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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1902
Page
4
Cablegrams from Venice report immediate danger to the Palazzo Ducale as tides threaten the aging foundations. Engineers from Italy confer to protect the historic site which has withstood fires and centuries of history since its medieval origins.
Under new post office regulations, newsdealers may no longer return unsold copies at pound rates. Publishers and agents must pay the standard one cent per four ounces, aligning return costs with ordinary newspapers. The change targets both news agents and publishers to curb favored circulation practices.
Rabbi Sigmund Frey of Wabash Indiana proposes a two day postal link to Europe using electric propulsion. He says the plan could move mail at 400 to 600 miles per hour with an electric motive power and a test demonstration soon if the government approves a conditional contract. He declined to detail the mechanism until Washington advises.
A London Daily Mail dispatch from Huda-Festh reports Gregedin regiment officer First Lieutenant Gabriel Kepezey was degraded after a bet to cut an ear. He attacked Caspar Kanyo, who shot at him but missed. Kepezey then killed himself after seeing his ear lost. The colonel warned officers against debauchery and drunkenness.
A shirtwaist wedding occurred in Belvidere New Jersey with guests in contemporary fashion. The bride and groom stood out amid the crowd as most attendees wore the popular apparel of the time.
A stamp clerk in an uptown post office laments widespread stamp waste among Americans. He cites lost value from unused stamps, unsolicited mail with prepaid return envelopes, over postage on parcels, and misused or discarded stamps, arguing the government profits from such carelessness and never loses from it.
Public notice of mining claim survey for the Dewiorak lode in Challis, Custer County Idaho. Describes lot lines, bearings, distances, and corners for a 400 acre claim with references to nearby lodes and required adverse claim filings with the U.S. Land Office. First publication April 1st in The Silver Messenger.
Notice to the administratrix and heirs of Michael Spohn of Challis Idaho. Substantial expenditures were made on the YANCY and VANITY lode claims in the Co- lete mining district under Revised Statutes. Owners are notified to contribute their shares within ninety days or risk losing their interests to the subscribers. Dated Challis March 26 WA first publication April 1 1902.
Notice to heirs and interested parties in John W. Garratt estate of $420.00 expenditure on mining labor and improvements in Yankow Work Mining District Idaho under a state statute. If failure to contribute within ninety days, portion becomes property of subscriber under statute. Payment to John Dudley, Custer County Idaho. First publication Feb 11, 1902.
John Mullen of Bonansa Idaho publishes a notice stating labor and improvements worth 900 dollars were expended on Blackhawk Swell and Fissure lode claims in Custer county to hold them under US law. Co owners must pay their share of 675 dollars within 90 days or lose one fourth interest and cover publication costs. First publication December 1901.
Notice to heirs and representatives of George M Smith that labor and improvements totaling a sum were expended on the Lucky Strike No 1 and Greenburn lodes in Stanley Mining District Custer County Idaho to hold the claims under federal statutes. If within ninety days after full publication you fail to contribute your share of expenditures and notice costs, your interest may become the property of the subscriber. Dated June 7, 1902, at Idaho.
John Panero, agent for owner, notifies coowners of One Hundred Dollars expenditure to hold the DEWRY lode mining claim in Yankee Bark Mining District, Canyon County Idaho. Coowners must contribute or their interest may be sold to the claimant. First publication February 14.
Gabrielle falters "We must part" as Nol cries "ten minutes" and Hermann watches. The scene hints at a fading chance for reunion, with chill in the air and a race against time as hearts long to stay.
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