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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
4
A Pocatello tied dispatch from the Associated Press details a regional update from the newsroom. The report highlights a local development affecting readers and cites AP attribution for ongoing coverage.
United States Senator Weldon B. Heyburn from Shoshone leads a Republican slate with James H. Brady of Bannock as Governor and L. H. Sweetser of Cassia as Lieutenant Governor. Other statewide officials include Robert Lansdon, D. C. McDougal, 8. D. Taylor, C. A. Hastings, F. C. Moore, Belle Chamberlain, and presidential electors Edgar Wilson, John Lamb, and A. A. Crane.
The ticket lists State Senator J Frank Hunt and Representatives E L Holzheimer T M Edwards and John Schutt. Other offices include Sheriff George W Smith Probate Judge T A Johnston County Attorney George E Gray Superintendent Grace E Loughran Treasurer Julia Sullivan Assessor Charles H Bassett Coroner W F Howard Surveyor Oscar Sonnen and Commissioners Myers Cohn D J Lau W J Harvey Justice of the Peace Pocatello precinct C M White Constable Pocatello precinct John Priest.
A local circular letter quotes Robert M. Terrell asserting neither he nor his opponent are taxpayers while J Gray’s recent homestead transfer to his name is noted. Gray holds a tax receipt for the property and Terrell’s tax payment records or court appearances are questioned in this Bannock County context.
The 8d-News opposes Amendment No 2 on the ballot, warning it would be disastrous and impose maus expense on counties. The article urges voters to understand the amendment and expresses strong concern about its potential impact.
The piece argues against a proposed amendment to abolish probate courts in favor of district judges in each county and a December election. It warns of high costs, delayed effect until January 1911, and the risk of bankrupting counties with juries and stenographers for petty cases. It claims most lawyers oppose it and urges a NO vote.
Opponents scramble for office. voters should judge by record not rhetoric. Republicans led county for two years with efficient service and nonsectarian governance, promising fair representation and trustworthy officials. Voters urged to weigh each candidate against Democrats and choose the tested team.
In Cincinnati a young John L. Sullivan meets Judge Taft who asks him to appraise their physiques. Sullivan flexes as Taft examines from ankles to neck and declares Sullivan the lesser man. Years later Sullivan and Taft, then secretary of war, work together in the White House.
The Bannock county Republicans denounce a Democratic circular as false and abusive aimed at Mormon voters and Republican leaders. The piece defends Hunt, Bassett, Johnston and other county officials, denounces the Democratic bid for Mormon support, and pledges continued reform and honesty in government.
The Rupert Pioneer Record states James H Brady Jr. is unafraid to declare his stance on issues including local option and a direct primary. It praises his economical and honest administration and criticizes his opponent for evasiveness and failure to state positions on key interests.
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