Lincoln County 1912 Republican and Democratic Platforms
Republican platform items pledge honest economical administration and progressivism, support for Senator Borah and public utilities, road building, and wage fiscal restraint. Democratic platform endorses Wilson and Hawley, calls for tax savings, equal justice, county reform, biennial elections, corruption-acting laws, and a constitutional convention for modern needs.
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Republican Party
Congress
United States
Borah
Commonwealth
F. Borden
Leah M. Burnside
Lincoln County
Idaho
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
James H.hawley
Qash
Hawley
State Land Board
James Bothwell
Bothwell
Freeman
Waint
R. H. Stevenson
W. J H. Cannon
New Catholic Priest Appointed in Shoshone Idaho
Rev Nicholas F P Wirteberger has been designated by the Idaho bishop to take charge of the local Catholic Church. He conducted his first mass here last Friday and is described as a young native American graduate of a prominent Catholic institution in Columbus Ohio.
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Nicholas FP
Wirteberger
Idaho
Shoshone
Father Wirteberger
Columbus
Ohio
Hailey Fire Destroys Postoffice Dry Goods Store
A major blaze in Hailey last night destroyed the post office a dry goods store a barber shop and one saloon. The fire began at the rear of the post office where all but the safe contents were lost. Postmaster Joe Fuld reported to Postmaster E H Miles for temporary supplies. Insurance on Fuld’s losses stands at 1400, with the other losses proportionately heavy. Water supply issues and delayed fire response hampered efforts. If only fragments readable, summarize the most readable facts anyway
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Hailey
Uiere
Joe Fuld
E. H. Miles
Miles
Jthe
Shoshone
Fuld
Trials Begin in Weaver Case in Idaho Court
The District Court under Judge Walters is busy with trial assignments and pretrial hearings for upcoming cases. The Ray Weaver murder case, involving Lena Spears, is set to begin next Monday with Deputy Sheriff Chapman gathering witnesses in Twin Falls and Sheriff Zug completing juror subpoenas. Prosecutor Bothwell, preparing for a Democratic Attorney General bid, plans a broad speaking tour after a week at court.
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Walters
Ray Weaver
Weaver
Lena Spears
Chapman
Twin Falls
Zug
Bothwell
Pocatello
Idaho
Mail Auto Burned Near Willow Creek
Hailey September report of a seven passenger mail vehicle catching fire on Soldier road two and a half miles west of Willow Creek near Blaine schoolhouse. Driver W J Burns saved the mail despite injuries. loss about 1200 dollars. gasoline leak blamed. Furcht Fowler and Stinson Auto Co sent replacement car and mail was delivered to town.
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Hailey
Soldier Road
Willow Creek
Blaine
Mags
W. J. Burns
Gorval
Furcht, Fowler and Stinson Auto Company
European weather ruin crops as travelers report
Edgar Smith, a Pocatello native now a civil engineer in Stockton, and his parents touring Europe report widespread crop ruin across Europe and England due to persistent cold and rain. In Northern Germany oats stand in shocks, Norway and Sweden farmers dry grain on fences, and French and German resorts close early. They plan to leave England on October 4 for the U. S.
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Europe
England
Germany
Norway
Sweden
France
U. S.A
Judge Fuller's California trip recalls John Campbell ties
Probate Judge J. L. Fuller returns from the Los Angeles encampment of veterans where he met John P. Campbell. The account praises Campbell's health and a 75000? annual income from an orange orchard. Campbell, formerly Logan County Sheriff, is noted for long service and a wide circle of friends.
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J. L. Fuller
Los Angeles
Shoshone
California
John P. Campbell
Campbell
Judge Puller
Orange Country
Logan County
Idaho
Stratton Hill Wedding in Shoshone Details
Oscar Stratton wed Miss Martha Hill at Mrs Hill’s residence in Shoshone. Rev Willard H Roots officiated as blue and white decorations and white astor bouquet highlighted the ceremony. Groom from New York plans western relocation. bride respected Shoshone resident. A Boise trip followed. License issued for Gilbert Patterson and Clara Miller of Gooding.
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Oscar Stratton
Martha Hill
H. J. Hill
West
Boise
Gilbert Patterson
Clara Miller
Gooding
Congress Suffers No Death Bed Repentance Observed
A concise reflection notes that Congress showed no last minute change of heart over issues and comments on deceptive age claims by women versus income misstatements by men, underscoring public skepticism of political sincerity.
Homicide in Farmers Duel Ends Fatal on Willow Creek
Halley Sept 18 A man named Templeton was instantly killed in a duel with Willis Stevenson on Willow Creek. Templeton, a newcomer, was not well known, while Stevenson, a well-to-do old resident, owned two ranches and had sold a neighboring ranch to Templeton. After tensions over divorce and a private dispute, Stevenson allegedly shot Templeton in the head with a rifle as Templeton rode up. Stevenson is held for murder.
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Halley
Templeton
Willis Stevenson
Willow Creek
Stevenson
Weazels
Clyde Senter Ends Life in Boise Hospital
Old Shoshone residents recall the Senter family. Clyde Senter, 30, a former clerk, killed himself with a pocket knife in St Luke's hospital Boise after riotous living and alcohol. George Tibbets cared for him as he fretted, smoked, and finally slashed his throat. Train-vehicle crash near Ontario involved Randall Sage and two women. board exonerated all railroad personnel, noting proper whistle signals and emergency braking. Fair dates listed as Oct 1-3.
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Shoshone
Senter
Colonel Almond Sr. Senter
Berkley Gas
Clyde
St. Luke’s Hospital
Boise
George Tibbets
Tibbets
Ontario
Randall Sage
Lavina Boswell
Rt. C. Horninge
Pioneering Way for Good Roads
The article details the start of systematic road improvements in Shoshone district led by Senator F. W. Gooding. Mark L. Kidwell directs a team to cut a new crossing over lava beds toward the Big Wood river, shortening travel to fertile lands. A steel bridge over the river near the Novinger Darrah ranch is planned with bids called. local gravel sources and coop support are highlighted, with four miles slated for early construction and ongoing improvements to follow.
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Shoshone
Wich
F. W. Gooding
Gooding
Newman and Wallace
Mark L. Kidwell
Big Wood
Big Wood River
Novinger- Darrah Lower Ranch House
5. Smith
Making of Good New American Citizens
Naturalization hearings before Judge Walters admitted six new citizens to full membership in the grand lodge of Uncle Sam. Named were Joseph Pitts Heyburn Manuel Pereira Shoshone Joseph B Turner Dietrich Soren P Larsen Rupert James W Green Jerome and Charles Finlayson Shoshone. Actions for Antone Boosiger deferred to September 27 with petitions filed for Andrew E Munson Ernest Hanson Peter Ellsworth August Schroeder Elisha Welch. Declaration papers were made out for John Jacob son Ray H Sehilington Dionysius B Kountanis and George J Ghiouldasky. The Turk named seeks to end his days in America. others hail from Canada England Ireland and Germany.
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Walters
Grand Lodge
Uncle Sam
Joseph Pitts
Heyburn
Manual A. Pereira
Shoshone
Joseph BD
Turner
Dietrich
Soren P. Larsen
Rupert
James W. Green
Jerome
Charles Finlayson
Antone Boosiger
Andrew E. Munson
Earnest A. Hanson
Peter L. Ellsworth
August Schroeder
Elisha Welch
John Jacobson
Ray H. Sehilington
Dionnysius B. Kountanis
George J.ghiouldasky
Canada
England
Ireland
Germany
Great Game Ball at County Fair Matches Shoshone vs. Rupert Teams
A feature at the county fair highlights a baseball game between Shoshone and top county teams from Rupert. Rupert is noted as the season leaders of Southern Iowa country. The event promises strong competition and local interest.
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Rupert
Ioaha
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Campaige
Coin County
State of
NEW Catholic
Judge Fuller
Witte John PP. Campbell
Stratton-Hill
Clyde Senter
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