24 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Weiser Semi Weekly Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1904
Page
1
Police probe a fatal shooting on a route near Goose Creek, where the elderly victim was last seen with a stranger in Meadows. Witnesses place the suspect, a well known local, in town and near a gambling table. An intensive inquiry is underway with officers pursuing leads.
The state board of equalization sets per mile values for railroads in Lison MI. Short Line 612.73 miles valued at 5,404,455 dollars. Pacific 84.06 miles valued at 756 dollars per mile 14 percent of total. Great Line 6 miles valued at 60,00 dollars per mile. West Anthony 46 miles valued at 806,080 dollars total. Details show mileage, assessed values and pending adjustments.
Reports from Warren's mining district say development at Ranier Gold Mining Co. is progressing well with shafting and drifting under way. The Ranier group includes Ranier No.1 and No.2, Vanderbilt, Portland and Mineral King within three and a half miles of Warren. The Silver King and Keystone operations also report promising results with crews of 18 to 20 and 10 workers respectively, while other groups like Mayflower and Little Gant ramp up mill preparations. Trade in Warren remains robust as local merchants struggle to keep stock ready for demand.
The article notes multiple road and branch line values, then describes New Weiser as getting a handsome new building to be erected by F. B. Graf and Wm. Dentz of Erie Pennsylvania. The two capitalists purchased a lot on State Street adjoining McBratney Furniture Store and will construct a brick two story structure with a large basement. Planned size is 80 by 80 feet, ready for occupancy by January 1.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a matri fender event with names and a vigil. Reading is partial with many garbled words making precise identification impossible. Core entities and specifics cannot be confirmed from the readable portions available.
A decomposed body washed ashore by the river was examined by Dr W M Brown but could not be identified. The man is about five feet three inches tall, dressed in a canvas coat with a corduroy collar blue overalls striped pants and a blue striped shirt. His shoes are heavy and tall with bright hooks. Also included are scattered notes on ore at Landore miners and government supervised dipping of Idaho sheep for feeders and market points with approved dips lime and sulphur and tobacco extracts.
Gilbert Shelby is appointed to the United States land office at Boise as typewriter and stenographer under civil service. He is nephew of the former general manager of the P&LN railroad and resides in Council, employed by Mavey Bros. Go. The appointment takes effect September 1 with many friends extending congratulations.
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions Black Lake Wo Ho Hotchings and Rob Bartour, claimed roles at the Hulher Vor mine and campy on Bridey eveuwg. The text alludes to night patrols or movements and references Mule tw and Mrounege with unclear outcomes or actions.
K KR Brace, back from Thunder Mountain, praises Sunnyside ore and cites Professor Krase on a vast ore block. He condemns the state road work, accusing supervisor Johnesse of frequent absence and delivering poor quality, little supervision, and reduced effort by the crew.
A reward is offered for the return of a brows mare weighing 1000 pounds. It bears a small O brand on the left neck under the mane and is labeled 102-16 G. U. Asm. The finder should bring the mare to the store in Weer to claim the payment.
A Baker City Herald dispatch from Richland Oregon reports Eagle Valley enjoying unusually mild weather with temperatures from 55 to 114. The health of the valley is strong as farmers finish second alfalfa and irrigate for a promising third crop. A harvest home festival is planned for September first and second with hopeful turnout and festive preparations across the valley.
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