Mines near Warren to receive new development push
J B Brown superintendent of Ranier Mining Co arrived from St Louis with Mr and Mrs George Woodhall and child to inspect Warren properties. Plans for 1900 season include tapping the ledge, erecting a mill, and transporting 500 pounds of ore to Denver for treatment. New officers Joseph L Ebner and J L Buckles sworn in. property near Ranier, Spring Hill, and Mayflower mines slated for active operations this season. Mrs Woodhall may stay at resort as men head to the mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Brown
Ranier Mining Co
City
St. Louis
George P. Woodhall
Little Daughter
Woodhall
Spring Hill Mining Co
Warren
Brown
Denver
Ranfier Company
Joseph L. Ebner
Vincennes
Indiana
J. J. Cochran
J. L. Buckles
War Talk on Port Arthur Impact and Kuropatkin Role
European observers brace for a czar ordered offensive as Japan’s victory prompts potential peace conditions. Juxtaposed by Manchuria risks, the article notes Japan could field up to a million troops, with strongman leadership seen as key to averting empire collapse and shifting European diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe
Port Arthur
St. Peterburg
Japan
Russia
Japanese campaign in Mongolia worries Russia report
Dispatches from St Petersburg describe a methodical Japanese effort to stir unrest in Mongolia to enable raids on the Butkal and Siberian roads. The movement reports friendly reception among local princelings but little active involvement from the general populace amid sparse public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Orga
Mongolia
Butkal
Siberian
Rev EH H Ashmun Dies in California
News reaches Weiser of the death of Rev. EH H Ashmun formerly pastor of the Weiser Congregational church from 1901 to 1903. He died December 21 in Burke California from paralysis of the digestive system while working on a government experiment to exterminate mosquitoes. He leaves a wife and son Henry and many friends in Weiser and the county. A rubber plate ad mentions 86 at Dr Friesdine’s store.
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Weiser
EH. H. Ashmun
Weiser Congregational Church
Burke
California
Ashmun
Colorado
Henry
Oil Excitement in Malheur and Claim Relocation
J B Bowden reports relocating his mining and Malheur oil claims with hundreds relocating or jumping as hopes rise for oil in Malheur in 1905. Flood, Boise oil expert, paused near Ontario and will resume in March with larger scale boring and improved machinery. He plans to test the entire field. locals await results. Farmers urged to feed hay to cattle with loans offered by R O McKinney of Weiser Idaho.
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J. B. Bowden
Snake River
Malheur
Flood
Boise Oil
Ontario
Pennsylvania
Hoe
Baker City
Democrat
Idaho Wool Growers Fight Two Mile Unit Law
Idaho wool growers demand repeal of the two mile unit law after Idaho Wool Growers Association retreats from the fight. A Caldwell meeting is called for January 18 1905 led by Sam Ballantyne to test the law in court and defend the industry against the measure.
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Gooding
Ska
Idaho Wool Growers Association
Pocatello
Caldwell
Daho
Boise
Canyon and
Idaho Wool Growers’ Association
Sam Ballantyne
Boise, Canyon and Owyhee Association
Get Dich Quick raid raids Chicago police report
Chicago police raided the Idaho Colony and Oreano Mining offices in Wallace Idaho. Inside the crowd sought information on acquiring a half section of government land for 50. Advertisements claimed jobs and promised land ownership amid chaotic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Idaho Colony Company
Oreano Mining ‘Company
Wallace
Idaho
Joni
Bihabo
Hue Bow
Adobe
Pombiin
Change in management at Mineral
Mineral January 9 report: Ladd Metal Co announces management shake up with Manager McDowell resigning and to be replaced by Reed. Foreman O’Brien also resigns. Wiley continues as foreman. Interim duties assigned to Mariani with others per company action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral
Ladd Metule Company
McDowell
Foreman O'Brien
Conywany
Chretien
Wiley
Dobotter Vanmlloy
moWlhar Po
Dinekioy
Mariani
Sauidl Gaara
Changes at Bank of Weiser Elect New Officers
The Bank of Weiser held its annual meeting and elected new officers led by President E. M. Barton and Cashier Louis Sommers. Former president A B Anderson and Cashier W M Anderson retire after selling their interests to Sommers. Anderson and son plan to stay in Weiser for a time before possibly moving to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Anderson
Bank of Weiser
W. 4. Anderson
Messie Anderson and Son
Louis Sommers
Baker City
E. M. Barton
John W. Ayere
O. M. Hixon
J. W. Barton
H. M. Barton
J. W. Ayers
B. L. Steeves
Adernon
Mr. Sommers
Sommers
Anderson
Weiser
Washington County
Ushier Weiser
New Gold Saver Venture From Portland On Snake River
From Portland to Idaho a new gold separation device is poised for field tests along the Snake River. Homer L. Orr will pilot a machine combining a sluice launcher grizzly and tank to recover fine gold from sand. The system uses water concentration with adjustable sluice tables and oil to attract gold particles, funneling material through a cylinder to a tank before oil rises to the water surface for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowa
Portland
Snake River
Idaho
Homer L. Orr
Sor
Ore
Weleor
Fragmentary Sentences From Obscure Local Notice
The readable fragments describe a death scene and unidentified locals. Names and places are unclear. The text mentions a person found dead and references to individuals or groups in a vague, garbled manner.
Death of Jown Winters Linked to Mine Foreman Assault
Jown Winters, 78, once night watchman for Ladd Metals at Mineral, died in Huntington hospital from injuries suffered days earlier. He allegedly was beaten by James O'Brien, a foreman who had been discharged, after a Christmas night quarrel. reports say a ware tool may have been kept by O'Brien. Different accounts place the incident around Mineral and Huntington with lingering questions about motive and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Winters
Ladd Metals Company
Mineral
Huntington
James’ O'Brien
O'Brien
Winters
Ieason
O Brien
Idaho
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Warren Dinfrigt
Ranier
Spring Hill
Ranier CO
HAY Order
Car
Oyama
Kuropattin
Nogi
Cus
Manchoria
Snl
Vay
IMG Chur Naan
Mpialyaunis
Rodheorhine
Wool ¢ New Boat
Eaananl Py Sonmannsant
Mtr
Dr. Friesdline's
Sommer’s
R. O, McKinney
LAN
Foreman O Brien
Anderson and Son
Ces
Mhacder
Ade Cound
Dake B. Wav
Mae
Werth
Jown Winter
Wifele Ie
Huntington Hermida
Duly Winters
Wight
Bane
Whelan
Dalpusculy Bey
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