Four Victims Of Deadly Gun At Beck Home Tragedy
Four people were wounded in a fatal shooting at the Beck home on North Hall Street. Clarence Walker, 26, was killed after a confrontation over a pending marriage to Helen Beck, 19. Chief W P Brown and Mrs Sophia Beck were injured, and Helen Beck remained hospitalized with lung injuries. Walker was later killed, and a funeral was held for him while Helen Beck’s condition improved.
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Beck
North Hall Street
Clarence Walker
Helen Beck
Sophia Beck
W. G. Brown
San Quentin Calif
Young Walker
Mae Rambo
Pennell
Walker
Mark
Shines Hy
Wvliv Brown
Richards & Harrington
Michi
Helen
Monard
Warner
Governor Signs Bridge Bill For Free Toll Lewiston Clarkston
Governor Haines signed a bill appropriating 40000 for the state to buy a half interest in the Lewiston Clarks ton toll bridge. Once Congress approves the plan, the bridge will become free. Washington state acted similarly, with hopes a free passage opening in June. Rice Creek road vetoed a 4000 appropriation for four miles of road to connect with the Joseph road. veto cited use of public funds for local needs.
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Haines
Lewiston-Clarkston
Salmon River
Annual Rangers Meeting for Nezperee National Forest
The Nezperee National Forest ranger annual meeting is in progress with eleven government employees in attendance. The week long event from Monday to Friday reviews the year, studies conditions, and maps out the plan for the next year.
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Nezperee National Forest
Artison
Hartwal
Northward rail extensions spark deadly feud rumors
Boise Capital News reports P I N trapper line to extend north from New Meadows to Riggins linking with Gilmore Pittsburg railway from Salmon City to Lewiston. Plans include 80 pound rails, 30,000 standard ties by April 1 1913, and possible Cambridge Indian Valley branch. Meadow s Tribune cautions unconfirmed due to Col EB M Heighe's absence. News also covers trapper Wayne surrender after shooting Caldwell, coroner probe unlikely before spring, and Camas Prairie road ballasting resuming in spring with 40 miles targeted.
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Boise Capital News
New Meadows
Little Salmon
Riggins
Big Salmon
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Salmon City
Lewiston
Pittsburg & Gilmore
Armstead
Mont
Northern Pacific
Meadows Valley
The
Meadows Tribune
EB. M. Heighe
P. & I. N. Railway
Boise
Tribune
Cambridge
Indian Valley
Col. Heighe
Judge Steele Rules Nez Perce Victory In County Election
In Lewis county last fall Nez Perce was declared county seat after Judge Steele ruled the election valid on Wednesday. An appeal option was noted. Attorneys Cr McDonald Grangeville and J S McDonald Vollmer represented the plaintiff while County and county officials were defended by Fogg Tannabill and Mitchel.
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Nez Perce
Lewis County
Steele
Cr. McDonald
Grangeville
J. 5. McDonald
Vollmer
F. B. Fogg
S. O. Tannabill Ald
W. Mitel
Hs Vonnty
Railroad Officials Inspect High Line With Local Leaders
A delegation viewed the High Line route last Wednesday and met with Grangeville leaders. The group included E. C. Blanchard, fourth vice president of the mouth on Maeite saul line, Tacoma address noted.
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Grangeville
Wees
E. C. Blanchard
Tacoma
Splendid Home Destroyed Overnight in Town Fire
A large fire at eight o'clock Tuesday evening destroyed the W. H. Casady residence on a southern town eminence. Fire equipment moved slowly due to a frozen hydrant. all efforts failed to save the house. Occupant Joseph McDonald and family lost a well furnished home including a $600 Chickering piano. Insurance totaled $1,350 against an estimated value of $4,000. Origin undetermined. Mrs. McDonald was en route downtown when the fire started. No lives reported.
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Doomieh
W. H. Casady
Joseph McDonald
Atty
Kooskia
City election set for April 1 in Grangeville
Grangeville voters must register for the city election on April 1. Registrars named for three wards will be at designated locations on the next three Saturdays to register voters from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ward 1 at East Main fire station with registrar Adide Lanningham. Ward 2 at Vansise carpenter shop near Odd Fellows Opera House with registrar W G Brown. Ward 3 at courthouse with registrar Joseph Sorrow. The article notes voting hours and registration requirements and mentions local residents and events.
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Grangeville
East Main Streem
Adide Lanningham
Vansise Carpenter Shop
Odd Fellows Opera House
W. G. Brown
Court House
Joseph Sorrow
County in Big Spelling Bee Sets Grangeville Final
County superintendent Glanville unveils a multi district spelling contest in Idaho County with finals at Grangeville on March 22. District contests March 15 select three top pupils to represent each district. final combines oral and written rounds with penalties and cash prizes from 25 to 5.
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Glan Villa
Idaho County
Grangeville
Court House
Cottonwood
Ferdinand
White Bird Fair View
Winona
Clearwater
Kooskia
Kamash
Woodland
Denver
Glanville
Soniv
D. PL
RL Ried
Clarence L. Honey
Messamine Me
Loin
Ida Wiekian
Anos Mamlin
Club Luncheon Discusses Appointment to Panama Exposition
A small Cony toil club luncheon on Wednesday debated public interest topics. Clie, AL Parsing was urged for appointment by tiny Haines as one of the emdmission pes to represent Tale at the Panama Exposition in San Pian.
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Jumeheas Am
Asial Watts
Clie
AL Parsing
Tiny Haines
Tale
San Pian Visvo
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