Fort Hall Indian Agency urged to clear ceded lands and levy grazing tax
Agent Caldwell receives explicit orders from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to remove trespassers from the Fort Hall ceded lands before opening the reservation. The letter demands quick action to eject intruders, collect grazing fees, and use agency police if needed, with War Department troops as a last resort. It also instructs publicity and cooperation with Native volunteers to report strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Caldwell
Fort Hall
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Caldwell
Department
Secretary of the Interior
U. S
McConnell
Fort Hull
United States
Superintendent of Indian Affairs
Indian
War Department
pMce
Senator Shoup Unable to Attend July Fourth Event
Telegram from Senator Geo L Shoup dated June 24 2000 declines attending the Pocatello July Fourth anniversary due to prior commitments hoping to visit July 11 or 12. Also contains an unrelated health ad for Kodo Dyspepsia Cure and Mrs A L Cook endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Shoup
Washington, D.C
Theo
Turner
Pocatello
Geo. L. Sweur
Death of John H. Miller reported from Chicago
Telegram to Woodmen Camp No. 168 in Pocatello announces the death of John H. Miller, longtime yard master here, found dead in Chicago. Mrs. Miller asks for $100 to aid detective expenses. details scarce. Miller, a well beloved local figure, left a widow and two young daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Miller
Pocatello
Cobicago
L. B. Case
Free Silver
Woodmen of the World
Miller
Chicago
L. P. Colbran
Water rights in Stockton creek upheld in Brossard v Morgan
The supreme court affirmed a lower court ruling in favor of Alphonse Brossard and others against John T. Morgan and W D Hendricks. It held that prior appropriation controls, that the 150 inch claim by Morgan is subordinate to earlier plaintiffs, and that prescription could not defeat the earlier rights without adverse use. The decision cites a long-standing rule that first in time is first in right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
District Court
Bannock County
Alphonse Brossard Et al
John T. Morgan
W. D. Hendricks
Quarles, J
Brossard
Stockton Creek
van Ness
Hadley
Morgan
Appellant
Fach
Bar
Huston
C. J
Sullivan
Fourth of July Notes and Events Preview
The Fourth of July celebration ends with a grand ball by the Hook and Ladder Company at Lewis Hall. Tickets are on sale as preparations proceed. A tug of war prize rises to 120 dollars for the ball grounds race events. Races run for three days starting July 4 with expected fast horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook and Ladder Company
Lewis Hall
Idaho State Republican Convention Special Rates
Idaho State Republican Convention in Boise on July 17 offers a single round trip fare. Tickets available July 16 and for train No 8 on July 17. Return limit is July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Boise City
National conventions offer round trip fares notices
The Democratic National Convention in Kansas City offers one fare for round trip tickets on sale June 30 and July 1 with return by July 11 and option to extend to September 30. The National Republican League in St Paul Minnesota lists one fare plus two for round trips on sale July 19 to 14 with return by July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Republican League
St. Paul
Minn
Round trip fare limits noted for July sales
Ticket sale rules specify a single fare for round trips from July to Sed and the 4th. Return validity ends in July at standard limits. Fares apply only to journeys within 800 miles of the selling point.
Travel fare summary from Pocatello route options
The record notes a round trip price of 65.15 dollars for a direct Pocatello to destination and back via a second direct route. The return via Washington Maryland is listed at 875.10 dollars with a stopover at BUUIB US Viiv Fiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Washington, MD
Measles to Lung Cure Claim By Dr King's Discovery
A Manchester man recounts near death from consumption after measles and lung hemorrhages. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with a full recovery after trial offers at Bean's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hines
Manchester
Worm remedies advertised at Sprague's Pharmacy
An advertisement promotes ACKER'B tablets for immediate relief or money back. It also markets WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGA by Mrs. A. L. Cook at 26 cents, urging mothers to treat children promptly at first worm symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague
A. L. Cook
Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warned
Warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Encourages buying genuine product from trusted physicians and druggists with testimonials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
J. Cheney & Co
Bucklon's Ariloa Salve Promises Skin Cure All
A drug store advertises Bucklon's Ariloa Salve claimed to cure pimples eczema erysipelas boils cuts bruises burns ulcers and other skin ailments. It guarantees cures and is sold by Bean's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklon
Bean
Electric Bitters touted as cure for chronic ailments
Dr D H Cargilo of Washitas reports Mrs Brower cured of acrofula after years of suffering. The letter claims Electric Bitters purifies blood, heals eczema and ulcers, improves digestion and strengthens organs. Sold at Lean's with claimed strong benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Cargilo
Washitas
I. Ft
Brower
Lean's Drug Store
Hints Of War Fronts And Political Gossip In One Wire
Reports from Manila to Washington note infantry sails to China and a push to protect citizens abroad. British and Russian moves in Asia, Boer actions in South Africa, and political chatter about Charley Towne’s renomination surface among brief items.
Prosperity in Idaho Statewide Support for McKinley
Senator George L. Shoup reports Idaho as a booming center for fruit and livestock, noting higher prices for prunes, plums, apples, wool, sheep, hogs, and cattle. He credits national policy for stronger demand and expects Idaho to vote for President McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
George L. Shoup
Washington
Cleveland
P. P. Shelby
Pacific & Idaho Northern Railway Company
Chicago
London
McKinley
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Peo
Fiens Mere
Ment
Reservation
Chesterfield Way
Department of the Interior
Office of Indian Affairs
Andrew F. Caldwell, Esq
Fort Dall Agency
Russ Park
Senator Shoup
St la
Joan Miller
Mena, Ark
Woodmen’s Camp
Jda
Penses
Jouy H. Miller
Leav
Ing
Alphonse Brossard
Enderl
Kansas
City
National Educational Association
Charleston, D. C
Daly
Buuib US Viiv
News OF the World
Tribune
Ers
VU. 8
Manila
China
Pittsboro
South Africa
Senekal
Pekin
Charley Towne
Kempff
Tien Tsin
Seymour
Wu Ting Fang
Li Hung Chang
Yang-tse Kiang
Sena
Tor Shoup
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