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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1899
Page
4
Several letters from Manila denounce Gov. Steunenberg for appointing Capt. Hamer as colonel and boosting him over worthy men. Hamer is unpopular with the volunteers. calls for the governor to reshuffle appointments. Genesee News notes similar criticisms in Washington state.
The account centers on Capt J B Coughlin of the U S cruiser Raleigh describing the blockade stance of Admiral Dewey during tense moments with German Admiral Von Diedrich. He recalls Dewey’s bold declaration that flags can be bought and warns that any infraction means war, a moment that left listeners breathless.
A Northwest Idaho report describes a Payette ledge carrying molybdenum near Garden Valley and Stanley Basin. Assays were low and many prospects doubted its value, as Smithsonian tests confirmed the mineral. The author remains skeptical about locating high grade ore, noting little excitement or lasting interest.
Warrants against Custer County will be paid on presentation with interest to accrue if presented within sixty days from the date of this notice.
Dated at Challis April 25 1899 the notice lists Current Expense Fund Road Fund and Redemption Fund numbers with 7 percent interest. Interest begins from date of registry to ten days after advertisement. R N Hot County Treasurer.
Desort Land shows Rowain Wells of Houston Idaho filing final proof for desert land claim No. 548 in section 18 township 6 range 11, before D B McCallum U S Commissioner at Houston Idaho on June 8 1809. Witnesses named Wells Dope Sharp and others to prove complete irrigation and reclamation. Published May 1800 in Fourth Judicial District of Idaho. George Keyes Clerk. First publication May 1800.
Andrew Marker recounts Idaho volunteers praising Maj. Figgins for leading a perilous assault near Manila. Amid relentless fire in an exposed field, Figgins and his men pressed forward with calm discipline, while Maj. McConville and Lieut. York are cited for bravery. The piece defends officers against harsh criticism.
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