Expansion of American Commerce and European Reaction
A Lewiston newspaper notes Europe's move to counter American trade growth led by Prof Wolf of Breslau. It cites European plans for special trade treaties to disadvantage U.S. goods, contrasts American dominance with European fear, and cites Carnegie's London interview praising American philanthropy and meritocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Wolf
Breslau
Germany
Washington
Austrian Agriculture Society
Continental
England
America
Central
Idaho poised for new railroad building boom
The article argues Idaho will become a center for extensive railroad expansion within the year. It notes that trunk lines already paid little in Idaho but that branch lines now yield strong profits, encouraging further exploitation of natural resources and additional lines. The P and I N, Short Line, and river-grade projects from Huntington to Riparia are discussed as likely developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Pacific Northwest
P & IN
Salmton
Huntington
Riparia
Issonla
Dunkards Settle Near Cavendish From Illinois Colony Arrives
A large Dunkard colony will soon arrive from Astoria Illinois and settle near Cavendish. Last spring twenty families came from Illinois and were urged to follow. The thrifty group will contribute money and improve farms, and emigration should be encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkards
Astoria
Illinois
Cavendish
Clearwater Timber Expands in Lewiston Bank Building
The Clearwater Timber company is fitting up a basement suite in the Lewiston National Bank building to serve as its headquarters. They are actively seeking to buy timber holdings in the Clearwater country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearwater Timber Company
Lewiston National Bank
Clearwater
Ieee
Bankrupt Ben Ward seeks discharge in Idaho court
In a Northern District of Idaho bankruptcy filing Ben Ward of Leland seeks a full discharge from all debts his estate may owe, asserting full compliance with bankruptcy acts and orders. A June 1903 hearing before Referee Van W. Hasbrouck will determine if the petition should be granted, with notices mailed to known creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
District of Idaho
Ben Ward
James H. Beatty
Idaho
Leland
District of Idaho Northern Division
van W. Hasbrouck
Lewiston
Lewiston Teller
John Medved
Nezperce
Acts of Congress
Northern Division
A. D
van W. Hasprouck
Wiliam W Johnson
William W. Johnson
Witt
van W. Krouck
Lewiston National Bank Granted Succession Through 1923
The Lewiston National Bank of Lewiston Idaho has complied with federal law and is authorized to extend its corporate existence until the close of business on May 24, 1923. Deputy Comptroller Thomas P. Kane certifies the bank’s succession under amended articles of association and official seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
Lewiston National Bank
Lewiston
Nez Perce
Idaho
Act of Congress
Thomas P. Kane
No boom in Clarkston land offer from Lewiston Power Co
Clarkston growing with 2500 residents in six years as two banks and electric lights arrive. The ad touts land contract 1184 for a residence lot with 20 dollar down and ten dollars monthly, urging a drive to compare new houses, orchards yielding two thousand dollars per acre, and safe investment prospects in Clarkston Vineland real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkston
Clarkston - Vineland
Notices of public land filings and contests in Idaho 1903
Several notices announce public land filings in Lewiston Idaho with proposed final proof dates in July August 1903. Kate Connolly and Elral Spivy file for homesteads. a contest by Scott Clark targets William A Caldwell Jr. Lands Office issues timber land filings and publication orders with multiple witnesses named.
Bankrupt Discharge Petitions in Idaho Northern Division
District of Idaho hearings scheduled for June 30 1903 in Lewiston on two bankruptcy petitions. John Medved of Nezperce and William W Johnson of Leland seek discharge of debts with notices to creditors and required appearances before Referee Van W Hasbrouck and Referee Van W Krouck.
First National Bank of Lewiston receives extension of corporate life
Treasury notice certifies The First National Bank of Lewiston Idaho authorized to extend its corporate existence until May 29 1923 under an act of Congress. Comptroller William B Ridgely signs seal witness on May 29 1903. Additional public land and timber land notices appear for Spalding Lewiston areas with witnesses listed for residency cultivation and land claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Ashington
D. C
First National Bank of
Lewiston
Nez Perce
Idaho
Congress
William B. Ridgely
Notice of stockholders annual meeting Idaho Trust Co
Notice is given to the stockholders that the annual meeting will be held at the company office in Lewiston Nez Perce county Idaho on July 1 at ten o'clock a m when directors will be elected and other business transacted as allowed by law and by the by laws Edward C Smith secretary Dated June 17 1903 Last publication July 3 1903 Private money to loan on improved farm and city property inquire CU Lingenfelter rooms 5 and 6 Idaho Trust Co. building
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Small
Fred Wyiners
Emery
Paintiffs
J B. Morr
Jemiabetz
Atiffs
Morris State of
Nez Perc
Idaho
Park
Lewiton
Vane Rothe
Court House
Nez Perce
Lewiston
United States
WM. Schuldt
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Scott Clark
North Range
William A. Caldwell, Jr
Charles H. Gakby
Act of Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Mary E. Godard
Waha
John C. Jansen
Sylvia Noben
Fred W. Godard
Leven Stephens
J.B. West
United Lanes Land Office
Annie Jacobson
Forest
Nezperce
Edward Holee
Nez Perce Co
Christian Jacobson
Hans E. Holee
Herbert T. Hossey
J B. West
Register
Department of the Interior Land Office
Lewison
Soree
Lycurguss Jackson
Spalding
Maho
James
James H. Wann
William Wann
John H. Hughes
Lewis Harris
Franklin J. R. Williard
Zion
Fred B. Reed
Coniessee
Vis. Illiam P. Parrish
Jhe States Land Office
Calioentregon
Emmeline B. Phillips
Idaho Trust Company
Nez Perce County
Edward C. Smith
CU. H. Lingenfelter
Idaho Trust Co
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C A. Forssman
Salmon River
Burlington
Northwestern
Pacific Coast
Oregonian
Andrew Carnegie
London
Wall Street
the Railroads
Colony of
Sheriff's Saleu
Tt. P. Kang
Lewiston Water & Power Co
Kate Connolly
Gifford
Joseph Atchison
Rosetta
Robert M. Cleveland
Henry M. Berreman
Tates
Presley P. Cleveland
J. B. West
Elral, Spivy
Myrtle
Joseph Harr
Summit
Edward Merki
Frank Wohlsein
Willola
Hubert Wohlsein
West Regster
Chames H. Ganey Receiver
W. F. Kettenbach
Pres
George H
Kxs
Alexander
TER
Main and Fourth Sts
Lewiston, Idaho
C. C. Bunnell
J. Alexander
J B Morris
R. C Beach
Geo. H. Kester
Grace Pfafflin Kerreny
Ach
Wx Sight Exchange
Sot
United
J. P. VoLlMeEr
R. Vollmer
E. W. Eaves
W. L. Tompson
Sargent & Greenleaf
Buy and Sell Exchange
Strongest Bank
Idaho National Bank
W. P. Hurent
E. D. Thomas
G. W. Thompson
L L. Dresxr
W. B. Rippety
James Jordan
Spalding, Idaho
James Wann
Eli Hickman
William Grossclose
Dill Brothers, Prop’s
East Main Street
Radio
W.C Mallory
Harry Lypon
Mallory & Lydon
Russell Threshing
Lewiston Trading
China
Main St
Idaho Tea Company
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