Battle to Oust Fred Dubois in Idaho Factions Split
In Boise Idaho a sharp Democratic party power struggle unfolds between pro Dubois and anti Dubois factions. The fight centers on control of the state organization with plans to drop the Mormon issue from the platform. Recent defeats in the U S Senate and state legislature bolster anti Dubois hopes as the next state convention approaches.
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Boise
Idaho
United States Senate
Smeot
Dubois Wing
Law Governing Isolated Tracts Under 1908 Act
The Cheyenne Tribune explains the 160 acre government land option under the June 27 1908 Act for Isolated Tracts. Applicants must file affidavits with two witnesses proving surrounding lands are disposed of and that the tract contains no minerals. They must note timber value and purpose, deposit funds to cover sale expenses, and profits go to highest bidder with no preference rights.
Reservoir Dam Breached In Little Valley
The reservoir belonging to John T Passey and John Bunn failed Monday night in Little Valley. Water swept through Lanark and covered Passey's meadow with mud and brush. Few damages reported. rebuilding is planned under the state engineer to a stronger, scientifically designed structure using nearby materials.
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John T. Passey
John Bunn
Little Valley
Lanark
Bear River Bridge bid notice for Montpelier Idaho
Bids will be received at the County Clerk office in Paris Idaho for the Bear River bridge near Montpelier and related materials. All bids must be on file by July 8 1907. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. W R Holues Clerk.
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Paris
Idaho
Bear River
Montpeliey Yuaho
W. R. Holues
Two Cents Per Mile Rates Across States
A New York Sun exhibit shows railroads largely applying a two cent per mile rate or close to it across many states. The list tracks bills passed or pending in Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia North Carolina Alabama Arkansas Texas Kansas Nebraska North Dakota Indiana Missouri Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin while noting New England and Pacific states vary by commission authority and asking about Idaho.
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New York Sun
Commission
United States
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Ohio
North Carollina
Alabama
Arkansas
Texas
Kansas
Nebraska
North Dakota
Railroad Commission
New England
Pacific Slope
Pacific
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
University News Items April 11 1907 Camp Lewiston Tis Weis
Cadets at Camp Lewiston use new Boise tents. A circular track and a straight 100 yard course are laid on campus. Spring brings baseball and track. Idaho aims to face five collegiate teams, with Oregon absent no other eastern school enters so many contests. Freshman Engineers drop Julius Caesar, replacing with another Hanford Company production.
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Julius Gaesar
Hanford Company
Collegians
Delicate note urges higher vegetable boxes in town
A subscriber writes a delicate plea to grocery merchants about sidewalk displays. She notes many tall dogs drink at mineral springs and asks for vegetables to be raised above high water level. The letter asks for manners to avoid offense while requesting practical changes.
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Saratoga Mineral Springs
Speciale Election for Water Works Bonds in Paris Idaho
City of Paris Idaho schedules a May 6 1907 special election to issue 2900 bonds at 6 percent for water works. Voting wards list polling places judges clerks and registrars with registration windows and polling hours eight to six. City Clerk L T Shepherd announces eligibility for qualified taxpayers residing 30 days in ward prior to election.
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Pitts
Bear Lake
Idaho
Paris
Sald City
Denunitas
Firat
Rat Pérelon
He Cit Fm
Caeci Volley
Athay
Rosie
David Low
David Athay
Daniel Price
Clem
Pheebe Booth
Samuel Athay
Center Street
Main Street
Old Ward
William Hoge
Harry,Davis
Jas.s. Poulsem
Ella Shepherd
Thomas ‘Williams
City of Paris
Centre Street
Hymas & Richards Candy Store
Morgan Rich
Gee. Spencer Jr
Frank
Beck
Alice Sleight
Hyrum H. Hymas
Henry Stacker
George Perrett
J. W. Nebeker
Alvina Tuller
Christian Tuller
Deveh
L. T. Shepherd
For Sale Items Include Farm, Residence and Harness
Classified notice listing a near new Studebaker survey and harness, a 68 acre farm, a beautiful shorefront residence on Bear Lake, and cheap second hand furniture for sale. Walter Hoge handles the sale.
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Studebaker
Bear Sake
Walter Hoge
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Fred Dubois
J. R. Shepherd
Shepherd Mercantile Company
Shepherd Brothers
J. R
T. Shepherd
Joseph B
F. T. Shepherd
Bear Lake State Bank, Ltd
The
J. B. Shepherd
Will H. Young
A. K. Steunenberg
Empughire
Paris Lumber Yard
Cary
Mountain
Robert Price
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