Train wreck near American Falls kills engineer Ed Smith
At 11 15 Friday morning last week a freight wreck near American Falls derailed 12 cars. Engineer Ed Smith of Pocatello was crushed under the wreckage as the heavy train could not stop after a rail misfit and flagging delay. The fireman survived. Smith leaves a wife and two visiting children.
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Denver
Everett Noble Nominated for Shoshone Postmaster
A Washington telegram reports Everett Noble nominated for postmaster of Shoshone, pending Senate confirmation. He will keep Mrs. George Falligan as chief assistant, praised for two years of service. Location of the new post office is undecided. bids for a leased building were received January 31 with offers from both sides of the railroad.
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Washington
Everett Noble
Shoshone
Senate
Noble
George Falligan
Postminster
Edward H. Miles
Twin Falls Man Appointed Adjutant General
Hl Crow, a prominent Democrat in Twin Falls County, is selected for adjutant general of Idaho militia by Governor AL Alexander. The appointment, to be made soon, will lead Crow to resign as deputy county auditor and relocate to Boise for at least two years.
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AL Alexander
HL. Crow
Idaho
Crow
Tie Mane
Crow Hue
Boise
Hy Hest
Teast
Twis Falls
Neavy Record in Newman Damage Suit on Appeal
The case of J. W. Newman against Great Shoe Shone and Twin Malls Water Power moves to the Supreme Court. Newman was awarded just over $1,000 for barn destruction alleged to be caused by defendant wires. The record spans about 275 pages of detailed information ready for appeal.
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Focal District Court
J. W. Newman
Great Shoeshone
Twin Malls Water Power Company
Supreme Court
Power Company
Newman
Making Uncle Sam Pay for Public Printing Costs
The piece argues that government printing costs and contracting practices waste funds. It cites the Government Printing Office, bids vs. costs, and a navy comparison showing higher government costs for similar outputs. It suggests reform and closer scrutiny of patronage and efficiency in public service.
A Beautiful Sight Ice Formations on Perrine Grade
Ice formations along Perrine grade captivate observers as water drops plunge two hundred feet, forming tall icicles and white columns that block travel on the grade. The scene grows each year, with striking features that halt traffic and attract the energetic to descend the grade steeply.
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Blue Lakes
Covies
The Man Who Is Needed in an Era of Duty
A portrait of Major FM Heed as the indispensable figure who blends duty, truth, and self sacrifice. The piece extols a man who prioritizes principle over profit, insists on high personal standards, and embodies patriotism and religious devotion in service to his country and role on the President's staff at the Panamas Pacific Exposition.
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Major FM
Panamas
Pardoned killer John Fleming seeks release from life
John Fleming once sentenced to hang for the 1907 murder of Frank Lankford near Rupert. commuted to life. The court proceedings featured Judge Edward A. Walters, Gov Hawley, and county officials. Fleming now files for a full pardon while Lankford’s family faced the tragedy from their home nearby. In a separate Utah matter, Cyrus Holden, 22, hid five miles northeast of Salina after horse thefts, later captured and returned to Shoshone for trial. Holden admitted to previous thefts and was linked to stolen ranch horses from Richfield, with most animals recovered.
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Burley
John Peel
Lincoln County
Clarence Wheeler
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Edward A. Walters
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Supreme Court
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Walt
Salt Lake City
Salina
Utah
Cyrus Holjden
J. H. Wheeler
Eherif
Linges County
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Shoshone
Holden
Grand Junction
Colorado
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P. R. Mattson
Wheeler
Orville Carothers
Richfield
NEWEST NOTES OF SCIENCE SUMMARY
An eclectic 1900s style digest notes swift tech ideas and curiosities. It cites juniper as cedar substitute, Ireland tobacco growth, US film exports, Gobelin tapestries made in state factories, and innovations from London to New York. It mentions train signaling devices, photographer lighting, ironing-board wire guides, waterproof motor weasels cleaner, typing aprons, New Guinea diet effects, and torpedo gun inside hull work.
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Shoshone School Building Declared Not a Civic Center
The Shoshone Study club was notified by JA Keefer, secretary of the school board, that the high school building must be used only for educational purposes and cannot serve as a meeting place for the club. The ladies plan to meet temporarily at the Episcopal parish house while the North Side Mothers Clubs seek an alternative. The board cites authoritative Roll 2086 supporting the policy as a precedent in the region.
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JA. Keefer
Episcopal
Keefer
North Side
Spren
Banner for Divorces and Bun Month for Cupid
Fragmented OCR outlines divorce actions in a period piece, naming numerous plaintiffs and defendants from Richfield Jerome and Shoe areas. Legal notices list cases including Feldel, Filer, Gullimore, Gere, and Galle, with multiple pairings and pending actions in a sparse timetable.
Oregon House backs free use of school houses for civic centers
Oregon legislature moves to allow free use of school houses as civic centers. The bill has cleared the Senate and now Go to the governor for action. In other action, a death penalty reform measure passed the Senate by a wide margin. Mrs Merry D Wade of Gooding was sworn in yesterday.
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Salem
Ore
House of Repress
Senate
Bullee
Mra Merry D. Waid
Shedim Esterday
Local option election eyed amid prohibition debate
The Journ asks if another local option election is worthwhile in Tineola county as state prohibition nears, warning saloons could trigger murders and trials in the interim. Objections cite expense and delays, yet supporters emphasize potential reforms and political maneuvering amid a tense public mood.
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Tineola
Neomin
Times
Syems
Tay
End Not Yet In Sight In War News Of 1914 Era
Wartime report notes six months with no decisive result as Europe’s powers clash. France and allies hold Belgium against German overrun while Germany and Austria fight the Russians. A tentative peace talks outlook is hinted, but a broad stalemate persists.
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Germany
France
Austein
State Day Blocked By House Committee Action
The Idaho legislature advanced the statewide prohibition bill in committee, with no roll call taken to gauge exact support. If enacted, the measure would declare the state dry on January 1, 1916, while similar moves set a constitutional dry status for 1917 if voters approve.
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Boise
Feb
House
Thigf of Literary Turn Stolen Library Mystery
Sherite Acthyir of Breyetia County reports a theft at St Anthony School where a teen, Jeginnn, is accused of stealing the Whole Library of Stauttulitiutie. The trial centers on a plea of excessive literary misdirection and questions of custody and motive.
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Breyetia
Bimbre
Alt
Aemteneelly
Rottrewl Aimasament Caputand
Waschee O
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Tron
St Anthony
Lectures by Mrs J B Shepherd At The M Reheat
Mrs J B Shepherd of Salt Lake City will give a lecture next Sunday evening at The M Reheat. She is a noted lecturer and highly recommended. Admission is free and arrangements include a brief meeting between two local churches at the Baptist church.
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