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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
4
A Lewiston column critiques anarchist influence and demagogues as public opinion tightens against violence. It discusses former city gas ventures, bonds totaling over a million, and the Toledo Gas Light lease, arguing private takeover undermined municipal ownership and urging vigilance against self-serving actors in public utilities.
The Toledo Bee reports the city of Toledo abandoned municipal ownership of its natural gas plant after a decade, leasing it to a private firm. The venture cost over a million in bonds and half a million in interest, with rental likely insufficient to cover debt service, and the project has fallen from favor amid criticism of the public venture and its fruits.
Nebraska Republicans condemn a governor for granting parole to a treasurer who robbed the public treasury. The convention's sharp debate led to revoking the parole, illustrating party duty to discipline officials who misdo. The Boise Statesman notes contrasts with Democrats in Idaho on upholding or undoing officials. Nez Perce county leads population and, with untapped lands, may become the state’s wealthiest.
A quoted letter from H D Vandeman of Gem State Rural criticizes Idaho’s exhibit at Buffalo and alleges political influence in representative apportionment. He cites strong orchards and irrigable western potential, urges business over politics, and notes disparities in legislative representation among Idaho counties. Notices of public land filings and final proofs follow, listing residents and dates in Lewiston and Slickpoo areas.
Notices from the land office at Lewiston Idaho listing settlers filing intent to prove residence and cultivation on several sections for final proof with dates in October 1901. Also probate notices for the estate of Etienne Texier with a four month claim period and executrix Katharine Matilda Farrell named.
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