Idaho Gold Rush Spurs New Frontier To World Spotlight
The St Louis Globe Democrat says Idaho now draws global attention as gold discoveries at Thunder Mountain spark a fresh rush. Prospectors flood toward the district as snow remains long in the mountains and trails open, echoing Klondike and Cape Nome booms.
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The Gold Country March and the Path to Statehood
The article discusses gold and silver discoveries drawing thousands to the West by mid June, comparing Nome and California to historic finds. It notes how mineral riches spurred statehood and territorial conflicts, mentioning California, Colorado, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, New Mexico, Arizona, and Idaho’s Thunder Mountain as potential drivers of settlement and growth in the Northwest.
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City council moves lights and staff. health drive cited
The council set a special meeting for reporting, ordered five new street lights to be installed Monday, and confirmed Fire Chief Ben Josephs and assistants. George Eckerle sought sanitary inspector status. There was a land office right of way recommendation for Amercan Falls Water Power and Light. Officials considered paid department plans amid discussions. Miltenberger reported notifying 837 residents to clean yards and alleys, inspecting 87 places with 802 cleaned.
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City Council Hears Ordinances and Street Work Updates
Council discusses center street cement sidewalks and a $25 quarterly laundry license. Final passage approved for Bridge American Falls Water Power company franchise. Poles, sprinklers, and crosswalks proposed. numerous clerical and street labor items listed with payments to police, fire, health, and public works departments.
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City council approves street grader payments and bids
Bills for 81 dollars to William Stephens police judge 21 65 to Green and Higson 3 20 to W L Stephens 11 85 to J Johnston 100 to Hose Company No 2 100 to Hook and Ladder No 1 and 317 50 to Studebaker Co for a street grader were referred to the finance committee The highways committee was authorized to advertise bids for cement cross walks for the city The council then adjourned.
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