Rail line proposal sparks Idaho optimism in Lewiston editorials
Lewiston editor argues for a north south railroad from Lewiston through Boise to connect northern Idaho with the capital. He cites a 200 mile practical stretch, possible bond funding under constitutional change, and expected 10 percent value increases in involved counties. He says routes could connect with Northern Pacific or a new electric line, boosting business and regional development.
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Mme
Lewiston Tribune
Pobroary Ltd
Judson Spofford
Lewiston & Southeastern Electric Way Company
Boise
Lewiston
Thes Stern
Bolse
Thie
Union
South Idaho
Tisso
Pacific
Idaho
Muniolad County
Washington County
Weiser
Idaho County
Grangeville
Gottonwood
Whitebird
Nez Perce County
Nez Perce
Butes
Council
Little Salmon Valley
Camas Prairie
Northern Pacific
States
Frame house burned on Phipps ranch last Wednesday
Fire destroyed a frame building on Wm. Phipps ranch located off the wood road near his residence. By the time discovered the fire was beyond control and the entire structure and contents including books and stored goods were lost. Counsel Ad-
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Wm. Phipps
Unreadable OCR Fragments Spark Unclear Local Notice
Fragmented text from an old newspaper page shows garbled place names dates and actions. Readable bits mention Midland MO and Madison. The overall event or notice is not discernible from the legible fragments.
Five Feet Tunnel Development Plan Faces Isolated Hurdles
It is believed that the five feet developed in the tunnel will run above 100 a ton. A company has been organized on the property and it will proceed with the development.
Twin Falls dam closing crowds swell Shoshone scene
Crowds crowd Shoshone en route to witness the closing of the Twin Falls dam planned to activate Wednesday at 10 o clock. Town transportation strains as hotels fill and visitors seek private lodging while preparations accelerate for the event.
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Shoshone
Twin Falls
Binacne
Mobile
Dodne Cowl New Petine Breete' Oowrt War
A fragmented report notes events at a local meeting or contest involving notable figures such as Lamy and Anansi Hay Hatink. Details are unclear due to OCR garble but indicate discussions about a plant project and related community actions.
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Petine
Hancock Copper Mines Company Organized in Idaho Seven Devils District
The Hancock Copper Mines Company of Idaho, Limited, has been formed with a $1,000,000 capital and ten claims on Camp Creek near Landore in the Seven Devils district. Col. C. F. Drake leads the incorporation filing in Boise, planning vigorous development this season and erection of a chemical Dewey smelter, with about 25,000 dollars in development work planned.
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Hancock Copper Mines Company of Idaho, Limited
Seven Devils
Eecretary of State
Col. C. F. Drake
Boise
Clement F. Drake
Evert P. Rhea
George A. Rohm
Weiser
John
Virginia
Polyganist Appointment Appeals Controversy
Salt Lake Feb 23 Governor John G Cutler sent several appointments to the Senate Among them Joseph A Silver was named trustee of the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing society The appointment draws sharp criticism due to Silver s well known polygamist views and practices Many friends regret the honor and others condemn it vigorously
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Salt Lake
John G. Cutler
Senate
Joseph A. Silver
Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society
Silver
Jennie Daly Sentenced Ten Years for Manslaughter
Mrs Jennie Daly receives a ten year sentence to Idaho penitentiary after a Boise murder trial. Jury found manslaughter in the October homicide of Charles Daly but could only impose the maximum penalty.
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Idaho Penitentiary
Jennie Daly
Boies
Charles Daly
Boise
Fragmentary Inland Note Delays and Arrests Reported
Disjointed OCR style field report notes an arrest near a harbor area and a Saturday arrival from an inland point with companions. It references aid requests and unclear local figures, mentioning a person named Autry Aimde and a suspect tied to an earlier incident.
Tragedy Tennyson Wright Murder Case Recalled
The Boise Statesman account details the murder of Tennyson Wright at Grangeville related to land disputes in the Squaw Creek district. A. L. White killed Wright and then died by suicide after travelling to Caldwell for the funeral arrangements and legal proceedings.
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Tennyson Wright
Goff
A. £. White
City
Council
Caldwell
Idaho
Boise Statesman
Squaw Creek
Wright
White
Grangeville
Levander
Tenny
Levanders
Adnan
Heated debate halts Idaho birth data bill in senate
A tense Idaho state senate session last Friday saw a proposed health measure on birth and marriage registration clash with anti polygamy sentiment. Senators Rich Macbeth Day L W Smith opposed, while a 10 to 9 vote indefinitely postponed the bill, effectively ending its chances for now.
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State Senate
Senate
Rich
Bear Lake
Macbeth
Republican Party
Day
L. W. Smith
Mr. Gooding
Idaho
W. B. Borsh
Bull of Bashon
Owen
Borab
Lao
Hart
White fatally shoots at posse then dies by suicide
After firing on pursuit, White flees into the brush. A posse returns to the scene and discovers White dead about 60 feet from the road with a bullet through the brain. It is believed he feared capture and killed himself. Burial followed in Pollock on Friday afternoon.
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White
Pollock
State veterinarian bill passes senate amid debate
The state veterinarian bill abolishes the sheep inspector and creates a state veterinarian office. The measure drew strong debate with Senater Macbeth opposing it, accusing the Republican party of aiding Idaho Wool Growers by handing over livestock control to sheepherders, and the governor’s prior selection of the state veterinarian.
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Senate
Jays War and Unclear Names Near the Gate
A garbled report mentions Jays War and Bisa Heporte with references to a trout and a gate. The fragmentary text also includes scattered terms like Andro Ansminne arabe Mhok and wily cable, lacking coherent context or identifiable events or persons.
Death of Felix B. Graf in Erie Pennsylvania
Felix B. Graf died at his home in Erie Pennsylvania on Wednesday the 22nd after years of poor health. Born in Freiburg Germany he leaves a wife and three daughters. He was active in Idaho mining ventures and owned property in Welser and Washington county.
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Felix B. Graf
Erie
Erie Evening Herald
Graff
Frieburg
Germany
Graf
Idaho
Welser
Washington County
Jost
Heath
Alstrieta
J.W. Cox
Vendome
Welaor
Jae Doe
Mary Deoyhy
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