Mormon influence in Idaho Utah politics disputed in hearings
In Washington Jan 11 and 13, J W N White of Provo Utah said the church sought time from elected officials but did not curb political liberty. Frank Martin of Boise testified Mormon voters tilt party lines. he denied Mormon interference in Morrison’s renomination and discussed polygamy sentiment and Dubois’ campaign tactics.
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Morrison
Frank Martin
Lina
Whitecour
Sach
Perp
Whitecotton
Smoot
Apos
C Church
Washington
DC. C
J. H. Brady
Pocatello
Idaho
Republican State Committee
Dubois
Republican Committee
McConnell
Brady
Judge Parker
Heitfeldt
Boise
State Democratic Committee
Worthington
Mr. Martin
Balt Lake
Martin
Watt Coe
Jackson
Clay
Congress
Hyde Stalker
Roosevelt
Burrows
State Committee
Mormon Church
Miners’ Union
Southwest Freeze Deepens Across Kansas Nebraska and Iowa
In Kansas City a record one degree below zero marks the coldest day of the winter in the region. Dodge City reports fourteen below zero while Lincoln Nebraska and Des Moines Iowa each report twelve below as even colder weather is forecast for the southwest.
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Kansas City
Dodge City
Kansas
Lincoln
Neb
Des Moines
Iowa
Nebraska
Rumors of More Land Indictments Surface in Portland
Portland Ore January 13 The Federal grand jury adjourned without any indictments announced but rumors say indictments against powerful figures in the government council are expected to be handed down early next week by the grand jury.
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More Land
Portland
Ore
Federal Grand Jury
Churchmen Meet in Closed Inquiry Session
Ten members of the Episcopal board of inquiry gathered in Reading Pennsylvania to investigate charges brought by Rev Irvine against Bishop Ethelbert Talbot. The session was held behind closed doors.
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Reading
Episcopal Board of Inquiry
Irvine
Ethelbert Talbot
Blackfoot Mills Flour Ad Promotes Local Grocers
A brief ad notes Blackfoot Mills flour available for home bakers in Blackfoot. It promotes purchases at Black's Grocery and James Dwyer in Pocatello. The piece invites attention to a Idaho Furniture Company sale and encourages readers to take advantage of the bargain.
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Blackfoot Mill
Hull
Blackfoot Mills
Pocatello
Black's Grocery
James Dwyer
Russia accuses China over neutrality breaches in Far East
The Associated Press reports Russia claims absolute proof that China aided Japan by allowing Japanese forces to use the Miaotao Islands and by Chinese officials directing troops and war supplies. Russia warns of future aggression if explanations remain unsatisfactory as Russian cavalry harasses near Liao Yang and New Chwang amid Russian-Japanese clashes.
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Paria
Associated Press
Russia
China
Miatao Islands
Port Arthur
Tokio
Liao Yang
Nogi
Oyama
New Chwang
Japanese cruiser Tokiwa Captures British Steamship Roselly
In Tokio on January 13, the Imperial Japanese Navy reports the cruiser Tokiwa seized the British steamship Roselly, carrying coal destined for Vladivostok.
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Tokio
Tokiwa
Roselly
Vladivostok
Boise Protest Delays J. P. Cummings Bar Admission
Idaho Attorney General filed a protest against J. P. Cummings of Pocatello being admitted to practice before the Idaho Supreme Court. The court took the protest under advisement and may order a searching investigation. Commissions to verify the protest include Judge Standrod and F. S. Dietrich among others.
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Supreme Court
Boise, Ida
Guheen Hag
J. P. Cummings
Pocatello
Supreme Court of Idaho
Alfred Budge
Paris
Dietrich
W. H. Holzheimer
C. F E. Gray
A. Boyd
Johnston
Sherif Harvey
Gallet
D. W. Standrod
DeLos Campbell
Knowles
Standrod
F. 8. Dietrich
C. A. Boyd
President appoints Vespasian Warner as Pension Commissioner
Washington January 13 The President has named Vespasian Warner to be Commissioner of Pensions. Warner is currently a member of Congress representing Illinois.
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Washington
Vespasian Warner
Pensions
Warner
Congress
Illinois
Harriman Lines Name P C Stohr Assistant Traffic Director
P C Stohr general traffic manager of the Great Western railway has been named assistant traffic director of the Harriman lines with headquarters in Chicago.
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St. Paul
P. C. Stohr
Great Western Railway
Harriman Lines
Chicago
City and county warrants are good for cash at Trapp and Co
Warrants from city and county offices can be redeemed for cash at Trapp and Co. The notice emphasizes available redemptions and the firm’s readiness to process these payments.
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Trapp & Co
Idaho Legislature Denounces MeConnell Gambling Claims
Both chambers in Boise pass a resolution condemning former Governor MeConnell's statements before the Smoot committee as reflecting on the morals of the Idaho Legislature as unjust and untrue. The dispute follows public resentments over gambling proclivities attributed to lawmakers.
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Idaho
Boise
Ida
Jann
MeConnell
Smoot Investigation Committee
Daha
On the Road to Recovery
James A. Murray, Montana millionaire, has improved significantly while still severely ill at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. He is out of immediate danger and on the road to a complete recovery, with wife Mrs. Murray enforcing rest and quiet during his convalescence.
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Tribune
San Francisco
Calif
James A. Murray
St. Francis Hotel
Murray
County Board Delays Finish. Raises Treasurer Bond to 40000
County commissioners delayed beyond noon and likely to finish tomorrow, boosting the treasurer bond to 40000 surety to cover funds in circulation. Several liquor bonds approved, one license denied for insufficient fee. judges’ bonds approved. Petition to establish a permanent survey corner near Soda Springs denied as county not obliged.
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N. Ellis
DPD
A. Woodall
Soda Springs
Was Probably Too Liberal for Russia
St. Petersburg January 13 an unconfirmed report says the Czar accepted Interior Minister Sviatopolk Mirsky resignation and appointed M De Wittee as president of the committee of ministers to succeed him.
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St. Petersburg
Sviatopolk-Mirsky
M. de Wittee
Committee of Ministers
All Grades of Sugar Advance in New York Trade
All grades of refined sugar were today advanced ten cents per hundred pounds in New York. The move affects market prices across the sugar trade and signals higher costs for manufacturers and retailers nationwide.
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New York
Chicago Wheat Price Report
Chicago Wheat on January 13 stood with May at 1.625 and a quarter dollars per bushel and No 2 Red at 1.19 dollars.
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Chicago
Two Hundred Pairs of Boys Overshoes Sale
Two hundred pairs of boys overshoes sizes three to six are offered on sale at Geo. North's, reduced from 1.50 to 16 cents each.
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Geo. North
Olé Crow Bourbon Mount Vernon Election at Bannock Bar
In Bannock Bar a local election gathers community figures Olé Crow Bourbon and Mount Vernon to decide a regional ballot measure. Voters weigh candidate-backed proposals as poll watchers report quiet participation.
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Olé Crow
Bourbon
Mount Vernon
Bannock Bar
Legislature Deliberates Anti Gambling and School Bills
Measures before Boise and Idaho Senate and House include repeal and re enactment of sewer and bond laws, extension of county commissioner terms, and a prohibition on slot machines with penalties. New school book pricing and use terms proposed. funds for Salmon river pack trail debated.
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Walker
Ada
City of
Boise
Wayman
Senate
Committee On Judiciary
Smith
Washington County
Washington
Idaho
Committee On Roads and Bridges
Salmon River
Idaho County
Johnson
George H. Stewart
Alfred Budge
Lyttleton Price
Hiouse
Magill
Ainey
Nez Perce
Idaho Faces Reform on Textbook Contracts in Legislature
Lawmakers revisit the 1899 textbook contract system as contracts expire next fall. Representative Smith proposes a bill to keep existing books in use for five years from September 1905, with price guarantees matching the lowest US quote and a repeal clause.
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Smith
Nez Perce
Board of Text Book Commissioners
Idaho
United States
Polygamy Bill Faces Unified Senate and House Opposition
Both chambers held separate caucuses yesterday then a joint session to discuss the polygamy bill. Leaders report strong opposition from members, shaping a unified stance against the measure as presented.
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House
Senate
Idaho Legislature Opens With Strong Timber Lobby Fight
Boise Idaho January reports show Governor Gooding's message praised across parties and faiths as legislators organize quickly. Bills target polygamy and adultery penalties while a timber extension proposal faces the governor's opposition and calls for state reimbursement to the public. The first legislative pay day brings smiles as Crum learns his pay is higher than expected. The state considers a new insane asylum near Grangeville with $50,0000 proposed.
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Boise
Idaho
Gooding
Grangevill
Crum
Nez Perce County
Senate
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Bosh
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J. W. N. Whitecotton
Provo
Utah
Sdaho Furniture Company
Harriman
Board of County Commissioners
Bill
Boise Law Makers
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