Land patents issued for cash entries near Pocatello five mile limit
A 1902 Interior Department letter explains that land within five miles of Pocatello sold at auction requires no residence or entry under homestead or timber and stone laws. Buyers who pay cash and file regular cash entries receive patents directly, with no further filing.
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United States
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Washington, D. C
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General Land Office
Blackfoot
Idaho
Congress
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Collision sinks steamer in Duluth canal
The whaleback steamer Thomas Wilson and the wooden George G Hadley collided in the Duluth canal. The Wilson sank in under ten minutes while the Hadley reached the beach. Life savers rescued several Wilson crew members but several drowned. None of the night crew escaped.
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Duluth
Jane 7
Thomas Wilson
George G. Hadley
Duluth Canal
Wilson
Hadley
Congress Adjournment Hinted After Canal and Cuba Bills
Chairman Payne of the ways and means committee said no adjournment plan is formed until the Senate decides on the Nicaragua canal and Cuban bills. He expects Congress business to shape toward a possible adjournment by July.
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Washingon
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Senate
Nicaragua
Death at crossing in Saint Louis trolley collision
A collision between a suburban electric car and a Missouri Pacific engine at an East St. Louis crossing left twenty five people injured today including two dead. The motorman William Lazed and a passenger George Gibbons were killed. Fireman and engineer were taken to hospital. Most passengers suffered cuts from flying glass or blows from doors and seats. Early reports say about forty five injured in the wreck.
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St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
East St. Louis
Wm. Lazed
George Gibbons
Nelson Says God Must Save Us From the Trusts
In Washington on June 7 the Senate debated a $10 million plan to acquire 2 million acres for a national forest reserve across several southern states and backed by President Roosevelt. The London dock charges bill also drew discussion with Nelson of Minnesota warning no guaranteed protection if London rates rise. The House approved inserting $6 million into the public buildings omnibus and continued anti-anarchy debate.
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Supreme Court
Drumpacker
Indiana
Arthur Lynch
Galway
House of Commons
England
Lynch
Westminister
Illinois Miners Strike Threatens Wider Coalfield
Carbondale Illinois June strike involves four hundred men at Chicago Carterville coal company's shaft. Spread to cover mine in seventh district and possibly statewide. Dispute centers on scale of leaders and trimmers.
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Carbondale
Ill
Chicago Carterville Coal Company
Covery
Mine Boss Killed in West Virginia Mine Clash
A clash between mine officials and strikers at Kristone, Huntington, West Virginia, left one mine boss dead. No names or further details are available.
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Hantington
West Va
Kristone
President and Hanna Seek Settlement of Coal Strike
In Wilkes-Barre and Shamokin Pennsylvania crowds torch effigies of nonunion bosses as the coal strike nears its fourth week. President Roosevelt presses Senator Hanna in Washington to move toward a settlement, though no specific plan is announced.
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Hanna
Washington
Loyal Boers Surrendering Arms in South Africa
Surrender reports from multiple points claim over 1500 Boers have laid down arms. General Dewet oversees surrender in Orange River district while Schalkburger urges burghers to forgive and forget as peace prospects rise.
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Kruger
Jape Town
Jane
Christian Dewet
Orange River Colony
Schalkburger
Transvaal
Pietermaritzburg
London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Edward
Western Federation of Miners Endorses Woman Suffrage and Irrigation
The Western Federation of Miners met in Denver on June 7 endorsing woman suffrage and urging congress to secure irrigation legislation for arid western lands. The convention elected officers including President Daniel McDonald and Secretary-Treasurer Clarence Smith and voted to keep headquarters at Butte, Montana, after rejecting Denver.
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Western Federation of Minners
Congress
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National Civic Federation
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Cripple Creek
Cole
Clarence Smith
Butte
Mont
F. W. Ott
Wyoming
F. W. Walton
Idaho
H. M. Banker
Colorado
W. H. Hughes
Washington
F. J. Pelletier
Montana
Court martial urged for three U S Navy officers in Venice case
The navy department reports the court of inquiry recommends court martial for Lieut John Dodridge Captain Robert Wynne and Assistant Surgeon Robert Ledbetter on unbecoming conduct in public. Cadet Kruss and Private Langley face no further action. Admiral Crowninshield agrees the evidence is insufficient for a court martial given the Chicago’s circumstances.
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Navy Department
Venice
John Dodridge
Robert F. Wynne
Robert EK. Ledbetter
Jas
O. Kruss
Wilfred Langley
U. S N
Crowninshield
Court
Crowniyshield
Chicago Waa
Riot at Welch Republican convention ends in brawl
At Welch West Virginia on June 7 the Republican convention for a state senator nomination devolved into a near riot. Guns and clubs were used and the chairman was carried from the hall bruised and bleeding.
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Welch
W. Va
Disorder in Martinique Report Sparks Racial Tension
Letters describe Black inhabitants holding orgies after the white population perished. They claim a Black governor elected to lead, with implied complicity in excesses, and accuse many of looting.
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London
Jane
Martinique
Fourth of July Meeting Planned in Pocatello by City Leaders
City officials urged all good citizens to gather at the City Council chamber on Monday evening June 9 at 8 o'clock to organize a Fourth of July celebration. By order of the Mayor, OrG Steely. Everyone is urged to attend and help boost the event.
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Pocatello
Org
Steely
Bat Masterson Involved In Brace Fare Game Arrests
New York reports Bat Masterson James Sullivan J C Sanders and A P Frank were arrested on charges tied to a brace fare game and aiding gambling. They were held on similar charges. one alleged victim is Mormon preacher George A Snow who reportedly lost 28000 in Chicago.
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Wm. Masterson
Bat
Masterson
James Sullivan
J. C. Sanders
A. P. Frank
Matterson
Sanders
George A. Snow
Chicago
Great Northern Officials Deny Boiler Makers Strike
Great Northern officials in St Paul say there is no strike among Barnesville Minnesota boiler makers and report no trouble at Havre Millard or other shop points. The St Louis shops strike remains unchanged with seventy men out and six hundred more along the line claimed.
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Great Northern
Barnesville
Minn
Havre
Millard
St. Louis
Bank Wrecker Trial Ends in Embezzlement Conviction
A jury in Whatcomb Wisconsin found John Dis guilty of larceny by embezzlement for wrecking two county banks while in control. The maximum penalty is ten years in the penitentiary. Dix was arrested in London four months ago and extradited after stubborn resistance.
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Whatcomb
Wis
John Dis
Dix
London
England
Miners Idle as General Strike Spreads on Rail Route
In Elkhorn West Virginia on June 7 the Norfolk and Western reports the general strike order is universally obeyed across the line. Few collieries attempt to operate and those at work lack a full crew. Estimated idle miners number eleven to twelve thousand.
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Elkhorn W. V
Norfolk & Western
Threatening Sky at Chicago Track Meet
Under a threatening sky at Marshall Field this afternoon the University of Chicago athletes faced off against the University of California in a dual track and field meet.
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Chicago
Jane
University of Chicago
University of California
Marshall Field
Pocatello Pioneers Plan July 4 Fort Hall Opening Celebration
A committee of the Association of Pocatello Pioneers prepares an Auditorium program for July 4 to mark the Fort Hall opening. Ten minute talks will recall early settler events with figures such as M. Condon, J. Nopper, N. P. Nielson, A. W. Fisher, and others, ending with Auld Lang Syne.
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Association of Pocatello Pioneers
Fort Hall
Pocatello
H. B. Kinport
Kinport
M. Condon
W. G. Lane
N. P
A. W. Fisher
Dan Swinehart
Landslide destroys Cambulata village in Uruch range
A mountain landslide in the Uruch range wipes out Cambulata village near Vladikokaz. The mountain toppled onto the settlement and adjacent farms. Inhabitants escaped unharmed.
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Vladikokaz
Russia
Cambulata
Uruch Range
Will of ex Governor Sylvester Pennoyer Filed in Portland
The will of the late ex Governor Sylvester Pennoyer was filed today in Portland Oregon. The bulk of the $150000 estate goes to the widow and daughter Mrs W H Russell.
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Portland
Ore
Jane
Sylvester Pennoyer
Mra
W. H. Ruweell
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