Reed Smoot testifies in own defense on polygamy and loyalty
Utah Senator Reed Smoot goes on the stand denying any conspiracy to reestablish polygamy and stressing his loyalty to the nation. He describes his family, marriage, church roles, and the church's procedures for political candidacy, insisting church influence did not sway his Senate bid.
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Utah
Washington
Reed Smoot
Salt Lake City
Smoot
Utah Stake of Zion
Worthington
Joseph Smith
Senate
Smith
First Presidency
Cowley
Taylor
Legislature Debates Tariff Reform and State Fair Funding
Idaho lawmakers discuss a Sunday closing bill, a state fair funding measure, and several local projects. Debates cover the Belcher fair appropriation, cigarette ban, and SBs on precinct voting, road building, and district finances.
Strikes Expand as Russian Workers Force Closures
In St. Petersburg on January 20 large numbers of workers join a general strike. Five thousand marchers pressure workshops and printing houses to close while a government printing plant shuts down on police advice. A circulating petition pleads for mercy and life, and Father Gopon tours assemblies urging unarmed mass meetings at the palace square seeking the Emperor’s attention.
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St. Petersburg
Basil Island
Gopon
Idaho Bankers Plan Meeting on State Bank Examiner Proposal
Idaho state bankers meet in Boise to discuss Governor Gooding’s plan to create a state bank examiner department and merge it with the state insurance office. Ex Senator B F ONeill chairs. A K Steunenberg acts as secretary. About forty banks are expected to be represented urging protection if such a law passes.
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Boise
Ida
Idaho
Gooding
M. B. Gwinn
Two New Supreme Judges Appointed
Olympia January 20 Governor Mead appoints Herman D. Crow of Spokane and Miles A Root of Seattle to newly created supreme court judgeships.
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Olympia
Mead
Herman DD. Crow
Spokane
Mile A
Root
Seattle
Supreme Court
Bail fixed at 20000 for Mrs Chadwick in Chadwick case
Cleveland January 20 Judge Neff sets bail at 20000 for Mrs Chadwick on three indictments from the grand jury. To win release she must post 40000 in security as the US district court previously fixed the bond. Attorney Dawley expects surety soon and release soon.
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Cleveland
Dawley
Neff
Mra
Chadwick
United States District Court
Chicago Wheat Prices Reported in Market Note
Wheat No 2 red spring May futures quoted at 1.15 per bushel in Chicago trading on January 20 as daily market notes summarize price activity for the TRE Daily Tribune audience.
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Chicago
Missouri Senate Deadlock Prompts Dark Horse Names
Jefferson City January 20. The Missouri legislature remains deadlocked on a U S Senate successor to Francis M Cockrell after a second joint session without a result. Niedringhaus leads with 81 votes, Cockrell 81, Kerens 6, Pettijohn 3, with several absences shifting the balance. A Republican committee meeting is set for January 23 at the House to resolve the crisis, amid talk of possible compromise candidates such as Gardner Lathrop and Cyrus Waldridge while Thomas J Akins faces off with Kerens for power.
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Academy
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Reform School
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Blackfoot
Goodnight
Moore
McKinlay
Shoshone County
Gray
Idaho
Belcher
Boise
Moscow
France
State Board of Health
Allen
Bey
Garrett
Jefferson City
United States
Francis M. Cockrell
Thomas K. Niedringhaus
FL M. Cockrell
R. C. Kerens
A. C. Pettijohn
Kerens
Thomas J. Akins
National Republican
Italy Ends Slavery in East African Colonies
Rome reports a government decree abolishes slavery in Italy's east African colonies. The measure is described as more liberal than similar decrees of other European colonial powers.
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Italy
Rome
Cairo
Africa
Arizona Opposes Joint Statehood With New Mexico
Phoenix officials report the Arizona legislature unanimously passed a joint resolution protesting any form of joint statehood with New Mexico and instead favoring territorial government indefinitely.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
New Mexico
Gag Rule in the Mine Workers Union Expelled Delegate
Indianapolis Jan 20 Delegate Randall of Wyoming accused President Mitchell of selling out Colorado miners and was expelled from the United Mine Workers Union. The move signals a bitter split within the labor body as tensions rise over leadership and policy.
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Mine Workers Union
Indianapolis
Randall
Wyoming
Mitchell
Colorado
United Mine Workers’ Union
Domestic Troubles Save With Dr King’s Life Pills
A brief note promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach and liver troubles. It claims the pills lessen family domestic ruptures and urges purchase at Mrs. A. L. Cook’s Drug Store for 5 cents.
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Dr. King
A. L. Cook
Notice to Delinquent Taxpayers in Bannock County
Bannock County issues notice to all taxpayers with delinquent taxes. Taxes will be received after January 23rd, with the assessor William H. Hillman listing that rolls must be written up first.
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WM. H. Hillman
Rabbit Hunt Market Lake Train Tickets for Rab bit Drive
At Market Lake on January 28, 1905, the Short Line will sell round trip tickets to Market Lake and return for 2.70 with a return limit January 29, 1906. D. B. Lowrim, Agent.
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Market Lake
Lowrim
Agt
Ege as good as you ever ate at Pocatello Cash Grocery
A brief product notice notes Ege as a fresh item offered at the Pocatello Cash Grocery for one dollar, advertised as not stored in cold storage.
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Pocatello Cash Grocery
Boys overshoes priced to 60 and 76 cents
Readable fragment notes boys overshoes priced at 60 cents and at 76 cents at Geo North store. No further context or dates provided.
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Geo, North's
Deadlock at Olympia in third U.S. senator ballot
Olympia January 20. The third joint legislative ballot for United States senator shows Foster 44 Piles 33 Sweeney 26 Wilson 16 Blethen 7 Jones 8 with Wil son gaining one vote. King county factions discuss backing Piles or Wilson while Sweeney holds several votes in reserve and the Tacoma Ledger accuses vote buying. The contest suggests a protracted fight as candidates cling to their claims.
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Olympia
Wash
United States
Foster
Piles
Sweeney
Wilson
Blethen
Jones
John L. Wilson
King County
Oneida News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings
Special Oneida column notes a January thaw easing valley snow, farm plans for beet planting, and several residents traveling or returning from nearby cities. A newborn daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henderson is reported, along with multiple business trips by locals, a sugar beet planting outlook, and the Bachelors’ grand ball deemed a success.
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Oneida
Henry Henderson
Max Cohn
Salt Lake
Ogden
Cohn
N. F. Davis
P. I. Waddell
Pocatello
Edward Henderson
Robin
Thos. Jenkins
California
Bradley
President appoints Alexander O. Brodie to Assistant Chief role
The President appoints Governor Alexander O. Brodie of Arizona to be Assistant Chief in the Pension Office with the rank of Major.
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Washington
Alexander O. Brodie
Arizona
Eension
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Pocatello Citizens
A Pocatello reader reports back pain and urinary troubles improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Sprague Pharmacy. Her husband also notes relief. The ad urges purchases through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents, price 60 cents.
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Pocatello
Dean
Lish
A. N. Lish
Wyeth Street
Sprague Pharmacy
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Doan
Bright cut diamonds at M L Roberts Jewelers
Local ad promotes a selection of perfect cut diamonds at M L Roberts Jewelers next to the post office featuring bright, well spread stones and a focus on quality.
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M. L. Roberts
Chili Omimi The Only Oriel Union Lunck Booth
A short, fragmentary notice names Chili Omimi and The Only Oriel in connection with a union lunch booth project. The readable text provides few details on location or timeframe.
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Chili
Omimi
Oriel
Union Lunck Booth
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