Fire and riot histories from Wallace and Coeur d'Alene era
W J Kinkead holds two historic newspapers recounting Wallace and Coeur d Alene events. An 1890 Coeur d Alene Miner issue details the July fire that wiped out Wallace’s business district, with losses around 120 250 and only 11 250 insured. It lists affected firms, notes delayed hose work, and quotes optimistic future prospects despite ruin. A Wallace press extra (1892) covers the Frisco mill explosion by miners and the Gem battle between union and nonunion factions, with fatalities.
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W. J. Kinkead
The
Elk's Club
Wallace
Coeur d'Alene
Coeur
Central Hotel
Husky
Kinkead
Wallace Press
Coeur Alene
Adam Autbach
Murray
Frisco
Gem
Candidate for County Commissioner Nomination
Eugene Thomas of Osburn requests the Miner announce his candidacy for county commissioner in the second district subject to the result of the Republican primary on August 1.
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Eugene Thomas
Osburn
No Advertising Signs in National Forests in Montana and Idaho
District Forester Fred Morrell warns that permits are required for advertising signs in national forests across Montana and northern Idaho. Only signs aiding travelers and well built will be allowed. existing postings must be removed or authorized. The policy aims to protect scenery amid increasing tourist activity. Coal Strike Situation Unchanged. May report notes no breakthrough after first week of May as Hoover hints broader action may be needed.
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Montana
Northern
Idaho
Fred Morrell
Missoula
National Forest 1
United States
Washington
Hoover
Wallace
Wallace Miner
Income Tax Auditors Still Needed in Civil Service
The United States Civil Service Commission seeks eligibles for auditor and inspector posts in the Income Tax unit of the Internal Revenue Bureau. Examinations, including oral tests, will be held June 14 outside the United States. Salaries range from 1800 to 3000 dollars yearly. qualification requires accounting experience and practical tests. Obtain full info and blanks from the Civil Service Commission in Washington DC or the local Civil Service Board secretary at the post office or customhouse.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Income Tax Unit
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Washington D. C
United States
Washington, DC
Secretary of the Civil Service Board
Mining dredging profits show strong returns and stability
The report cites total gold production of 124,726,430 from dredging with 31,000,000 earned on a 32,000,000 investment over 20 years. Average return on invested capital exceeds 10 percent, and Cleveland notes 75 percent of dredging firms earned over 15 percent. The figures underscore industry stability under effective control.
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Cleveland
California Gold Dredging Facts From San Francisco Paper
Newton Cleveland presented to the local section of the A L M E in San Francisco, sharing authoritative observations on California gold dredging. He notes 132 dredges built in California up to 192, with 31 currently in operation.
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California
A. LM. E
San Francisco
Newton Cleveland
Cleveland
Candidate Announcement for Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorney
A local declaration states the speaker intends to run for Prosecuting Attorney of Shoshone County, subject to the Republican primary on August 1. The message is a formal notice to voters announcing candidacy and party primary conditionality.
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Shoshone County
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J. J. Dann
Wardnerens
McKelvey
Jack Langrishe
Old West
Miner
Ft Howes
Howes & King
Angus Sutherland
Sutherland & White
G. Scott Anderson
D.C. McKinsick
J. W. Tabor
Tabor & Winan
J. W. Tabor & Son
Angus Lub- Ince
Barnard
Electric Light Company
Northwest Light & Water Company
G. Scott Anderson & Son
William Worstell
Worstell Furniture Company
Sanor
Forest Service
Spokane
Halliday
Hotel Etticord
Headquarters For Farmers and Wheat Growers
City Transfer & Storage
Cedar St
Chas. H. Craig
America
Wallace Paint & Glass Co
N. P. Depot
John Lucas
Richard E. Thomas
Coeur d’Alene
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