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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
3
July 7 Chicago reports a Metropolitan Elevated railroad car caught fire near Augusta street causing panic as passengers escaped along the track. Several were injured seriously and the car was destroyed while the adjacent car sustained heavy damage.
Indiana officials fret over a 635000 U S check for war claim payment to Indiana mailed from Washington two days earlier and not yet seen while Illinois and others have received theirs Governor Durbin away public post office officials scrutinized. J W Fassett a Mount Sterling Ky farmer attempted suicide using morphine knife hammer citing old age and need to provide for his children.
London report states Great Britain built more ships and sold more abroad in 1901 than any prior year. British merchantmen total tonnage reached 9,542,245 tons, about 13,000 tons higher than 1900. Havana customs receipts for Cuba in June totaled $1,232,252.
Washington July 7 The Chinese government urged the United States to use its good offices to cause the allied powers with troops in Tientsin to evacuate in line with the Pekin agreement that settled the Boxer trouble. Minister Wu conveyed the request directly to Secretary Huy. Dead issues create no discussion.
Hope Idaho July 7 A cloudburst at Ellisport swept away all houses except one. Two miles of Northern Pacific track washed out and all trestles destroyed from Clarks Fork to Hope. Floodwater inundated Ellisport, ripping through homes, with several families losing everything. No injuries reported though many residents evacuated.
City fountain proposed for Weston. Portland gambling houses closed by police order. Medford to host a fall street fair under Knights of Pythias. Mrs Andrew McCornack, pioneer woman of Eugene, passes away. Weston mountain strawberries being picked. berries delayed by altitude. Pendleton free city mail delivery delayed to September 1 by federal order. Sawmill owners form Portland incorporation. all city business to run through it after July 10. Oregon Fish and Game plants 122600 trout and 45877 lake trout this year. Moody land law opens over 90000 acres of Umatilla lands for future sale to purchasers.
New York July 7 Severe gales have blown down thousands of banana trees and torrential rains flood plantations. Rivers rise over banks causing widespread damage as Port Antonio correspondent reports. Burnished brass shines brighter than nuggets of gold.
Washington items report deaths in Seattle and Spokane. rainfall and Big Bend floods. milk and cream plans at Waitsburg. a $300,000 Ballard locomotive plant. inheritance due to a Spokane man. post offices in Everett and Seattle gains. Yakima fruit union control. June Tacoma grain receipts. Spokane warehouses. Odd Fellows temple site. smuggling on San Juan. Vancouver post office receipts. Australian-American Woolen filing. Nebraska Nebraska battleship keel laying. Washington druggists convention. vandalism in Aberdeen church. Twin Cities Fourth of July drownings. London slum relief dinners. Midlothian tragedy. Pitcher Harrington dies from ball impact.
Colfax Washington July 7 A lone robber held up the Richelieu saloon and gambling house at 2 am and escaped with about 1600 in cash and valuables. He masked and armed with two 44 caliber revolvers forced patrons and staff to submit, opened the safe and drawers, took money from tables, and warned any movement would be deadly. Proprietor Charles Schultz described the scene, while other witnesses saw the robber flee. A separate note reports J S McCune found dead near Newport and Albany Falls, likely a fall from a train.
Montana Aluminum Plaster Co at Great Falls formed with 30000 capital. Secretary Partellow of the Montana State Trades and Labor Council set the ninth annual convention for Livingston August 26. The undertakers and embalmers meet in Great Falls July 18 to 25 for intellectual enlightenment. Heinze says he will align with the Democratic party. Grain in Gallatin valley seen as excellent with yields possibly higher than eight years ago. First wool sale in Great Falls brings 14 1/2 cents. Donald Bell of Antelope Coulee sells 36 sacks of wool totaling about 17000 pounds. Montana capitol turnover marked by impressive ceremony in Helena with Gov Toole and Senators Clark and Gibson. Mose LaFontise defeats Jerry McCarthy after ten fast rounds at Butte. Senator Clark allegedly negotiating to buy blue Hope diamond for about 600000. Diabolical attempt to abduct Eva McCaffrey in Butte. Peter Dempsey suspected, he escaped jail and previously entangled with the girl.
A Belfast to Portageville message says the Rochester branch flood may equal the Johnstown flood. Loss of life reported at Belfast with numbers not given. Erie railroad notes eastbound track damaged between Dale and Warsaw and westbound between Swains and Canaverga, single-tracking trains. Pennsylvania Railroad states most lines open except the Rochester division Hinadale to Rochester.
In the Ohio State Journal summary a legal exchange shows two lawyers debating the settlement of Gotrox's estate. One says the heirs’ portion was hard to prevent. the other notes the effort was arduous. The brief hints at a contentious probate process with heirs involved.
A complaining note from a customer ridicules the plumber for slow service and frequent plumbing failures. The piece highlights ongoing frustration of loyal customers who feel neglected by unresponsive tradespeople. The tone is satirical and urban, reflecting everyday civic annoyances.
In Thibet districts a woman may have several begsi husbands at once, ruled with strong authority. Madrid enforces a law shaving the heads of habitual drunks every four weeks.
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