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Newspaper
Weiser Semi Weekly Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
4
Nellie Von Dusen, a niece of Mrs. John Merritt, died Sunday night at Charles Merritt’s home in Meadows from apsumption. She was buried Tuesday in Meadows cemetery. Local notes include weather, livestock shipments, church plans, and various visits and movements around Meadows and nearby towns.
Levi Keithley improves under Dr Schmitz care as Rev Leger and Dy Byrne dig a well near the former. John Hopper returns from Larrison sheep camp, John D Keithley plans a horse pasture on his desert claim. W W Whitlow completes three quarters mile of fence on Spring Hill Ranch. Cattle buyers seek bargains, Robert Jackson sold cattle recently. Effie Norman of Council heads to Boise to join husband. W J Mackey plans to irrigate alfalfa. Lafe Lansdon earns praise among Mt Pleasant boys on May 12.
President Charles Green of Idaho Placer company visited Old's Ferry for a business talk on a new dredging boat nearly completed. He plans a launch this week and to begin installing machinery and operations swiftly.
Caldwell May 13 The Caldwell mill burned to the ground this afternoon about five o'clock causing an estimated loss of 825,000 with 80,000 insurance. The building and machinery were a total loss while only a small amount of flour was saved. The fire’s origin is unknown though there had been a fire on the boiler or elsewhere in the mill for two or three days. Built circa 1897, it was owned by Caldwell Milling Co a corporation in which S. Foote held most stock. The mill could grind 78 barrels of flour daily and the blaze delayed the Passenger train briefly while the lumber yard across the street and an adjoining residence were threatened.
At a Federated Women's Clubs of eastern Pennsylvania meeting in Wyalusing on May 13 a resolution was unanimously adopted urging the U S Senate to expel Reed Smoot. The clubs accuse Smoot of alliance with the Mormon hierarchy reestablishing polygamy, betraying Utah statehood covenants, and treason against the United States. They call for his removal for country, unborn children, and honor of womanhood.
Report from Gadgeyadna Manchuria dated May 13 describes Japanese troops attempting to roll back Russian advances near Mukden. The narrative notes continued Japanese pressure, with Bumpians pushing south and clashes increasing as both sides exchange attacks.
A fragmented OCR note mentions a wedding event labeled Meribel Mae with unclear names and details. The readable bits suggest a social ceremony or announcement but lack concrete dates venues or participants. Further readable text is needed to produce a precise card.
Northern Pacific survey crews, about 25 men, have reappeared in the Spokane to Culdesac corridor, moving toward the prairie country. Local officials say crews will push toward Grangeville with more parties to follow, signaling planned branch construction.
The complaint seeks foreclosure on a mortgage against Benjamin A. Rothrock and others over notes of December 20 1909 and related taxes. The action, brought April 17 1905, requests sale of the premises to satisfy $1000 plus interest, costs, and prior liens, with potential deficiency judgment and relief as fair. If defendants do not appear default will be entered and relief prayed.
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