Sweet Sleep Sweet Sleep Ends Life in Lunatic Spell
Garrett Riggs dies after ingesting laudanum amid poor health and failing mental powers. The incident ends his life on a mundane sphere as authorities note death follows the attempted self harm.
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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
1
Tragic Idaho Resident Garrett Riggs Dies By Laudanum
Word reached the city that Garrett Riggs an Idaho native respected by many took laudanum in a moment of despondency after years of poor health. Once a Moscow resident he had lived in Peck with his children and left a long record of honest toil and good deeds. May his soul rest in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Riggs
Idaho
Riggs
Moscow
Peck
Do You Know Him Letter on Idaho war department funds
Governor Hunt receives a war department letter stating 108 dollars in the quartermaster department belonging to Jessie Darcy of the Idaho volunteers. The name does not appear on muster rolls, and heirs should contact Adjutant General Weaver in Boise. The park commission moves to start beautifying the hill site with bids for fencing and planned tree selection to enhance the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
War Department
Quartermaster Department
Jessie Darcy
Idaho Volunteers
Weaver
Boise Statesman
Park Commission
Ernest McCullough
C. C. Bunnell
J. B. West
Greta Shipments Tighten Grain Freight at Clearwater
The car shortage shapes grain shipments for Clearwater with full warehouses and flax given priority. Kamiah reports declining receipts as relief wanes. Vollmer Clearwater stores 18,500 flax, 13,300 oats, 6,000 wheat. Kettenbach Co reports 33,000 flax, 18,000 oats, 8,000 wheat. Wheat movement and sales lighten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamiah
Vollmer ‘Clearwater Co
Kettenbach Company Limited
Flax Crop Yields and Unsold Reserve At Water Country
It is estimated that fully 50 percent remains unsold. If prices do not improve the crop will be fed to stock and marketed accordingly. The flax crop of the reservation will net about 300,000 bushels this season. The yield per acre is lighter, but total acreage is greater than last season.
Knudson Sues Minister Over Breach of Promise
Miss Mary Knudson of Moscow Idaho sues Rev John W Spencer for 10100 claiming breach of promise. She waited in bridal robes as engagement formed in spring and planned October nuptials. Spencers father alleged to have influenced the minister to abandon the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Knudson
Moscow
Idaho
John W. Spencer
Spencer
Miss Knudson
Genesee
Rev
Associated Press
Romeo and Juliet on the Lewiston fair stage
The tale follows Lottie Springston and Bill Allen as he woos her despite Papa Springston. A dramatic fair interlude with a balloon ascent and parachute leap sways Lottie toward marriage. The father fears the worst, pursues aid, and remains hopeful they may return seeking blessing someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Allen
Bill
Lottie
Lewiston Fair
Czolgoss Sends For A Priest
A report from the country notes that Czolgoss sent for a priest as events unfold in separate sections. The action indicates a religious response tied to local developments. Officials did not specify the parish or the reason behind the summons.
Grand Master Chase Meets Local Masonic Bodies
The state grand master visits for an evening lecture and inspection of lodge workings with a customary reception. Visiting craftsmen are invited. Red Men adjourn their council to Friday to permit Masonic use of the ball. On Friday night pale faces will be presented before the council.
Will Move the Mill to New Winchester Plant Site
The Winchester Lumber company has shut down its mill and will relocate the plant three miles south of Winchester due to water shortages at the current site. Installation of the new plant is expected to take about 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lumber Company
Winchester
Plummer Visits Mine on Pierce District Trip
Senator W. H. Plummer of Spokane toured the city Tuesday en route to his station in the Pierce district. Reported talks and arrangements aim to advance ore trade and stabilize the Barr Restor property, with fortune seen ahead for the mine and associated interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Plummer
Spokane
Bis Tion
Pierce
Czolgosz seeks priest amid execution doubt in Auburn
At Auburn New York Leon Czolgosz the McKinley assassin awaiting electrocution sought spiritual comfort and received a Polish Catholic priest visit The interview in Polish left both sides unsatisfied with Czolgocz reiterating loss of faith Father Szardinski urged renunciation of anarchism and offered to return to care for him if he changes his mind Washington reports Admiral Schley witness stand discussed at naval inquiry with eight witnesses heard and plans for rebuttal including Sylvester Scovel and James Hare details of other court matters noted including Levy murder case in Oregon Boise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
N. Y
Leon Czolgosz
McKinley
T. S. Szardinski
Czolgosz
Detroit
Szardinski
Czolgocz
Rochester
Washington
Schley
Naval Court of Inquiry
Clark
Oregon
Lemley
Hanna
Sylvester Scovel
Somers N. Smith
St. Paul
Santiago
James H. Hare
Sigeby
Smith
Idaho News in Briefs and Plans from Governor to Rail Routes
Gov Hunts scare in capitol spurs a fire alarm false alarm as smoke fills an office. Postmaster appointed at Stites and Grangeville post office revenue reported. District court term set for Oct 28 at Mt Idaho. Boise women fund Y M C A building. Odd Fellows lodge numbers and relief payments noted. Stites Register plant to be revived as Idaho County Patriot. University plans farmers institutes. Buffalo Hump ore yield and cost praised. Idaho may hold next land lottery with Fort Hall reserve opening. Oklahoma style opening favored. Gov Hunt names David L Evans to Blackfoot insane asylum board. Mackey new prohibition town at railroad terminus with deed clause voiding illicit sales. Star route proposal between Council and Stites eyed. bids anticipated. Little Salmon wagon road enables service. expected rise in passenger traffic. Mrs. Louisa Hagerman buried in Uniontown. mother of Henry Hagerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Roberts
Stites Register
Idaho County
H T. French
University
Farmers
Idaho
Vesuvius
Buffalo Hump
Fort Hall
Oklahoma
Hunt
David L. Evans
Malad
Insane Asylum
Blackfoot
Thomas Ricks
Mackey
Custer County
Shelby
Whitney
Portland
P. & I.N. Railway
Stites
N. P. Railroad
Little Salmon State
R H Shoe for Boys and Girls Strong and Worn
Strong footwear advertisement highlighting R H Shoe for youth built for hard wear. Emphasizes natural foot shaping, careful fitting, durability and value, appealing to parents seeking sturdy, long lasting shoes for children.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dent & Butler
Lewiston
Centennatis
Genoa Kid Gloves
O. A. Kjos
Universals
Thefashion
Him
Greta
Romeo and Juliet
Gov Hunt
Naval
Grand Master Chase
Senster Plummer
Joseph Levy
Dimi-Monde-Clase
Baker City
Dave Levy
Boise
Levy
Gov. Hunt
Capitol
Mr. Hasbrook
Supreme Court
Idaho News
E. E. Breley
Grangeville
Mt. Idaho
Ladies of
Y. M
Odd Fellows
Louisa Hagerman
Uniontown
Henry Hagerman
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