Palatial Special Train To Chicago Shines Through Idaho
A Chicago delegation of 35, including bankers and newspaper staff, traveled via an Overland Limited electric train through Idaho from Chicago May 30 to Seattle and Portland for the Rose Festival. The tour showcased regional resources, with lavish hospitality at Boise and Nampa, and aimed to acquaint Chicago with the west’s potential.
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Chicago
Pocatello
Cheago Association of Commerce
Union Pacific
Idaho
Seattle
Washington
Portland
Oregon
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Nebraska
Iowa
Boise
Nampa
Great West
Far West
Heavier Bullets Studied by Army Ordnance
The army ordnance department reports experimental ammunition to test heavier projectiles for the musket. Bullets tested include 150 170 180 and 100 grains sent to Springfield armory and the school of musketry. Heavier bullets reduce wind deviation but raise flight arc with the current 52000 psi powder. Readjusting sights and range tables would be required.
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ARMY
Washington, D. C
Ordnance Department of the Army
Springfield Armory
School of Musketry
Advertising Men Meet in Seattle Exposition Start
The Pacific Coast Advertising Men's association opens its three day convention in Seattle with about 400 delegates and visitors. Speakers include Colonel William C. Hunter Tom Richardson Robert Haydn Alexander Green H G Longhurst Rufus P Jennings F J O'Brien and C S McClure among others.
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Seattle
Wash
Pacific Coast Advertising Men’s Association
East
William C. Hunter
Chicago
Tom Richardson
Portland
Robert Haydn
Butte
Alexander Green
Spokane
H. G. Longhurst
Sacramento
Rufus P. Jennings
San Francisco
F. J. O’brien
Chico
Cal
C. 8. McClure
New York
Dope From the Police Court
A morning in Judge Alf Moyes court saw Louie Miller fined $20 for drunkenness and abusive language toward an officer. Frank Mulligan paid a $10 fine or 64 days on the chain gang. Tom Crosby and Pat Hayes received 80 and 5 dollar fines respectively. C Moreno was fined $10 for drunkenness and carrying a knife and will work in the shovel gang. David Schneider, after a $10 fine, will lay cement street and alley crossings for American Falls.
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Alf Moyes
Louie Miller
Ameri Falls
Moyes
Miller
Frank Mulligan
Frank
Tom Crosby
John Doe
Pat Hayes
Wendell
Idaho Falls
C. Moreno
David Sehneider
American Falls
Work on Blackfoot Dam Progresses Amid Flooded Roads
William Winschell manager and merchant from Bannock county arrives in Gate City on a mission of business. A large work force rapidly advances the dam at the Blackfoot river site with the diversion tunnel now lined with concrete. Supplies arrive via Soda Springs as local roads remain flooded and freight is hazardous.
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William Winschell
Henry
Bannock County
Gate City
Blackfoot River
Winschell
Lucky Find at Spokane Auction Nets $100 Bill
Edward O. Ferrell of Spokane bought a box of clothing and kitchen utensils for $1.25 at an auction. He discovered a $100 bill and costly china inside, along with cuttings from New York Chicago and Boston papers. Ferrell has a history of finding valuables at auctions over the past 15 years.
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Spokane
Wash
Edward O. Ferrell
New York
Chicago
Boston
Ferrell
Montreal
Road to Pocatello Meeting Planned by Settlers
The American Falls Press reports a meeting of settlers at the Igo school house next Friday evening, June 18, to agree on a main road to Pocatello. Chris Robinson, F. L. Cunningham, and L. Boyce promote attendance by Horse Island residents and seek a road better than existing fenced routes.
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American Falls
Igo
Pocatello
Chris Robinson
F. L. Cunningham
L. Boyce
Horse Island
Mor tally wounded by a lion in Sotik clash with Roosevelt expedition
The wounded hunter is identified as a member of F C Selous party. The injury occurred in the Sotik district during the Roosevelt expedition's shooting party. The incident was reported from Naivasha B E A on June 15.
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Naivasha
F. C. Selous
Sotik
Roosevelt
Senate Takes Up Philippines Tariff Amendment
Washington June 15 The senate began consideration of the tariff bill with the Philippines import provisions under review and the tobacco clause first examined.
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Washington
Philippines
Senate
Clothes Line Thief In Toils Of The Law
A youth ful tramp named Frank Williams, claiming North Dakota roots, was arrested in Pocatello by Chief George W. Smith as the city hunts for a clothing line theft owner. Williams, jailed, says two men gave him underwear and denies horse and buggy theft knowledge tied to Idaho Falls spoliation.
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Pocatello
Ity
Frank Williams
North Dakota
George W. Smith
Idaho Falls
Stagner
Young Williams
Woodcraft Circle to Meet at Woodmen Hall Tonight
Palm Leaf circle of Women of Woodcraft plans a meeting at Woodmen hall with unusually important business on the agenda. Eagle Degree team report a successful dance at Eagle hall with a large crowd and good attendance. another dance is planned for mid July.
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Woodcraft Circle
Palm Leaf Circle
Women of
Woodcraft
Woodmen Hall
Eagle Hall
Orpheum Presents The Baby's Shoe in Encore Bill
A new program at the Orpheum features The Baby's Shoe, touted as another good bill. The show adds to a lineup of acts expected to attract theatergoers with its concise, polished presentation and engaging storyline.
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The
Orpheum
For Sale: Single Harness and Buggy in Good Condition
For sale a single harness and buggy in good condition. Inquiries to A. H. Smith, expressman, 317. For first class and up-to-date sanitary plumbing, call J. A. Standley Plumbing and Heating Company. Phone 446 Black.
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A. H. Smith
Expressman
J. A. Standley Plumbing and Heating Company
Black
Berg’s offers potatoes and Terrell building needs dish washer
A fragment notices Berg’s retail potatoes with a cheerful reference in an ad. A separate want ad seeks a good dish washer for the Terrell building, alongside a brief plugs for the Orpheum show His First Girl full of laughs.
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Orpheum
Terrell Building
June 15 in history highlights from 1775 to 1908
On June 15 events include George Washington named commander in chief in 1775, Massachusetts opposing war in 1813, Arkansas becoming independent in 1836, Polk’s death in 1849, 1862 Civil War skirmish near Secessionville, 1864 Petersburg opening, 1869 Boston peace jubilee, 1888 William II’s accession, 1904 General Slocum disaster, and 1908 Louisiana prohibition defeat.
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George Washington
Massachusetts
Great Britain
Arkansas
James K. Polk
United States
Nashville, Tenn
North Carolina
Secessionville
Charleston
Petersburg
Boston
William II
Prussia
General Slocum
East River
New York
Railroad News Highlights Movers in Pocatello and West
J Q Barlow, once with the Short Line in Pocatello, arrives in his service car 106 from the south to Seattle. Twin Falls reports pickpocket activity on Oregon Short Line trains with detectives on every car. Kent Keyes and Joel L Priest pass through Pocatello en route to Boise and Salt Lake respectively. Frank Dryden returns to Pocatello from Los Angeles while J P Folger reports to Bannock after Kemmerer.
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J. Q. Barlow
Pocatello
E. C. Manson
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Mr. Barlow
Seattle
Twin Falls
Idaho
Kent C. Keyes
New York Central Lines
Salt Lake
Boise
Kent
Joel L. Priest
Oregon Short Line
Chicago Boosters
Joel
Frank Dryden
J. P. Folger
Kemmerer
Bannock
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Jacobs’ Department Store
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