Democratic Convention Nominating Fight In Shoshone County
A Shoshone county Democratic convention held last Saturday saw clashes over nominations for county offices. After ballots, Alex McKay was defeated for recorder while E A Walters lost as county attorney candidate. The slate included Barnum as county attorney and Walters as opponent, with Lincoln County Republicans urged to vote straight to reject the ticket. Notable names listed: J E Little, Robi Connors, A J Murray, Ray Jones, G W Fritz, Ella McFall, L M Heritage, and others.
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Minnesota
George Fritz
M. Johnson
Alex McKay
Daniel
M. Durfee
Guy C. Barnum
E. A. Walters
Wim
Wallace
Nites
Lincoln County
Eer
Convention Notes Dark County Meeting Chooses Sheriff Nominee
The convention faced divisions over committee resolutions and county administration. A. J. Murray was unanimously nominated for sheriff, Roy Jones for assessor, Miss Ella McFall for superintendent, and Simon Darrah for county surveyor. The report criticizes the convention’s process and mocks speakers while noting a new Chinese restaurant opening in the Baugh building by Henry Lee.
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Roy Jones
Roy
Star Chamber
Simon Darrah
Henry Lee
Baugh Building
Satan Zoe Him
Fusion Trend and Idaho Vote Shifts Noted in GOP Outlook
The piece analyzes Idaho election history from 1896 to 1900, showing Republican gains of 20 854 votes versus fusionist declines, noting increased overall voting and population. It cites past fusion totals and predicts potential 11 000 Republican advantage if trends continue, mentions primaries at Shoshone precinct and delegates listed.
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Republican Party
Idaho
Accident at Blue Lakes maims and saves many
A wagon party at Blue Lakes toppled over an embankment but few lives were lost. Mrs Tuxford suffered a broken right leg and calf wound, Miss Wilson and Mrs Hansen sustained bruises, Lillie Hansen escaped serious injury, driver Bob Sketchley was scratched, and one horse died while another was injured but recoverable. Dr Emerson expects a long recovery for Mrs Tuxford, who was taken to Salt Lake City.
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Blue Lakes
Bob Sketchley
Omaha
Joe Keefer
Petition Circulated For Road Funds To Little Wood River
William Wallace is circulating a county petition requesting 7500 for road work from here to Little Wood river and subscriptions for the same amount to be used on the road. The bad road harms farmers and local business, with wagons breaking from rough passes. Democratic sources label Republican plans to discredit the President as similar rhetoric.
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William Wallace
Little Wood
Little Wood River
Wallace
Zalt
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Vention
R. J. McMahon
McMahon
J. E. Little
Robi. Connors
A.J. Murray
Ray Jones
G. W. Fritz
Rose Baugh
Ella McFall
Simon Darrab
James Monroe
W J. Wallace
J. Sanders
H. A. Becor
Jones
A. J. Murray
W. L. Coutharp
Art
Niles
Miss McFall
McFall
Justice Quarles
Quarles
Hunt
Roosevelt
Mary
F. R. Gooding
Fgueres
Sho~shone
Antacity Gol Yery Yes
Rhoshonu
W. H. Baugh
John Lamb
Ben A. Brewster
F. E. Grosse
L. R. Thatcher
John Hunter
Harry Anderson
R. L. Brown
H. A. Boyer
J. W. Waldron
F. B. Keeter
Geo. Brown
Frank Pharriz
Wm. Parry
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