Ada County GOP Convention Endorses Local Option and Direct Primary
The Ada county Republican convention praised for smooth operation pledging several opposition delegates to support local option and other planks. It endorsed local option direct primary and Senator Heyburn, while avoiding state officer endorsements to prevent splits. Canyon county unity cited, with potential move toward straight prohibition debated.
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Ada County
Gibson
Heyburn
Hadrian
Canyon County
Ada
Mining Activity Great at Pearl Camp Report
H W Dorman returns from Pearl mining camp noting quiet due to Lincoln and Black Pearl shutdowns yet reports active development elsewhere. New engines and tunnels drive progress at the Alexander Rock Creek slope I X L Renowned Leviathan group and Hathaway mill advances hint at future prosperity while locals and outsiders plan a Caldwell road tour and rail interurban link.
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Pearl
Lincoln
Black Pearl
J. C. Johnson
Alexander
Rock Creek
el Paso
Granite State Mining Co
Levan
Dewey
Whitman
Idaho
Denver
Dorman
Minoa
Pear
Pear District
Golden Gate Route Track work halted over poles removal
Tracklaying has been suspended until the Independent Telephone Company removes their poles from the right of way. Several carloads of ties have been received and two cars of steel. Carpenters expect to finish the depot by the end of next week. Surveyors reach Jordan Valley and plan a line to DeLamar and Silver City. Mr. G W Warren has been in the Jordan Valley country.
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Winnemucca
Caldwell
Col. Place
Golden Gate Road
Boise
Independent Telephone Company
Jordan Valley
DeLamar
Silver City
G. W. Warren
State land sale at Payette Lakes called off
The state land board cancelled next month’s sale of Payette Lakes lots because the current platted ground would hinder a government project to impound waters. Engineers plan to lower the outlet about fifteen feet and build a dam to raise water by fifteen feet, altering lake rise and fall by thirty feet. The board will adjust plans and hopes to reschedule later, possibly not this year.
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State Land Board
Payette Lakes
State Board
Caldwell's Artelial Well Contraction Details
City council hires Henry Cox to drill a six inch well with 400 feet at 2.87 percent and depths to 600 feet at 2.60 percent, hoping a water gusher appears earlier. The effort aims to secure water for the city if saloon closures occur next year, with promises of further wells if successful. Henry Olsen becomes a notary after new Golden Gate route office changes. Col Place previously handled oaths, now aided by an assistant due to workload.
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Henry Cox
Caldwell
Henry Olsen
Col. Place
Prominent Farmer Predicts Bright Condensary Prospects
Mr J E Moreland, a Caldwell area farmer, praises the condensary prospects after canvassing. He notes many cows were overlooked in reports and says the project would benefit the country. He spent his own money to canvass and would supply 150 to 200 cows if the factory is secured.
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J. E. Moreland
Caldwell
Nichols' View on Local Option Urges Statewide Prohibition
E D Nichols defends local option and urges unity for statewide prohibition in Idaho. He cites dry towns in Moscow and Troy, notes Kendrick and Lewiston petitions, and argues local option delays prohibition while urging faster statewide action. He includes a rebuttal essay titled Reply to Ten Reasons for Local Option and praises W C T U efforts.
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the Tribune
E. D. Nichols
Nichols
Idaho
Friends of Local Option
Moscow
Caldwell Tribune
Caldwell
Troy
Kendrick
Juliaetta
Lewiston
Genesee
Cail
P. S
The
Republic
Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Seaborn Wright
Hell
Meridian
Star
South Boise
Gooding
Malad
Payette
Pocatello
Boise
Banks Shine In The West With Strong Reports
The Tribune notes excellent condition reports for the First National Bank and Western National Bank. The city takes pride as these banks rank among the strongest in the West, growing rapidly and serving as prime advertisement for Caldwell. Frank Runison returned to Boise Sunday after visiting William Altehison in Caldwell. Runison is an longtime Boise Valley resident.
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the Tribune
Caldwell
Frank Runison
Boise
William Altehison
Mr. Runison
Boise Valley
Caldwell Milk Condensary 5 Now Assured
At a Commercial Club meeting in Caldwell the cow securing committee reported 2818 cows signed, far exceeding the 2000 required. J E Moreland led with 75 cows contracted, others followed. Gowen and Andrews guaranteed the condensary. The move boosts farmers and dairymen, with Forest Grove showing similar gains and widespread prosperity. The Commercial Club now must finalize arrangements.
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Caldwell
Messrs
J. E. Moreland
J. T. Thorp
Sam Vassar
J. B. Gowen
H. D. Andrews
Forest Grove
Oregon
Commercial Club
Col Place narrowly escapes mob in Boise
Col BE R Place Golden Gate route manager faced a tense episode in Boise on a dispute about a 25 cent fare rebate. A Chinese passenger pressed for the coin, Place tried to explain in sign language, and a chase to a wash house ended with his escape to the street where Mayor Haines lent aid.
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BE. R. Place
Golden Gate
Boise
Roosevelt
Nampa
Haines
Cases Filed In Clerk S Office Western National Bank Suit
A case in district court, W. H. Thorp sheriff versus The Western National Bank, seeks to compel turnover of 645 dollars deposited by Homestead Brown with an attachment for 225 dollars. The debt relates to shares in a stallion company. Joe Wilson Pete Engle George Stafford and others are attached. Bank says no Brown funds remain. Case set for next term. W. Cooper appeals probate court ruling against Caldwell school district rent of 130 dollars. McCornick Co of Salt Lake sues L. C. Leonard for 2111.20 dollars.
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District Court
W. H. Thorp
The
Western National Bank
W. N. Brown
Brown
Joe Wilson
Pete Engle
George Stafford
W. Cooper
Caldwell
McCornick & Co
Salt Lake
L. C. Leonard
Nampa Suits Include Foreclosure Over $5,000 Note
Prosper Avalone sues George Glover this week to collect a $5,000 note by foreclosure of mortgage, seeking interest and attorney fees. City of Nampa files case against Pioneer Irrigation District for $30 for repairing a bridge over the Phillis canal.
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Prosper Avalone
George
Glover
Nampa
Pioneer Irrigation District
Phillis Canal
County Jail Floor Repair Planned At Caldwell
Sheriff Thorp led commissioners in inspecting the jail floor and finding rot from a sheet iron cover over the joists. Dampness and filth caused a strong stench, prompting a new floor with stone gravel and cement. Prisoners will stay at Boise during repairs, costing about the same as Caldwell, with completion in about ten days.
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Thorp
Boise
Caldwell
City to Purchase North Caldwell Stone Quarry
Caldwell Commercial Club approved a city purchase of the north Caldwell stone quarry for 1000 cash. The sale of the old city hall slot would cover funds, with a committee of Campbell Forbes and Griffiths to work with the city council. Other topics included the condensary market day and Payette Boise project headquarters.
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Caldwell Commercial Club
Cupp
Old City Hall
Lowell
Messrs
D. D. Campbell
J. B. Forbes
H. A. Griffiths
Payette-Boise
Caldwell School District Bond Election Set Next Monday
Qualified Caldwell voters will decide on an $8000 bond issue to repair Lincoln school and finish Washington building. Election day is set for Monday the 27th.
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Caldwell
Lincoln
Washington
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