Wreck Near Glenn's Ferry Kills Two Brakemen
A rear end collision involving passenger train No. 5 and freight No. 23 near Glenn's Ferry at seven last evening killed two brakemen W A Long and Al Barnett who were burned in the caboose fire. Conductor W H Jones and freight conductor Jno Freeman survived. Both men were single, about 25, and respected railroad workers with families awaiting word in Pocatello. The wreck damaged only equipment and traffic resumed with no passenger injuries reported.
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W. A. Long
al. Barnett
W. H. Jones
Jno
Freeman
W. A. Leng
W. C. Gray
Post Office
Wm. Bleachied
Bolechied
Pocatello
B. of
Bolachied
B. of L. F
Venezuelans Coolly Receive Protocols from Allies
Caracas reports the official Gazette published the protocols with allied powers yesterday. Venezuelans say Congress is not favorable to approving them.
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Caracas
Congress
Gambling Bill Signed in Washington State
Olympia reports Governor signs gambling bill making it a felony in Washington. The action follows legislative approval and sets penalties for illegal wagering within the state.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
High Water Destroys Homes Along Ohio Mississippi River
Weather Bureau issues river bulletin as heavy weekend rain swells the Ohio and Mississippi. Danger line stages from Cincinnati to New Orleans. In Illinois alone one hundred families below Alton are homeless after the Mississippi rise.
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Washington
Weather Bureau Today
Ohio
Mississippi
Cinlcinnati
New Orleans
St. Louis
Alton
Ill
Strike suit filed to dissolve injunction over Wabash strike
A motion for dissolution of the injunction restraining grievance committees and Wabash officials from calling a strike was filed in the U S District Court. Affidavits from many lodge officials accompanied the answer. Judge Elmer Adams presided.
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St Louis
Jes., Ramsey, Jr
Wabash Company
Brotherhods
Elmer Adams
United States District Court
Tramp Shot During Utah Train Altercation
In Marlin Utah today Pat Costello a tramp was fatally shot by Brakeman Milan during a clash between a gang of tramps and a Southern Pacific freight train crew. The attackers had halted the train and fired first, with no injuries to any trainmen reported. Milan surrendered to authorities.
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Ogden
Utah
Southern Pacific
Marlin
Pat Costello
Milan
Reward Offered After Street Strike Violence Death
Waterbury leaders of the street railway strike announced a reward for information to identify those responsible for last night’s violence that left Policeman Paul Menodieschin dead. The move follows a night of clashes during the strike in Waterbury Connecticut.
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Waterbury
Conn
Noien
Paul Menodieschin
Postoffice Appointments and Senate Actions Reported
Washington reports March 9 notes favorable Senate committee action on the Colombian canal treaty and no action on Cuban reciprocity. Also, President Frye appoints Keen as acting presiding officer and administers oaths to Clark, Stone, and Gallinger.
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Washington
Senate Committees On Foreign Relations
Senate
Opening of Today’s Stock Market Draws Heavy Selling
New York on March 9 reports considerable excitement at the market opening. After last week’s unfavorable bank statements the scene was unsettled with brokers present in large numbers and selling orders coming in heavily.
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New York
Governor recalls troops as guards remain at key mines
Cripple Creek Octo March 9 Governor Peabody recalls portion of Colorado City troops but guards stay at the Standard Portland and Telluride mines until the strike ends. President Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners says influences are at work for a peaceful and honorable adjustment of the differences.
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Cripple Creek
Octo
Peabody
Colorado City
Standard
Portland
Telluride Mille
Moyer
Western Federation of Minors
Emperor William Welcomes Francis of St Louis Exposition
Berlin reports Emperor William received President Francis of the St Louis Exposition in audience today with high distinction. The private interview drew questions on the exposition and the international congress of arts and sciences. His majesty noted expositions aid mutual understanding beyond diplomacy.
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Berlin
William
Francis
Ambassador Tower
Prosecutor Lovejoy to Face Examination in Idaho Court
W D Lovejoy prosecuting attorney of Washington county Idaho is under arrest on forgery charges and will be examined in the municipal court tomorrow. Friends seek to refund 150 dollars and indicate he may not be accepted.
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Portland
W. D. Lovejoy
Washington County
Idaho
Lovejoy
Jack the Slagger dies in Cambridge jail
George L O Perry the negro lad known as Jack the Slagger died in Cambridge jail from typhoid fever and nervous exhaustion. He had been indicted for the murders of Agnes McPhee of Somerville and Clara Morton of Waverly. He did not make a final statement, and officials say he likely protested innocence to the end. Sheriff Fairbarn refused comment on the last hours.
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Cammrridge
Mass
George L. O. Perry
Agnes McPhee
Somerville
Clara Morton
Waverly
Jack the
Rebels defeat Honduran forces near San Salvador
A San Salvador dispatch says revolutionary forces backing Senor Bonilla defeated the government army led by Generals Ezequiel Ferrera and Lopez. Ferrera was killed and Lopez with his staff were captured.
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Panama
San Salvador
Honduras
Ezequiel Ferrera
Lopez
Senor Bonilla
Ferrera
Jury to Try Downey Murder Case in Venice Court
The Downey murder case of Mike Pitlock last summer opens before Judge Alfred Badge. John Sanders is charged with killing Pitlock and burning the body near Downey. A special venire of ten jurors was ordered for two o'clock to continue jury selection.
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Mike Pitlock
Downey
Venice
Alfred Badge
Wm. E. Starris
Salvacci
Jo Long
John Sanders
Mike Pidcock
Hanged by the Neck in Sitka Alaska
Homer Bird was legally executed in Sitka on Friday at 1 41 pm after a trial. He spoke briefly declaring innocence as the trap sprang and he died without a struggle. The crime involved remains unsolved and Bird’s case had reached the U S Supreme Court.
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Homer Bird
Sitka
Alaska
Seattle
Wash
The
Times
Bird
Afghan ameer imposes harsh reforms and public punishments
London reports from Kabul that the Afghan ameer orders divorce of all but four wives, bans excess marriages, and punishes taunting with cannon fire. Robbers face cage displays, and grain hoarders are forced to sell excess for four months or surrender supplies by force.
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Ameer
London
Kabul
Afghanistan
James H. Blount dies after long service to Georgia and Hawaii
James H. Blount longtime Georgia congressman and later a prominent Hawaii official died in Macon Georgia aged in the later years of the second Cleveland term the cause listed as congestion of the lungs.
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Macon
James H. Blount
Congress
Georgia
Hawaiian Islands
Cleveland
Nomination Confirmed for Lewiston Supreme Court House Post
Governor Morrison sent the nomination of A. B. Hardy of Idaho County to the Lewiston Supreme Court House Commission to fill the vacancy caused by Judge James F. Airshie failing to qualify. The nomination was confirmed by viva voce vote.
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Boise
Ida
Morrison
Senate
Hardy
Idaho County
Lewiston Supreme Court House Commission
James F. Airshie
Jury panel filled for coal operators conspiracy trial
Chicago march 9 the jury for the conspiracy trial of coal operators was completed with the thirteenth juror sworn in. A total of 1313 men were sworn before twelve met the required qualifications.
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Chicago
Atncen
Seismic Disturbance Report From Caribbean Island
Seismic disturbances rattled the island of Jamaica on March 9 with a severe prolonged earthquake shifting tremors felt yesterday afternoon. Residents describe growing unease as aftershocks continue, while local commerce notes moderate prices at Banquet Cafe.
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St.Thomas D. W. L
Dominican Jamica
Wisconsin House urges governor to skip convention delegates
The Wisconsin House of Representatives adopted a resolution asking the governor not to appoint delegates to a convention to settle the race question, arguing the issue will take care of itself. The notice ends with an invitation to dine at the Banquet Ante.
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Nashville
Venn
House of Representatives
Wisconsin
Boone Named Idaho Insurance Commissioner
Boise Idaho March 9 The governor sent to the Senate the appointment of 8 D Boone of Blaine county as insurance commissioner to succeed P M Davis The appointment was confirmed.
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Boise, Ida
Senate
D. Boone
Blaine Ocounty
P. M. Davis
Legislature finishes seventh session with mixed results in Idaho
Senate and House conclude the seventh Idaho session with passage and defeat of multiple bills and resolutions. Key actions include Boise city limits expansion passing by one vote, pay raises for state officers, and measures on education, insurance, and municipal powers. Reconsideration efforts on the Olean water bill fail and several measures are defeated or concurred.
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House of Representatives
Frank W. Hant
Frank Jenkins
Perry W. Mitchell
Senate
Boise
Captain Bledace
House
General School Fund
Clearwater
Mutual Protective Insurance Companies
Brickmakers Strike for Eight Hour Day and Wages
In St. Louis about four thousand Allied Brick Making Trades men marched to press for union recognition an eight hour day and a five percent wage increase.
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St. Louis
Allied Brick Making Trades
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