Idaho Senate Committee to Probe Plural Marriages
Lake city Oct. 29 A Washing tol to the Tribune says the privileges and elections committee will visit Utah to conduct an extended inquiry into plural marriages reported in southeastern Idaho since the manifesto. At least seven senators will attend and meeting dates target Oct after the election, with hearings likely in Salt Lake and possibly Pocatello or Montpelier. Witness lists include many Idaho Utah and Wyoming residents and subpoenas are being served.
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United States Marshals
Big Jim Nas Recalled In Snake River Accident Tale
“Big Jim” Narpisee recounts a lowry tale of a Snake River accident near Baker City about a month ago. He describes firing at ducks with a .caliber pistol, stumbling over rocks, a close range bullet that injured him, and his subsequent recovery with lingering discomfort after the incident.
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Sol Jeffreys Dead After Operation In Portland
Reports indicate Sol M. Jeffreys died after an operation following an aggravated illness tied to war service in Warsaw and Washington. He resided in Portland for decades and is remembered by relatives and community members for his long years of life and service.
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Portland
Sol M. Jeffreys
Welsor
Washington
Bennonan
Paubadan
Borah Denounces Stalker Over Mother's Shame Ad
The piece reports Borah attacking a Stalker figure for exposing his mother's alleged shame. It notes Borah branding a polygamous wife as a woman of shame while acting as attorney for church leaders, defending continuing stigma on women.
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Borah
Power of Truth in Weiser theater portrays Mormonism
A four act production set in San Pete valley and Salt Lake City depicts the power of truth and Mormon polygamy with a bishop seeking a third wife and a lover sent to cannibal islands. The cast, led by Del Lawence, delivers lively scenes with strong support. Tonight Blase of the Mines takes the stage.
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San Pete Valley
Salt Lake City
Captain Fresh
del Lawence
Weiser
Clara Mathews Co
Strong Company
Boars
Voter Marking Instruction In Historical Note
A short rule demands voters mark the circle at the top of the ticket or leave it unmarked to cast a straight vote. The language appears archaic and instructive for ballot marking guidance.
Fragmented prompt yields unclear historical note
The readable fragments reference Pine Aeronablons, Maer Aah te baler, Carell Binge and Aine Leal, but the text is garbled. No coherent event, date, or named outcome is evident to summarize into a proper news item.
The Awful Thing on polygamy and Borah prosecutions
A strong push against polygamy in which the speaker accuses Borah of shielding twenty named supporters. The piece claims hundreds more cases could be produced and argues that 360 wives and 1,800 children would result under the system if tolerated. It calls on respectable people to act to drive the issue from public affairs in the state.
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Republican Party
Don’t Mark the Top Circe in Ballot Advice
Guidance warns voters not to mark the top circle unless voting straight ticket. It advises leaving the top circle alone if scratching, and suggests only marking intended selections to avoid unintended votes.
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Circe
Voting Instruction Note From Ballot Card
A voter instruction urges scratching out an undesired candidate and placing an X next to the preferred one on a ballot. The guidance emphasizes following the listed names and marking the circle beside the chosen candidate. It reflects how to record a vote for a man not on your ticket.
Edward Adame Does Not Seek County Surveyor Office
In a letter to the Signal Edward Adame states he does not seek the county surveyor role. He notes he would likely not qualify if elected and endorses friends voting for Mr Luck or Mr Tuck, granting them permission to vote as they wish.
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Luck
Tuck
Edward Adame
They Are in Favor Indian Valley State Aid Vote
Indian Valley Idaho editors report on voter sentiment as inquiries rise regarding support for a state appropriation if elected. The note notes potential approval in the context of ongoing debates and community needs.
Plan for Wagon Bridge and Road Links to Open State
Framed as a public notice, the letter from PRANK HARRIS THOS GALLOWAY and B BUDDLESON with HOWARD DENISON advocates building a wagon bridge over the Little Salmon at its mouth and a wagon road from Warren to Deep Creek and Thunder Mountain. They urge state internal improvements to speed ranchers and miners to markets and to unlock mineral and agricultural resources, pledging support for supportive legislation.
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Warren
Deep Creek
Thunder Mountain
Prank Harris
Galloway
Buddleson
Howard Denison
Voting Instructions For Marking A Candidate In The Ballot
A voter should place an X in the circle next to the name of the candidate they support. The instruction emphasizes selecting the intended man by marking the corresponding circle. Do not mark more than one name on a single ballot.
For Sale Two Corner Lot Cheap for Cash Ad
Local notice advertises a sale of a residential lot for cash. The candidate advises voters to consider a straight ticket or scratch options at the polling place. Enquiries directed to Mrs. John Coakley for details.
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John Coakley
Political Dominion as Ordained Mormon Government
A sermon by Apostle Orson Pratt contends the Kingdom of God, or Mormon church, is a divinely authorized order of government. He argues it is the only legal governance in the universe, asserting other governments are illegal and unauthorized.
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Orson Pratt
Wool shrinkage varies by state across the season
The American Shepherds Bulletin notes wool shrinkage in multiple states this year with Utah and Wyoming heavier by about two to three percent, Montana lighter, Oregon claiming a record clip, and Idaho three to four percent lighter. Growers may miss higher value due to misjudging shrinkage before sale.
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American Shepherd’s Bulletin
Utah
Idaho
Talén
Mill restoration eyed to run 75 barrels daily
J. J. Morton who bought the old Weiser flouring mill machinery says with proper support and grain supply he will replace the needed equipment to operate the mill at a capacity of 75 barrels per day. Henry L. Snyder, recently arrived from the east with his family, joins Morton and plans a general feed and commission business, buying all kinds of grain and hay.
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J. J. Morton
Weiser
Iterated
Morton
Henry L. Snyder
Hass
Last Meeting of the Company at Barton's Hall
Next Saturday evening at Barton's hall the final democratic speaking of this campaign will be held with all county candidates present. An interesting program is planned and everyone is invited to attend to listen and get acquainted. This is the last opportunity to hear the party speak before the people.
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Barton's Hall
Fragmented OCR notes on a web project and names
A garbled historical clipping mentions Nett Brick, a wedding, and a planned building in Webawe. It references a January completion, and lists numerous unreadable names and places, including Aachen and Keo Cond Hind. The text appears as stray fragments with unclear context or dates.
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Bigualane
Jehlow Metivatoup
Amaibhaun
Mormon Militia Fights Birth Record Bill In Legislature
Reported clash over a proposed birth record bill ends with Mormon opposition keeping it from passage. Dr Whitewell pressed the measure as a means to track births and parental names, while advocates warn of state infighting and political power. The piece urges voting for Heitfeld and the Democratic legislature to remove the perceived threat.
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Whitewell
Simy
Heitfeld
Saloon and Lodging House to Rise in City
A new building described as a saloon and lodging house will soon be completed. When finished it will be one of the most fluent business structures in the city.
Odd Fellows hall event and housing ad fragment
A fragmented notice lists a social gathering at Odd Fellows hall on Friday evening November 4 with a ten cent social and lunch, inviting all. It also mentions a room for rent or furnished rooms by Aire, N. M. Hane thor, and includes garbled further text with names and phrases.
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Odd Felows'hall
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