21 Sep 1904
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Newspaper
Weiser Semi Weekly Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1904
Page
1
A Umatilla chief on the Snake River reservation near Huntington shot himself during an annual hunting excursion. Details are unclear while a crowd of about two hundred gathered at the camp north of the city. Report cites tensions between settlers and Cayuse ponies over grazing and conflicts on reservations.
The Pullman plant shut down leaving about 1000 workers idled as 1500 in the repair department and finishing touches remained. Union members and wage scales are cited in discussions, with complaints about wages being too high versus other plants as the works enter a prolonged idle period.
A reported tragedy near Spokane details a rejected lover who took own life after a brief courtship. The event occurred Wednesday with the body found nearby and authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A Salubria News brief notes that after seven oclock Wednesday morning a beloved wife and mother died. She leaves a husband and six children, with many friends mourning. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Baptist church in Cambridge, and interment followed in Cambridge cemetery.
A strong north wind and lack of fire apparatus left The Breakers, a premier summer hotel, to burn Thursday evening. Volunteer crews from Long Beach and Ilwaco saved nearby buildings as the hotel and most contents were destroyed. The loss is pegged at 67000 with the fire starting in the kitchen and suspected to stem from faulty store arrangements. No guests were present as the season had ended.
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Idaho met in Boise for its 37th annual session, among the most successful in history, with limited public business and numerous important actions. Officers elected before adjournment included Albert W. Gordon as grand master and J W Robinson as deputy grand master, among others from Mountain Home Boise and surrounding towns. The next meeting is set for September 1905 in Boise.
The Georgia Harper Company will present a repertoire of modern comedies and dramas at the Weilser Opera House starting Monday, September 26. The troupe promotes itself as better than ever after recent seasons and promises a strong lineup with a variety of plays and performances.
John J Sutton a Salubria resident employed by U S L bridge crew was killed after being struck by an eastbound freight in the Weiser yards near the depot He wandered onto the main track while intoxicated following a night in town He was dragged about 300 feet and died during surgery at the depot hospital An inquest returned a verdict that Sutton died Sept 19 1904 from being run over by Train 22 of O S L A R The case was heard in McBratney's undertaking room.
Elbert Bell reports promising mining claims near Warm Lake 1902 samples average 26 dollars per ton. Knox town grew with two stores a bakery saloon and dwellings and lies 35 miles west of Roosevelt in a rich belt. Bell Reeves strike on a quartz ledge 18 miles south of Warm Lake yields 218 dollars per ton. Council Advancement opens ore bodies and a reduction plant is planned with Empresa saw mill supplying lumber.
The Council School opened Monday morning with more than typical pupils. Principal is Prof. Freehafer, with Mrs Freehafer leading the intermediate department and Maud Peters in charge of the primary grade. The staff remains the same, signaling a hopeful term ahead.
Vague notes describe a convention with mention of Armass andolved entities, referencing Mash, Kvvanaay, and Alar Mat Mwehige. The fragmentary text hints at a scheduled meeting and potential negotiations or votes, but specific outcomes or dates are unclear.
The convention opened with Governor Chamberlain addressing the crowd. Ontario and Malhour counties presented a premier display of fruits grains grasses and vegetables showing Eastern Oregon’s sagebrush deserts’ potential. The exhibit impressed visitors and will be partially sent to Portland to charm Webfooters. The overall scavation was a grand success.
A day trip to the Indian camp below town offers riverbank views and culture. Visitors from J B OToole family to Mrs E Werte and others joined Otto Stroble's ranch party, enjoyed a noon meal at Billy O Brien's camp, and praised Stroble hospitality despite class labels.
Republican delegates were chosen Monday across the county to attend the county convention at Cambridge. Reports from Welser precincts describe hot contests and uneven harmony. Delegates listed include I F Smith, Geo Nesbitt, August Brockman, J D Robertson, J M Snyder, Wes Hubbard, Norman Jackson, and others.
A Baker City note claims the United States Circuit Court will dissolve the Shatto injunction on Oregon decrees, leading to sale of Iron Dyke property to satisfy a $166,000 decree. The move would restart Iron Dyke operations, build Seven Devils railroad links, blow in Homestead smelter, and boost mining farming timber water power and electric rail service in eastern Oregon.
Mrs John D Burley of Weiser arrived in Payette to attend the ill infant of Prof Charles McCammon Crystal school teacher. The infant Later-Lee eight months son of Chan and Mary McCammon Crystal died Monday evening from cholera infantum. The funeral was at the Presbyterian church Tuesday at eight oclock conducted by Rev J J Davey and burial at Riverside cemetery.
Tomorrow evening the Democratic club holds a regular meeting at the opera house with Hon. A. A. Fraser, Democratic candidate for attorney general, addressing voters on vital questions. The program includes a musical portion featuring Miss Alma Mater, Glendora Emerick, Gladys Coakley and Gladys Rogers. all are invited, especially Indians.
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