District Court Deliberations Opened by Judge Bryan
The District Court convened with Judge Bryan presiding. Criminals were continued or set for later dates while civil matters including foreclosures, demurrers, and divorce actions progressed. Jury trials and tax levy discussions followed with county officials fixing a 2.25 levy and detailing special funds for state wagons roads and livestock programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Orchad
District Court
Bryan
State of Idaho
William Fuller
J. W. Beasley
B. F. Templeton
Harry Orchard
Moss Mercantile Company
Henry Helmick
C. H. Williams
J. H. Griffiths
John Steunenberg
Ruth M. Hunt
A. K. Stoddard
J. M. Fox
Payette Valley Mercantile Company
G. W. Mutch
Hopper
R. A. McCoole
Moreland Combs
Nellie Combs
W. R. Carter
O. O. Dutcher
D. C. Chase
Charles Wing
Lone Wee der
City of
Eeeseeere
Payette Bridge
Court House
Masons Elect Officers In Idaho Grand Lodge Session
The Idaho Masonic Grand Lodge completed its Boise session with a full slate of elected and appointed officers. Names span Salmon City Coeur d Alene Weiser Boise Kendrick Sandpoint and other lodges with roles from Grand Master to Grand Tyler and Trustees for the Grand Lodge Orphan Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Grand Lodge
Boise
Whitewell
Salmon City
Lemhi
W. R. Hamilton
Silver City
J. Clarence White
Coeur d'Alene
Kootenai
George F. Gagan
Blackfoot
Grove City
Charles Himrod
Bolee
T. W. Randall
William B.goodhart
Weiser
Grand Lodge Orphan Fund
Jonas W. Brown
George Ainslie
Idaho
James A. Pinney
Byron Diefenbach
Sandpoint
Lakeside Lodge
Daniel T. A. McIntosh
Kendrick
J. A. Lippincott
Frank C. Bowman
Idaho Falls
Eagle Rock
Oliver B. Barr
First Life Lost on Boise Interurban Tragedy
Ward Brown, a 20s resident of Star area, was killed Sunday evening in Boise while attempting to board an Interurban car. His body was found near the track with a crushed skull, and a witness reported he jumped on the car at the spot. Police and witnesses note he likely slipped and was struck or crushed by a wheel or tie corner during the attempt. He left behind several siblings in the Star vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Brown
Boise
Brown
Star
Indictment Challenge Over Undue Grand Jury Influence
Attorneys for Frank Martin seek to invalidate indictments accusing him of defrauding the United States on timber claims. They allege Idaho U S Attorney N M Buick used undue influence to secure the grand jury votes. The motion cites affidavits from three grand jurors supporting the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Martin
Grand Jury
United States
N. M. Buick
Idaho
Martin
Borah
Bids Open for Seven Mile Slough Wagon Bridge
Canyon County Idaho invites sealed bids for the erection of a wagon bridge across Seven Mile Slough near Falks Store. Bids due 2 PM October 18 1907, with 2 percent certified check, opened at Caldwell Court House. Board may reject any bid. C V Badley Clerk. Board next meets October 7 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Idaho
Board of County Commissioners
Canyon County
W. H. Platt
D. P. Dodd
8. F. Chaney
O. V. Badley
O. W. Badley
Seven Mile Slough
Falk's Store
Falks Store
Wm. Noot
Payette
Court House
Avery Moore challenges state bill payments at Idaho board meeting
At a Boise meeting of Idaho state officials Governor Gooding and others heard Avery C. Moore protest a Pinkerton claim of 3860.57 for incidentals. Moore argued lack of receipts and proper itemization, while the governor defended the Pettibone and Haywood cases amid rural protest. A purse was found and ownership offered for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Gaminers
Frank R. Gooding
John Guheen
Nee Lands
Boise
Haywood
Avery C. Moore
Pinkerton National Detective Agency
State
Idaho
Board of Examiners
Moore
Method for cement crossings and culverts in streets
A local discussion argues for cement road crossings and culverts over boards, citing durability and long-term cost. It compares lifespans and prices, notes England's 20 year cement crossings, and urges Caldwell city officials to adopt cement and tile culverts to modernize and save road funds within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Canyon
Encyclopaedia Brittannica
England
Goulds Backed Transcontinental Rail Line Expansion
The article discusses Gould interests driving major railroad projects in Idaho Utah and Nevada. It highlights the Western Pacific connection to Winne mucca Nevada and a Moffat line to Salt Lake City via Vernal Heber City and Provo Canyon. It notes increased Rio Grande terminal funding and expected regional development from a Gould controlled route to the Pacific Tidewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco, Idaho and Montana
Gould
Gould Hnes
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
Caldwell
Western Pacific
Winnemucca
Salt Lake Tribune
Denver
Salt Lake
Golden Gate
Moffat
The
Tribune
New York
Wesern Pacific
Gould Enterprise
Goulds
Pacific
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Moffat Road
Union Pacific
Southrn Pacific
Jay Gould
Vernal
Rio Grande
Heber City
Provo Canyon
Jesse Knight
Smoot
Charles Bruneau Arrested for False Pretenses in Caldwell
Charles Bruneau was arrested Monday and jailed on a charge of receiving money under false pretences. He arrived in Caldwell days ago claiming to fund an opera house and a site was chosen. It is alleged he obtained funds from Jones Brothers while his wife Mrs. Bruneau lies sick at the Caldwell hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bruneau
Bruneau
Caldwell
Jones Brothers
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Achesssa
Siete Sians Oeisias
Wees
Atlanta
Meadows
Payette Lakes
Canyon County Fair Association
V. D. Hannah
H. W. Dorman
J. H. Lowell
W. R. Bebree
T. K. Little
H. D. Andrews
D. D. Campbell
County Road Fund
County School Fund
Emmett Bridge Fund
Payette Bridge Fund
Wees A
Court House Fund
Latah
Lincoln
Nez Perce
Oneida
Owyhee
Twin Falls
Washington
Masons
Nathan
Dill
Coldwell
Mount Moriah
Frank Crosson
Emmett
Butte Lodge
Grand Pursuivant
Newton D. Brookhart
Pocatello
Portneuf
Grand
Tyler
Newton W. Hawn
C. V. Badley
Bannock
Kootenal
Avery
Taaho
State Board of Examiners
Pettibone
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