Heitman Elected Idaho State Republican Chairman
Judge Charles L. Heitman of Rathdrum was chosen state Republican chair with Addison J. Smith as secretary after 36 hours of political maneuver. The platform endorsed by the State Central Committee praises Taft and Roosevelt era reforms, supports nonpartisan land management, tariff reform, local option strengthening, and direct election of U.S. Senators, urging robust conservation and highway improvements.
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Republican State Central Committee
Charles L. Heitman
Rathdrum
Addison J. Smith
Idaho
Heltman
Frank R. Gooding
Addison
T. Smith
M. B. Gwinn
B. F. O'Neil
Ith
William H. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Brady
United States
Tahoo
Republican Party
Hamilton
Clay
Lincoln
Garfield
Blaine
McKinley
Nest
State of
Black Canyon Irrigation District Organized in Idaho
The Black Canyon Irrigation District in Idaho elects W. B. Compton, James B. Newport, and John F. Christianson as directors. James Newport becomes president and H. A. Graef secretary as the board completes organization and plans rapid construction with backing from the Interior Department. The district spans about 100000 acres between the Boise Payette and Snake rivers with rail access and a strong water supply from the Payette river and Payette lake. Various towns such as Boise Caldwell Nampa Parma Payette Emmett and Ontario Nyssa are nearby.
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Black Canyon Irrigation District
W. B. Compton
James B. Newport
John F. Christianson
Newport
H. A. Graef
Ais
Ballinger
Black Canyon
Idaho
Boise
Payette
Snake Rivers
Caldwell
Canyon County
Nampa
Middleton
Notus
Parma
Fruitland
New Plymouth
Emmett
Star and Eagle
Ontario
Nyssa
Ore
Oregon
Owyhee
Payette Valley
Caldwell Visitor Praises City Growth and Prospects
Mr William McGinols a seasoned stock raiser from Owyhee County spends a few days in Caldwell. He visits the city, expresses high regard for Caldwell’s progress and anticipates bright prospects for its future.
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William McGinols
Owyhee County
Caldwell
McGronks
Ballinger Will Not Resign Amid Cabinet Turmoil
Secretary of the Interior Richard Ballinger said he will not resign while sustained by the President. He denied a Washington dispatch about a September cabinet meeting and noted he will travel from Boise to Salt Lake City and Denver before heading to Washington. A new lawyer, David D. Harger, has located in Caldwell after practicing in Denver and Michigan.
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Richard Rae Ballinger
Bolse Sundey
Boise
Ballinger
Washington
War
Payette-Boise
Bolse
Salt Lake
Denver
David D. Harger
Caldwell
Shfe
Mr. Harger
Michigan
Harger
Law Department
Ann Arbor
Canyon County Returns Back After Discrepancies
The state board of canvassers found Canyon county returns wrong for Democratic candidates for the Idaho legislature and directed corrections. Democratic totals show Graham 631 McNielly 684 Smock 486 Stroud 581 Wilson 596, altering county results. Republicans Baldridge 1400 Berry 129% Bradley 12738 Walter Cupp 1070 Harland 1259 John 1200 Oaks 286 Place 1022 Wood 1159 remain unchanged. Ezra Stanley and Mrs. Binford host guests from Ohio.
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State Board of Canvassers
Canyon County
County
State Carvassing Board
House of Representatives
Guy Graham
William G. McNielly
P. Monroe Smock
James Stroud
R. B. Wilson
Mr. Smock
State Board
H. C. Baldridge
Frank "Berry
Henry Bradley
Walter
Cupp
H. Harland
Don
John
Ralph W. Oaks
E. R. Place
A. J. Ek Wood
Baldridge
Berry, Bradley
Attack on O V Badley Over Cany on County Officials Record
A Nampa Leader-Herald critique portrays O V Badley as using his public office for private ends. The piece cites his leadership in the Law and Order League, alleged legal violations, and expenditures from Canyon county taxpayers to advance his candidacy. It argues reports were withheld or expanded beyond legal requirements and printing orders sent out of town for cheaper freight.
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O. V. Badley
Law and Order League
Temperance
Mr. Badley
Canyon County
Portland
Caldwell
Nampa
Herafé
Roswell Socials, School Start, and Local Items
The Roswell social at the Presbyterian church Friday evening drew many locals with a stereoptical lecture by Rev. McKay of Nampa followed by refreshments. proceeds totaled $21. The Roswell school will start Thursday September 22 due to delays for doors and windows. Invitations are out for the marriage of Grover Cleveland Fretwell and Miss Flossie Man on September 21 at 8 o'clock. Charles Allen went to Minnesota for a short visit, Clifford Paine is on the sick list, Mrs. J R Beatty returned to Minnesota after a month’s Roswell stay. Surveyors came Tuesday for three blocks for W F Howard, A J Rockwood, and E T Rice. Rice has sold several lots.
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Presbyterian Church
Roswell
McKay of
Nampse
Andy Willis
Mt. View
Grover Cleveland Fretwell
Flossie Man
Charles Allen
Minnesota
Clifford Paine
J. R. Beatty
W. F. Howard
A. J. Rockwood
E. T. Rice
Railroad cow toll dispute in Minnesota
A claim agent tells farmer Olsen that his cow trespassed on railroad tracks and demands a fair settlement. Olsen, speaking slowly, offers two dollars as compensation for the loss to his Swede farm. The exchange captures a humorous negotiation over a livestock accident on private rail property.
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Minnesota
Olsen
Mr. Olsen
Everybody's Magazine
Gowen Elected County Chairman for Canyon County Campaign
The Canyon county central committee in Caldwell elected J. B. Gowen as campaign chairman. He cautioned he may resign if business requires time. Candidates swore to support the Republican statewide and county tickets. F. B. Fiske was re elected state committeeman. Flake previously served four years. The group endorsed statewide constitutional prohibition and adjourned to Sept 29 to adopt the county platform and elect a campaign secretary.
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Republican County Central Committee
Caldwell
J. B. Gowen
Stem
Stern
Izzard
Dan
Bersheba
F. B. Fiske
Flake
Republican Party
Canyon County
Man Guilty Of Peddling Without License In Payette Court
Paul DeLester was brought from Payette to serve 10 days in the county jail after being found guilty of peddling without a license in Judge Driscoll's court. He was fined 25 dollars.
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Peppling
Paul DeLester
Payette
DeLester
Driscoll
New Interior Department ruling tightens homestead residence rule
The Interior Department issues a ruling requiring 14 months of continuous actual residence immediately before proof for homestead entry commutations. The decision emphasizes a substantially continuous personal presence on the land, disallowing breaks like a one year leave. The rule applies to all cases.
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Interior Department
Ft Lo
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Heitman
Republican State Centrac
Tdahe
Ain Hays
THE
James Newport
West
Ballenger
Taft
Ballin
Ezra Stanley
Ohio
Mrs. I
Binford
L. D. Felsheim
Ore Record
Gowen
Republican County
Teemen
Department OF Interior
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