"The sixth session of the State
Legislature began at Boise on Monday, January 7, 1901, and adjourned
sine die on Tuesday, March 12, 1901. During the session Lieut.-Gov.
Thomas F. Terrill served as president of the Senate, and Glen P.
McKinley, of Shoshone County, as speaker of the House. Governor Hunt's
administration commenced with the opening of the session. In his
message he gave a comprehensive account of the Coeur d'Alene
riots and announced that the cost to the state of restoring order in the
troubled district was $59,849.66. He also stated that martial law was
still in force and that United States troops still occupied Shoshone
County." — History of Idaho Gem of the Mountains
Only one person, William Edward Adams, is identified on the back of the photograph. I will start searching my books and photos to see who else I can ID but no doubt need a lot of help with this one. Please let me know if you can identify any of these gents and ladies.
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I will assume the "ribboned
hat" is the one on the lady to the right (looks like a forest up there!) and William Edward Adams is the gentleman directly
behind unless they are referencing the fella just to the right. However, I could be wrong and a bit of enlightenment on the subject of hats might be necessary. Who are these ladies? Wives, legislative aids, elected members, Idaho suffragettes?
Below from History of Idaho: The Gem of the Mountains, Volume 4. I have volumes 1, 2, & 3 but not the hard to find 4 yet. Looking for one if you have it.
Below from History of Idaho: The Gem of the Mountains, Volume 4. I have volumes 1, 2, & 3 but not the hard to find 4 yet. Looking for one if you have it.
For more on Governor Steunenberg and the fourth and fifth sessions of the State Legislature, and the above Sixth session, click on the link below.
James H. Hawley, Editor
From Steunenberg to Morrison
"By a vote as flattering as it was just, the electors of the state, at the last election, conferred the privilege of the ballot upon women. I take this opportunity of welcoming them to the ranks of voters and feel sure that, in their new capacity, they will exert the same influence for good that has characterized the sex since creation's dawn. I recommend such legislation as may be necessary to carry out the full purpose and extent of this amendment."
"By a vote as flattering as it was just, the electors of the state, at the last election, conferred the privilege of the ballot upon women. I take this opportunity of welcoming them to the ranks of voters and feel sure that, in their new capacity, they will exert the same influence for good that has characterized the sex since creation's dawn. I recommend such legislation as may be necessary to carry out the full purpose and extent of this amendment."
—Governor Frank Steunenberg, January, 1897
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