Borah Endorses Taft At Montpelier Gathering
Senator W E Borah spoke at the Montpelier opera house praising Alfred Budge and Theodore Roosevelt while declaring he will cast his vote for William H Taft for president. The large Bear Lake county audience listened intently to the campaign discourse.
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Montpelier Opera House
W. E. Borah
Bear Lake County
Alfred Budge
Senator Borah
Judge Budge
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Attes “Bs
William
Faithful Servants Deserve Support for Public Service
Editorial endorses O. V. Alen as State Treasurer and W. L. Gifford as Secretary of State as faithful servants worthy of re election praise. Adds Addison T. Smith as a capable congress candidate with years in the national legislature, noting his qualifications despite modest oratory.
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O. V. Alen
W. L. Gifford
Bear Lake County
Addison T. Smith
Congress
Borah
Scurrilous Article Blamed in Local Election Defeat Plot
In a fiery charge, residents condemn the distribution of a foul political piece aimed at defeating Hon. T. L. Glenn next Tuesday. The blame is placed on an unnamed party not belonging to the county, with signs pointing toward Taft as the political path.
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T. L.glenn
Origida
Esse P. Rich
Arthur Budge
S .Hol
Gleih
Wright pledges Bear Lake voters to back statewide interests
C K Wright asks Bear Lake county voters to elect him to the state legislature on November 5 pledging to represent the majority in Bear Lake on statewide measures including retaining the local option law and supporting Wm E Borah for US senator. He says he will oppose repeal attempts and seeks voter confidence to advance laws benefiting the state and Bear Lake residents.
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Bear Lake County
Wm. E. Borah
United States
W. B. Heyburn
C.K. Wright
Big Loans In Idaho Highlight Hawley Controversy
A 1911 Idaho loan record shows $8 000 to Fred T Dubois, $2 000 to Edna M Dubois, and $10 000 to Samuel J Rich, all amid a board pledge capping loans at 5 000. William Rankin received $9 000 in 1906, later raised to $20 000, fueling a clash over state lending policy and Hawley's stance versus small farmers.
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Haveley Ae
Gov
Fred T. Dubois
Ed Edna M. Dubois
Smalel J. Rich
Hawley
William Rankin
Idaho
Brady
Land Board
Paris Voters Approve Water Bond. Streets Bond Fails
Citizens of Paris cast ballots on two city bonds. Water system funds of 84000 were approved while the 3000 streets bond failed to reach a two thirds majority, leaving street repairs unfunded. The water bond proceeds will advance the water system project.
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Paris
District Court Adjourns. Damages Awarded in Several Cases
The fall term adjourned Wednesday night after verdicts and damages were awarded. In Larg, Miere & Co v Jos Simmons the jury set damages at 352.50 on the cross complaint. North Robinson Dean Co v BE Strong et al awarded 2300 for stallion sale dispute. Questions linger over C H Hurd’s whereabouts and warnings against dealing with “men of big caliber.”
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Nage’ Budge
Pocatello
Annie
Larg, Miere & Co
Jos
Simmons
of North
Robinson Dean Co
Strong
I. Strong
Jacob Jones
W. Kent
C.H. Hurd
Mgr.Hurd
Montpelier
Oregon
Hurd
Shim
North
Robinson Dean & Co
Martin Bull Mouse candidate claims GOP flaws
The article states Martin the Bull Mouse, a gubernatorial candidate, has discovered serious problems in the Republican party. He condemns the general order but offers no remedy and lacks regional strength, with limited public visibility in the north.
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Martin
Bull Mouse
Republican
Colonel Egerelt
Left
Road and Bridge Fund Limits On Street Accomplishments
A fragment references constraints on street projects limited to what the regular road and bridge fund and poll tax can accomplish. No further details are readable to specify scope or figures.
Do Your Duty On Election Day Do Your Duty On Election Day
A county paper urges Republicans to vote on election day highlighting loyalty to the party. It notes some candidates feel the campaign was lukewarm and urges voters to support the Republican ticket for county and state offices, urging good losers and strong turnout.
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O. W. Allen
Missouri
Straw Vote Signals Shifts In County Politics
Straw votes taken at Montpelier and Paris show Taft leading for president over Wilson and Roosevelt, with Borah favoured over Budge and Nugent for Senate. A later tally on return to Paris shows Taft and Borah still strong, with Haives leading for governor. Bull Moose presence appears scarce in Bear Lake.
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Montpelier
United States
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
Borah
Budge
Hawley
Nugent
Brady
Airsbie
Moore
Ovid
Paris
Perkey
Bratty
Haives
Martin
Bear Lake County
Let Us Smile and the Republican Ticket
Poem extols the value of a genuine smile as a small cost high worth. It links a cheerful spirit to social kindness and urges voters to smile again, hinting at political guidance with a partisan cue.
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José
Senator Heyburn's Final Open Letter Excerpt Found
The late senator’s missive to Joseph H. Pinkham of Boise, dated in October, reveals his frailty and dangerous heart action, preventing a trip to Idaho. He condemns Roosevelt’s faction, praises Debs, and expresses strong political views while noting he cannot travel to vote.
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Heyburn
Joseph H. Pinkham
Boise
Idtho
Expressei
Mem
Politibad
Politi Nit
Ifq
Boston Conservatory scene includes Shepherds and scholars
Special correspondence notes Arthur Shepherd on the faculty and Charles Shepherd winning a piano prize at the New England Conservatory of Music. Florence Jepperson remains a faculty soloist while soloing for two Boston churches. David Shepherd of Paris Idaho studies violin. Ivy Ford Shepherd attends Radcliffe. Spring arrivals and Harvard degree lure bring new faces. Salt Lake seniors Floyd Brook, Herald Stephens, Frank Johnson graduate in law with Ase Bullen of Logan and David C Kunty from Chicago completing a second year of law at the University.
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Deseret News
Arthur Shepherd
Charles Shepherd
New England Conservatory of Music
Florence Jepperson
Boston
David Shepherd
Paris
Idaho
Con Sesvatory
Ivy Ford-Shepherd
Radcliffe
Shepherd
Harvard
Salt Lake
Floyd Brook
Herald Stephens
Frank Johnson
Ase Bullen
Logan
David C Kunty
Chicago
The
University
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William H Taft
Jams Sherman
Cariar
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the District Court
Senator Heyburn
Third Party Movement
Roosevelt Party
Debs
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