Lynching of Henry Davis alias Chambers in Annapolis
In Annapolis on December 21 a mob of about sixty masked men seized Henry Davis alias Chambers from the county jail and lynched him at Brownsville after a felonious assault on Mrs. John Reed. Police offered no resistance and the mob hoisted him to a tree, shooting his body. Davis had previously served two years for a similar crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Henry Davis
Chambers
John Reed
Brownsville
Three Trainmen Die In Great Northern Collision Near Hilliard
Spokane dispatch reports a deadly collision on the Great Northern near Hilliard. Fireman Paul Schuppert and Brakeman Guy Salsbury died after transfer to hospital, while Engineer Howard Lewton of the light engine remained near death. Lewton reportedly started east, forgetting the freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Great Northern
Hilliard
Paul Schuppert
Guy Salsbury
Howard Lewton
Engineer Lewton
Bold Butte Robbery Strikes Great Northern Office
Two masked men entered the up town office of the Great Northern Express company in Butte at dawn, bound and gagged two sleeping clerks, and ransacked the room. They failed to blow the safe and escaped with a hundred dollars and two watches amid Christmas parcels in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Great Northern Express Company
Diamond thieves arrested after Chicago jewel raid
Nearly ten thousand dollars worth of diamonds and jewelry stolen from liquor merchant C. V. Stein in Chicago were recovered from a trunk taken from a New York Central train. A few hours later in Utica police arrested Fratberg and wife, employed by the Steins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Dee
C. V. Stein
Chicago
New York Central
Utica
Fratberg
Steins
Fragmented OCR Cough Remedy Note
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions cough remedies, a bottle of Horehound, and references to coughs and pulmonary issues. The text is garbled with stray words and numbers, lacking clear names, dates, or a coherent event.
Hanged for Murder Near Houston Missouri
Joda Hamilton, a 20 year old farmer, was hanged in Houston Missouri for the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Parsons and three small children. He waylaid the family on the road after Parsons refused repayment of money, killed Parsons with a shotgun and clubbed the woman and children to death before dumping their bodies in a creek. Hamilton confessed after his arrest the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Joda Hamilton
Barney Parsons
Parsons
Hamiltons
Hamilton
Sagebrush Rate On U S L A Fuel Transport
Salt Lake reports coal shortages blamed on mine operators not railroads. Railroads have cars and will haul wood fuel when coal runs short. Oregon Short Line adds a ten dollar per car switching rate on the Marysville Idaho line for wood fuel, extending to Idaho Falls. Boise and Nampa see sagebrush shipments under railroad approval. Interstate action unlikely against General Freight Agent J A Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Oregon Short Line
Marysville
Idaho
Idaho Falls
Boise
Nampa
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. A. Reeves
Death toll rises from Fidelity Coal mine blast
Pittsburg Kas Dec 21 L W Edwards Dora Ratz and Matt Tucca miners injured in yesterday explosion at Fidelity Coal company's mine near Stone City Kas died today bringing total deaths to five. Two more of fourteen injured cannot survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kas
L W, Edwards
Dora Ratz
Matt Tucca
Fidelity Coal Company
Stone City
Bryce Accepts Post as Ambassador to Washington
London confirms James Bryce will serve as ambassador to the United States. Bryce admitted the appointment today but declined to make any statement for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Bryce
Washington
Bryce
Hicks Still Entombed in California Mine Rescue
Bakersfield California December 21 1926 Little progress was made last night in rescuing Hicks the entombed miner but he may be reached some time this afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Calif
Hicks
Central Meat Market Ad Promotes Hams and Sausages
An old reliable notice from Jos. Reuss & Co promotes lall kinds of hams bacon lard and sausages at the Central Meat Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Reliable
Jos, Reuss & Co
White's Vermifuge Tonic Promoted for Worms Cure
An old advertises White's Vermifuge tonic as a remedy for worms and children's diseases. It claims mild action on the child and claims to remove mucous worms’ nests, noting availability at Mrs. A. Red Cross Pharmacy through a local vendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Joe Daniel
Surmac
Teyn
Mra. A. Red Cross Pharmacy
New Train on the Short Line Adds Salt Lake Portland Run
Salt Lake office of General Passenger Agent Burley announces a new Salt Lake to Portland train leaving at 8 p.m. and running straight through to Portland with no eastern connections. Pullman service will also run between Salt Lake and Boise, with an extra Pullman added for Boise on the northbound train. The service upgrade aims to benefit Pocatello and other points, with the first trip expected soon after year’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Burley
Oregon Short Line
Portland
Oregon City
Boise
Express Robbery Nets $30,000 in Reno
Reno, Nevada, December 21. Wells Fargo & Company express car said to hold thirty thousand dollars was stolen from the Reno office after last night's train from Tonopah. The heist occurred following the train’s arrival and involves one of the nation’s leading express services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
Wells Fargo & Company
Tonopah
Elks Plan Yuletide Social and Fraternal Fellowship
The local Elks lodge announces a Yuletide social on Friday December 28, moved from December 27. The committee outlines plans for a festive event aimed at warm enthusiasm and stronger fraternal bonds with distinctive features to benefit charitable work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge of Elks
Elks
Battle for Carey Act irrigation lands in Snake River valley
Luther Bearskin pleads not guilty as Idaho land board hears a dispute between Twin Falls Land & Water company and Idaho Irrigation company over segregation of 170 000 acres and 60 000 acres for Carey act irrigation. Both sides argue water supply and project viability while financing from New York and Pennsylvania interests backs the schemes. The case, first of its kind before Idaho’s state land board, is expected to go to court for final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Falls Land and Water Company
Idaho Irrigation Company
Lincoln County
The
Land Board
Idaho
State Land Board
Dhe
Boise Capital News
Twin Falls Land & Water Company
Pennsylvania
New York
Snake River Valley
Shoshoune
Twin Falls Company
Twin Falls
Snake River
Wood River
Blaine
Lincoln
Twop Cong
State Land Board of Idaho
Christmas Gift Box Delights Ross Fork Indian School
Thom & Co. of Ross Fork donated a 345 pound box of over 500 toys shipped from St. Paul to dress the Christmas tree at Fort Hall Indian School on December 24. Teachers and pupils thank the merchants for a record generous gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thum & Co
Gladden
Agency
C.be. Thum & Co
Ross Fork
Fort Hall
St. Paul
Ross Fork School
Thom & Co
Wreck In Idaho Falls Involves Beet Train Engine 680
Yesterday the wrecking crew led by Conductor Larkin and Engineer Herron rushed toward Sugar City to pick up engine 680 of the beet train. Engine 680 became disabled and tipped over, with Tommy Roach noting it may have been to rest after a hard season. The wrecking train had just left Sugar City and was moved to Shoshone Idaho Falls Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin
Herron
Sugar City
Stevenson
Tommy Roach
Shoshone
Idaho Falls Post
Perkins testifies before grand jury in New York Life probe
George W. Perkins of J. P. Morgan & Co and former New York Life vice president testified before the grand jury as part of the ongoing New York Life investigation. He appeared yesterday for about two and a half hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
New York
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York Life
Savas
Perkins
New Cure for Byler Dr King's Life Pills Promote Health
A reader from faitertown Ohio reports their daughter suffered epilepsy for years and was helped by Dr King's New Life Pills. The note claims the pills were available at Mrs. L. Cook's drug store and marketed as body cleansers and life tonic pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byler
A. B. Waterman
Faitertown
Dr. King
Roberts the Jeweler Sells Jennie Handpainted China
Roberts the Jeweler offers a full line of Jennie hand painted china from Ogden Utah, featuring a wide selection for collectors and gifts. Local shop emphasizes quality finishes and variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Jennie
Ogden, U
Pine Christmas Candies and Sweet Treats at Peterson Holmes
Local shelter announces Pine Christmas Candies and Sweet Cider at Peterson and Holmes store. Community shoppers praised the seasonal treats and charity fundraiser benefiting families in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson & Holmes
Dwyer Grocery Sale Closed in Pocatello
Negotiations completed for the sale of the Dwyer grocery on North First avenue to J T Birch. The Dwyer brothers James and Pat Dwyer longtime local business leaders, with Pat also a city councilman, pass ownership to Birch who will run the store as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Birch
Dwyer
North First Avenue
James Dwyer
Pat Dwyer
Birch
Dwyer Brothers
Pocatello
Central Meat Market Promises Wide Selection of Fresh Meats
For good beef pork mutton lamb veal turkeys ducks geese and eluekens for Xia call at the old reliable Central Meat Market dos Reuss and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xia
Old Reliable
Dos, Reuss & Co
Holiday Excursion Rates Announced by O L Railroad
On December 20 21 24 25 1906 and January 1 1907 the O L will sell round trip tickets at one and one third fare to any point on the O S L and to points on the U P Southern Pacific San Pedro and San Pete Valley Railroads within a distance of one hundred miles from the origin. Return at work a. Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L
U. P
Souther Pacific
San Pedro
San Pete Vall
Aeena Fival
Ato Wri
Bound Over To Federal Grand Jury In Bannock Murder Case
Luther Bearskin, a Bannock Indian, pleads not guilty to murder and is bound over for the federal grand jury to meet next April. Charley ligataur, husband of one victim, testifies that Bearskin shot Mrs. ligataur and Carl Ramsey. Bearskin remains silent, seeks counsel, and is remanded to jail without bonds. He plans to claim the victims robbed him while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Bearskin
Bannock
Bearskin
Federal Grand Jury
Covenes
Charley Ligataur
Ingataur
Ramsey
Bannock Creek
Judge Standrod Returns From Appellate Term
Judge D W Standrod came home from Utica New York where he argued Shaw vs Flotch kiss Phelps in the United States circuit court of appeals. The Beet sugar factory at Blackfoot was the case origin and a satisfactory adjustment was reached at Allen. He visited New York City briefly and is glad to be back in Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Standrod
Utica
N. Y
Shaw Vs. Flotchkiss & Phelps
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Blackfoot
Shaw
Twentieth Century Dancing Club Debuts at Eagle Hall
The newly formed Twentieth Century Dancing club held its first party at Eagle hall drawing about 45 couples. Von Prosky's orchestra provided the music while many attendees wore formal gowns. The club plans dancing parties every two to three weeks at Eagle hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Hall
Anth
von Prosky
Ragle Hall
United Commercial Travelers Council 239 Meet Notice
The United Commercial Travelers Council No 239 invites members to meet at the Odd Fellow hall at 8 p.m. The notice is signed by President Mearay and secretary J Rosenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial Travelers Council No. 239
Odd Fellow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lyngh Law
Maryland
Riga
Russia
Yey
Baltic
U. N
Bold Butte
Great Northern Express
Toda Hamilton
Missouri
Estee
Lins
Carey
Dwyer Grocery
East Side
J. T. Birch
Second Ward
Iivite
Aldegimaid Vat Dwyer
THY Daily Tribune
U. S
Caldwell
Court House
Judge Standrod
Dancing Club
Rosenburg, Seey
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!