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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

Page

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Democratic convention convenes in Baltimore with Bryan presence

The Democratic national convention in Baltimore opens with William Jennings Bryan present. Judge Alton B. Parker is elected temporary chairman by a wide margin, with Bryan initially offered but declining the permanent chairmanship. The session includes debates on platform timing and permanent organization as the convention proceeds. The report also notes a separate trade notice and the death of Mrs. Louise Watson Ivie.

Democratic Party Fallimore Wiliam Jennings Bryan Cardinal Gibbons Mr. Bryan Alton B. Parker Bryan Lea Tennessee Parker Mack Baltimore Resolutions Committee Raynor O'Gorman Culberson Kern Indiana Tee Committee On Permanent Organization Olle James Kentucky North Dakota Clarke

Beclley Injured Brakeman News From Pocatello

Mrs. James Hunter reports her brother N. C. Beckley a Short Line brakeman badly scalded and seriously injured in Pocatello. He formerly worked in Blackfoot at Brown Hart store for years. Sun dance on Fort Hall reservation will end this year by order of Washington. Indians may perform only the last dance, tied sick members, 72 hours, feather breath, and circle dancing. Authorities claim aim to push agriculture and assimilation, despite sacred ritual.

James Hunter Pocatello N. C. Beckley Fort Hall Pump Station Ucatello T ‘He Indian Department of Washington Washington

Mrs J W Givens Dies After Operation In Boise

Mrs J W Givens wife of Dr J W Givens former Idaho state insane asylum superintendent died in Boise Wednesday morning following an operation. She had attended the state federation of women's clubs in Boise and planned to return to Orifino. Interment will be in River View cemetery Milwaukee Oregon. Dr Givens and two sons are left to mourn. She founded the Current Event club and was first president of the group. She served religious communities with devout effort.

Louise Watson Ivie L. D First Ward Seymour Ivie E. Watson Seymour Ive Grove City J. W. Givens Idaho State Insane Asylum Boise Givens State Federation of Women's Clubs Orifino Idaho Blackfoot Orifinia Riverview Cemetery Milwaukee Oregon Ion

Nominations Open This Week for Office

Candidates must file nominations by July 29 to be eligible. After that date, five days remain for the nominated candidate to file acceptance. Any person wishing to run must file on the stated date.

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E. W. Rowles Ft. Hall Tyhee The Idaho Irrigated Lands Co Louise Ivie Ee N. C. Beckley Optimist Brethan’s Bingham L. R. Thomas Nora Molden Blackfoot No John Law William Drew Drew Bament Sporting Life Parkinson Realty & Inv. CO Old State Bank Bldg Kandy South Bridge ST Percy Whisler U. S Depository For Postal Saving Funds D.w.standrod&co Round Oak School Room Echonl Neil F. Boyle & Company
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