14 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
1
Ex-Senator G Nora Z L Shoup announces candidacy for the U S Senate. He appeals to Idaho citizens and lawmakers after the 1902 election, pledging effort to advance state welfare, reserves, and industries if re-elected. Also notes the legislature’s upcoming vacancy and honors past service.
A town letter urges residents to join hands and drop jealous politics. It calls for unity, cooperation with secret societies, and focused effort to improve Shoshone and Lincoln County, arguing that mutual aid will yield benefits and curb petty infighting. It warns political squabbles distract from community progress.
A Friday evening surprise party for Mise Elya McCollum was hosted by her mother with eighteen schoolmates. Four table Progressive Crokinole games entertained guests, Edith Bowler won ten of twelve games earning gold shirt waist studs, Margaret Pratt got a box of pupeteria, and guests wrote decreptions of their true love later stored as literary gems. Donald Burnside’s decreption was flawless, featuring a pearl mounted scarf as a prize or keepsake.
Rumor says Oregon Short Line will designate Shoshone as a division, 103 miles from Portaleto, with Nampa as a second division. A new $30,000 depot at Nampa is planned, costing over $2,000 more than Boise’s depot, which excites locals. Shoshone urges more attention for its high business, low conveniences, and expected improvement.
The new Episcopalian church is to be consecrated on Sunday November 16 at 11 a.m. Rt. Rev. Bishop Funsten will officiate assisted by the Archdeacon. Rev. Dowings and Ray TL.T. Ocbors are mentioned in connection with the event.
Rumor says the Oregon Short Line will add one more passenger train daily from Purstello to West Yount due to ongoing lateness of eastern trains. The proposed service would operate from Purstello to ofsatingtin daily, extending westward to West Yount.
Report describes heavy contractor activity on the Twin Falls canal project. Teams haul lumber and materials toward the Cedars site where a permanent camp has been set up. A bridge at the canal head is prioritized to speed river crossing for dam and canal construction.
The proclamation designates a day of national praise and Thanksgiving to God on November 27, 1902. It notes the custom since the Republic’s birth to observe a day of worship and gratitude for divine guidance, peace, and national happiness among enlightened nations.
The readable text notes Mr. Chinn gave testimony in the Booleler Cane case during a probe. It mentions Parsons and Mehols testifying in related proceedings and remarks on credibility and demeanor. The damaged OCR obscures full context and outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text notes Anatias Mew Hyis with a reference to Thomas Fite r, mentions Shoshone people, a departure via Utah, and a corner lot store near an excavation for a new building to be finished by December. Mentions Mr Fitzgerald 7% ignor business. Ends with remark of friends in Shoshones.
Lyttleton Price and Hart join S D Boon in a voyage set to depart with a group of passengers. Details remain unclear but the names indicate a travel or shipping context involving a trio of individuals and multiple travelers.
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