Americans Win in the Olympic Games
London July 14 The second day of competition opens with hammer throw and 1500 meters events. Melvin W Sheppard wins the final 1500m in 4 03 5 as Hallows of England matches the former record. American McGrath and Flannagan set marks in hammer final, Flannagan first 170 4 inches. American team dominates several heats with mixed results in walking and cycling events.
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Flanagan
New York
London
Melvin W. Sheppard
American Wilson
England
Sheppard
Hallows
Lightbody
St. Louis
Walsh
Canada
R. Talbot
America
Nicholson
Harr
Rose and Burroughs
McGrath
Flannaga
Flannagan
Stars and Stripes
Tlaestall
G. E F. Larner
United Kingdom
Webb
Goulding
Merideth
Kingsbury
Freland
Weitz
Jones
Ireland
Hanson
Sweden
Elks Convention Week Opens in Dallas With Welcome
Dallas on July 14 reports the Elks convention week underway as thousands arrive. The city dresses in purple and white bunting while crowds fill streets and stations. Official welcomes will feature Governor Campbell Senator Culbertson John H L Kirby and W F H Tener with John Tener replying.
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Dallas
Tex
Elks
Bill
Court House
Fort Worth
Grand Lodge
Campbell
Culbertson
John HL. Kirby
Houston
W, FH
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
Carlyle Pleases Commercial Men In City
Commercial men are consistently satisfied with the Carlyle as a favored venue and hub of activity noted in contemporary city reporting.
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Carlyle
Western Federation of Miners Opens Convention to Public
The Western Federation of Miners convention in Denver on July 14 opened to the public for the first time in its history. Morning sessions tackled credentials. President Moyer delivered his annual report and address in the afternoon.
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Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Moyer
Alia Hangs Friday In Canyon City
Canyon City Colo July 14 The belief here is that Giuseppe Alia murderer of Father Leo Hein rich will be executed Friday night of this week No information has been given by penitentiary officials on the day or hour but it is not believed the sentence will be carried out until the last of the week
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Canyon City
Colo
Guiseppe Alia
Leo Heinrich
Pocatello
O. S. IL
Washington
Urea
Idaho
The Alaskan Revamped on Tour With John Cort
The Alaskan a Blethen Girdard opera returns to the road under John Cort's direction in early September. The show impressed critics and public on its previous season and demand for return dates remains strong. Edward Martindell and many original cast members reprise their roles.
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John Cort
The
Edward Martindell
Secretary Garfield to Visit Pocatello for Irrigation Project Tour
Secretary of the Interior James Garfield will arrive in Pocatello within a day or two to inspect irrigation work on the Fort Hall reservation and ceded white lands north of town. A citizens committee will host him, with plans for a series of receptions similar to prior stops at Pendleton Boise Twin Falls and Rupert.
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James Garfield
Interior
Pocatello
Fort Sall
Idaho
Ross Fork
Major Caldwell
Port Hall
Garfield
Northwest
Pendleton
Umitalla Reservation
Ellis
Boise
Twin Falls
Rupert
D. W
First Mayor Edwin Stein Heads to Yellowstone Park with Wife
Edwin Stein the first mayor of Pocatello left for Yellowstone Park last night accompanied by his wife who rode from Boise on No 6 to join him in the trip through Wonderland.
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Edwin Stein
Pocatello
Yellowstone Park
Boise
Pocatello a City of Brilliant Future Says Coast Magazine
Honor L. Wilhelm of The Coast Magazine praises Pocatello as a town with a future. He cites railroad traffic, two main lines, freight transfers, and a growing payroll as foundations for a metropolis, urging local cooperation, investment, and civic pride to turn potential into prosperity.
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Pocatello
Coast Magazine
Honor L. Wilhelm
The
Seattle
Bannock County
Boys Will Hike From YMCA To Hills West Of Town
Secretary Pargellis announces a regular YMCA boys hike starting from the association building and heading to the hills west of town with City creek favored as the destination. Assistant Secretary Ludwig joins, games and a lunch await at the picnic grounds, and boys return tired and tanned with strong lungs and hearty appetites.
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Pargellis
Association
City Creek
Ludwig
Telephone Tax Would Raise Local Rates in Pocatello
A. G. Mackenzie of Rocky Mountain Bell in Pocatello warns that a proposed 50 cent monthly license tax per telephone instrument would force rate increases. He notes the tax equals 25 percent of Pocatello rentals and would worsen losses at the exchange, requiring more revenue to avoid greater harm.
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A. G. Mackenzie
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Pocatello
Idaho
Salt Lake
Mackenzie
Pocatello Exchange
Three Burglaries Shock Pocatello Last Night
A spate of break ins hit Pocatello with three incidents reported. Nilsson cafe on West Center street saw a front door attempt and $7 stolen, candy and about ten cigar boxes taken, two youths arrested. Additional losses occurred at Eagle Club and First National bank storehouse with hundreds of cigars stolen, revealing possible contraband Preferencia brands.
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Rob Nilsson
Q. P
First National Bank
Eagle Club
Nilsson Cafe
West Center Street
Bannock National Bank
Cash — Register
Nilsson
Pocatello
John Brown
South Main Street
QPL
A. J. Pierce
Q. PL
Additions to Academy of Idaho English and Public Speaking
The Academy of Idaho executive committee filled vacancies with Miss Augusta Taintor New York to lead English and Miss Floy Bennett Chicago to head public speaking. Taintor holds an M A from Columbia with Chicago Ph D work and eight years secondary experience. Bennett is a Iowa State Normal and University of Chicago alumna with six years teaching public speaking and English.
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Augusta Taintor
New York
Flay Bennett
Board of Trustees
The
Academy of Idaho
Floy Bennett
Chicago
Taintor
Columbia University
University of Chicago
Academy
Middle West
East
Miss Bennett
Towa State Normal School
Clark
Blanchard
Department of Public Speaking
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement from Temple Pharmacy urges starting Foley's Kidney Remedy to treat a minor kidney irregularity, claiming the tonic can rebuild worn tissues and strengthen kidneys and warning that delays may lead to serious disease.
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Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Special Election at American Falls Heats Up Liquor License Vote
The American Falls special election pits wets against drys to decide if the village board may issue more liquor licenses. Prohibition papers and editors back opposing sides while temperance leaders address crowds. Polls open today with heated sentiment. The vote could set a regional precedent.
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American Falls
Amerian Falls Press
O. T. Barber
Power City Times
Boise Statesman
Excursions to Payette Lakes Set for Summer
The notice advertises daily trips via O U S to Payette Lakes from June 20 to September 30. It states a thirty day limit from date of sale and directs readers to events for rates and further particulars.
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Payette Lakes
U. S
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