Surprising Democratic Sweep Signals National Victory
The national election produced a strong Democratic lead with Woodrow Wilson winning nationwide by a huge margin while Republicans split the vote in many states. Utah and Idaho stayed with Taft while Roosevelt carried Nevada. Missouri and several other Western and New England states favored Wilson. In Idaho, local races show Republican gains in county offices and strong party organization led by Jack Thomas. Jerome voters stayed active in support of Republicans amid a broad state pattern.
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Taft
Utah
Idaho
Roosevelt
Nevada
Oregon
Missouri
Wilson
Jerome
Hartithe
Gome
Republcan
Martake
Wie
Jack Thomas
Inn 2 Miijor
Dempler
Thomas
Lincoln County
Good Citizens in the Making in Shoshone
Fourteen German born or of German extraction farmers appeared before U S Commissioner Frank Disney in Shoshone to file on homesteads about American Bulls. Buch claimed 320 acres and most had harvested a grain crop with one producing 14,000 bushels of wheat this year. Each had funds to cover costs and expressed resolve to become good Americans. Names listed include Adolf Bor mare, Manuel T Adolf, Ludwag Adell, George Poekter, Join Doekter, Jacob Nockrr, Jacob Rats, Bredgetok Gub ying, August Gerber, John G Henne Kihei K Maler, Witzabetl Mayer, Gott hy Mayer, Gottley Martech, Christian he, Andrew Neu Juba Neo, August Sprecher, Micheal Watzel.
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Buch
United States
Frank Disney
Unote
Bormare Adolf
Manuel T. Adolf
Ludwag Adell
George Poekter
Join Doekter
Jacob Nockrr
Jacob Rats
Bredgetok Gubying
August Gerber
John G. Henne Kihei K. Maler
Witzabetl Mayer
Gotthy Mayer
Gottley Martech
Christian He
Andrew Neu Juba Neo
August Sprecher
Micheal Watzel
Busy Cupid Week at Courthouse as Licenses Issue
The Courthouse issued a flurry of marriage licenses this week. Couples include A. Puller and Galena Phillips, John Brewer and Ethel Nichols, Fred Strathard and Anna Hofstetter, Daniel Mushew and Mary Brooks, Pickney Swearington and Wilda Fitzpatrick, Guy Wooddit and Alice Abercrombie, and William Howard with Marie Pusch. The Rev Willard Roots united the Wendell pair at the Episcopal Church after a Boise stop. Aaron Fuller wed Mia Gaiena Phillips at the Puller home, with Capt HL Lips as the bride’s father noted.
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Cupid
Fist
BD. Puller
Galena Lole Phillips
John Brewer
Ethel Nichols
G. Parks
Thet M. Rich
Fred Strathard
Anna Hofstetter
Daniel J. Mushew
Mary ©. Brooks
Pickney J. Swearington
Wilda Fitzpatrick
Guy Woondit
Alice M. Abercrombie
William
Russell Puller
J. L. Puller
Puller
Mia Gaiena Lolo Phillips
HL H. Phillips
Gooding
Makebelieve school election mirrors parents voting trends
A make believe election held at public schools produced a tally led by Bar clay and Borden with heavy cross party support for the younger generation. Roosevelt and Wilson appeared among many names as pupils learned campaigning. The event drew interest from families in Shoshone and nearby areas with adults observing the civic exercise and candidates.
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Halley
Shoshone
Roosevelt
Wilson
Taft
Debs
Hawkes
Martin
Haines
Bothwell
Barclay
Peterson
Borden
Jones
Prench
Smith
Stebel
Pogmire
Mach
Aml Sules
Ali
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Republican
Vermont
le. M. Dug
John Lee
de. Zeller
Rupert
West Point
James R. Bothwell
Keefer
Zug
Repub- Newn
Heyburn
Hoke
Hothwell
Harling D. Heist
Joby A. Keefer
JM. Staples
Wendett
Com Missionere
Misa Stella Cook
Schwots
Birr
Pocatello
American Falls
Mal B. Coerdit
Diketrich
David Benoks
Micheal Wetsel
American Falle
Shoshona
Congress
Sup. Court Atty. Gen’l
Acequia Minidoka
Richfield
Bliss
Hagerma
Dietrich
Hall
Hillsdale
Haddock
Clear Lake Bil
Grand View
West Point Falls City
Iso Gooding
Richfield Ain
Hagerman Ob Rt
Iti
Clear Lake
Clover Creek
Fesse
Falls City
Almos
Eepe
Isto
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