Idaho Meanderings

This blog contains history, photos, etc. related to Idaho from the late 1800's/early 1900's. My mother, Brenda Steunenberg Richards, was born in ID. Much of it pertains to the assassination of my great grandfather, Gov. Frank Steunenberg, the trial of Bill Haywood & grew out of the 100 year commemorations of those events. Along the way I toss in a bit of the Wild West, old guns, radios, military, etc. Your comments are welcomed. If using my images, please just ASK. Thank you.

Friday, December 30, 2011

12/30/1905 - Today in History

Click on the title above and links below.
Ex-Governor Killed by Dynamite Bomb
Assassinated With A Dynamite Bomb

12/31/1905 letter from Frank's sister Josephine Steunenberg to sisters Delia Brobst and Grace Crookham

Transcribed version of the above letter for easier reading

Letter and transcript courtesy of The College of Idaho Archives, George L. Crookham Jr., Papers. Come on in and browse!

4 comments:

Tara A. RoweDecember 31, 2011 at 8:04 PM
One of my 2012 resolutions: read Big Trouble again. It's been too long. Wishing you a happy new year, John!
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UnknownJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:23 PM
Always think of Gov. Frank because it's my birthday ~ Dec.30/59 ~ Peter Steunenberg
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John T. RichardsJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:20 PM
I have done at least three cover to cover and many sections over and over and always amazed at the new stuff I learn. You have to love the history as Lukas buries a lot in there. Thanks for the link on your blog. Happy New Year! John
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John T. RichardsJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM
I did not know that Peter. Well Happy Birthday and Happy New Year to you! John
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