Polygamy Bill Debated as Idaho Caucus Stalls Action
Supporters claim opposition is pretext in a fight on the administration. The anti polygamy bill, modeled on the Edmunds Tucker act, stalls in Boise as a joint caucus sub committee prepares two reports. Senate shows little opposition while the House debate looms, with bills on wills corporate duties and county procedures advancing in sequence.
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Boise
Joint Caucus Committee
Friends of the Administration
Senate
House
Senate Acts On Resolutions and Finance Bills
The Senate moved on House Concurrent Resolution No. 2, stricken from the journal by unanimous consent at Taylor's request. Committee on finance recommends Senate bill No. 8 to grant $250 quarterly to supreme court justices. Chief Justice Stockslater and Justice Allshie will receive $4900 annually, matching Justice Sullivan. Senate bill No. 16 proposes state funds deposits in banks with 2 percent minimum interest. House bills 6 and 7 reported favorably. 6 targets damages from highway neglect, 7 allocates 18000 dollars plus 2000 from citizens for a wagon road from Leon Lake to near Belleco Idaho County.
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Senate
House
McConnell
Taylor
Committee On Finance
Supreme Court
Stockslaterant
Allshie
Sullivan
Yy Committee
Finnais
Wayman
Las.b. Heber
Oneida
Walker
Macbeth
Leon Lake
Custer County
Belleco
Idsho County
Tae Reuse House Adoption by Two-Thirds Vote
The item titled Tae Reuse House was formally adopted yesterday by a two thirds vote under Rule 26. The motion then moved to the pititing of Kila.
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Kila
Smoot Committee Hearings Open on Mormon Polygamy Ties
Judge McCarty of Utah’s Supreme Court testified that there was no official agreement on officer division between Mormons and Gentiles, but tickets were to be evenly split. Richard W. Young, West Point graduate and Salt Lake stake leader, said Mormon sentiment is hostile to polygamy and claimed no one influenced his vote for church candidates. He noted some bishops under him are polygamists but declined to act against them.
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Washington
McCarty
Utah Supreme Court
Smoot
Burrows
United States
Richard W. Young
West Point
Philippines
Supreme Court of the Islands
Salt Lake
Four Mormon Stakes
Salt Lake City
Taylor
Young
Eureka
Utah
Connolly
Heyburn Talks Statehood as Arizona Split Debate
Washington revived its debate on statehood with Sen. Heyburn arguing Arizona should be a separate state while opposing consolidation with other territories. The session touched on Oklahoma and Indian Territory, race, religion, and training as factors, ending in an executive session before adjournment.
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Washington
Messrs. Simmons and
Heyburn
Arizona
New Meico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Senate
Idaho Board Powers Subpoenas and Water Rates Provisions
The board of county commissioners may issue subpoenas for testimony and production of documents. The district court can compel obedience or punish for contempt. After hearing, the board must describe the water works and fix a just maximum rate, not to be changed for a year, with a right to appeal to the district court under state statutes.
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Richards
Ada
Idaho
Board of Directors
Office of Directors
Sait Board of Commissioners
Nas
District Court
Board of County Commissioners
Wms of
Beys Overshees Worth $1.50 Sell for 16 Conte
Merth's notes that overshees priced at $1.50 now go for 16 conte at Gee Merth's.
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Beys
Gee. Merth's
New Jersey Governor Urges Reform of Corporation Laws
In his inaugural address Governor Edward Stokes calls the legislature to revise corporation flaws. He warns that legislation focused on revenue is unsound and should not be encouraged. He notes a 2.9 million year end surplus and 4.3 million income, with 3.3 million from New Jersey corporations.
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Trenton
N. J
Edward C. Stokes
New Jersey
Stokes
Japs Send Him Home From Nagasaki to Odessa
The state department received a cablegram from Consul General Harris in Nagasaki that General Stoessel his staff and about five hundred officers and men with their families have embarked on a steamer for Odessa.
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Stoessel
Odessa
Washington
State Department
Harris
Nagasaki
Beveridge Re-elected. Hemenway elected to Congress
Indianapolis January 17 The Indiana legislature re elected Senator Albert Beveridge and chose James A Hemenway to succeed Fairbanks as congressman both moves shaping the state federal representation
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Albert J. Beveridge
James A. Hemenway
Fairbanks
Nixon chosen by Nevada Republicans for U S Senate
Nevada Republicans in Carson caucus name George 8 Nixon as United States Senator to replace William M. Stewart. Nixon, a Winnemucca banker with Tonopah ties, had broad backing since the previous summer state convention. Rumored rivals such as T B Rickey or Stewart did not enter the race.
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Carson, Nev
Nevada General Assembly
George
Nixon
United States
William M. Stewart
Winnemucca
Tonopah
T. B. Rickey
Carson
Stewart
17 Year Old Boy Dies After Coasting Accident
Seattle January report states Fred Nicholson 17 son of a grocer died from internal injuries after a sled collision Friday. He was thrown into the street on a hill after striking an obstruction and later succumbed to his injuries at home.
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Seattle
Young Nicholson
Chicago Wheat Trade Report
Chicago wheat prices on January 17 show No. 2 Red at 1.18 1/2 per bushel and May futures at 1.15 4/5. The market reflects early activity with mild shifts in nearby and deferred contracts.
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Chicago
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Reviewed by Editor
Ed Vindicator of Liberty Texas reports on December 25 1902 that Ballard's Horehound Syrup is a highly effective cough and cold remedy tested in his family. The ad lists prices 25c 60c and 1 and notes sale by Mrs A L Cook.
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T. J. Chambers
Liberty
Texas
Ballard
Mra. A. L
Pillsbury's Best Flour Promoted by Kane's Grocery
A local grocery promotes Pillsbury's Best flour as the preferred choice with a slogan urging customers to order flour by name. Kane's Grocery carries the product and asserts it is unmatched in quality.
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Pillsbury
Kane's Grocery
Glial 160 16-sise double sunk watches selling fast
Thee lea' a limited stock of Glial 160 16-sise double sunk watches is moving quickly. Shoppers are urged to act now to secure these timepieces before they sell out.
Senator Mitchell Denounces Indictment In Senate Speech
Washington Jan 17 Senator Mitchell of Oregon delivered a sensational Senate speech denying charges tied to the Oregon land frauds He asserted that all allegations against him were false and branded their authors as malicious liars He denied the specific claim that he received two thousand dollars in two one thousand dollar bills from S A Puter as false.
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Oregon
U. S. Senate
Washington
Mitchell
Senate
S. A. Puter
Thomas K Niedringhaus Elected United States Senator
Thomas K Niedringhaus, chairman of the Republican state committee, was elected United States senator by a majority in both houses to succeed Senator Cockrell.
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Missouri
U.S. Senate
Niedringhause
Jefferson City
Thomas K. Niedringhaus
Republican State Committee
United States
Senator Cockrell
Fire Claims Five Miners at Decatur Coal Mine
A fire in the stables of the Decatur coal company's mine in Decatur NL today killed five miners and left another with fatal injuries. Twenty other miners were rescued with difficulty.
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Decatur
Decatur Coal Company
A Great Strike of Coal Miners
Essen Germany January 17. One hundred twenty two thousand miners from one hundred eighty seven mines are on strike today. Leaders conferred with a government commission and stated their position. It remains the expectation that the government will settle the dispute.
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Essen
Germany
Booth Company Pays In Full Promptly Honoring Advertiser Trust
The R. T. Booth Company of Ithaca New York sent a note requesting to settle its account promptly and today the tribune received their checks in full. The firm backs Hyomei and Mi o na with a money back guarantee to assure satisfaction.
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R. T. Booth Company
Ithaca
N. Y
The
Tribune
Booth Company
R&t. Booth Company
Hyomei
Mi-o-na
Blackfoot Mills Flour Sold at Local Grocery
Advert says Blackfoot Mill flour is widely used by housekeepers and bread makers. notes it is sold in Pocatello at Black's Grocery and James Dwyer, inviting readers to buy.
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Blackfoot Mill
Blackfoot Mills
Pocatello
Black's Grocery
James Dwyer
Bargain Missed At Idaho Furniture Company Sale
A reader notes missing a large sale at Idaho Furniture Company, implying shoppers passed up discounts and bargains during the event. Local shoppers debate value and timing of deals.
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Idaho Furniture Company
Avalanche Triggers Lake Flood Kills Sixty in Norway
An avalanche of rock near Naeday north of Bergen caused Loveland Lake to surge twenty feet high. A wave swept houses people and cattle away. Fifty nine people perished and only four bodies were recovered as a great storm halted relief efforts.
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Christiania
Norway
Naeday
Bergen
Loveland Lake
Burkett Elected U S Senator From Nebraska
Lincoln January 17 Elmer J Burkett former first Nebraska district congressman was elected United States senator to succeed Senator Dietrich in a historic move.
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U. S
Dietrich
Nebraska
Lincoln, Neb
Elmer J. Burkett
United States
Jerome's War on Gamblers Aims at Keepers in NYC
New York report states DA Jerome launches a moral crusade against gambling houses. Frank Farrell, recently sought by Jerome, agrees to surrender all gambling paraphernalia for destruction. Also consenting to forfeit are Dave Johnson and Frank McDougall. Paraphernalia will be seized by the DA's office and destroyed.
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New York
Jerome
Frank Farrell
Dave” Johnson
Frank McDougall
Notice of Delinquent Taxes Collection Start
Notice to delinquent taxpayers that after the fourth Monday in January January 23rd delinquent taxes will be received. Assessor and Tax Collector WM. H. Hillman states rolls must be written up before collection begins.
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WM. H. Hillman
Stomach Troubles Warn of Winter Overeating
Winter eating weakens the stomach leading to heartburn indigestion and fatigue. Mi-o-na tablets before meals promise quick relief strengthening digestion and restoring energy with a $0.50 box sold by Mrs. A. L. Cook a trusted local druggist.
Kane's Grocery Offers Genuine Ferndell Brand Groceries
Local shopper notices Kane's Grocery advertised genuine Ferndell Brand produce and canned goods including flour and coffees from Pillabury Best Flour and Chase & Sanborn M. and J. Coffees. The ad promises authentic article from the store.
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Pillabury
Chase & Sanborn
Ferndell
Kane's
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aJn
Fred Nicholson
Chicago Wheat
MR. Mitchell
Lurid
MR. Burkett
A. L. Cook
Zane’s
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