15 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Weiser Semi Weekly Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1904
Page
1
A mass convention in Salt Lake City showcased strong support for the American party. Senator Frank J. Cannon led the event, addressing attendees including many women and men, and prompting applause with bold statements on church influence in state affairs.
A masked fragment from Weiser notes Henry Heidfeld, former and current official, delivering remarks at the Welker Opera House. The audience gathers for the evening event as speakers discuss local affairs.
In Hew Quarters The Famous Store is now located in the Fuller building on East Main and State Street. The store boasts a large up to date stock and a handsome new space as Manager Galey and staff organize goods for awaiting patrons.
Fragmented notice offers a sale of a 22 caliber item with related cartridges. The text is garbled, showing inquiry at an office and mentions a Catholic Jubive offering supper and a raffle or sale day amidst unclear context.
For the benefit of friends of L W Smith Republican candidate for the state senate with Ada county home and Washington county run, his address is 1610 North Highth Street and telephone 239 N. This is for Boise friends who may wish to call. The county attorney filed two charges against each, doubling the held amounts. They have not posted bail and are in sheriff custody.
Berry Givens and W E Jordan, horsethieves arrested at Huntington by Sheriff Adams, were arraigned before the probate court at Silver City last week, waived examination and were held under bonds of unspecified amount.
Warden C H Perrin arrived from the penitentiary to oversee sentencing at this term. Henry Moore pled guilty to embezzlement and drew 18 months. George Russell pled guilty to assault with intent to rob and received six months. Albert Dufner was charged with rape and sentenced to 20 years.
Auction notice for sixty 50 by 158 foot residential lots in East Weiser. Bidding details include lot numbers 865 to 8100 and contact with A FP Hitt for further information.
A contentious critique of republican claims about Mormon polygamy cites Doctrines and Covenants to argue that the church teaches revelations on the priesthood and marriage. The excerpt disputes modern accusations and highlights passages about marriage and adultery as cited in the Standard Book.
Tennyson Wright of Pollock reports strong progress at Rapid River mines with Weyant company sawmill active and a two story boarding house under construction. A new road connects camp to the main Rapid River road for winter access while Iron Springs plans to start, Black Lake intends to keep routes open to Paradise Creek for time burn. Government seeks contractor for Pollock to pines run twice weekly at 1400, but payments exceed postal funds. Wright also discusses land claim adjustments related to Alfred White and the New Land combats.
In a Gooding North report Dubois recalled the Smoot investigation and cited Judge Rich's Lake county remark about polygamous marriages. He signaled support for laws against unlawful cohabitation and invited public questions at Lewiston.
Boise announces a round trip fare of 82.95 for the Idaho Inter Mountain Fair from Oct 17 to 22 1904 with tickets valid for continuous passage and return by Oct 24 1904. Agent J W Lapiah signs the notice.
Notice of a special travel rate from October 17 to 21 1904 with a round trip fare to Nampa Idaho. Tickets sold October 16 17 with continuous passage both directions. final return limit October 24 1904. J W Lapish agent.
A garbled late 19th century style report describes Congressman Burton French and Secretary of State H Gideon speaking at the opera house to a large audience. The text is heavily distorted with many unreadable phrases and stray words, but indicates a political gathering with fluent speeches and public attention.
Wafering note shows an event involving Da Wiha Hnehdane and Manne aaah abl with unclear details. Readable text references a local gathering and a possible transfer or meeting at a named place. Further specifics are not available in the fragment.
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