Idaho Seen Ready for One Million Carey Act Acres
Senator Heyburn pushes a joint resolution to grant Idaho one million acres under the Carey act. The act, passed in 1894, has already reclaimed about 950000 acres in Idaho, with projects like Minidoka and Boise-Payette expanding. The Scimitar argues broader land reclamation boosts settlement, capital, and Idaho delegation unity in support of the plan.
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Heyburn
Idaho
Scimitar
Public Lands Committee
Boise-Payette
Snake
The Row In the Ring and Idaho State Audit Family
A calm week at the Idaho State House belies a civil conflict within the State Auditor’s family. The State Examining Board curtailed pecuniary privileges once enjoyed by the auditor’s household. Reports say the auditor’s wife received 100 dollars monthly as clerk to the auditor and his son drew 135 dollars monthly for similar services.
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State House
Idaho
State Auditor
State Examining Board
Auditor seeks prohibition against Idaho board in family dispute
The Idaho Auditor asks the Supreme Court to stop the Board of Examiners from meddling with his household finances and office. He claims a $12 000 annual appropriation funds his clerks and asserts their partial withdrawal harms the state. The piece notes family appointments are frowned on and portrays the board’s actions as political revenge amid Idaho State House turmoil.
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Iners
Supreme Court
Examining Board
Board of Examiners
Idaho State House
Guaranteeing Bank Deposits Sparks Oklahoma Bank Debate
The Oklahoma law guaranteeing deposits in state banks unsettles National banks. Kansas funds flow across the border to Oklahoma, while Kansas considers a similar law. Proponents argue guarantees restore confidence and prevent cash hoarding, noting few bank failures and partial deposit repayment even when banks fail.
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Oklahoma
Washington
Kansas
Democratic opposition to Aldrich asset currency bill
The speaker argues that bank losses should be borne collectively and proposes a guaranteed reserve fund and government currency issuance during demand. The Aldrich asset currency bill is condemned as a bankers’ bill that would empower banks to vary currency, threaten depositor confidence, trigger panics, and mainly benefit Wall Street. Democrats must oppose it to protect the public.
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Congress
Wall Street
Aldrich
Republican Party
Senator LaFollette backs Pullman berth charge cut plea
Senator LaFollette sponsors a Minnesota Shippers Association filing with the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking a 25 percent reduction in Pullman berth charges. The upper berth would be halved in price, while the lower berth rate remains. The association argues the monopoly’s practices burden travelers and deserve regulation.
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Senator LaFollette
Minnesota Shippers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
LaFollette
Married J. G. Kelly and Anna Lawler in Idaho roots
A wedding was held Sunday afternoon at 510 South Fifteenth Street with J G Kelly and Miss Anna Lawler uniting in marriage. Elder Heber Q Hale of the Latter Day Saints officiated, noted for his role as assistant State immigration commissioner.
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J. G. Kelly
Anna Lawler
Stillman E. Kelly
South Fifteenth Street
Heber Q. Hale
Latter Day Saints’ Church
Statesman
Hale
Idaho
Joseph F. Smith
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