Battle for Idaho Governor Hunt Amid Democratic Strife
Boise April 1 A hard fought political scramble in Idaho centers on Governor Hunt as factions of Stunenburg and Hunt supporters clash over nominations, while Republicans claim unity. The Democratic infighting, county contests, and factional promises threaten to upend the 1902 convention dynamics and administration plans.
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Boise
Idaho
Hunt
Stunenburg
Democrats
Capital News
Oregon
Stunenberg
Governor Hunt
Stanenburg
Unseated men vs seasoned Democratic campaigners observed
The passage argues that unseasoned men would hesitate to face seasoned Democratic politicians with experience and organization. It predicts the state will not be "sponged" and that Democratic war horses will continue to fight it out, while Republicans recognize the Dems’ seasoned tactics and curves.
Horses Stolen From Livery Barn Suspected Employee
William Dill reports a saddle and two horses missing from his livery barn after an 18 year old former employee was discharged the prior day. The horses were tracked from the corral and keys found where the boy mounted. Sheriff alerted and pursuing leads, with telegrams sent.
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William Dill
Corral
Will
Mr. Dill
Funeral for 18 Month Old Eleanor Wheeler
The Wheeler family mourns after the death of Eleanor Wheeler, 18 months old, from bronchial pneumonia. She was the youngest child in the home. Funeral services were held at the North Side residence with Rev. McClain delivering the sermon. A large procession and many friends attended, including members of the M W A wearing emblems in tribute to Mr. Wheeler.
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Baby Wheeler
J. W. Wheeler
Eleanor
McClain
Wheeler
Scurrilous Independent Critique Sparks Local Debate
The Independent columns attack an evangelist's remarks on fools women ministers and robes, while praising no church. The town is left to judge the preacher's words as the paper condemns the language. A stranger uses new fashion millinery to dupe Mrs Molver's store yesterday.
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Independent
Sho shone evangelist talk stirs local reminiscences
A fragment recalls community figures praising the evangelist CU and his defender as trusted voices, noting old Sho shone residents who respected their truthfulness and forthrightness.
A Pleasant Afternoon Japanese Card Party Delights Social Scene
A social event on Saturday May 3 hosted by Mesdames Gooding Burnside Novinger and Broan at Mrs Gooding’s home featured Oriental costumes and Japanese decor. Guests played Progressive High Five with scores awarded as Japanese favors, prize go to Mrs Starrh for eleven ornaments, refreshments followed on the floor, and about a dozen social figures attended including Mrs Starrh and Miss Corbin of Pocatello.
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Mesdames
F. W. Gooding
Burnside, Novinger
Broan
Tadieb
Champlain
Emerson
Eyeleth
Butler
Saviers
McCollum
Cammett
Pickren
Brewster
Murray
Perin
Crawford
Craford
McFall
Morris
Corbin
Pocatello
Till tapped at R J McMahon's store after circus visit
Thieves broke in Thursday night at R J McMahon's store. The till was tapped and about $20 stolen. Cash drawer torn out and all change taken. Entry gained at the back through a broken window pane. Suspects believed to be rambunctious circus crowd. No other items reported missing.
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R. J. McMahon
Distinguished Visitor Dr U S Grant Deaton Visits Idaho
Dr U S Grant Deaton of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania has been in the city the past week en route to Thunder Mountain via the Ketchum route. He cites Idaho’s bright future and speaks of his Philippine Army service as a surgeon with Uncle Sam. He believes U S possessions in the Orient are justified.
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U.S. Grant Deaton
Pittsburgh
Peon
Deaton
Thunder Mountain
United States
State Court to Try Idaho Land Condemnation Suit
Judge Beatty ruled the condemnation suit by H L Hollister and others against the state of Idaho and W A Clark et al over land for a Shoshone Falls power plant should be tried in state court. Jurors were sworn and a verdict reached: Clark 50 and state 500.
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Beatty
Federal Court
H. L. Hollister
Idaho
W. A. Clark
Shoshone Falls
Clark
Montana
Lincoln
Hollister
Illngis
H. L. Wollister
State of Idaho
W. A. Chirk
5Ail Hayes
Guy C. Barnum
Enaneil
S. H. Hayes
Frank Martin
Ed. A. Walters
Dennis McNulty
James Devenay
W. F. Millsap
Joe Darrah
Jasper Ray
Godfried Goerig
Alex McKay
J. I. Daniels
Dec. Higgins
Edward Conroy
Marion Savage
G. A. Snodgrass
Jay
Passing Of A Respected Citizen
Hugh Bradford of Gooding died last Sunday from spotted fever at age 45. Born in County Down Ireland he came to the United States as a young man and lived on the Ike McKinney ranch near Gooding. He leaves a wife, two children, and relatives in Shoshone. Funeral services were held Monday at 5 o clock, conducted by O J Breyoan of Shoshone. Rev McCain preached.
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Hugh Bradford
Gooding
County Down
Ireland
Ike McKinney
Saps
Shoshone
O. J. Breyoan
Rev
McCain
Carmen
Bradford
Sho
Water plans and community sympathy in local notes
The village honors a late graduate and notes deep community sympathy. N C Jensen began duties as water commissioner last Thursday and is cleaning ditches. A new flume and head gates were installed to improve service, with emphasis on avoiding stock in ditches and not using all Little Wood River water for Iota.
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N. C. Jensen
Ape
Wood
Death of Mrs. Joe McMurrin Shoshone Old Townswoman
The people of Shoshone mourn the death of Mrs. Joe McMurrin who died May 2 in Wooden Montana after a long illness. Her passing grieves her husband who is in Alaska, and her loss is felt by her son parents and siblings. She was a devoted wife mother and neighbor who faced life’s trials with steadfastness. Her death was due to brain trouble compounded by exhaustion.
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Shoshone
Joe McMurrin
Wooden
Montana
Alaska
Minidoka School Closes After Term With Evening Program
Miss Stella McPall ended a seven month term at Minidoka last Friday May 2 with an evening program. The entertainment featured a salutatory address by Martin Winter, vocal solo by Brittie Larner, dialogues, recitations, songs by a chorus, and a curtain call by the young performers. A school report listed pupils enrolled and daily attendance, noting total enrollment for the term.
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Stella McPall
Minidoka i
Martin Winter
Brittie Larner
Lennia
Jobat Shay
Hattie Laren
Lottie Winter
Bhar
Milt Bowen Quadette
Mines Hattin Ard
Ian Lavin
Mille
Leann
Wall
Dutia Seary
Sear
Gils
Photographer C B Savage Returns from Blue Lakes Trip
Salt Lake City photographer C B Savage of the OBL railroad visited town after returning from Blue Lakes at Shoshone Falls where he shot views for the company. Savage was the first to photograph the Fall in 1389 and authored an article in Harpers Monthly in 1870, the first ever published in a Gigao singer newspaper.
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C. B. Savage
Salt Lake City
Blue Lakes
Shostone Falls
My. Savage
Harpers Monthly
Giigaesinger
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Gov. Hunt
Stonenburg
Shone
J.C. Mcfurrin
Minidoka
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