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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1912

Page

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Ohio for President Taft wins six Taft delegates

Columbus Ohio June 4 Taft won six at large delegates to the Republican national convention by a vote of 390 to 362 The convention recesses until July 2 to name the state ticket Taft delegates include Senator Theodore E Burton Harry M Daugherty Warren G Harding Charter P Taft Arthur I Vorga and D J Cable Roosevelt recalls a harsh remark about the Ohio result and Taft's Ohio victory is noted Roosevelt says he will refer to his prior statement. Sioux Falls S D June 6 Roosevelt expected to lead in presidential preference. Taft likely third La Follette strong in some counties. Clark delegates on the ballot and a possible division if Wilson wins.

Columbus Ohio Taft Theodore E. Burton Harry M. Daugherty Warren Harding Charter P. Taft Arthur I. Vorga D. J. Cable Cleveland Roosevelt Warren G. Harthy New York Sioux Falls LaFollettee Clark Wilson

Republican Platform Convention Set for June 25 in Boise

State party leaders call a statewide platform convention in Boise on June 25 to adopt Idaho Republican principles for the 1912 campaign. Delegates from counties will be chosen June 11 based on state representative totals, with Ada and Canyon among leading counties. No proxies allowed.

Idaho Republican State Central Committee of Boise Republican Party of Republican Central Committees Repubican Ada Adams Bannock Bear Lake Bingham Blaine Bonner Bonnyville Canyon Cassia

Will Return to the Grove City and Blackfoot

A Grace Idaho veterinary surgeon and dentist Dr Turner plans to return to Blackfoot to establish a practice or purchase land for a concrete building. He recently bought an operating table in New York and two fast horses for use on the circuit this fall. The Knights of Pythias in Blackfoot prep for a large event on June seventeenth with a DO K K rank conferral, parade, and banquet. In New York, Mayor Gaynor's memorial committee meets to discuss Titanic victims memorial ideas.

P. Turner Grace Idaho Ctty Turner Blackfoot New York East Lodge of Knights of Pythias DO. K. K Gaynor

Robert Keddie Ends His Life in Barn Tragedy

Robert Keddie of the firm Keddie St Laurent hanged himself in the barn at his Idaho Falls home last night. The body was found by partner St Laurent after a search this morning. Officials say temporary insanity from financial worries likely led to the death. he left a wife and two children and had recently moved from Selkirk Scotland to Idaho Falls. He was connected with the Masonic lodge of Selkirk. Idaho Falls Post, June 4.

Robert Keddie Keddie @ St. Laurent Mr. Keddie Mr. St. Laurent St. Laurent Masonic Lodge Selkirk Scotland Idaho Falls Post

Whitney brothers rumored crossing Idaho falls on westward trek

Local officers believe the Whitney brothers passed near Idaho Falls and crossed the Snake River at Woodville bridge en route to their old stamping grounds near Council Idaho. A rancher Col thorpe reported two armed men who resembled the Whitneys, prompting sheriff and posse alerts. The tale suggests they move by night, hide by day, and seek Cornel for shelter with possible aid from longtime friends. The piece also notes Central meat market installing Toledo Electric scale for weighing meat.

Whitney Brothers Idaho Falls Snake River Woodville Council Idaho Idaho Fallls Post Colthorpe Sheriff Whittneys Hugh Whitney Cornel

Colwell Married Dora Irene Carter to H M Colwell

Mrs Mary Carter of Sheridan Montana announced this week the marriage of her daughter Dora Irene to H M Colwell on Saturday last Colwell is a former local employee now editor and manager of the Madisonian published in Virginia City Montana He has a large circle of friends in Blackfoot

Mary Carter Sherdan Mont Haa Dora Irene H. M.colwell Colwell The Madisonian Virginia City Montana

Idaho Democrats Favor Champ Clark at Coeur d Alene Convention

Idaho Democrats rally for Champ Clark with Frank Moore named temporary chair and George Hil secretary at Coeur d Alene convention. Delegates slated to support Clark at Baltimore. factional fight anticipated between Dubois and anti Dubois over national committeemen. Hawley and others travel from Boise amid hopes for a loyal Democratic sweep.

Coeur - Alane Ida Frank Moore Latah County George Hil Fremont Champ Clark Boise James H. Hawley John Nugent Perky Frank Kinyon Coeur - Alene Lewiston Idaho Baltimore United States Hawley William B. Borah

John M Haines keeps get acquainted trip through Idaho

John M. Haines of Boise, a Republican governor candidate, passed Blackfoot on a get acquainted trip en route to the upper valley. He had visited last week, then returned home for important business matters. Mrs. Jessie Wood hosted a June 3 gathering for Marguerite Smith’s eleventh birthday with games and gifts. Marguerite will return to American Falls with her mother Eva B. Smith Wednesday.

John M. Haines Boise Blackfoot Jessie Wood Marguerite Smith Marguerite Juneara American Falls Eva B. Smith

Lewiston Normal Invites Critisicm Over Out-of-State Printing

The Lewiston state normal issues invitations for its annual commencement exercises. Critics note that printing was done outside Idaho, questioning the cost and quality. The school, funded by Idaho money and residents, faces scrutiny over outsourcing.

Lewiston State Normal Idaho Idaho Money

Knights of Pythias Gain New Knights at Banquet

At the regular meeting five candidates were knighted by the Knights of Pythias last Tuesday evening. T. A. Hayes Ollie Farmer Tommie Taylor Steve Larsen and Leo Phelps joined after the initiatory work a large crowd from Hoss Fork attended and a social session with a big banquet followed.

Knights of Pythias K. P T. A. Hayes Ollie Farmer Tommie Taylor Steve Larsen Leo Phelps Hoss Fork Lodge

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