12 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Preston News
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
1
Republicans convene a key caucus to map a party platform and reforms for the legislature. State Chairman Charles L. Kestman attends as plans to unify caucus support and push public utilities and prohibition measures take shape amid internal party divisions.
Mand of state committees to investigate state boards decided upon as part of republican party oversight efforts. Officials plan hearings and audit measures to assess governance and compliance across agencies.
Minority Floor Leader Ray L. Black of Kootenai spearheads a resolution to investigate state officials and boards amid Democratic accusations of mismanagement. The measure, backed by both parties, appoints an eight member committee to collect testimony and documents and report findings to the Senate and House. The vote proceeds with party tensions but passes without opposition to the printing bid inquiry and funding provisions.
Mrs M W Peterson has assumed management of the Hampson House and plans to serve first class meals. Bo Hatch of Oxford, a Preston visitor, reported the Oxford section house was robbed last week, with about 35 dollars in clothes money a cigarette case and a pistol taken. Two men were later detained at Swan Lake by Bannock County sheriff and moved to Pocatelio jail.
A large Hobbs family reunion took place in Preston on Saturday at the Hobby hall. About 100 attendees enjoyed a grand banquet and a listed afternoon program featuring music, readings, and songs. Afterward, guests adjourned to the Wilford hotel for further visiting and reflection on past experiences.
fragmented OCR notes describe a bill for apportioning U S House seats with Idaho gaining a second seat while most states retain or gain shares. mixed lines list state totals and committee notes, but OCR garble obscures dates and exact figures.
The Idaho Press Association organized in Boise with James A. Wallis as president and G K Aarney as vice president. Officers include Fe G. Burroughs secretary WooB Yes man treasurer and Vi. Barber Oden R. Backer and Charles Hackney on the executive committee. The body aims to raise the state’s profile through affiliation with national newspaper groups and planned meetings within Idaho. A session discussed constitution and by laws, with talks on organization benefits and proposed amendments to public affairs practices. A smoker event was scheduled for the evening.
The readable text is fragmented and unclear but appears to reference a state or regional event with mentions of members in some association or group. No concrete people, places, dates, or outcomes are discernible from the fragment.
A garbled report on Idaho governance cites scrutiny of administration led by Idain Palle and Gaverse. It mentions Brady facing opposition over large interest policies, calls for restraint on certain agents, and a hope for upright conduct and support from the people amid political tension.
An old ad touts Faley's Honey and Tar as a safe non opioid cough and cold remedy from Co-Op Ding Store in Selon dake. The copy highlights relief from grippe coughs and stuffing with a promise to expel taid from the system.
The proposal would create four new districts with Jefferson as county seat for a redefined Jefferson and Lewis and Clark as seat for the new county. Fremont remains county seat at St Anthony with valuation near 70 million and residents around 7000. The plan places districts south of the Snake River and outlines representation in the house with chosen apportionment and local leadership.
A heated discussion surrounds Governor Hawley’s appointment decisions and the Mormon issue. The article cites public concern over church influence in state affairs, while praising public figures for integrity and urging safeguards for consumers in food and drug laws.
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