Railroad Merger Debate Sparks Commerce Commission
In California on April 2 1923 Judge Robert S Chairman of the Directors of the rifke System at In- Commerce. Commis on Regrouping Dental Railroads is discussed. The plan to unite west of the Mississippi under a single commission faces opposition from unions and railway lists. Key figures include Holden Lovett and various railroad leaders. The discussion centers on the legality and feasibility of consolidations among Pacific Mail Santa Fe Northern Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern.
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Robert S
In- Commerce
Commison
ISCO
Calif
Mississippi River
Commerce Commission
Cliffon & Quincey
Robert Iyman
The
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He Cort
Union Pacific
Milwaukee & St Paul
Chicago
Holden
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Milwaukee
Chicago & North
Lovett
Puget Sound
Chicago & Northwestern
Institute
Pacific
Mil- St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Hhern
Anne
Compromise Rejected by Woot Canal Directors
At a farmers irrigation dispute meeting the Idaho offer for a compromise on 2000 more acres instead of 520 was rejected. Directors plan to pursue appeal to the supreme court while appointing a committee to confer on terms. Water from the Little Wood river is available to Detrich and South Gooding tracts and a stock water run will be provided.
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Woot Canal Company
Idaho Vany
Irrigation Company
Sanremo
Supreme Court
el Wond
Dietrich
South Gooding
Little Wood River
Bill Newman Ships Some Early Lambs in Record Shipment
J W Newman, a noted sheepman, shipped forty four head of mostly 1923 born lambs on March 24. Weighing 47 to 115 pounds and averaging 88.02 pounds, they sold for an average of 11.47 per lamb. Wool fleece and mothers left to market later, with meat destined for Pocatelio and Butte Montana markets.
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J. W. Newman
Newman
Pocatelio
Io & Butte, Montana
Avenstock Crower
Will Celebrate Fourth of July in Shoshone
The One fellows lodge committee led by Frank Ash and John Peugh reported strong support for a Shoshone Fourth of July celebration. Sufficient funds have been subscribed to stage the event, with additional committees appointed to begin early preparations for a memorable community day.
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Oddfellows Lodge
Shoshone
Fellows Lodge
Frank Ash
John Peugh
Joe Wheeler Resigns as City Marshal to Become Watermaster
Joe Wheeler resigns his post as city marshal and acting deputy sheriff to take a deputy watermaster role on the river from the west edge of commerce to Richfield. He was known as an efficient officer and his friends regret leaving his field, but long hours and pay cuts led him to shift from law enforcement to water management duties.
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Joe Wheeler
Waterminster
Comm
Richfield
Wheeler
Tom Mix in Do and Dare at the Baugh Theatre
Friday night at the Baugh Theatre features Tom Mix in Do and Dare a four reel western packed with thrills. Mix jeopardizes his life in staged danger as the god of near escapes watches over him amid a string of dramatic stunts. Also showing is Wink Gods a feature with Bebe Tantete James Kirkwell Anna Nileeen and Raymond Hatten adapted from Cynthia Stocking with Sonya Levien and J Bo Nord.
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Tom Mix
William Fox
Tor Mix
Jesse L Lasky
Penrhyn Stanian
Bebe Tantete
James Kirkwell
Anna Nileeen
Raymond Hatten
Cynthia Stocking
Tion
Sonya Levien
J. Bo Nordecenstio
Ewart Adamson
Toms
Richfield News Notes Joyful Journal Reading
Local notes show social visits and gatherings in Richfield. Jano E Badley of Shoshone visited Tuesday. New marshal Carter oversees duties. Mrs A J Lindemer hosted Sea and Sea club. Several residents travel to Twin Falls Gooding Moscow and New York for business and study. Bridge games and social invites feature among community events with prizes noted.
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Jano E. Badley
Shoshone
Ichfield
Carter
A. J. Lindemer
Sea and Sea Club
H. Lase
Twin Falls
Murray Brookman
New York
C. C. Burton
Devaney
Gooding
Kimama News Notes: Sunday visits and town affairs
In Kimama, Hite and family visited town Sunday afternoon while J. Ruch and family were in Eupert Saturday evening. Mr. King’s father remains very low. Niwhart of Adelaide stays in town to work on the highway. D. Fortune and family visited at the Fortune home Sunday. Wakefield of Rupert is handling the shearing plant at Steam. John Preguser and wife, Herman Forte and family shopped in Rupert Saturday evening. Everest Reederves and daughters from Dech spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fortune.
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Hite
J. Ruch
Eupert
King
Niwhart
Adelaide
D. Fortune
Aecnoor
Mr. Wakefield
Rupert
Steamteat
John Preguser
Herman Forte
Everest Heederves
Aut
Alvrah
Mass Meeting for Shoshone Electors This Week
A town gathering is planned Tuesday evening to discuss candidates for the coming term. Local officials urge residents to attend and participate in the political proceedings at the slated venue.
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Averytetr le
Commissioners to Appeal Move To Vacate Court Order
The Board of County Commissioners filed a notice of intent to appeal Judge Ensigns order requiring massing deputy recorder and deputy auditor salaries from the commissioners set. They plan to seek a new trial on grounds of irregular proceedings, accident and surprise, and insufficient evidence. The matter will be discussed at Monday’s board meeting to decide on hiring extra counsel or dropping the case.
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Board of County Commissionro
Ensign
Board of County Commissioners
Shoshone High School Week of Events Detailed
Norman Towne and Melissa Merritt were absent. Seniors held candy sales with study hall permitted. Wednesday marked the quietest day as seniors celebrated “Break Day.” The senior play The Private Secretary opened in April. An assembly featured seniors training for a track meet and a district contest with enthusiastic pep.
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Norman Towne
Melissa Merritt
Mrs. Fine
Gste
Cinew Bley
le Apelith
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