Rents and Progress in Boise Area This Week
Boise city council levies 16 mills for municipal purposes. Idaho bass fishing secured with 60 000 young fish shipped to Boise river. State funds earn interest this August totals 4 229 66, year to date 42 659 45. Kootenai county fair set for September 19 to 26. Spanish war veterans reunion planned at Soda Springs starting September 18. Fishing near Caldwell reports large sturgeon catches as bone less fish decline.
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The
State Game Department
Boise
Boise River
Barber Dam
Allen
Soda Springs
Ida
Idaho
Mexican Situation Deepens as U S Readies Action
The Mexican situation grows serious with imminent U S intervention after border mobilization 18 months ago. A few rebels crossed into the United States last Friday near Hacita New Mexico and Bliss Texas. A. E. Travis left Monday for Augusta Wisconsin to visit a sister unseen for thirty years and plans time in Michigan.
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United States
Mexico
America Io
Hacita
N. M
Pethborhood Fo Por
Bliss
Texas
A. E. Travis
Augusta
Wis
Michigan
Hints for Legislature by Capt. Davis and others
E G Davis and others urge early action on appropriations. They call for separate omnibus and dedicated appropriations for executive, judicial, and educational departments, propose reduced general bills, and criticize excess staff and costly printing. They urge consolidation of offices, road funding inquiry, and fewer, better laws with stronger enforcement.
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legisla_ture
Judicial Department
Madison
Idaho
Four-catch intrigue captivates old-timers and newcomers
In a quiet sporting corner, four catches draw attention from veteran observers and fresh fans alike. The moment showcases skill, patience, and the appeal of a simple, well-executed play across generations.
Northern Idaho Roars for Roosevelt and Progressives
G H Martin of Bonner county, a Bull Moose candidate for attorney general, visits Boise and leads northern Idaho in backing Roosevelt. He cites strong support for Borah in the senate race and reports a booster straw vote showing Roosevelt ahead with 57 of 92 voters while Debs, Wilson, and Taft trail.
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G. H. Martin
Bonner County
Boise
Roosevelt
Martin
Statesman
Idaho
Borah
United States Senate
Progressive
Chicago
St. Anthony
Hiram Johnson
Landpoint Commercial Club
Hope
Wilson
Debs
Taft
Should Run Up White Flag
A call for corporations to surrender their power by backing a reform agenda. The piece urges enacting a corrupt practice act a public utilities commission a workmen s compensation act and tax law revisions to ensure a just equitable tax burden.
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Public Utilities Commission
Idahn Post
Fire destroys 225 buildings in Ocean Park blaze
On September 4 a major fire in Ocean Park, eighteen miles from Los Angeles, destroyed 225 structures. The disaster caused an estimated loss of 2,200,000 dollars and one person was reported killed.
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Ocean Park
Los Angeles
Rathdrum curfew to start September 15 in village plan
Rathdrum village trustees vote to enforce a curfew for under 16 from 9 pm, shifting to 8 pm after October 1, with a fire bell signal and names logged for violations. Tax and revenue notes discuss 1912 valuation, levy limits, sidewalk charges, and plans to raise funds for general revenue. Secretary Wilson and Forester Graves to tour western forest reserves to inform agricultural land openings under forest policy changes.
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Rathdram
State Board
Rathdrum
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Forester Graves
Forest Service
A Frightful Thought on Ocean Voyage
Mrs Wayback recalls a passenger remark during an ocean voyage about tipping the boat upright to surpass the Washington Monument. The overheard exchange suggests a panic moment and urges immediate departure.
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Wayback
John
Washington Monument
Roosevelt in Rathdrum Draws 200 to 300 Crowd
Theodore Roosevelt Progressive candidate paused for a brief greeting on his Rathdrum stop Sunday evening. J M Repass wired Senator Dixon to arrange the appearance. Roosevelt shook hands, accepted flowers, and warned children to beware Bull Moose. He spoke no speech, then rode on to Spokane where four speeches awaited him. The Spokane crowd greeted him warmly, confirmed by a telegram from Roosevelt's nephew George.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Rathdrum
Spokane
J. M. Repass
Joseph M. Dixon
Mont
Progressive National Committee
Roosevelt
R. C. Thompson
Repass
Idaho
Colonel Roosevelt
Mr. Repass
George Roosevelt
County fair push travels through Kootenai region
J A McPherson state horticultural inspector, with deputy Wm Buckley, visits Rathdrum and Spirit Lake while inspecting orchards in Kootenai and nearby counties. Buckley, secretary and manager of the second annual fair, promotes a September 19 to 26 event in Coeur d Alene with posters and a $1500 prize fund for exhibits of fruits grains grasses and vegetables from across the county.
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Kootenai
Coeur d'Alene
J.A. McPherson
Boise
Wm. Buckley
McPherson
Rathdrum
Spirit Lake
Buckley
Coeur d’Alene
Retired General MacArthur Found Dead at Milwaukee Reunion
Lieutenant General Artur MacArthur, U.S.A. retired, died suddenly of apoplexy during a soldiers reunion in Milwaukee in September. The incident shocked attendees and authorities began preliminary investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death.
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Artur MacArthur
U.S.A
Milwaukee
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State and County News
Boise City
0. H. Potts
Republican State Committee
Kootenai County
St. Joe
Fred M. Coleman
Republican State Central Committee
George A. Day
Chas. L. Reitman
Heitman
E. G. Davis
Adam B. Barclay
Lincoln County
Froman’s Ferry
Caldwell
J. L. Edelfson
W. A. Schneewind
Mr. Schneewind
Eorth Middle States
H. J. Petersen
Oregon
Gail McNett
Clarence Sylvester
Roy Mitchell
Moscow
University of Idaho
Rathdrum High School
H. A. Sheerer
Post Falls
F. G. Hart
Rathdrum Lodge No. 41
Masonic Grand Lodge
G. A. Culler
Mr. Hart
Enos Schott
Alpine
Ore
W. A. Seneewind
Coeur d'Alene Street
Mr. Schott
Gustavy
M. Stanfield
Athol
J. A. Smith
G. W. Berrier
North 7Th Street
Rollin Thomas
Indy
Gem
Rathdrum Tribune
State Land Department
Immigration
Davin
North Idaho
Revenue and Taxation
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