Pioneers of Weiser and Washington County Bridges
Thomas C. Galloway recalls old builders who crossed Snake River and Weiser River with improvised bridges forty years ago. He credits pioneer effort, civic spirit, and private capital for roads and bridges, noting public roads built by citizens and honoring early figures like the Ford brothers and Klein schmidt. He also touches on church interference with public schools amid a heated campaign.
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Old
Snake
Snake River
Old's Ferry
Weiser River
Weiser Bridge
Weiser
G. W. Hant
Payette
Weier
Weiler
Washington County
Black Lake
Iron Springs
Ford Brothers
Thos. C. Galloway
To Her Demand. Reprinting Signals Image of Weiser Bridge
Demand for the Signals picture of the Weiser bridge was so high that Wednesday’s edition sold out quickly. This issue reprints the image to satisfy readers seeking the same view.
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Weiser Bridge
Salt Lake school election yields four of five seats won
Salt Lake City voters elected non partisan candidates for four of five education board precints in today's election. The American party backed one candidate and the board will now stand Mormon.
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Salt Lake
Board For Education
Salt Lake City
American Party
Board of Education
Death of Miss Misa Anna Bidetrup at 1422 Franklin Street
Former Weser girl 21, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bidstrup, died suddenly of heart trouble at home Sunday evening after falling ill Saturday afternoon. She worked at Stamp er's photograph gallery about 18 months, was a Unity Rebekah lodge member, and is survived by her parents and four siblings. Funeral arrangements not yet set. Friends extend sympathies. Local notes mention iron beds at cost and Christmas goods at Candees and the Signal Building.
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Misa Anna Bidetrup
Bidstrup
Franklin Street
Sigia
Miss Bidetrup
Stamper
Unity Rebekah Lodge
Boise Statesman
Weiser
Boise
Bbé Frax
Mexwh
Isdy
Ackley Takes Over Ackley Tennessee Prison Warden Case
The Supreme Court granted D W Ackley a writ of mandate to force Warden Perrin to vacate the penitentiary and turn over control. Ackley assumed leadership and appointed deputy and guards while several Perrin era staff quit or remained, creating a divided attributions of authority amid the transition.
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Perrin
Ackley
Supreme Court
P. ©. Bingham
Jaman. Rams
Dave Williame
Marediitiiy
Tred
Weiser Bridge Progress and Public Support Highlighted
A long effort to complete the Weiser Bridge culminates with state funding and a raised local share. Key figures include Harrie and Halley lobbying, with supporters in Walter Coguhanet and Mayor Mubhey coordinating public funding and construction team leaders. The project advances steel cofferdams and piers, enabling travelers and commerce to flow, while local labor and citizen fundraising ensure the remaining funds reach the treasurer.
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Harris
Harrie
Joan
Halley
Helley
Ron
Khumwnner
Walter Coguhanet
Miseion
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Galloway
Sintis
School Net
Weser
H.R. Warner
Candees
Candece
Ackley TS
Bit
Satis Daley
Ison Sie
Tne Gore
D. W. Ackley
Lee Maman
Aoelieaeiatingene
Bey Ur Bourke
Mwhae
Frank Harris
LW. Smith
House
Senate
Elton
B. H. Dundas
American Bridge Co
Oregon
W. Heworth
Minkbaur
Welser
Idaho
Wetser
Diana
Phate
Nein
Moiahar
Epiand
A & Kyoin
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