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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
9
A man harbored years of resentment toward a neighbor over property and neglectful work. He contemplated violence but a fatal act followed when a self defense plea stopped him. the neighbor died after plunging from a window, leaving shock and grief.
At the National Conference of Charities and Corrections, Anthony Caminetti warned the war’s end would trigger a flood of European migrants to the United States, swelling the labor market and dampening worker morale. J Corney Forrest argued Europe cannot afford to lose workers and may tighten controls to hasten postwar recovery. The debate weighed preparedness, economic forces, and shifting European labor mobility, with implications for American policy and society.
Governor Alexander offers a thousand dollar reward for the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons who assaulted and murdered nine year old Alice Empey in Bonneville county Idaho on April 16 1916. The coroner's verdict states she was taken from the county highway and killed by an unknown assassin.
A brief historical note describes the red five pointed star on Cham berlain's Tablets as a symbol of health. It promises quick relief for indigestion illness and constipation and notes the product is obtainable from druggists nationwide. The text references ancient Pythagoreans and purity practices in passing.
The Pocatello Chronicle closed last Monday after about two years of unprofitable operation due to a labor and material attachment for 2200 dollars. The paper, aided by a wealthy water magnate, failed to draw support in Gate City’s 10 000 population, as Idaho Falls sustains three papers despite smaller size.
Mr. O. Kirchner, contracted hauler for Lead Belt Mining Co., will start hauling in June with five Packard trucks to a property on Antelope Creek, about 25 miles from Darlington. The mine, a Cardiff-like lead and silver proposition, reportedly has 30,000 tons of ore in sight. The company, with offices in Pocatello, is selling stock to build a concentrator. F. S. Jones will discuss investment at the Cottage Hotel, Blackfoot, while ore from the property is shown at Parkinson Realty Co. window.
N F Boyle and family along with McMillan and spouses completed a short fishing jaunt to KLM and Moore Idaho. They returned Monday with two handsome mountain trout and praised the trip's success.
Thomas Idaho May 16 1916 statement from G W Stowell owner of a Minors Pastime pool hall defends his business practices and denies publicly that his ten year old son was arrested or that the establishment was designated a minors’ pastime. He accuses a writer and Constable Jensen of attempting to injure his reputation over a dispute about credit and conduct.
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