Direct initiative and referendum power in Idaho debated
A discussion argues for a constitutional amendment to submit initiative and referendum to the people. Proponents claim it would allow immediate law creation or repeal by petition, bypassing slower legislative action and governor vetoes, while critics warn of chaos, increased litigation, and frequent elections.
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Idaho
Mepisistion Sect
Nevada
Desroy
Oklahoma
New Zealand
A Prophet Who Made Good in Idaho’s Reclamation Story
Major Fred Reedl earns praise as the reclamation project near the Snake River finally advances after years of delays. Water rights for the south side system loom, with $170 in hard cash found to finish the work and protect settlers. The desert blooms again, vindicating the hopeful prophet who kept faith in irrigation promises.
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Fred Reedl
Snake Rivee
Origial
Reed
Reclamation Service
South Side
Idaho
Major Reed
Candidacy debate shapes Idaho congressional race
Fremont county delegation visits Boise to back Col Hamer of St Anthony for Congress while other hopefuls eye the field including Representative Fallon Conner and Congressman French. The piece notes uncertain favorites, Republican-leaning state, and calls for a ticket that can win amid nationwide political restlessness.
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Fremont County
Boise
Col. Hamer
St. Anthony
Congress
Hatour
Fallon
Kootenai County
Conner
Shoshone County
Himerlf
Pet
Fee
Idaho
In_ & ptate
Federation politics and Taft or Bryan fate debated
The column weighs refinery union history and Haywood’s role in the Western Federation of Miners with Ernest Mills slated as secretary treasurer. It questions funding from the East, speculation on reform, and notes the Taft Roosevelt-Bryan dynamic, urging readers to consider who the public will support.
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Western Federation of Miners
Ernest Mills
Haywood
Boise
James Kirwan
Goldfield
Federation
Mills
Steanenburg
Taft
Times
Roosevelt
Will Taft
Will Bryan
Rock Springs
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Bixcoll
Charles 7
Edward T Barak
Bureau of Forestry
Washington
United States
Forest Reserve
Haddock Land Co
Shoshone, Idaho
Stockmen’s Restaurant
Amicals.ab
S. Naka
C.F. Borden, Shoshone
BEC
T. M. Starrh
Idah
M. E. Burkhill
Oregon
D. E. Burney
G.P
Spencer
A.G.P
Selt Lake City
Utah
Remington
Remington Typewriter Company
New Yorkes
Purdum & Purdum
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