18 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Weiser Semi Weekly Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1905
Page
1
The Boise Statesman reports despite Sunnyside delays the Dewey mill keeps turning at Bullion, producing $73,000 in bullion in seven months last year. Development exposed vast ore, with higher grade bonanza material developing and some ore being mined to remove sway on the stope.
Eleven witnesses testified before the Senate privileges committee on the Utah Mormon endowment ceremonies, oath of vengeance, and polygamy. Several refused to describe temple rites or the penalties for disclosure, while others named polygamists and noted tensions over religious duties versus citizenship.
Senators questioned prosecutors about prosecutions for unlawful cohabitation and plural families. Whitecotton admitted knowledge of such relations but lacked action, noting he was not in the business of prosecuting neighbors. Martin testified against anti-Dubois rhetoric, while other witnesses denied political interference though noted church influence often figures in both parties.
A Monday afternoon blaze in front of the court house, started by Janitor Tracey under the board of commissioners, caused about 81000 in damages. No fire department response or alarm was reported. The incident is described as incendiary in origin.
Reports from Roosevelt say Jack Weersing was wounded when George Crooks shot him Sunday evening as an immense coyote scalp pile, valued at 1.60 each, caused a fire. Doctors have yet to locate the lead projectile and plan to move Weersing to Boise for surgery. He is described as in strong health despite the injury.
In Washington on January 14, Senator Dubois introduced an amendment to the joint statehood bill. The prohibition targets polygamy in the proposed states of Oklahoma and Arizona, echoing the Idaho test oath. The article also notes a separate event, the Blackville Minstrels benefit at the Opera House hosted by the Ladies Episcopal Guild on Friday January 20.
Two miners Patrick McDade and Herald, working for Iron Springs Mining Co., survived a near freeze to death after being stranded on Smith's Mountain between Iron Springs and Weiser. They built a campfire, endured below zero winds, and reached a cabin by morning. Both men suffered severe frostbite but were treated and recovering in Weiser, delaying their return and joking about future dancing.
Reports from Baker City claim Copper and Gold camps along Snake River near Homestead Iron Dyke will spark a spring and summer boom. W P McDougall holdings near Iron Dykes slated for syndicate purchase with Ladd Metals reorganizing. Dr. Peacock, a noted chemical engineer, leads hopes for district revival and rapid fortunes.
Four month old child of Mr and Mrs Geo Tillis 12 miles from Boise left asleep in a buggy by a stove. An older child pushed the buggy closer, the clothing caught fire, and the infant suffered fatal burns, dying shortly after.
George Church, a sheep ranch worker east of town on the Weiser river, was injured Friday hauling hay when a wagon overturned. He was brought to the hospital Saturday with a broken leg above the knee.
Saturday around eight o'clock Council citizens woke to a fire at Mathina's house caused by the stove pipe. Despite strenuous effort the building burned completely. Mrs. Henke and Mrs. Hutchinson lived there with two children. little contents survived and even the children's clothing burned. Mrs. Henke lost forty dollars and prized heirlooms.
An OCR fragment describes unclear events near Moscow with damaged names and phrases. Specifics about people, places, dates, or outcomes are unreadable, yielding a partial, nonessential notice suitable only as a placeholder in the record.
The House passed the Richards bill dividing the third judicial district. Frank J. Smith was named as candidate for judge of the new district. Both chambers held separate and joint caucuses on the polygamy measure, with broad opposition and plans to draft a revised bill reflecting Republican majority views.
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