Florence Idaho's Rich 1860s Placer Gold Boom
In Florence Idaho a mining camp of modest size became the richest in the inter mountain region. Discoveries in 1862 yielded extraordinary returns with high prices for provisions and reports of big daily gold takings. The piece traces early growth, notable miners, and the enduring allure of placer wealth despite shifting methods.
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Florence
Idaho County
Idaho
Commissioner of Immigration
Frank R. Coffin
Boise
Salmon River
Walla Walla
S. F. Ledyard
Salmon
Weiser
Oregon
Florence City
Bridges
Oregon City
Babooon Gulch
Sane
Jacob Weiser
Interior
Bell
Little Wallace Rae Brown Dies in Sleep
Grangeville mourns four year old Wallace Rae Brown son of Mr and Mrs W W Brown died Monday night from heart failure caused by rheumatism. He passed away peacefully in his sleep. Funeral was held at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock. He would have turned four Thursday and was beloved by many friends.
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Grangeville
Wallace Rae Brown
W. W. Brown
Baptist Church
Desperado Rudolph to be hanged in Missouri case
The Union bank robbery and murder of Pinkerton detective Schumacher are tied to William Rudolph known as the Missouri Kid. Rudolph and George Collins robbed the Bank of Union in 1902, with Collins dying on arrest and Rudolph later recaptured after escapes. If Governor Folk does not grant a respite, Rudolph faces execution at Union, Missouri.
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ST. Louis
Folk
Missouri
William Rudolph
Charles Gorney
James Boys
Union
Union Bank
Schumacher
Rudolph
George Colins
Black Frank
Bank of Union, Union, Co
Collins
Charles J. Schumacher
Pinkertons
Stanton
Domand the Desperatines
Fred Lewis
Fred Laduix
Hartford
Conn
Leach
United States Army
Manila
Laduix
George Colling
Colling
Lansing
Kan
Gardner Schreck Bout Promises Even Match in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City awaits the Gardner Schreck fight with George Gardner and Mike Schreck seen as evenly matched. Both boxers are reported in peak condition and the bout is expected to be a lively affair from start to finish.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
George Gardner
Mike Schreck
Chicago
Gong
Dublin St Patrick's Day Parade Draws Thousands
Observance in Dublin marked by a massive crowd for the St Patrick's day parade. A special mass was held at St Patrick's pro cathedral led by Rev William F Dougherty of Syracuse New York.
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Dublin
St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral
William F. Dougherty
Syralouse
N. Y
Railroads in Lewiston country edge toward new push
Reports indicate both Oregon Short Line and Northern Pacific plan active construction to capture more territory. O R and N engineers operate along the Snake River bed from Riparia toward Lewiston while plans point to completing the Riparia line and extending the Clearwater line toward Camas Prairie.
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Northern Pacific
Lewiston
Snake River
Betwen Riparia
Clearwater
Oregon Road
Riparia
Camas Prairie
New Fish and Game Law Clarifies Licenses and Hook Fishing
Boise March 16 The general provisions of the new fish and game law signed by the governor last Monday are similar to the old law but allow fishing with a hook and line at any time of the year. Licenses are required, deputies and justices of the peace will supply them in about a month, and anglers may apply now to be issued once available. The law restricts catching certain species and specifies daily and possession limits, bans selling protected fish, forbids snag hooks, and notes the army budget for 1905 06 at 149 065 000, up 4 915 000.
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Boise
President Roosevelt visits New York for second time in a month
President Roosevelt arrives in New York to attend events in his honor. He is met by Friendly Sons of St Patrick in Jersey City and visits his sister Mrs. Douglas Robinson. The day includes the marriage of his niece Eleanor Roosevelt and cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt at East Seventy sixth street. He will address the Friendly Sons at Delmonico's and attend a banquet at the Hotel Astor with speakers Chauncey Depew Adna Chafee and Frederick Grant.
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New York
Roosevelt
Jersey City
Henry Parish
Seventy-sixth Street
69Th Regiment
Delmonico’s
Sons of St. Patrick
Delmonico's
Hotel Astor
Sons of the American Revolution
Chauncey M. Depew
Adna R. Chaffee
Frederick D. Grant
Festival of nations charity event in Washington
Washington society plans a charity festival at Rauscher’s with ballrooms representing Russia China England France Japan and the United States. Mrs. Peirce and Mrs. W. W. Rockhill head their country rooms with tea service by the Chinese minister’s daughter. Proceeds go to the Newsboys' Home.
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Washington
D. C
Rauscher
England
France
Japan
United States
St Patrick’s Day Observed Across London
London observes St Patrick’s Day with Irish flag at public buildings and special church services. Shamrock imagery appears citywide as Irish troops at garrisons receive a day of leave.
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London
Banquet plans for St Patrick’s Day in Charleston
Charleston March 17 plans on an elaborate St Patrick’s day banquet by the Hibernian society with national figures including Congressman Foster of Vermont and Governor Heyward of South Carolina slated to speak. Portland March 17 Joe Wolcott the welterweight champion returns to the ring tonight after a hand injury with opponent George Gunther the Melbourne kangaroo.
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Charleston
D. C
The
Hibernian Society
Congressman Foster
Vermont
Governor Heyward
South Carolina
Wolcott
Portland
Joe Wolcott
George Gunther
Melbourne
Idaho Benefits From Northwest Congress Actions
WASHINGTON March 15. The recent congressional session approved several Idaho and northwest measures led by Representative French and Senators Heyburn and Du Bois. Key items include 300000 for Columbia river Celilo Falls, 15000 added to Snake River improvements, and 12000 already on hand. The river and harbor bill would also fund a Clearwater river survey and cut coast freight rates by at least half.
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Idaho
Clearwater River
Snake River
Lewiston
Pittsburg Landing
Lewiston and
Riparia
Congress
House Committee On Public Lands
United States Treasury
Reclamation
Moscow
Subcommittee On
Spokane
Wash
Coeur, d'Alene
Pend d’Aveille
North
State boards reorganize for two year work plan in Boise
In Boise on March 16 the State Dairy Pure Food and Oil commission and the State Board of Horticultural Inspection held separate and joint sessions to reorganize. W. C. Howie was reelected president, A. F. Hitt secretary, Alex McPherson reappointed pure food commissioner and horticultural inspector, with new duties and district allocations for deputy inspectors. The labs and chemist location were deferred to April, and an April standard adoption date set.
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W. H. Gibson
Aleg McPherson
H. T. French
W. C. Howie
A. Hitt
State Dairy, Pure Food and Oil Commission
State Board of Horticultural Inspection
H. P. Ustrckh
A. F. Ht
Alex McPherson
Etatotem
Th. Ustick
H. P. Ustick
M. Aldrich
Moscow
R. Hubbards
Payette
A. F. Hitt
Weiser
H. W. Webber
Latah
Darlington
Princess Victoria Patricia of Connaught Betrothed in Sweden
London March 17 Princess Victoria Patricia of Connaught marked her nineteenth birthday amid many congratulations. She is niece of King Edward and was born at Buckingham Palace on March 17 1886, named for Queen Victoria and Saint on her name day. Her fiancé Prince Oscar eldest son of Crown Prince of Norway and Sweden is four years older. if he lives and the dual monarchy endures, he may succeed.
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London
Victoria Patricia of
Connaught
Sweden
Norway
Victoria
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Victorian
Saint
Prince Oscar
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Sefton Parkbyterian Church
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Little Rae Brown
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Gardner-Schreck
Columbia River & Northern
Henry P. Scott
Ranger
Columbia River
Celilo Falls
Gifford
Lincoln
Blaine
John Adams
Oakley
Nez Perce
Idaher
Shoshone County
Clearwater Basin
New Perce
William Mohl
Darlingtomy
Washington County
William Walker
Webber
Boise County
Payettas Valley
Canyon County
J. Ru. Fleletee
Plymouth
Boise Valley
Owyhee
J. C. Lieser Finnspector
Nampa
Ada
Elmore
B. F. Hurst
Bannock
Bear Lake
Oneida
W. Fpf
Fisher
Oxford
Bingham
Fremontj
W. T. Harris
Blackfoot
Leni
Custer
J. W. Davis
Lewis and Clark Countiers
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Clearwater Baste
Lewis and Clark
Pend Dore
BE. C. Smith
Lewis County
Ponners Perry
Harley R. Smith
Clark County
Rathdrum
Cassia
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