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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1901
Page
1
This week saw two criminal trials conclude without verdicts in Caldwell and Minckler, with Minckler later found guilty. Civil cases are planned to begin next, signaling a busy schedule for the court.
Hon James H Beatty named vice president of Idaho Harrison Monument Association and appoints county committees led by Lewiston men John P Vollmer Frank W Kettenbach and James E Babb to collect subscriptions. One dollar earns a membership certificate. smaller gifts earn association membership only. Nez Perce committee urges prompt subscriptions for a final report soon.
Post office department introduces star route regulations requiring delivery to all boxes along routes, effectively extending rural free delivery. E. E. Travis of California Stage Company outlines benefits for residents and contractors and plans to bid for routes around Grangeville. Bids due in December as new contracts are issued.
Two cases dominated the district court docket with one ending in a hung jury. Caldwell, Chitwood, Noyes and Sutherland faced horse theft charges on the reservation, while Minckler of Singer Sewing Machine Co. was convicted of embezzlement after a weeklong trial.
Preparations are finished as the fair grounds report ready for public opening next week. Buildings are in shape and the track is in excellent condition. Big attractions and events are planned to draw large crowds.
Prof. Israel C. Russell of the U S Geological Survey studies the lava covered plain of southern Idaho where Snake River has cut a deep canyon. Streams lose water into the porous surface and reappear as springs down the canyon, enabling deep wells to supply cattle and sheep. The survey aims to map underground water courses to unlock millions of acres for productive farms and orchards, part of a national water resources study.
Reports indicate Idaho residents will make a liberal donation to the Benjamin Harrison Monument Association. The public pride centers on Harrison signing Idaho statehood and being the only president to visit the state while in office, with a tree he planted in Boise’s capitol grounds.
Over seventy Indian children are now enrolled at the Lapwai Industrial school. Principal Voorhies actively enforces the law, earning respect from the Indian families after his firm stance in a personal encounter. A year ago enrollment stood at fewer than fifteen.
Word from Washington reports the interior department is rapidly finalizing plans to open the Fort Hall Indian reservation for settlement. The 400000 acre tract lies in Bannock County and adjoins the townsite of Pocatello. a date will be fixed within weeks.
Lewiston prepares for a big fair featuring an outstanding agricultural display with top fruits vegetables grains and grasses. New wings and buildings house poultry stock and prize racing stock while the grand stand seats 1600. The track will be fast and weathered surface now offers solid footing. Special attractions include Spencer Vaudville Co balloon ascensions glass blowing and performing lions plus a popcorn man cockatoo circus and merry go round for children. Officials include starter C D Jeffries and judge W S Leighton.
The Synod of Washington begins its annual gathering at the Presbyterian church in this city at 7 30 p m with Rev G W Giboney retiring as moderator delivering the opening sermon The program runs through morning afternoon and evening sessions ending Sunday evening Friday evening features two addresses including Save the Child by Rev W A Major and another by Rev
A. L. Hutchinson discusses The Young Guard at the temperance meeting. Rev. S. S. Hayden speaks on The man Behind the Bar. Rev. Thomas Marshall will address Do Foreign Missions Pay.
The postmaster general in Washington invites proposals for U S mails routes with strict bid rules. Reforms curb sub letting and require contractors to reside near routes, supervise performance, meet schedules, and deliver mail to boxes and hang bags on route posts. Higher standards may raise costs. low bidders may exit or face bondsmen obligations as the government seeks better service.
In a rain soaked Madison and Clark Street scene American Volunteers sang Nearer My God to Thee in memory of a fallen leader. The crowd, moved by the hymn and bugle solo, remembered a gentle woman and the companion who is gone as tears flowed for years of shared devotion.
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