Reward Offered for Arrest in Challis Arsenic Cabbage Case
S500 reward offered for arrest and conviction of person or persons who placed a cabbage head filled with arsenic at the back door of a Challis residence last November. Item published in Idaho press reflecting local crime scare and a note about Idaho journalism satire. The piece also critiques Prof. G Grovenor Haley Ph D editor of the Mackay Telegraph with humorous mock praise and a Greek Latin flavor.
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Challis
Challis, Ida
Idaho City
Mackay Telegraph
G. Groven
Hale
Mackay
Macha
G. Grovenor Haley
Idaho
C. B
There Is Nothing New Under the Sun in This Passage
A truncated excerpt notes the timeless idea that no matter how people create or write, new works echo familiar themes and patterns, suggesting recurring human concerns across literature and art. The fragment hints at cyclical creativity without naming specific authors or works.
Plagiarism charge links Baer to King George imitator
Richmond Kentucky lawyer Stephen D Parrish argues a new plagiarism charge against coal baron President Geo f Baer. He claims Baer mimics King George of Britain and cites a garbled 1774 satire about representatives of God and colonial labor to mock Baer’s authority and actions.
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Geo.f. Baer
Stephen D. Parrish
Richmond
Kentucky
George
Coas
King George
Great Britain
Peonsylvanis
Baer
Idaho Reapportionment Increases House Seats
The joint Republican caucus determined Idaho’s legislative reapportionment. Ada Bannock Bingham Canyon Fremont Nez Perce and Oneida gain a representative each while Boise Lemhi and Owyhee lose a seat, increasing house membership by four. Each representative must secure 1250 votes or a majority of that figure. governor’s vote at one set election used as basis.
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Idaho
Ada
Bannock
Bingham
Canyon
Fremont
Nez Perce
Oneida
Boise
Lemhi
Owyhee
House
Lions Rampage Near Challis Threaten Wildlife
Reports from Morgan Creek near Challis say Mountain Lions are plentiful and preying on yearling colts and deer. T Mayfield killed two lions last week, the largest 9 feet long, with tracks suggesting a nearby clan. On Sunday, a third lion was killed on Salmon River at Charles Colvin's ranch after killing a dog. it measured 8 feet 7 inches.
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Morgan Creek
Challis
T. ©. Mayfield
Mayfield
Salmon River
Chas. ColVin
Mr. Colvin
Bound Over In Challis Slay Case Against Dr Huston
Bound over to district court on manslaughter charge in Challis Idaho for the death of Mrs Ida Blume. Preliminary hearing held Feb 7 to Feb 13 behind closed doors. bond set at $1000. Dr C P Huston, son of Boise judge, draws local interest.
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State of Idaho
C. P. Huston
Ida Blume
District Court
Challis
Huston
Judge Huston
Boise
Challis Idaho News Patch Mixes Local Happenings
Wells McGowan left Custer last week and M E Foley departed for Logeares. Challis reported 22 below zero Friday. Dr Chas Kirtley of Wright and Kirtley Salmon will open an office in Challis. A Challis lamme was recently shorn. J E Chase, 81, died in Salmon on Feb 9 leaving two children Ada Merritt and Hal Chase. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Sullivan in Challis on Feb 12. A social gathering, Prof Maple’s visit, and his song Paxville enliven Challis social life. Idaho legislature debates spending with a reform school bid and delays in publishing constitutional amendment notices. Witnessed a Challis wedding, Daniel C McKendrick and Meda Cuba Trusler unite, with Te Deum Society hosting a farewell party prior to, and Cupid enlivening events among Society members.
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Idaho
Fremont County
Magrrcep
Challis
John W. Jarvis
Finnell
Daniel C. McKendrick
Meda Cuba Trusler
Trusler
Te Deum Society
John Thomas
Valentine
Cuba
G. T. Potter
Lincoln Birthday Observance At Morrison Hotel Event
Fragments describe a lodge event with committees and tickets for a supper at Morrison's hotel. A long vehicle of reflective Lincoln essay notes mark the day and contrast northern and southern views, noting Lincoln’s memory, patronage, and wartime reverence.
Lincoln and the Nation Rise as a Strong Man for the Hour
A historic reflection on Lincoln as the man for the hour who led a fractured union to endure. The piece contrasts northern and southern views, praising Lincoln’s courage and vision to heal the republic and restore American unity. It also notes forthcoming regional railroad developments and the launch of a weekly paper in Idaho.
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Lincoln
North
South
Washington
Columbia
Caster Prospector
Caster
C.K. Eddy
Idaho
Idaho Northern
Emmett
Garden Valley
Northern Pacific
Stites
Grangeville
Cul de Sac
Nez Peres Prairie
Ripon
Lewiston
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Tins Or Laads
Oregon
Mackay
Tis
Thunder Mountain
Pacelfio
Loti
Ae A
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Edward W. Bascom
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Three Forks
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V. Hansen
Mgr
D. W. Shanafelt
Mraskhgar
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Tpano
Main Street
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Cassia
Elmore Fremon Idaho
Wells McGowan
M. E. Foley
Logeares
Chas. Kirtley
Wright & Kirtley
Salmon
J. E. Chase
Ada Merritt
Hal Chase
John Sullivan
Arthur A. Cohn
Pocatello Mercantile Company
Cameron A. Maple
Blackbird
Paxville
Suspected &F Society
Geo
L. McGowan
Wm. Elder
E. Keyes
Sen. Peck
M. M. Sweet
T. J. Paul
Morrison's Hotel
Nickerson
Abraham Lincoln
Congressman Hitt
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