Poole Resigns Again Amid Idaho Insane Asylum Turmoil
Dr. F. H. Poole tendered resignation as superintendent of the Idaho Falls insane asylum after a dispute with Irwin. Governor Haines previously requested Irwin’s resignation. Poole then withdrew theirs, Irwin was reinstated, and Poole plans to leave effective July. The episode reflects political strain on appointive duties and institutional leadership.
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W. A. Clarke
Montana
Mat Quay
United States
Senate
Haines
Irwin
Idaho Falls
Fee
Insane Asylum
Poole
Dr. Poole
Retirements of Longtime Idaho Lawyers Highlighted
The article notes Byrd Trego ending his practice in eastern Idaho since 1882 with an Eagle Rock office, and J. Ed. Smith of Idaho Falls planning a temporary retirement to improve health. It recalls Smith’s long residence, family ties, and early local developments including Eagle Rock’s first white girl and a Pee cart milestone.
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Idaho
Eagle Rock
Idaho Falls
Swith
Omaha
Massachusetts
United States Naval Service
Smith
Actron Starks
W. H. B- Crow
Standrod
Pocatello
Mr. Smith
Testimony on Mrs Trego Cognizance Shown in Trial
From the Ada county inquiry Nellie Ray then thirteen alleges years of abuse by Byrd Trego editor of the Idaho Republican and Eastern Idaho Press Club president. The Home Finding Society witness described repeated assaults in Blackfoot and Boise amid court proceedings, with Nellie detailing the acts and Trego attempting to secure bonds.
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Byrd Trego
Bf the
Idaho Republican
Eastern Idaho Press Club
Methodist Church
Society of Bolne
Nellie Ray
Blackfoot
Trego
Wilam Jones
Ada County
She-Home Finding Society
Idaho
Republican
Sagehurst
Nellie Trego
Boise
Katherine Hummer
Nellie
Jones
Good
Sherif Fackrell
Jensen
Charles W. Fisher
H. B. Curtis
Probate
G. F. Hansbrough
Wa Trego
Mrs. Trego
Atosa Trego
Mra. Trego
Nelle
Mr.Trego
Misa Katherine Hummer
Home Finding Society
Crose
F. W. Mitchell
Mitchell
Court House
Hansbrough
Migs Doyle
N. M. Austin
Hazel Graham Davis
Mra Trego
Byrd
Halley
Tapple Accident In Lost River Country
Three men injured in a mine collapse and train collision are treated in Mackay. George Smith, a ranch hand, broke his leg. miners John Van Luyen and Jack Gordon suffered multiple injuries. Van Luyen later moved to Salt Lake for recovery. The accident involved prop timbers and a cavern collapse at the Daisy Black mine on the Little Lest river. Carey Act land title case to be heard in state supreme court involves Glenn R. Bothwell versus Bingham County. County officials travel to Boise. attorneys named for both sides. A baby boy arrives in Route 2 home, eight pounds, bringing joy and shifting family dynamics.
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Mackay
Matthaei
Arco
George Smith
Sullivan Ranch
Moore
Daisy Black
Little Lest River
John van Luyen
Jack Gordon
Matchael
Mitchell
van Luyen
Salt Lake
United States
Supreme Court of
Glenn R. Bothwell
Bingham County
State of Idaho
Heber C. C. Rich
Distriot Court
Sixth Judicial District
Good
G. F. Hansbrough
Boise
Skeen Bros. & Wilkins
W. A. Lee
Stores Observe Nine Hour Day For Women Clerks
City stores with women employees have begun a nine hour day. Brown Hart store clerks started duties noon on Saturday to finish at 9 pm. Smaller towns not as strict but change aims to grant rest. May Day events listed, Mothers Day May 11, Peace Day May 18, Decoration Day May 30. Police warn youths using violent slingshots face reform school.
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Brown-Hart
City Council Adopts Orders On Ditch Water and Dances
City councilors Stevens O Neil Davis CaCour Van Bramer Bond and Younie met Tuesday. Minutes approved. Bond urged water from west side of Shilling Ave for the Hesse properties. Hesse noted ditches cut water to northeast town. Committee to consider without piping water through Watson property. Mayor West referred matters to street and alley committee with power to act. Davis moved, vote carried. Rev Barnetable urged action on youth dances and cattle handling with an ordinance for dances. Rev Jewell supported. ordinance referred to law and order committee and attorney. P J Moran sought depot manhole connection at West Idaho and alley back of Commercial hotel. referred to street and alley committee with power to act. Parkinson asked about culverts for Parkinson addition. referred to street and alley committee with power to act. Van Bramer moved to refer. G W Wilson requested sidewalk on north side of block 26. last fall walkway order to be completed.
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Stevens
O'Neil
Davis
CaCour
van Bramer
Bond
Younie
Hesse
Shilling Ave
Frank Hesse
Watson
West
Attreet and Alley Committee
Barnetable
Jewell
Law and Order Committee
P. J. Moran
Idaho Street
Parkinson
G. W. Wilson
Hand
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F. H. Poole
Tapple
Lost River Country
Herb Adams
Route 2
Herb
A. B. Richards
Dr. Hoover
Millick Block
Clarinda
Daisy
Neil F. Boyle & Company
Reform School
A. H. Simmons
U.S. Depository For Postal Saving Funds
Pearson & Company
North Main Street
Parkinson Realty and Investment Co
Blackfoot, Idaho
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