Drowning on South Fork Bridge Sparks Community Alarm
A 29 year old man, Jack Sheifer, drowned crossing a river bridge near his home after work, as wooden flooring loosened and icy conditions caused the fatal fall. Rescuers found him downstream and the body was recovered next morning. The town decries lax county care for the vulnerable and cites severe weather, two feet of new snow, and six below zero temperatures as factors in the tragedy. Relatives and neighbors mourn, while discussions criticize local authorities for failing to remove the mentally ill neighbor left at large.
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Jal Bo
Idsho
Jack EU
South Fork
Syan
Joe Davis Ia
Payette’s Promising Men Visit Avouple Window Scene
A local account describes Payette’s promising people visiting Avouple several days ago and admiring a dressed young Indy stand window. They observe the scene, comment on the appearance, and speculate about a spark between an observer and the display, noting the lively interest of onlookers.
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Payette
Thar
Idaho man found guilty in gambling case at city court
The State of Idaho v R A Phillips ended with a guilty verdict in a police court trial. Phillips was fined 50 dollars and costs for gambling in a Dick's Place game. The verdict stirred dissatisfaction and prompted an appeal to the district court.
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Travia
State of Idaho
R. A. Phillips
Shelton Bechtel
Rhea & Son
Harris & Smithy
Phillips
Lansdon
Aurore
Unclear text about Mormon leader and Canadian land deal
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a deal involving Joseph Swaith head of the Mormon church and Canadian parties over a vast tract of land or cattle assets. The readable segments mention a transfer, mediation through a third party, and references to places such as Canada and Utah with disrupted phrasing and names.
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Balt Lake
Utah
Joseph Swaith
Mormon Church
Canada
Camndian
Bold burglar in jail attempt sparks jail fire
Ren Yo Burn Jai J. W. Lawrence, jailed for hoping to loot Pelthouse Bros. safe, set his bedding alight Monday to burn the jail or die. Janitor Tracy alerted rescuers. flames stopped. Lawrence feigns insanity claiming nails in head while Dr. Waterhouse calls it sham. Commissioners praised hose work and Weiser fire crews.
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J. W. Lawrence
Pelthouse Bros
Tracy
Amoke
Lawrence
Jesus
Dr. Waterhouse
Wilson
Weiser
Pioneer Prospector Clark Rowland Dies at Meadows
Clark Rowland, veteran mountaineer and miner, died at Meadows on April 9 after contracting enteritis at age 58. He was en route to Thunder Mountain to claim prospects, waited for roads to open, and fell ill. Rowland aligned with Osswell brothers in early Thunder Mountain days and lived around Warrens for 14 years. His sole known relative in Idaho is brother Henry Rowland of Twin Falls.
Wisconsin Senate moves to bar Reed Smoot over polygamy
A joint resolution in Madison on April 8 urged national Congress to pass relief bill to end polygamy and church control, asking Wisconsin's U.S. Senators to vote against Reed Smoot, an apostle and high church official, continuing as U.S. Senator.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Senate
Na ‘Tional Congress
United States
Wisconsin
Reed Smoot
Burglar Bound Over After Safe Break In
The burglar nabbed early Friday morning while trying to crack Falthouse Bros. safe, who identified himself as J. W. Lawrence, appeared before Probate Judge Ayers for preliminary hearing. He waived examination and was held on $2000 bonds to face the district court. Unable to post bond, he remains in jail.
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Bro’s. Safe
J. W. Lawrence
Ayers
Bastile
Judge Smith Grants Jade Mout In Mining Damage Suit
In the March term, Judge Smith handed down a decision in two cases, Gilbert Tracy versus Pitteburg Idaho Mining Co. The court awarded the plaintiff jade mout a sum of 84 019.27 dollars.
Idaho Debaters Triumph as Whitman Upsets Washington State
State University of Idaho defeats Whitman College in a decisive debate with judges from Spokane and Wallace. James Galloway, son of local residents, praised as the evening's best speaker. Whitman defeats Washington State College later, with Miss Linnie Marsh noted for her prominent role and backers in Weiser celebratory reactions.
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State University of Idaho
Whitman College
Spokane
Wallace
Idaho
James Galloway
T. O. Galloway
Whitan
University of Idaho
Canada
Mexico
Rockies
Pullman
Wash
Walls Walla
Washington State College
United States
Whitman
Weiser
Linnie Marsh
D. Marah
Commissioners in Session Begin Late After Haunts Absence
The April session of the board of county commissioners started Monday morning but delayed by Commissioner Haunts late arrival. Officials warn of a lengthy session with considerable business of importance to cover. The first installment of proceedings will appear in Saturday Signal.
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Board of County Commissioners
Fragmented Patrons Note in Mooted Delivery Row
A damaged OCR snippet references patrons of a delivery route and an unclear approval or arrangement. The text includes stray names and broken phrases about prepared goods and an appointment or council action. It is largely incomprehensible but implies a disrupted service or notice.
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Moet Ia Mee pod ms er a a.
Weiser Girls Fall To Baker High In Armory Tilt
The Weiser and Baker high school girls basketball teams met Friday at the Armory in a 15 minute half game. Baker led 5 2 at half and 9 2 in the second half, final score 14 to 4 for Baker. Weiser's players accepted the loss gracefully and were hosted by Baker girls with a reception and dancing afterward.
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Weiser
Baker High School
Touma
Baker
Baker City Democrat
The Moonshiner's Daughter at the Opera House
The Moonshiner's Daughter, praised as a rare dramatic hit of the season, heads to the Opera House Friday March 14. A romantic love story threads the action with comedy bits and novel mounting. The play depicts a war between illicit still proprietors and revenue officers, including a realistic battle and a hair-raising lynching scene.
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Opera
Japs Closing On Lineritch
London April 7 The Times correspondent at St Petersburg reports the latest official information suggests the Japanese advance in present formation Oku on the left Nodza in the center and Kuroki and Kawamura on the right with a total strength of 475000 It is feared Linevitch will be compelled to withdraw.
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London
St. Petersburg
the Times
Oku
Nodza
Kuroki
Kawamura
Linevitch
Death by Burning at Allen Ranch Angel Ridge
A young farm hand, B Wallace, died after a house fire at the Allen ranch on Angel ridge. He tried to rescue valuables from an upstairs room as Mr. Allen and a partner rushed from the field to save belongings. Wallace perished in the flames with articles left behind.
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Young Wallace
Robbery defendants sent to penitentiary brought to Weimer
Out on Sons, Hen Woln and Mroox Lurver, alleged robbers from Minural, were granted peew trial by the weiprovine court and brought to Weimer Monday by Deputy Mhwriif Ponce. Shortly after arrival, a bundle of 600 each was placed in a saree caren and Miao.
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Hen Woln
Mroox Lurver
Minural
Weimer
Mhwriif Ponce
Anany Saree Caren
Miao
Mormon church funds under injunction restrain tithing use
An injunction suit filed in the Third Judicial District Court seeks to bar the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Joseph J. Smith from investing church tithings in secular enterprises. Charles Smurthwaite of Ogden and Don C. W. Musser, a dissenting member, allege mismanagement of about 1 million dollars yearly and demand a court ruling on the trustees duties. A temporary injunction is requested to stop investments pending final hearing.
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Salt Lake
Third Judicial District Court
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sainte
Joseph J. Smith
Charles Smurthwaite
Ogden
Don C. W. Musser
Joseph F. Smith
Aleo
Smith
Church
Mormon Church
Utah
Prominent Mining Men Visit Weiser from Grangeville and South Africa
J J Toler a noted Grouse creek mining man arrived in Weiser from Grangeville, Portland and other points. He was joined by D B Huntley a mining expert linked to a London syndicate returning from South Africa. Huntley formerly led DeLamar Mining Go properties in Idaho.
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J. J. Toler
Grouse Creek
Grangeville
Portland
D.B. Huntley
London
South Africa
Huntley
DeLamar Mining Go
DeLamar
Idaho
Oakland
Calif
Toler
Buffalo Hamp
Beaeshareck
Sen
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