06 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
1
The piece opines that praise should be given to good shows while weak points are noted for passable ones and that charity remains a virtue. It notes the 1902 campaign opening early and reports laundries across the state increasing prices for washing sham garments, reflecting political and civic tensions affecting politicians.
Local business leaders discuss a proposal to establish a Flax Mill Flour Mill Sash and Door Factory and Canning Factory in the area highlighting potential profits and job creation for the community. The plan emphasizes diversified manufacturing as a path to prosperity.
A plea to shift Lewiston from raw material shipping to local manufacture. The piece favors a fruit evaporator, canning factory, sash and door plant, shingle mill, woolen mill, flax factory, straw board, and paper mill to create steady payrolls, boost trade, and cut costs. It urges timely action before rivals fill the field.
A speaker criticizes current road spending as wasteful and calls for systematic, permanent road construction. He argues abundant local gravel and boulders can supply better roadways than Lewiston’s streets, urging organization and agitation to secure proper funding and avoid annual mud-filled holes.
The Caldwell trial jury stood seven for acquittal and five for conviction. They retired at 4 p.m. Wednesday and returned at 11:30 today. Defense was led by G. W. Tannahill. Costs in the case so far are projected to run into thousands of dollars.
C T Stranahan left Lewiston and quickly moved through civil service exams in Washington. Recommended for a vacancy at the Lapwai agency, he was appointed by the Indian affairs commissioner and ordered to report March 10 as superintendent of Indian school and special disbursing agent. Voorheis, the former superintendent, is adjusting to the change.
State board of equalization revises Nez Perce County figures including railroad value at 319629.50 and 4000 per mile, merchandise up 5 percent to 286531.35, sheep 22485 head valued 56147 with minor cut, cattle up to 99093.50, horses down to 26109, mules up to 1525, telegraph and telephone lines listed, patented lands at 1,011,128.56, total county valuation 3,342,323.52, state total 51,440,758.19. Board members named. Local note on hog profits by Gaylord & Strouse of Peck.
A terse note reports Via Siites concluding NEWS TO NEW ELDORADO. No further details provided.
The Lewiston path to Thunder Mountain is open and attracting travelers. Thousands pursue a cross country route with 100 passenger coaches and baggage cars preparing to move from St Paul to the northwest. The electric light company led by E H Libby plans a 1060 dollar summer upgrade to provide power to applicants. A Caldwell cattle theft case occupies the county court with multiple similar hearings expected over two weeks. The Northern Pacific proposes an airship link between Spokane and Thunder Mountain with one round trip fare and meals included, pending Clearwater time card arrangements.
Citizens report a running gang of boys stealing axes harness and chickens over weeks. A young lad swiped money from Mrs Martinson on East C Street. the robbery was investigated and repayment likely. The piece ties the events to Irish history and a March 17 observance with shamrock and harp.
The article notes Irish pride brought by St Patrick and hints at a March 17th Lewhalle opera house event. It urges larger crowds with stalls and harps out in force, reflecting national celebration abroad.
Newton Hibbs departed Monday for Spokane to serve as representative of the ton Commercial club for the summer. He has deep knowledge of Idaho, its farming areas, and its roads, and will focus on learning what newcomers to the countryside seek and where to find it. His long experience traveling the region is expected to aid his work and earn results.
The Christian church in Lewiston welcomes Rev Pine and his wife who arrived Thursday. Since his revival meeting began about 35 members were added to the church roll and the church enjoys strong financial health and growing interest. They will conduct services at Comein es wae hill starting Sunday. Mrs seebes will headline special male during services. The Vollmer Clearwater Co and Kettenbach Co report large crop contracts, with farmers largely contracting as before, Nesperce area excepted. A tramway from Nezperce prairie to the river will be completed in time to handle the new crop, to be operated by the Vollmer Clearwater Company.
A fragmented notice describes engineers organizing a local lodge of the N A E e er P P Wanbe, with Breniea Hasri named as vice president and F E K Cook as the corresponding secretary.
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