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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
6
Pisco presents a boxing exhibition on January 18 featuring John Root light heavyweight against George Byers of Boston, Otto Crab champion light of Australia, and a six rounds bout with Charles Thurston.
Yorx Jan 18 report notes New Year preparations are under way wherever Chinese live. Festivities fall on dates between January and February 19. Merchants sell out stocks at low prices to raise funds. The Chinese New Year is described as the world’s most celebrated festival.
Winnipeg January 18 Canada plans a second great ocean to ocean transcontinental line for William McKenna. The route Port Arthur to Prince Albert via Winnipeg may be completed this year if the Northern Pacific ports line sale stalls. Manager Mackenzie notes the route traverses broader country than the main trans Pacific line.
Prussia marks its 200th anniversary with universities and public institutions celebrating across the kingdom by express order of the Kaiser. He notes a monarchy’s establishment holds more consequence than the current ruler, yet the nation is united in hearty, widespread enthusiasm.
Palm Beach January 19. What promises to be the most successful season in Florida West Coast golf opens here today with a medal play tournament at eighteen holes. Visitors from New York and other northern cities express satisfaction with the improved course. From now until early March steady play ensues, with the president's cup contest and the southern Florida championship as notable events.
Stockholm marks King Oscar's seventy second birthday with holiday adornments across public buildings and shops. The kingdom will celebrate next Monday amid cheers over the king's restored health. Official notice announces the king will resume governing duties after months under the crown prince as a result of his illness.
Carrice Creix reports Cripple Creek residents boast improved play standards and high attendance at the grand opera house. Touring companies now seek Cripple Creek dates, praising management and audience ovations. February will feature Sousa's Band.
The city held a grand pageant for the sixth anniversary of the coronation of the great elector of Brandenburg and the first king of Prussia. Emperor William of Germany coronated the king of Prussia on his head and also crowned the empress queen as she kneeled before him. Housing rents rose amid festivities with many titled dignitaries present, making the ceremony picturesque and highly attended.
In an era where coronations are rare, rulers of Belgium Italy Munich Bavaria Wurtemburg Saxony Spain Portugal and Greece have never been crowned. The piece notes the absence of such ceremonies among contemporary monarchies and the changing nature of royal legitimacy.
Hot Springs athletic club launches the season with a 20 round bout tonight featuring Jack Bonne against Jim Scanian in Hot Springs Arkansas. The match marks the opener for the club’s schedule as fans pack the arena for the expected spirited contest.
Walter Damrosch will present the first of four lectures on Wagner's Ring cycle at Daly's Theatre in New York on January 18. Tonight's topic is Das Rheingold, introducing the saga and musical themes of the Rhine gold fragment.
Jungrrenson Missouri January 17 The inauguration ceremonies inducting Governor Dockery into office were conducted with much dignity The other state officers were stern and formal throughout the event
Daniel Webster born January 18, 1782 is celebrated across Massachusetts with remembrances of the great constitutional expounder.
Jan 18 reports of women’s clubs and societies are sent to the czarina by czar’s orders. She supports suffrage in principle but the country’s restrictive character hinders action.
In Greencastle Indiana on January 20 DePauw University completes arrangements for a founders and benefactors day. The program features a memorial service for historian Dr John Clark Ridpath with participants including James Whitcomb Riley and other notable figures.
In Richmond on January 19 General Robert E. Lee's birthday was observed with exercises in Atlanta, Montgomery, Charleston and other leading southern cities. Sims by the Army and Navy societies and Daughters of the Confederacy. Banquets are planned and addresses by prominent speakers will follow.
In Ann Arbor on January 29 the Michigan Political Association held its final session at the University of Michigan. Harvey B. Hurd of Chicago presented a paper on Illinois tax equity history while Harry A. Garfield of Cleveland discussed Ohio taxation.
Rocugstgr January 18. The new Eastman building of the Mechanic's Institute will be opened next week with finishing touches by workmen. The fireproof structure will host the largest pupil exhibit yet, especially in fine arts, with many surprises. All pupils will display work and citizens will loan valuable paintings for the occasion.
Crack boxers and wrestlers from the United States and Canada gather in PirTsBuro Pennsylvania for the A A U championships beginning at the avenue theatre. Duquesne Country and Athletic Club sponsors three night events with Charley White refereeing and Joe Humphreys as announcer. Events include bantam 105 and under, featherweight 115 and under, special 125 and under, lightweight 135 and under, welterweight 145 and under, middleweight 158 and under, heavyweight over 158, plus bantam featherweight and lightweight wrestling divisions.
Springfield Ohio January seventeenth Tommy Beauscholte and Jack Ryan head into a twenty round middleweight clash under Senate Athletic Club with Beauscholte holding a weight edge over Chicago’s top middleweight. Beauscholte aims to stick the limit and seek a strong showing as city officials permit one last fifth bout, with George Siler refereeing.
Kansas City January 17. Club women from states west of the Mississippi gather for a two day convention. They aim to decide on a suitable memorial for the Louisiana Purchase and consider a club house or monument. Missouri Federation initiated the movement with support from Arkansas Colorado Kansas Minnesota Nebraska Oklahoma Iowa Washington Idaho Montana Oregon and Louisiana. Saint Louis is likely to host, with presentation tied to the upcoming world’s fair.
Indianapolis hosts the United Mine Workers annual convention opening Monday with about one thousand delegates from over 100,000 workers. President John Mitchell and Vice President T. L. Lewis expected to be reelected. wage scale, jurisdiction, defense fund, and reduction of national convention size are key topics. Delegates come from Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and more.
A report notes that large conventions with 1000 or more delegates impose financial burdens on the national treasury. One expense highlighted is paying railroad fares for all authorized delegates.
Jan. 19 Bomix hour only in session with several bills filed. A key measure seeks to repeal the gambling ban and allow semiannual licenses of 100 dollars to counties with bonds of 2000 dollars from game owners. Davis of Owyee introduced the bill. Camp of Ada tied liquor licenses to precinct voter majorities.
From Lewiston Idaho on November 19 1900 contest notices urge Jane Armst to appear and answer alleged land occupancy and abandonment while another notice schedules a creditor meeting in bankruptcy with Jessie Beans and Isaac in Idaho.
Notice announces attachment in the district court of Idaho for defendant Busacher. Clerk P. E. Stooksy records the attachment with seal on date A. D. 1901. Attorneys Reparland and McTarland listed. Filing dated Dec. 3, 1900. Case involves E. Huffman contestee and E. Huffman entryman with six years of abandonment and cultivation requirements. Receiver H. Garay directs publication and service.
The district court of Idaho Nez Perce County issues an alias summons in the divorce action of Theophilus E. Leach versus Dora Leach. Dora Reade is notified to appear and answer within 10 to 40 days depending on service location, or judgment by default may be entered. The plaintiff seeks dissolution of marriage for desertion since 1897 with no children or community assets. attorney N. Smith represents the plaintiff.
The district court of Idaho Nez Perce county summons Jessie Vincent to answer a complaint by C. O. Vincent to annul marriage and grant relief. Plaintiff alleges forced marriage via threats, illegitimate child born June 2, and that defendant was not competent to marry. Formal notice of appearance and deadlines provided. clerk and attorney named.
Department of the Interior land office at Lewiston Idaho issues a contest against the heirs of John P Gilbertz for entry 5316 filed December 29 1900. Affidavit alleges nonresidence lack of cultivation or improvements since the 1900 death of Gilbertz and asserts heirs reside outside the United States and fail to claim rights. Notice requires appearance February 18 1901 before the Lewiston land office registrar and receiver.
Public auction sale of estate real property in Nez Perce county Idaho under probate order dated December 27 1900. Land described as 80 acres in section 9 township 37 range 2 west government survey with other rights, to be sold February 2 1901 at Lewiston courthouse with 10 percent cash balance on court confirmation. Julius E Hoppey administrator announces terms cash in United States money.
Notice from the Interior Land Office at Lewiston Idaho dated June 28 1899 states settler Jacob Hosenstein seeks final proof for lots 7 10 23 and portions of lot 26 section 9 two miles etc. Proof will be before the Register and Receiver at Lewiston Idaho January 26 1901 with witnesses Samuel Hol George Horn Enoch Brows Henry K Baldwin and B Wast as registrar.
Notices from the Interior Land Office at Lewis ton Idaho discuss claims and filings. Names witnesses to prove continuous residence, dates in January and February 1901, with settlers and registrars listed for various parcels and actions.
Dr. O W Shaff, surgeon, lists office hours 10 to 12 and 1 to 8 pm at Vollmer’s. L F Inman, M D homoeopathic physician, treats chronic and nervous diseases of both sexes, electricity used in all forms as eddication, two doors east of the Bee Hive. Consultation free.
Will practice in all courts with careful handling of probate matters and estate settlements. Addressed as Ofte in Adams Block. Legal business of all kinds attended to. Located in Lew ten elbnet nk building next door to U S Land Off
Daniel Needham and Miles S. Johnson announce their law practice in Lewiston Idaho. The firm will operate in all state and courts with offices in the National Bank Building room 7 and room 10 Lewiston.
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