Senate Passes Radical Railroad Bill After Revisions
Washington June 4. The senate approved the administration railroad bill by a 50 to 12 vote after major changes to satisfy insurgents and many Democrats. Key provisions like pooling and merger were dropped and a court of commerce kept, while shipper-friendly amendments prevailed. A conference with the house was discussed to avoid extra sessions.
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Court of Commerce
Washington
Senate
Administration
Wickersham
White House
Mann
Illinois
Aldrich, Elkins and Crane
House
Congress
Wheat closes at 93 3/4 cents in Chicago
Wheat on the Chicago market settled at 93 3/4 cents for July delivery with steady demand from traders as traders watched weather and crop conditions in the Plains and midwest.
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Chicago
Grafter in Law toils in Pocatello graft case
Lee Sing alias Lee Kai, a half breed Chinese and Portuguese man, is jailed on charges of impersonating a government immigration officer and taking money from Chinese residents in Pocatello. Miss Lou Peo Len accuses him of selling a fake immigration certificate for 12 dollars on April 18. County Attorney R M Terrell filed the complaint. arraignment set before Justice Van Reuth.
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Pocatello
Lee Sing
Lee Kai
Thomas Topping
Sutte
Lou Peo Len
Lee
R. M. Terrell
Justice of the Peace van Reuth
Interurban Insolvent in Des Moines Area
Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern Railroad, operating an electric interurban between Des Moines Boone Ames and Fort Dodge Iowa, was unable to meet obligations or sell bonds and was placed in insolvency with liabilities around three million dollars. a receiver has been appointed.
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Des Moines
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railroad Company
Boone
Ames
Fort Dodge
Towa
Weather Forecast for Tonight and Station Temperatures
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies tonight with light winds. Station temperatures are expected to range from the mid 40s to low 50s, with overnight lows near 46 and highs near 52 during the day.
Oregon Short Line plans boost for Gate City depot and yard
Idaho officials outline Oregon Short Line improvements in Boise with a $2,000,000 fund for railroad work at Pocatello. A new depot and expanded yards are planned to handle heavier traffic as water projects advance and lands are opened for development.
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Ral
Idaho
D. W. Tk
Boise
Pany
Gate City
Jesse R. S. Budge
Supreme Court
Dorth Clark
Oregon
Statesman
Batello
Clark
Regon
UNNAMED AMERICAN CAPTURED IN NICARAGUA TO FACE COURT MARTIAL
Dispatches report William Pittham an American who mined fields for insurgents in Nicaragua was captured by Madriz government troops. He is to be tried by court martial with assurances of fair treatment. Reports mention insurgent setbacks and government advances near Rama with Madriz leading forces.
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San Vel Sur
William Pian American
Pss
San
William Pittham
Madriz’s
Madriz
Commencement Programs and Honors at Academy
A reading lists commencements and weekly events for Idaho academy programs. Notable speakers include Rev. Woodhull Commer Addresstby Supreme Judge Airshie and Rev. H. A. Mullen. Music features Miss Furey, Mr Benediction, and the T. Orchestra with Verdi selections by Van der Donckt.
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Woodhull
Supreme Judge
Monday Evening Concert Highlights From Music Department
Programs feature piano duets and solos by Misses Mooney O'Brien MeHan Brew Kowalski and others with works by Mendelssohn and Ascher Also listed are a senior class play The Schoolmistress by Pinero and Thursday commencement exercises with diplomas and prize awards The work of domestic economy and mechanic arts students will be exhibited on campus in the evenings before and after performances
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Pinero
Mechanic Arts
Great Oat Country Shipped From Station On Short Line
The Ashton Enterprise reports that from June 1, 1909 to May 8, 1910 616 freight cars were shipped, including 357 oats, 89 lumber, 60 wood, 50 sheep, and 33 wheat cars. Oat tonnage reached 18,623,037 pounds with total carload pounds at 30,061,844. It also notes a rumor that unsold portions of Ashton townsite and surrounding land may soon transfer.
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Ashton Enterprise
Ashton
Railroad syndicate plans expected main line expansion
A strong syndicate of railroad men linked to Union Pacific and Short Line plans repair shops and a main line extension to Butte. The proposed cutoff would shape the route and connect key corridors.
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Union Pacific
Ashton
Buttey
Receivers Appointed For Jones Dry Goods Firm
Federal court in Kansas City appoints receivers for the Jones Dry Goods company, a major western retail firm, in a move affecting its operations and creditors.
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Kansas City
Jones Dry Goods Company
West
Is He Best Player Cobb the Best Ball Player
Comiskey asserts Ty Cobb is the best ball player, praising his hitting and overall skill. The remark emphasizes Cobb’s prowess and importance to baseball.
Two Tracks to McCammon
Heavy work on the Tortuous Portnous bed of the river necessitates grading and river bed changes for the McCammon double track. Graders and blasting gangs operate along the line with crews using large quantities of powder. McCammon yards receive fish plates spikes for side tracks while new sidings near Trux Ramsey and John T. Gittin’s ranch are planned.
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McCammon
Onyx
Trux Ramsey
Lava Hot Springs
John T. Gittin
New Indians on the Local Team Bring Fresh Faces
The Cache Valley champions the Indians prepare for the Logan game with new players. Manager Graham stays tight lipped on who will replace regulars while promising a stronger lineup. Fortier and Smith joined Logan today due to missing Cache Valley battery. The regular pitcher and caterer will be present Sunday and Monday at the fast side ball grounds. The game starts tomorrow at 3 30 p.m. and Monday at 6 p.m.
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Indians
Logan
Cache Valley
Pocatello Indians
Graham
Fortier
Smith
Cache Valley Champs
Dope
Otis Embree
Automobiles Ready for Educational Sermon Ride Sunday
Those who wish to ride to the Academy for the Educational sermon Sunday afternoon may find cars waiting at the office at 2 and 2 15 oclock with no charge for the service.
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Academy
More Jurors Are Needed for Liquor Trial Jury
Ten defendants face court on charges of unlawfully selling liquor in a dry community. District Judge Alfred Budge signed a special venire of salesmen to try the cases next week. names drawn by Sheriff Ellis, Probate Judge Johnston, and County Clerk Gallet include Charles Williams Treasuretogy and others from Pocatello, Inkom, Thatcher, Freedom, Carl, Oneida, Downey. They report Monday morning. Also, Portneuf Marsh Valley Irrigation Co. vs Major Caldwell concerning land condemnation for a storage reservoir went to the jury at noon with a verdict fixing 36.66 acres at 11.64 per acre.
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Alfred Budge
Ellis
Johnston
Gallet
Charles Williams
Treasuretogy
al. Kleeman
Pocatello
Frank Christiansen
Beneh
C. Leroy Lewis
Oxfey
J. A. Quigley
Swas Lake
Sam Ballwinkle
Thatcher
Bk. M. Webb
Inkom
N. P. Nielson
Jacob Sheiss
Freedom
William Stinger
Carl
Max Cohn
Oneida
John Ware, Sr
Downey
Portneuf-Marsh Valley Irrigation Company
A. F. Caldwell
Fort Hall
Portneuf
Edwin Snow
Boise
Standrod & Terrell
United States District
S. L. Tipton
W. H. Witty
Big Concrete Dam Planned for Bannock County Irrigation
The Portneuf Marsh Valley Irrigation Co. announces plans for a 28 000 acre foot storage dam in Bannock County to serve eastern lands. Joseph Burns and 8 D Clinton report plans approved by bondholders and the state engineer. a contracted earth embankment and spillway will be built under Arnold Engineering supervision with strict material quality standards.
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Bannock County
Joseph Burns
8. D. Clinton
Portneuf-Marsh Valley
Portneuf-Marsh
Arnold Engineering
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Chinaman
Interurban
Roosevelt
Sir Horace Plunket
Fessor
Oxford University
Pocatelle
Erect & Vi
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Nicaragua
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T. Orchest -Fal
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A Er van der Donckt
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O’brien
Pians
Herbert Samms
MeHan
Pein
Bartlett
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I. Chorus
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Leatha Sheldon
Misses Brew
Mooney Voca
Celia O’brien
Part
Lustspiel
Moore
Turner
Piano
Faust
Martha Brew
Masere and
Steendahl
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Kowalski
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Ascher
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Rankling
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Peggy Hesserigge
John Mallory
H. M
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Saunders
Mallary
Jane Chipman Goff Jaffray
Vere Queckett
Clare Goodwin
Miss Dyott
Columnia College For Daughters of Gentlemen
Gwendolynne Furey
Archibald Rankling, C. B
Guy Clendenin
Leota Herron Rose Jondreau
Dave Reese
Ethel Moore
Peter Derham
Robert Strunk
Lilly Fagerstron
Novada Clark Homer Woodwall
Eugene Miller
Bessie Burnside
Joseph Masero
Virgilio Castellini
Gwendoline Hawkins Krmventrade Johnson
Otto Bernstein
Tyler
James F. Airshie
Cgiwendelynne Furey
J. O. Steendahl
James F. Airshie Sullivan
Girls’ Glee Club
Judith
Coneone
Pe Weens
Comiskey
NEW Indians
Special Venire
Budge
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