Saloon license granted after county board meeting
The board of county commissioners granted renewal of a liquor license for Charles Finteyson by a majority of Schwaner and Heiss, McMahon voting no. County and state license fees total 750, while Sho shone’s municipal fee runs 75 monthly. The session also covered the murder trial of Joe Newton for Charles Lombard’s death, with commentary on accountability of local officials and the broader saloon issue.
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Charles Finteyson
Board of County, Canniationsra
Schwaner
Heiss
McMehon
Heigs
Hess
Lcense
McMahon
Ote
Shoshone
Board of County Commissioners
Joe Newton
Charles Lombard
Lincoln County
Newton
Lombard
John Barleycorn
Goats Praised as State Firefighters in Forest Reserves
San Francisco January 23 A tribute to goat efficiency in forestry comes from Secretary Houston who authorized free grazing of 4000 goats in California forest reserves with a bonus to owners. The livestock help by cropping undergrowth and keeping fire prevention trails clear, aiding fire control efforts.
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San Francisco
Forest Service
Houston
California
Short Line Agents Meet at Pocatello in Idaho
Agents from four principal stations of the Oregon Short Line met Monday afternoon in Salt Lake City to discuss matters of interest and plan similar monthly meetings at Pocatello. The principal speaker was Agent A R Mexiet, who spoke on an unspecified topic amid other attendees from various locations.
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Pocatello
Oregon
Silt Lake City
Moesietlo
A. R. MeXiet
Daman
Ames
Uetret- Gnen
Wankel
MerWerten
Trout Fishing In Mid Winter At Cottonwoods
The Jerome News reports two ice edge fishing parties at the Cottonwoods amid a brief snowstorm. Stanton, Baker, MeJimkina and Smith fished by team. Gill, Hanbecker, Bissell by auto. Both groups caught plenty of trout, with weather varying. River game is plentiful. sage hens, ducks, and beaver are noted along the open river, and beaver damage to riverbank trees is described.
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Jerome
Cottonwoods
Clak Stanton
Will Baker
John MeJimkina
Art Smith
Jenna
Beral
Wes Gill
Georgy Hanbecker
George Bissell
Auto
Jury selection in Lombard murder trial at Sho shone
A jury is being formed to try Joel Newton for the December killing of Charles Lombard in Sho Shone. Prosecutor Harlan D. Hirst led the second day of proceedings while defense objected to a new attorney joining mid trial and jurors discussed how they learned of the case through the Shoshone Journal. The defense questioned admissibility of a letter from Ethel to Lombard and testimony detailed Newton's actions and weapons handling. trial expected to finish with jurors deliberating on Saturday.
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Joel Newton
Charles Lombard
Shoshone
Edward A Walters
Cansies
Toweler
Walters Lafen
C. H. Bawards
Hofer
Deer Day
Attorne
Harlan D. Hirst
Bothwell
Gooding
Veniremen
Iharity
Reid
Hoise
Lom~ibard
Richfield
Ike Lesbo
Joe Houston
Newton
Frank Millsap
Joe Wheeler
Millsaps
Catia
Death calls mother of former Sheriff Zug
The mother of former Sheriff L. M. Zug died at age 86 while visiting the boyhood home at Hinels. Zug was joined by his sister at Green River and the two traveled east together. Mrs. Zug had planned a long visit last summer but remained due to the illness of her grandmother, Mrs. Keefer, in Shoshone.
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Sherif L. M. Zug
Hiinels
Green River
Ex Judge Walters Named Chief Counsel for North Side Companies
Ex judge Walter A Walters has been retained as chief counsel for the North Side companies succeeding Sr HM Hays of Bolse. Maul S Haddock remains in the legal department. Walters resides in Twin Peaks.
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Extrad
A. Walters
North Side Companies
Sr. HM. Hays
Bolse
Maul’ S. Haddock
Fezal
Bom
Flesal
Mr. Haddock
North Side
Victor OL Johnsson
Made
Temal
Dude Walters
Twin Pulls
Dietrich Highway District Argument Highlights Salaries
A district court heard oral argument on the Dietrich highway district matter concerning how far commissioners may compensate a member for district services. Harlan D. Heist opposed the allowance as potentially enabling all three commissioners to draw pay by voting for positions like director, secretary, and engineer. S. King, representing the district, stated his position as a Kansas city attorney and argued the legality of the fees.
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District Court
S. King
Babcock
Dietrich Highway Commissioners
Harlan D. Heist
King
Kansas
Telephone triumph marks first coast to coast link
A 19th century newspaper recounts the first public demonstration of the telephone linking New York and San Francisco. It describes Dr Bell’s and Mr Watson’s historic dialogue, the line’s instant clarity, and the engineers’ cautious celebration as voices crossed the continent.
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Bell Telephone
New York
San Francisco
Dan
Bell Telnguine Hightom
Wien
Alexander Graham
Centennist
Pattedelpnia
Wall
American Telephony & Telegraph Company
Dey Street
Beil
Philadelphia
Dom Pedro
Brazil
Lane c
Bngineer Carty
American ‘Telephone & Telegraph Company
Aet- Negar
Himael
Mattop
Jon San Frantisco
Mr. Carty
Mr. Watson
Dr. Bell
Moston
Seme
Watson
Lincoln Day Banquet Slated At Reduced Price In Boise
The Republican Lincoln banquet will be held at the Cwyhee hotel in Boise with a reduced price of 41 for attendees, down from 2 dollars. Chairman McRernolds invites all county committeemen and expects a large turnout, featuring toasts by Owen Van Duyn, M. E. Lewis, Dee Davis, Predetion Stephen Tandall and Johnson of Blackfoot.
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Sanual Lincoln
Teise Raspent
Stam
Bounty
Boise
Lincoln
Owen van Duyn
Cad
Kishe
H BR Hubbard
Republican Party
M. E. Lewis
Moscow
Dee Davis
American Falls
Tdaheo
Stephen Tandall
Lewiston
Johnson
Blackfoot
Utilities Commission Plans State Tour in Spring
The Utilities Commission approved a spring tour to inspect state utilities and hold hearings in northern areas. Members plan travel in April or May, citing limited winter availability and the need for on site information to inform investigations into public utility conditions.
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Toise
Eyo
Penlic Prinites Commission
Stare Mithestad
Abe
Proposed Large New Store for Shoshone
A plan to erect store buildings at the corner of south Rall and Greenwood streets is announced to house a J C Penney store. W H Wright says lease terms with Walling Co remain the hold up before construction can start. If financing is secured, the new shop could open within a few weeks in the proposed downtown site.
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W. H. Baum
Rall
Greenwood Street
J. 7 Penney
W. H. Wright
Wright Sail
New York
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Houte
Bill
Birctida
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Reymet
Dietrich
Miles Thee
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