The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-10-17
THUESON UNDER FIRE

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Convenience and comfort OF Mr.. Thue-
on and his family.
SIR. Thueson has placed his son, All
Inexperienced boy with no knowledge
II mechanics in charge OF county
.rucks and engines and has cost the
county several thousands OF dollars
Tor repairs and requirements on ma
chinery which has been ruined by
his son. These are facts given me
by AN experienced mechanic
Mr.. Thueson has furnished his son
with a county truck to be used on
Sunday as moving van. The son
moved a family to Boise and charged
$1,000 for his services while using
the county truck and gasoline
Mr.. Thueson paid federal prison.
err George Timson by name, from
$500 to $3.50 per day for working on
the roads in Canyon county. He also
employed the same prisoner to place
a flag pole on top OF the court house
and authorized the payment OF 5000
for that service which took an hour
and hall at the most. He also en-
ployed the same prisoner to build
three coal shutes back OF the pro-
bate judges Office at the court house
and paid him S2o.25 for the work. 1t
would almost pay a person to go to
Jail while the road overseer is running
things at the court house.
could go on and recite several
more items of interest but will with
hold them until my next installment.
Just as the writer OF serial novel |
would do II you are still curious
after reading this letter just let me
know
Now as to the figures which you
state that have misrepresented:
| stated that the levy OF the county
commissioners OF Canyon county for
current expenses, which are used in
payment for the cost of running the
county. for the years 1922. 1923 and
1924 was and is as follows, to-wit:
Current expense levy for 1922, Re-
publican admin.-25 for each $4,000
Current expense levy for 1923, Pro-
gressive admin..j5 for each 10000
Current expense levy for 1924. Pro-
gressive admin.-...32 for each $1,000
The above figures are correct and
are taken from the minutes of the
county commissioners proceedings.
The figures quoted do not have any
thing to do with the warrant redemp-
ton levy but are for the cost OF run
ming the county by your officers.
gave also the figures for the
OF money raised by the above
levies for current expenses for the
years 1922 and 1923, rs follows, to-wit
Current exp. 1922 sos, 70l.06 Rep.
Current exp. 1928. S6,SS3.79 Pro.
Increase OF
1923 over l922-----..--S2l 1928
The above figures are correct and
may be verified by taking the levy
and the assessed valuation of the
county. The figures quoted may be !
terrified by the records and inasmuch
Is you did not question any other
that made will not take
urther space in explaining my po-
ition.
h.. s-l. I a. ,.xI v
he Middleton speech were for the
purpose of illustrating the cost of
ounty government under your ad
as compared with pre-
'ious years. Because OF the fact that y
he truth has hurt, you retaliate by =
dcnouncing me as pur- .
eyor OF false and libellous statements. ~
he figures speak for themselves and
re matters of record. AS for Mr. !"
tucson. his associates and people y
Tho have been connected with him "
re willing 10 furnish a complete alb s
tract of his record. both as political
ictator of the Progressive party and Il
S we'll as an Office holder. | hope to a.
e in Middleton at some future date s
nd if | am booked for a speech will =
OF hesitate to state the facts as
now them to be.
Very truly yours =
Ralph r. Breshears. N
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