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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
1
The State University at Moscow board of regents invites bids for the erection of a dormitory and science building. A meeting is scheduled Monday evening at City Hall to discuss the project and outline proposals.
N King, a leading merchant and Good Citizen, is arrested for the murder of Charles Thatcher. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Saturday to determine if there is sufficient evidence for trial.
John N. King a leading Lewiston valley businessman was arrested Monday night on a murder warrant sworn by Harry Thatcher, brother of victim Charles Thatcher. King, held for a preliminary exam Saturday, faced a masked robbery at their Lapwai general store on July 15, 1898, where two shots killed Thatcher as the partners opened the safe.
The new free library attracts at least 20 callers daily, mostly young ladies, eager to borrow books that improve morals and mental faculties. Visit the city hall to read selections that suit your taste and desire.
Detectives from large cities sheriffs and citizens pursue suspects in a case whose motive remains unknown. The partnership’s affairs were settled after the tragedy. King continues in Lapwai in business and runs a four story flour mill on Main Street. The Teller withholds conjecture to ensure justice free from friendship passion or prejudice.
The article recalls Decoration Day observances in Lewiston and surveys Civil War history notes. It lists origins of the Grand Army of the Republic, key figures like Stephen A. Hurlburt and John A Logan, pension statistics, surviving veterans such as Hiram Cronk, and Civil War casualty figures including units from Gettysburg Antietam Stone River and notable regiments. It notes pension expenditures in 1900 and war costs per capita, framing the day as steeped in memory and national service.
Mrs McKinley returns home amid nationwide relief as eighty million people celebrate the milestone.
San Francisco reports Mrs. McKinley shows steady improvement and may depart Saturday or possibly Monday depending on her condition. In Idaho, county commissioners adjourned to July term after handling wagon road safety near Potlatch and Northern Pacific tracks. Debates over Dunwell and Garden Gulch roads, deputy records, and 20 cent folio fees highlighted July term items.
Monday a case began in the supreme court to test the act creating Clearwater county. The writ by treasurer Holenberg requires state Auditor Jones to show cause why he should not honor requisition for supplies and open an account. The show cause order will be heard on the gist with Attorney W E Borah for Clearwater county and Judge Blake assisting.
Disciples of Christ camp meeting to be held in Nezperce Idaho from June 6 to 16 evangelist L P Stephens of Oregon to preach each evening with Mrs Stephens in charge of music preachers W T Cowden J W Wittcamper Neal McCallim Charles McDonald J M Chastain J A Pine W B Rose expected services daily afternoon and evening bible school day Christian Endeavor day plans include daily vital topics and convention business meetings on June 11 13 and 15 water and camping grounds provided body invited
Professor J M Aldrich entomologist from State University reports codlin moth appearing at least two weeks earlier than usual in Lewiston valley and Potlatch orchards. He cannot explain the shift and warns of greater potential damage due to extended reproduction. Spraying with paris green after blossom fall advised. His Lewiston survey notes reduced San Jose scale thanks to careful orchard work.
The Disciples of Christ formed a church of about forty members in Genesee Idaho after securing the old Jameson hall. Under evangelist L P Stephens the hall was converted into a church with seating for about three hundred. Dedication set for June 2 with W F Cowden of Tacoma to preach. A basket dinner in the town park is planned and the congregation, about four hundred dollars in debt, hopes to raise it at the dedication.
J Alexander four hundred acre Lewiston area farm near Swallow's Nest reportedly sold this week to W B Rucker who arrived from Minnesota a month ago seeking land. Rucker plans water on lower lands, an orchard, and stock raising on higher grounds. Purchase price not disclosed though rumor places it near a similar value. R C Beach buys 28 feet of land beside his store from Mrs Baird for 1400.
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