Idaho General Election Proclamation and Mormon Influence
A 1904 Idaho proclamation sets election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November for state and county officers and a constitutional amendment. The piece argues against Mormon church interference in politics, warning women voters of Utah’s example and urging Idaho to resist church dictation while defending monogamy and ethical governance.
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Idibo
Idaho
A. D
Pitty
Offcerse
Public Instruction
Tor
Mines
Mock
Kootenai
Bear Lake
Jah
Bingham
Blaine
Lincoln
Ise
Nez Perce
Oneida
Cassia
Shofour
Elmore
Fremont
Ind
Tolfclo
Wnn
Mormon Church
Utah
United States
Thatcher
Brigham Roberts
Wetere
Christ
Church of Jesus Christ
Landore smelter blows in and shows strong heat
Editor signals public interest in the Landore smelter built by Ladd Metals Co of Portland. The report details its semi reverberatory and blast furnace design, the gas producer fuel, and inventor Mr Adams. Initial operation wore workers out, a freeze occurred, but adjustments produced intense heat and full furnace operation.
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Washington County
Landore
Ladd Metals Co
Portland
Ladd
Adams
Adames
D. A. Utter
Idaho Political Strains over Mormon Influence
Republicans struggle to dismiss Mormon dominance claims in Idaho politics while press outlets echo the debate. The Boise Daily Statesman urges severing alliance with the Mormon church, contrasting prior editorial stances with post convention positions.
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Idaho
Weiser World
Boise Daily Statesman
Republican Party of
Mormon Church
Republican Journal
Statesman
Mt to Dock Flat Camp Progress and Tragic Death
Early plans at Mt to Dock Flat Camp describe extensive preparations for spring work including ditching wood piles and new buildings as a tunnel at Little Goose creek canyon is begun for deep ore access. Meadows Eagle dies suddenly near Weiser. funeral held at Baptist church with many relatives attending. burial at Welzer cemetery.
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Goose Creek
Weiser
Baptist Church
Welzer
Omar
DeHaven Authorized To Complete Land Proofs After Pollock Death
The land office at Hole ruled that James DeHaven, administrator of the late Tom Pollock, has authority to complete and predict two proofs for the Rapid River land claim, with the guardian rights of the untiler trustee assigned by Mary Juss and others.
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0. S
Hole
Jamey DeHaven
Tom Pollock
Poblovk Am Rapid
Thie Ur
Trutur
Merikioe Juss
Maneg Wi Dudhonle
Riedel
Aba
Wilhar
Land Office Decisions in Boise District
The Boise district land office issued two weeks of decisions on estate matters and interventions. Notable cases include Marion Perkiva, John Bridge, and Jamit Dollaven regarding Thomas Pollock estates with claims of up to 100 percent, plus related matters in Idaho County and adjacent proceedings.
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United States Land Office
Boise District
Marion
Perkina
John Bridge
Jamit Dollaven
Thomas Pollock
Binties
Idaho County
Thomas Pollak
Denensed
Alfred EB
Tennpaow Weigh
Daealelng
Coninek
Idalae Ooummby
Amr Pollak
Dewided
Werkgl
Homestead Dispositions Favored in Idaho Land Cases
In Boise county the suit favoring Washburn and Louis Kroff over Arta B R Tracy concerned a homestead of 80 acres and was decided for Kroff. Ada M Sheffield v Albert L Steinbrechon, involving 160 acres in Bolas county, ruled for Ada M Sheffield. Clayton B Knox v A M Howard, over 160 acres near Emmott, decided for Knox. George F Behyman v Collister W Cooper, over 160 acres near Caldwell, decided for Behyman.
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Washburn
Louis Kroff
Arta BR. Tracy
Boise County
Kroff
Ada M. Sheffield
Albert L.steinbrechon
Bolas County
Ada M. Shoffield
Clayton B. Knox
A. M. Howard
D. L
Npron
Emmott
Knox
George F. Behyman
Desperadoes Irvin and Barker Flees Across Oregon Trail
Deputy Sheriff Snow of Baker City pursued the fugitives Irvin and Barker from Baker City toward Haines North Powder and the Snake River area near Box Canyon. The pair fled after stealing grain from Waltz and were tracked toward Unity Ontario with search ongoing.
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Snow
Baker City
Weiser
Irvin
Barker
Officer
Box Canyon
Salmon Meadows
Long Valley
Ontario
Weiser Valley Prone Crop Sees Strong Harvest This Year
Weiser evaporator runs fall blast handling the prune crop of the valley with business thriving around the plant. Several tons of Idaho prune will be treated and ready for markets, and revenue from the prune crop this year is expected to be substantial, pleasing growers.
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Weiser
Idaho
Washing Doys J M Young at Council Aids Boise Fair Exhibits
J M Young of Washing Doys selects and receives exhibits for the Outlook lab to represent Washington county at the Boise Fair. Hitt in Weiser plans a shipment to Bolae, with fair grounds setup Sunday. Outlook Club members and helpers are praised for their strong support and effort to ensure Washington county has a strong showing.
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J. M. Young
Outlook Lab
Boise
Hornet Creek Valley
Washinon County
Hitt
Weiser
Bolae
Outlook Club
Washington County
District Court Proceedings Admit Plaintiff's Claim Expired
The court notes the plaintiff's complaint has expired and enters default against the defendant. It names James N larris and relates to actions by The J Muller Co and G W Rigen in a district court in Idaho involving grand larceny against Tra Baird and George Portlock. The fragmentary text shows multiple names and unclear outcomes but confirms a default entry.
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James N. Larris
Citroanchip
J. Muller
G. W. Rigen
State of Idaho
W. J. Cavenwagh
Mongarun
Hans Ashen Penny Peter Hy
Weiser Cement and Construction Company Forms in Weiser
The Weiser Cement and Construction Company, newly incorporated, brings cement blocks and sidewalk construction to Weiser. Key members include Nelson, Kimball, B. Brooves, R. O. McKinney, Bert Watkins, and Will Lynch. M. & Chamberlain head operations as superintendent. Blocks withstand 1000 to 1500 psi, at a small premium over brick, with plant formerly at Boulder, Colorado. Temporary quarters in the Kimball building on Main Street.
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Weiser
Will .Com
Weiser Coment & Construction Co
Welser
Nelson. Kimball
B. Brooves
R. O. McKinney
Bert Watkins
Will Lynch
A. P. Man
Denver Portien
M. & Chamberlain
Hendy Chapman
Kimball
Main Atrook
Chamberlain
Boulder
Qelo
Shot By a Might Watchman In Sunset Brewery Office
Paul Graff a well known young man in the Goeur d Alenea was shot early Monday in the Sunset brewery office, a night watchman firing through a window after mistaking him for a burglar. Graff, formerly employed at the brewery, had quit a month ago. another man accompanied him. The motive and details of the office business remain unclear.
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Paul Graff
Goeur d'Alenea
Sunset Brewery
Jame Murphy
Graff
Governor Het Coming Tour With Heitfeld Rally
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hon Henry Heitfeld and nominee for lieutenant governor Hon Frank Harris will tour Washington county towns starting Indian Valley Thursday. They plan addresses in Council ThorSday evening Midvale Friday and Cambridge Friday evening with a grand Weiser rally Saturday night. County candidates will join, calling for broad citizen involvement and a large Welser meeting.
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Henry Heitfeld
Frank Harris
Washington County
Indian Valley
Council
Midvale
Cambridge
Jopera House
Weiser
Heitfeld
Welser
Adios
Democratic Club Meeting Announcement Schedule
A fragmented notice invites members to a Democratic Club meeting at an unspecified venue. The message mentions a speaker, timing near a March date, and directions to participate, with unclear names and place details due to OCR errors.
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Annwrhey
Adwlo WA
Dronises
Dock Flat Camp
Alecent Land
Baberry Togas
Weise Valley
District Court Proceing
Nat He Gini
THE
Weiser Cement and Construction Company
Hew
Het
Democratic Club
Meeing
Democrstie Chui
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