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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
4
Foresman publisher notes telephone 26 at the Lewiston Postoffice as class mail matter for the total Paper of Nez Perce County with postal designation and mailing details.
City leaders press for immediate action to solve Lewiston water shortages. The hill district faces drought and fire risk as the water plant struggles. Debate over buying hydrants versus building a new plant continues amid costly code commission concerns and taxpayer burden.
The code commission report reveals a quarrel among members over duties delaying the new code by four months. It cites Hon. Philetus Averitt's neglect to complete his responsibilities, causing extra expenses and a deficiency. The text hints at procedural methods used in building the code.
The Tribune denounces Republican party organs for harsh critique of the code commission. It claims the commission, appointed by Governor Stennenberg, failed to meet duties, produced incomplete citations, and relied on a single line of decisions without cross references. Competent critics have only recently reviewed the report and found it deficient.
The comment argues that a Dubois victory in the senatorial race would secure a historic place in Idaho politics, framing him as the greatest figure in the state’s political history.
The piece argues Dubois led a free silver fusion effort that wrecked the Republican Party in Idaho, wiping out about half its voters by 1896, with over 50 percent returning to Republicans by 1898. It contends Dubois used a phantom alliance to win power, then split spoils among followers, calling it the greatest banco game in American politics.
A scathing critique of Philetus Averitt of Fremont county for drawing salary from the code commission amid alleged inaction. The piece accuses him of self interest while praising his summer busyness and role in Democratic conventions and battles, portraying him as a figure of reform rhetoric and partisan triumphs.
Weiser Signal notes Shoup stays in the senatorial race seen in last week's Salt Lake Herald cartoon. Dubois leads but may falter, while the fusion mule and a dark horse loom as potential contenders. The race remains unsettled as the fusion coalition and riding aids shift the board.
The Idaho Democratic caucus backed Dubois for senator amid defections and strategic moves, signaling a high point in his bid. Audits show Steunenberg war debt around 60000, with calls for larger state appropriations and more clerks as retrenchment talks loom. Shoshone County edges into the spoils split as Nez Perce delegates resist the Dubois label and remain loyal to constituents.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior Lewiston Idaho dated January 4 1901 lists Minerva Livingston seeking final proof for her land claim on section 2 township 46 range 3 west with witnesses Robert C. Hammond Frank Hart John Walker Cyrus Banning all of Myrtle Idaho and to be sworn before the Register at Lewis ton Idaho February 26 1901 J B West Register
Department of the Interior Lewiston Idaho issues final proof notices for Willard P. Bounds and contest notices against Jane A. Armstrong and Fred E. Huffman. Dates given include December 14 1900 and hearings set for February 11 1901 and January 28 1901. Witnesses named include James Connely Edson D. Briggs Lewis Fordney John Spee. Proceedings concern residence cultivation and alleged abandonment or fraud in land claims across multiple sections in Idaho.
Administrator of Henry James estate announces sale of 80 acres in the southeast half of the northeast quarter of section nine in Nez Perce county Idaho. Court confirmation required. Auction on February 2, 1901 at 2 pm in Lewiston. Cash with 10 percent bid due at sale. balance upon confirmation.
Notices publish final proof for Fermin fegeine set for December at Lewiston, with witnesses listed. estate administration for Thomas Hall underway in Nes Perce County, probate court grants letters to Levi Blose, creditors directed to file within four months.
Summons issued by Nes Perce Idaho district court against Jessie Vincent to respond within ten to forty days depending on service. Case seeks annulment of marriage and relief for plaintiff C. O. Jaintiff alleges coercion, prior nonmarital relationships, and birth of a child not tied to the union. Court clerk notice dated November 30 1900. Also a separate Interior Department land contest notice from Lewiston Idaho November 23 1900 listing Isaac Manning as contestee and a required appearance February 14 1901.
Department of the Interior notice of contest by Mike D Glover against unknown heirs of John P Gilbertz for land in section 14 township 33 north range 1 east, with alleged non cultivation and absence of heirs within the United States, requiring publication and legal proceedings to determine rights to the land.
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