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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
2
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Notice of meeting of the Republican State Nominating Convention to be held in Boise on September 3, 1908 at 11 p m. Delegates from counties are named and a platform, new State Central Committee, and nominations for Supreme Court, Congress, and state officers will be decided. James Brady and Addison T. Smith sign as secretary.
A Caldwell editorial urges business leaders to rally to save the Commercial Club as funds run low. It praises President J H Lowell Vice President W H Redway Secretary J B Givens and Jesse Gowen plus directors J D Kelleher B A Clark James Harris C D Gates T K Little H W Dorman H D Andrews H B Aven. It stresses accountability and public spirit amid mounting indebtedness.
A local column questions why Caldwell citizens oppose the Commercial Club despite its aims to promote harmony at home and grow the city. The writer defends the club’s methods of advertising, social gathering, and community improvement, noting its envy from neighboring towns and minimal costs, and asks readers to explain the objections.
Idaho readers anticipate Senator W B Heyburn returning to the state for a brief visit and delivering the Fourth of July oration in Boise. The piece lauds his achievements, notes Boise’s pride in him alongside Borah, and urges a hearty reception from Caldwell and the capital city as he earns wide public respect.
In Boise a police court case involving Finley McKinsie highlights the push for revenue from cash bonds. The piece argues officers should guide citizens, not entrap them, noting no harm occurred and the arrest seemed driven by punitive bond forfeiture rather than justice.
Wounds were worth 14 dollars and costs total 21 dollars prompting a claim that it is better to forfeit a bond than appear in court. The writer accuses Judge Fienner of intimidation and misrule, urging police judges with judgment and integrity. The McKenzie case is cited as a lesson: forfeit your bond to save money and reputation.
The ex-president Grover Cleveland died at age 71. He was a blunt but influential leader who rose from obscurity to district attorney, sheriff, mayor, governor, and president. Public opinion ranged from praise to sharp criticism, but many regard him as a truthful and formidable American figure.
A local editorial praises Senator Borah for endorsing his former rival Senator Heyburn and urges continued collaboration in the U S Senate. It notes their rising national reputations and mutual respect, predicting Idaho’s enhanced standing with two strong lawmakers. Also announced Caldwell July market day Monday July 6 at 10 30 a m stock listings led by H W Dorman.
A state land sale is set for Gooding on June 29 at 10 a m. About 50 acres are to be offered, largely under Twin Falls North Side and Idaho Irrigation Company canals. Water rights for the lands may be purchased at 25 dollars per acre if contracted within one year. Lands appraised from 12 to 22 50 per acre. Usual sale terms apply. We note receipt of the American Falls Times, a newly established Power City paper.
A fragment notes liquor interests and the Tribune’s praise for their fearlessness while criticizing others, with The Times described as bright and newsy, reflecting varied newspaper stances on saloon policy.
Professor and Mrs C A Lewis arrange a Middleton elocution contest on Tuesday evening June 30 with a strong program. Judges are Prof P A Bolton Miss Imogene Madden Caldwell and Mr J B Roberts Star. Special Interurban cars from Caldwell to Middleton depart and return at 12 10 enabling attendance.
Mrs. Mosby shows improvement this week. W A Stone visited Payette Friday. Rebekahs move meeting from Friday to Tuesday. John C Rice plans coast trip with family for summer. expects Caldwell return soon. Mrs Cleaver and Mrs Beal hosted about 30 friends with luncheon. Ladies Guild met at Episcopal church. Rev Jones and wife attended. coast trip means no services for two months. guild meetings to pause until fall.
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