Thaw Case Near End With New Strategy Quieted Experts
New York Jan 28 The Thaw trial moved close to completion as the state wound its rebuttal and the defense neared sur-rebuttal. Jerome surprised by not calling expert witnesses to rebut alienists and will focus on arguing no competent insanity case. Prosecution described witnesses testified Thaw was sane the night of the tragedy. Both sides rested and closing arguments begin tomorrow with jury to be charged Friday morning.
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New York
Jerome
Changes in Grazing Permits For National Forests
Salt Lake reports a new policy shift in forestry grazing. Five year permits will use 75 percent of the range carrying capacity while 25 percent remains open to allow smaller sheep owners entry. A. F. Potter plans changes to permit administration after talks with Utah Idaho sheepmen.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Idaho
A. F. Potter
Forestry Service
Railroad magnate visit to Portland shadows coast trip
Chicago based Starling president of shmeukee and St Paul travels with a private car to Portland. Olmstead of Idaho Short Line escorts the train from Pocatello to Hunting and is accompanied by O R and to the Portland stop during the shore line visit.
Senator Borah Responds on Deaf and Blind School Land Bill
Miss Pelle Chamberlain, Idaho state superintendent, reports Senator Borah’s reply on a bill to set aside 50 000 acres for a state school for the deaf and blind. He says the house kills many such bills but vows to introduce the bill and seek Senate passage before presenting it to the House for disposition.
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Boise, Ida
Pelle Chamberlain
Senator Borah
Desett
Borah
Mise Chamberlain
Senate
House
Huston May Turn States Evidence In Capitol Trials
Harrisburg report says Architect Joseph M Huston won a separate trial with Commonwealth consent. He may become a principal witness for the state in capitol graft prosecutions while remaining subpoenaed for co defendants including John H Sandervson and others. If called for the state the defense will challenge his testimony on certification of furnishings quality and quantity.
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Harrisburg
Capitol
Joseph M. Huston
Commonwealth
Huston
Tis
John H. Sandervson
Commercial Club to Meet February 10
Vice President J C Weezer of the Pocatello Commercial club calls a February 10 meeting at city hall to elect a new board of governors and plan a full reorganization. E Holzheimer, elected as assistant secretary, leads a drive to recruit members as the February 10 gathering is expected to be well attended. The Gate City Commercial club aims to become a powerful southern Idaho organization.
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J.C. Weezer
Pocatello Comercial Club
E. Holzheimer
Commercial Club of the
Gate ‘Iy
Chester Call Dies Pioneer Leader in Utah and Idaho
Chester Call of Chesterfield Idaho died Sunday in East Bountiful Utah at 12 40 pm from a cancerous tumor after a three and a half year illness. Born May 13 1841 in Macedonia Illinois he helped settle Davis County and promoted education and dry farming. He married Agnes Loveland January 12 1860 and is survived by fourteen children, seven deceased. Funeral at Fast Bountiful Tabernacle Wednesday at 1 PM.
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Chester Call
Chesterfield
Ida
East Bountiful
Utah
Mr. Call
Idaho
Salt Lake Alley
Davis County
Chester
Macedonia
Anson
Mary Flint
Patriaeh Joseph
Hyrum Smith
Call
Plains
Missouri River
Sanpete
Portneuf
Woolgrowers Set Meeting In Boise On Grazing Lands
President Stanford of the Idaho Woolgrowers association will preside over an executive committee meeting in Boise. Committee member Peter G. Johnston of Blackfoot will attend as they discuss the crusade against the current grazing lands administration in forest reserves.
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Stanford
Idaho Woolgrowers’ Association
Boise
Peter G. Johnston
Blackfoot
State Chairman James H. Brady Heads to Boise on Mission
State Chairman James H. Brady departed last evening for Boise to undertake a formal mission. He will engage with local officials and supporters during the visit, focusing on party organization and regional outreach.
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James H. Brady
Boise
Tanks Fire Threatens Port Harford in Oil Disaster
San Luis Obispo January 28 A pair of Standard Oil tanks at Port Harford caught fire from burning oil in a Union Oil tank struck by lightning. One tank of about full was being emptied into a schooner. another, nearly empty, exploded and oil spread over water threatening the town. Four of nine tanks were reportedly on fire, with oil drifting over the harbor area. Families fled, and Port Harford Wharf Hotel Main were said to be at risk as trains could not reach the port due to landslides.
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San Luis Obispo
Conf
Standard Oil Company
Port Harford
Union Oi Company
Pacific Coast Railway
Fort Hall appropriation favorably reported by Senate Committee
Washington January 28 Special to the Tribune The Indian appropriation bill was favorably reported to the Senate by the committee. It includes 100000 for Fort Hall irrigation on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. The money funds land acquisitions for enlarging lands to be covered by the Blackfoot river storage reservoir. Construction of the dam is expected to begin early spring.
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Washington
the Tribune
Senate
Fort Hall
Secretary of the Interior
Blackfoot River
McGavin Attacks Heiresses Marrying Europe Nobility
In Washington the Illinois Representative McGavin condemned American heiresses marrying European nobles. He claimed women sacrifice their souls and honor on snobbery’s altar, saying almost daily in New York buyers can purchase anything from a yard of ribbon to a pound of flesh.
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Washington
McGavin
Illinois
New York
Domestic tract filed for divorce in city court
Mrs Sarah Eh McCrary sues Don C McCrary alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide. She cites injuries after marriage on March 20 1907 in Salt Lake City and a series of cruelties ending with desertion the day her child was born. request decree of divorce restoration of her maiden name Sarah KB Gibbs and alimony.
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Sarah Eh. McCrary
Don C. McCrary
Salt Lake City
McCrary
Ernell
Girvy & Boyd
Plantiff
Sarah KB. Gibbs
New Representative Moves From Cheyenne to Pocatello
Fred Jacobson, four years a traveling representative for Thelman Brothers of Cheyenne, accepts a similar position with Franklin & Howes Rowing Company and will move his family to Pocatello to make his home there. He is among the territory’s best known traveling men.
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Fred Jacobson
Thelman Brothers of
Cheyenne
Franklin & Howes Rowing Company
Pocatello
Mr. Jacobson
Occupation Tax Ordinance Read For Second Time
The city council read the occupation tax ordinance for a second time at an adjourned meeting. After the reading a motion to adjourn until six o'clock tonight passed. Present were the mayor city attorney Terrell and aldermen Smith Williams Terrell Houde Chilson and Martin.
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O’elock
Chilson
Terrell
Smith
Williams
Houde
Martin
King and Norton Both in Training for Big Fight
Andy King the featherweight will meet Joe Norton of New York in a ten round contest at McNichols Wright hall February 6. King begins active training at Verkins hotel with local pugilists invited to spar. Norton will try out at McNichols Wright hall today and tomorrow at 2 30 p.m. Fight backers believe Norton the sharper puncher, while King is the heavier man.
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Andy King
Joe Norton
New York
McNichols & Wright Hall
Verkins Hotel
Andy
Strange Sheep Malady Affects Barker Herd Near Murray
Riverton Utah reports W W Barker a prominent resident has lost 300 sheep from a 2100 head herd in three months. The teeth of the animals are coated with an unknown substance and the Utah State Board of Health has been asked to investigate. The flock ranged near Murray.
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Riverton
Utah
W, W. Barker
Myr. Barker
Murray
Mine Workers Vote Six Months Pay For President Mitchell
Indianapolis Jan 28 The United Mine Workers of America convention unanimously voted President Mitchell six months pay with expenses including medical attendance as he plans a long vacation to recover his health Socialist proposals were rejected. A motion on jurisdiction over all metalliferous mines and coal mines was favorably commented and sent to a committee to present at the Western Federation national convention.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Western Federation of Miners
United Mine Workers
Western Federation
Timber supplies threaten to run out in coming years
A U.S. Forest Service bulletin cites R.S. Kellogg warning that at current consumption and waste rates the nation may exhaust timber in 13 to 33 years. The report details broad estimates of standing timber, growth, and drains across sectors, while urging prudent land management to sustain future timber needs.
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United States
R.S. Kellogg
National Forest Service
Kellogg
Mr. Kelloge
Louisiana Democratic Primary Sparks Legislative Duel Controversy
New Orleans January 28 The Louisiana Democratic primary will decide the next governor with two candidates J Y Sanders and Pheadore Wilkinson. The hot campaign has prompted a special legislative session and two personal duels before settlement. Proclamations from Governor Blanchard and Sanders tied to the election impact reform bills and budget savings.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
J. Y. Sanders
Dad Pheadore
Wilkinson
Campass
Blanchard
Sanders
Engineer Killed in Weber River Accident
Benjamin Gutting of Evanston a Union Pacific freight engineer was killed Sunday after being knocked from his engine onto the Weber river while on the cab step watching a hot box. He leaves a wife and a large family at Evanston.
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Benjamin Gutting
Evanston
Union Pacific
Weber River
Meeting in First Ward Reviews City Enforcement Efforts
A citizen committee of James F. Kane Miles F Reed and J M Ingersoll met at RE White Co office to report city and state ordinance violations. County Attorney Gray advised the sheriff cannot police Pocatello city and urged city officials to act with public backing. The mayor will consider and the group will report at tonight's adjourned meeting.
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First Ward
RE. C. White & Co
James F. Kane
Miles F. Reed
J. M. Ingersoll
Gray
Pocatello
Pocatello Teams to Host Hailey in January 31 Hoops
Pocatello High School will host Hailey High School for a boys and girls basketball doubleheader at McNichols and Wright Hall. The games start January 31 at 8 o clock, with local rooters ready to cheer loudly.
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Pocatello High School
Hailey High School
McNichols & Wright
Cardinal Richard of Paris Dies in Paris
Cardinal and archbishop Francois Marie Benjamin Richard died in Paris today from lung congestion. Born March 1, 1819 in Nantes, he was elevated to cardinal in 1889.
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Paris
Francois Marie Benjamin Richard
Nantes
Timber Losses Across Regions in Early 1900s Fires and Storms
The record notes vast timber losses in the lake states and Gulf regions. It cites 12 million acres burned in forests in TS01 and substantial wind damage in the Gulf during fall 1906, with large posts and cords of timber destroyed or used for firewood.
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Lake States
Gulf States
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