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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1913

Page

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Ex Senator Dubois named lobbyist by Poindexter charge

Washington notes say Idaho ex Senator Fred T Dubois was accused by Senator Poindexter of lobbying for Idaho lead producers though Poindexter later retracted the charge and Dubois demanded a public retraction Poindexter then corrected testimony and withdrew the Dubois name from potential influence cases along with other lobby discussions and a ten thousand damage suit and local court outcomes.

Fred T. Dubois Washington Idaho Fred T.dubois Senate Tobby Investigation Committee Poindexter Dubois Fred Duboin Hova Congress Senator Dubois

Appeal to Supreme Court Granted in Buck's Stove Case

Washington June 20 Chief Justice White granted yesterday an appeal to the supreme court for Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison labor leaders convicted of contempt of court in the Buck's Stove & Range case. The appeal will be heard after October. The three officials were held in contempt by the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia for violating an injunction against boycotting Buck's Stove & Range. Helena Mont June 19 Radical changes in bridge contract letting proposed by the committee on bridges at the conference between the state highway commission and county surveyors. It was recommended that no contracts be let by any county without approval and that the commission determine labor and material costs so contractors do not profit more than 20 percent. The committee declared contractor profits excessive.

Dr. Baugh Portland California Washington White Supreme Court Samuel Gompers John Mitchell Frank Morrison Buck's Stove & Range Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Buck's Stove & Range Company Helena Mont Committee On Bridges State Highway Commission

Social events in Blackfoot celebrate Mrs Pyle and music

Mrs Franklin Pyle visited Blackfoot and attended a bridge party hosted by Mrs J C Millick with pink white decor and prizes for five tables. Miss Midge Smith hosted a birthday of Miss Helen Chase and Miss Helen Lightner with embroidery and a peanut contest. Mrs Fred T Dubois entertained for Mr and Mrs John G Brown with roses and peonies and bridge five hundred prizes. A Kensington for Mrs F S Pyle featured vocal performances by local artists and a large afternoon gathering. Fraulein Franziska Raabe married Harold N Parkinson at the Temple. they will reside in Blackfoot after a short trip. The piece notes Parkinson’s standing in Blackfoot society and mentions their honeymoon route.

Franklin Pyle Blackfoot San Francisco J. C. Millick Brethan J. A. Johnson Pyle Charlotte Rae Boyd Robert Boyd Aldrich George Holbrook Midge Smith Smith Ranch Helen Chase Salmon Helen Lightner San Diego Grace Thomas Fred T. Dubois John G. Brown Curtis Hart Christ Brown Dubois Hidredge Layland Gagan Good Austin D. H. Biethan B- W. Holbrook Miss Biethan Kensington F. 5. Pyle Biethan Mra Reese Mra. Dygart Richeson Land Puss Wright Holbrook Fraulein Franziska Raabe Germany L. D Harold N. Parkinson Idaho Utah Ogden Logan Deseret Evening News Hyrum Preston Parks Logan Tabernacle

Justice Restores Reputation of Smeared Official

A public figure previously linked to tariff matters is cleared after new information shows the prior associations were incorrect. The speaker acknowledges an injustice in naming him and expresses satisfaction that the tariff-related accusations were unfounded.

Notice to taxpayers under new exemption law filed promptly

Taxpayers with property seeking exemption under the new law should file their claims at once. The notice also invites widows, orphans, and Civil War veterans to apply. Issued by H. H. Grimmett, Assessor and Collector, 1212 Ju3.

H. H. Grimmett

State Laws Will Punish Interstate Traffickers in Intoxicanta

June 19 Webb law barring interstate liquor shipments into dry states is not a criminal statute, says Attorney General McReynolds. It imposes no penalty. its aim is to enable state laws to govern intoxicants moving in commerce between states. This marks the first Justice Department reading of the Webb Act, previously struck down by Taft and Wickersham. The federal government is not required to enforce a penalty lacking a provision, leaving interstate commerce as outlawed to state action, with Supreme Court review possible.

Washington Webb United States McReynolds Aquora Departmen of Justice Taft Wickersham McReynold United States Supreme Court

Patented New Plow Aims to Aid Dry Farming

Lem Brown, a Cambridge Idaho dry farmer, nears completion of a reversible gang plow patent. Designed to resist overturning on steep hills with a sharp rim on the wheel and a solid rear furrow wheel. E H Swisher, noted local dry farmer, backs the patent and seeks protection in seven foreign countries.

Cambridge Ida Lem Brown E. H. Swisher

Wilson to Sign Sundry Civil Bill Limiting Prosecutions

President Wilson will sign the sundry civil appropriation bill with a provision barring funds to prosecute labor unions and farmers organizations under the anti trust law. Senator Borah cites Oregon homesteader hardship on three year cultivation and urges public lands action to allow cultivation alternatives and land improvements. Clean, soft cotton rags requested at the Optimist office.

Wilson Washington Cab Net White House Senator Borah Senate Oregon Borah Public Lands Commission

Bank Financials and Savings Offer This Quarter

Loans and discounts 547118.28. Banking house and fixtures 27497.73. Other real estate 20823.09. Cash and light exchange 173696.39. Liabilities capital stock 100000.00 surplus and profits 43857.22 deposits 625278.27. Total liabilities and capital 9769 135.49. We pay 4 percent in our savings department. One dollar starts an account. Interest compounded quarterly.

Cash and Light Exchange

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Daho Ohio Butler North Carolina Senator Walsh Secretary of the Interior James R. Garfield Adame Colorado Elliott Northern Pacific Railway Walshedad W- A. Beakley The Optimist Publishing Co Karl P. Brown District Court A. 8. Dickinson Hansbrough & Gagton W. A. Lee C. S. Beebe A. B. Richards Dr. Hoover Millick Block Pearson & Company the Grocers M. J Karo Crisco Quart Mason J Olives Ceries F. T. Dubois Embroidery Club F. 8. Pyle S.J. Rich Tyhee First National Bank Blackfoot, Idaho W. S Alex Younie M. Kennedy M. Stevens S. L. Reece Intoxicanta Standard & CO New O. S. L. Depot Hayes Devoe H. W. Berryman Hardware Co., Agt Parkinson Realty and Investment Co
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