Taft Named Republican Presidential Candidate at Chicago
The 1908 Republican National Convention nominating process ends with William H. Taft of Ohio declared the candidate after a dramatic, eight hour session. Taft on the first ballot receives 702 votes and the final tally confirms his nomination amid ecstatic crowds and tumultuous scenes.
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William H. Taft
Ohio
United States
Chicago
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Knox
Plummer Hurt In Wool Warehouse Accident
A. T. Plummer suffered severe injuries while unloading wool at Idaho Implement Co in Caldwell. A rope powered by a gasoline engine broke his forearm in three places and severed the right hand’s first joint while he tried to loosen the line. He was rescued, taken to a hospital, and expected to recover over several weeks.
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Idaho Implement Co
Caldwell
W. G. Cowden
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Mr. Cowden
Plummer
Lincoln Mine Troubles at Pearl Deepens
The Lincoln mine at Pearl faces 43 liens and nine court suits aimed at freezing out small stockholders. Before legal woes began the mine appeared sound. a recent cleanup yielded 1800 from plates and six cars of concentrates shipped. Originally owned by W. P. Carter of Nampa, it passed to the current company after a fatal accident and a crippling injury prompted lawsuits and its receiver status.
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Pearl
W. P. Carter
Nampa
Caldwell Interurban Judgment Sees $231,000 Award in Court
The Caldwell Banking and Trust Co. vs Caldwell Interurban R. R. Co. ends with a judgment for the plaintiff totaling $231,000 including $1000 attorney fees. Judge Bryan chairs the case as H. W. Dorman is named receiver. Plans outline a passenger car from Saratoga Hotel to the big reservoir about seven miles, with bonds pending approval.
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Caldwell Banking & Trust Co
Caldwell Interurban R. R. Co
Bryan
H. W. Dorman
Saratoga Hotel
Big Reservoir
Caldwell School District Case Brings $101 Verdict
In Judge Hagelin's court the C W Cooper case against Caldwell school district concluded with a 101 verdict for the plaintiff, out of 130 sued. Construction materials for the new road to Frisco advance. grading near Caldwell-Homedale nearly done and bridge work will start after Snake River high water abates. The project, a flourish for the region, honors Col. B R Place.
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Homedale
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Frisco
Col. B. R. Place
The New Depot for Golden Gate Line
The Tribune reports work has begun on the Golden Gate depot. G H VanWyn is contractor with rapid progress planned. Grounds will be cleared and sown to grass. An artesian well is being added by adjoining owner William Cupp. The two story building will be 36 by 58 feet with six ground floor rooms and five upper rooms for depot use.
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Golden Gate
G. H. VanWyngarden
William Cupp
Samuel Vanhyning Buys Belmont Street Property
Samuel Vanhyning purchased the Belmont street lot between Ninth and Tenth avenues. Some friends suspect he will occupy the cottage, though he denies it with a college professor backing the plan. Judge Price of the Scenic added an orchestra Monday night, pleasing patrons with his familiar tact.
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Samuel Vanhyning
Belmont Street
Ninth and
Tenth Avenues
Sam
Judge Price
Republicans Adopt Ringing Platform in 1900s Tariff Call
The Republican platform endorses tariff revision at a special session after the next president's inauguration. It praises Roosevelt, highlights rapid growth in national wealth, and pledges postal savings banks, anti-trust enforcement, naval power, improved waterways, resource conservation, and aid to farmers. It supports citizenship for abroad nationals, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Philippines policy, and calls for statehood for New Mexico and Arizona while contrasting with Democrats.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Wool Sale Next Thursday at Caldwell
The Tribune reports Mr. J B Gowen of Ontario Oregon says 15 wool buyers will attend Caldwell's sale next Thursday June 26. He notes Ontario clips are superior to Caldwell's last sale and price ranges from 8.5 to 14.5 cents, with top wool at 12 to 14 cents. Oregon buyers expect a large, strong sale locally.
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J. B. Gowen
Ontario
Ore
Gowen
Caldwell
Oregon
Union Stock Yard Sheep Prices at Chicago NL June 18
Market 50c to $1.00 lower than a week ago. Choicest spring lambs $6.75, top fed Colorado lambs $5.85, old wethers $5.00, yearlings $4.75. Feeder lambs $4.50 to $4.75, wethers $3.50 to $4.25. Receipts natives heavy. KNOLLIN SHEEP CO.
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Chicago
Tribune
Colorado
Knollin Sheep Com. CO
Taft Plans Departure From Cabinet This Summer
President Roosevelt to receive Secretary Taft's resignation with effect July 1 after lengthy White House talks with Roosevelt, Root, Bacon, and Taft. Taft aims to leave a clean slate and will need about ten days to settle war department matters, with no fixed departure date set.
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Roosevelt
White House
Root
Bacon
War Secretary
War Department
Washington
W R C Entertains Boise Post Guests at Dinner
The Woman's Relief Corps of Hugh Williams Post hosted Phil Sheridan Post members from Boise. They arrived at 12:15, were escorted to the hall for a dinner, enjoyed songs and reminiscences, rode about the city, and received a cordial invitation to the state encampment in Boise on June 24 to 26.
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Hugh Williams Post
Phil Sheridan
Boise
Hugh Williams
Miss Iva Weymouth Dies in California Funeral in Caldwell
Miss Iva Weymouth, who died of consumption in California while seeking health, was laid to rest at Canyon Hill cemetery near Caldwell. The funeral at the Weymouth home was conducted by Rev. Clements and Rev. Helman, with music by members of the College of Idaho class of 1906.
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Weymouth
Caldwell
Miss Weymouth
California
Canyon Hill
Clements
Helman
Colege of
Idaho
Cut the Weeds Ordinance Sparks City Critique
Caldwell enforces a weed cutting rule for streets and sidewalks. On Kimball Avenue the growth resembles a wilderness and extends beyond. The Tribune questions who bears responsibility but calls the situation a disgrace to the city for permitting such neglect.
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Kimball Avenue
Kimball
The
Tribune
Sherman Nominated for Vice President on First Ballot
James 8 Sherman of Utica New York was nominated on the first ballot for Vice President. Woodruff of New York placed him in nomination and Cannon of Illinois seconded the nomination. He received 816 votes.
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James 8. Sherman
Utica
New York
Woodruff
Cannon
Ilinois
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