Busy Session of City Dads Debates Walled City Rule
City council approves routine bills and officer reports while debating the Walled City issue. Mayor Lukx rules Alderman Bistline’s motion to enforce ordinances out of order as no law authorizes such compulsion. Teamsters win permit to stand wagons on Main and Center streets subject to limits.
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Bistline
Wall City
Teamsters
Fust
Williams
Terrell
Walled City
Mr. Bistline
Pocatello
Martin
Mr. Smith
Chilson Vigormsly
Chilon
Finance ‘Committee
Chilson
Bisiline
Loux
Thomas W. Wilson
J. C. Johnsson
A. H. Smith
The
Pocatello Water Company
Kane
Dicatel Ue
Pe Council
Government brings suit against local lumbermen
United States Attorney N M Buick files two timber trespass suits against Po catello firms and partners J H Munson for illegal cutting in Idaho districts 27 34 and 35 Bannock County during 1903 04 Timber valued at 450 780 dollars with damages sought against Weeter Lumber Co J H Munson and Bistline Lumber Co Joseph B Bistline John Bistline and J N Munson.
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Boise Capital News
United States
N. M. Buick
Pocatello
Weeter Lumber Company, Limited
J. H. Munson
Joseph B. Bistline
John Bistline
Bistline Lumber Company
Weeter Lumber Company
District of Idaho
Bannock County
Minber Company
Bistline Famber Company
J. N. Munson
Munson
Kuick
Pocatelly
Thateoncern
Anarchists' body disappears en route to burial
The Inter Ocean reports the body of anarchist Lazarus Averbuch vanished after leaving the county morgue for burial at Potter's Field. Officials suspect possible interference by friends, agents of his sister, or medical students, but no clear culprit is identified.
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Padeage
Inter Ocean
Shippy
Lazarus Averbuch
Ody
Dunning
Potter's Field
Campaign to counteract the prohibition wave
In Chicaso on March 6 the United States Brewers Association trustees voted to organize a publicity campaign. Col Gustave Pabst Edward A Faust and William Hamm led discussions with other brewers to prepare literature on economic aspects of the business for nationwide distribution.
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United States Brewers’ Association
Col
Gustave Pabst
Milwaukee
Edward A. Faust
St. Louis
William Hamm
St. Paul
Louisiana Anti-Saloon League Plans Statewide Campaign
A campaign to push prohibition in Louisiana will be led by the Louisiana Anti-Saloon League. Speakers from various parts of the country will stump the state as the legislature convenes in May.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Pirates Treasure Rumor Draws Crowds to Long Beach
News from New York on March 6 reports a dredge crew uncovering items believed tied to Captain Kidd. A crested snuffbox and flintlock pistol were found along with a gold brooch and diamond ring on the beach drawing a large crowd.
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New York
Captain Kidd
Long Beach
Tong Beach
Hempstead
Vine Hour Law Effective Here Bulletin for Telegraph Hours
A Salt Lake issued bulletin sets telegraph operator hours for the Oregon Short Line and Southern Pacific east of Sparks. Division Superintendents Olmstead and Jones have copies, and notices distributed to Idaho stations. The posted bulletin and internal copies specify the designated work hours.
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Oregon
Sparks
Salt Lake
Olmstead and Jones
Idaho
Rail telegraph workers face limits under federal overtime law
Extracts from a federal act limit telegraph operators and dispatchers to nine hours in a 24 hour period or thirteen hours in a day across all towers and offices, with a possible four additional hours in emergencies for up to three days a week. The Interstate Commerce Commission may extend hours in special cases. Fines up to $500 per offense apply to both employers and those who require overtime.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Rotary on the Branch clears Yellowstone line for tourist season
Sun Devon of the Montana division and Assistant Engineer Armstrong headed a special train with a service car and rotary snow plow to clear track north to Mile Post 46 near the park. The Short Line plans a depot at the park entrance and aims to speed traffic for opening limits. heavy drifted spaon near Ashton challenged progress but work is complete.
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Sun Devon
Montana
Yellowstone Park
Armstrong
Mile Post No. 46
Park
Ashton
House approves investigation into Lilley bribery charges
The House adopted a resolution to create a committee to probe charges by Congressman Lilley that the Electric Bot company of New Jersey sought to corruptly influence members. Members Boutee Stevens Olmstead and Broussard named to lead. panel authorized to collect company books and papers and report findings promptly.
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Washington
House
Lilley
Electric Bot Company
New Jersey
Boutee
Ilinois
Stevens
Minnesota
Olmstead
Pennsylvania
Broussard
Louisiana
Panic Averted As Fire Alarm Clears Public School
A wire broke out on the top floor of a five story public school at 100th Street between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway. A special alarm was sounded and children marched outside without panic. Police kept parents back as exits were secured and students were sent home.
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New York
100Th Street
Amsterdam Avenue
Broadway
Fusmin
Detroit Trust Chief Shoots Self at Home
Billwood Hance, president of Union Trust Co and former Detroit postmaster, killed himself at his home in Detroit on March 6. Friends say he was greatly depressed over financial troubles and had faced bad health for some time. Trust officials deny any company affairs were involved.
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Detroit
Y M C A Campaign Completes Ten Day Drive
The Y M C A ten day building fund campaign closed with a jolly gathering at headquarters. General Chairman Brady presided as reports showed subs totaling 8119.25 plus likely mail donations bringing the grand total near 8300. Prizes awarded to captains and workers, including a blue ribbon to John P. Congdon and a red ribbon to George Gasser. Brady, praised by many, noted the women’s church groups provided lunches and helped secure the success.
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Brady
Chattman Brady
Standrod
O. B. Steely
W. H. Cleare
Thompson
Rhodes
Pargellis
W. J. West
Jones
Gasser
Walker
Sturdevant
Hall
John P. Congdon
George Gasser
People’s Store
Mr. Sturdevant
John Hull
Lee Harper Walker
Young Business Men’s Committee
A. Dynes
Citizens’ Committee No. 2
Josh
Yankee car leads in cross country race update
Columbus Nebraska March 6 report notes the American car leading the New York to Paris race departed this morning heading into sandy country where rain improves roads. The Italian car left Denison Iowa at 7:30 AM over the Twin City Central line and is being dispatched as a regular passenger train.
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Columbus
Neb
Denison
Towa
Tinois Central
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Ellis
Goldie McAllister
L. B. Case
Tidlewie
T. F. Myers
J. W. Kelley
Thos. W. Wilson
Rocky Mountain Bell Tel, Co
Rocky Mountain Bell Tel Co
Tdlaho Con
F. Merriman
W.H. Peek
A. B. Bean
First National Bank
Main
Center
Smith
Highway and Light Committee
Rakion
Shultz
Cox
Electric Supply Co
City Sexton
Win
Reynolds
Leman & Sons
Roach
Nanny
Opdegraft
Lod
A. Mayo
Gundmanson
Ane
McAllister
Rkins
llegally-Weezer Company
Bistline Company
Anarchists
Chicago
Averbach
Potters’ Field
National Brewers’ Association
Snowy
Y. M. C. A. Building Fund
Gate City
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