Affidavit Stage Reached Over P O Richfield Appointment
The term of Possmaster Miles expired January 18 and an appointee may come before that date. In Richfield the process drags with a hitch over the new man while Shoshone runs two candidates EB Nobte and Thos Fay. Bids for quarters stirred local interest as Uncle Sumlant’s selection looms, intensifying bitter sentiment.
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Miles
Fay
Sumlant
Fay Iiside
Nearesstve
Air
Meble
Moves and Removals Sweep Through Town as Businesses Shift
The Hewys era ends with many residence changes and business moves around town. Joseph Z Milter and Jun ny Cake relocate near Want of W Hall, the E W Risings take Miles cience, Everett couple move to the Lee residence, Sees co relocate to Minitoka county, Judge Walters family pack up for Twin Falls. J Todd’s store moves to Baush hardware on Walnut, a restaurant moves into the New Resort site, Baush hardware occupies the opera house rooms, wagons clog streets as moving crews bustle and mischief of Pussy Wants a Corner resurfaces in commerce.
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Joseph Z. Milter
Junny Cake
W. Hall
Millern
E. W
Baush Hardware
National issue claim sparks Kansas Prohibition debate
At a national prohibition gathering in Topeka Kansas John P St John former Kansas governor challenged the view liquor traffic is purely state matters He argued government tax and licensing imply a national dimension and predicted a prohibition amendment will pass nationwide within years He also referenced party rhetoric and a religious event linked to a local pastor story.
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Topeka
Kan
John P. St. John
Kansas
Mauer Press
Alveyr
Promiultion
Governors Gift to Shoshone Public Library
Governor Alexander presented an unexpected five volume gift of standard fiction to Shoshone's public library on Tuesday. The gesture honored women associated with the library whose work impressed him during a Shoshone visit in Geneva Campaisi for 4.
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Governor Alexander
Mr. Alexander
Shorhone
Campaisi
Law for grazing bands brought up in court
The district court hears a case on damages and grazing rights near a homestead. Steele v. Owshee Sheen raises issues of a two mile limit law forbidding sheep feeding near leased land. Sheepmen seek compensation for alleged damages while cattle interests seek broader grazing control.
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Sae
Ofwin Falls
Dames Steele
Owshee Sheen and Landeimpeny
Stevie
Ite
Sweeley
C. M. Ote
Hunt
Steele
Short Line Railroad Rates Cut on Idaho Branch Lines
The Public Utilities Commission ordered the Oregon Short Line to stop charging over 3 cents per mile for passenger travel on its Idaho branch lines within 20 days. The company may submit evidence to show branch rates are not discriminatory. The order affects branch lines from Shoshone.
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Public Utilities Commission
Oregon Short Line
Idaho
Shoshone
Sudden Death of Mrs Gregor in Bundey Morning
Mrs Gregor, formerly Elizabeth Larriber, dies suddenly at Bundey morning at the home of her husband's parents in Bolteyue. The bereaved husband sits as sole survivor. details unclear due to damaged text.
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Mrs Gregor
Mraz Siitley Gregor
Mies
Elizabeth Larriber
Bolteyue
County division proposal for Lincoln county line lines
An appeal to the Jerome and Shoshone communities outlines a plan to create a new county by shifting boundaries southeast of Shoshone. It argues for a more even tax base, cites railroad mileage and property valuations, and lists proposed lines, counties, and mileage, noting Shoshone would gain mainly east and south portions while preserving access to Main Line railroad assets.
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Siti
Jerome
Linecolt County
New County
Shoshone
Linesin County
Port Semaneed
Ee Ee
Wohpal
Widen
National Capital News From 1956 Political Scene
A long column surveys nationwide politics with Democrats versus Republicans and third parties. It notes Prohibition gains, claims of postmaster surplus disputes, preparations and investigations under War ministers, and jokes about Thaw and freedom. Expositions in California and San Diego are discussed alongside Panama Canal era context and White House tenure milestones.
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Theas Progressives
Progressive Party
Prohibition Party
Wool Trade Conditions for Past Ten Months
Washington dispatch reports wool imports rose 129,208,973 pounds in 1914 over the same ten months of the prior year after new duties. Cloth imports tripled in quantity and value. drims goods imports climbed to 9,081,570. Unmanufactured wool and bags imports reached 2,740,169 pounds valued at 22,074,582 dollars, underscoring tariff effects feared to harm domestic wool industries.
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Washington
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Cotcrest
Word
Peter Reding
Vatu
Went Stanutien Iurere Association
Stealing Horses for Foreign War Reported in county
Reports of wholesale horse theft spread across the sheriff's department with losses at the Butler ranch and other areas including Richfield. Sheriff forces chase thieves rumored to be selling horses locally as raids continue for two to three months. Some owners fear recovery may be unlikely as animals disappear for weeks. Notices list several names with uncalled letters at the post office.
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Sheriffs Department
Butler Ranch
Richfield
Cumeda
No More Saloon At Richfield Near Future
In Richfield Idaho the saloon is likely to close after the current license expires in January or February. Despite a respected keeper, strong local opposition has grown over open liquor sales, with 21 year past votes against the saloon and calls for swift reckoning against election frauds and the saloon’s perceived harms to families and communities.
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Richfield, Ida
Des
Richfield
Fiat
J. J. Thosapeon
Hich
Geld
Lincoln County
Jerome
Haddock
Lincolds
Baoni
New Court Reporter Sidney A Scott Appointed
Judge James R Rothwell announced Christmas day the appointment of Sidney A Scott as court reporter in the fourth district. Scott will arrive January 4 from Wally Wally to assume duties. Weaver files to similar posts in Blackfoot and southeastern district.
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James R Rothwell
Sidney
Scott Na Sourt
Scott
Wally Wally
Weaver
Judge Walters
Jedge Cowen
Blackfoot
Hositap
Ghorwore
Sadi
Rome
Cindy
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