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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
2
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Notice is hereby given that under an order of the Canyon County Republican Central Committee a county convention will be held in Emmett Idaho on Wednesday April 29 1908 at 10 am to elect eighteen delegates to the State Convention in Idaho May 12 1908 and to appoint delegates to the National Convention in Chicago Illinois June 16 1908 precincts eligible for representation listed primaries April 20 1908 starting 3 pm except Caldwell Nampa Payette and Emmett precincts where primaries run 2 pm to 7 pm with J B Gowen as chairman and J L Davis as secretary.
Notice from Idaho Republican State Central Committee announces a May 12 1908 convention in Lace City Idaho to elect delegates to the Chicago June 1908 Republican National Convention and a September 1 1908 Boise nominating convention to name platform committee and candidates for Supreme Court Congress and state officers. County delegation details and further arrangements to be made by county central committees. Secretary Addison T Smith.
The Idaho local optionists gain encouragement as Latter Day Saints back local option at a Salt Lake conference. Voters question whether county or precinct should be the unit. Local sentiment favors county control and warns the Mormons erred by not endorsing prohibition. Pocatello Tribune notes Hon. J H Brady’s return from the north saying most counties back him and Taft. Canyon and Ada counties may resist. Brady’s past influence is recalled regarding the Moscow convention pledge.
A Boise Statesman cartoonish critique ridicules Pinchot as a goat in Congress, accusing him of hoarding forest reserves. The piece mocks the editor's wartime style commentary and laments the perceived misallocation of grazing lands, framing it as self-serving policy.
The Caldwell Commercial Club honors Secretary J B Gowen with a diamond ring for years of leadership and hard work since the club reorganized He stayed active returning for meetings and spreading energy and funds The Tribune commends the club for recognizing his service and dedication.
The House accuses the forest bureau of creating timber monopolies for large corporations, seizing water rights in Western states, and fabricating figures to secure big federal appropriations. The criticism echoes earlier denunciations by Senator Heyburn about the forest service and its market control outside reserves.
Helen Gould says she must curtail much charity work this year due to money market stringency. Report suggests Miss Gould was the principal backer of the Idaho Scimitar, if true.
The text portrays Mr. Weyerhaeuser as a vehement critic of forest reserves while praising his philanthropy in forest, range, and water conservation. It notes his philanthropy as profitable and mentions other charges now under investigation, with the public awaiting further details.
President Roosevelt, praised for honesty, plans a postterm world tour to bolster Taft’s candidacy. Dispatched reports at the White House claim the move aims to let Taft govern freely, reducing fears he would be Roosevelt’s puppet. The gambit could raise Taft’s chances by about half, observers say.
The article records William Jennings Bryan urging Democratic senators to ratify the treaty with Spain and support Philippine independence. It argues the Senate almost backed independence, costing $500,000,000 in potential war and humiliation. It questions Bryan’s suggestion to spend that money to back independence and supports current policy as preferable.
The Bonner County Republican Central Committee met at Sand Point and endorsed Taft for president Heyburn for senator Brady for governor and Herman H Taylor for attorney general. They nominated ten delegates to represent the county at the Wallace convention. The Northern Idaho News complains of machine methods and lack of harmony in the party following the meeting.
For sale or trade two fillies aged two and three, trade for a good team with payment difference. J H Dotson Deer Flat Indiana. Wanted oats wheat barley rye alfalfa clover seed Caldwell Forwarding Co. Wanted to let 80 acre farm one mile north of experiment farm L H Paine. Wanted salesmen for fuel and labor saving boiler device priced at 50 dollars. Diamond Power Specialty Co Detroit. For sale heavy draft mares seven years old with premiums won at Canyon County fair. Idaho Block Co. Land sale 160 acres eight miles west of Homedale with house and ten cultivated acres priced at 20 dollars per acre. W F Myler Homedale Idaho.
Wanted young ladies for training with first class references. Mrs Eva M Young superintendent of Nurses at Walla Walla Washington. For a few days only. Also ad for Rock Springs Coal priced at 7.50 per ton delivered and Portland Cement at 0.90 per sack. Spot cash Caldwell Lumber Co.
A county committee pushes a prepared slate to send delegates to the Wallace convention. Jack Ashley reads the list and moves its adoption to quicken the vote, sparking Republican anger over gang influence. Bonner County seeks delegates chosen in July free of machine backing and aligned with clean politics and independence from any boss.
Bond proposals for three bridges across Indian Creek passed quietly with overall turnout under 50 percent. Votes show 7th street bridge carried by 20, Kimball Avenue by one, and 9th street defeated by 18. ward totals detail for sale of city lot as well as bridge votes. Official count may adjust very slightly.
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