09 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
1
Editor Post prints John Olson expressing support for a regulated saloon before the legislature but shifting to strict enforcement after the local option law and search and seizure provisions. He argues prohibition does prohibit, citing Kansas as a reference and noting observed benefits in his county.
A boat named CHEE capsized in nine feet of water on Utah Lake near Salt Lake City killing six people including Vera Grown Brown and Edwin B Holmes on the eve of their wedding. Captain Edwin G Brown lost three family members and his prospective son in law, as ten others were rescued by a passing launch from Provo after a two and a half hour rescue.
Principal Morgan notes the 1910 11 school year closed with 217 enrolled students, 202 regular and 15 special, and announces plans to introduce agriculture with a view to offering a full four year course in time.
The Paris Bear Lake Academy reports its largest graduating classes with 16 from four year programs, 1 from three year music, and 22 from preparatory. The school notes expanded science facilities, diverse course selection, and high post graduate readiness while emphasizing community ties and ongoing improvements.
Paris defeated Ovid 8 to 5 on their home ground last Saturday. Midweek Ovid turned the tables 18 to 7 at Ovid. The community asks how the upsets happened and urges Paris players to rebound. Upcoming games include Paris versus St Charles, and Bennington vs Paris on successive Saturdays.
A Desaret News commentary challenges the propriety of equating business leaders with moral authority in liquor policy. It argues prohibition opponents ally with criminals and questions why honest entrepreneurs should back regulation over total ban, urging readers to weigh who truly benefits and who bears the cost.
Justice Airshie affirms lower court judgment for plaintiffs in a contract of warranty and guaranty for a stallion sale. The report also notes Mayor A. M. Rich underwent operation in Ogden for rupture and Dr. Ashley’s return from Salt Lake and Ogden with positive recovery updates.
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