Short Line Plans New Pocatello Shops and Track Upgrades
J F Dunn of the Short Line confirms ground clearing for the new Pocatello shops and immediate construction start. A site survey was done and a representative will head East to oversee modern machinery for the plant. Oregon Short Line directors authorize ballast of 160 miles of track west of Pocatello, boosting main road efficiency.
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J. F. Dunn
Pocatello
Dunn
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Short Live
Pocatello Yard to Expand with New Buildings and Ten Stairs
Engineering plans detail a $750,000, multi year expansion of the Pocatello yard adding ten stairs to the roundhouse and a new machine and car shop. The project aims to make the plant one of the West’s finest as the town receives ongoing railroad work and increased commercial activity.
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Pocatello Yard
Pocatello
Idaho
Monotana
Czolgosz Found Guilty of President McKinley Murder
Leon Czolgosz alias Feed Nieman was convicted today of first degree murder for shooting President William McKinley on September 6. The trial lasted eight hours and twenty six minutes over two days. Judge White set sentencing for Thursday at 2 p.m. He was escorted back to the Erie County jail after the verdict.
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Buffalo
Leon Czolgosz
Feed Nieman
Sea Court
William McKinley
Czolgosz
Allenista
Erie County Bar Association
Diestrict
Lewis
Titus
White
Delaware Avenue
Bowohon's German Syrup Promoted as Cure for Coughs
An old advertorial touts Bowohon's German Syrup as a universal remedy for severe throat and lung troubles. It claims to heal inflammation, soothe coughs, and improve sleep, recommending one bottle as a long trusted remedy used by druggists worldwide.
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Henda
Bowohon
Green
Appearance of a Real Gall and Chain Gang in Town
A street scene in Pocatello features a “ball and chain” gang forcing labor on the roads as Wan dering Willie and Meandering Mike flee toward Blackfoot. Judge Stephens presides as John Watson is jailed for riotous conduct and placed in the chain gang after a court appearance. An anarchist named McNiel, fined previously for gloating at McKinley’s assassination, is also sentenced to chain gang duty for thirty days after threats and prowling.
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Willie
Mike
Blackfoot
McCummon
Posatello
John Watson
Temple of Justice
Stephens
John
Tenderloin
Wamed McNiel
McKinley
Judge Stephens
Pocatello
Prisoner in Court for Box Car Trespass and Assault Charge
John Dougherty faced the police court after attempting to force entry to a box car and arguing his rights. The judge sentenced him to eight days in the chain gang after he failed to take an offered alternative. Chief Brown then halted a scuffle between Carl Petersen the baker and a boy, charging Petersen with assault and battery and settling for five dollars and costs after a guilty plea.
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John Dougherty
John
Brown
Carl Petersen
Charley Reeves
Mascnheimer
Petersen
Drilling Planned for Oil at Fossil Field by Wyoming Paraffine Oil
The Wyoming Paraffine Oil company of Pocatello announced a rig for its first well arrived at Fossil and will begin drilling by Saturday. The firm has about 5000 in machinery on site and shares are trading around twenty to twenty five cents. Oil land activity in Fossil has surged as Standard Oil and local buyers step in, with Povalleto area owners holding thousands of acres awaiting value.
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Wyoming Paraffine Oil Company
Imited
Pocatello
Fossil
Ite
Standard Oil Company
Povatello
Lane's Medicine Promises Daily Bowels Cure
An old advertisement touts Lane's Medicine as a daily bowel remedy. It claims gentle effects on the liver kidneys and complexion with red herb ingredients and appeals to readers buying at Spraeue's Pharmacy for 250 price units.
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Lane
Spraeue
New Opera House Planned for Blackfoot
State notes report Blackfoot prepares a new opera house while Fort Hall Indian School counts 135 pupils, 25 under capacity. A Hailey youth who fell from a freight train died. Mackay reports a nine pound turnip. Shoshone native George Clemmons is found dead in bed. Peach crops near Sweet are prolific. Four bears killed by three boys near Banoren’s Ferry. the youths used a fire to drive the bears from a tree then finished them with a Winchster.
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Banoner
Lewis Bush
Shorty
Hubbell
Joe Hubbell
Fred Bush
Lisle Acquitted in Self-Defense Murder Near Shoshone
William Lisle was acquitted of the murder of James Wilson committed near Shoshone. The jury found Lisle acted in self-defense. During the trial the defense argued women could not serve as jurors. the judge excused all female jurors.
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William Lisle
James Wilson
Shoshone
Lisle
Wilson
Mr. Hawley
Mrs J F McIntosh Opens Millinery Parlors In 183 Garfield Ave
Mrs J F McIntosh of this place formerly of San Francisco announces the opening of millinery parlors at her residence 183 Garfield avenue south in October 1901. She will display French pattern data and millinery novelties with weekly arrivals from San Francisco and New York. The public is invited to attend and inspect the goods.
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J. F. McIntosh
San Francisco
Garfield Avenue South
Mra
McIintosh Io
New York
Mra McIntosh
Dyspepsia cure advertised in old pharmacy notice
A fragmented advertising line promotes an upset stomach remedy sold by Sprague's Pharmacy. It claims immediate relief from dyspepsia using a one tablet dose with a money-back guarantee and mentions affordable pricing in small print.
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Ackrer
Sprague’s
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Planned for Thursday Evening
The Chamber of Commerce will meet in the court room at 8 o clock Thursday evening September 26. The public is invited to join in advancing the organization report progress and enlist citizen energy toward the upbuilding of Pocatello led by President F. B. Dieruin.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pocatello
Dieruicn
Pain Basin Credited By Man For Joints Cure
Josh Weathafer of Indie praises Chamberlain's Pain Basin as a five dollar bottle remedy that saved him from cripples and swollen joints. He claims it cures muscular palsy and paralysis with no external application matching its effects, though this is an advertisement from a druggist.
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Josh Weathafer
Indie
Chamberlain
Dinero Dann
Cure for Dysentery Story Credits A New Albany Resident
A traveler recalls using Cleanberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during a bicycle trip in Brenford County Pennsylvania. He credits two doses with preventing illness and later recovering after a near collapse, saying the remedy cured him after a total loss of strength. Sold by druggists.
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Says
Taylor
New Albany
Brenford County
Ward
Laceyville
Chamberlain's Stem and Liver Tablets Delight Health
A fragmented notice touts Chamberlain's Stem and Liver Tablets as a new remedy. It claims pleasant effects and overall improvement, though details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Chamberlain
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