Primary Direct Ballot System Details and Benches
The text describes a peculiar direct primary law requiring voters to state ballot choice, with non partisan judicial candidates and two votes per seat. It explains party designation removal from bench races, the three ballot columns, and the process to select top two contenders for each judicial position. An adjacent classified line advertises a three room house for sale at 3538 University Ave with terms offered.
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Supreme Bench
Thi
University Ave
W. & McVicar
Optimist Office
Political Announcements Charges for County Office Candidates
The Optimist will publish all candidate names for office under the Political Announcements heading from the announcement date until the primary election on September 1. A fee of five dollars will be charged for all candidates seeking county office.
Sheriff of Bingham County Announces renomination bid
A notice states that the incumbent sheriff will seek renomination at the Republican primary on September 1, 1914. He thanks the voters for past support and pledges to discharge duties with dispatch and impartiality if re elected.
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Bingham County
Republican’ Party
Roy Palmer for Sheriff in Bingham County
Roy Palmer announces his candidacy for sheriff of Bingham County. He pledges prompt and efficient duty, impartial law enforcement, and compliance with the oath, signaling a later release of his platform aligned with Republican principles.
District Judge Announcement From Idaho Candidate
Veteran of Brogham Custer and Lemhi counties announces candidacy for Sixth Judicial District Judge in Blackfoot Idaho. Born 1871 and admitted to practice March 1896 with law since November 1904. Promises fair interpretation of laws to promote justice and equity and worthy trust.
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Brogham
Custer
Lemhi
Idaho
Ths
Blackfoot
Legislative Department
Cowen Announces Candidacy for Sixth Judicial District Seat
Pred J Cowen, after twenty two years in private practice and a Spanish American War service, announces his bid for the Sixth Judicial District bench. He cites efficiency, fair trials, and broad support from the bar and community, noting Judge Stevens’ decision not to seek reelection. He aims to serve two terms if elected and asks voters for support at the September 1, 1914 primary.
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Sixth Judicial District
Stevens
Shenanda
Lemhi
Pred
J. Cowen
G F Hansbrough Announces Candidacy for Sixth Idaho Judge
G F Hansbrough declares candidacy for Judge of the Sixth Judicial District Idaho. With twenty years of legal practice he promises to handle matters impartially and diligently if nominated and elected, subject to September primaries.
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Sixth Judicial District
Idaho
G. F. Hansbrough
James E Goop declares candidacy for Idaho district judge
James E Goop announces in a public letter his bid for district judge in the Sixth Idaho Judicial District covering Bingham Custer and Lander counties subject to the September 1 1914 primary. He pledges fair impartial court service and equal justice and thanks Bingham County for past support.
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Bingham
Custer
Lambi
Idaho
Bingham County
James E. Goop
John H Pa dgham District Judge candidacy
The speaker announces candidacy for District Judge in the Sixth Judicial District of Idaho. He pledges service and strict economy in court administration, citing over thirty years of active legal practice and readiness to perform all duties of the office.
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Tha ‘Sixth Judicial District
Idaho
Sixth Judicial District
John H- Padgham
Brady Defends Indians and Presses Idaho Irrigation Relief
Washington correspondence reports Senator Brady challenging eastern critics of Indian aid and urging quicker irrigation relief for Idaho settlers. He cited delays, water shortages, and inequities on government projects, urging workable, cost effective solutions and equal protection for white settlers. Amendments to boost Fort Hall support, fortify Fort Hall Sanitorium, and raise irrigation funding passed the Senate. Borah blocked a water rights provision under state law.
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Senate
Congress
Brady
Indiana
Idaho
West
House
Fort Hall
Fort, Lapwai
Nez Perce Agency
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Borah
Horton Loses Brother in Beloved Montpelier Echo
Jerry Horton born in England in 1863 died recently leaving a life shaped by railroading service. He came to the United States as a youth and worked for Union Pacific in the bridge department before joining Oregon Short Line as a fireman. He moved to Montpelier 27 years ago last May, then served as hostler for many years. He was a member of the Bic.
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Jerry Horton
England
United States
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Oregon Short Line
Montpelier
Hostler
Theiere
Bic
Hope For Lost River Project Advances In Idaho
Big Lost river irrigation moves toward completion with Boise Statesman forecasting the finest statewide system. Informal talks in Governor Haines office include H Wattis of Utah Construction, James E. Clinton ex-receiver, State Engineer King, and others. Wattis signals readiness to start when river flow allows, seeks contract fixes, bonds, and longer payment terms to ensure adequate water for settlers.
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Big Lost River
Boise Statesman
Haines
H. Wattis
Utah Construction Company
Salt Lake
James E. Clinton
Big Lost River Irrigation Company
King
Peterson
Gifford
W. F. Rathburn
Frank C. Horn
Wattin
Wattis
Groveland Dinner Party Honors Thomsen Family
Mr and Mrs Thomas Thomsen and daughter Anna hosted a large dinner at their Groveland home on Sunday June 21 with many guests from Riverside Moreland and neighboring towns. Guests names include Sorensen Hendricksen Peter sen Christiansen Thouts en Christian sen Dahman Moyer Jensen Thomsen and several others. An elegant supper followed by guests departing with warm wishes for days ahead.
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Thomas Thomsen
Anna
Groveland
Sorensen
Riverside
Hendricksen
Helen
Florence
Wilma
P. T. Petersen
Sam
Andrew
P. C. Christiansen
Jentiaren
Christian
Athel
Phoeba Nelson
Irene
Margaret Johnson
Bessie
Roy Thomsen
Blackfoot Land Talks and Local News Recap
Rich Mr and Mrs J D Brown and Mr and Mrs Obsediah Campbell were in Blackfoot on land business Wednesday. W H Scott postmaster at Pingrie plans to resign, patrons met to recommend a successor, John Carman named for recommendation. Richard Woody and wife visiting from Pocatello. George E Campbell visited Blackfoot. E E Thompson away in Salt Lake. Mrs Chas Rich visited Blackfoot friends last week. Chamberlains Colic Remedy praised by J N Galloway of Stewart SC.
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J. D. Brown
Obsediah Campbell
W. G. Davidson
Blackfoot
W. H. Scott
Pingrie
Frank Bales
John Carman
Richard Woody
Poctello
George E. Campbell
E. E. Thompson
Salt Lake
Chas, Rich
Chamberlain
Galloway
Stewart
Eagleson Seeks State Treasurer Post on Republican Ticket
John W. Eagleson of Bege tours the state as a Republican candidate for state treasurer. With 19 years in banking and business, he has four years as county treasurer. Atttorney L. R. Thomas, a longtime acquaintance, gives strong support for his bid.
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Moscow
Idaho
Lewis
Haynes
John W. Eagleson
Bege
Eagleson
Adm
L. R. Thomas
Keefer and Anderson United in Marriage at Home
Andrew H. Keefer and Eliza B. Anderson were married on Saturday at 8 o'clock at the home of George Mills on South Water Avenue. Dr J J Datton of the Presbyterian church performed the ceremony. Relatives and friends attended and the couple will reside in the city.
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Andrew H. Keefer
Eliza B. Anderson
George Mills
South Water Avenue
J. J. Datton
Presbyterian Church
Parcel Post Rates and Lodge Notices
Parcel post rate table outlines zone based pound charges with rules for odd pounds and added constants. The document also notes Lodge Rebecca meetings every second and fourth Tuesday in Odd Fellows Hall with officers listed.
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Rebecca
F. Hall
Mre
BR. T. Musseter
Noblemer
Florence
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Roy” Palmer
Blackfoot Mercantile Company, Ltd
Thia
McVicar
Bayle
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Washington
M. E. Lew Is
Horton
Hope For Lost River
McVicar's
Dancing Academy Boyle
Treas
Keefer-Anderson
Conte
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