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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1913

Page

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Deplorable conditions at the Idaho asylum debated

A critique of overcrowding at the Idaho asylum notes unsafe health and fear of inmate violence. The board plans to add eighteen rooms funded by farm profits while accusing legislators of waste. It urges voters to demand relief and critiques officials for misdirected spending. Blackfoot ball result heads another, brief item.

Five Peter Bradovitch J. H. Deereeee Et Board Saha Tooms Idaho

What Every Man Knows By Herbert Kaufman

An exhortation on male responsibility and the social punishment of sexual misconduct. It decries the harm caused to women, portrays a lifetime of guilt for the man, and warns that mercy remains with the victim while judgment awaits the offender. The piece frames the issue as a moral imperative and social warning.

Hell

Dick Macguire Was Not Tried

R J Macguire a Shelley druggist is under bond for selling intoxicating liquors on three counts. His trial was set for the term of court just adjourned but circumstances prevented the trial. The district court convened May 19 and Macguire’s attorney was called away to Portland on business. Sheriff Jones urged him to come to Blackfoot to plea. The attorney returned to Shelley, entered a bill of exceptions, and Macguire did not appear. Judge Stevens overruled the exceptions and the trial was rescheduled for June 20. On June 19 Macguire came to Blackfoot but suffered appendicitis and was hospitalized. The jury was dismissed June 28 and Macguire returned home June 29. He was not fully well but recovering. No operation occurred.

R. J. Macguire District Court of the Sixth Judicial District Macguire Portland Ore W. R. Jones Blackfoot

Byrd Trego Sentenced Five to Twenty Five Years

Byrd Trego jailed for a statutory offense after a trial at this term of court. Judge J M Stevens imposed a five to twenty five year sentence in the state penitentiary. Trego gave notice of appeal. Meanwhile a separate health item reports Mrs Ed Boyle in Idaho Falls undergoing a dangerous operation to save her life. Doctors Patrie and Cline describe initial grim outlook but note gradual recovery and family joy.

Byrd Trego J- M. Stevens Mr. Trego W. E Patrie Cline Idaho Falls Ed. Boyle

Mrs Quantrell Undergoes Operation at St Mark's Hospital

Mrs A D Quantrell, under Dr Behle of Salt Lake, was operated on this week in St Mark's hospital for an affected head nerve. She remained in serious condition but is recovering as rapidly as could be expected.

A. D Quantrell Behle Salt Lake St. Mark's Hospital

Horse Thief Taken After Chase From Monida to Miner Creek

Local officers chased a horse thief from Monida country who stole two horses and saddles. Mack Ray followed the trail to Wapello and Miner Creek, where he found the suspect named Laughter in a sheep camp. Ray forced him to mount and led him back toward the railroad, returning him to his home country.

Monida Mack Ray Miner Creek Ray

Ben King Killed at Winter Burn Pa June 21

His brother Killen J. E. King received word last week that Ben King was killed at Winter Burn Pennsylvania on June 21. No cause given for the sad event. A large delegation from Bingham county will attend the National Educational Association meeting in Salt Lake next week. Blackfoot attendees include County Superintendent Alice hb, Prof. J. C. Lewis and family, Mrs. Lulu Smith, Alma and Lilie Anderson, Puss Wright, Mrs. Woodruff, Alba Quillen, Mr. and Mrs Bean.

Killen J. E. King Ben King Winter Burn Salt Lake Bingham County National Educational Association Blackfoot Alice Hb J. C. Lewis Lulu Smith Alma Lilie Anderson Puss Wright Woodruff Alba Quillen Bean

Beakley v Optimist case ends with defense verdict

The trial against William A Beakley a disbarred 1912 lawyer sued the Optimist Publishing Co and Karl P Brown for 10000 damages to his character over campaign articles. Witnesses testified Beakley did not know of the Aberdeen Times article nor write it. The jury returned a verdict for the defense after a lengthy proceeding questioning Beakley’s truthfulness and the newspaper’s freedom of the press.

William A. Beakley Optimist Publishing Company Karl P. Brown District Court Messrs. Montague N. J. Thorstenburg Jed Taylor C. S- Dalton David Wheeler H. R. Boice Dick Stevens Co. L Myers H. D. Glassiurp Lou Neal J. F. Lewis Col. Fugate A. 8. Dickinson Hanebrough& Gagan W. A. Lee Beebe Dickinson Aberdeen Timea Tower Brother Toner the Times Toner Beakley Willie Jaune Alfred Budge Fifth Judicial District Ates Younle B. H. Allred Allred Blackfoot C. ¥. Fisher Standrod Bank A EH. A. Doud J. G. Bond Jos. LaCour Noscar Davis Ivan L. Jensen J. H. Early W. E. Patrie Col. W. Orr Chapman Ahyster J. A. Toner Notone N. J. Thorntenberg L. H. Neal C. 8. Dalton Co. L. Myers R. W. Stevens M. A. Fugate H. R. Boles

Hyde Takes Charge as Superintendent at Asylum

Dr. Hyde, of Orexburg, assumed the superintendency of the city asylum on July 1, during the board’s session for purchasing supplies and improving buildings. He has extensive medical practice, a kindly heart, and a strong commitment to alleviate suffering of the patients under his care.

Hyde Orexburg

Savings Bank Advertisement with Interest Note

Loans and Discounts 547118.28 Banking House and Fixtures 27497.73 Other Real Estate 20823.09 Cash and Light Exchange 173696.39 Capital Stock 100000.00 Surplus and Profits 48857.22 Deposits 625278.27 Total 769135.49 We pay 4 per cent in our savings department. One Dollar will start an account. Interest compounded quarterly.

Eevees

Taxpayers urged to file exemption claims now

Notice to taxpayers informs all property holders under exemption claims of the new law to file immediately. Includes widows orphans and Civil War veterans. Issued by H. H. Grimmett, Assessor and Collector.

H. H. Grimmett

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Moss Asylum Board Blafoot Pocatello A. B. Richards Dr. Hoover Millick Block Pearson & Company Royal Baking Powder Schepps Coca Herbert Kaufman Woman's World Dick Macguire R. A. Palmer Lost River Palmer Warm River Bear Lake First National Bank United States Blackfoot, Idaho U. S Alex Younie E. M. Kennedy J. M S. L. Reece Cashier C. E. Boyle Idaho Faille Hospital A. D. Quantrell Beecam County G. H. Hansbrough Preas U.S D. W. Standrod& CO New U. S. L. Depot Hayes Parkinson Realty and Investment Co Blackfoot, Idah
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