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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
1
Little Iva Childs six, of Shelley, was killed when Extra No 1019 freight struck her as she watched trains near the depot. Coroner's jury says crew did not exercise due watch. Body severed, funeral planned for Shelley today for H T Childs family.
Rev. Edwards of the Methodist and Rev. Jewell of the Baptist churches plan a large tabernacle in Blackfoot and urge February or March regional services led by evangelist Rev. George W. Taylor of Chicago with C. B. Lane as soloist and Mrs. Taylor as cornetist. The effort aims to spark spiritual and financial support toward building the edifice.
In Shelley a six year old girl was killed prompting chaos as two intoxicated men rode down the street and attempted to rope pedestrians. Marshal Parper arrested them after a gun misfire and they were placed in a box car jail but escaped during the night. Witnesses recall the incident as a wild west re-enactment and a grim flashback to pre irrigation days.
Discussion centers on whether Hawley appointees remain in office after the next general election. Judge McCarthy, appointed to fill McLane’s term, faces questions of term length under Idaho law. Governors and attorneys dispute whether the term ends with the next general election or in 1914 when statewide district judges are chosen.
The American declares triumph in industry and space conquest while a philosopher asks if speed and abundance bring happiness. The seer questions whether production gains equal nobility, challenging the era of mass goods and cheap labor with a moral critique.
Shippers orders removing intoxicating liquor shipments mark a change as railroads cease acting as collecting agents. Violating the new rule could incur a $500 fine under federal law. The crackdown follows guidance reviewed by George H. Smith, boosting compliance across staff.
Winnipeg dispatch reports eleven hundred Ulster natives volunteering to return to Ireland and take up arms if home rule passes. They condemn Winston Churchill for supporting home rule at Ulster hall, noting his father once fought against Irish self-government.
Jurors for the March term of the Sixth Judicial district listed by name. Deeds filed include Neila Peterson to Emma Hall and multiple transfers among Chris Frogner, W. Norrell, Thos Jones, John Nelson, and S. N. Cheney with descriptions of sections, townships, and ranges. Riverside townsite noted.
Mr and Mrs E M Kennedy and their children returned from a two month visit in California where they saw many former Blackfoot citizens. He notes drought and crop failures in parts of the state raise feed costs as shipments improve. He warns that though sunny, California is not ideal to live in and urges staying in Idaho.
A quotation from Switt praising practical, measurable work over political actions. It suggests that the person who can grow two ears of corn or two blades of grass where only one grew before would deserve better of mankind and do more for the country than all politicians combined.
Frederick Anderson an inmate from Basalt who worked in the asylum dining room disappeared after supper Wednesday night and was found crushed between tracks near Wapello by Extra Freight 1019. He was about seventy seven and an inquest by Coroner Peck will seek the exact cause of death. The freight likely killed him as it passed.
Last Monday the Optimist published its first issue and readers from across the county sent praise. The paper aims to publish eight pages weekly instead of four, to provide as much news as possible while growing its subscriber base. Ground Hog Day marks the calendar start of spring as weather hints guide work. Mrs Cassie Wright traveled to Idaho Falls to visit her daughter, Mrs Clifford Hayes.
The Brown-Hart company announces plans to discontinue the grocery department and remodel the interior to feature clothing, ready-to-wear dresses and dry goods. After reconfiguration the business will operate on a strictly cash basis to offer cheaper prices and better goods, aiming to be among the finest in Southeastern Idaho.
Joseph H. Cutler and B H Allred purchase the Blackfoot Mercantile Co. stock and building west of the post office. They plan a $20,000 stock of Moline and Oliver implements, with expansion to new quarters and a forthcoming corporation. The manager is Davis and development is seen as vital for Blackfoot’s trade.
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