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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1901
Page
1
The Boise Statesman notes a fad where women collect cigar bands to decorate jars and bottles. The strips are pasted in a patchwork style, then varnished, creating a colorful oriental look for display. The trend reflects broader interest in cigar wrappers among local women.
County Attorney rules the sheriff may be paid only actual and necessary expenses for prisoners, with sworn vouchers. In a separate matter, Lewiston Steam Laundry burned, insurers adjusted a total loss of 342 dollars split between boiler engine and machinery. Hollister Schroder Dale relocate business to the Manning property, planning major improvements at the new site.
County organization in Clearwater faces oath issues as auditor Gaffney must qualify in Lewiston since he is not a qualified officer. Wm Le Baron resigns before meeting. Lindley S Darrah of Cavendish appointed to fill vacancy. board likely to organize once commission arrives.
A vivid account portrays Senator Beveridge entering the secretary of war’s private office with ease, seating himself on the desk edge as aides assemble. The scene features Adjutant General Corbin and a swift entourage, highlighting Beveridge’s informal authority and quick wit in a formal political setting. In Idaho, stockmen use 3 million pounds of salt annually, with Boise supplying over 20 carloads despite rising prices. A mill near Mill Creek plans lumber production by May 15, aiming to ship to Lewiston, with Edward Feehan preparing the plant and castings.
The city council ordered a survey and cross section of the proposed Main street extension. After grade setting, taxpayers will sign the petition. Macadam will extend to Eugene street opposite the old G. A. R. hall, while Fourth street extension awaits a few signers before final council action.
In Wallace Idaho on April 16 a Sunday night shooting outside a Gem saloon left George Fisher dead. Coroner Mason opened an inquest as investigators note a lack of certainty and hint at rivalries among local enemies of officer Sam Finlay. Testimony remains slow and inconclusive.
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