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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
1
George Ashley, long regarded as the town’s foe to himself, is jailed on a felony charge after a violent Saturday night attack on Jock Onten, a stone mason. The incident ended with the assailant in custody and Onten receiving medical attention.
Oct day in Boise saw Glenn E Wardell a Palmer Station rancher shoot his wife from behind in a street alley near State and Washington then kill himself. She died soon after en route to a hospital. Wardell 28. They were well regarded. no motive found. temporary insanity named.
Notice to water users announces an election on Tuesday October 28 to gauge public opinion on whether the Village of Shoshone should purchase the water plant currently serving residents. Polls open 9 a m to 7 p m at K P Hall with a sample ballot marking In favor or Against. By order of the Board of Trustees, clerk Harry W. Anderson.
William Miltenberger alias Wild Bill was sentenced to the penitentiary for a period from months to two years for assault with a deadly weapon on Lew Eastman at Richfield. Sheriff Angtok took him to Good Ang court on Wednesday for sentencing by Judge Walter. A state prison guard will pursue Wild Bill within a day or two after the county court adjourned.
With new improved machinery the Journal can quickly print high quality briefs for courts. Lawyers may also arrange prompt work by contacting the Journal office in Shoshone.
The article argues Shoshone should municipalize water supply by buying the local works for about 12 000 with payments tied to 0 percent of gross revenues. It details plant value at roughly 17 550, with buildings, dam, mains, and pumps, and argues filtration could cost 4700 while operation would require one man and lower costs than the present company.
Town leaders seek voter input on whether Shoshone should own and operate the water system. A proposed sale to Great Shoshone and Twin Falls Water Power Co may involve purchase terms of 12 000 dollars per air rate and 6 percent interest, with details discussed in the Journal. The piece notes local figures and ties to newspaper business activity as context.
A Calgary court ruling allows moving picture theaters to open on Sundays in Alber te if they collect a fee rather than selling tickets. Justice Steimons noted no formal obligation for patrons to pay, but stated moral obligation to contribute existed. conviction overturned, enabling Sunday operations with collections only.
A wagon and team from the McFall ranch bolted from Gem State yards yesterday morning racing homeward. The team split near the western railroad yard limits, striking a telegraph pole and shedding harness but causing little damage.
D P Olsen of the Park Highway Commission, in Shoshone with Joe Vernon, conferred with Senator Gooding about a proposed meeting of the full commission next Sunday. Work is expected to start at once on the road to Yellowstone via Shoshone.
Filward and Smith of Gooding, county survivor of Linedio county, a senior engineer in charge for the State Highway Commission, was in town Wednesday morning preparing for engine vehicle work. The visit described rapid movement and a sense of urgency as projects advance.
The first dirt on the state highway system will be dug near American Falls with a simple ceremony this Saturday. Theodore Turner will chair. a plain stone monument will mark the starting point and delegations from nearby towns are expected to attend.
A sequence of property transfers and deeds is detailed, including Marcus Murphy to Ella Kahn for parcels in EY SRY and Sec 18, Maria Possessory Chater to WH NEY in Sec 29, and Joseph Paul to Jennie Terwy. Also listed are final certificates, trustee deeds, and various small parcels in Richfield and Terreon, with dates and parties such as Heinrich Cronrath, A F Gro eux, M BR Kuys, and Tennant to Pettis Davenport.
The Youths Companion advertises 1914 subscription at two dollars, including a Practical Home Calendar and remaining 1913 issues. It promises upcoming items such as Arthur Stanwoods Pier serial opening and requests sample copies to showcase the opening chapter. Printed from 144 Berkeley Street Boston Massachusetts.
SAYS INCREASE IN MEAT RATE IS NOT JUSTIFIED Restaurant keepers are not justified in raising meat prices as announced. National Wool Growers Association secretary S W McClure says if wholesale beet prices rise as stated, the jump on ordinary steaks should be about one half cent each, not 10 cents. He notes weight and tonnage factors and criticizes the planned retail surge amid sales and legal notices.
The formal announcement confirms ex Governor Frank R. Gooding as a candidate for the Tinstedt studies Senate. His statement appears in this issue of the Journal.
Receipts for the week at Union Stock Yards Portland show cattle 1931 calves 412 hogs 3151 sheep 3021 horses 42. Optimism lifted cattle prices five to ten cents from earlier. Prime steers and cows sold quickly with top steer prices around 8.00, other top sales 7.75 7.30 and 7.90. Bulk cow top 6.50 with one at 4.00. Steer averages near 7.50 to 8.00. hogs 8.25 to 5.45 for heavyweights. mutton demand limited to ewes with strong top at 3.90. Lamb market quiet then October record at 5.50 for a young animal from Washington stock. Cascades outputs steady to 5.35 on average good grades.
A fragmentary review of Eugene Walter's Poem Play The Wolf. It describes vivid stage pictures in a northern woods setting with characters MacTavish and The Canuck. The critic praises the opening and a later gripping scene, noting strong palms and dramatic color effects.
The Sho shone highway commission road camp was moved Wednesday and Thursday from Good road to the Cottonwood road, now set on the Novinger Darrah ranch. Hay wagons assisted the relocation, and about a month of strenuous work is expected before suitable weather halts operations.
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