Kidnapper Sentenced to Twenty Years in Penn State Penitentiary
Philadelphia June 19 the grand jury returned a true bill against John Joseph Kean kidnapper of Frederick Muth the seven year old son of a jeweler of this city Kean was given an immediate trial pleaded guilty and in less than an hour sentenced by Judge Sulzberger to twenty years imprisonment and was on his way to the state penitentiary.
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Philadelphia
John Joseph Kean
Frederick Muth
Kean
Sulzberger
State Penitentiary
Missouri Supreme Court Supports Rehearing Overrule in Myers Case
Jefferson City reports the Missouri Supreme Court overruled a rehearing motion in the Aggie Myers case. Myers is under a death sentence for murdering her husband Frank Hottman, her paramour and alleged accomplice, also condemned to death. Governor Folk granted a respite to review the facts and consider commuting to life imprisonment.
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Jefferson City
Tyme
State Supreme Court
Aggie Myers
Frank Hottman
Folk
Witch of the Woods to Appear in Auditorium This Season
Mrs Harriet Purdy Smith brings the Witch of the Woods to town as conductor of a large amateur production by the Mutual Improvement associations of the L D S Church. The cast includes over 200 local performers and the show promises colorful costumes, music, and humor in a popular Salt Lake style.
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Harriet Purdy Smith
Ogden
Logan
Salem
Pocatello
Knights of Columbus Convention at Jamestown Exposition
Norfolk announces the Knights of Columbus will hold its annual convention in August 1907 at the Jamestown Exposition near Norfolk Virginia. It is estimated that at least twenty thousand delegates will attend with elaborate preparations planned.
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Xingets OF Columbus
Norfolk
Knights of Columbus
Virginia
Railroad Contractor Killed by Yaquis in Sonora
El Paso reports W. B. Slinkard was killed by Yaqui Indians in Sonora while building a branch for the Southern Pacific. The incident occurred during construction work and authorities have not released further details.
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el Paso
W. B. Slinkard
Sonora
Southern Pacific
To Improve Militia Senate Bill Passes in Washington
The Senate approved a bill authorizing two million dollars to boost militia efficiency and improve rifle practice. The measure was reported from Washington on June 19.
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Washington
Bouse
Senate
State Grants California Five Percent Lands Proceeds
The House today approved a bill granting California five percent of the net proceeds from all public lands sold in the state. This measure moved through Congress on June 19.
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Washington
House
State of
California
Ohio Miners End Strike With 6 Percent Wage Increase
Thirty five thousand striking coal miners in Ohio will return to work tomorrow after a conference with operators reached a wage settlement. The agreement calls for about a six percent raise, effective for two years.
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Columbus
Ohio
Opening of Marysville land sale in Idaho under Carey act
Boise promoter C B Hurtt reports the Marysville Canal company land opening on the 15th drew strong demand. About 4,000 of 6,500 acres were sold first day. water rights total 15,000 inches. Lands suited to sugar beets near Sugar City command high value, with buyer deposits and state fees structured per acre. State Bank Commissioner C S Loveland represented the state.
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C. B. Hurtt
Boise
Marysville
Sugar City
Water Company
State Bank
Loveland
Y M C A Boys Club Grows With Early Baseball League
The Y M C A Boys Club expands with a baseball league and multiple weekly games. Members meet to register by Thursday noon, use baths and library, and nine new members were added yesterday while plans for a club room proceed.
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Mink Creek
Pierce Moves Up and Pierce to Norway Post
Washington June 19 The President named Herbert H Pierce to be minister to Norway and Huntington Wilson of Illinois to succeed Pierce as Third Assistant Secretary of State in a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle.
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Pierce
Washington
Herbert H. Pierce
Norway
Huntington Wilson
Ulinola
Whole Family Drowned After Circus Trip
Sisseton British Columbia June 19 A farmer named W Martin his wife and three children drowned last night while returning from a circus. In darkness Martin drove off a bridge into a swollen river.
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Sisseton
B.C
W. Martin
Martin
Riot toll and public response in Bialystok massacre
Reports from St. Petersburg detail a Jewish massacre at Bialystok with 78 Jews and six Christians buried. The city council blames provocation and state troops for the outrage, denying racial hatred. A later item notes an attempted assassination of palace commandant Trepoff by masked women, denied by police.
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St. Petersburg
Cies
Jacobson
Bialystok
Burial of Governor Patterson
Cincinnati reports the late Governor Patterson will not receive a state funeral but will lie in state at home with a public service planned at Milford Methodist Church. Officials say Governor Harris is unlikely to alter Pattison era appointments, with future picks expected from Republicans amid a Democratic Senate majority.
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Cincinnati
Patterson
Here
Columbus
Milford
Pattison
Andrew Harris
Harris
Republican Party
Senate
House approves Wilson bill for presidential travel expenses
Washington June 19 The House Committee on Appropriations voted to report the Wilson bill authorizing an annual appropriation of fifty thousand dollars to pay the traveling expenses of the President and such guests as he may invite. Action on the bill will probably be taken tomorrow.
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Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
Breakfastless men claim health and vigor in Boise
Charles A. Elmer reports on a Boise trend where about 200 business men skip breakfast claiming better energy and focus. He cites a physician’s idea that breakfast is unnecessary and recounts personal attempts with fruit before fully dropping morning meals.
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Charles A. Elmer
Governor Gooding
Lewiston
Boise
Gem State Man Returns From Nebra ska Trip
Tom Carey Republican committeeman from the Fifth precinct reports from Wood River and Grand Island Nebraska. He praises Idaho and contrasts it with Nebraska noting extreme heat and drought risks for crops. He jokes about preferring a state with mild weather and farmers who irrigate for rain.
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Tom Carey
Fifth Precinct
Wood River
Grand Island
Nebraska
Gem
Mr. Carey
Nebras
Union
Idaho
Grave defect in Pocatello dog tax ordinance
Pocatello dog owners call for a written receipt system in the city tax for dogs. They say payment goes to the police chief who only issues a tag with no record of payment. Without a receipt the dog could be impounded and owners fear liability.
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Pocatello
Denver
Colorado City
Contract Set for Buhl Extension
Twin Falls reports the Short Line extension from Twin Falls to Buhl awarded to Utah Construction. Work will start once equipment can be moved, with grading by sections and bridges built, including Cedar Draw, aiming to have grading ready as Rock Creek bridge is completed.
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Twin Falls
Buhl
Utah Construction Company
Twin Allo
Rock Creek
Cibulka Found Guilty in East Side House of Ill Fame Case
Mrs. Cibulka was found guilty of keeping a house of ill fame after a police court trial before Judge Knowles. The verdict followed testimony on immoral conduct and an appeal plan was noted by defense attorney F H Holzheimer. Police Chief Smith pledged more complaints against East side lodging houses and enforcement of the restricted district.
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Cibulka
Maine
Witty
F. H. Holzheimer
Knowles
Holzheimer
Smith
East Side
Noble Woman Called Home
Mrs. Mary Ann Spillman Edgley, wife of Joseph Edgley, died at 629 North Harrison avenue on June 18 1906 after a long illness. Born January 19 1841 in London, England, she emigrated to Pocatello in September 18xx. Survived by her husband five sons and four daughters. Funeral at L D 8 church on Wednesday June 29 with viewing at the family home.
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Mary Ann Spillman Edgley
Joseph Edgley
North
Harrison Avenue
London
Middlesex
England
Pocatello
William
Arthur
Thomas
Edward
Low
Sarah
Clark
Amy Dalton
Mary Ann Owens
Annie Edgley
L. D
Tf Am
Top. m
Captured Deadly Blue Taard Reptile Displayed in Town
George Kimpton captured a blue Taard, among the rocks north of town, a highly venomous reptile. The half grown specimen, preserved in alcohol, is on display at Molinelli & Co jewelry store. Its lower body is light blue, upper body dark blue, with a striped back and warty texture.
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George Kimpton
Bhilelde
Molinelli & Co
Court Opens Tomorrow in Rabbit Creek Water Case
Court opens tomorrow at 10 oclock before District Judge Budge in a special term handling the Rabbit Creek water case over riparian rights of substantial value. Trial was set at the last regular session. a motion to make Oregon Short Line a party defendant was granted, deemed necessary for service.
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Budge
Rabbit Creek
Oregon Short Line & Party
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Elks
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N.Y
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Colorado
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Perry A Clay Bre
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Robert W. Speer
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Filen A. McLaughlin
Boston
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Frankie Nast
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Otto Herres
Chas
United States
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Blaze of
Hillteh’s Gardens
Order
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Biks
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Lodge No. 17
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Charlie Elmer
Mr. Elmer
Pocatello Canines
Great Beyond
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