Roosevelt Accepts Nomination Tender in 1912 Convention
In New York on February 25 1912 Theodore Roosevelt responds to a letter from nine Republican governors urging him to accept the presidential nomination. He states he will accept if extended and will adhere to the decision until the convention expresses its preference. The missive, sent from Roosevelt’s offices while he was away, emphasizes direct primaries and the people’s choice in nominating the GOP candidate.
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Roosevelt
Boston
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Willian E. Glass‘cock
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Chester Adrich
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Robert Bass
New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Joseph M. Carey
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyo
Chase S. Osborne
Michigan
Lansing Mich
Overnora Mest
Chicago
United States
School District Books Transferred Between Counties
John Hansen Ed Wadsworth and O. Robinson trustees of school district No. 10 visited Monday and Tuesday to arrange the transfer of district records from Bingham to Bonneville county.
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John Hansen
Wadsworth
O. Robinson
School Diatrict No. 10
Bingham
Bonneville County
Illustrated Idaho presents a beautiful February March edition
The February March issue of Illustrated Idaho is out with editor H K Silversmith and cartoonist N C Villeneuve, who visited the Upper Snake River towns, delivering features and portraits. They arrive in Blackfoot with a full page edition detailing progress across communities. The Utah Idaho Sugar Company in Blackfoot expands its factory workforce for an expected larger campaign.
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Illustrated
Idaho
H. K. Silversmith
N.C. Villeneuve
Upper
Snake J River Valley
Blackfoot
Tustlers
Utah
Idaho Sugar Company
Competition versus cooperation the drive of economic systems
A quoted critique argues competition is a ruthless force causing panics, sweatshops, child labor and evils that create vast inequality and cruel outcomes, while cooperation promises steadier conditions and more equal wealth distribution. The remark frames a stark choice between harsh competitive markets and cooperative economic models.
Attempted Jail Break Frustrated by Jackson
Last Saturday afternoon Deputy Sheriff Dave Jackson found James Sheldon and William Butler digging out bricks in the county jail rear wall. They planned to reach a stone vault wall in the courthouse, a slow escape. The pair, known for a Bowles store burglary, pleaded guilty to grand larceny and face years in Boise’s penitentiary. They are segregated in steel cages with private meals awaiting transport by the traveling guard. Washington reports Representative French introduced a bill to donate Lemhi Indian school lands and buildings to Idaho for use in a reform school.
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Dave Jackson
James Sheldon
William Butler
Gother
Court House
Bowles
DeKay
Pocatello
Aiir
Boise
Court House Happenings Record Mercer Warm Springs Trial
The case Jona Mercantile Co. v C L Myers of Aberdeen concluded Monday with the plaintiff awarded a $50 judgment for four potato diggers. Deed transfers listed include multiple properties in Idaho and surrounding counties among individuals and companies, detailing divisions of lands and business parcels.
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Jona Mercantile Company
Idaho Falls
C. L. Myers
Aberdeen
Myers
Joseph D. Muir
Albert G. Hampton
EBM. Progress Building Co
Blackfoot Merc. Co
W. C. Sutall
EBM
Malvina Anderson
Bingham County
Acres
Northwestern
Pacific Hypa
Marie Jensen
James Cobbley
A. G. Hampton
W. A. Goodwin
John H. Stander
Edward J. Turpin
Fredrick Codler
Jerome B. Bradley
Parson Manwaring
Houston
Ichi Co
Smith Returns From Official Business Trip
H. Smith arrived Tuesday morning from Salt Lake where he conducted official business for the Umar factory.
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H. Smith
Salt Lake
Umar
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