Lewiston Council Passes Minors Billiard Ban and City Contracts
Lewiston city council last night approved an ordinance banning minors under 18 from pool rooms and billiard halls, with fines up to 25 dollars and up to ten days in jail for violations. The meeting also awarded a pipe and fittings contract to Chas Hahn for 2479.18, approved sale of Fourth Street land to Chas Parker, granted Ida Smith title to the Boston ditch, and discussed east Main street improvements and tax assessments.
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City of
Lewiston
Chas. Hahn
Fourth Street
Normal Hill
Chas. Parker
Ida Smith
Boston
Wm. H. Skinner
G Street
J. A. McLean
Spokane
Board of Equalization
East Main
Mysterious magnetic stone found near Mountain Home
At Mountain Home on January 28 a local resident unearthed a heavy magnetic iron or lead stone weighing about fifty pounds seven miles from town near hot springs. The finder, with Mr. Rhoads, connects the specimen to a deflection angle in a government survey, while sending the sample to the U S Bureau of Geology for analysis amid hopes for locating its origin. In nearby ELAND a bankruptcy hearing for Nethadwick was adjourned to February 1 with creditors seeking postponement.
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Mountainhome
Washington
Rhoads
Nick Tabbir
Turner
States Bureau of Geological
Cannot Monopolize Lands Timber Selections Bill
Washington Jan 30 The senate committee on public lands favors a bill prohibiting timber land selections in lieu of forest reserves. Scrip holders may sell or relocate only within the same state. The measure bars new reserves within railroad land grant indemnity or platted areas. Committee also backs timber use from reserves for reclamation projects.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Dubois
Idaho Hardware Dealers Elect New Officers in Boise
The Idaho Hardware and Implement Dealers Association met in Boise last week and elected James E. Clinton Jr. as president A B Moss as vice president George W Fletcher as secretary E A Fraser as treasurer W C Kerr and W Dee joined the executive committee with the president and other officers.
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Boise
Idaho Hardware & Implement Dealers’ Association
James E. Clinton, Jr
A. B. Moss
Payette
George W. Fletcher
E. A. Fraser
Ontario
W. C. Kerr
8. W. Dee
Caldwell
Effort to Divide Nez Perce County Fails in Idaho
January 30 Boise report states a proposed new county from Nez Perce reservation land failed. Nez Perce delegation united against the plan, with northern lawmakers opposing division. Officials noted no land loss from Nez Perce territory and no revived moves this session as harmony remains in the county.
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Boise
Nez Perce
Shoshone County
Old
Ausbach
Shoshone
Shonshone
Webster bill seeks nonresident fishing and hunting loosening
Boise January 30 Representative Webster of Fremont county introduced a bill to amend the fish and game law. It would let bona fide state residents fish with hook and line year round and hunt in open seasons without paying the $1 license. It keeps existing limits of twenty pounds per day and prohibits sale or marketing of fish.
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Boise
Webster
Fremont County
Fish and Game Law
Committees Named to Visit Idaho State Institutions Abort Trip
Boise dispatch reports the Idaho legislature dismissing a proposed junket to northern sites including Moscow and Lewiston. Committees named to visit state institutions approved trips funded by individuals, but House leaders blocked the plan, ending hopes for a 8th session travel excursion.
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Boise
Moscow
Lewiston
Coeur d'Alene
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Lewis
Latah
Wayman
Canyon
Thomas
Nez Perce
Moore
Fremont
McKinlay
Shoshone
Miss Hi
Alphonse and Gaston
Senate Committee On
Fierce Battle at Sandepu Tokyo
Russian assault on Japanese left and center failed disastrously as Japanese forces repelled attacks and advanced along the line. Field Marshal Oyama reports a Russian retreat with heavy losses and about 500 prisoners taken after days of fierce combat near Sandepa and surrounding positions.
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Tokyo
Sandepa
Sandepas
Marquis Oyama
Imperial Military
Liutinko
Itesis
Heikantai
Peitsaihatsu
Hun River
Liutiako
Oyama
Chenchiepao
Litajenton
Parlor politics delay depository bills in state house
The article notes measures on criminal offenses and public sentiment, while the parliamentarian push secures calendar priority for certain bills. Chairman Turner of the Republican caucus attempted to rush the vault and safe bill, triggering a fight and causing the bill to be sent to committee of the whole without a vote on passage.
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Taylor
Clark County
Coeur d'Alene
Rathdrum
Kootenai
Clark and
Lewis
Sand Point
Spaulding
Kootenai County
Ashley
Sage
House
Senate
Richards
Ways and Means
Turner
State may relinquish Grangeville land debate ends
Jan 30 State faces relinquishment of about 45 000 acres of undesirable land across the Salmon after overestimation and a stalled deal. Through attorney general efforts the government allows more time to submit a case. A B Hardy to receive testimonies supporting the relinquishment request.
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Grangeville
Hardy
Gifford Incorporation Approved by County Board
The county board granted a petition to incorporate Gifford as a town. Incorporators named were Geo. W. Brammer Seth Gifford W E Stoddard James R. Clark Louis Clark. Other actions included appointing an accountant for county indebtedness transfer, naming Dr J F Hurlbut as county health board chairman, approving a new deputy auditor, licensing a Lenore ferry, and preparing a 150 name jury for the year. Bonds approved included road overseers and justices of the peace J W Boner Lolo precinct.
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Gifford
Geo. W. Brammer
Seth Gifford
W. E. Stoddard
James R. Clark
Louis Clark
Nez Perce
South Shoshone
Leslie Thompson
Lafe Willams
C. A. Hastings
Tillman Bell
J. F. Hurlbut
County Board of Health
Lydon
Gren and Caffery
Lenore
John Smylie
Geo. F. McBride
F. H. Judd
Lolo
S. M. Snyder
Pierce
J. W. Boner
Kendrick Fraternal Temple Advances in Kendrick
Work on the Fraternal temple in Kendrick is progressing rapidly with plans to use elaterite for the roof and to pipe the entire building for ascenaline gas. About 1200 is still needed to finish the project as a fundraising committee operates. Mrs. Martin J. Wessels and daughter returned from St Louis after aiding Idaho at the world’s fair. Mr. Wessels is en route home via Boise.
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Kendrick
Temple Association
Martin J. Wessels
St. Louis
Mr. Wessels
Mrs. Wessels
Idaho
Boise
Fall Fair Prospects Rise For Lewiston-Clarkston Event
Secretary C F Onmera forecasts a strong fall fair with a refined race program. Early closing harness stakes include four $1000 events and two $400 events for three year olds. Wm Monk appointed livestock exhibit superintendent. C F Allen resigns as director, Otto Kettenbach to fill vacancy. Special effort to attract Northwest breeders and showcase livestock and educational exhibits.
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C. F. Onmera
Lewiston-Clarkston
Association
Wm. Monk
Mohl
C. F. Allen
Clarkston
The
Fair Association
Fred M. Hinkley
Allen
Otto Kettenbach
Northwest
Johnson bill targets crooked streets in Boise and beyond
A House bill proposed by Johnson aims to curb street layouts in Boise and other cities that diverge from original townsite directions. Before filing a subdivision plot, approval must come from the local city or town governing body. The measure includes an emergency clause. Boise notes report a gathering of club women from across Idaho to form the Idaho State Federation of Women's Clubs, with sessions concluding tomorrow and an arrangements committee named.
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Boise
Johnson
Idaho State Federation of Women's Clubs
Festus Foster
Outlook Club
Welser
James A. Beatty
Columbian Club of
J. A. McGee
Century Club
Nampa
Mabel Payne
Entremous Club
Mountainhome
R. L. Nourse
Hailey
Water rights filings prompt irrigation concerns in Idaho
Boise January 30 The state engineer reports applications for water rights. Henry C. Talbott and Jim Strong of Pollock seek 3.2 second feet from Bert Creek in Idaho County for irrigation. R M Debitt of Clara in Kootenai County seeks 1.5 second feet from Brush Creek for irrigation.
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Boise
Henry C. Talbott
Jim Strong
Pollock
Bert Creek
Idaho County
R. M. Debitt
Clara
Kootenai County
Brush Creek
Boise citizens nominate J. W. White for Philippine scouts
Senator Heyburn urged White for second lieutenant of Philippine scouts at Boise's request. White gains eligibility due to prior service in the Philippine war. In Troy, B. M. Schick, formerly of Palouse, took charge of the Troy News after purchasing it from F. E. Witch.
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Washington
Boise
Heyburn
J. W. White
White
Troy
B. M. Schick
Palouse
Troy News
F. E. Witch
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ELAND
Nethadwick
Remington
da Zee
Sandepu
A. 8
Gifford IS Incorporated
S. L. Thompson
Glyem
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