Clearwater county creation sparks heated Idaho legislative clash
A bill to form Clearwater County from parts of Shoshone and Nez Perce promises a fierce debate led by Representative Black of Nez Perce. The plan proposes Orofino as county seat and outlines complex boundary lines while supporters hail efficiency and proximity to Lewiston. Also reported are Ed Miles’ swift conviction for stealing hides and pending warrants for a thief linked to a Sampson ranch heist.
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Clearwater County
Representative Black
Clearwater
Shoshone
Nez Perce
Boise Meridian
Shosnone County
Idaho
Montana
Shoshone County
Said
Latah County
Lateh County
Said County
Latah
Kootenai
Orofino
Shoshone Pro
Nez Perce County Exhibit Plan Proposed by Kirby
Kirby requests county support to build a large display from Nez Perce county stone for the Lewiston Lewiston Commercial Club and the state horticultural display. He claims a $10,000 effort could eclipse Buffalo exhibit, drawing farmers and commissioners to back the project for lasting advertising and exhibition value.
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Kirby
Nea Perce County
Woskds
Buffalo
New Perce County
Nes Perce
County Commissioners
Lewiston Commercial Club
Gethering
Vrs
Neg Perce
St. Louis
Thie
Idaho
Local Calls Grow For New County Boundaries
Reports say a committee backed creation of Clearwater county, arguing boundary changes are needed. Petitions from eight Wen Perce townships compare with Greer proposals, while a measure splits twelve. Debate centers on taxable property and whether new county within current territory can be formed.
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Rome
Jeavary
Mar
Joan
Clearwater
Greer
Wen Perce
Thaalee
Grain steamer Norma carries Lewiston Aspin cargo
The Norma, a steamer on the lower river, now operates between Lewiston and Aspin, transporting grain from upper river warehouses to Riparia. About 7,000 sacks remain to be shipped below, with three trips planned to finish delivery. In politics, J. B. West was confirmed as registrar of the Lewiston United States land office by the Senate without opposition. West, the current incumbent, had been repeatedly delayed but was reconfirmed after appeals from Senators Heitfeld and Dubois. He previously lived in Latah county and has resided in Lewiston the past four years, owning a prominent Prospect avenue home.
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Ed Miles
Ra Miles
Charles Sampson
Clearwaler
Justice Coburn
Schuldt
Sampson Piace
Lewiston
Lampoon
Miles
Sampson Ranch
Sempeon
Milles
Norma
Aspin
Riparia
J. B. West
United States Land Office
Senate
West
Roosevelt
Heitfeld
Dubois
Latah County
Prospect Avenue
Masonic Temple and Opera House Group Formed
A committee reported incorporation of the Masonic Temple and Opera House Association at the Commercial club rooms with strong stockholder attendance. Capital stock set at 50000 with par value 10. directors named for the first year include A. Kjos T. B. Ward W P Hurlbut W F Kettenbach Jno P Vollmer Dr J B Morris and F W Kettenbach. articles not yet completed but plans to proceed immediately for a suitable structure.
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Masonic Temple Association
Masonic Temple and Opera House Association
A. Kjos
T. B. Ward
W P. Hurlbut
W. F Kettenbach
Jno
Bonding Election Carries For Water System Upgrades
Bonding election carried Friday by a 927 to 27 margin with total votes of 957 approving issuing 60000 in bonds for water system improvements. Hastings projects funds for a senator and pump 10000 reservoirs 4000 16 inch pipe to reservoir 5000 altering leaseeive 10000 pumping station 4000 gates valves hydrants 3000 10000 feet 10 inch pipe 3900 10000 feet 5 inch pipe 7000 80000 feet 6 inch pipe 10000 10000 feet 4 inch pipe 4000. Plan covers extensions for new territory and system completion.
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Hastings
Idaho bills would shield wives property in marriage
The proposed measures would make all property owned before marriage or acquired later by gift or descent the separate property of the wife and grant her full control. If one spouse dies, the survivor would receive the entire estate. O A Kjos abandons plans for a Fifth and Main store due to street sale legality issues.
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Idaho
Bald
Stock bill promises help for lost cattle recovery
Stock bill No 10 by Pyke of Fremont aims to aid recovery of estrayed lost or stolen livestock by advertising for at least one year in a designated newspaper and registering all brands. Funds from unclaimed livestock sales would go to the school fund. Also reports hog shipments to Seattle from Clearwater and Uniontown, eight carloads combined.
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Pyke
Fremont
A Good Legislature Passes The Capitol Pay Day Note
The Boise Statesman reports pay day at the Capitol with legislators lining up for warrants before banks close. It says the current legislature is frugal and temperate, not prone to lavish spending, and that critics clamor for loosened conduct though warrants show restraint and integrity.
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Boise Statesman
Unclear Entry on Property and Names
Fragmentary report mentions R D Powwin and Peter Thompson in a Church area with a 100 foot freetage and a sum of 4900 dollars, but details are incomplete and location and context are not fully stated.
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R. D. Powwin
Peter Thompson
Wiklesthaler
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Main
Steet Atrip
Fifth Street
Clearwater Country
Hrye & Bruhn
Seattle
Uniontown
Gale Enapieen Shaw
Macy Rhede
Aortas
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