Proposed constitutional amendment doubles district courts costs
A pro amendment would abolish probate courts and create a district court for each county, raising total annual salaries and juror costs. Critics argue eight extra judges and more clerical work increase tax burdens, while jury fees shift from counties to taxpayers and lawsuits may rise.
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Ada
Boise
Cassia
Lincoln
Custer
Lemhi
Elmore
Blaine
Owyhee
Canyon
Justice of the Peace
Fourth Judicial District
Wuld
Justice Court
Twin Falls
Republican nominee for Congress gains bold image in hall
The candidate is described as a brave soldier and fiery orator with a capable lawyer’s mind. He presents a strong manly approach to public service in the hall of Congress, aiming to rally support.
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Congress
Study Club Meeting Sets Roman History Program
The Shoshone Study Club held its first meeting at president Mrs. Milsaps home on October 9 with reports of new members Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Blodgett and Miss McFall appointed press secretary. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday the 23 at Mrs. Barton s home with an itinerant program on early Roman history and a magazine review of St Peters and the Vatican and The Royal Family of Italy.
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Milsaps
Thomas
Blodgett
Elmet
Lege
Sulius Cesar Abd
Rome
St. Peters
Vatican
Itaily
I T. Battron
Register or You Can't Vote Election Day Soon
Election Day is November 3 and only registered voters may cast ballots. The Shoshone precinct registrar is at the auditor's office in the courthouse, open weekdays 9 to 4 and Saturday night 7 to 9. If you live in another precinct, it is time to register now.
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Auditor’s Office
Court House
A Good Man for An Important Office
Fred W. Jordan, a Republican candidate for the state senate, is an Idaho old-timer born in Elmira New York in 1864. He arrived in Idaho with his family as an early settler in the Big Wood and Camas country, has farmed and raised stock, served one term as Blaine county commissioner and nine years as U S commissioner. He has worked with the Maho irrigation company in Lincoln county, mainly in Coding, where he runs a logging business and holds other substantial interests. He is described as experienced, capable and industrious, a strong choice for Lincoln county.
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Fred W. Jordan
State Senate
Idaho
Elmira
Sehumung County
New York
Big Wood
Camas
Blaine County
U.S
Maho Irrigation Company
Lincoln County
Coding
Iog
Idaho Inter-Mountain Fair motion for new trial
The Inter-Mountain Fair expands promises larger purses and more attractions with events including trotting and pacing races across October. Notices cover minerals exhibitions, stock sales, and railroad rates, while a murder case in Boise district court sees John Fleming sentenced to hang with a new trial motion granted for delay.
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Boise
Fleming
John Fleming
Frank Langford
Walters
John J. Halloran
Des Moines
Town
Hawley
Jas. H. Hawley
Wm. H. Puckett
Mr. Hawley
John Peebles
J. C. Rogers
Messrs
Messrs. Hawley & Puckett
State Penitentiary
Board of Paniony
King Hill land rush sets record sales at $65 an acre
Great rush for land in the King Hill project closed Monday with near record sales. About 9,000 acres at 65 dollars per acre sold as contracts were written, drawing an estimated 1,500 in attendance and 700 registrations for drawings. Demand far outstripped supply as three times the area was applied for. The event, in Arid Idaho, featured ideal weather despite recent openings. Buyers include many experienced fruit men aiming to join future King Hill markets.
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King Hill
Idaho
Milner
Salmon River
Jyne
Boise
King Hill Country
Greeks Fight, Pay Fine, Leave Bliss County After Assault
Prosecuting Attorney Disney and Probate Judge Fuller fined four battered Greeks $25 and costs for assault or inciting a riot after a raid by Bliss deputy. The group, involved in prior trouble on a section gang, was ordered to leave the county. Also noted are tributes to a train boy known as Ikey and a later United Artisans chicken supper and literary program.
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Disney
Fuller
Bliss
Anton Kessen
C. J. Hallberg
Twin Falls
Minidoka
Ikey
New York City
Cternany
Brady in Shoshone Honors James H Brady Gubernatorial Bid
Republican nominee James H Brady spoke in Shoshone on Tuesday night delivering a businesslike address. He argued for state spending to fund humane institutions and education while praising the state depository law and revenue-producing departments. Brady outlined his view of how to run the state and appealed to voters with practical plans.
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James H. Brady
Shoshone
Brady
University
Hmane
State Depository Law
Fish and Game Department
Secretary of State
The
Land Board
Nominees for Commissioner in Idaho Districts Named
Paul Karteke of Jerome, a contractor building a large Burley school, seeks commissioner in the first district, supported by Twin Falls North Side. Charles Gridley of Hagerman, a Lincoln county farmer and stock raiser, would bring integrity and calm business judgment. C T Harte of Rupert, a newspaper publisher, is the candidate for the abstract and Maedukit project, valued for cool-headed leadership and broad experience.
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Paul Karteke
Jerome
Reguean
Milner
Wendell
Burley
Twin Falls North Side
Charles Gridley
Hagerman
Lincoln County
C.T. Harte
Rupert
Republican nominee for state minister inspector profile
The piece presents a candidate described as a mining engineer with a strong Idaho University link. It notes the person’s reputation built in mining work and references notables tied to the Idaho region and its university. The tone reflects a political profile outlining technical credentials.
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