Raid at Reservation Saloon Taken by Federal Agents
Federal agents arrested Martin and Vickery of Nezperce after a raid on a reservation saloon. They are held on $600 bonds each as victims report the press of alleged illegal activity.
19 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
1
Federal agents arrested Martin and Vickery of Nezperce after a raid on a reservation saloon. They are held on $600 bonds each as victims report the press of alleged illegal activity.
Federal officers raided the Nez Perce soft drink house arresting proprietors Joseph Martin and Charles Vickery. They seized and destroyed gallons of liquor after warrants issued by Commissioner E O Neill. Deputies Foresman and Hindman drove from Peck to Nezperce, capturing the pair and delivering them to Lewiston. Both men were bound over to the October term for 600 dollars each, now jailed after failing to post bond. Additional items include harvest activity on Lewiston flat and Tammany hollow, a Kamiah wedding of E Johnson and Blanche Lawler, Pixley destruction case finalizing with 15 dollars fine, and a custody ruling over Mrs Haddock.
Local notes report a 15 year old girl Mamie Ferguson abducted from Dock Furgeson’s home near Willowlla across the Clearwater by Harry Grasty. Authorities seek clues as the case unfolds while Gov. Hunt prompts resignations of Albion Normal trustees amid audit findings. other items note school terms ending, staff plans, and a cattle accident delaying the Lewiston steamer.
A Lewiston land office rush opened filings for two white pine townships. Thirty five settlers held positions 75 hours, others joined from a train. Ponting and Thompson were attacked for being Turkish syndicate agents with script to seize land. About 2440 acres offered via script. 1000 acres accepted, filings refused on others lands. Cap tain Ernest McCullough and militia helped maintain order. A Lewiston armory building project by the Idaho National Guard will open July 9 with 60 by 50 foot drill hall and gun racks. Concerts and refreshments planned, tickets $1 couple, 50 cent admission.
A Butte dispatch reports CMStP line plans to extend from Evarto St D to Boulder on the Bull branch, crossing the Rockies at Townsend, with aims to reach the coast via the Lolo to Seattle. Survey crews are mapping the route amid post merger traffic losses, signaling a new Montana extension. The article also covers the second annual rose fair at the old bowling alley building with decorative displays, booths selling florals, ice cream, and lemonade, plus prize listings for rose varieties and other exhibits.
Dr L F Inman announces the discontinuance of his medical practice and states he will settle business affairs and travel east to pursue a post graduate course. He leaves behind his patients and professional duties as he begins this new chapter.
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