Sugar Factory Dream Sparks Local Debate in Nampa
Local men push for a beet sugar factory while opponents, led by Democratic allies, warn of Chinese and Japanese labor. The piece cites Idaho Falls as a caution, notes Idaho political figures backing the idea, and reports the wedding of William Newton and Miss Jessie Lillard in Boise.
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Maho
Verish
Caldwell
Idaho Falls
Stuenenberg
Walter Sebree
John C. Rice
Jefferson
Jackson
Barringer Drennan Nuptials At Drennan Residence
Miss Alice Barringer wed Geo Drennan Tuesday evening June 2 1903 at the residence of Mr and Mrs John Drennan with Rev CLE Herman officiating The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Barringer of Wo miles below the city The groom is son of Mr and Mrs John Drennan of this city Relatives and friends attended a social time followed by gifts and congratulations from Tis Taanene.
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William | Newton
Jessie Lillard
Boise
Nampa
A. C. Lillard
Murphy & Newton
Numpa
Joln Drennan
Alice Barringer
Geo. Drennan
Cle. Herman
Expense Account From City Council Tuesday Night
City records list several small payments including nightwatch 3.30 to G W Hodson, sexton salary 250, lumber from Cooper Lumber Co totaling 25.72, stationery for Clerk's Office 1.25, sheriff salaries 58.00, pump operator 20.00, and additional lumber purchases. Entries show routine municipal expenses and personnel costs approved by the council.
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G. W. Hodson
Nightwatch
Sexton
Sal
Seaconers
Cooper, Lumber Co
H. Davis
A. Fuller
Warshal
Baller
Pumper
C. We Cooper Lumber Co
Umber , Cerrieries
Gee Merrit, Lumber Co
We Sennett
Fragmentary Central Lumber Co Payroll Notes
A partial ledger entry lists S. Lathan salary for night watch and wages for several workers including Frank Hardy blacksmith 47 76 and John Bishop rodd work 22 84. Other items show Caldwell Power Co waste 2 60 Baker Bros shovels 2 96 W H Redway moise 52 20 and WAIDS tapping 158 00.
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Central Lumber Co
John Bishop
W.H. Redway
Moise
Fred Hoffman
Capes
Caldwell Power Co
Baker Bros
S. D. Hartkopf
Fatal Boise Bridge Accidents Kill Three Youths
A Boise week of back to back tragedies left three young people dead. Mrs Stephenson and her 4 year old son perished when a wagon toppled from an old bridge into swift water while trying to calm a frightened horse. Tommy Watkins, 14, also died in the same incident despite heroic efforts. The following day Mose Christenson’s 3 year old son drowned after slipping into an irrigation ditch. the body was recovered by the mother.
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Boise
James Stephenson
Oregon Short Line Expands to Northern Utah and Idaho
The Deseret News reports the Oregon Short Line will focus on Northern Utah and Idaho after relinquishing holdings south of Salt Lake. The Malad Valley branch is under construction and plans extend to a Twin Falls Irrigation Company route along the Snake River. Chief engineer William Ashton and Twin Falls VP W G Filer traveled from Salt Lake to American Falls and Kimama to study routes, while Bancroft and Calvin could not join. Work is expected to begin soon and a best route will be reported after Ashton’s return. Caldwell hosts Nampa Sunday in a league game, while Caldwell juniors meet Star in Caldwell baseball. The Ohio State Republican convention in Columbus endorsed Theodore Roosevelt for President and Marcus A Hanna for Senator. Protection 1800 remains the slogan.
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Deseret News
Oregon
Salt Lake
Utah
Idaho
Malad Valley
Twin Falls Irrigation Company
Snake River
Ashton
Ohio State Republican Convention
Columbus
Theodore Roosevelt
Marcus A. Hanna
Caldwell Wins Baseball Contests and Postseason Tour
Caldwell defeats Nampa 10 to 3 in a Memorial Day league game as Caldwell and Boise vie for the pennant. After season, Caldwell plans a tour through southeastern Idaho and northern Utah. Also reported is the death of Maria Agnes Branard at Caldwell at age 17, with funeral services held at the Presbyterian church and burial in Canyon Hill cemetery.
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Caldwell Boys
Boise Boys
Caldwell
Nampa
Idaho
Utah
Maria Agnes Branard
Miss Branard
Branard
Presbyterian Church
Clemens
Canyon Hill
Judge Church
Probate
Williams
Boise
Decoration Day Observances by Caldwell G A R and W R C
May 30 ceremonies at Caldwell halls included cemetery rituals for unknown dead and veterans graves marked with flags. W R C comrades George Little and W C Maxey led flag placement. post procession was solemn. cornet band performed patriotic music. Masonic ball hosted attendees. Rev Helman spoke on patriotism and country. Memorial service at Baptist church featured Rev Mead recalling battlefield memories and honoring mothers and sweethearts in upholding the union.
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Hugh Wilson
Caldwell
George Little
W. C. Maxey
Cornet Band
Helman
Baptist Church
Mead
W. Cc. M
Miner John Corbett Enters Silver City Poker Scene
A man named John Corbett arrived in Silver City after months in the mines. He befriended locals and devoted much attention to stud poker, gaining the good graces of several residents.
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John Corbett
Silver City
Caldwell man arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses
A Caldwell man borrowed small sums from locals including Billy Parr, Jack Ewing, and Jap Spencer, gave them checks for amounts owed, and had them cashed at a Caldwell bank. The checks bounced, Corbett fled, a warrant issued, and deputies captured him in Weiser before bringing him back to answer the charges.
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Billy Parr
Parr
A** Caldwell Bank
Jack Ewing
Jap Spencer
Caldwell
Corbett
Irving
Weiser
Silver City
Road contract let for Thunder Mountain wagon road
Frank Johnesse, superintendent, let the 60 mile Thunder Mountain wagon road contract from Scott's ranch to Roosevelt to Northwestern Bridge & Construction Co. for 36500, despite lower bids. The firm includes I N Hall B R L Poston Boise F G Conroy Nampa and C W Cooper Caldwell with a solid guarantee bond and a completion deadline of September 15. Work to start immediately per Simmett Index.
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Frank Johnesse
Thunder Mountain
Scott's Ranch
Roosevelt
Northwestern Bridge & Construction Co
I. N. Hall
B. R. L. Poston
Boise
F. G. Conroy
Nampa
C. W. Cooper
Caldwell
John Filmer
J. J
Simmett Index
Faithful Collie Rescues Injured Rider in Idaho
A dog from White Bird saves Wallace Jarrett after his horse fell, leaving him leg broken and alone for hours. The collie fetches help by carrying a handkerchief to the house, aiding a man who is recovering. Also note boiler compound advertisement and irrigation district map update by Stephenson.
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Wallace Jarrett
Jarrett
Grangeville Standard
Roosevelt Westward Tour Captures Entire West
The Caldwell News notes President Roosevelts westward tour has unified political factions, bringing government closer to the people and showcasing western development. It reports on local happenings including a city hall purchase, births, poison ivy illness, a new night watchman, a new band for Fourth of July, school construction, canal surveys, a criminal hearing, Deering machinery arrival, cheap shoes, and Moscow State University graduates Lawerence Gipson and Alice Gipson with related articles.
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Roosevelt
Rocky Mountains
Washington
West
State University At
Moscow
Caldwell
Lawrence
Alice Gipson
Pleasant Ridge Items Note Local Events
Mrs Harry Reichart has been quite sick for several days Children Day will be observed at the church June 14 at eleven oclock A shower occurred Tuesday No water has yet reached the Phyllis canal lower end for the last ranch Charles Draper was elected trustee last Monday Ballard leaving Irrigators of the 5th Precinct of the Irrigation District are organizing to protect water rights They meet at Mr Newlands next Monday at 2 oclock to adopt by laws All interested invited to attend
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Harry Reichart
Phyllis Canal
Charles Draper
Ballard
Newland
Soldiers' Home May Report from Idaho Commandant
Commandant Chamberlain reports May figures for the Idaho Soldiers' Home. Membership 124. admitted 3. readmitted 1. discharged 3. in hospital 5. on furlough 26. present for duty 90. average present 90. Maintenance cost 1441.29. permanent improvements 275.60. total 1716.89. Due from United States endowment fund for 90 men at 8.33 each equals 750.
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Chamberlain
Idaho Soldiers’ Home
United States Endowment Fund
Notice to Parents About Enrolling Children Next Year
Parents and guardians of children likely to enter the public school next year are asked to inform me in person or by postal card of the name and date of birth of such children. Also notice that Eastbound Teachers' Excur sions may include Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin in the ticket territory. Please be governed accordingly. R Farrar agent.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
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Barringer-Drennan
Caldwell Bank
Emmett
Stephenson
Ridenbaugh
Canyon
Ada
Roosevelt and the West
Caldwell News
A. K. Steunenberg
Jake Horn
Canyon County
Pearl
Odd Fellows
Hayes
Main Street
Payette
George Gardner
Messrs. Banks and Adams
J. H. Whittaker
Forshay
The
Canyon Canal Company
Plowman's Saw Mill
Caldwell Implement Co
Pleasant Ridge
Soldiers’ Home Report
R. Farrar
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