Trial resumes in Ramseyer murder case with key witnesses
Eyewitnesses Hildrey Abel and Oscar Heteri told the district court how the fatal shooting of Logal Rancher Joan Abel occurred. They described a confrontation at the headgate after Abel argued over water rights, detailing a dispute over boards used to mark the ditch and Ramseyer’s claim of water flow before the shooting.
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H.-F. Ramseyer
Joan Abel
Yestern
Hildrey Abel
Oscar ‘Heteri
Belnigs
Abel
Oscar Hieter
Ramseyer
Aitch Wuntil
Erty
Lyons
Hawking
John Abel
Romseyer
Simmons
John
Coulee
A.S. Goss
Blass
Healso
FE. J. Lyons
Toads and water dispute precedes trial details
A fragmented report recounts a rural dispute over water and property with a bizarre opening about an ugly talking toad. Witnesses describe Ramseyer threatening Abel over a six inch checkerboard and water access, culminating in a shooting that wounded Abel in the leg. The trial resumes at 9:80.
Will Delay Start Of Basketball Season
The basketball season start is delayed about two weeks to allow players to recover from strenuous efforts. Regulars Ward Carter Bob Putzier and Clarence Taylor will return, with Newman ineligible. Carter remains center. Putzier and a shifting forward may fill guard roles. Substitutes Yachem Hertz Bailey available.
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Clinton
Ward’ Carter
Bob Putzier
Clarence Taylor
Newman
Probah
Carter
Putzier
Yachem,Hertz
Bailey
Stevens arraigned on grand larceny charge in auto theft case
L. W. Stevens was arraigned yesterday in the probate court on a grand larceny charge. He pled not guilty and was held under a $2,000 bond. The charge states he stole an automobile belonging to J. C. Clatborne.
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L. W. Stevens
Stevens
J. C. Clat
Jones Is Committed to State Asylum After Probate Hearing
The probate court yesterday committed Paul Jones to the state Blackfoot asylum after a hearing conducted by Harry Benoit. The complaint was preferred, and Jones was found insane by the court.
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Jones
Harry Benoit
Spe ‘Dial
Idaho Hay Growers Seek Emergency Freight Rate
Southern Idaho hay growers and shippers press for an emergency freight rate to move the 1920 crop to eastern points. Resolution asks Oregon Short Line Union Pacific Inter State Commerce Commission and Idaho Public Utilities Commission to grant a $10 a ton rate to Missouri river points and $12 to Chicago at once, with urgent immediate effect and benefits.
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Idaho
Bankers
Farm Bureaus
Oregon
Missouri
Union Pacific
Interstate Commercce Commission
Public Utilities Commission of
Misouri
Chicago
Progress to aid Harding program
Washington recents Republican cabinet members plan immediate action to render government departments more business like and economical. A congressional inquiry will be authorized to examine executive machinery, eliminate duplication delays and overlap, and provide cabinet members with ready outlines to start reforms without waiting for extra legislation.
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Washington
Rec
Congress
Selata Perassan
Budget Bill Aims For Sounder National Finances
At a special session of the new Congress likely in early April, a budget bill is set to place national finances on a more sound and sturdier footing. The plan signals a disciplined approach to spending and revenue, aiming to restore fiscal stability.
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Congress
Drunkenness fines for three men in Twin Fatty
John Doe W N Madden and F Clu were fined 60 each plus 7.50 costs by Police Judge W A Minnick for drunkenness. They were granted 30 days to earn the money. One man claimed family smallpox caused his drinking to avoid illness by using formaldehyde. The others were said to have consumed hard cider sweet cider vanilla extract and other liquids.
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John Doe
W. N. Madden
F. Clu
W. A. Minnick
Polkte
ALF and AL OM Meet For Lodge Elections
A special meeting of Win Falls Lodges No. 45 A M and A M will be held Wednesday evening in the Masonic hall. Twin Falls Commandry No. 19 Knights Templars will hold a meeting tonight with election and installation of officers.
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ALF
AL OM
Win Falls
A. M
Masonic Hall
Twin Falls Commandry No
Knights
Templers
Store proprietor detains man over intoxication incident
John Neidert, a store proprietor, kept Ira Moore inside after Moore “sleep a souse off” then released him to walk out with 297 in hand. Ira was later pinched by authorities.
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Akuon
John Neidert
Cate
Ira Moore
Ira
John
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Tess
Gooding Motor
Gooding, Idaho
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