Direct primary debate and political commentary endure
The piece discusses campaign finance in the direct primary era. It cites Senator W A Clark and Senator Bourne as examples of spending to secure seats, arguing wealth can monopolize office and urging readers to question the direct primary. It laments self perpetuating officials and aristocratic control and defends rich and poor alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Clark
Montana
United States Senate
Congressional
Clark
Oregon
Jonathan Bourne
Bourne
Tribune
The Wilson Case Debate In The Capital News
The Tribune responds to Capital News on the Wilson case, defending industrial schools for dependent and neglected children. It argues Mrs Wilson could not care for her children and that society provides charitable support, insane asylums, and poor farms for those in need, praising the institutions as a blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Capital News
Tribune
Idaho
St. Anthony
Ife
Wnggg
Meridian Tribune Decries Railroad Commission Threat
In a defiant reply the Meridian Tribune rebuts calls for a railroad commission, arguing Idaho has thrived without one for years. It warns against towns abandoning Meridian and insists state growth will continue despite the absence of a commission. The piece mocks the notion that commissions are essential to prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian Tribune
Idaho
Tribune
Railroad Commission
Meridian
Direct Primary Opposes Law Despite Public Opinion
The article argues against a direct primary law, contending it would favor designing politicians more than benefiting the people. It notes rising realization that the proposed system risks manipulation by those in power.
Railroad commissions in Idaho and the public good
The Tribune argues that Americans mock corruption while creating more officials. It questions the purpose of railroad commissions, notes service and rate concerns, warns commissions may not fix issues, and concludes Idaho should not spend 40 000 to 50 000 dollars annually to solve longstanding problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Idaho
Special session urged to codify Idaho laws
Political circles discuss a special session to pass a codification of recently prepared laws. The Tribune doubts the need, noting six days suffice to adopt the code during regular sixty day session and that delaying avoids extra costs. The speaker urges economy and opposes freak laws, hoping the Republicans show responsible leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
United States
Idaho
Republican Party
Real estate and legal notices from Caldwell area ads
Classifieds offer 14 000 for 160 acres six miles east of Caldwell with house barn and water rights, 6000 cash with balance over time, 110 acres near Caldwell with 6 acre orchard and cash down, two city lots near Lincoln school and prime business lot near post office, plus agency for Arlington Heights Goandu Highlands. Probate filings list administrations for EB J Beamward and Julia Sparks with hearings December 16. Also editorial on Portland murders and calls to hang murderers, citing Finch.
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Caldwell
Lincoln School
P. O
Arlington Heights
Goandu
Highlands
Boise & Interurban
Scovel
Idaho
Box Supper To Benefit Library At Central Park School
Postponed box supper scheduled for Friday evening at Central Park school house east of Middleton. Program at 7 30 boxes sold at auction to raise funds for the library. Also contains blurred bank report and notary attestations from Idaho 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park School House
Middleton
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Davis & Barnett
Webakly
Caldwell Postoffice
Credito
EB. J. Beamward
J. H. Beamward
D. C
Portland
Multnomah County
Salem
Finch
Oregonian
H. G. Edwards
WNI
Cal
Amieia Mian
Nhe
Dillbe
Brors
Mpbell
Joan T. Morrison
First National Bank
Cangor
G. D. Roel
G.D. Snell, Jr
Geo. W. Stovel
J. B. Cosomyr
B. Cownivonam
Picard & Roberts
Caldwell Commercial Bank
PITAL
Caldwell Banking & Trust Co
John C. Rice
J. H. Lowell
Elmer A Clark
E. H. Plowhead
A. Cash
The
Western National Bank
Ofr
IPAMO
D. D. Campbell
J. T. Morrison
Cline
J. K. Roddy
Asst
Platt & Steetle
Ballantyne Mercantile Company
Groceies and Hardware
A. B.C. Laundry
LaGrande
First National Bank Building
Old Postoffice
L. F. McNitt
C. W. Searsur
Douglas
Harney
IW. J. Peery
Acker
W. J. Perry&co
W. J. Perry Live Stock Com. Co
Live Stock Commission
Union Stock Yards
Stock National Bank
South Omaha
Neb
Ornict
E. Clooney
J.E. Murphy
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