Polygamy and Adultery Bills Dominate Idaho Legislature
A 1905 Idaho legislative briefing reports ongoing focus on anti polygamy and adultery measures. Changes proposed include venue shifts in polygamy prosecutions and appellate rights, with penalties raised from a $500 fine and five years to a $2000 fine and five years, plus six months in jail. Governor Gooding asked Judge Nugent to survey other states. Nugent cites Utah Edmunds Tucker act as a model and notes Maine Massachusetts Nevada also penalize bigamy with varying maximums.
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Adultery Bill Faces Stiffer Debate and Penalties
The adultery bill faces rough sledding with mounting calls for changes. It carries penalties up to three years in prison or one year plus a 1000 dollar fine and is criticized for lacking a minimum penalty and for enabling black mail. Governor Gooding requested a comparative report from Judge Nugent who examined 47 states and territories on adultery statutes.
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Idaho Leader Praises Legislature After White House Talk
Idaho Republican chairman J H Brady met with President Roosevelt in Washington on January 16 to discuss Idaho political conditions. He praised the current Idaho legislature as a fine body of men of high business and moral standing and noted talks touched general issues. Brady also urged Blackfoot reservoir irrigation and opening the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.
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Terrific Gale Ravages UK Coasts Drowns French Fishermen
A violent overnight gale battered the United Kingdom coast. Five French fishermen were drowned after being driven ashore on the Isle of Wight while others perished near the Orkney Islands. Over fifty steamers sought shelter at Holyhead.
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Burton Scores One as Supreme Court Reverses Trial
The United States Supreme Court reversed a Federal district court ruling convicting U.S. Senator J. R. Burton of Kansas on a race track scheme charge. The high court said payments tied to the case were made in Washington, not Missouri, and ordered a new trial.
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Mormon church forbids use of public schools for teaching religion
Balt Lake Utah Jan 16 The First Presidency of the Mormon church issued formal instructions to stake presidents bishops and teachers forbidding further use of public school buildings for teaching church doctrines. In many Utah locales religious classes had been held in schools amid mounting opposition.
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European eye specialist Dr Newman offers monthly free consults at Pocatello House
Dr Newman, European eye specialist, provides free monthly consultations at Pocatello House from the 1st to 8th of each month. The notice highlights open access for patients seeking eye care advice and treatment.
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Pocatello House
Boys Overshoes Cut to 76 Cents at Geo Norths
Two hundred pairs of boys overshoes in sizes 3 to 6 are marked down from 1.50 to 0.76 at Geo North's. This limited sale highlights bargain footwear for young students and families seeking affordable winter protection.
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Old Crow Bourbon and Mount Vernon Rye at Bannock Bar
A brief bar listing notes Old Crow Bourbon and Mount Vernon Rye are available at Bannock Bar. The notice emphasizes available whiskey options in a compact drink selection.
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Mount Vernon
Bannock Bar
City and county warrants honored for cash at Trapp and Co
City and county warrants are redeemable for cash at Trapp and Co. The firm advertises satisfaction for holders seeking immediate payment. The notice emphasizes reliability and prompt processing of warrants.
Royal caps cut from 60 to 76 cents to 26 cents
Northland shoppers saved on a bargain by skipping Idaho Furniture Company's big sale as royal caps priced at 60 to 76 cents each were slashed to 26 cents in an auction-like reduction.
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Idaho Furniture Company
Boise Suit Strikes Down Woman Entry Ban for Saloons
Boise Supreme Court reverses a city ordinance barring women from saloons for immoral purposes. The ruling allows women to enter for legitimate business or provide without facing fines, while upholding the right to curb immoral activity but condemning blanket bans. Open saloons for women visits remain possible until new ordinances are enacted.
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Bosse City
Week Ahead in Congress Sees Statehood Battle and Swayne Case
Washington a forecast shows the week focused on the statehood bill in the Senate with possible vote by week end amid proposals to exclude Arizona and New Mexico. The Swayne impeachment in the House dominates the agenda, with the army and pension bills and the currency measure awaiting action.
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Armstrong Will Quit Treasury Department
Washington January 16 Robert B Armstrong assistant secretary of the treasury will resign to accept a business position in New York.
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New York
Robbers Seize Forty Thousand At Louisiana Bank
Macon Georgia reports robbers dynamited a bank in La Mayette Louisiana and are said to have secured forty thousand dollars in the heist. The incident occurred today with authorities investigating the successful theft.
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Kane's Grocery Advertises Top Brand Groceries
Kane's Grocery offers Pillabury's Best Flour Chase and Sanborn's M and J Coffee Ferndell Brand fruits and vegetables. Buy at Kane's for genuine articles.
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Tom Carter Elected U.S. Senator from Montana
Helena Mont Jan 16 Former senator Thomas H Carter was elected United States Senator to fill the seat of the late Paris Gibson receiving 52 votes five more than needed. All but one Republican and one fusionist backed Carter.
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United States
Paria Gibson
Bribery Scandal Emerges in Missouri Senate Race
In Jefferson City on January 16, Representative Cook testified before the Senate committee that he was offered a federal post and a large sum tovote for Thomas Niedringhaus in the U.S. Senate race. Reports say the committee will likely censure Niedringhaus for accepting money from St. Louis brewers and crediting funds to his campaign expenses.
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Campaigy
Japanese Occupy Port Arthur After Victory Parade
Port Arthur is formally occupied by the Japanese army led by General Nogi. A five mile long procession passed the saluting base over about three hours. Early visitors found the old town heavily wrecked while the new town suffered little damage. harbor shipping faced shell fire.
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Coal Miners Vote for General Strike in Essen
Delegates representing large coal miner groups in Essen vote for a general strike amid widespread dissatisfaction. The association of mine owners rejects all miners demands despite some minority calls for concessions.
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Green Eyed Demon in Neligh double tragedy
In Neligh Nebraska on January 16 Andrew Nelson a young farmhand killed Miss Carrie Jacobsen with a shotgun and then killed himself over jealousy. The incident occurred as Nelson entered the girl's bedroom and ended in suicide.
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Bargain Notices Include Food Booth and Bargains
Local notices advertise Union Lunch Booth chili at reduced price, boys overshoes cut to 75 cents at Geo North's, and Idaho Furniture Company sale finds. Trapp & Co. offers cash for city and county warrants.
Judge Miner Testifies on Smoot Inquiry Polygamy View
Judge James A. Miner of Salt Lake City testifies in the Smoot investigation affirming Utah's falling polygamy levels and comparing rates to New York and the District of Columbia. He notes church leaders’ polygamous ties are not widely understood. Elias A. Smith testifies that the Deseret Savings Bank cashier belonged to the Mormon People’s Party until its 1891 dissolution and says party members were free to choose their own political path.
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The Hostile Filipino
War Department received a cable from General Carter dated Tacloban January 14 detailing Philippine actions. Lieutenant Every and a Private were wounded on Dolores river January 14, nine constabulary killed near Maslog Samar January 8. Private Austin of the Hospital Corps wounded.
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Bright clean diamonds at M L Roberts Jewelers
Bright snappy cut diamonds available at M L Roberts Jewelers next to the post office.
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M. L. Roberts
Figes Offer at Pocatello Cash Grocery
Bargain alert from Pocatello Cash Grocery offering figs at 85c each or eight for $1.00 with no cold storage. Store advertises value to shoppers seeking fruit deals.
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Pocatello Cash Grocery
Pillsbury Flour Featured at Kane's Grocery
The Best Flour Pillsbury's Best praised as the acme of flour at Kane's Grocery, highlighting a premier baking staple available to customers.
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Kane
Grovery
Watches Flood Thoe Lecke's As 150 16-Size Models Sellout
Shoppers rush to Thoe lecke's as 150 double sunk dial watches in 16 size flood the shelves. Officials warn supplies are limited and demand remains high.
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Two Self Destruction Reports Dominate Yesterday's News
Yesterday's front page centers on two suicides. Blanche Whittemore, 26, of Pocatello, died from a self inflicted gunshot wound after a failed romance with a Moscow area ex sheriff’s wife. Chris Jensen, a shop man from Spanish Fork, Utah, died by carboleic acid after a spree and family distress. his wife and two children live at 145 North Fourth Avenue.
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