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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1899
Page
4
The Challis official paper of Custer County for September 1899 prints a Tuesday afternoon issue. Editor M. M. Sweet leads Horrok Aneworrmror as contributors amid local notices and community updates for Challix post-enteens era.
Attorney General Hays confirms that county commissioners may levy additional funds beyond the 1.5 cent general levy to cover maturing bonds and interest if the general levy cannot meet debt obligations. The ruling cites U.S. Supreme Court cases and emphasizes that the original bond authorization and taxation laws at issue remain a contract, allowing extra levy when needed. Shows Idaho counties may proceed with bond-related levies amid debtor pressures.
The transport Grant docked off the barge office at midnight with 28 officers and 445 men of First Idaho infantry plus North Dakota and Wyoming volunteers. Maj Figgins praised the homecoming and duty to country as the men prepare for quarantine and a warm welcome organized by Idaho and California units, with a luncheon, dinner, and supper planned around the Presidio events. General Shafter expects all men ashore early Thursday morning.
Lieutenant Governor Hutchinson reports from a trip into Custer County that locals feel encouraged and a new spirit is evident. In Hailey the mood is confident with mines looking well and investors seeking property, though Hatley properties were not examined.
Bonanza shows steady activity in merchandise, livery, and milling as George McGowan, Arch Howell, Cal Clawson, and Steen mill operations drive business. Custer remains steady with local suppliers and caterers serving a bustling yet tempered camp, while new saw mill capacity under Waller & McKenzie expands output and the cyanide plant nears completion.
The New York Journal Tuesday telegraphed democratic leaders in every state asking if they would send a Bryan anti Bryan or Bryan and silver delegation to the 1900 national convention. Thirty eight replies were received with thirty for Bryan, seven leaning toward Bryan, and one naming Bryan as second choice.
Richmond N. Hull public administrator of the estate of James L. Alger announces a creditor notice in Custer County Idaho. Creditors and claimants must present their claims with proper proof within ten months after the first publication dated September 9 1809.
The text reports William Waldorf Astor renouncing allegiance to the United States and pledging loyalty to Britain. It notes similar historical shifts by Benedict Arnold and comments that America will recover, while England deserves sympathy for its sufferings.
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