Mormon influence questioned in Idaho politics gains
Congressman French cites election returns showing Republican gains were uniform across Mormon and Gentile counties. He argues that church influence in Idaho politics lacks supporting evidence as Democratic opposition to Mormon power yields little ideological advantage. Moscow seeks federal funds for building and post office.
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Smoot
Washington
Igane
Benator Dubois
Idaho
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Lewiston
Pocatello
Notable Croker Told to Leave Newmarket Market
The piece notes ex-Boss Croker is advised to leave Newmarket turf interests. It mentions Editor Bryan and John L Sullivan as two large appetites, Rockefeller weighing 200 pounds, and hints at Ida Tarbell treatment. It questions county division and railways policy while referencing Idaho legislature and senator Morgan of Alabama.
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Newmarket
Croker
Bryan
John L. Sullivan
John PD
Rockefeller
Ida
Timber matter ends extension bid for state timber
The Boise Statesman notes timbermen withdraw their push for a twenty year extension on state timber removal. Governors position backed public sentiment leads to harmony between timber firms and residents. Companies aim to build large mills and a railway into Latah county, relying on mutual good faith and candor to justify improvements.
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Boise Statesman
Latah
Statesman Trusts Timber Firms to Seek Fair Extension
The Statesman urges timber companies to openly seek time extensions when needed and to inform the public honestly. It argues that with candor and measured deliberation, local sentiment will support proper extensions and maintain faith between the companies and the people.
Women and Saloons in Idaho Supreme Court Ruling
The Idaho Supreme Court ruled that women have the same legal and moral right as men to visit saloons for legitimate purposes. It rejects the old protective view and asserts women may patronize the saloon, gamble, and drink, alongside men, as part of equal rights before the law. The piece links this to broader progress like woman suffrage.
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Pocatello Tribune
Supreme Court of Idaho
Idaho
Press Associations Plan Portland Reunion During Centennial
Portland hosts a planned reunion of Pacific coast state press associations in conjunction with the Lewis and Clark centennial and the National Editorial association excursion after Guthrie Oklahoma. Officials eye a June window, with Portland arrival timed between June 15 and 25. Oregon and other states likely to join, boosting attendance.
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Pacific Coast
National Editorial Association
Guthrie
O. T
National Association
Fair City
United States
Rose City
California
Idaho
Montana
Washington
Oregon Press Association
Nebraska
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