Harmony Jim and Idaho Leaders in Republican Ranks
The national Republican ticket honors Weldon B Heyburn, born Delaware County Pa in 1852, a leader who moved to Idaho and became state chairman guiding two decisive victories. Also highlighted is Thomas Hamer of Vermont who served in the Spanish American War and later helped shape Philippine court systems, and James F Airdie recognized as Idaho's young chief justice.
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Weldon Brinton Heyburn
Young Commonwealth
Delaware County
Tis
Austie
Ac Dona
Supreme Court of Idaho
Moyer-Haywood-Pettibone
Idaho Land Fund Politics Affected by Party Rule
A historical report contrasts Republican control with Democratic periods over Idaho state land funds. It cites $306,273.18 in interest on deferred land sale payments and $1,750,000 invested for schools, showing far higher earnings under Republican administration and accusing Democrats of leaving funds idle. It notes total land department earnings rose under Republicans from 1906 onward and highlights key officials and institutional impacts.
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State Land Department
Idaho
State Land Board
Nepetthens
State Land Boards
Haz Trust
Heater Esata
Mts
Morrison
Mission of State Official Robert Lansdon Shaped by Service
Robert Lansdon, a native and representative from the Spanish-American War era, entered Idaho volunteers and rose from the ranks to non-commissioned officer. He taught in Washington county, became postmaster at Cambridge for three years, then was elected county assessor. Despite Washington county being Democratic, his majority reached 400 votes as he earned further honors from his party and was nominated and elected secretary of state after a Pocatello convention, winning despite opposition.
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Thomas
Hamer
Vermont
May
Hedding College
Bloomington Law School
St. Anthony
Idaho Volunteers
Spain
Philippines
Manila
Manus
Caloochan
Cebu
Otis
McKinsey
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Robert Lansdon
Washington County
Wards
Cambridge
Washington
Hils
Iied
Pocatello
State Auditor Candidate Biography Timeline
D Taylor born 1860, long resident since 1399 in Tiaho territory. He edited local papers for 30 years, held minor interests, and entered politics without solicitation, joining a Kootenal county ticket two decades ago. His rise culminated in nomination for state auditor after a statewide legislative push. His newspaper career kept him in touch with conditions across the state, fitting for the office.
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D. Taylor
Tiaho
Territory
Himelf
Kootenal
Tatluwad
Ant
Legiala
State Treasurer Career Moves and Conduct questioned
The article profiles a state treasurer with a long career including rail work and local office in New Perce county. It notes reelection in 1962 and two years as state treasurer, amid a fictitious charge that failed to tarnish his record. It highlights depositary law yields and contrasts with a predecessor, plus references to Washington, the Alene mining district, and current engineering practice in Wallace.
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Bartie
New Perce
Hie
Early career and political rise of a Western banker and senator
The text traces a financier’s ascent from a small community banker in California to Laan Washington and Wallace, where he became president of a major institution. It notes his role in railroad funding, support for Senator W. G. Hevburn, and his 1902 state senate election as well as a Chicago convention delegation.
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California
Laan
Washington
Wallace
Dake
O'Neil
Idaho's progress under Superintendent Brady in 1908
An 1908 Republican state committee document lauds Brady's administration in Idaho education and state governance. It credits expanded school capacity, higher attendance, and improvements to schoolhouses and capitol plans while criticizing Democratic land policy and touting population growth and agricultural gains.
Financial Report of the Last Republican Administration
Recapitulation shows balances in funds through Oct 1, 1906 and receipts and disbursements from Oct 1, 1905 to Sept 30, 1908. Hastings, treasurer of Idaho, certifies the records reflect the state accounts and funds held.
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Vernor
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
United States
Kansas
Kansas City
Brady
Leavenworth Normal College
Chicago
Marysville
Fort Hall F Dian Reservation
Fremont
Bingham Counties
Idaho Consolidated Power Company
American Falls
Labor
Congress
United States Senate
Senate
Supreme Court
James F. Airshie
The
Land Board
Lewis H. Sweetser
State Senate
University of In
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Minidoka
Ina
Swan Haven
Mer
Albion State Normal School
Burley Independent
Burley
D.C. McDougall
Petersburg
McDowell
Mulad
Oneids County
Etary
State Auditor
Federal Mining and Ranching Society
Free
Pew
Ura
Idahe
Publc
Bole
Wallace Derain
National Educational Association
Forsta
Erner Brady
Danette
Floneil
Republican State Central
Boles
Rox
Boise
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Hastings
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