Idaho Legislature Elects Heyburn U S Senator
In Boise on January 14 the Idaho legislature met in joint session and declared W. B. Heyburn elected United States Senator succeeding Henry Heitfeldt. A monster reception followed for Senator elect Heyburn. The report covers senate and house actions including state printing, school trustee terms, bridge funding for Snake River near Weiser, mining tax bills, and county boundary debates. Senator Evans discussed tax equality for migratory cattle and proposed repeal to tax cattle owned outside Idaho equally with residents. Anderson county proposal would split Bingham county area, with Idaho Falls growth driving the plan. territory and valuation figures cited.
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Boise
W. B. Heyburn
United States
Henry Heitfeldt
Heyburn
Caton
Snake River
Weiser
Evans
Oneida County
Idaho
Kiefer
Bingham County
Anderson
Henge
Blackfeet
Thut
Idaho Falls
Bingham
Jefferson
Hoo
Robert Anderson
Daho Kalle
Idaho law on holding offices after legislative terms
A bill to be introduced in both houses of the Idaho legislature prohibits any member from holding or being appointed to an office whose creation or salary increase occurred while they served in the legislature during the term for which they were elected. This rule targets post term appointments and aims to curb conflicts of interest.
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State of
Idaho
Revenue reform and state building plans in Lewiston
Lewiston discussed for next session a move to imitate Washington tax payments in two installments and shift collections to the county treasurer. Sen Orum of Nez Perce backs the revenue changes. Senator Cram seeks appropriations to build a northern state building for the supreme court and to house a law library, with northern county opposition wavering toward support.
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Lewiston
Idan
Washington
Orum
Nez Perce
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Law
Cram
J. W. Reed
North Idaho
Government Control of Coal Mining Question Stirs Congress
Washington debates a Judiciary Committee resolution seeking power for Congress to seize all coal mines and transportation lines if a necessity arises. The lengthy proposal outlines occasions and methods for such appropriation and aims to exhaust federal authority in the coal sector.
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Committee On Judiciary
House
Congress
United States
Permanent injunction upheld against railroad interference in New Jersey
In Trenton the Circuit Court filed a decision in favor of Western Union Telegraph Company restraining the Pennsylvania Railroad from obstructing its lines along the road. The injunction is made permanent.
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Trenton
N. J
Wetern Union Telegraph Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Election canvass shows Champlain leads Farénish in Oregon
A joint session today canvassed the last election for governor in Salem Oregon and found Champlain Democrat ahead of Farenish Republican by a margin of 276 votes.
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Chamterlain
Farenish
Platt Renominated by Connecticut Republicans for Senate
Hartford January 14 Senator O A Platt was unanimously renominated by the Republican caucus of the General Assembly for another term in the United States Senate.
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Hartford
Conn
O. A. Platt
General Assembly
United States
Senate
Coal for the Poor Distributed in Chicago
Chicago on January 14 reports 250 tons of coal purchased by mayoral appeal funds were distributed today to destitute families.
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Chicago
Overdue Steamer St. Louis Sighting Unseen
The steamer St. Louis sailing from Southampton is several days overdue and has not been sighted by January 14 in New York reports.
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New York
St. Louis
Southampton
Detroit Coal Exchange Charged Under Anti-Trust Law
Detroit Prosecuting Attorney Hunt filed information against the Detroit Coal Exchange an organization of thirty coal dealers accusing violation of the 1890 anti trust statute and seeking an injunction. He charges members may not sell coal below the exchange minimum price with a fine for violations.
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Detroit
Mich
Hunt
Detroit Coal Exchange
Fuel Famine Indictments Expected in Illinois Indiana Coal Conspiracies
Chicago January 14 report says a conspiracy indictment against members of at least three coal combinations operating in Illinois and Indiana is anticipated as the special grand jury completes the fuel famine inquiry.
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Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
House approves one year coal duty rebate bill
Washington January 14 After a year of debate the House passed a bill to rebate coal duties for one year by a vote of 358 to 5 The roll call included Republicans Oldham Jones Gains Mondell and Patterson The Senate soon took up and passed the same rebate bill upon receiving it from the House.
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Washington, Jan
House
Tcedaay
Oldham
Jones
Washington
Gains
West Virginia
Mondell
Wyoming
Patterson
Pennsylvania
Senate
Lpcuse
Cough Syrup Poisoning Warning Amid Opium Controversy
Local reports flag children being poisoned or made weak by opiate containing cough syrups. Foley’s Honey and Tar touted as safe, non opiate remedy though sale cited at Bean’s drug store.
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Foley's
Bean's Drug Store
Woodmen to Convene for $10,000 Hall Plan
Woodmen of the World notices all Woodmen to attend the meeting this Wednesday evening January 14. The master will present plans for a $10,000 hall building. Attest Wa. Youna and T. H. Kane, Clerk.
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Wa. Youna
T. H. Kane
Entertainments Whose Babe Are You at the Auditorium
The program Whose Babe Are You opens at the Auditorium with a comic revue. Performers from local groups entertain audiences in a lighthearted sketch show.
Heavy Idaho Snow Forecast Signals Strong Water Flow Next Year
Weather bureau reports heavy snowfall across Idaho in November and December 1902 with many sections predicting above average water flow for 1903. Correspon dents note packed icy snow in mountains, with several localities forecasting well above average or substantially higher water availability for the season.
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Weather Bureau
Idaho
U. S. Climate and Crop Service Bureau
Lnto
Coltman
Dickey
Lake
Oxford
Preston
Spencer
Wilford
Fairview
Georgetown
Mink Creek
Samarita
Bellgrove
Bonner's Ferry
Harrison
Hope
Kingstoun
Murray
St. Magries
Hewitt Better After Night Under Observation
In New York on January 14 the doctors at Abraham and Hewitt reported the patient passed the night in comfort with no obvious loss of strength.
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New York
Abraham &, Hewitt
Chicago Wheat Market Outlook in May
Chicago wheat prices for May delivery rose to 76 cents per bushel as traders weighed supply concerns and demand signals. Market activity on January 14 reflected cautious optimism amid weather and crop expectations in the Midwest.
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Chicago
Beet sugar groups press 20 percent tariff limit
Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed an amendment to the Cuban reciprocity treaty limiting any further tariff cuts. The 20 percent reduction on Cuban Ontan sugar would not be lowered by a preferential rate for another country, backing beet sugar interests.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Fatal Fire At Dr Bryan's Infirmary In Pensacola
A January Pensacola fire destroyed Dr R I Bryans three story infirmary. Twenty five patients were rescued wearing night clothes as several suffered catalepsies from exposure and shock. one man Bleckton died in the blaze.
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Pensacola
Fla
R. I. Bryan
Bleckton
Malad Valley railroad survey advances toward Malad
The Malad Advocate reports a twelve man survey party led by Mr. Hutchison completed the Malad valley railroad survey for the Oregon Short Line. The line shifts to avoid Mr. Ireland's costly residence and aims to reach Garland soon with trains likely to run from Malad.
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Hutchison
Peck Hotel
Oregon
J. N. Ireland
Mr. Ireland
William Chivers
Banlnock Street
Harry Miffins
Garland
T. A. Davis
James Jones
County division discussed to form new county
The Weiser World reports a meeting at Council to discuss dividing Washington county and creating a new county from the north end. The measure has little support even locally and is not mentioned in campaigns, with legislators expected to oppose splitting into two weaker counties.
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Weiser World
Council
Washington County
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