Controversy Over Carey Act Land Opening and Board Actions
The article exposes alleged unfairness in the Carey act land opening process near Emmett and Twin Falls, Idaho. It details long delays, crowd unrest, and claims of graft, with criticism of the state land board's procedures, representation rules, and priority systems. It hints at planned disclosures of names and further accusations of dishonest conduct.
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Carey
Washington
Nowa
Boise
Saya
Picnay
Aestate-Land Board
O- Garey
S Gielock
Canyon Canal
Ion
Miss Scott
Same
Pinkham
Land Board
Twin Falls
Northwestern Railway extends toward Shoshone reservation
In Casper Wyoming on May 12 the Chicago and Northwestern Railway begins a four track supply yard at work as the base for a line extension toward the Shoshone reservation. About fifteen hundred cars of material are on the line from Chicago to Casper, arriving at one train per day. Officials expect the reservation to open in June 1905 and the extension to be finished by then, about 160 miles distant.
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Casper
Wyo
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Chicago
Northwestern
Nan Patterson Free in New York Court Hearing
Nan Patterson was discharged from custody this afternoon after District Attorney In recommending her release while endorsing the indictment against Mise Patterson. Another trial could lead to a disagreement. Mise Patterson was brought before Recorder Gott and released on her recognizance as cheers from about two thousand people followed her from the court building.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Jerome
Mise Patterson
Gott
Salt Monopoly Challenge Shatters Mormon Control in Ogden
A Boston investor, A. W. Mansur, leading the Great Western Salt and Soda Co, is in Ogden with directors of a new rival to the Inland Crystal Salt Co. The effort aims to lower salt prices, expand local production, and reduce imports, backed by Idaho sheepmen stockholders. Mansur plans to stay until the new refinery opens.
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Ogden
Utah
A. W. Manner
Boston
Great Western Salt and Soda Company
Inland Crystal Salt Company
Little Mountain
Lucia
Mansur
Kansas
Michigan
The
Ralph B. Hong
C. V. Withee
W. H. Philbrick
American Falls
Ida
Idaho
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Sainte
Lutz Visits Chadron En route to Seattle
Charles H. Lutz of Chadron Nebraska arrived Saturday to visit old friend A A Record and view the fat land of Weiser. He plans to continue to Seattle and other coast points, but he is so impressed with Water and the valley that a permanent stopover is likely.
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Charles H. Lutz
Chadron
Nebraska
A. A. Record
Weiser
Seattle
Sunday Ball Game Aces Weiser Over Ontario 18 to 2
Sunday ball game at the local diamond ended in an 18 to 2 defeat for Ontario as Weiser’s lineup dominated. Welor sparked the visitors with strong batting and pitching while Ontario players fought hard through nine innings in a noisy, uneven contest.
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Weiser
Ontario
Welor
Mormon tithing money tied to Salt Lake charity and abuse
A Salt Lake Tribune report portrays harsh outcomes of Utah’s tithing system. It recounts wives supporting families while husbands serve missions and bishops receive funds. It includes cases of delayed wages, forced payments, and job rejections linked to anti Mormon sentiment.
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The
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah
Inter-Mountain States
Colorado Students Refuse Polygamist Judge in Utah Debate
Colorado youths rejected B H Roberts as a debate judge in Salt Lake City. They substituted Rev Benjamin Young and Rev B L Goshen, signaling a stance against Utah polygamist hierarchy and asserting Colorado’s moral stance. The Salt Lake audience and university attendees gathered for the contest at the Salt Lake theater amid the planned Baccalaureate events.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Colorado
B. H. Roberts
Utah
Brigham H. Roberts
Salt Lake Theater
Denver
Salt Lake City
Roberta
B. H.roberta
H. Roberta
Benjamin Young
Bh, I, Goshen
King
Christain
Church of Utah
University of Colorado
B. A. Roberts
President Smith
W. W. Doel
Welser High
Deal
Ady
Pied Maonk Wong
Tity Wube
Was It a Up Job Involving Gambling Arrest?
A Saturday in the town sparked rumors that R. J. Badger was arrested for gambling after a dispute between Bill Riggs and D. Drigler over railroad ties. Sheriff Lansdon moved to enforce the gambling law, Badger pleaded, then withdrew. a demurrer was sustained and an amended complaint likely to be filed to clarify if the act falls under the ordinance. Bill Riggs, not arrested, left others puzzled.
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R. J. Badger
Bill Riggs
D. Drigler
Bill
Badger
Crigler
Lansdon
Brizendine
Travis
Lot Feltham
Coulter
Feltham
Alty
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Howrt Hous
von Walmir
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