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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1913

Page

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French Backing Solid for Canyon County Candidate

Ada and Canyon counties pledge strong support for C S French of Canyon county in a bid for the legislature. Backers dispute claims of discord and aim to organize quickly to secure French and Senator Borah’s reelection, with other counties ready to join.

Ada Canyon C. S. French Canyon County French Ada County Borah Connor Representative French Manitou Hotel All-Aic

Wilson Hopes for Simple Inauguration Walk to Capitol

Princeton January 1 Gov Woodrow Wilson voiced a desire for a modest inauguration walk from the White House to the Capitol to avoid a parade. He noted Jefferson’s simplicity and said crowds would likely force a parade, though he favors minimal pomp and plans to visit Washington March 3 and stay near the White House. He also reported resuming walks after illness as he returns to health.

Princeton N. J Woodrow Wilson White House Capitol Pennsylvania Avenue Jefferson Sulzer Albany Wilson Washington Mured

Taft to Receive One Dozen Fresh Eggs in Oregon Courtesy

An Oregon admirer, buoyed by the new Taft administration, plans to send President Taft twelve fresh eggs as a greeting. The gesture is coordinated through the newly inaugurated post system and reflects public enthusiasm for the administration.

Taft Portland Parjeels Post Oregon

Capital News Editors in Ada County Jail

Richard Story Sheridan and Broxon, editor and managing editor of the Capital News, were found guilty of contempt by Idaho's supreme court and sentenced to 10 days in Ada County Jail with a $500 fine. A. R. Cruzen faced the same verdict and fines, plus costs around $260. A penny-fund drive to pay fines was proposed, with Dow Dunning leading the effort and citing Henry George’s memorial monument as inspiration. The piece notes related fair exhibits and domestic science club organization for girls.

Supreme Court Richard Story Sheridan Evening Capital News and CO Broxon Supreme Court of the State of Idaho Ada County A. R. Cruzen Capital News Progressive Party Hon- Dow Dunning Meing Henry George Boxe

Taft will not send Goethals nomination to Senate

Washington notes that President Taft told Senator Brandegee he would not submit Colonel George W. Goethals for civil governor of the Panama canal zone due to Democratic Senate opposition. Brandegee investigated and found some Democrats doubting any immediate changes under the new administration. The president denied a prior understanding and warned against turning Goethals into a political football. Wilson likely faces forming a new zone government and tackling major administration issues. Governor Brady donates 3000 dollars to rural school clubs. Dean Carlyle announces plan to organize with firm financial backing, possibly prompting legislative appropriations. J A Hyghes to organize the clubs as sixty six thousand school children may join this rural program.

Washington Taft Brandegee Connecticut Senate George W. Goethals Panama Canal Zone Goethals Wilson James H. Brady Dean Carlyle University Iis J. A. Hyghes

Gets Estate After 20 Years Inheritance Awarded To Judge Kenneally

Probate Judge Kenneally of Idaho Falls Idaho is named heir to a 100000 estate left by William A Kinneally who died in Brooklyn fifty years ago An order signed by Supreme Court Justice Page confirms the award More than a hundred claimants sought the fortune over decades but only John Kenneally prevailed The claimant tied his claim to maternal information and notes that many identifying papers were burned in a Cleveland ore disaster in 1840.

Kenneally Idaho Falls Idaho William A. Kinneally Brooklyn Supreme Court Page John Kenneally Wiliam A. Kenneally

Writ of Superseders Signed This Morning

United States Circuit Court of Appeals issued a writ of superseders to stay the dynamite convicts' executions. Thirty two of the thirty three convicts were to be admitted to bail pending further action, as leaders employed counsel to seek the stay and bail. Herbert B. Hockin will not appeal.

United States Circuit Court of Appeala Saga Hecking Chicago United States Circuit Court of Appeals Indianapolis Herbert Hockin Court of Appeals

Millionaire Son Clark Buys Ball Room Dance Night

Charles W. Clark son of a Montana copper king entertained a party of friends in San Francisco by renting a ballroom for three hours after paying four thousand dollars for the venue officials report. Clark arrived from San Mateo with several automobiles and paid the tab with his checkbook.

Charley Clark Copper King San Francisco Charles W. Clark Montana San Mateo Clark

Asylum Visiting Hours Announced For Tuesdays and Thursdays

Visiting hours are from 10 a m to 12 m and 2 to 4 p m on Tuesdays and Thursdays. People from a distance may call at any time to see friends or relatives. The office will take subscriptions for any magazine or paper published.

Blackfeet association chief hunts markets in Texas and beyond

G W Carr, general manager of the Blackfeet Fruit Growers and Farmers Association, leaves for Texas Oklahoma and Kansas with six train cars of potatoes to open direct market routes. He aims to visit retailers, bypass middlemen, and build future outlets for association produce. Government parcels post expands nationwide as express companies consider auto delivery and rate reductions to compete. Interstate Commerce Commission reviews lower express rates to meet the new service.

G. W. Carr Blackfeet Fruit Growers & Farmers Association Texas Oklahoma Kansas Blackfoot Fruit Growers and Farmers Association United States Post Office Department Pendy Interstate Commerce Commission

Rebuilding the Burned 0.8 L. Car Shops in Pocatello

Contractor Pat Moran of Salt Lake is rebuilding the Short Line car shops destroyed by fire last fall, alongside a new $100,000 freight depot. Engineer F. J. Householder oversees Moran’s Utah Idaho work as weather delays slow progress, with plans to triple shop size later. the work aims to make Pocatello a repairs hub for Short Line and other railroads. In a separate note, William W. Earl and Nita Conger—both Idaho Falls residents—married in Ogden, as congratulatory notices circulate locally.

Pat Moran Salt Lake F. J. Householder Moran Utah Idaho Sbig Pocatello Union Pacific Conger Eari

Mid-Winter Excursions to California Begin

Low fares to San Francisco and Los Angeles with diverse routes advertised for January 21st. Rates and further particulars available through unit of April 1st and JG29M adv references.

San Francisco Los Angeles

Spectre of Fred Dubois aims for Idaho senate seat

Boise Jan 3 reports say Fred T Du Bois plans a push to win Democratic and Bull Moose support to reclaim the Idaho US Senate seat left by Weldon Heyburn. A split with Senator Perky over Mormon policy signals a possible alliance with insurgents to rally votes for future elections.

Boize Idaho Fred T. Dubois Washington D. C Boise Bull Moose United States Senate Weldon B. Heyburn Perky Mr. Dubois Dubois R. 8. Sheridan Capital News J. H. Gipson Bull Moose State Committee Democratic Party Bia Sheridan Gipson Senate Democrats Ball Moose Duboin

State Legislators and Politicians Rally at Capitol

A state capi tol gathering drew lawmakers and officials as Col Thos R Hamer of St Anthony John W Hart of Menan and Att J Wesley Holden of Idaho Falls traveled to Boise via Blackfoot. They were joined by Rep Peter G Johnston and the Fremont county delegation in solid support of Hamer bid for US senator. A local business ad offers a clubbing price on magazines with phone contact 209.

State State Capitol Thos. R. Hamer St. Anthony John W. Hart Menan J. Wesley Holden Idaho Falls Blackfoot Boise Peter G. Johnston Hamer United States Freemont County

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