Board of Equalization meets to review county abstracts
Idaho state board of equalization convened in adjourned session with all members present. Auditor Bragaw cited county abstracts showing Blaine county deficits and missing patented lands plus migratory sheep, with Elmore and Fremont reports flagged for special hearing. Officials summoned assessors for August 20 to address discrepancies and missing acreage while noting increases in patented land valuations across several counties and overall state totals excluding rail lines.
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Fremont
Blaine
State Board of Equalization
Robert Bragaw
Blaine County
Fremont County
Elmore County
Bragan
Elmore
Ada
Bannock
Bear Lake
Bingham
Boise
Bonner
Canyon
Cassia
Custer
Idaho
Kootenal
Latah
Lemhi
Lincoln
Nez Perce
Oneida
Owyhee
Shoshone
Twin Falls
Washington
Bragaw
Darrow Returns to Desk After Haywood Defense
Clarence Darrow resumes work after months away while defending William D. Haywood in the Idaho ex governor Steunenberg murder case. He declines to discuss next trial specifics, cites Chicago clients’ interests, notes no complaints from the defendant, and says he may defend any subsequent case if required.
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Darrow
Clarence Darrow
William D. Haywood
Western Federation of Mners
Steunenberg
Idaho
Chicago News
Chicago
Idahe
Richardson
Denver
Ex Mayor Madden leads Caldwell reform legacy in Boise visit
Ross Madden former reform mayor of Caldwell, now living in Boise for a short stay, reflects on his administration which closed the redlight district and regulated saloons. His supporters view him as firm yet affable, while opponents warned of his agenda. Meanwhile, county assessments and legal notices outline property valuations in Blaine county and post office guidance on Caldwell city delivery plans, with discussions also touching on Haywood defense counsel staffing and Judge Perky joining the defendant roster.
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Ross Madden
Caldwell
Boise
Ross
Madden
Western Federation
Haywood
Richardson
Denver
Darrow
Nugent
Judge Perky
Gleason
Diamondfield Jack" Davis
James Hawley
John Nugent
Coast
Spokane
Wallace
North Idaho
Walter Johnson Shines in National League
Reports from the east say Walter Johnson the Welser pitcher is excelling in the National League. Admirers in Caldwell are pleased by the young star's success and pride in Idaho’s emergence of such a talent.
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Johnson
Walter Johnson
Caldwell
Idaho
Accident injures lineman on Boise and Interurban line
Mr Harrington a lineman for the Boise and Interurban road suffered a serious injury while stringing wire on the private line. He fell onto an independent telephone wire and 600 volts passed through him. His left leg and shoulder were burned and he sustained a severe shock. Dr Young believes the injuries may not be permanent. He was taken home to Boise Tuesday morning.
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Harrington
Boise & Interurban
B. & I. Company
Young
Boise
Judge K I Perky Defends Western Federation Miners
Capital News reports Judge K I Perky of this city has been engaged by the defense in cases involving the Western Federation of Miners. The information came today in a letter from Charles H Moyer, president.
Monster Apple Reported Near Town With Unnamed Giant
Emmett Index notes John Lingren found a monster apple on his east-of-town farm. The fruit measures 16 inches around and weighs 28 ounces. It resembles the Wolf River in color and size but is differently shaped and two months earlier in ripening. the grower does not know its name.
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John Lingren
Wolf River
Odd Fellows Meet Planned in Caldwell This Fall
Preparations are underway for the Odd Fellows gathering in Caldwell beginning October 14 lasting four days. General committee members G. H. Handy J. H. Lowell and Dr. Isham coordinate with railroad firms to arrange special trains and rates for transportation to a joint meeting of the grand encampment grand lodge and state Rebekah assembly. Subcommittees will manage guest entertainment and other arrangements as the largest attendance in the order's history is anticipated.
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Odd Fellows
Caldwell
G. H. Handy
J. H. Lowell
Isham
Grand Lodge
Rebekah Assembly
Order
Summer Tourist Excursion to Pacific Coast
Round trip tickets on sale until September 16 1907 with return limits of sixty days Stop overs allowed See ticket agent.
Homesteaders Organize North Boise River Area
Homesteaders north of the Boise River meet at City Hall to form a mutual benefit organization for land interests under the Boise Payette Reclamation plan. W R Cupp named chairman and Lem Harding secretary, with a three member executive committee including Burris. Districts subdivided into seven with appointed representatives: A L Murphy, Henry Cox, Eugene Bebb, Mr Martin, Samuel Bartilea, J P Hall, A A Sessions.
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Boise River
Boise Payette
W. R. Cupp
Lem Harding
Mr. Burris
J. H. Lowell
A. L. Murphy
Henry Cox
Eugene Bebb
Mr. Martin
Samuel Bartilea
J. P. Hall
A. A. Sessions
Insane man dodges capture after Parma firearm incident
A demented man escaped Caldwell hospital care, fled toward Sand Hollow, and shot himself in the head near Parma. Despite brain injury and a long pursuit, he walked to Cald well aboard a train with no identification. Police described him as a tall, light complexioned man in old clothes claiming to be Wilson from Lower Boise.
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Commercial
W. .G. Snodgrass
Caldwell
Parma
Waldrip
Parma Herald
Marshal Castater
Stewart Gearhart
Mr. Barnes
M. A. Bates
Sand Hollow
Smith & Wesson
Cluen
H. C. Anderson
Wilson
Lower
Boise
Bolse Valley
Secretaries urged to contact officials on district project
A census of the district prompted instructions to address letters to President Roosevelt the Secretary of the Interior and congressional representatives to hasten the project's start. The executive committee was instructed to prepare papers for a permanent organization at the next meeting.
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Roosevelt
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Editor Touched and Retiring Hunt of Weiser Signal
The piece notes editor Hunt’s misfortune after a trip to Bose circus and a lodging house room with a broken lock leading to theft of fifteen dollars and a seventy five dollar watch. It laments street conditions, suggests funding plans, and reflects on Unitarian beliefs and openness to new ideas with a call to hear Rey Mitchell on August 26.
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Hunt
Weiser Signal
Bose
Idaho
The
Signal
Brother Hunt
Meadows Eagle
City funds exhausted threaten future tax burden
It is generally understood that city funds are exhausted and revenue for the past two years fell short of expenses. Revenue for 1907 has been largely drawn on and nearly wiped out in places. Without a systematic plan by the current administration there will be a demand for reckoning by taxpayers when forbearance ends.
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Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Missouri River
Orhaha
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Idaho
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oregon
Idaho Points
Tribune
The
Main Street
Kimball Avenue
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H. R. Cleaver
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
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Bonnereeeeeee
Washingon
Pacific
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Father
Jesus Christ
Calkswell
Athenans
Rey
Mitchell
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