NEWS FROM CAPITAL CHARGES ARE UNTRUE IN IDAHO
A 1903 Idaho report challenges Democrat graft claims over legislative attaches. Rep Jenkins exposes payrolls, showing Democrats hired fewer attaches than 1901, plus seven extra clerks late in session. Contrast between past speaker McKinley and current GOP Hale Hunt noted as more honest. Hospital visit and mother in Des Moines mentioned.
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Boss
Idaho
Representative Jenkins
Democratic House
Jenkins
House
Representative Mitchell
Glen McKinley
J. Frank Hunt
Hunt
Local band planned under T. M. Starrh’s leadership
A meeting in the assessors office organized a band with young men already equipped with instruments. Joe Montgomery, a top music instructor, will train the group. The band aims to perform by Decoration Day with members including Sturgis on clarinet and multiple cornets, altos, trombones, tubas, and drums.
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T. M. Starrh
Joe Montgomery
Chas. Sturgis
Bert Bowler
Archie Bowler
Harry Anderson
Pat Morton
Elias Parry
Lynn Lamunyon
Platt Williams
Arthur Hanson
Will Parry
Frank Barker
Frank Herman
Chas. Morton
Chas. Beckett
Antone Bragga
Mike Morton
Pleasant Surprise Hostess Honors Cousin at Party
Elya McCollum organized a Monday evening surprise party for cousin Sim Champlain. Progressive crokinole prizes went to Stella Burkill and Arthur Hinson. Dainty refreshments followed as guests, including Margaret Pratt and Lillian Dodge, left warm remembrances of their schoolmate.
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Elya McCollum
Sim Champlain
Stella Burkidl
Arthur Hinson
Sam
Margaret Pratt
Lillian Dodge
Edith
Mable Bowler
Pearl
Alta Gooding
Steila Burkill
Isse Poling
Messrs
Sam Champlain
Platt Williams
Chas.Smith
Arthur Ianson
Reggie Bowler
Gilbert White
Don Burnside
Boy 15 Almost Killed Attempting Freight Ride
A fifteen year old boy named Ned Johnson attempted to ride an eastbound freight in the railroad yards Tuesday night about 10. He slipped from the brake beam and fell under the cars. He suffered serious cuts and bruises to his head shoulders and leg. Local officials tended to his injuries and advised caution against such dangerous behavior.
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Ned Johnson
Village Board Meeting in Shoshone Idaho February 1903
The Vilage board met in regular session, approved minutes, and adjourned to February 9 1903. Members J F White, J W Wheeler, F A Burkill, T H Gooding present. Committee to buy gasoline lamps appointed. Officials discussed paying a night marshal and collecting road taxes. Bills for hauling a dead horse and printing ordinances listed. George Ashley, once laid up with a broken ankle, resumed activities.
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Shoshone
Idaho
J.F. White
J. W. Wheeler
F. A. Burkill
T. H. Gooding
N. C. Jensen
Vast Twin Falls canal project aims to irrigate Idaho
The Twin Falls Land and Water Company advances the biggest irrigation program in Idaho. A dam at mile twenty-two above Twin Falls will cost 400000 dollars and support two canals totalling 500 miles of laterals. The plan foresees 271000 acres reclaimed, 300000 currently irrigated, and a future Milner townsite housing about 15000 within five years. Major executives and engineers from Utah, Montana, Idaho, and Kansas oversee construction with 500 to 600 workers. The dam project begins after February 15 with a wide top and a crossing bridge already completed.
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Twin Falls Canal
the Statesman
Idaho
United States
Twin Fells Land & Water Company
Snake River
Twin Falls
Snake
Milner
Dasly
Pennsylvania Milonaire
Walter G. Filer
Salt Lake City
Paul Bickle
Helena
Montana
West
D. G. Martin
Idaho Falls
T. A. Perkins
Boise
Kansas
W. G. Filer
J. B. Perrine
Kimama
Marriage of Donaldson and Woodworth in Shoshone
Mr J Donaldson and Miss Minnie Woodworth were married at the bride's home in Shoshone Sunday at 5 PM by Rev Damon. The couple, witnessed by close friends, see business and family ties with E L Woodworth. The Jourian joins in best wishes for their happiness. Carrie B Albers wed Martin L Kidwell Wednesday evening at the bride's residence before Probate Judge W J Smith. The couple are well known and beloved in Shoshone, with wishes for long and prosperous life.
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J. Donaldson
Minnie Woodworth
Damon
Methodist Church
Donaldson
E. L. Woodworth
Miss Woodworth
Carrie B. Albers
Martin L. Kidwell
W. J. Smith
Shoshone
Lincoln County Idaho invites bids for Thorn Creek bridge
Notice is hereby given that bids will be received by the board of commissioners of Lincoln county Idaho on February 23, 1903 for the construction of a wooden bridge across Thorn Creek near Manuel Silva's ranch per plans and specifications on file in the county surveyor's office dated January 22 1903 AT McMatos Clerk Seal.
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Board of Commissioners
Lincoln County
Idaho
Thorn Creek
Manuel Silva
McMatos
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Capital
Champlain
Wens
State Affairs Committee
Sdscee
Judiciary Committee
Total
Emerson
Des Moines
Dishone
Vilage
George Ashley
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