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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1906
Page
8
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The slate lists Nathan H. Clark for Representative Court Henderson for Clerk of District Court Robert Morrison for Sheriff Rube H. Ewing for Assessor and Collector Jesse G. Finnell for Probate Judge Martha Keenan for Supt of Schools William J. Lamme for County Attorney Joseph L. Ebberts for Coroner Valentine Maelzer for Surveyor John M. Pushaw for 1st Dist Campbell for 2nd Dist John H. Greene for 3rd Dist.
The Challis gathering of 1906 adopts a platform reaffirming Democratic principles from Jefferson to Bryan. It endorses United States Senate candidate Fred T. Dubois, supports state party aims, tax reform to require fair shares, railroad accountability, Direct Primary law, Helplowers Liability Act, and Eight Hour law, while criticizing Gov Gooding and the Republican machine.
Idaho voters are urged to weigh Burton L French’s four years in the 58th and 59th Congresses. The critique highlights two private pension bills and a federal building in Moscow, plus votes on sugar tariffs and subsidies. The piece argues French served wealth interests, urging M. R. Hattabaugh as an alternative.
In Burke Idaho on October 17 Gooding denounced critics and defended the Roosevelt Forest Reserve policy while signaling support alongside Pinchot. The Wallace Times notes past alignment shifts with Heyburn and Borah as political expectations rise about Idaho voters judging the two figures for consistency and trust.
The Weiser Signal notes Republican Robert Lansdon, Idaho Secretary of State candidate and Washington county assessor, is under arrest for embezzlement of public funds. Bondsmen seek release from his bond citing profligate gambling. The piece questions Gov. Gooding’s stance and cites a $1,500 shortfall in Lansdon’s accounts.
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