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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1897
Page
4
A local appeal urges support for Cuban insurgents in their two year struggle against Spain. The speaker describes suffering civilians, urged Americans to supply rifles and munitions, and predicts inevitable Cuban victory as Spanish power weakens and Werler retreats toward Havana.
The Over The Range column notes busy activity in Salmon River mining camps, with Lucky Boy mill running 45–50 tons daily, Black mine expanding to a 10 stamp mill, and new prospecting at Jordan Creek. Custer thrives with stores, saloons, hotels, and increasing quartz and placer work as Idaho’s mineral outlook remains bright.
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