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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
1
Lisle and Barber of Shoshone Idaho announce in the morning Statesman that immediate construction will begin on the Gooding Milner electric line running through the north side tract. F R Gooding.
Two main items frame this brief: a fatal freight train accident between Gooding and Shoshone where M. Stewart was killed and parts scattered along the tracks, and a district court compromise over Heyburn Bridge access near Snake River. The coroner’s inquest cleared the railroad crew, while the land dispute ended with Miller retaining the approach and a one dollar judgment, leaving public road access to be clarified by future surveys.
The Journal publishes the State Land Board annual report revealing a three year surge in activity, attributing the rise to state resource development and a reorganized system that now makes resources more accessible. It notes most special grants are selected and state holdings’ earnings capacity has greatly improved. The Journal plans to publish a substantial portion of the report next week.
Salt Lake City conference dates April 4 and 6 with usual round trip rates on the Orecor Short Line. Tickets from all points to Spencer Iolalia Grande Oregon exclude Ogden and south stations, on sale April 2 to April 6 for return by April 6. Ogden and south stations tickets available April 1 to 6, returnable April 12. See U S S agents for details.
Proceedings show Lincoln County Idaho commissioners to hold a special session on April 1 at 10:00 a m to act on liquor dealer bonds and licenses for current applications. Held March 16 with commissioners Imes Curran and clerk Harry W. Anderson in Shoshone County Court House.
Harry Orchard was sentenced at Caldwell to death for first degree murder. Judge Wood recommended commutation, finding the defendant testified truthfully and acted in good faith, and urging mercy before the pardoning board. The case follows trials exposing long criminal acts and cross examination under intense scrutiny.
Judge J. E. Fuller celebrated his birthday on Tuesday March 17. The narrative portrays him as youthful, energetic, and respected, detailing his Civil War service with the 10th New York, Dragoons, and campaigns with Sheridan and Grant. It notes his westward move in 1868, mining in Idaho, marriage to Miss Decker after a fire destroyed her wardrobe, and five years of residence in Shoshone before entering public life as probate judge.
Rev. TM Patterson announced the coming Sunday School Convention, previously planned for Shoshone, will now be held in Rupert. The event runs a full week and begins April 7, with publication extended to ensure full notice.
The Siowhone-ye shielibrary fire Pequeatel urges patrons to return overdue library books immediately. Some volumes have sat in homes for up to a year or longer, risking fines and extra notices. Staff note 101 volumes were recently added to the collection, expanding access.
Samuel Champlain spent Sunday at F. R. Berry’s home in Georgia. Land seekers swarmed the town with Fred Wardwell of New York securing 4M acres for himself and friends. A rubbish fire behind a restaurant caused no damage. Local residents John L. Gray and others departed for Fails and Wendell J. Grant with fishing in usual fashion. multiple transfers and contracts noted in real estate and engineering sectors. Jerome, Tata, March 18th.
At a meeting held Saturday S.B.S Tol was chosen manager and Charlie Morton captain of the ball team for this season. The team will start in April to raise funds. They have entered $100 worth of mail forms and supplies. The first game will be played Sunday afternoon.
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