Big Four Coffers Looted and a Chicago Recipient Named
Charles L Warriner, local treasurer of the Big Four railroad in Cincinnati, admits a large cash shortage of about one hundred thousand dollars. A warrant charges him with embezzling fifty four thousand dollars and he is arrested at a hotel after naming Eddie Cook, former Big Four clerk in Chicago, as the paid hush money recipient. Warriner reportedly said, I’m glad I’ve been found out.
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Chicago
Charles L. Warriner
Cincinnati
Navy
Big Four
C. T. Warriner
Associated Press
Warriner
Eddie Cook
Big Four Financial Department
Big Four Railroad Company
Steinheil Trial Resumes as Witness Damages Defense
Paris reports Madame Steinheil refused the stand as Remy Couillard, now in military service, testified in uniform about the burglary scene. He stated she told him only of a burglary and did not mention the husband and stepmother’s deaths. He described gag placement and binding, while Steinheil interrupted to deny parts of his account.
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Paris
Madame Steinheil
Remy Couillard
Steinheil
Couillard
Conillard
Copenhagen University declines National Geographic North Pole panel
The University of Copenhagen Consistory refused the National Geographic Society proposal to have an American representative present during the first examination of Frederick A. Cook’s North Pole records.
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Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
National Geographic Society
Frederick A. Cook
Astor Settlement Reported In Divorce Case
New York November 6 counsel in the divorce suit of Mrs John Jacob Astor against Colonel Astor said that beyond a court decree no testimony details would be made public. Friends say no alimony will be sought and that a ten million settlement was made. Mrs Astor will not receive real estate and plans to reside abroad after the decree. Justice Mills is expected to rule early next week.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Colonel Astor
Harvard Defeats Cornell 16 to 0 at Stadium
Harvard defeated Cornell by 16 points to 0 at the Stadium in Cambridge on November 6. The win showcased Harvard’s strong defense and decisive scoring drive in the matchup.
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Cambridge
Harvard
Cornell
Weather Forecast Pair Tonight and Sunday Cooler
A pair of cool weather days is forecast with a low tonight and cooler conditions extending into Sunday. Expect gentle winds and a gradual drop in temperatures across the region.
Oregon Short Line to Build Clubhouse in Pocatello
The Oregon Short Line will erect a 43 by 73 foot two story clubhouse with basement and attic in Pocatello for its employees. Bids open November 10 for a frame building with shingled walls and first class amenities including restaurant sleeping rooms lounging and baths. Located at Clark Street and North Harrison Avenue it aims to serve train crews and shopmen at minimal accommodation charges. Similar smaller clubhouses are under construction at Montpelier and Glenn’s Ferry with Glenn’s Ferry nearing completion.
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Harrison Avenue
Clark Street
Gate City
Oregon Short Line
Pocatello
John P. Congdon
Montpelier
Glenn’s Ferry
Pocateilo
North
Academy 23 Blackfoot 2 in Idaho grid clash
The University of Idaho second eleven defeated Blackfoot High School 23 to 2 at the Academy grounds. Goodwin directed plays with Higson gaining ground as Blackfoot’s Murphy stood out on defense. A late Blackfoot fake kick near the Acad emy goal nearly produced a score before missing.
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Academy of Idaho
Blackfoot
Grove City
Toots
Goodwin
Higson
U. of I
Murphy
Academy
Pocatello High School
Twin Falls High School
Taft Heads Toward Columbia After Charlestown Visit
President Taft resumes travel from Charlestown after a long rest at Mayor Rhett’s home. He will spend hours in Columbia, South Carolina, this afternoon before continuing to Augusta for Sunday. Governor Ansell and U S Senators Tillman and Smith join the president for the Columbia stop.
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Charlestown
Rhett
Taft
Columbia
Augusta
Ernor Ansell
United States
Tillman and Smith
Wheat Market Closes. December Grain At 1.03
Chicago price report shows December wheat closing at 1.03 dollars on November 6 as trading closes. Market activity centers on supply shifts and demand signals in the grain pit.
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Chicago
Cars Run Away on Coal Chute in City Mishap
Shortly before six last evening foreman Mike Gates faced a runaway string of coal cars on an elevated chute. He escaped from a wooden car to a steel battleship just as the cars collided with road engine 612 below. Three coal cars were smashed. the fireman was uninjured.
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Mike Gates
Mike
Roosevelt rumor branded canard abroad
In Entebbe Uganda on November 6 reports deny harm to Colonel Roosevelt. The party said nothing unusual occurred as of November 3. In Rome Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt learned of the rumor this morning and was distressed but believed no serious incident occurred without prompt notice.
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Entebebe
Uganda
Roosevelt
Rome
Theodore Roosevelt
Judges Exchange Bench Seats for Hailey Trials
In the Fourth Judicial District Court at Hailey Judge Walters withdraws from trials due to prior interest and asks Judge Budge to preside. Judge Budge, facing a similar disqualification, agrees to travel to Hailey to try the cases listed on the calendar.
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Fourth Judicial District Court
Hailey
Walters
Eleion
Judge Budge
Pocatello Builds A Modern Wholesale Center
A new 30 by 140 foot Griffin & Company warehouse on South First Avenue doubles as a fruit and produce hub. The facility includes banana ripening rooms with 800 bunch capacity and an oyster department with weekly bulk deliveries from Atlantic and Pacific sources. William Crosby and Charles Miltenberger head the Pocatello branch as the firm plans a future cold storage plant.
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Pocatello
Intermountain
Idaho Wholesale Grocery Company
Scowcroft & Co
South First Avenue
Franklin & Hayes
Idaho Wholesale Grocery Ecompany
Northwest
Swift & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Domoto & Company
H. L. Griffin & Company
Ogden and Pocatello
Griffin Company
Whitman
Weeter Lumber Company
Atlantic
Pacific
William Crosby
Charles Miltenberger
Idaho
Miners Buried as Nevada King Mine Timber Fails
Reno reports two miners Frank Moody and James Anderson were buried when timbers collapsed on the Nevada King mine 12 miles north of Carlin. Rescue hopes fade as daylight ends without hope of salvaging the men alive.
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Reno
Frank Moody
James Anderson
Nevada King
Carlin
Terrible crime of an insane father in Greensburg
Ed ward J. Perry former mayor seized with an insane impulse to kill shot his three children in his bedroom. Elizabeth four died, Kenneth six and Richard eight wounded. infant sister uninjured. Perry then killed himself. The incident occurred as the children gathered around a crib where the infant lay. Authorities note no prior warning signs from Perry before the shootings.
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Greensburg
Edward J. Perry
Perry
Elizabeth
Kenneth
Richard
Real estate man seriously burned after gasoline torch fire
John Bunting of T B Smith & Co and Continental Oil agent narrowly escaped severe injury at the South First Avenue oil house when a blow torch ignited his oil soaked sleeves. He extinguished the flames but both hands were badly burned, with the right hand worst hurt. he will be unable to resume work for several days.
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John Bunting
T. B. Smith & Co
North Main Street
Continental Oil Company
South First Avenue
Bunting
Labor's Crisis at Hand as AFL Meeting Opens
Toronto reports the American Federation of Labor convenes in the city with union leaders fearing a major split over the exile of the Electrical Workers faction. Socialists back the outlawed group, and delegates warn that the battle against President Gompers and his faction could divide the federation locally and nationally.
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Toronto
Ont
Organized Labor
United States
Canada
American Federation of Labor
America
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Iowa
Ohio
Indiana
Electrical Workers
Gompers
Pocatello Debates Street Paving and Improvement Bonds
City officials discuss paving West Center Street and First avenue with options including direct assessments or improvement district bonds. Aldermen Valentine and Williams favor start now and long term funding, while residents largely back paving and better sewerage for a healthier, more sanitary city.
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Valentine and
Williams
Center Street
Harrison Avenue
Garfield
Main Street
Center
First Avenue
Clark
Lewis
Leon F. Molinelli
West Center Street
Pocatello
Mine Squib Factory Fire Claims One Life In Wilkesbarre
A devastating fire at the John C. Plymouth mine squib factory in Wilkesbarre killed one girl and injured sixteen more. The blaze trapped 140 workers, many narrowly escaping as the building burned swiftly. proprietor John Powell aided in evacuations and sustained serious injuries.
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Wilkesbarre
John C. Plymouth
John Powell
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Budge
H. L. Griffin & Co
Pennsylvania
LABOR
Pocateelo
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