City Appointments Made by Mayor Eldridge to Take Effect
City council approved a partial list of mayor Eldridge’s appointments including treasurer Frank Wheeler and city attorney John Davies. All appointees are reappointed except the treasurer who succeeds Rounds. Next meeting to finalize remaining positions. A protest over Main street parking and an audit of city clerk and treasurer books were noted.
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Frank FE. Wheeler
John E. Davies
I. V. Berg
W. A. Minnick
J. J. Pilgrim
William Taylor
F Eldridge
Eldridge
H. R. Rounds
Blue Lakes
F. Allen
Re Allen
Ken
City finances and bond amounts approved by council
The Great America city council set bonds for the city treasurer at 2,699,000 dollars the waterworks superintendent at 3,000 dollars and reduced the city clerk's bond from 5,000 to 1,000 dollars as the clerk no longer handles water works funds. Monthly bills were approved. Budgets show general fund 4,351.47 street sprinkling 6.07 sidewalk district 28 376.42 sewer district 26 522.47 curbing district 19 44.25 paving district 29 89.37 water improvements 55,882.93 year end balances
Brakes Take Precedence Over Engines in Car Safety
The author argues brakes are crucial, noting engines allow movement but without stopping ability a crash is likely. Cars have two braking systems, including an emergency brake with a ratchet and pawl intended to hold the vehicle stationary after stopping.
Proper brake operation and maintenance guidance
The article explains alternating brake use on long hills to avoid heat buildup and wear. It covers pedal and lever operation via equalizing bars, drum and band configurations, and the need for equal force on drums. It notes risks of scoring drums from worn linings and advises turning drums, renewing linings, and sourcing rivets and linings from service or supply stations.
I. W. W. Leader Fined After Slur Incident In Idaho
J ONeil prominent in I W W circles in Idaho paid a total fine and costs after allegedly casting a slur at the United States and the Victory loan. Ward reportedly overheard the remark and assaulted ONeil, leading to arrests. Acting Police Judge Minnick assessed a 60 dollar fine with costs totaling five dollars after the case.
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J. O'Neil
Idaho
axLiberty
Bond
Williams O'Neil
United States
Ward
I. Ww. W
Minnick
O'Neil
Treasury Reports Only Forty Percent of Victory Loan Subscribed
Treasury data show 40 percent of the Victory liberty loan quota raised with five days left. Subscriptions total 1.703 billion dollars, about 300 million short of daily average needed. The report notes progress versus a similar day in the prior drive and praises American newspapers for broad front-page appeals. College and training corps have contributed 1.298 million as part of reserve officer efforts.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Treasury Review
Liberty Team
Review
Glass
Raph
War Department
Eee
Idaho Nears Victory Joan Quota With Half Raised
Special to The Chronicle Boise May 6 Idaho reports fifty per cent of an 11 150 000 quota raised as the Victory Joan campaign enters its final week State Chairman Montie B Gwinn says Idaho still believes the state can meet its full allotment despite the limited time to report progress.
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The
Chronicle
Boise
Idaho
Montie B. Gwinn
Governor Proclaims Wednesday Afternoon a Legal Holiday
Governor D. W. Davis designated Wednesday afternoon as a legal holiday to enable all business people to concentrate their energies on the Victory loan. The proclamation aims to keep commerce steady while supporting the loan drive statewide.
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D. W. Davis
Mexican Supreme Court Overridden Over Alvarez Execution
Advices from Washington report the Mexican military party overruling the supreme court in the execution of General Alvarez. The court had granted amparo, delaying the shot until after a telegram to General Montalvo, but the war department in Mexico City ordered the execution. Reports also state General Bilanguez was not killed and that Alvarez was captured by government troops.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexican Supreme Court
Dé P. Alvarez
Supreme Court
Alvarez
Montalvo
F. L. Urquizo
Vera Cruz
War Department
Mexico City
Bilaneguez
Rebel Leader Blanquet Killed Reported by Federal Forces
An incomplete fragment states federal troops cut off the head of Blanquet and sent it to Vera Cruz as proof of the rebel leader's death.
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Blanquet
Vera Cruz
Red Cross Sends Tents to Salvador in Earthquake Aid
The American Red Cross announced it ordered 100 tents shipped to Salvador to shelter earthquake victims. The request came from the Salvadoran Red Cross president.
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RED Cross
The
Associated Press
Erican Red Cross
Salvador
Republic
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Great America
Crescent Hardware Co
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