Bonds Posted After Rancher Gun Incident Near Snake River
A rancher living about 30 miles upriver on the Snake River in Basin was involved in a clash last Saturday with Sheriff Brizendine. Jed Kitsch, H. Stubblefield, and another man faced district court bonds under $1000 after a deadly weapon display. The dispute arose from a land tussle between Tharp and Kitsch over hay removal, with Tharp allegedly drawing a gun as tensions escalated and both sides claimed threats during the altercation.
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Im Basin
Snake River
Brizendine Barguit
Jed
H. Stubblefield
Tharp
Kitsch
Weiser
Recovery and burial of George Baer following Fisher Creek incident
George Baer recovered after being found a few days ago near Fisher Creek. Remains were taken to Boise by Adolph Schreiber, undertaker, and shipped to Walter D. Baer in Lancaster for interment. Local news notes the decease and forthcoming burial arrangements.
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George Baer
Fisher Creek
Boiselay
Adolph Schreiber
Walter D. Baer
Lancas
Stage Robber Captured Near Jordan Valley Ore
A man who robbed the stage near Silver City last Wednesday morning was captured Friday morning about 10 miles from Jordan Valley on Jordan Creek road by Tom Skinner and another man. He gave the name Way McNally from Battle Mountain and said he was new to the area. He sold a horse for 30 dollars, bought items in town, then walked. A freighter he stopped for about 17 dollars in cash reported the robberies to authorities. The posse pursued, found him in a hay stack on Hooker Creek ranch, but he escaped. He was later recaptured about ten miles out, surrendered, and refused to discuss the crimes beyond identifying himself.
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Silver City
Jordan Valley
Ore
Jordan Creek
Tom Skinner
Way
McNailly
Battle Mountain
McNally
Jordan Valley Mercantile Company
Silver
Hooker Creek
Skinner
Hamilton death in naval shooting shocks city
A phoned special from Kimmett to Capital Newsenya reports Hamilton was killed at sea during an early morning shooting. The assailant, White, fled but was captured later. Hamilton died instantly from a wound above the right eye. a second bullet struck as he fell. White offered no escape after the act, and his wife showed calm amid the tragedy, her arm resting as she spoke of her husband’s brave actions.
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Kimmett
Capital Newsenya
Hamilton
Abot
Inie
Man
White
Fred
Hewilion
Idaho's Fair Exhibit Attracts Mr Bennitt Visitor From East
Mark Bennitt chief of publicity for the world fair and KE Masqueray chief of design tour Idaho after visiting the Boise exhibit. Bennitt praises Idaho’s generous hospitality and the promise of irrigation, noting Twin Falls and the desert’s potential. He sees safety before profit and aims for future investment and land allotment opportunities.
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Mark Bennitt
Bureau of Publicity
Shrine of Idaho
Boise Statesman
Bennitt
Missouri River
Intermountain
Idaho
KE. L. Masqueray
Bennett
Lin Idaho
Masquersy
B. Hurtt
Twin Falls
Fragmentary OCR Weather and Local Names Note
Fragmented OCR text lists names and places with unclear context. Reads like a local notice or diary fragment mentioning Whe residence, Drwin 40 Haat Weiser, Montouee Dyke and Wheat Loner pionamily enteriahuad Larne numbers. No coherent event or action is evident.
Wanted at ML Home in Silver City
A cryptic notice lists a missing individual linked to a local property in Silver City with vague timelines and several garbled details. The fragment hints at a name and an associated residence, underscoring an unspecific search.
Thunder Mountain Camp Reports Strong Progress and Growth
Areal Progress at Thunder Mountain reports that DeCamp returned to camp to find improving conditions. Properties are increasing in value and ore quality rising. Pearl Mining property contract completed under DeCamp management. West Holy Terror creek face tunnel expanded and a 100 foot extension approved. Roosevelt shows winter gains with many new buildings. Road work advances with preparations to employ 150 men and a Sunnyette road, while McClure pack train nears destination and snow lingers on Chilkoot Cabin Creek summits.
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M. DeCamp
Thunder Mountain
Abbott
The
Synonyside
Rio
Pearl Mining Company
Ieander
DeCamp
Camp
Cheapman Group
Holy Terror Creek
DeVamp
Sunnyette
Roosevelt
McClure
Chilkoot
Cabin Creek
Boise
Thunder Mountain wagon road funds progress at Weiser meeting
At a special commercial club meeting in C. M. Harvey's office, a committee reported progress on raising funds for the Thunder Mountain wagon road. Subscriptions exceed 1100, and work will continue to secure the full amount for a connecting route to Welser. B. M. Heigho traveled to Boise to meet mining company managers and push commitments for the project. Heigho aims to confirm plans and assure Weiser will contribute.
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Commercial Club
C. M. Harvey
Thunder Mountain
Sole Owner Of Senate After Ferguson Purchase
Last Saturday D. G. Ferguson became sole owner of the Senate by purchasing partner Wm. Cavanagh’s interest. Cavanagh, visiting the city, left Sunday for Seattle and will proceed to San Francisco. Little's Sheep Dip at Kimball's Tat All the news In The Signal.
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D. G. Ferguson
Senate
Wm. Cavanagh
Seattle
San Francisco
Saloon Hold Up In Welser Follows Spokane Pattern
A Welser bartender Mike Kent confronted a masked robber at the back door of the Senate Saloon. The gunman fled after a scuffle, Kent fired twice, but the shots missed. Officer Nevins arrived and detained a suspicious suspect as Kent warned of a second robber nearby.
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Mike
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