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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
2
Fragmented text weaves a poem urging a break from daily cares and business to enjoy summer’s hues and nature. It then shifts to a legal crime notice about Dr. Arthur Waite in New York City, accused of murdering his father in law and poisoning others, with references to immigrant labor and a Woodrow Wilson quote on immigrants.
Boise May 24 The Democratic convention gossip centers on Governor Alex Alexanders subservience to Capital News editors Bronxon and Scholtz. Reported state printing contracts show Capital News receiving substantial fees from numerous departments, with little regard for party balance or profit to other printers.
A garbled excerpt shows names and phrases suggesting a dated communication or note. The legible bits reference people and places in a distorted stream of text, with unclear meaning and no coherent event or outcome to report.
Paul May 20 James J. Hill died at his Summit avenue home after a long illness from bowel trouble infection. Family members and Hill's secretary were at the bedside. Hill, owner of vast railroad and finance interests, helped shape Great Northern and First National Bank of St Paul, built regional wealth, and leaves executors Louis Will and Northwestern Trust. Funeral expected at St Paul cathedral.
Helen Quinlan offers race and scale friendly shampooing and manicuring services by appointment at 495 Stout Ave. Phone 154. Ad reflects local classifieds style for a small business listing.
A wavering transcript captures a political tour through the national capital with mentions of Wilson and the Republican ticket. The speaker condemns cross country campaigning, urges party unity, and warns of partisan attacks while noting tensions before the St Louis convention.
A survey outlines party shifts as voters favor Republican candidates in November. Analysts note strong support for the Republican banner in both states, with indications of broad backing among key blocs despite administration criticism. The piece also touches on U S Geological Survey findings on graphite demand during wartime and mining developments in Alabama and Texas beginning in 1915.
In a overheated morning exchange, President Wilson and Speaker Champ Clark meet in a crowded elevator. They joke about the heat as war economics loom, noting industry strain and the push toward adjournment as pressures rise.
A historical article fragment claims Japan and European powers plan trade shifts while the United States is left out of a Paris conference. It notes Germany and Austria preparing a tariff aligned bloc and hints at U S responses amid ongoing economic tensions and political figures like McAdoo traveling.
The article criticizes 1915 Democratic lawmakers like Yeary Redfield for utopian legislation while Congress withholds suitable foreign trade funding. It notes President Wilson moving between ideas in pursuit of re-election amid global economic upheaval. It mentions Mr and Mrs Mays and family driving to St Anthony on Monday to spend the day.
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