Charges Against Ballinger In Alaska Coal Lands Case
Louis D. Brandis outlined a series of alleged acts and circumstances against Richard A. Ballinger before the congressional investigation. He said Ballinger acted as attorney in coal land escrow deeds for the Wilson Coal Co in Lewis County before service, and as land office commissioner in 1907 did not diligently pursue Cunningham coal land frauds in Alaska. Hearing adjourned to resume tomorrow with Glavis and counsel questioned.
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Washington
Louis R. Glavis
Richard A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Congressional Investigation Committee
Louis D. Brandis
Boston
Glavis
Brandis
Ballinger
Wilson Coal Company
Lewis County
Land Office
Cunningham Coal Land
Alaska
Gravis
Fire in Baker City Endangers City Overnight
A blaze in Baker City Oregon began just after midnight and burned until under control. Volunteers fought it with garden hoses and damp blankets. Damage is estimated at 284000, partly insured, with much of the downtown area briefly at risk as snow prevented roof fires.
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Baker City
Ore
Meat Prices Fall in Gotham as Agencies Probe
New York dealers cut meat prices today amid broader declines in goods due to agitation and rising supplies. Officials intensified inquiry into milk prices and scrutinized cold storage warehouses as possible causes of high meat and perishable costs. In Chicago, Jan 27, federal grand jury hearings on the beef trust continued with plans to hear from major companies.
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New York
Chicago
Beef Trust
Federal Grand Jury
Des Moines Trades Body Declines Meat Boycott
Des Moines Trades and Labor Assembly met last night and decided not to join the ongoing meat boycott. The weekly session skipped any pledge or action toward boycotting meat products.
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Des Moines
Trades and Labor Assembly
Nationalists Hold Balance of Power in Britain
London January 27 The gains by the unionists in yesterday’s elections were smaller than expected. If this pattern holds today and tomorrow the Liberals may have a slight edge in seats over the Conservatives. However the numbers are close so legislation will depend on Irish nationalists and Labourites. The future course remains uncertain.
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London
House of Commons
Opinion in Brief on Local Option Law Constitutional
The Tenth legislature's local option statute is upheld as constitutional. No Idaho resident has a vested right to sell intoxicating liquor and regulation remains a proper police power. Election and registration matters follow general laws. registration runs from the first Saturday after notice to the election eve. The court treats sections as independent. the opinion focuses on election provisions while other terms remain enforceable.
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Idaho
Knight
Eighth Judicial District
Supreme Court Upholds Local Option Law in Idaho
Boise January 27 The state supreme court on Wednesday upheld the constitutionality of the local option law enacted by the tenth session of the legislature. The ruling confirms the legality of local control over alcohol sale within cities and counties.
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Boise
Supreme Court of the State
Fishing Club Buys Roy Porter Ranch Island Park
A. H. Niess of Salt Lake and D. M. Newton visit Pocatello to finalize Gate City stock subscriptions for the Utaida Rod and Gun club. The group aims to organize memberships costing 100 dollars and secure Gate City input before Salt Lakers gain exclusive access to limited shares. Existing Pocatello members include M. L. Roberts, Ben Bean, A. R. Higson, Dr. Frank Sprague, and Dr. C. B. Steely.
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A. H. Niess
Salt Lake
Utaida Rod and Gun Club
D. M. Newton
Gate City
Newton
Pocatello
Utaida Club
Roy Porter
Snake River
Island Park Country
North Country
Niess
Salt Lakers
M. L. Roberts
Ben Bean
A. R. Higson
Frank Sprague
C. B. Steely
Bank Funds Short in Webster Treasurer Surrenders
John A. Hall, treasurer of South Bridge Savings Bank, surrendered to police in Worcester after hiding for a week. He faced a district court hearing on charges of larceny of $21,000 with bail set at $5,000 after waiving examination and pleading not guilty.
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Webster
Mass
John A. Hall
Southbridge Savings Bank
Worcester
Hall
Clarke
Actress Sol Smith in Serious Auto Crash Injuries
New York January 27 Mrs Sol Smith the actress remained in serious condition after injuries from a car accident last night Her family said today her recovery was assured She is noted as the oldest actress on the American stage.
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New York
Sol Smith
Miners Die In Shaft Fall At Cuba Shaft Illinois
Two miners George L. Grimm and Herman Blue were killed when they pushed a coal car into an open shaft at the Cuba shaft near Lincolnville Illinois. They fell about 325 feet to the bottom in the disaster.
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Lincolnville
Ills
George L. Grimm
Herman Blue
Cuba
Idaho Local Option Ruling Upholds Prohibition Vote
The Idaho Supreme Court affirms local option law ruling that counties with prohibition votes can enforce the statute and run special elections independently of enforcement provisions. The decision covers Canyon and Latah counties, cites Knight vs Trigg distinctions, and clarifies voter qualifications align with general elections.
Y M C A Convention At Corvalis Oregon
Secretary A B Richardson returns from Corvalis Oregon where Idaho Oregon State Y M C A held a convention. The event drew the largest attendance yet and featured F B Smith of New York City as a keynote speaker addressing about fourteen hundred men. A new assistant state secretary was added to expand Student Y M C A supervision in both states. The report notes healthy progress and an encouraging outlook for the year.
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A. B. Richardson
Pocatello Y. M. C. A
Corvalis
Ore
Northwest
F. B. Smith
New York City
Major Caldwell Will Stay Here After Washington Visit
Major Frank Caldwell, Fort Hall Indian reservation superintendent, returned from Washington where he discussed western Indian affairs policy with Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner Valentine. He met Senators Borah Heyburn and Congressman Hamer and attended Shoup memorial exercises. It is learned no change will be made at the Ross Fork agency.
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Frank Caldwell
Fort Hall
Washington
Valentine
Bureau of Indian Affairs
West
Capital
Borah and
Heyburn
Congressman Hamer
Shoup
Ross Fork
Copper Slump Puts Lake Copper Down 16 Percent
In Boston today January 27 Lake copper was raided on the stock exchange and fell to 60 reflecting a 16 percent drop in value.
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Boston
Lake
Stock Exchange
Proposes Merger of Women’s Clubs Across Idaho
Mrs. Fred T. Dubois of Blackfoot leads a Boise meeting with Miss Belle Chamberlain and others to merge the National Congress of Mothers, General Federation of Women’s Clubs, and National Collegiate Alumnae for public school and home welfare. A state committee will organize with Mrs. Dubois and Mrs. Roan as officers as fifty teachers train at Lewiston normal.
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Fred T. Dubois
Blackfoot
Boise
Belle Chamberlain
J. H. Barton
Mothers’ Congress
Hans Roan
Columbian Club
Statesman
National Educational Commission
General Federation of Clubs
National Congress of Mothers
National Collegiate
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Lewiston Normal
Dubois
Aubrey Butterfield
Miss Lytle
College
Miners Seek Wage Increase After Adjournment
The United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis adjourned today and may reconvene after the Toledo conference where soft coal miners are pressing for at least a 10 percent wage rise.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Toledo
Floods and Storm Ravage Italian and French Coasts
Reports from multiple cities describe the Arno and Tiber rivers bursting their banks, Naples sea front flooding, and widespread damage along coastlines. Paris and surrounding towns face rising Sevre Seine flood levels while Italy seeks relief assistance from the Pope.
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Arno
Tiber
Naples
Governor Brady Returns From East Conference
Governor James H. Brady spoke to a Boise reporter about the recent governors conference in Washington. He said eastern leaders now understand western natural resources and that the movement will bring immense benefit to western states. Back home after a month away, he noted Idaho’s growing interest and resumed duties, relieving acting governor Bishop John W. Hart of Menan.
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National Capital
James H. Brady
Boise
East
Brady
Conference of Governors
Department of the Interior
Idaho
John W. Hart
Menan
Young sweethearts die in double suicide pact
Vernon Barr aged 16 and Lina Ammer 14 were found dead in Barrs buggy at the Barr farm south of Monroe Iowa. A tin cup nearby held a small amount of strychnine and water. Authorities believe opposition to their marriage due to their youth triggered the tragedy.
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Des Moines
Vernon Barr
Lina Ammer
Young Barr
Barr Farm
Monroe
Iowa
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Alaska Coal Land Cases Committee
Gotham
Idaho Supreme Court
Fishing Club
North Fork
Canyon
Latah
Thomas Gillesby
Act of County Commissioners
Canyon County
Latah County
Gillesby
District Court
Supreme Court
Stewart
Sullivan
Airshie
Karl Paine
Edwin Snow
Henry
Graves
Pinchot
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Henry Graves
Forestry School
Yale University
Yale School
Europe
America
Mr. Graves
Marietta, O
Yale
Oregon
Richardson
Major Caldwell
Florence
France
Charenton
Ivry
Alforteville
Rome
Paris
Bnd
Messina
Cennevillers
Seine
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