Strike of Switchmen Mediated by Erdman Law Officials
Washington reports a strike of switchmen out of Chicago may hinge on mediation by Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Knapp and Labor Commissioner O Neill under the Erdman law. Talks aimed to heal wage and hours disputes after failed negotiations, with no public statements during mediation. In New York officials plan to meet trainmen next week to discuss demands signaling possible settlement.
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Knapp
O’neill
Washington
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Switchmen’s Union of North America
General Managers’ Committee
Chicago Roads
Interstate Commission
Niel
Erdman
New York
Pocatello Banks Elect Officers
Bannock National bank stockholders elect Lyman Fargo as president and W W Armstrong as vice president with D W Church cashier and Fred D Clements assistant cashier. Eight percent dividend declared amid optimistic reports. Armstrong replaces late director George H Olmstead. First National Bank of Pocatello also elects directors D W Standrod J N Ireland D L Evans W J Jenkins L L Evans and officers D W Standrod president J N Ireland vice president W D Service cashier H E Wasley assistant cashier. First National ranks among Idaho’s strongest banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Fargo
W. W. Armstrong
D. W. Church
Fred D. Clements
Armstrong
George H. Olmstead
First National Bank of Pocatello
D. W. Standrod
J. N. Ireland
D. L. Evans
W. J. Jenkins
L. L. Evans
House Passes the White Slave Bill in Vote
Washington reports the House approved the Bennett Sabath White Slave bill by viva voce. The measure, from the national immigration commission probe into alien women trafficking, permits deportation and exclusion of immoral aliens and punishes procurers. It makes transporting persons across state lines for prostitution a crime with fines up to 5000 dollars and ten years imprisonment.
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Washington
House
National Immigration Commission
Editor Rhodes Dead in Birmingham
General Rufus N. Rhodes president and editor of the Birmingham News and director of the Associated Press died at his home in Birmingham today from Brights disease and arterial trouble.
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Birmingham
Rufus N. Rhodes
The
Birmingham News
Associated Press
Bright
Bouquet for Mr Pinchot Ex Officials Praise Policies Demand
A local note lauds the administration of ex official Pinchot as high minded and excellent. Call is made to continue Pinchot era policies amid ongoing debates.
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Pinchot
Taft to name Graves for forestry bureau chief
President Taft selected Henry M. Graves head of the Yale School of Forestry to succeed Gifford Pinchot as chief of the forestry bureau. Graves will lead the bureau starting after the appointment.
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Washington
Taft
Henry M. Graves
Yale School of Forestry
Forestry Bureau
Gifford Pinchot
Endorsement of Pinchot Policies by Livestock Group
The National Livestock association received a resolution praising the Pinchot administration and urging continued forestry policy under Pinchot's successor. It calls federal control of public grazing with a protective lease law, and supports Agriculture Department work, tariff bills reform, and a nonpartisan tariff commission to cut livestock terminal charges in Chicago.
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Denver
Gifford Pinchot
National Livestock Association
Pinchot
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
House backs conference on Pinchot Bal linger resolution
Washington January 12 The House refused to concur in the Senate amendment and moved to a conference. Conferees named were Dalzell of Pennsylvania Smith of Town and Fitzgerald of New York. The Senate approved the conference request with Nelson Clark of Wyoming and McEnry named as conferees.
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House
Washington
Senate
Pinchot-Ballinger
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Smith
Town
Fitzgerald
New York
Nelson
Clark
Wyoming
McEnry
Idaho Power Plant Sold to Chicago Firm
The Idaho Power and Transportation company in Idaho Falls, including the power plant and site, has been sold to the Bullesby company of Chicago. The exact price remains private, but local stockholders are said to have realized well on their investments. The deal was closed by A. W. Scott, the company president, who is in Chicago.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho Power & Transportation Company
Bullesby Company of
Chicago
A. W. Scott
Honor New Minister Honoring U S Minister to China
Chicago leaders from the Association of Commerce Bar Association Manufacturers' Association and Union League join in a La Salle hotel banquet to honor William J Calhoun recently named United States minister to China.
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Chicago
la Salle Hotel
William J. Calhoun
United States
China
Chicago Association of Commerce
Chicago Bar Association
Ilinois Manufacturers’ Association
Union League, Hamilton and
Industrial Clubs
Ten thousand seek front-row view of vilified killer
In Carthage Missouri on January 12 the sheriff denied almost all requests to witness the execution of William Wilson for the murder of Millie Plum at Carl Junction in July 1907. Nearly ten thousand people, including many women, applied to attend the death sentence scheduled for today, sparking regional outrage.
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Carthage
William Wilson
Wilson
Missouri
Millie Plum
Carl Junction
Philadelphia Heiress Delayed Elopement Return
Roberta De Jannon of Philadelphia and Frederick Cohen the waiter she eloped with postponed arrival in Philadelphia until tomorrow to avoid sensational reception by relatives. Chicago dispatch notes the delay stems from avoiding crowds and publicity upon their homecoming.
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Chicago
Roberta de Jannon
Philadelphia
Frederick Cohen
Miss de Jannon
Elopers
Broker Charles Head Dies of Apoplexy in Office
New York January 12 Charles Head head of Charles Head and Co a stock exchange firm dropped dead of apoplexy in the Mill Building office today The incident occurred during business hours at the firm s offices in the building authorities said his death was sudden and unexpected leaving multiple clients and colleagues in shock
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New York
Charles Head
Stock Exchange
Charles Head & Co
Gould Denies but Cables Fanning Braganza Rumor
Friends of the Gould family deny the engagement rumor with a foreign noble, yet cables revive talk of Miss Marjory Gould marrying the Prince of Braganza. George Gould reportedly opposes foreign suitors, while a Braganza son married Anita Stewart of New York.
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Gould
Marjory Gould
George Gould
Prince of Braganza
Portugal
Anita Stewart
New York
Braganza
Mr. Gould
Elks Lodge Installs in Twin Falls With Pocatello Train
About 50 to 60 B P C E members depart Pocatello by special train at 9 a m for Twin Falls to establish a new Elks lodge. They travel in festive attire led by the Gate City band, parade through Twin Falls, hold instigation ceremonies and a banquet, with many ladies joining and Boise Salt Lake and Spokane contingents present.
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Pocatello Elks
Magic City
Idaho
Elkdom
Pocatello
Twin Falls
New Lodge of Elks
Boise
Salt Lake
Blackfoot
Idaho Falls
Mackay
Rexburg
St. Anthony
McCammon
Soda Springs
Mont
Gate City
Elks
Cattlemen Protest Tariff at National Livestock Convention
Denver January session opens with Governor Shafroth praising quality over production and John W. Springer pushing for tariff removal on hides and stronger Interstate Commerce Commission powers. President H A Jastro calls tariff bills a game of polite theft as interests unite. S H Cowan of Fort Worth discusses railroad legislation.
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Denver
John Shafroth
John W. Springer
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. A. Jastro
H. Cowan
Fort Worth
Resignation of Count De San Luis Headed by Lisbon Gazette
The resignation of Count De San Luis Spanish minister to Lisbon was gazetted today. It is expected that Marquis De Villalobar, Spain's minister to Washington, will succeed him in Lisbon.
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Webr
Count de San Luis
Lisbon
Marquis de Villalobar
Spain
Washington
King Emanuel Conspiracy Denied by Lisbon Officials
Lisbon authorities denied any conspiracy against King Emanuel after police announced yesterday that such a plot had been found. The officials said no threat existed and urged calm.
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Lisbon
King Emanuel
Yes ‘Terday
Fraternal Brotherhood Install Officers at Pocatello Lodge
Pocatello Lodge No. 634 of the Fraternal Brotherhood held an officers installation at Odd Fellows hall and initiated a new member class. State society president led the ceremonies, followed by a ritual display. A banquet prepared by Mesdames Jones and Woodmanse capped the event, with Rev. Lawrence’s address praised as a masterpiece.
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Pocatello Lodge No
Fraternal Brotherhood
Odd Fellows Hall
Mesdames Jones
Woodmanse
Lawrence
Pocatello Lodge
Guarding Negroes in Vienna as Jailers Protect Suspects
Vienna Illinois January 12 three Illinois militia companies arrived to guard three African American detainees jailed for the alleged killing of Allen Clark. Authorities report no disturbance and no mob activity expected while the suspects remain in custody.
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Vienna
Ills
Allen Clark
Gem State Will Fight for Right of Lands Selection
Idaho moves to force the Interior Department to recognize the state’s right to select lands inside forest reserves. Governor Brady Attorney General McDougall and State Engineer Stephenson travel to Washington to argue the case based on pre reserve surveys and school land grants valued at 7 to 8 million dollars. The group seeks modification of the Ewing vs Jones ruling which held the state’s right invalid because reserves existed before survey plats were filed.
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Boise Statesman
State of Idaho
Department of the Interior
State Land Board
C. D. McDougall
Washington
Ballinger
Wickersham
Interior Department
Ewing
McDougall
James Stephenson, Jr
James H. Brady
Sugar Trust to Clean House After Jersey City Meeting
New York reports a major reshuffle at American Sugar Refining Co as stockholders meet in Jersey City. Officials linked to the Havemeyer era retire and are replaced by reform minded directors backing President W B Thomas aims to purge corruption alleged in government probes and costly penalties. New England residents dominate shareholding with many widows and teachers among the investors represented by ex Secretary of State Richard Olney.
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New York
Wall Street
American Sugar Refining Company
Jersey City
H. O. Havemeyer
W. B. Thomas
New England
Richard Olney
Permit Denied for Jeffries Johnson Fight Without Local Direction
San Francisco news reports a permit will be granted only if the Jeffries Johnson match is directed by local officials. John L. Herget, aka Young Mitchell, chairman of the police committee, argues concessions should go to those working for the game locally rather than outsiders.
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San Francisco
Jeffries-Johnson
John L. Herget
Young Mitchell
New Board of Supervisors
Hervget
Mississippi Flood Threat to River Men Warned
Rain across Missouri and northern regions swelled the Mississippi producing a threatening view. The weather bureau warned river men to prepare to safeguard their property as ice clogged the river from Chester Illinois to St Louis over a stretch of about sixty miles.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
Chester
Ills
Woman Dies After Poison Mistake At Pocatello House
Miss La Rossay Clark of Etna Wyoming traveling saleswoman for scissors and needles died at Pocatello General Hospital from swallowing carbolic acid by mistake while a guest at the Pocatello house. She came from Rigby last Monday and was about 25. Her body was held at Percy C. Silver's undertaking parlors pending her father’s arrival.
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H. A. Castle
General Hospital
Charles H. Smith
Pocatello House
Pocatello
Percy C. Silver
Fitzgerald Mayoral Victory Challenged With Recount Request
Boston January 12. John F Fitzgerald's election to mayor is challenged as campaign managers for James J Storrow announce an immediate recount request. The move signals a contested result and potential delays in certifying the winner.
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Boston
John F. Fitzgerald
James J. Storrow
New Directors Named for Canal Company in Downey Meeting
Stockholders of the Portneuf Marsh Valley Irrigation company elected officers for the coming year in Downey. D W Sandreed of Pocatello is president, Joseph Burns of Lincoln Neb is VP and general manager, T M Edwards of Mackay is secretary, H C Harkness of Mackay is treasurer. Directors include Wattling of Lincoln Neb and Marley, replacing Lars W Johnson and L Crocker. E E Gillespie, a Washington correspondent and investor, named sales agent and to base Gate City sales HQ in Pocatello. A new canal completion contract was awarded to Shoshone contractors, with work to start as weather allows for irrigation season.
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Downey
Portneuf-Marsh Valley Irrigation Company
D. W. Sandreed
Pocatello
Joseph Burns
Lincoln
Neb
T. M. Edwards
Me- Cammon
H. C. Harkness
George T. Hyde
L. E. Wattling
Paul H. Markey
Mason City
Messrs. Wattling
Marley
Lars W. Johnson
L. ©. Crocker
Boise
Nebraskans
E. E. Gillespie
Washington
Gate City
Salmon City Realty Hitting New Highs In Land Values
H G King president of the First National Bank of Salmon City returns from Pocatello with wife after federal suit led by A T Lamborn and Dick Richards over land near Salmon. Testimony was taken before Daniel Hamer as referee. King notes railroad purchases of 160 acres for 36000 and 18 adjoining acres, predicting Salmon will become a leading northwest town once rail access is built.
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H. G. King
First National Bank of
Salmon City
Pocatello
A. TI. Lamborn
New York City
Dick Richards
Higgins, Tex
Mr. King
Salmon
Daniel Hamer
Northwest
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Bannock National
Bannock National Bank
A. J. Pierce
F. A. Ball
Ier
Rhodes
Bouquet
MR. Pinchot
Marjory
Purple
DE San Luis
GEM State
Uncle Sam
Brady
Sugar Trust
Canal Company
Judge Standrod
Salmon City Realty
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