Tragic Weiser duo Walter Riggs and Albert Overman die in gas fatality
Walter W Riggs and Albert Overman natives of Missouri and Idaho die of gas asphyxiation in a sixth street Elkton House room in Portland. The two men were found at about 2 pm Friday and a coroner cites accidental cause. A large funeral and burial plans follow at Weiser with family and local officials attending. Both men left behind relatives and were insured for 1000 dollars each with Mutual Life of New York.
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Walter W
William Albert Overman
Weiser
Mountiemoon
Orgon
Portland Oregonian
Walter W. Riggs
Albert Overman
Portland
Daho
Elkton House
Davis
J. A. Merri
Finley
Riggs
Hoe
Mitten
Overman
Andrew Riggs
Ben Hopper
Will
Joe
Myron
James
Nelson
Rigg
Milim
Missouri
W. H. Modrall
West Weiser
Mutual Life of
New York
Small Season's Run By J W McCully From Long Valley
J W McCully is visiting his son Arthur for a month from Long Valley. He had to build a 128 foot high flume this year, managing only 26 days of operation and taking out under 8500. He plans to start mining early this year and expects a profitable season.
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J. W. McCully
Long Valley
Arthur
Julietta Fire Devastates Business Section
A morning fire in Julietta caused 86000 dollars in damage to the business district before bucket brigades from wells and volunteers, including J. G. Coburn who was carried from an old shanty, were able to subdue the blaze. Insurance partly covered the loss.
Henry Patterson Dies in Medford Oregon at 50
Henry Patterson brother of Mrs. Wm Hartley of Wolser and uncle to George Dick and Hank Hartley died recently in Medford Oregon. He was 50 and formerly lived in Indian Valley, making him well known in this county.
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Henry Patterson
Wm. Hartley
Wolser
George, Dick
Hank Hartley
Medford
Oregon
Indian Valley
Fragmented text fragment about theater demand and supply
The readable portion discusses large theater groups and control of territory, noting the burden on the community as productions expand. It mentions loans and supply concerns, with references to advertising and local reaction, but many words are garbled and unclear.
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Acre
Someon
Hanford to appear at Welser Opera Houses
The public will see Hanford back on stage at the Welser Opera Houses with a mix of song and dance. Managers push lavish production after earlier successes while audiences seek a balance between entertainment and respite from frivolity.
Rumors of Russian Command Shakeup Unconfirmed in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on February 4 rumors spread that General Kuropatkin ceded command to General Limonitch following General Grippenberg’s removal from command of the Second Army. The war office says the rumors are improbable and cannot deny them.
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St, Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Limeritch
Grippenberg
War Office
Polish Forces Reported Behind Mukden Rupture
London Feb 4 A Toklo dispatch says Polish troops under General Kuropatkin are blamed for halting the recent Russian advance south of Mukden. Several Poles reportedly surrendered and warned Marshal Oyama of an impending Japanese offensive the forces were ready to counter.
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London
Spateh
Kuropatkin
Mukden
Marshall Oyama
Women call for aid to suppress Mormon influence
Philadelphia February 4 The National League of Women’s Organizations appeals to American women warning that Mormon hierarchy growth threatens the home and government. It cites polygamy, oaths at the endowment house, and Mormon control of 14 electoral votes as dangers to free government.
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Philadelphia
National League of Women’s Organizations
Women of
America
United States
Utah
Senate
Ieee
Tunoat
The Mormon Menace Book Sale Backed by League Aid
The National League of Women’s Organizations plans to distribute The Mormon Menace, arranged by Alfred Henry Wis, with a preface on Mormon history. Proceeds fund league work, aiming to place a copy in every home and library, and encourage sharing after reading.
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Alfred Henry Wis
National League of Women
Bes
National League
League
Jon Lam
Nck
West Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Idaho Legislature Deliberates Amid Backlog of Bills
The Senate has passed sixteen of its own bills and four from the House. The House has approved twenty of its own bills and two from the Senate. In total 56 Senate bills and 131 House bills have been introduced. Notable measures include amending water rights law and estates of deceased persons, and a bill admitting Spanish American War Veterans to Soldiers Home. A proposed legislative trip to north Idaho was postponed for repair.
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Senate
House
Richarde
North Idaho
Land Department
L. P. Smith
Women leaders unite to rally against Mormon influence
Ex governor Hutchinson and Senator Dubois of Idaho join ex-Bents tor Thomas Kearns in a city visit. They address a large League of Women's Organization meeting at Hoosevall, pressing anti Mormon unity and urging public action amid national reform debates.
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Hutchinson
Dubois
Idaho
Benstor
Thomas Kearns
Utah
Hoosevall
League of Women
Ongawirtionn
Manatur
Dobwla
Fata’ Wito
Mie Bibel
Pbkaeneda
Hgh
Important decision for Warren mines profits Idaho court ruling
Moscow dispatch to the Spokane Review reports Judge Steele of the district court ruled in favor of Scheiler & Reibold over the Idaho Little Giant Mining company of Warren Idaho. The court decreed Scheiler & Reibold as legal owners of the property which has paid over 100000 dollars in dividends. The case involved a mortgage balance of 40000 dollars and prior labor liens. Scheiller & Roeibold plan future operations including an electric power plant for all eight claims. Mrs Scheiler and daughter accompany him to visit Iowa after New York consultation.
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Moscow
Spokane Review
Steele
District Court
Idaho
Scheiler & Reibold
Idaho Little Giant Mining Company, Limited
Warrens, Ida
Scheiler & Reibeld
Soheiler & Retbold
Idaho Little Giant Company
Ors
Spokane
Nien
Scheller & Roeibold
Scheiter
New York City
Plana
Scheiler
Iowa
Site Engineers Visit Iron Springs For Water Right Survey
Surry Mill site engineer A B Fox J W Long and D Nevin manager of Iron Springs Mining Co left Saturday for the company's Iron Springs properties. Fox will survey a water right location and a site for a new mill to be erected by the company this summer.
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A. B. Fox
J. W. Long
D. ©. Nevin
Iron Springs Mining Co
Iron Springs
Lucky Bill Scollard Inherits About Ten Thousand Dollars
Large fortune comes to Bill Scollard of Coleman and Scollard after death of a wealthy uncle in New Hampshire. He recently returned from the East to help settle the estate and is now receiving numerous congratulations from friends.
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Big Bill" Scollard
Coleman & Scollard
Wolser
Boise
New Hampshire
Bill
Former Meier Han Weds Edith Smith at Ashley
Campbell, once telegraph operator at the O L depot and station agent for the P I N at Council, married Miss Edith Smith a few days ago in Ashley Tinois where he now manages Campbell Lamber Co. The Signs joins Weiser friends in congratulating them.
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W. 8. Campbell
Council
Edith Smith
Ashley, Tinois
Campbell
Campbell Lamber Oo
Weiser
Changes at Pemons store manager Galey oversaw interior updates
The Pemons store under manager Galey completed interior renovations. The shoe department moved to the northeast corner and expanded while dry goods and a relabelling area gained additional shelving.
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Galey
Pemons
Wren
Unclear text fragment from historical notice
Fragmentary OCR text presents unreadable names and phrases. No coherent event, date, or location can be determined for a factual headline. The readable bits do not form a complete report or identifiable entities to summarize.
Mrs Richardson Dies at 62 After Long Ranch Life
The wife of Abe Richardson who lived on a river ranch for years died at 62. The couple moved two years ago to a Star area ranch where they resided. She leaves a husband and four children Mrs Fred Wilkie of Dale L W Bach of Caldwell Fred Bach of Oakley and William Bach of Star. Emmett Index.
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Abe Richardson
Star
Richardson
Fred Wilkie
Dale
L. W. Bach
Caldwell
Fred Bach
Oakley
William Bach
Emmett Index
Idaho’s first legislature at Lewiston in 1863
The first Idaho legislature met in Lewiston in December 1863 and had twenty members with seven in the upper house and thirteen in the lower. Records note only two notable acts: paying members ten dollars per day beyond territorial compensation and a Sunday observance act prohibiting theatricals, gambling, horseracing, cockfighting, or loud amusements.
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Idaho
Lewiston
Pocatello Tribune
Minnesota Exhibit to Travel to Lewis and Clark Expo
The Minnesota Educational Exhibit that won the grand prize at St Louis will be sent to the Lewis and Clark Exposition. A model factory exhibit will feature in the Palace of Manufactures at the Lewis and Clark Center in Portland Oregon, where the exposition will be held. The publication notes a population figure around 186 000 with various misreadings.
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Minnesota
St. Louis
Tate
Palace of Manufactures
Lawls and Clark Centevial
Portland
Oregon
Eitinwne
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