Fragmented Rail Notice From Tattered Dispatch
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a gate, route north and south, and a ship named Bettonaly. The readable bits imply a transport or gate alert but lack clear actions, dates, or locations.
14 Jun 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1898
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a gate, route north and south, and a ship named Bettonaly. The readable bits imply a transport or gate alert but lack clear actions, dates, or locations.
The Oregon State election on June 1 6th gave the Republican slate a statewide win with T. T. Geer likely earning a governor's plurality of at least 3000. Republicans also carry a legislative majority, likely securing a U S Senator seat. Portland mayor W S Mason is reported elected by about 1500 plurality. Death report: A W Lessinger, 38, miner and mill man formerly of Custer and Iowa native, dies at Boone's Peak after ill health. services held at Lowery Masonic Hall with many in attendance.
Children’s Day was observed at the Congregational church in Challis last Sunday evening with well prepared exercises. The building was beautifully decorated and the children’s songs and declamations showed excellent training. The church was crowded to overflowing with attendees.
Citizens of Challis are urged to consider observing the Fourth of July with purpose. Questions arise whether the town will let the holiday pass without any formal festivities or ceremonies.
Election results show H. F. Powell leading with 47 votes to F. A. Reed's 1, with 48 total votes cast in Challis for a three year school trustee term. Other items include local visits by Judge Giles and Mr. Wilson, the demise of the Gibbonsville Miner, various trips and incidents around Challis, a July 4th K. C. T. M. ball invitation, war commentary, Populist party debate in Canyon County, a new church contribution box, a very small Challis dance, and notes on mining prospects in Blackbird and Salmon Republic.
War updates report 17 000 troops sailing from Tampa for Santiago de Cuba at noon on the 9th. Battles near Caimanera and Cape Haitien. Spaniards retreat from forts. Vizcaya and Reina Mercedes damaged. Lieut. Hobson sinks Merrimac to trap Spanish fleet. Charles Turner Manila news, Charleston to the Philippines, Ladrones plan. Senate House coin silver compromise. Fatal accident Turnbull suicide in Idaho. Married Metcalf to Mrs Malm Challis. Cassandra West travels to Gibbonsville for sister’s illness.
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