Massachusetts War Memory Highlights Prepared Militia
The author recalls 1861 delays and readiness of Massachusetts militia. He notes a lineage of readiness linked to Lexington Concord and Revolutionary sailors, explains how Massachusetts furnished soldiers and sailors, and explains political steps by Gov. Andrew and others that kept troops ready for Lincoln’s call. The piece connects Civil War preparedness to earlier colonial unity and National capital security.
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National Guard
Marble Held
Balen
Gloucester
Constitution
Grover
Revolutionary Army
Washington
Delaware River
Lincoln
Fur Sumner
Boston
Massachusetts
Hoston
Lexington
Concord
New York
Baltimore
Main Street
Lexinton
Tawe
Fit Latier
New England
France
England
Canada
Quebec
Jenet
Fames Buchanan
Socratic
Stephen Douglas
Democratic Party
Charleston
Harman
Benjamin Fatter
Massachsetts
Ustler
John A. Andrews
Witter
Ken Wittter
Mila
Heamer
Fort Morrtce
Annapolis
Caldwell Company bids for 4000 mule and 1000 horse supply
The Caldwell Horse and Mule Co submits a bid to supply 4000 head of mule cavalry stock and 1000 artillery horses to the U S government. Mr C H Farner notes west pricing vs eastern and plans to ship horses if bids are accepted. Work starts on a large saw mill site with many workers and material moving in amid high water conditions.
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Caldwell Horse & Mule Co
United States
C. H. Farner
Washington
Turner
Komment
Emnett Examiner
O Connell urges land board reform in Idaho lending
A Moscow letter criticizes the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners for using political appraisers and partisan methods. It proposes a new system based on county assessed land value plus a uniform percentage to reflect market value, with loan limits to one third of value and requirements for title abstracts and tax records. The author urges removing favoritism to protect the public school fund and regain public confidence.
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Caldwell Tribune
Idaho
State Board of Land Commissioners
State Land Board
Audi]imethods
Land Board
Tank
Tnist
Nicun
Joan
Tosace
Moscow
Tan Jame Mann Triggers Congressional Snickers in Capital
Washington dispatch notes a spirited session as James Mann’s misstep near the Capitol draws amusement from lawmakers and observers. The incident follows chatter over Justice Hughes’s nomination and sharp political commentary attacking party actions toward the courts.
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Washington
Jame R. Mann
Congress
Tanner
Champ Clark
Missouri
Jake
Saan Ag Justice
Hughes
Republican ‘Party
Political turmoil and party realignments after Chicago convention
The piece reports on Democratic and Republican reactions to the Chicago convention, praising Judge Parker as a fit president and noting Hughes supporters in New Hampshire. It describes Democratic dismay at the nominating outcomes, Republican optimism, and a wave of Progressive defectors returning to the GOP. It cites Labor Department tables on industry changes between 1915 and 1916 and comments on party unity and electoral outlook.
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Clark
Alton Bs
New York
Parker
New Hampshire
Granite
Hagher
Chicago
Fatiatics
US & Department of Labor
Statinx
Progressive Party
Shaldington
Hughes
Isulh Moss Party
Drainage District Wins The Suit
The jury affirmed the apportionment of benefits fixed by the drainage district commissioners and appraisers for the Payette River area between Letha and New Plymouth. The ruling clears the path for completing the district’s plans on about 10 400 acres near Lake Lowell and Juh Ath Monts grounds. Only two individuals abstained from joining the prior action.
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Ees Mionstrance
Anyon County
Conny
Payette River
Letha
New Plymouth
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CAL Company
Uncle Sam
Palm Confectionary
W. T. Rice
O'Connell
Deering
Binder
Deering Works
Impi
T & Grain Company
Via
Oregon
Uyne
First National Bank
Caldwell, Idaho
Lake Lowell
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