Legislature Ticket Appears Split at Boise Convention
A Boise convention sees two factions vying as the legislative ticket apportionment is being fixed. The gathering centers on party balance and district alignment as negotiations proceed.
17 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
1
A Boise convention sees two factions vying as the legislative ticket apportionment is being fixed. The gathering centers on party balance and district alignment as negotiations proceed.
A Boise telegram triggers a lively Idaho political scramble as Peter B. Davis, chair of the Democratic Central Committee, moves to set a time and place for the next state convention on May 8. Lewiston and the Culde Sac faction push for an outside location amid debates over county representation, ticket distribution, and the push for a straight party slate. Meanwhile the Idaho Federation of Labor approves a nine hour workday with stone masons at four dollars per day and eighty cents per hour overtime.
Tuesday evening Edward A White and Naomi McKenzie wed at the groom's brother Will A White home. Rev Gibony officiated with F H Gilbert as best man and Hallie Wadsworth as bridesmaid. Guests later joined a wedding supper at the groom's new residence.
The Board of County Commissioners meets in quarterly session with extensive work ahead on roads and schools. The treasurer James Lydon presents a quarter report showing receipts of 66,611.43 with cash on hand 34,830.38. warrants paid 46,821.25 and taxes distributed among districts and state. Proposals include road petitions, changes in Cahill road, and new school districts amid protests and resignations.
FE Erickson, in town, reports his mill will operate on the 16th of this month but may end work anytime. He holds one million feet of logs and 600,000 feet of dry lumber with demand he expects to absorb before June 1. He is optimistic about selling every foot.
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