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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1903
Page
2
The Lewiston Waha irrigation project aims to reclaim 25 000 acres of semi arid land in Lewiston valley transforming wheat land into orchards vineyards and alfalfa fields The scheme will raise water supply by more than double boosting production and creating new homes and markets.
The article argues American workers have gained wins against unfair conditions but warns against reckless attacks on capital. It references the Homestead strike and Grover Cleveland era as cautionary tales, notes rising strikes, and suggests foreign elements may push to disrupt industry while urging workers to unite with capital rather than ruin it.
John Alexander Dowie alias Elijah II expresses fear he cannot redeem Chicago after Carter Harrison’s mayoral win. The piece notes Uncle Sam’s gold funds at 632 million, up 96 million from last year, and touches on light items from dawn to theater, weather, and a Grangeville High School term schedule.
The Lewiston Idaho Independent School District No 1 board calls a special election at the district schoolhouse on May 16 1903 from 1 to 6 pm to decide issuing coupon bonds of 35000 dollars to buy land and build a two story twelve room high school. Voters will choose Bonding Yes or No under supervision of Judge L Rowley and Clerk E Martinson.
Notice lists Carl W Shuller of Lapwal Idaho filing final proof June 1 1905 before the Lewiston Idaho registers for land sections 23 24 25 with witnesses Joseph Wibi John Walker James P Walker Charles Miller and others. Also timber land notice Annie Jacobson of Forest Idaho filing sworn statement for section 35 township 33 north range 3 west will prove land valuable for timber or stone and names witnesses Edward Holee Christian Jacobson Hans E Holee Herbert T Hosley with adverse claim deadline July 28 1905 before J B West register.
Lewiston Power Co advertises Clarkston land contract No 1159 offering 20 dollars down and ten dollars a month to own a residence lot. It touts Clarkston growth from 6 to 2500 people with utilities and two banks, urging a drive to inspect new houses and orchards worth 2000 dollars per acre.
Public notice from the Interior Department Land Office Lewiston Idaho dated March 21 1908 stating Delilah Brown of Lewiston Idaho has filed for final proof on her claim and witnesses named Walter Frye Charles Frye Allen Oderkirk Mary J Brown. Also contest notice against John McPhee for Homestead entry 7375 asking appearance on May 6 1903 before the Lewiston land office Register and Receiver.
Notice from Secretary that Lewiston Mercantile Co Limited will hold a special stockholders meeting in Lewiston Idaho on May 6 1903 at 4 PM. Purpose to consider increasing the capital stock from 50000 to 100000 and secretary ordered to publish notices weekly in Nez Perce County newspapers for at least 50 days prior.
In Nez Perce County Idaho the estate of Anderson B Walker deceased is administered by Alfred T Walker. Creditors and all with claims against the deceased must exhibit proofs with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator or to counselor O B Chesley in Lewiston Idaho. Dated March 27 1903.
W E DagGerr and A D McCoy named executors of the George MacRae estate with P E Stookey serving as attorney for executors. The notice marks a contest related to probate proceedings and outlines related legal actions and deadlines.
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