07 May 1907
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Newspaper
The Coeur Dalene Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
1
The mayor speaks after the city's shift from village to city, emphasizing democratic authority and citizen duty. He outlines responsibilities, urges careful budgeting, and warns against prejudice while calling for prudent growth, hydrant funding, and a suitable city building to serve 6,000 residents and future expansion.
The Commercial Club discusses bringing Spokane 150,000 Minstrels to Coeur d Alene as publicity for the two cities and plans a town committee. It also considers conducting a six week summer normal school here with July and August sessions and urges members to contact teachers to boost attendance.
In Holm Idaho on May 7 court proceedings over a bill of particulars revealed sharp exchanges between lawyers Moyer and Maywood as Judge Wood pressed Darrow on readiness for trial. Darrow insisted readiness except for some matters while tension with Richardan grew, and Western Federation of Miners members canvassed locals for views on the case prompting a druggist to recount visitors seeking opinions and threats.
Vik M. Mumberd, longtime Lake City Hardware employee, sold his interests to Percald, a new arrival from Goodlove, Mat Hubbard. Hubbard is well known and respected in the city business circle. Fernald plans to retire to travel, praising his successors and affirming a bright future for Cover d'Aleo.
A large group of land seekers from Coeur dAlene, Vorst Re terre, and surrounding areas visited the city to inspect township lands in 60 range 1 and 60 range 3, with many planning to bid and possibly cause a stampede for favorable parcels. Notables including Erick Niwale and Alex Molerebéd appeared, while social visits and a reception followed at Garden Street with remarks on forthcoming sales and local business interest.
The city council met briefly to discuss several committee appointments and the timing of the mayoral staff changes. M D Wright chaired the representative council and outlined committee roles including Fire and Water, Licenses and Printing, Cooks and Wharfage, and Judges. Mayor Howton was summoned as citizens observed the proceedings and a vote on the chief of Police was anticipated.
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