Idaho Supreme Court Rules New Counties Can't Abolish Old
Idaho's Supreme Court declares the 1894 95 act creating new counties unconstitutional noting a legislature may form new counties but cannot abolish or move county seats. The ruling reverses a prior Alturas Logan decision and holds removal of a county seat requires a public vote. The piece discusses implications for Idaho's county structure and related political strategy.
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Kootenai County
Phoenix
Supreme Court
Idaho
Lewis and Clark
Alturas
Logan
Blaine
Lincoln
Stocks Sjager
Wars and politics echo in distant fronts and domestic aims shift
The piece recalls the Maine incident and Cuban Spaniard blame, questions the Booth legend, notes peace talks and eastern fronts with Oyama and Russian forces, and mentions Carnegie shifting from libraries to small colleges while Clearwater County gains attention from ongoing railroad debates.
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertisement
A bold claim declares Paro Ointment cures piles itching bleeding and protruding with a refund if unsuccessful in 6 to 14 days. First application provides relief. Priced 60 cents. Send 50 cents to Paris Medicine Co. St. Louis for post-paid delivery if not carried by local druggist.
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Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
Celilo canal project gains momentum for Idaho trade
Idaho views Oregon efforts to start the Celilo canal as pivotal for regional prosperity. A clear government land title is near, enabling waterborne transport from Lewiston to Portland, lowering wheat and lumber shipping costs and expanding mine product access to world markets. Congress backs the project.
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Statesman
Boise
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Clearwater
Lewiston
Portland
Congress
Great Northern Line From Missoula to Lewis Town Predicted
A Portland representative of the Northern Pacific admits a Missoula to Lewis Town line is likely to be built and regarded as conclusive. The line would open Clearwater country and boost state prosperity through mining, agriculture, and lumbering. It would unlock a large region long starved for transportation, accelerating settlement and exploration with statewide impact.
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Statesman
Boise
Northern Pacific
Missoula
Lewiston
Portland
Clearwater
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old time drug advertisement promises a one day cold cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes refunds if the remedy fails and includes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. The price listed is 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Lewis and Clark Exposition Space Boom in Portland
In Portland on March 30 with four months to opening day, demand for exhibit space for the Lewis and Clark Exposition has filled all original areas and extra space. A new palace of manufacturers and arts will add 90,000 square feet, twin 100 by 100 foot wings will expand the machinery and electricity sections, and ten structures are completed with others nearing finish. The drive emphasizes attractively designed working exhibits showcasing manufacturing processes. The text includes an unrelated 100 dollar reward and an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and product pitches.
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Portland
Palace of Manufacturers, Liberal Arts and Varied Industries
Agricultural Palace
Palace of Machinery, Electricty and Transportation
April Weather in Lewiston Four-Year Averages
Four-year data from Lewiston Idaho summarize April conditions. Mean temperature 53 degrees. warmest 56 in 1904. coldest 51 in 1903. High 86 on April 26, 1904. low 27 on April 5, 1903. Precipitation averaged 0.82 inches with 9 days at or above 0.01 inch. Clouds, wind, and frost dates noted.
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Weather Bureau
Lewiston
Idaho
Observer Alps
Idaho Man Dead at Butte From Idaho Fails Resident
William Erskine a 67 year old stationary engineer was found dead in a Brand house room at Butte Montana his body swollen and features unrecognizable He had a wife living at Elk City Idaho A post mortem will determine the cause of death officials say death may be from natural causes
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Butte
Mont
William Erskine
Salt Lake
Idaho
Brand House
Elk City
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