Heitfeld Draws Crowd in Idaho Mormon Charge Rally
Hon. Henry Heitfeld spoke to a full Opera House crowd last Saturday, denouncing Mormon polygamy ties in Idaho politics. He cited Morrison and Borah, claimed a Mormon influence on the Republican ticket, and urged voters to back his anti polygamy, pro reform stance as the key to the campaign.
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Opera House
Henry Heitfeld
Herris
Heitfeld
Turner
Moscow
Morrison
Genley
Blahop Fe
Cal and
Commercial Machine
French
Latah
Borah
Chicago
Dubois
National Republican
Liicely
Church
Parley Pratt
Mormon Church
Woodruff
United States
Kingdom of Heaven
Idaho
W. E. Borah
Life of a Downtrodden Man Ends in Wild West Feud
A Grangeville resident recounts an attack by Tennyson Wright and his gang near Pollock. Wright struck him with a six shooter, kicked him, and pursued him as his wife intervened. After fleeing 80 yards, the assailant broke a revolver over the man's head. They fled to Pollock and learned White and associates were drinking nearby. The victim filed to pursue a warrant against White.
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Pollock
White
Grangeville
Heyburn attack on Mormon influence stalls Idaho politics
The Spokesman-Review reports U S Senator Heyburn railing at Mormon power in Idaho campaigns. He asserts heavy partisanship, claiming he never talked to a Mormon about elections, while allies are accused of church-state entanglement and political manipulation. Borah is drawn into the dispute over a message.
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U. S
Heyburn
Idaho
Spokane
Senate
Lewiston
Payette
Spokesman-Review
Reed Smoot
Borah
Eyburn
Death of Mrs G M Green at Salubria Stirs Town
Mrs G M Green died at Salubria after a period of illness. Her remains were moved to LaGrande for burial with husband G M Green and children Dr BR Green of Emmett J E Green of Cambridge and Mrs H G Baker of Cambridge among survivors. The article notes a fire in the oil room causing excitement among guests and references past fires before water works.
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G. M. Green
Salubria
LaGrande
BR. H. Green
Emmett
J. E.green
Cambridge
H. G. Baker
Fire at Vendome Hotel Threatens Structure
Early Saturday the fire department battled a blaze that started in the rear oil room of the Vendome hotel and spread into a wash room. The interior of the oil room and adjoining passage were badly charred while smoke filled both upstairs and downstairs.
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Vendome
Weiser Women Present Spoon To Mrs White
Mrs. Anna McKean White left Weiser after a visit being honored on the platform as Mrs. James Coakley presented a Weiser souvenir spoon. The gathering shared warm words as local ladies expressed appreciation for her visit.
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Weiser
Anna McKean White
James Coakley
White
Rifle for Sale by Savage in 22 Caliber
Advertisement announces a nearly new Savage rifle in 22 caliber for sale at a low price. It shoots 8, L, and L cartridges and is described as nearly new. Inquiries directed to the office. Semi Weekly for fresh news.
Democratic nominees speak dates across county tour
The Washington county nominees on the democratic ticket will visit several prosinets around the county. Listed dates include Mineral October 10 night ball Hemenway school house October Wth night Meadows October Baad night Bee Springs October 20 whebt Wreck Lake October 264 afternoon bath Kandors Cobober itl night Residents are urged to attend and meet the candidates.
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Washington County
Mineral
Hemenway School House
Meadows
Wight
Ball
Bee Springs
Wreck Lake
Bath
Cobober
Fragmentary local notes from a weekend visit and town talk
A garbled OCR fragment reports Mise Margaret Wilkerson visiting relatives of Ben Ashley from Friday to Sunday. Other names and places are partially readable as Lank Jones moving a facility to town for the winter and various visitors from Mann oreak Caldwell and Vassar in uncertain sequences.
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Mise
Margaret Wilkerson
Ben Ashley
Lank Jones Bow
Johnny Jeffreys
Mann Oreak
del, Root
Mrs White Recalls Mormon Experiences in Idaho Talk
Mrs Anna McKean White, unable to appear with Governor Heitfeld, spoke Sunday evening in Weiser about her Mormon experiences as a Presbyterian teacher. She recalled a hostile incident in Utah, urged Idaho citizens to awaken and oppose polygamy, and praised women's voting rights while noting the federal scrutiny of the church.
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Anna McKean White
Heitfeld
Opera House
Weiser
Idaho
Henry Taylor
Episcopal Church
Wallace Graham
White
Utah
United States
Joseph Smith
Mormon Church
Senate
Snow Liniment Credited With Saving a Life in 1902 Letter
A letter dated June 14 1902 from Ballards Snow Liniment endorsements recounts a near fatal lung condition and a lump in the side. The writer credits two doctors with poor prognosis until the liniment eased symptoms and claims two 50 cent bottles cured them. Churchill Drug & Pelat Co. sold the product.
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J. W. Davenport
Winego
Ballard
Churchil Drug & Pelat
Bloodiest Battle of Modern Times Reported
A seven day clash between Japanese and Russian forces near Mukdeo and Liso Yang is described as the bloodiest modern battle. Eyewitness accounts recall tens of thousands killed or wounded and chaotic conditions. The text emphasizes extreme casualties and rapid shifts in control, underscoring the ferocity of the engagement.
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Mukdeo
Liso Yang
Nine
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Joe Winden
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