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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
1
Prof Rughey concludes surface indications are strong and justify the capital spend to sink wells. The report notes notable geological signals and suggests preparedness for drilling operations to exploit potential oil deposits in the locality. Further data and location specifics are not provided in the extract.
The report confirms ignition tests of gas from springs near Isaman farm showing illuminating gas characteristics. Oil indications were observed at the pool, with chemical tests identifying genuine petroleum. The author outlines prospects for further drilling and notes gas migration and storage conditions across multiple nearby properties.
City council moves toward connecting hill district to the reservoir by a direct pipeline. Edison Briggs files ten hydrant plats. mayor to request location and a new main. Some aldermen push for a direct company proposal. others call it preliminary. Mayor Beach warns on rate reductions. Weisgerber threatens action if no private consumer cuts by May 1. City attorney to draft sidewalks ordinances on Eu gene street and First street. James Conley and William Shultz named city marshal aides. budget notes for equipment repairs. Street committee weighs Reid & and related city work. next meeting to revisit water question.
The twenty third president Benjamin Harrison died yesterday afternoon at his Indiana residence. He was a veteran valued at two hundred fifty thousand dollars.
Former U S president Benjamin Harrison died after a brief illness in Indianapolis. His body will lie in state at the Indiana state capitol. His estate is about 250000. He was born August 20 1833 in North Bend Ohio and was grandson of William Henry Harrison. He served as senator and president from 1889 to 1893. He leaves two children and had remarried after 1892.
Boise story on B F Morris hinges on a piano swap at Lewiston State Normal School. Senate rejects Morris confirmation as Blackfoot insane asylum trustee after dispatches declare allegations fake. Morris says he did not influence piano purchase. he bought a second-hand Fisher for about fifty dollars.
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