Governor Gooding’s message praised as clear and decisive
The governor’s message is described as businesslike and bold, outlining reforms and a strong stance on campaign promises. It backs reorganization of the state land department, signals openness to legislation, and notes early bills to implement recommendations while highlighting disputed county divisions and timber extension issues. The piece also covers legislative dynamics, party crosscurrents, and regional developments in Idaho politics.
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Governor Gooding
Gooding
State Land Department
Thes
Goyrnor Gooding
McBeth
Custer
Forest reserve restorations widen Idaho settlement potential
In Fremont county the proposed forest reserves between the third standard parallel and the Montana boundary have been restored, and reserves near Henry’s Fork east of the Big Hole mountains are restored except for township 43 east. Senator Heyburn opposed the reserves, arguing they blocked settlement. his efforts bring back more than six million acres to settlement in Idaho, including 235,000 acres within the Northern Pacific railroad grant. Further reductions may follow as needed under the law.
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Idaho
Heyburn
Priest River
Coeur d'Alene
North York
Bitter Root
Mt. Idaho
Grangeville
Newsome
Elk City
Buffalo Hump
Salmon River
Boise County
Montana
Fremont County
Henry's Fork
Big Hole Mountains
Northern Pacific Railway
Look Out for the Harbor Bill in Oregon’s Stakes
The Portland Evening Journal argues that failure of the rivers and harbors appropriation bill would cripple Oregon. It highlights jetty work at the Columbia River mouth, the need for a 35 to 40 foot low water stage, and the ship canal project from Portland to above The Dalles. The piece urges strong advocacy to ensure federal funding and warns of impacts on commerce and large regional projects if the bill fails.
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Portland Evening Journal
Oregon
Columbia River
Portland
Astoria
Dalles
Congress
Public building spat over Moscow versus Lewiston tale
Lewiston and Pocatello poke fun at Washington explanations for Moscow receiving a public building now while their towns wait for a future, larger structure. The Lewiston Teller argues moving the federal court to Lewiston would handle Northern Idaho business in one building, while moving land offices to Moscow could similarly serve the area.
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Lewiston
Pocatello
Washington
Moscow
Idaho
Post Falls Advance Debuts With First Issue
The Post Falls Advance announces its first issue on the fifth. Publisher L A Woodward, formerly of Clarkston, leads the new newspaper, signaling a newsy publication poised to earn community support in Post Falls.
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Post
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Lewiston Teller
Lewiston, Idaho
Weller Publishing Company
North
Lass Matter
Kootenai County
Clearwater
Nez “Perce
Shoshone County
Clearwater County
Shoshone
Kouropatkin
Oyama
Port Arthur
Owen
Smoot
Lewiston Valley
Northern Securities
Nez Perce
T- Galls
the Idaho Press
Wallace
Ayers
Ayer
M. LopeMay
M.D
Ithaca
North Idaho Star
Clyde J. Vassar
Brownell
Main St
E. Mathews
Thatcher & Kling
Woodman
Pring Candy CO
Roslyn & Cle
Baird & Company
Lewiston Clearwater
Lewiston Century
Asotin Best
Asotin
Graham
Lewiston Broom Factory
J. B. McGrane
City. Hall
Washington Block
Seattle Wash
Jamison
Spokane, Wash
Judd
Pendleton
Ore
R. H. Peale Springfield, Mo
Gibson
Butler
A. G. Bagley & CO
Main Street
Waccens
Lewiston Fuel & Ice Co
Naylor & Norlin
Fifth Street
Chase & Sanborn
Post Falls
Russell Grocery
Lewiston-Clarkston Co
Lewiston Water and Power Co
Clarkston, Wash
Clarkston Bridge
Clarkston
RTT
Burlington-Northern Pacific
R. B. Wilson
Second Street
Walla Walla, Wash
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