Interesting Letter on the Gold Belt and Thunder Mountain Mining
Chicago writer Charles Perrine recounts his field observations in the Thunder Mountain district. He notes wildcat mining, uncertain ore, and tunnels as prospects mature, with better veins expected at depth. In Big Creek a belt with quartz ledges shows rich silver and gold and experts call it the greatest mineral belt seen. Perrine plans to take samples to Chicago and sees future rail access and development.
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Chas. Perrine
Chicago
Perrine
The
Blue Lakes
Thunder Mountain District
Thunder Mountain
Big Creek
Hollister
Greyhound Mountain
Cape Horn
Bear Valley
Stanley Basin
Long train from Idaho brings cattle to market
A 26 car cattle train from Hailey Idaho arrived for yesterdays market. Consignors include W A Palmer W A Fowler L H Barber John Hudson Tom Aiken Chas Mace Len Hart I Pollard and George Clark from the Boise Valley. They pasture on Camas Prairie and feed in the valley. Pure bred Shorthorn and Hereford cattle are common with fair grade steers. Irrigation yields alfalfa five tons per acre. Timothy and clover do well. Oats 40 to 60 bushels per acre and wheat 80 to 150. The ranges were dry this year.
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Hailey
Idaho
W. A. Palmer
W. A. Fowler
L. H. Barber
John Hudson
Tom Aiken
Chas. Mace
Len Hart
I. Pollard
George Clark
Boise Valley
Camas Prairie
Short Term Court Opens With Horse Stealing Trials
Judge K. Perky will open court Monday September 22 for a very short term with six cases on the docket. Three civil and two criminal matters focus on horse stealing. Defendants include Williams and Randall for Dill’s horses, Sam Gridley, Geo. Babcock tied to a Minidoka theft, and James Davidson already jailed. Sheriff Jones previously recaptured Babcock after an escape from the county jail.
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K. 1
Perky
Williams
Randall
Chas. Dill
Sam Gridley
Geo. Babcock
Minidoka
Watermasters on Little Wood river raise local grievances
Residents condemn the season's watermasters claiming lack of local knowledge and urging appointment of Shoshone or local officials for better service next year. They note Mountain Home appointees poorly understood needs and acknowledge Mr. Purtill did his best under difficult conditions.
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Little Wood River
Mountain Home
Purtill
Line Ten on a Strike Brings Bell Line Work to Halt
Bell Telephone line workers in Shoshone struck Wednesday, joining Salt Lake City union members in sympathy. The stoppage delays work only a few days as replacement crews are ready. J. R. Hart reported the line was within about two miles of town, needing a few days to finish. Wages cited show the men asking 3.25 per day versus 3.00 now.
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Bell Telephone Company
Shoshone
Salt Lake City
Bell
Salt Lake
J. R. Hart
Hailey
Gates Sail for Europe Prompts Return Plan by Osgool
John W. Gates has sailed for Europe and on his return, Mr. Osgool will grant the Gates a jaz in compensation or arrangement. The note hints at a planned exchange or favor linked to Gates’s voyage and anticipated comeback.
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John W. Gates
Europe
Mr. Osgool
Gates
Push for New Men at Shoshone Falls Power Plant
A new investor group led by Dr. A. Z. Conrad Thomas Prince and Benjamin W. Carlow has gained control of the Shoshone Falls power project. They plan to push rapid construction of the power tunnel and electric line to Hailey, with civil engineer Farris in charge. The Hailey Bellevue area shows strong local interest and potential ore processing benefits. County funds and citizen subscriptions contributed to the road work, though not all was collected.
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Shoshone Falls
A. Z. Conrad
New York
Thomas Prince
Worcester
N. Y
Benjamin W. Carlow
Blow
Bailey
Bellevue
Dr. Conrad
Wood River
Hailey
Farris
Boise
Fuill
Wheeler
Road to Cedars Completed by County Overseer
Road overseer J. W. Wheeler reports the new Cedars road finished last Saturday. He says it is one of the county’s best, about thirty five miles long, very level and lava rock free, easing transport for large loads. The article notes the road’s value as Twin Falls Irrigation and Canal Company plans to start a power plant and canal project soon.
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The
Cedars
J. W. Wheeler
Twin Falls Irrigation and Canal Company
Unpledged Republicans Rally Behind State Victory
The Pocatello Tribune quotes Idaho Republicans stating the campaign remains unpledged to any senator candidate. It argues the party should not favor one man, focusing instead on liberty and prosperity and redeeming Idaho from lawless elements, with primary disputes to be settled by the legislature after November’s victory.
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Republican Party
Idaho
Gooding
United States
Pocatella Tribunu
McKinley Death Anniversary Observed Nationwide
One year after the death of William McKinley, the statesman’s soul left the mortal tenement and he is remembered as a twice elected president. The anniversary was observed to urge calm and earnest reflection on life’s great problems and the challenges arising from the murdered president’s career.
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William McKinley
United States
China to mint higher coins seeks assayer and machinery head
The empire currently uses Mexican and other silver dollars as its money while China moves to mint higher denomination coins and requests a loan of an assayer and a superintendent of machinery from the government.
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China
Campaign tunes mix lively keys for Republicans and Democrats
The fragment hints at campaign music with Republicans basing a lively program and Democrats opting for ragtime. Only partial OCR text remains, but it indicates party themed musical styles rather than events or outcomes. No clear names, dates, or locations are present.
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