Irrigation Bonds Highlight West Region Investment
Spokane dispatch outlines farm mortgage prospects in Washington Idaho Oregon and Montana. It details five irrigation bond classes including Carey act bonds and notes that western lands sustain rising prosperity with reliable water supplies and strong security for investors.
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Wash
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
Chicago
Great Divide
Rockies
Prairie States
Colorado
Walks for the Schools Bid Awarded for West and East Frontages
The Independent School District No. 1 trustees awarded Bannock Engineering the contract to construct ten foot cement sidewalks around the west side school and along the Clark street frontage of the east side building for 2180. Work will start at once. The board also chose J F O Keefe to remove old wooden walks and reuse materials for temporary board walks on the north and east fronts of the east side building for 90. The board will buy coal directly from Kemmerer mine, cutting out the middle man.
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West Side
Clark Street
East Side
Bannock Engineering Company
Board of Trustees of
Independent School District
J. F. O'Keefe
What is whiskey
President Taft weighs the meaning of whiskey in Washington with experts and lawyers. The debate centers on whether neutral spirits mixed with whiskey can be sold as whiskey under the pure food law and how the term should be defined.
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Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
Bowers
Senator Aldrich backs corporation tax to defeat income tax
Washington on June 29 Senator Aldrich said he would support the corporation tax amendment as a way to block the income tax. He predicted repeal or substantial rate reduction within two years. The Senate met in heat as more members entered the chamber and received a palm leaf fan from a page. Lemonade buckets in cloak rooms drew many visitors.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Pope Pius X Celebrates Mass at St. Peter's
In Rome on St. Peter's day Pope Pius X celebrated mass in the Church of St. Peter assisted by prelates archbishops and cardinals and other members of the pontifical court. The edifice held about ten thousand Catholics from Rome's parishes.
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Rome
Battle With Bandits in Vancouver Ends in Police Toll
A clash last night in Vancouver between police and two men tied to the Kamloops railway hold up left Policeman Ike Decker dead and one bandit badly wounded. The decedent and suspect continued fighting after a pursuit.
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Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Express
Kamloops
B. C
Ike Decker
Brandenburg Acquitted in Grand Larceny Case
New York reports Broughton Brandenburg was acquitted today on a grand larceny charge tied to selling to the New York Times an article claimed to be signed by Grover Cleveland. He was immediately arrested on kidnapping charges involving his stepson, James Shepard, in St. Louis.
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New York
Broughton Brandenburg
New York Times
Grover Cleveland
James Shepard
St. Louis
Flight Across English Channel Promised By Aviators
Calais June 29. Herbert Latham Count DeLambert and Henri Farman await favorable weather near the coast to attempt an aeroplane crossing of the English channel for a five thousand dollar prize. French torpedo boats will guide the flight.
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Channel
Calais
Herbert Latham
Count DeLambert
Henri Farman
English Channel
Sullivan to meet Thomas in twelve round bout
Boston on June 29 reports the Armory Athletic club closing meeting features a main event with Tommy Sullivan of Lawrence facing Joe Thomas in a twelve round bout.
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Boston
Mass
The
Armory Athletic Club
Tommy Sullivan
Lawrence
Joe Thomas
Wheat closes higher as July futures rise in Chicago
Wheat futures in Chicago closed up with July delivery at 1.161 a bushel as trading moved into mid June. The market showed gains amid cautious buying and steady demand signals.
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Chicago
New Rapid Fire Gun Aims At Balloons Test Run
U S army experts prepare to test a new automatic rapid fire field gun for balloons. Known as the McClean Lissak gun after Dr N McClean and Lt Col Lissak of the ordnance department, it comes in three sizes and fires 160 one pound shots per minute. Mounted on a light electric truck, it can reach three miles and elevate to engage balloons at various altitudes.
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United States Army
McClean-Lissak
Dr. 8. N. McClean
Lissak
United States Ordnance Department
Automobile Parade at Diamond Jubilee Draws Several Towns
Automobilists from Pocatello Blackfoot Mackay Idaho Falls St. Anthony Rexburg and Shelley join a Diamond Jubilee auto parade between Ross Fork and Blackfoot. The jubilee features car hauls auto races and a Pocatello McCammon baseball purse plus an 8 am excursion train to Blackfoot returning at 10 pm.
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Pocatello
Blackfoot
Gate City
Grove City
Patric
Ross Fork
Mackay
Idaho Falls
St. Anthony
Rexburg
Shelley
McCammon
Ohio teachers gather for annual state association session
Put-in-Bay Ohio hosts the Ohio State Teachers association meeting with delegates from primary to university levels. The convention opened with Superintendent Shawan of Columbus presiding and plans for sessions through Friday. Notables on the program include Dr Herbert Welch Ohio Wesleyan University and several state educators.
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Put-in-Bay
Ohio State Teachers’ Association
Shawan
Columbus
Herbert Welch
Ohio Wesleyan University
H. B. Hitchkiss
Akron
W. H
Pennsylvania Bar Meeting Opens At Bedford Springs
Distinguished bench and bar members gathered in Bedford Springs for the opening of the Pennsylvania Bar Association meeting. President Hampton Todd of Philadelphia delivered the principal address focusing on recent state legislature laws. Amas M. Eaton of Providence is slated to give the annual address at the evening session.
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Bedford Springs
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Hampton Todd
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Amasa M. Eaton
Providence
R, I
Slayer of Elsie Brother Said to Live in St Louis
Inspector Edward Boyle announced that a Chinese source provides information that Leon Ling, accused killer of Elsie Sigel, has a brother residing in St Louis, Missouri, as of June 29 in Kansas City.
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Elsie
ST. Louis
Kansas City
Edward Boyle
Leon Ling
Elsie Sigel
Tillman Tea Tariff Amendment Defeated in Senate
Washington, June 29. Senator Tillman's amendment to place ten cents per hundred on tea was defeated this afternoon by an eighteen to fifty five vote.
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Washington
Tillman
Income tax amendment stirs gallery interest in Senate
Washington June 29 The income tax amendment to the tariff bill drew wide interest as many people filled the senate galleries to watch the debate.
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Washington
Senate
120 Acres of Fine Dry Farm Wheat on the Bench
T B Smith farms 120 acres of wheat on the bench above Gibson Jack creek near Pocatello. He bought a Daniger Hardware binder last Saturday, the first farming tool sold by the new store. Smith expects over 30 bushels per acre this season amid a promising field devant.
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Pocatello
T. B. Smith
Gibson Jack Creek
Notable Sociologists Convene for Sagamore Conference at Sagamore Beach
Noted sociologists from across the United States gather at Sagamore Beach Massachusetts for the third annual conference starting June 29 and running to Tuesday night. Proceedings limit speeches to ensure broad participation among attendees.
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Sagamore Beach
Mass
United States
Evry
Confernee
Paul A. Kellogg
William T. Ellis
Philadelphia
Ray Stannard Baker
Robert A. Woods
South End
Boston
Raymond Robins
Chicago
Sagamore
Stephen S. Wise
New York
Walter Rauschenbuseh
Rochester Theological Seminary
Saloon Demolished in Endee Gunmen Night Clash
In Endee New Mexico masked mounted men attacked a saloon and dance hall destroying interior fixtures and driving patrons into the street as part of an anti saloon campaign. The incident occurred last night with armed riders leading the assault.
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Tucumsari
Endee
New Mexico
Trolley Strike Ends in Pittsburg
Striking workers and the Pittsburg railway company reach a near full agreement. all divisions run as usual after settlements except one point to be arbitrated later. The strike’s end comes as suddenly as it began, with normal service resumed.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Railway Company
Summer normal school opens with record enrollment at Academy of Idaho
The third annual session of the state summer normal school began at the Academy of Idaho in Pocatello with the largest enrollment in its history. The faculty includes Miles F. Reed, Jesse R. Retherford, S Augusta Taintor, and L V Beaulieu. Pocatello's central rail links, population about 8000, and a ten acre campus with dormitories and extensive facilities promise a productive session.
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State Summer Normal School
Idaho
Academy of Idaho
Corps of Instruction
Miles F. Reed
Reed
Jesse R. Retherford
Retherford
S. Augusta Taintor
Miss Taintor
L. V. Beaulieu
Beaulieu
University of Idaho
Pocatello
Oregon
Utah and Northern
Academy
Department of Music
Pennsylvania Educators Open 53rd Convention in Bethlehem
The fifty third annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Educational Association opens in Bethlehem with large attendance. Lehigh University dormitories Bethlehem Preparatory School and Moravian College provide lodging for visitors while sessions occur at Packer Memorial Church. Distinguished speakers include Brown University president W H L Faunce Lafayette college president J D Warfield Muhlenberg College president J A W Haas Rabbi Stephen S Wise and Lehigh University president W S Franklin.
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Bethlehem
Pennsylvania State Educational Association
Lehigh University
Bethlehem Preparatory School
Moravian College
Elegical Seminary
Packer Memorial Church
W. HL. P. Faunee
Brown University
D. Warfield
Lafayette College
John A. W. Haas
Muahlenburg College
Stephen S. Wise
New York
W.S. Franklin
Oldest Living American Sculptor John Quincy Adams Ward
New York June 20 John Quincy Adams Ward the oldest living American sculptor entered upon his eightieth year today and received many congratulations from friends and admirers. He is reported in better health than last year and plans to spend his remaining years at his Urbana Ohio boyhood home after leaving his New York winter residence and Hudson summer retreat.
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New York
John Quincy Adams Ward
Ward
Hudson
Urbana
Ohio
Slaughter of Innocents as Hubs Commit 21 Errors
East side grounds last evening witnessed a near baseball rout as Pocatello Hubs defeated Boise in Intermountain league play with 21 errors by the home team and a 21 to 3 score. Brezee started pitching before Johnson, multiple misplays, and the visitors tallying early while Thomas umpired amid vociferous crowd reaction.
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Pocatello
Boise
Intermountain League
Brezee
Johnson
Fuller
Kafer
Duering
Fox
Bistline
Sorelle
Tennant
Thomas
Ontce
Jones
Joe Marshall
Grey
Butler
Nell
Marshall
Fitchell
Nely
Lodell
Nelk
Wasson
Kater
Ginger
Despond
Real Estate Transfers Filed At Court House
Deeds show Charles Johnson and wife to Robert I. Bloxham for 0 acres in section 12 township 11 range 37. Samuel A. Merrill and wife to Ozro O. Crockett for land in sections 20 and 29 township 12 range 38. Thatcher Brothers Banking Co to Charles A. Hoopes in section 12 township 12 range 40. Bannock Abstract Trust Co to James Barnes for lots 17 and 18 in block 489. William Corbett and wife to John F. Corbett for half interest in section 7 township 10 range 40. John E. Ohlson to Addie Pearson for lot 17 block 220. Property locations include South Garfield between Bonneville and Whitman and North Sixth avenue near Bridger street.
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Court House
Charles Johnson
Downey
Robert I. Bloxham
Samuel A. Merrill
Keston
Ozro O. Crockett
Swanlake
Thatcher Brothers Banking Company
Logan
Charles A. Hoopes
Thatcher
Pocatello
North
Sixth Avenue
Bridger Street
Plague Toll Rises in Amoy to 177 in Two Weeks
Amoy reports 177 deaths from bubonic plague over the last fortnight with authorities detailing a sharp outbreak in the port city. Public health measures are being stepped up as the death toll mounts.
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Amoy
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