Dynasties Drive Power as Theory of Government Fails
The text argues that authority must be rooted in power rather than abstract governance theory. It critiques Wilson's League of Nations covenant, urging Republicans to oppose the treaty as a threat to U S sovereignty. It emphasizes Americanism, independence, and the need to keep the nation free from foreign entanglements.
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League
Great Britain
France
Germany
Senate
League of Nations
Mr. Wilson
Dean
America
League For Peace
Europe
Wilson
Hitchcock
Assembly
Council
Smuta
South Africa
Pemaig
Gue
Shantung
Assembly of the
Wix
United States
Council of the Nations
Congress
Washington
Monroe
Witte
Mrn Wilson
Hart Re-elected Idaho National Committeeman by Delegation
Chicago June 8 AP John W Hart was unanimously re elected national committeeman for Idaho after delegates caucused Monday afternoon Following withdrawal of opposition by two ex service delegates Hart won full delegation backing The meeting in Senator Borahs room underscored Borahs influence while other western Republicans seek irrigation policy expansion and a neutral platform stance on land reclamation rather than a specific bill Harts four year term starts with the convention adjournment
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Chicago
John W. Hart
Idaho
Hart
Gray
Easton
Senator Borah
Borah
Hiram Johnson
Baker
Davis
Spry
Utah
Platform Committee
West
Senate
Pershing to retire from Army and enter private business
Washington, June 8 AP General Pershing declared his retirement from active service would have no political meaning and that he would enter private business later. A public schedule for the remainder of the month refuted rumors of a Chicago visit during the Republican convention. He has received many business offers, though close associates say no decision has been made.
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Washington
General Pershing
Mother's and Dad's Son Debate Sparks in a Newspaper
A reader reflects on a public notice by Emma Snow offering to pay her son John H. Snow's debts and contrasts it with a husband’s stance. The piece satirizes family dynamics, gender roles, and the influence of mothers and fathers on a son's finances and future. It questions who should fund a son's lifestyle and whose training yields a more self reliant man.
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John H. Snow
John A. Snow
John Snow
Ganer Ie
Mother
Rome
Dad
Son
Welus
John
War and law in early Idaho mining era summary
A historical recount from The Story of Idaho highlights Boise Basin turmoil in the 1860s. It covers sheriffs Pinkham and Upshaw, the rise of the Payette Committee of Safety led by McConnell, and outlawry amid secessionist influence. Promoters, miners led by Standifer, and attacks near Salmon Falls drive fortifications at Ft Boise established July 1863 by Lugenbell Maury detachments.
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Idaho
The
Tribune
Boise Basin
Summer Pinkham
Boise County
A. O. Wn
Ada County
BD. C. Updyke
Secesh
Payette
W. J. McConnell
U. S
Boise City
McConnell
Oregon
Committee of Safety
MccConnell
Boise Bagin
Pinkham
Logal
Patterson
Rough Pitions
Ft. Hall
Salmon Falls
Bannocks
Volunters
Placerville
Jefferson Standifer
Ft. Steele
Standifer
Snake
Malheur
Boise
War Department
Ft. Boise
Lugenbell
Washington Infantry
Boise River
Hudson Bay Company
Maury
Oregon Cavalry
Little Salmon River
Early Boise Country Gold Rush Conflicts and Losses
In fall 1862 gold seekers entered Boise country and faced attacks from Indians resulting in leaders slain. That year two prospectors perished near Olds Ferry on the Snake River below Old Fort Dorse. The Adams immigrant train suffered an attack below Salmon Falls with eight killed and ten wounded. twenty thousand dollars in cash and nearly all personal property taken.
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Boise Country
Olds’ Ferry
Snake River
Old Ft. Dorse
Salmon Falls
Vigilante justice in Ada county era violence and executions
A Reno era narrative recounts the murder of Ruben Raymond by gambler John Clarke and subsequent vigilante hangings of Clarke and other outlaws. The piece details Updyke’s exposure as sheriff and his confession revealing a highwayman gang tied to stage robberies and murders, followed by executions and warnings that ended widespread lawlessness in the territory.
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Ruben Raymond
John Clarke
Raymond
Clarke
Viglantes
Argus-Eye of Justice
D. C. Updyke
Ada County
Boise
James
Sauna Place
Jake Dixon
Dave Updyke
Updyke
Portneuf Canyon
Ada J
Dixon
Wendell Phillips Emancipator of Humanity Remembered
One Hundred Great Americans features Wendell Phillips, Boston born reformer and ally of the anti slavery cause. He stood fearless before mobs, championed universal emancipation, woman suffrage, labor rights, and humane treatment of the insane. He died Feb 3, 18__, aged 73, with his body lying in state at Faneuil Hall as crowds paid homage.
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Endell Phillips
Massachusetts Bay Colony
John Phillips
Wendell Phillips
Boston
Phillips
Moba
Ireland
London
Fancuil Hall
Bannock Chiefs Elevate Mrs. Fisher as Mother of Bannocks
About 25 Bannock chiefs and elders, led by Tyhee’s son, convened at A W Fisher’s office and bestowed the title Mother of the Bannocks on Mrs. A W Fisher, designating her as a key adviser in tribal councils and welfare matters. Also noted: county won’t fund jail coal. sheriff to cover heating. Sidney Neb guest J C Wilcox hosted by J T Thoelecke. Bannock Republican committee elected C H Baswell chair and George Griffith as committeeman for Pocatello precinct No 2. six members present.
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Bannocks
Tyhee
A. W. Fisher
County Republican Central Committee
C. H. Baswell
D. Lockwood
George Griffith
Pocatello
D. €. Lockwood
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American Republic
Pershing
ARMY
Winifred Black
Stacks
Mrs
Emma
Mqlden
Hall OF Fame
By Mark Stuyvesant
W. T. Reeves
Bannock
J. C. Wilcox
Sidney, Neb
City
J. T. Thoelecke
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