hale
West Sublette Street
North Main Street
Hale
Ira Edwards
Edwards
Thaw Jury Begins as Six Permanent and Six Provisional
In New York on January 9 Justice Dowling advanced the Thaw case by securing three temporary jurors in the morning. At luncheon recess the jury box held six permanent and six provisional members but all six provisional jurors were excused after the break leaving six vacancies to fill.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Justice Dowling
California appellate court frees former mayor Schmitz
The California appellate court released former Mayor Eugene Schmitz from custody and voided the indictment on extortion charges. The ruling likely impacts the Abraham Ruef case as well.
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San Francisco
Appellate Court of California Today
Eugene Schmitz
Abraham Ruef
Dispute’s Path to Break Up Harriman Rail Trust
Special counsel anticipate a suit within thirty days against I H Harriman over Union Pacific and Southern Pacific relations. A White House May conference tied the case to the interstate commerce commission report. Severance and Kellogg conduct independent review. suit to be filed in Salt Lake City in equity, mirroring the Northern Securities precedent.
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Washington
Department of Justice
I. H. Harriman
Union
Southern Pacific
White House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Messrs
Suit Against the Sheriffs Bindsmen in Mortgage Dispute
D. W. Standrod trustee sues Sheriff and bondsmen Title Guaranty & Surety Co. over a sale of Oxford property under execution for W. F. Scott to satisfy H. C. Harkness. The suit claims the notes dated Jan 5 were secured by a chattel mortgage on a 100, 90, and 25 hogs valued at 125, with sale Dec 21 to satisfy the judgment. Judgment sought for damages, interest, and fees.
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Oxford
Dave Quigley
W. F. Scott
H. C. Harkness
Mr. Scott
D. W. Standrod
Guaranty & Surety Company
Scranton
Gallet
Harkness
Quistor
Standrod & Terrell
No Letup in Graft Probes Calhoun Ford Trials to Resume
Francis J. Heney says the bribery graft cases in San Francisco will proceed with vigor. Patrick Calhoun Tirey L. Ford and others remain indicted as Heney travels from Portland to resume proceedings. He plans to continue the Hall land fraud case upon his return from Portland.
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Calhoun
Ford
Hall
Portland
San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
United States
Bonaparte
Oregon
Patrick Calhoun
Tirey L. Ford
Heney
Washington
Roosevelt
United Railroads
Rioters Burn Chapel and Seize Official Residence in Kia Hsing Fu
Rioters in Kia Hsing Fu Che Kiang burned a Protestant chapel and school and seized the magistrate’s official residence. Foreigners in Kia Hsing Fu are reported safe as unrest grows in the province, with disorder mainly aimed at the dynasty.
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Shanghai
Kia Hsing Fu
Che Kiang
Raid Nets Dozen Women in East Side Lodging Houses
Sheriff D T Quigley and deputies raided several east side lodging houses arresting fourteen women of the underworld. Twelve were jailed with two released on cash bail. Four Japanese men were also taken into custody. Ari moto bonded and was released. Names of the women include Fay Holmes Pearl Edwards Mamie Davis Hannah Jones Eva Parker Gladys Brown Blanche Bates Alice Stilwell Sadie Mitchell Lottie Allen Agnes Brownson Eva Wise. Tom Tomassi, proprietor of the Maine lodging house, was arrested but released on bail. All detainees await county attorney action as authorities raid Maine Salt Lake Gem and Gate City houses on North Second avenue behind the European house.
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East Side
D. T. Quigley
Bob Lewis
Burnett McGarvey
Fletcher Kirkpatrick
Underworld
Arimoto
Kuno
Imaki
L Wala
Fay Holmes
Pearl Edwards
Mamie Davis
Hannah Jones
Eva Parker
Gladys Brown
Blanche Bates
Alice Stilwell
Sadie Mitchell
Lottie Allen
Agnes Brownson
Eva Wise
Tom Tomassi
Maine
Gray
Preston
Salt Lake
Gem
Gate City
North Second Avenue
Elks Lodge Planned in Idaho Falls Lays Groundwork
Elks lodge in Idaho Falls moves toward organization after receipt of permit from Grand Exalted Ruler Toner. District Deputy Exalted Ruler Stephenson reports papers and paraphernalia are en route and about fifty members, mostly former members of other lodges, expected to join this month.
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Idaho Falls
Nels Vorner
Stephenson
Koive
Grend
Toner
Elke
Baseball season opener set for April first in major leagues
The schedule committee of the National and American leagues agreed to begin the baseball season on Tuesday April 1 and end on Wednesday October 7. Each league will stage 154 championship games and the world series is expected to start in October.
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Cincinnati
Idaho Woolgrowers Meet in Pocatello Arrivals and Plans
Idaho Woolgrowers association holds its annual convention in Pocatello tomorrow and Saturday with an expected large turnout. President Judge Stockslager is due on No 6 tonight and Hon James H Brady plans to return to aid in securing the next national gathering. The Commercial club organizes entertainment at the Auditorium, including Primrose’s Minstrels and a boxing card featuring Frank Watson and Joe Norton, plus a Saturday night “Devil’s Auction” among other activities.
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Gem State
Pocatello
Idaho Woolgrowers’ Association
Judge Stockslager
Commercial Club
Gate City
Helena
Auditorium Theatre
Primrose
Frank Watson
Joe Norton
Watson
Norton
Trainwreck on Mackay Branch
A Mackay branch Short Line derailment left an engine and freight cars tumbling down a fifteen foot embankment after striking a loose rail. No injuries were reported though passengers endured a severe shock and walked two miles to Blackfoot before rescue.
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Mackay
B. Alnquist
Salt Lake
Blackfoot
Wreck Toll Rising After Georgia Colliery Train Plunge
Three dead and about eighty injured after the Colliery special derailed on a trestle near Hiram Georgia. Two more passengers likely to die as rescuers fought to reach cars buried in Copper Mine creek mud. Heavy Pullman construction limited a greater loss of life.
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Atlanta
Hiram
Georgia
Harte
Idaho Doctor Named Delegate to AMA Council in Chicago
Governor Gooding announced Dr. M. W. Howard of Pocatello will serve as Idaho’s delegate to the American Medical Association fourth annual medical education council meeting in Chicago on April 13.
Brady to Call Meeting for Idaho G O P State Convention
James I H Brady plans a visit to Idaho to decide time and place for the next Republican state convention. Clarence Dietrich reports Brady’s departure from Washington and possible Helena stop to coordinate with woolgrowers for the convention in Pocatello. Democratic chairman Lockhart will summon the Great Unwashed upon his Boise return after Jacksonian Day.
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Clarence Dietrich
Republican State Central Committee
James I H. Brady
Washington
Helena
Mont
Idaho
Pocatello
Brady
Gate City
State Central Committee
Lockhart
Democratic State Committee
Boise
Annual Meeting of Y M G A Members in Pocatello
The Pocatello Railroad Y M C A holds its annual meeting at 7:50 PM in association rooms. Secretary Pargellis urges full attendance as minutes from October are read and reports on Education Religion Membership Building Treasury are given. Election of directors follows with field news talks and a lunch provided. Work on the $40 000 North Arthur avenue association building progresses with hope to move in early spring.
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The
Pocatello Railroad Y. M. C. A
Association Rooms
Pargellis
Treasury
Washington
Robert M. Terrell
Tom Hall
J.B. Sturdevant
Association
North Arthur Avenue
Greek laborer shoots heel during Christmas revels
John Graves a Greek laborer with Short Line shot his heel yesterday during Greek Christmas festivities. He was taken to the general hospital this morning where Drs. Wright and Adams removed the bullet. Graves, amid a cheering crowd, fired carelessly as too much alcohol affected his aim. He is rapidly recovering.
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John Graves
Ill Near the Academy Dr Steely Attends Totten Resident
Mra HL HH Totten of near the Academy is seriously ill with pneumonia. Dr Steely attends to her condition.
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Mra
Totten
Academy
Steely
Baker City Wins Transfer of Silver Trowel Amid Lodge Ballot
At a Masonic lodge meeting Baker City won the ballot to receive the Silver Masonic trowel now in its care for two months. El Paso, Texas was a strong rival. transfer date to be set by recipient. A large delegation is expected to accompany the emblem to Baker City with local and Wasatch Lodge members and Grand Lodge officers invited to attend.
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Masonic Lodge
Baker City
el Paso
Texas
N. D. Brookhart
J. H. Hiler
Portneuf Lodge
William Wallin
D. Worth Clark
Rev. Murphy
Wasateh Lodge
Salt Lake City
Whitwell
Idaho
Grand Lodge
Cattleman Harry Yeast Guilty of Land Fraud
Omaha reports Harry Yeast a prominent cattleman found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government in land entries. The jury recommends clemency for the court.
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Omaha
Harry Yeast
State Board of Equalization Meets January 20 1908 Boise
County Assessor L B Case reports notice from State Auditor Bragaw announcing an interim meeting of Idaho's state board of equalization at the state house in Boise on January 20 1908. All county assessors are urged to attend to discuss migratory stock assessment and other changes from the August meeting.
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Boise
State Board of Equalization
L. B. Case
Bragaw
State House
Bragan
Idaho
State Board of Equalization of Idaho
Robert S. Bragaw
Board of Equalization
House Banking Panel Drafts Elastic Credit Bill
The subcommittee of the House Banking and Currency Committee reached a conclusion to report favorably a bill aimed at increasing credit elasticity. The measure, drafted under guidance from a representative named Fowler, proposes changes to monetary provisions and related banking rules.
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Washington
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Fowler
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Colorado
Florence
MR. Edwards
Oak Saloon
Schmitz
U.S
Harriman System
Union Pacific
Sheriff's Bondsmen
Quigley
Henry
Frisco
East Side Lodging House
Herd
Woolgrowers Convention
Stockslager
Mackay Branch
Republican Central Committee
G.O. P
Democratic Committee
Achilles
Trowel
Masonic
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