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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1901
Page
1
The Ax action halts road and bridge bills funding. Governor Hunt ends proposed road work and treasury allocations, with several pet measures experiencing setbacks. Surprises arise for those seeking positions as lawmakers respond to fiscal and policy shifts.
Governor Hunt vetoed 18 measures in Idaho including 11 road and bridge bills totaling 63000 and a bond bill for road expense. He rejected a stenographer for the secretary of state and extra clerk hires while approving aid for Lewiston normal school and other appropriations. The vetoes drew comment, with criticism focused on the assistant attorney general post. The Lewis ton charter amendment aimed to realign government powers was noted in coverage.
The governor vetoes a bill granting a magistrate trial authority without a jury, citing constitutional conflict and improper charter amendments. He also notes a broader charter amendment issue. Separately, railroads announce substantial freight reductions from the coast to inland points, saving tens of thousands annually for Walla Walla Valley and surrounding regions, with routes involving O R and N Northern Pacific and Washington and Columbia River lines.
Grumling and Gap arrived this week from Boise to sink an artesian well in Vineland. If water can be found at any depth, these men are prepared to drill, having years of experience in this class of work.
A Spokane Sunday dispatch notes Washington state westward homeseekers movement surging with rail rates low. About 1000 travelers headed for Washington today with four trains needed, foretelling possible 5000 people in next week’s flow. Dabney promotes Spokane gas leases as Lewiston eyeing oil finds amid rail slides and court actions shift small-claims docket.
Idaho weather notes Lewiston posted the state's highest February mean of 39.8 degrees and had the mildest December and February during the past winter. The U S Weather Bureau Office's presence is linked to price protection and certain data practices.
A fragmentary item from the Land Office in Yorks outlines a proposed site near the Northern Pacific Prairie. It mentions starting at Stites and proceeding to the mouth of Three Mile Creek, then along the creek to the prairie. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or officials.
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