Warden Arney and Kensler Scandal Haunt Idaho Legislature
Boise March 4 1903 residents read of legislative committees exposing misappropriation and misconduct. Ex Warden Arney supplied state property to his brother’s ranch using prisoners for farm work while prison officers pressured a witness to perjure herself. Kensler case reveals coercion and alleged pardons promises. Adjourned at January 1903 session with civil service inquiries and bids for Thorn Creek bridge.
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Boise
Idaho
Jule Bassett
Bassett
Hunt-Bassets
Arney
Harry
Harry Arney
Josie Keneler
Fensler
Hunt
Mrs. Kensler
Hades
Villianous
Quong Sing Goes To China On Summer Visit
Quong Sing the Chinese market gardener departed Wednesday evening for China to visit his mother unseen for twenty five years. He rented his Shoshone home for the summer and will not return until next fall. A good citizen and hard worker, he has conducted a market garden for over twenty years, and many friends wish him a pleasant trip and safe return.
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Quong Sing
China
Shoshone
Caucus of Citizens for Sho Shone Trustees Nomination
A meeting of Sho shone citizens is called at the new opera house on Wednesday March 18, 1908 to nominate a new village trustees slate for the election on Tuesday April 7, 1903. All citizens are urged to attend and voice their preference.
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Shoshone
Read the Advertisersense of R. J. McMhon in this issue
A short notice directs readers to the advertising department, crediting R. J. McMhon for the advertising content in this issue. The item indicates where to place notices and how payments are handled within the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J
McMhon
Village Board Passes Bills and Debates Water Works Bond
The Shoshone village board discussed voting bonds for water works and granted franchise consideration. May Grant Franchise, clerks and registrars appointed, ordinances No. 11 and 12 read. Local notices record fires, deaths, and obituaries with community grief and church services.
Village votes on water works bond or franchise plan
At the village meeting the board decided to print ballots to gauge opinion on water works funding by either bonding or granting a franchise to private parties. The vote, on April 7, aligns with the village election and costs no extra expense. The measure aims to inform the new board’s policy. Also noted is a March 20 special term of the Lincoln County Idaho District Court. A concert at Prof. Ball’s orchestra at the new opera house tonight invites attendance.
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Board of Commissioners
Orlando Emmons
J. W. Wheeler
C. C. Sands
A. I. McMahon
M. K. Savage
Thorn Creek
Wm Thompson
Tames Barnett
John Chriswell
OgLaxpo Emmons
A. 1 McManos
Fred Grant
Shoshone
District Court
Daho, Im
Lincoln
Fourth Judicial District
Lincoln County
Idaho
Lurrieron Pawn
Prof. Ball
New Opera House
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Kensler
Commissioners Proceedings
Caucus of Citizens
the Village Board
T. A Gooding
T.H. Gooding
F. A. Burkil
J. FP. White
W.H. Baugh
General Fund
O. J. Bromnan
C. Hanson
Issa
Williame
Ben A. Brewster
Ren. A. Brunsten
Clark
Drew
Hagerman
Ida
Cesil Charles
Cherles Qwens
Pasamania
Little Cecil
Mvean
Baptist Church
E. Sumner Rogers
Odd Fellows
Dino
Pueumonia
Lee Boyer
Rogora
Baptist
Pred Bliss
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