10 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1901
Page
1
News from Ketchum and Challis confirms President William McKinley was shot twice while speaking in Buffalo on September 6. The assailant, an anarchist, was captured. later reports announced the president's death. Mourning nationwide. Local mining notes follow, naming properties and ore yields in the region.
Board and lodging offered northwest of R N Hull Co store in Challis Idaho. Meals and lodging described as first class with fine rooms and wood beds. Table supplied with best in market. Available by day week or month at reasonable rates. Mrs M Jose
State Superintendent orders a special teachers examination in Challis Idaho on September 16 17 and 18 1901. Martha Khenan Co Suppl of Public Instructions Challis Idaho notes questions will cover School Law from Chapter 87 and State Constitution Article 5.
A Bay Horse correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune notes rising interest as rail access nears, though benefits wait until Salmon River reach. Low grade ores cannot be shipped, only high grade silver and copper go to smelters. Thousands of tons of low grade ore remain on dumps awaiting transport and low rates to become revenue for owners. The Ramshorn is highlighted as the district's standout property.
Ex Governor Steunenberg remarks in challenging the Salmon river valley support for the Oregon Short Line, urging Midland railroad as Boise’s vital route amid plans to extend lines from Mackey to Salmon City and Lewiston. notes smelter traffic, mining prospects, and regional development along the Midland corridor.
The Short Line employs about 2000 workers on the Salmon River branch from Blackfoot to Houston and aims to push the project further to Challis and down to Lewiston. Idaho readers expect completion and car service to New Arco via the Lost River crossing if no delays occur.
James Calvin was arrested in Challis on a Friday evening for drunkenness and obscene language on Main street. He was fined $10 by Judge Fionell but failed to pay. He was jailed five days, then released after posting bonds following one night in jail.
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