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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1904
Page
6
Kendrick December 29 word reaches city of a house fire one and a half miles north. James Reed about 57, known as a former Northern Pacific telegraph operator, died from smoke and flames after spreading a mattress near a stove. Fire destroyed the building and contents, with two prior fires at the same site noted.
Ida Wallace reports residents of the former southern Shoshone county now in Nez Perce county face delays in school warrants. Nez Perce has not settled annexed districts, while Shoshone officials cannot endorse warrants after November 19. Taxpayers object to annexation and bonded debt, and court action may follow as residents debate which county should host the districts and potential division.
Michael A Meyendorff a United States general land office special agent drank strychnine in a personal crisis in Denver. Police surgeon counteracted the attempt after despondency from ill health and a failed call for help. He had planned to depart for Portland for coast hand fraud work and was known to Lewiston residents.
Washington December 27 report states four postmasters involved in polygamy at small Idaho towns have not had relations sustained since the Edmunds law. No action will be taken. Cabinet discussed rally and freight questions.
Nez Perce county Republican executive committee endorsed Judge C. M. Stearns of Nez Perce for Idaho state game and fish warden. The resolution praises Stearns’ loyalty, leadership as county chairman, and contribution to the party’s recent victory. The committee sent the resolution to Governor-elect Frank R. Gooding for consideration.
Articles filed with Umatilla county clerk and the Oregon secretary of state for Pendleton Southern Railway Company. Incorporators Charles J. Smith Charles H. Carter T C Taylor and James H Raley aim to build and operate railway telephone and telegraph lines from Pendleton to Picot Rock Ridge tentles sawmill Blue Mountains to Wiltow creek headwaters and Heppner with real estate timber lands and coal purchases. Capitalized at 10000 and right of way work to start immediately.
Clergymen may obtain half fare permits for 1965 by calling at the R. N. office. W. MOUNT, General Agent, notes the date Dee 30 Jan 18.
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