31 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
1
Borah addresses criticisms of Senator Dubois in a Boise speech drawing tense reactions from the audience as the critic is challenged and hissed in a charged public meeting.
W E Borah delivered a forceful Boise speech defending his record against Sen Dubois while criticizing his attacks on Roosevelt and Wheaton. The article then details the Miner's Telephone Company plan to connect Lewiston to Imnaha and extend to Baker City, White Bird, and the Willowa country, with a $45,000 capital and G A Nehrhood as president.
A list of abstract sheet transfers in Lewiston and Nez Perce county detailing numerous lot, block, and tract conveyances. Names include William Lyon, A C Elliott, George W Pitter, Lemuel White, Harry Madgwick, Floyd Harris, Richard Anderson, John E Chapman, Dessie Harding, Stephen Johnson, William H M Clure, J Alexander, Mowry, Andrew Zumwalt, Floyd Harris, James Baldwin, Carl Hollander, R T Thompson, E S Booth, Sarah Boughton, Curtis Miller, M E Price, John Stromberg, P E Stookey, and others with varying parcels and prices. The entry notes the quarterly apportionment of school money was made yesterday.
Lewiston shows active progress with street and utility works, a $30,000 water system expansion, and an electric company upgrade. Plans include a Vineland Lewiston street railway with suburb development south of the city, while railroad construction and eastern capital interest emerge. Republican confidence grows in Nez Perce county as Democrats fight to salvage offices amid election tension.
Police connect assault with possible Jack the Ripper imitator after a man sprang from darkness and seized Miss Harvey by the throat as she returned from the store on Normal hill. Mr Reed and Elmer Waldrip rescued her, while Miss Stella Reed had earlier dodged a similar pursuer near the wood yard on Fifth street. A partial description exists as investigators seek the assailant. local K P lodge plans work Wednesday night with several membership applications on file.
Tomorrow is the final registration day in Lewiston as over 1,500 are registered with about 200 more expected. Frank Cole and Isley Brinton plan a north south street through Main Street Duffy and Brearley properties to the hill, with 26 new lots to be cut. Idaho Street and Sixth Street would extend toward the new access as part of a land sale plan.
The Republican committee organized a Monday night rally at the court house where Hon. James KR. Babb will address voters on campaign issues. Babb, regarded as one of the strongest canvassers in the state, has been in demand across the state this fall, with praise for speeches this year and a noted strong finish two years ago. The party expects a large reception for him Monday night.
Quong Sing, a well known Lewiston Chinese merchant, plans a six month journey to China. He asks all debtors to call and settle accounts before departure, and directs partner to manage affairs to avoid disputes during his absence.
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