Vera Cruz Taken by U S Naval Force
American warships seized Vera Cruz after landing marines and bluejackets. Fierce street fighting followed as General Maas resisted. Aimed at securing the port, customs house, and rail links, with casualties among Americans and Mexicans and widespread patrols around the consulate.
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Vera Cruz
U.S. Naval Force
United States
John
Bluejeeketa
Gustave Maas
Fletcher
W. W. Canada
Mass
Prairie
Neishborhood
Customs House
William R. Rush
Florida
Rush
Water Front
Central Plaza
Maas
Montesinos Street
Taxpayer burden cited in county jail costs
In a local journal the high jail expenses are detailed for the first quarter totaling 719.60, second quarter blanks, third quarter 429.50, plus 86.60 for prisoner care, bringing the public charge to 794.10. Most costs stem from drunks and vagrants, with taxpayers bearing the burden and calling for system reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanuary
Lincwli
Prie
Shoshone
Chia
Newman awarded heavy damages in water power case
A district court jury awarded J W Newman 1089.80 for the destruction of a barn and its contents after alleged wiring damage by the Great Shoshone and Twin Falls Water Power Company. The suit, begun for 15.85 plus interest, consumed much of the week with a sealed verdict reached late Wednesday. A second suit by B G Cogswell against Twin Falls North Side Land and Water Company for canal right of way is in trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Newman
Great Shoshone and
Twin Falls Water Power Company
Stockslager
Newman
North Side
B. G. Cogswell
Twin Falls North Side
Jerome Notes and Jerome Fourth Celebration Plans
A Jerome police report describes a Tuesday arrest of a man wanted in Idaho Falls for unpaid board. The detainee escaped the lockup that night. two other prisoners remained. The town plans a grand Fourth celebration with funds pledged. W S Parkhouse and another organizer will visit May 2 to discuss equity with farmers. Mexican forces retreat near the city as Prairie guns shell coastal positions silencing riflemen and keeping shore lines clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Tage
Idaho Falls
Rupert
Parkhouse
Jerome
Monesinos Street
Prairie
Customs House
Idaho Postmasters Nominated by President Wilson
President Wilson Tuesday nominated Idaho postmasters RS Storey of Burley James V Hawkins of Coeur d Alene E C Davis of Milner J A Edlehesen of Driges L A Mecham of Preston.
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Wilson
Idaho
RS. Storey
Burley
James V. Hawkins
Coeur d'Alene
E. C. Davis
Milner
J. A. Edlehesen
Driges
L. A. Mecham
Preston
Judge Jones Faces New Duties After Election Change
In Finley the shuffle affects county offices as Probate Judge Jones winds down and plans to resign to take up editorial duties at Glenn's Ferry Gazette. The move ties to Lincoln county returns and a transfer of duties to county commissioners until the next general election. A school levy measure failed 46 to 56, and observers call for clearer publication of the new state education act to guide voters and ensure proper school funding.
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Finley
William C. Stews
T. Harte
Moneys
Toincotn
Jones
Glen's Ferry
Hews
Lincoln County
Dative
Clement
Stn
Glenn's Ferry
Paty
Nmi
Aina
Schovia
County to appoint new probate judge after Jones resigns
Probate Judge Jones plans to resign within a month to run the Glenn's Ferry Gazette publishing venture purchased from W. A. Hews. County commissioners must appoint a Democrat to serve until after the next election. Suggested nominee is Bert Bowler. Republicans mentioned include J. Je Puller and Elmer Todd. The probate judge also serves as county probation officer without pay. current compensation is 100 dollars monthly plus expenses, rising to 800 dollars annually after the next election.
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Jones
Glenn's Ferry
W. A. Hews
Bert Bowler
J. Je Puller
Elmer Todd
All Star Cast for Lincoln County Fair Delights Idaho Stage
Miss May J. Palmer trains home talent for Baugh's County Fair shows with over a hundred participants including choruses solos and dances. The performers have been drilled for one week and deliver high class work as the fair runs tonight and Friday in Idaho.
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Baugh's
May J. Palmer
Idaho
SCHOOLS COME HIGH
Fred Clark former county treasurer visited Richfield Friday night now assistant tax agent for Oregon Short Line He noted Idaho costs are higher in this region and praised the Richfield tract He described a central district plan paying cash to families with distant students so they can transport children with their own teams saving wagon costs and shortening routes
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Richfield
Fred Clark
Oregon Short Line
Clark
Idaho
Death calls Mrs. Silva in sudden illness
Edith L. Silva widow of Anton e Silva died suddenly last Friday after family reported health improvements. Survived by several children, guardianship entrusted to grandparents William and Mrs. Sims. Funeral held at Shoshone Episcopal Church with large turnout, reflecting community regard.
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Edith L. Silva
Antone Silva
Mr. Silva
William Sims
Silva
Shoshone Episcopal Church
Making a Road Between Richfield and Shoshone
Work progresses on the Marley to Shoshone route with the Shoshone crew heavy on sand, building a new roadbed by hauling clay. Richfield end focuses on rock work and grading will follow. When finished motorists expect about 40 minutes for the trip, with a good team taking a little over two hours.
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Richfield
Shoshone
Farmer's Candidate for United States Senate
A profile of Governor Frank D. Gooding of Idaho, an ex-governor and prominent farmer, detailing his sheep and dairy breeding leadership, roles in wool-growers groups, railroad-rate advocacy, and public service. The piece notes his bid in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate and his strong standing among farming communities.
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Winte Fairy
Frenk HK
Gooding
Marine
Tdaho
Stopulilean
National
Wool Growers’ Association
National Wool Growers’ Association
Ralt- Fomdy
Heta
Trefte
United States Senate
Richfield Community Club reorganized for development
The Richfield Commercial Club was reorganized on a community basis with over 60 members, including wives of local merchants and farmers. Officers elected for the year include Dr. J. C. Davies president and W. S. Pankhurst secretary. Boise club’s R. W. Childs spoke on club conduct and Idaho upbuilding. The Richfield band wore new uniforms and provided music. Home Product Week features Idaho made foods showcased by the Ladies Social Science Club with a lunch after the meeting.
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Richfield
Childs
Gem State
Idaho
IDAHO DELEGATION ATTACKS MARTIN AND CLAGSTONE
From the north word says Guy L. Martin will run again as Bull Moose candidate for governor and Paul Clagstone for United States senator. The piece critiques Martin as forceful yet untruthful and calls Clagstone an intellectual lightweight. The article asserts likely limited support for Clagstone and notes recent U.S. Navy dispatches about Mexican occupation casualties.
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Martin
Clagstone
Nampa Herald
Guy L. Martin
Paul Clagetone
United States
Italo
Paul Clagstone
North
Washington
Vera Crox
Brady
Congress
Man Smith
Navy
Borah
French
Fall of Vera Cruz Claims 12 Americans Dead and 50 Wounded
Washington April 22 Senate vote 72 to 13 at 3 20 am adopts amended resolution justifying President Wilson in using armed force to enforce demands. It states the United States disclaims hostility to the Mexican people or any aim of war on them.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Umaltest United
United States
Whiskey Arrest of Seventeen Year Old Lad at Pocatelie
A nineteen year old is arrested in a buetlenging centre for selling a bottle of liquor to an Indian shintikean known as Butcher Hoy. He claims no intent to traffic and sought funds to buy a bet to return to his job. His parents live at Rupert and cannot post bond. The youth tearfully recounts the events to authorities.
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Pan
Clagstone
Vollmer
Paul
Chigstone
Pocatello Tribneo
Ainshone
Janek Anderton
Dack Everett
Rupert
Bere Nutt
Pocatelie
Everett
Belur
Hoy
Almicell
Turner
Camped Out All Winter On Wood River Trapping Trip
Mrs Tureh and children returned from a winter of trapping on Little Lost River and Salmon river country. The Burch family planned spring work and a saw mill above Ketchum while developing a mine across from Vienna. They camped, stayed healthy, and enjoyed unseasonably mild conditions with no heavy snow.
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Hailey
Hogs and Cattle Pay Well on This New Farm
Antone Johns, a thrifty farmer near Shoshone, delivered fat hogs weighing 1490 pounds in six months at Mtie for 7.50 dollars net in the Los Angeles market. He uses ground barley with skimmed milk for growth and plans to expand his herd of dairy cows and hogs on ample pasture and hay, with a Carey Act farm already paying handsomely.
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Antone Johns
Shoshone
Los Angeles
Johns
Carey Act
Rauch's toast night at Lincoln County Fair draws full house
Standing room was all that remained as Rauch's toast night closed at the Lincoln County Fair. A second showing tonight offers another chance before the show moves on its triumphal way. Funds raised will aid civic improvements by the Study Club.
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Rauch
Lincoln County Fair
Study Club
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Huerta
Utah
Consulate
Buchanan
Benito Jurez
Esperanza
Mexico
Government Telegraph Office
Wendell C. Neville
Reid
Berkeley
Hughes
Hill
Deer
Wires OF Power Company
Idaho Postmasters
H. G. Jones
Price Wewman
Special Levy
Death
Mrs. Silva
Farmer
Pocatello
Burch
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