Idaho land graft claims spark Republican letter defense
Norman Jackson chief clerk of the state land board defends Idaho county land selections against Democratic attacks. He details surveys, blanket filings, releases of 5090 acres, and disputes involving Harbaugh, Goldsmith, and legal actions by Grangeville officials. He labels critics as partisan and asserts no collusion among officials. Continued on page four.
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Norman Jackson
State Land Board
Idaho
U.S
Lewiston
Idaho County
Whitebird
Jones
Harbaugh
Joseph Plains
Mr. Goldsmith
Spalding
Niz Perce
A. F. Hitt
Weiser
Mr. Harbaugh
Hastings
Goldsmith
Snake
Land Board
Morrison
Grangeville
Jas. de Haven
U. S
James DeHaven
DeHaven
Escape of William Rooke Deputy in Grangeville
William Rooke, held for horse theft in Nez Perce and Idaho counties, escaped while being transported from Grangeville to Mt Idaho. He attacked Deputy Sheriff George Smith, seized the revolver, and fled into the hills. A large posse and wary bondsmen pursuit continues amid reports of wire-cutting and Rooke’s familiarity with the terrain.
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Mt. Idaho
Smith
Hills
William Rooke
Rocke
Grangeville
Rooke
Nez Perce
Idaho
District Court
Hank Trimble
Idaho County
George Smith
Wm. Rooke
Sheriff's Office
Seay
Opera House and Temple Are Assured
Architect J K Dow of Spokane submitted plans for a Lewiston opera house and Masonic temple within a 50000 dollar cost unit. Plans reduce opera seating to 700, with 650000 common brick specified. Stockholders meet to adopt modifications and push bids to begin before cold weather.
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J. K. Dow
Spokane
Lewiston
Dow
Lewiston National Bank
Opera House
Masonic Temple and
Opera House Association
Commercial Club
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Chase Green
E. L. Russell
Gan
Chase & Sanborn’s
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Main St
A. S. Thurber
Temple
Bert Cox
Idaho Trust Co