County Division Revival in Preston Leads to Political Struggle
The Preston Booster outlines a long effort for a new Power county split from Bannock and the ensuing political battles. It tracks east side support, Malad influence, and the Preston Commercial Club campaign to unite Republicans and Democrats for a county division, with key figures like John C. Greaves and Mrs Larsen shaping candidate lines and a tense race to back Mr. Davis of American Falls.
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Preston
Banquo
American Falls
Power
Idaho
East Side
Power County
Oneida
Malad
Bannock County
Arbon
Preston Commercial Club
Hart
Preston Commercial Dill
Commercial Club
John C. Greaves
Roe
Oneida County
Larsen
Goaslind
Greaves
Davis
Falls
Hutch
Mr. Davis
Creal Club
New
T. D. Jones
States Senate
Preston Club
Dew Davis
James J Johnson
Preston Adelbert
Henderson
Clifton Bishop’ Stewart
Ida
Larsen Addresses County Division Stance as State Senator Candidate
The speaker declares no doubt about his position on County Division if elected as State Senator from Oneida County. He expresses surprise at anyone familiar with him doubting his views amid the campaign remarks.
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Oneida
Beale Seeks Idaho Congress Seat Endorsed by State Leaders
Charles W. Beale of Wallace Idaho announces his candidacy for congress stressing Republican and Idaho Protection Republican lines. He outlines a platform to protect raw materials, develop resources, improve infrastructure, and ensure markets and wage levels while opposing Democratic policies.
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Charles W. Beale
Wallace
Idaho
Gem State
Beale
Taft
Mr. Beale
House of Representatives
County division stance signals local election lineups
In Oneida County discourse, Larsen and Davis back a division plan to form a new county. Preston club and citizens favor DEW Davis for senator with Johnson and others in supporting roles. The speaker urges voters to back county division on the East Side to create a new Oneida County entity.
Larsen Announces Candidacy for State Senator in Oneida County
In a letter to voters N Larsen declares his bid for State Senator citing service to the East Side and the people of Oneida County. He pledges to work for county interests if nominated and elected.
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Oneida Céin
N. Larsen
Democrats Hold Important City Meeting
A late 19th century gathering of pro Democrats met in Attorney Arthur W. Hart's office to discuss county interests. Attendees included Preston, the prosecuting attorney, Sheriff Merriff, and Sam Merritt, aiming to organize support for local political goals and county affairs.
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Cheld
Arthur W. Hart
Godd
Préston
ORD
Brickson
Bréston
Attory Ney
Sam
Merriff
Preston
Fine Program Promises Evening of Music and Drama
A fine program will be presented in the 4th Ward chapel Sunday at 8 15 under the Mutuals of the four wards. The program includes Chorus Tealia Beloved, a stake choir vocal solo Por A Eternity by Miss Emma Johnson, organ and piano, duet Poet and Peasant by Miss Lulee Johnson and Gyier McGann, clarinet solo Sanambula, Montague Solo Spy the Old Mill story Tiggnara Moote Pales from Half an, Mile wn Modiste and an orchestra led by Jane bse ES.
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Tiggnara Moote
Mile
Concert Notes From Military Band Section
Fragmentary OCR hints at a military band concert with possible names and pieces. Readable terms include Babe Sean Leos pectin and Biber Blew, but the full event details, date, and venue are unclear.
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Miliary _band
Yaa
Sean
Leos Agi
Pectin Biber
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