Goldfield to host Jeffries Johnson fight on July 4
Tex Rickard announced that the Jeffries Johnson bout will be held in Goldfield Nevada on July 4 after a telegram from Morris Sullivan. Sullivan guaranteed $120000 to the promoters. Rickard praised Sullivan as dependable and said Goldfield is likely the venue unless a better offer emerges from another city.
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San Francisco
Tex’’ Rickard
Associated Press
Morris Sullivan
Goldfield
Nevada
Jeffries-Johnson
Sullivan
Reno
St. Reno
Rickard
Business Men’s Committee
Health board urges burning of carcasses and sewerage plan for Pocatello
City Physician W A Wright and the health committee submit a report to City Clerk Leon F Molinelli urging disposal of dead animal carcasses by fire at the dumping ground and a comprehensive sewerage system. They describe the dump near the cemetery, its stench, and the danger from runoff to the river and city, recommending cremation or a fenced burial area five feet deep and centralized trash burning.
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Pocatello
W. A. Wright
Leon F. Molinelli
Idaho
Troops Planned To Stop Langford Kaufman Fight
San Francisco officials meet with Governor Gillett and military leaders to consider calling out the state militia to halt the Langford Kaufman fight. Promoter Louis Blot vows to press on, while Reno offers no cash bonus to entice the bout and Goldfield leads with a $120,000 bid for the Jeffries Johnson fight.
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San Francisco
Gillett
Lauck
Pippy
Webb
Louis Blot
Wallace Submits $100,000 Bid for Prize Fight
Wallace bid $100,000 for the big prize fight, with Governor Lett stating it cannot be held in California. Promoters wired the offer to principals, and local backers are prepared to guarantee the funds. A decision was expected by tonight with final details to follow. A wealthy western mining man pledged $75,000 if needed to secure the event for Wallace.
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Wallace
Rumors Say Peru Ecuador Peace Talks Fail
In Lima on June 17 rumors spread that attempted mediation between Peru and Ecuador collapsed due to Ecuador imposing conditions as the basis for peace negotiations.
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Lima
Peru
Ecuador
Sanitation Plan Urged to Protect Growing City
The speaker argues for elevated, drained disposal of dead animals and refuse to prevent water contamination and spread of disease. He warns that neglecting drainage and waste handling could trigger epidemics and deter investors, urging council action to improve city sanitation.
House Ways and Means Cuts Reclamation Bond to 20 Million
The committee approved a bill authorizing twenty million dollars in certificates of indebtedness for reclamation work, reducing the previous thirty million limit and restricting funds to finishing existing projects. Presidential approval to an engineers’ report is required.
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House
Washington
House Ways and Means Committee
Public Building for Pocatello Assured
Washington reports the house public buildings committee will add $100,000 for a Pocatello public building on government land and $10,000 for a site in Idaho Falls to the omnibus bill. The senate also OK'd $10,000 for a Twin Falls site to join the omnibus package.
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Washington
Hamer
House Public Buildings Committee
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Senate
Boral
Twin Falls
Reform Rule Sparks New Rules Fight In House
Washington June 17 The rules committee reports a reform rule to prevent legislation being smothered in committees drawing renewed house debate. Clark Sherley resolution informs the plan. Department of Labor in Washington June 17 The labor committee favors passage of a bill creating a department of labor with a cabinet seat.
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Washington
House of Representatives Rules Committee
House
Clark-Sherley
Department of Labor
House Committee On Labor Today
Pocatello's Bright Prospect Eyed by Real Estate Booster
C W Gray of Gray & Gray asserts Pocatello will grow rapidly over the next two years, boosting real estate value and population. He predicts 1910 as a banner year with new wholesale houses and the city’s rise as a regional rail, educational, and agricultural hub. He also notes expected Fourth of July crowds from neighboring towns.
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Pocatello
Gate City
Pocatello Real Estate
Idaho
C. W. Gray
Gray & Gray
Gray
Custer
Lemhi
Intermountain
Interior
Blackfoot
Shelley
Basalt
Idaho Falls
Iowa
Rigby
Short Line Must Reduce Coal Rate
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled coal freight rates from Rock Springs Kemmerer and Diamondville Wyoming to twelve Idaho points unreasonably high. Rates average $4 per ton versus Portland Oregon and ordered Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific to set $3.50 per ton for the traffic by August 15 and hold for at least two years. The commission also reported at the Blackfoot Commercial club rooms. Grand Lodge opened with officers elected including George G. Martin as grand chancellor and W. H. Danilson as grand vice chancellor.
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Washington
Rock Springs
Kemmerer
Diamondville
Wyo
Idaho
Interstate Commerce Commission
Portland
Oregon Short Line
Union Pacific
Blackfoot
C. B. Shirley
Weiser
Mr. Edwards
West
Burton L. French
George G. Martin
Culdesnc
W. H. Danilson
W. K. Nixon
Twin Falls
James H. Harte
Coeur d’Alene
Grand Tribune
E. D. Bradbury
Kendrick
G. W. Moody
Orofino
F., E. Smith
Panhandle Man George D. Martin Named Grand Chancellor
The Knights of Pythias Blackfoot grand lodge closes after electing George D. Martin of Culdesnc as grand chancellor. The session included important business and a closing banquet by the D. O. K. A local Blackfoot banquet marked the finale of the gathering.
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George D. Martin of
Culdesnc
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Blackfoot
Weather Forecast Voices Fair Tonight And Saturday Warmer
A fair tonight gives way to a Saturday of continued fair skies and rising temperatures. Light winds and dry conditions expected with warmer daytime highs.
Bribery Probe Placed Among Senate Privileges Charges
Washington June 17 A Senate committee on privileges and elections is to meet tomorrow to consider bribery charges tied to the election of Senator Lorimer of Illinois. A resolution for an investigation is expected to be reported.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Lorimer
Ilinois
Railroad Bill Sparks Senate Dispute Over Conference Minority
Washington June 17 The senate opened with expectations of adopting the conference committee report on the railroad bill. Senator Newlands denounced conferees methods and the bill’s treatment of the minority, criticizing the commerce court provision as likely to supplant key interstate commerce commission functions.
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Washington
Senate
Conference
Newlands
Commerce Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay Promises Tight Race
New York June 17 Brisk forecast failed to materialize yet a brilliant Suburban handicap at Sheepshead Bay loomed with seven top horses set to start. Fitzherbert withdrawals left seven contestants including James R Keene's Ballet and Maskette favored at post.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay
Fitzherbert
James R. Keene
Ballet
Maskette
Tout Concert Shines at the Auditorium
Miss Maggie Tout of Utah gave a rich vocal recital aided by Miss Loretta Malone and E F Tout at the Auditorium. Selections included piano solos, duets, and arias from Saint Seans to The Rosary, with planned future travel to New York and London aboard the Mauretania.
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Maggie Tout
Utah
Loretta Malone
E. F. Tout
Saint Seans
Bemberg
Lahman
Nevin
Pasquinade
Jossery
Venice
Anion
Lucatoni
Dunkler
Miss Tout
Lee
New York
Mauretania
London
Paris
Mulligan Released in Ill Health Bail Granted for Drug Store Case
William Stephenson and W H Mulligan imprisoned for unlawful liquor sales. creditors seek receiver for Gate City Drug Store. Morgan Rosenberg Salt Lake and Franklin Hayes Brewing file application. Mulligan granted temporary bail due to critical health. judge defers ruling on new trial while Parker maintains advisement.
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George E. Gray
William Stephenson
W. H. Mulligan
Gate City
Parris
Bear Lake County
Rosenberg Company
Salt Lake
Franklin & Hayes Brewing Company
Sam King
Messrs
Mulligan
Sage hens stop a Wyoming train
Kemmerer notes report sage chickens are plentiful this year with four to five broods sighted on the tracks last week. Engineer Mickey Hogan stopped the helper engine to avoid harming the birds, and the crew assisted in driving them off the right of way near Sublet.
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Kemmerer
Mickey Hogan
Sublet
Roosevelt Returns Home With Warm Welcome Planned
New York reports Colonel Roose velt near the city as a welcoming demonstration is set for his return from foreign lands tomorrow. Weather is foggy and drizzly but the reception committee says none of the events will be postponed. the Kaiserin Victoria is expected to dock on time.
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New York
Roosevelt
Wheat closes higher in Chicago June to July contracts
In Chicago trade, wheat for June o and July delivery closed at 93.54 cents a bushel, reflecting modest gains amid light trading and steady speculative interest. Dealers note slight support from futures curve and weather expectations in the U S plains.
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Chicago
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Board of Health
Wisconsin
Isaac Stephenson
New White House
Theodore Roosevelt, JR
Alexander
Peterson
Dillon
Panhandle
Sweet Girl Singer
Budge
Gate City Drug Store
Wyoming
Teddy
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