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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1901
Page
4
The Lewiston Teller is published by Forxsman in Lewiston Georgia. The issue was entered at the Lewiston Post Office as second class mail matter.
The Lewiston water issue combines court battles over rate regulation with the push for a bond to build a new water plant. Citizens weigh municipal ownership, contract repudiation, and franchise forfeiture as a way to secure abundant cheap water while preserving liberty under law. A separate note lauds Nez Perce and Asotin counties rivalry in the cup competition and praises the fair exhibits, urging continued regional cooperation and tariff reform discourse.
The nation awaits the Czolgosz execution, yet argues that swift punishment cannot fully repair the crime or protect the future. The real challenge is defending institutions against anarchism, which has taken hold in Europe and abroad. Dangerous claims demand careful balance between liberty and security without overreach.
Commissioner Binger Herman rules in favor of C C Lieuslien in a Idaho squatters rights case. Lieuslien settled August 6 1896 with state filing in 1895 and contest filed 1898. Final proofs reported by Patrick Donnelly Chesley Idaho James C De Partee Magnolia and others near Peck West Leake Collins Vollmer Denver and Nezperce with several 160 acre entries and a 3 75 per acre ceded price plus a 2 percent land office fee rule for reservation commutations.
The second shipment of new Gre apparatus arrived this week. It included nozzles spanners rubber coats and hats for the chief and assistant chief. Also 1600 feet of hose and two sew carts shipped from Oswego.
New York notes October 12 arrival in about two weeks with completion of new hose houses. Repair work on hose houses Nos. 1 and 2 to finish this week. Hose house No. 1 at city hall to be closed up completely. William Moh appointed fire steward at $25 monthly. Arrival of new carts will complete company organization and begin practice.
Farmers plan to stockpile at least 75 000 bushels of wheat if prices stay under 50 cents. Warehouses hold 50 000 bushels, with 9 000 more to haul. Potlatch crop expected near 360 000, signaling shifts toward more cattle and hogs as farming evolves.
Luther contest filed against Jacob for homestead lands in Idaho. Contest asserts no residence or improvements by claimant on lots 2 8 4 in section 13 township 8 range 6. Hearing set for November 12, 1901 before the U.S. Land Office receiver Lewis.
Theodore Roller files a land contest against Homestead entry 7580 made March 16 1900 for sagan ie Senta Su ee Vee s Henry Seb Scheol alleging abandonment for over six months and lack of good faith. Due to failure of personal service, publication is ordered for notice and evidence submission. Charles H Gausy Receiver.
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